Lots of people, lots of firearms, and more than a little fun. October is shaping up to be a great month for Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI). Here’s why you should be paying attention to the happenings at SDI!
October 6-8, 2017, Members of the SDI team will be gathering in the mountains of Georgia for the annual Iraqveteran8888 Range Day. Range Day for the IV8888 team is a chance to invite the YouTube firearms community to get together, showcase new gear, and try out an unimaginable number of firearms. At this shoot, you will see everything from fully automatic rifles to high-grade pellet rifles, or even an archery tag course. The IV8888 shoot is by invitation only but it will not lack for coverage. Several of the most notable YouTube firearms celebrities will be in attendance to document all the action. Keep an eye out on Sonoran Desert Institute’s Facebook page to view live updates, videos, and posts of all the happenings. IV8888 Range Day is a sight to behold and is eventful enough to fill up your enjoyment meter for a few months, but it is not the only event we have coming up.
On October 27, 2017, Sonoran Desert Institute is assembling a shooting team of staff, partners, and even one lucky local student to compete in Nashville Tennessee. SDI’s team will be competing in sporting clays and will be raising money for the Ronald McDonald House of Nashville where one of SDI’s own, Christian Wilson, serves as a board member.
As stated by the Ronald McDonald House of Nashville, “The 2nd Annual Music City Sporting Clays Tournament in association with the Kids & Clays Foundation will be held on Friday, October 27th, 2017. The tournament will be hosted at the Nashville Gun Club and participants will enjoy a 100-Bird course specially designed for the recreational fun shooter. Registration includes ammunition, exclusive shooter gift, a delicious lunch, bottomless beverages and a cocktail/awards reception. Featured activities include a fabulous silent auction as well as side events featuring flurry shots with all of your favorite game birds!” For information on the event, check the link here, https://www.rmhcnashville.com/event/music-city-kids-and-clays-sporting-event/.
The SDI team will comprise of both novice and experienced shooters and the resident BMOC, Garett Bischoff, will be in attendance to spread the word about the school. It’s a very exciting opportunity for a school like SDI to be able to work within the firearms community as well as help children and a great cause. Be sure to stay tuned to SDI’s Facebook page for updates on this event as well as live video, news, and to cheer the school on!
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