At ACME Machine / ACME Rifles, our mission has always been to support the future of shooting sports—especially through youth development. That’s why we’re excited to share an exclusive interview between our founder, Shaun Beiswanger, and Zach Abbott, Marketing Specialist with the MidwayUSA Foundation.

In this inspiring conversation, they explore the vital role youth programs play in growing the sport, the impact of financial support through endowments and grants, and how we can all take part in shaping the next generation of competitive shooters.

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What You’ll Learn in This Interview:

• How the MidwayUSA Foundation supports youth marksmanship

• ACME’s commitment to junior shooters and veteran-led training programs

• Opportunities for teams to receive grants, build endowments, and grow sustainably

• The path from high school programs to collegiate-level competition

• How events like the CMP National Matches at Camp Perry tie it all together

FAQs from the Interview

Q: If ACME supports our team through a Friends of NRA (FNRA) grant, can that donation also be matched by the MidwayUSA Foundation?
A: Possibly. While ACME proudly helps teams secure FNRA grants, whether that funding can be deposited into your MidwayUSA Foundation endowment—and matched—depends on FNRA’s specific grant guidelines. We recommend reaching out to your local NRA Field Representative for clarification.

Q: Does our team need to be a 501(c)(3) to open an endowment with the MidwayUSA Foundation?
A: Not exactly. Your team must be a registered nonprofit, but it does not need to have 501(c)(3) status. School-affiliated teams are the exception—they can open an endowment as long as they’re officially recognized by the school.

On the Line at Camp Perry

ACME Machine is proud to sponsor junior marksmen and members of the Veterans Family Brigade, both of whom will be competing at the 2025 CMP National Matches. These athletes are supported by the very resources discussed in this interview—and your team can be too.

 Get Involved

Whether you're a coach, parent, shooter, or fan of the sport, this video is for you. Discover the behind-the-scenes efforts helping youth marksmanship thrive—and learn how you can support or benefit from programs like the MidwayUSA Foundation and ACME's sponsorship initiatives.

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