Raise the Flag Campaign Supports 2020 Olympic Goals

By Jacki Billings

USA Shooting looks to raise funds for shooting athletes ahead of the 2020 Olympics. (Photo: USA Shooting)
USA Shooting launched a new initiative aimed at raising funds for athletes competing in events that will ultimately lead to the Olympic Games in 2020.
The Raise the Flag Campaign challenges gun enthusiasts to support Olympic shooting athletes on their march to Tokyo, Japan for the 2020 games through donations. Until recently, USA Shooting athletes were responsible for funding their own trips to World Cup matches and events; however, a recent vote among USA Shooting’s Board of Directors moved to change this, placing the onus of funding on the organization itself.
World Cup matches allow shooters to earn quotas needed to qualify for Olympic Games in 2020. USA Shooting said, on average, the cost to compete in a World Cup event is around $3,400. With 30 athletes headed to China Tuesday to participate in the Beijing World Cup, the total amounts to $102,000 — not including coaching and team support expenses.
USA Shooting seeks to raise $200,000 with its Raise the Flag Campaign to further support its shooters and their goal of the Olympic Games. Board Chairman Chad Whittenburg urged 2A advocates to take up the charge

Source: Guns.com