MIDDLEBURY, Conn. - July 24, 2024 - Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation’s (OSCF) Executive Director, Jim Curcuruto, will be presenting at the NRA Range Development and Operations Conference in Denver, July 31 – August 1, 2024.
Held by the National Rifle Association, the conference is designed to educate potential and current range owners and operators in identifying issues and pitfalls associated with range development, environmental issues and safety. Attendees will receive a multidisciplinary perspective on major topics such as business planning, EPA lead standards, construction, sound abatement, ADA compliance, ventilation, funding and grants, NRA programs, training opportunities and much more.
Curcuruto will be presenting preliminary results from a current OSCF research project focusing on ‘Welcoming New Target Shooters’ to the world of recreational target shooting. Curcuruto notes, “past research we’ve conducted identified that more than 10 million American’s have purchased their first firearm over the past few years. Many of these new gun owners are not actively practicing or participating in recreational target shooting. This OSCF research provides key insights into how to best welcome new target shooters and make them want to go to the range more often.”
The goal of the Range Development & Operations Conference is to give attendees a forum to share their knowledge, and ensure the public has a safe and convenient place to shoot in order to exercise their Second Amendment rights. For more information on this conference and topic, contact NRA Range Services at range@nrahq.org or 877-NRA-RANGE.
For more information about OSCF visit www.OutdoorStewards.org, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube.
About OSCF: Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that works with all facets of the outdoor industry to improve cultural acceptance of hunting, fishing, trapping and target shooting. We use research-based communications and engagement programs that help recruit the next generation of HATS (Hunters, Anglers, Trappers and Shooters) and promote the fact that HATS are primary funders and stewards of conservation in America. To learn more about OSCF programs; “Fill A Bag While Filling Your Tag”, “Come With!”, “Donate a Deer”, “Connecting with Conservation” and the “Outdoor Industry Communication Council,” please visit www.OutdoorStewards.org or contact Jim Curcuruto at (203) 450-7202, jim@stewardsofconservation.org .