Celebrating Our Heroes: Metal Madness Aiming For Zero Fundraiser To Be Held In November

The goal of the “Celebrating Our Heroes” Metal Madness fundraising event is to aid Aiming For Zero in its mission to end veteran suicide. The match will be held in Grand Rivers, Ky., on Nov. 2, 2024.

by
posted on October 21, 2024
Metalmandess Aimingforzero 2
Grand Rivers Shooting Range in Grand Rivers, Ky., the home range of Metal Madness, will host its first Aiming For Zero event on Nov. 2, 2024. Attendees will have the opportunity to try new shooting disciplines, and have the option to use supplied gear and ammunition or bring their own—everything you need for a great experience will be provided.
Photo courtesy of Metal Madness

The folks at Metal Madness are conducting a “Celebrating Our Heroes” fundraiser match at the Grand Rivers Shooting Range in Grand Rivers, Kentucky, on Saturday, November 2. Proceeds from the competition will benefit Aiming For Zero, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing veteran suicide.

Metal Madness
Guns and ammunition will be provided to shooters at the Aiming For Zero fundraiser match at Grand Rivers Shooting Range in November. A seven-stage match, some of the featured disciplines will be ICORE, Steel Challenge, USPSA, IDPA, Metal Madness and Metal Madness Unlimited. (Photo courtesy of Metal Madness)

 

Aiming For Zero provides support for veterans, active-duty personnel and military families through competitive shooting events and community engagement. The goal: raising awareness, building partnerships and mobilizing support for veterans’ mental health and well-being.

More about Aiming For Zero: “Our mission is to eliminate veteran suicide by fostering a supportive network through competitive shooting events and proactive engagement with veterans, service members and their families. By embracing transparency, empathy and resilience, we create a world where no veteran feels alone or forgotten. Join us in honoring and uplifting those who have served and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of veterans.”

For the “Celebrating Our Heroes” Metal Madness Aiming For Zero fundraiser match in November, there will be seven stages set up in a new bay at the Grand Rivers range. The following disciplines will be featured: Metal Madness, Metal Madness Unlimited, USPSA, IDPA, Steel Challenge, ICORE and Falling Steel.

As for the firearms, they will be supplied by Ruger, along with ammo from Aguila. Competitors also have the option to bring their own firearms for the “Celebrating Our Heroes” Aiming For Zero fundraiser match.

Not only that, there will be eight Ruger firearms and one Custom 22/45 built by Steve Foster that will serve as raffle prizes, as well as a Hornady reloader. In addition, TK parts, Hunter HD Gold shooting glasses, Axil ear protection, a guided fishing trip and more will be available for attendees to bid on during a live auction.

“Our Aiming For Zero fundraiser is for a good cause to help our veterans,” Ed White, the founder of Metal Madness said. “We will have food, raffles and a live auction in the afternoon. I hope to see everyone at the event. Come visit with some great people. I promise it will be worth your trip.”

As mentioned, the “Celebrating Our Heroes” Metal Madness Aiming For Zero fundraiser at the Grand Rivers range in Grand Rivers, Kentucky, is scheduled for Saturday, November 2. Something else to note, if you pre-register online to secure your spot, you will earn five raffle tickets. You can register for the match at the Aiming For Zero website: aimingforzero.org.

Learn more about Metal Madness at mmssa.net.

Latest

NSCA2024 Winchester Whiteflyer 1
NSCA2024 Winchester Whiteflyer 1

Winchester Ammunition, White Flyer At 2024 National Sporting Clays Association Championship

Winchester Ammunition and White Flyer are slated to have a commanding presence at the 2024 NSCA National Championship at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas, from Oct. 19-27.

Collegiate Rifle: Akron Dominates John Jay College For Another Win

The John Jay Bloodhounds rifle team fell to the Akron Zips, 4705-305X to 4222-97X, at the match held in Akron, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Austin Kiemsteadt Is The Newest Member Of Team Blaser

Team Blaser adds sporting clay shooter Austin Kiemsteadt to roster.

Hillsdale College Opens Ailes Action Shooting Range

Hillsdale College held a dedication ceremony for its new Ailes Action Shooting Range—home to the school’s Action Shooting Team—on Monday, Sept. 30.

The Best Competition Since 1941: 1956 National Matches

At the 1956 NRA National Matches, for three solid weeks there was more activity than at any competition since 1941.

All About Pinal County 4-H Shooting Sports

Pinal County 4-H shooting sports for youth emphasizes marksmanship, safe and responsible use of firearms, hunting skills, archery and more.

Interests



Get the best of Shooting Sports USA delivered to your inbox.