CSSA Supports Our Next Generation of Sports Shooters Through Scouts Canada

For many CSSA members, their introduction to the shooting sports was through Scouts Canada. So when Mike Melnichuk, an alumni of the Camp Samac Scout Centre and CSSA member, reached out to us for help, we answered the call without hesitation.
The problem? The air rifles used at Camp Samac to teach young people about firearms safety and the life skills of self-discipline were woefully in disrepair. They needed to be replaced.

We reached out to our friends at Stoeger Canada and explained the problem. They gave us a fantastic discount on a dozen new air rifles, the Stoeger Model S3000-C, which CSSA Executive Director Tony Bernardo delivered to Camp Samac on Saturday, May 25th, 2024.
As you can see in the photo above, the children were ecstatic, as were the Scouts Canada representatives on hand to receive the donation.

“On behalf of the Samac Range Committee, I would like to thank the CSSA for their commitment to supporting Scouting Youth through your donation of 12 Stoeger Air Rifles. Such contributions can provide youth with valuable opportunities to learn about marksmanship and responsibility in a safe and supervised environment. Thank you for your generosity and dedication to empowering youth through Scouting.”
– Keith Noorlander,  Samac Range Committee

After receiving the new air rifles, the Scout leader asked all the children to line up and then, one by one, they each walked up to Tony Bernardo, shook his hand and thanked him for CSSA’s generous donation of these air rifles.
“In an age where politeness, manners and gratitude seem out of vogue, it was touching to have these young people express their appreciation,” said Mr. Bernardo.

These children are the future of our heritage and our longstanding culture of safety in the shooting sports.
We encourage all CSSA members (and non-members) to support CSSA’s Scouts Canada Shooting Program with your generous donation today.