How
Can I Help Midwest Academy of Target Shooting Athletes?
"Ask
not what your country can do for you -
ask what you can
do for your country"
John F. Kennedy
It
is worth remembering that everything you do in life comes
back to you sooner or later, and often with dividends.
Thus, making an investment in a worthy cause today is
also an investment in your own future happiness, success,
and well-being.
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What
Are We Waiting For?
Fact: Out
of all the nations in the world, the United States allows the
most freedom to its citizens with respect to owning firearms,
especially handguns.
One of
the
principles that this nation was originally founded on is the
right of every citizen to protect himself against any threat
to his
life. This right is secured
by the Second Amendment, allowing all citizens to bear firearms.
There are few educated souls in the civilized world
who have
not heard
of the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, and
the pride with which we exercise and protect our inalienable
rights.
Fact: The
United States Olympic Team has been leading in total medal
count rankings for the Summer Olympic Games since 1996.
Fact: The
United States Shooting Team has not medalled in 10m Air Pistol
(Men's or Women's) at the Olympic Games since Barcelona, 1988
(Erich Buljung, Silver).
Fact: The United States Shooting Team has not medalled in 50m Free
Pistol at the Olympic Games since Tokyo, 1964 (Franklin Green,
Silver).
Do
you see a problem here? We do too, and are working hard to
change that. The United States is the one country that must
be present on the podium for Olympic Pistol events every year
that the Games are held, regardless of our competition. Every
United States citizen is granted the right to own and operate
firearms
as a birthright, yet we have somehow failed to demonstrate our
proficiency
with
handguns on the international Olympic stage before the rest of
the world. Because our rights are inalienable and granted at
birth, we have
nothing
to prove to anyone, the right will always be ours.
But don't you think that we DESERVE to and HAVE THE POTENTIAL
to emerge as a leader in these particular Olympic disciplines,
moreso than any other nation? Yes, we think so too. Only one
question remains...
What are we waiting for?
How
You Can Help
"It
is more blessed to give than to receive"
Origin: The Bible
By
helping us, you help the growth of an underrepresented sport
discipline in the United States, which is one of the oldest
in the history of the
Olympic Games, going back to the first Modern Olympic
Games in 1896. The Midwest Academy of Target Shooting is dedicated
to developing high-achieving state, national, and international-level
athletes in Olympic Style Target Pistol Shooting, to help United
States
win back the Olympic glory in these disciplines, which is,
after all, our birthright.
Please
consider supporting the Midwest Academy of Target Shooting,
as well as some of our nation's most aspiring Target
Shooting Athletes. Here are some of the ways in which
you can help:
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Monetary Donations: We appreciate monetary donations
by personal check or money order, and we are currently working
on integrating a PayPal-based donation system for our website
to make the process of giving as simple as possible.
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Gifts in Kind: We welcome all donations in kind. If
you have a collection of firearms that includes Sports Pistols
that you no longer use, we would be eternally grateful for
your gift of such a firearm. Any non-monetary gifts of personal
property that would help our cause and expand our outreach
efforts
are appreciated.
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Useful Volunteer Service: If you are passionate about
Target Pistol Shooting, and you possess skills that you think
may be useful
to the furthering of our mutual goals and ambitions, we encourage
you to get in touch with us and discuss how we can join forces.
If you have experience in marketing or advertising, law, construction,
or another useful area of expertise, and are willing to share
your time and skills, please give us a call or send an email.
We are always looking for passionate and motivated individuals
to
join our
team and
complement
our
efforts.
Help
foster the growth of Olympic Style Target Shooting Sport by
supporting the USA
Shooting Team directly. Get involved by becoming
a Member of USAS today! Membership gives you access to the
USA Shooting Magazine, Schedule of Events, Participation
in USAS-sanctioned matches, and more!
All
donors will be noted for their generous contributions on our
List
of Supporters page. Visit this part of the
website to see how others have contributed and maybe you will
get an idea of what you can personally do to help. Our
Business Model - How Your Donations Will Be Used
By
browsing
through our website, you may be impressed with what we
have accomplished thus far. Our uniquely designed practical
training programs catering to all levels of skill and experience,
complemented
by the wealth of theoretical knowledge compiled for and presented
on this web resource are testament to our
drive
and determination
to
succeed
at any cost.
Your
individual contributions will be used to sponsor Midwest Academy
of Target Shooting athletes, helping them succeed on
a state, regional, and national level, and qualify them to
compete on the international stage in events such as the World
Cup
and
the
Olympic Games. We are working hard to qualify our most talented
members for the USA National Team and lend hope to these great
ambitions. Of course, our ultimate goal is to put United States
athletes on the Olympic
Podium for Men's and Women's Pistol Shooting events, and
bring more pride to the Target Pistol Shooting Sport in the
USA!
We
are fully invested in our cause. Your investment will help! We
wish the greatest success to aspiring United States
Olympic Style Target Shooting Athletes.
Best of luck to you
all!
List
of Our Supporters Midwest
Academy of Target Shooting
Phone: (248) 935-3257
Email: rdiatlov@hotmail.com
Mail: Attn: Ruslan Dyatlov
Midwest Academy of Target Shooting
P.O. Box 2017 Royal Oak, MI 48068-2017
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