Shotgun Raffle Opens Monday to Benefit 'Shoot for the Horizon'

Current and retired public safety workers can "Shoot for the Horizon" to help the Acworth Police Department raise funds for the Horizon League.

The public can enter a few of the raffles. They can also watch the police officers, sheriff's deputies, firefighters, district attorneys and all other public safety workers, who are on the job or retired, compete for prizes in the shooting contests.

Raffle tickets will go on sale on Monday, July 8, for a Weatherby SA-459 tactical shotgun donated by the firearms manufacturer. Tickets are $10, and the raffle is open to the public. The drawing will be on the competition date, but you don't need to be present to win.

Contact Sgt. Taylor for information about the event and the raffle through the "Shoot for the Horizon" website.

Other competition prizes and supplies from sponsors include:

 Two certificates for the shooter's choice of any handgun from SCCY Industries. Representatives will be on site running an SCCY shoot to try out their latest pistols.

Glock has donated a pistol of the shooter's choosing and several promotion items.

Cleveland Holsters is supplying vouchers for a pair of hybrid IWB holsters.

Safariland also will supply two holsters of the winners' choice.

Law Enforcement Targets is supplying the paper at which competitors will shoot.

Hornady has provided  two boxes filled with bags, stickers and other materials.

Springfield-Armory also is providing the event some "swag."

The competitors and the public will gather on Aug. 24 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Paulding County Sheriff's Firing Range.

All donations will go directly to the Special News Development Group, a non-profit 501(c) (3) public charity, and are tax deductible. They will be used to support the mission of the Horizon League, which is to provide children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities the opportunity to participate in athletic, social and cultural events; develop lasting relationships among their peers, coaches and parents; and show them that they are an important part of their community by creating an environment of inclusion for both the kids and their parents.