Forgotten Heroes Ranges & Retreat to Host Fundraiser with Elected Officials

On Saturday, September 14th, Forgotten Heroes Ranges & Retreat in McGregor is hosting a fundraiser where locals will be able to test their marksmanship against their elected officials.

Now in its second year, the fundraiser lets members of the public compete against elected officials in target shooting. Participants will shoot .22 caliber rifles and pistols at paper targets, with top marksmen winning custom .22 caliber firearms. The idea came from some state senators floating the idea to the team at Forgotten Heroes.

Last year, over 20 elected officials attended the fundraiser. Forgotten Heroes did not want this event to become just a chance for the politicians to campaign, but a chance for them and their constituents to really connect. For Forgotten Heroes Executive Director Bret Sample, the more casual conversations achieve two things.

“It keeps the politicians grounded where they hear from the people they represent, and it gives the people the chance to talk to the people that they elected,” said Sample.

Out on the range earlier this month were members of the 934th Civil Engineering Squadron of the Air Force. These men in uniform have helped build the range and retreat, and the work that they have put in leaves members of the Forgotten Heroes team eternally grateful.

“I can’t say the words on what that means,” Sample added. “The money it saves us, and if you go talk to these guys, they’re all like – they’ve all become part of the family.”

No registration is required for the event. Activities will begin at noon and run until 7 p.m. on September 14th. Those cost is $35 for those who participate in target shooting.