[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 20035]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN RIFLE CLUB

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I would like to recognize the Rocky 
Mountain Rifle Club, RMRC, for their efforts to support the Teton 
County 4-H Shooting Sports Air Rifle and Air Pistol clubs. I appreciate 
RMRC's efforts to honor Montana's strong hunting legacy and protect our 
Second Amendment rights.
  There are currently 20 Montana kids enrolled in the Teton program. 
Three students are among the top 10 Montana shooters for their age 
groups: Berit Bedord, age 14; Ashley Pearson, age 13; and Luke Ostberg, 
age 12. These three have been the longest lasting members of the Teton 
club and have steadily earned top scores in State competitions.
  The aim of the Teton County 4-H program is to introduce young 
Montanans to shooting with a focus on safety and the proper and ethical 
use of firearms. The shooting sports program is one of the most popular 
4-H programs in the country, according to Brian Bedord, the coordinator 
for the Teton 4-H shooting program.
  The Rocky Mountain Rifle Club has been a strong supporter of the 
Teton County 4-H Shooting Sports Air Rifle and Air Pistol clubs and is 
currently raising funds to purchase top-of-the-line air rifles and air 
pistols in addition to target equipment for the 4-H program.
  It is my honor to thank the Rocky Mountain Rifle Club and all of its 
members and employees for continuing to work towards the responsible 
education of firearms for young Montanans. The right to keep and bear 
arms is an issue that is of upmost importance to me and the people of 
Montana. I am grateful for all of RMRC's hard work to educate Montanans 
and support our State's strong tradition of responsible firearm 
ownership.

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