Boy Battling Cancer Enjoys Treat at Shoot Straight Tampa

Mom Maria with Ethan, in the range at Shoot Straight Tampa

Friend Lea with Ethan at the range

Shoot Straight Spirit!

Last week we had some special guests at Shoot Straight Tampa.  Ethan is a spirited 11 year old boy who has faced many challenges during his young life.  He is one of thousands of kids these days that are dealing with childhood cancer.  While his prognosis is not great, his spirit is indomitable.  Early on he decided that there were some things he wanted to do, so he created a "bucket list", determined to live life to the fullest. 

Ethan comes from a family of U.S. Marines, including his mother Maria, so he is naturally interested in the shooting sports.  One thing that was on his bucket list was to shoot a mini-gun.  While Shoot Straight didn’t have one of those guns available at the time, we did have a few other treats for him to try.  He started out on the range at Shoot Straight Ft. Myers with an AK-47.  He enjoyed that so much that when his friends and family were in town for a Rays game, his Mom set up more range time at Shoot Straight Tampa.  He brought his best pal Lea, who is also battling this terrible disease.  Together they experienced the thrill of shooting an MP-5, an Uzi and the FN P90, under close supervision of course, and only after a thorough discussion of firearm safety and range rules.  The kid’s Moms got to try a few other handguns as well. 

Afterwards, Shoot Straight treated them to some autographed baseballs and pictures, and some other mementos to remember their fun time with us.  Everyone had a great time.  And, we enjoyed the smiles on the faces of two children who were able to, at least for a morning, get away from the challenges they face every day, to just have fun being kids.  Ethan and Lea are now on a U.S. road trip with his Mom, continuing their journey and checking off a few more items on his list. We truly wish them well, and as the saying goes... "may the wind be at their back, and the road rise up to meet them".

Shoot Straight Tampa

3909 N. US Hwy. 301

Tampa, FL 33619

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Memorial Day - May 30, 2013

God bless our troops and fallen heroes. We honor them, and their loved ones, who sacrifice so much for us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with them always.

From Everyone at Shoot Straight

Listen to Glenn Beck's Radio Message About Shoot Straight

Radio Talk Show Host Glenn Beck Endorses Shoot Straight

Listen to Glenn Beck’s message about Shoot Straight during our radio commercials on AM 540 and 104.5 FM in Orlando. As a lifetime member of the NRA, he is an avid gun enthusiast and big supporter of the 2nd Amendment. We are very proud to have his endorsement. Be sure to tune-in, or listen online, weekday mornings between 6am and 10am.

May 30th, Memorial Day Letter for The Ages, by John A. Logan

I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form or ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit. We are organized, comrades, as our regulations tell us, for the purpose, among other things, “of preserving and strengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors, and marines who united to suppress the late rebellion.” What can aid more to assure this result than by cherishing tenderly the memory of our heroic dead, who made their breasts a barricade between our country and its foe? Their soldier lives were the reveille of freedom to a race in chains, and their death a tattoo of rebellious tyranny in arms. We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the Nation can add to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders. Let no wanton foot tread rudely on such hallowed grounds. Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and found mourners. Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten, as a people, the cost of free and undivided republic.If other eyes grow dull and other hands slack, and other hearts cold in the solemn trust, ours shall keep it well as long as the light and warmth of life remain in us.
Let us, then, at the time appointed, gather around their sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds above them with choicest flowers of springtime; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved from dishonor; let us in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us as sacred charges upon the Nation’s gratitude,—the soldier’s and sailor’s widow and orphan.
II. It is the purpose of the Commander-in-Chief to inaugurate this observance with the hope it will be kept up from year to year, while a survivor of the war remains to honor the memory of his departed comrades. He earnestly desires the public press to call attention to this Order, and lend its friendly aid in bringing it to the notice of comrades in all parts of the country in time for simultaneous compliance therewith.
III. Department commanders will use every effort to make this order effective.
By command of:

JOHN A. LOGAN,
Commander-in-Chief.
May 1, 1868

May 15th - "National Peace Officers Memorial Day" Commemorated

"Peace Officers Memorial Day" is held annually in the United States on May 15 in honor of federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. Shoot Straight honors the brave fallen, as well as the sacrifices law enforcement officers make every day. We salute the men and women who serve and protect, and extend our heartfelt thanks to their families.

Supporting Our Community - Brandon Boys & Girls Club Trophy Winners on Team Shoot Straight!

Brandon Boys & Girls Club Trophy Winners, sponsored by SSI Tampa 

On May 4th, the Third Annual "Bill Carey Sporting Clay Tournament" was held at Fishhawk Sporting Clays in Lithia. The tournament is held for the benefit of the Brandon Boys & Girls Club. A team was sponsored by Shoot Straight Tampa and consisted of a staff member, family & friends, all sporting their 2nd Amendment Tee Shirts. It was a beautiful Spring day where over 20 teams participated. Team Shoot Straight did well and took home a trophy. It is proudly on display at the Tampa store. Everyone got to have fun shooting clays, while helping raise money for a very worthy group. Thank you to the participants, organizers and all those who helped raise funds for the Brandon Boys & Girls Club.


A note about the group: The Boys and Girls Club is committed to impacting the community through investment in our youth. It's not only a positive environment for kids to go after school--it's a gateway to hope and opportunity. The club offers the boys and girls who need them most a chance to learn, excel, and feel safe while preparing them to be productive citizens in the future.


Shoot Straight Tampa
3909 N. US Hwy. 301
Tampa, FL 33619
813-627-8550
www.shoot-straight.com

"CORE-15 Days" Event Only at Shoot Straight Tampa, May 3rd-4th, 2013!

Want to learn more about Core-15 Rifle Systems?  Then don’t miss the "Core-15 Days" event this Friday & Saturday, May 3^rd & 4th, at the Shoot Straight Tampa location.  The Core-15 wrapped Truck & Trailer will be there with reps to show the features of their products.  Plus, we'll have several models of Core-15 rifles in stock and ON SALE.  Hurry in and don’t miss this event! 

Make Shoot Straight your Core-15 Dealer of choice!   

Event Hours:
Fri: 10am-5pm
Sat: 11am-4pm

For location details, go to:
http://www.shoot-straight.com/pages.aspx?DN=10d24d49-40d0-48c5-b7c4-ccc97ccdfac3


Shoot Straight Tampa
3909 North US Hwy 301
Tampa, FL 33619
Ph: 813-627-8550