The Warrior Shoot Event Group (WSEG) was founded in 2008 and started as an idea to take service members wounded in combat to a firing range to help them retain or rediscover their fighting spirit.
Over the years this idea has blossomed into organized recreational events where Warriors get a chance to shoot various weapons at a firing range, receive further rehabilitating firearms training and compete in shooting competitions for prizes donated by members of the tactical community.
A WSEG event is a one day event where wounded personnel are transported by the Warrior Transition Program to a range for a day of shooting. Generally the weapons and ammo are owned by various volunteers and volunteer organizations (private, military and law enforcement) so as to give the wounded shooters a chance to enjoy a full range day with a wide assortment of weapons including rifle, shotgun, pistol, submachine gun and belt fed.
Why is this Event Needed?
- Many US shooting ranges are not handicapped accessible.
- The financial strain of recovery may preclude a wounded service member from having the discretionary income needed to enjoy range activities.
- Many service members do not have the support personnel needed for a safe and enjoyable range trip.
The next event for the WSEG will be held during April 2011 in Colorado Springs, CO. and will include Wounded Warriors from the Warrior Transition Battalion from Ft. Carson, as well as any surrounding Wounded Warriors.
They’re currently negotiating the range details and you can be sure that the information for that event will be posted on ITS as soon as it’s available. You can also check out the WSEG Facebook page to stay up to date.
Ephraim Rogers, the President of WSEG is also a Plank Owner here at ITS and we’re proud that we can help bring some attention to this worthy cause. Please help spread the word about this organization and all the great things they’re doing for our wounded warriors!
The WSEG is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization who’s sole purpose is putting on events to help wounded personnel get back on the range to remember their abilities and not their disabilities.