Sportsmen's Monthly Jan | Feb 2018 | Page 14

Alliance Partners Working to support Sportsmen Dallas Safari Club and Foundation award sportsmen’s Alliance Multiple Grants Sig Sauer joins Business partner program The Dallas Safari Club and Dallas Safari Club Foundation recently awarded the Sportsmen’s Alliance two grants to assist in the protection and advancement of hunting, fishing and trapping. The two grants bolster the support of the Sportsmen’s Alliance by the Dallas Safari Club entities, which have been strong proponents of the Sportsmen’s Alliance mission since 1989. “We’re extremely pleased to once again partner with the Dallas Safari Club, and their Foundation,” said Evan Heusinkveld, Sportsmen’s Alliance president and CEO. “Their continual commitment to protecting hunting rights, both at home and abroad, helps ensure sportsmen have a voice when it comes to the future of hunting. We’re extremely thankful for their continued leadership and support.” The funding will allow the Sportsmen’s Alliance and the Sportsmen’s Aliance Foundation to continue educating outdoorsmen, women and children, as well as the general public, on the vital role sportsmen play in wildlife conservation. Additionally, the funding will help with the legal defense of sportsmen in courts and the continual monitoring of state legislatures, as well as defense at state ballot boxes where needed and the expansion of Families Afield legislation nationwide, which reduces barriers for new hunters getting afield. “Dallas Safari Club is proud to support Sportsmen’s Alliance,” said Dallas Safari Club Executive Director, Corey Mason. “Their work to protect and defend our wildlife conservation programs and hunting is to be applauded.” Started in 1972, the Dallas Safari Club has grown to become an international organization that offers a gathering point for hunters, conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts. Their grant program contributes The Sportsmen’s Alliance Leader’s Club Business Partner list just got a little longer when SIG SAUER recently signed on as a supporter. As a member of the Leader’s Club, SIG SAUER joins elite company in the defense of our hunting, fishing, trapping and shooting sports. “The Sportsmen’s Alliance Business Partner program continues to align with the best of the best in the outdoor industry,” said Sean Curran, vice president of membership and development for Sportsmen’s Alliance. “SIG SAUER has been an industry-leading company since its inception. We are excited to align our organizations to raise awareness of sportsmen’s issues while partnering to increase memberships and funding to combat issues that threaten our heritage.” With a mantra of “born in Europe, perfected in America,” SIG SAUER has been churning out award- winning firearms since 1864 – when it produced its Prelaz-Burnand rifle for the Swiss Army. Today, with U.S. headquarters in Newington, N.H., SIG SAUER employs more than 1,600 employees and continues its dedication to high-quality firearm production born of Swiss precision, German engineering, and American ingenuity. Known as ‘The Complete Systems Provider,’ SIG has expanded its offerings to include suppressors, electro-optics, ammunition and airguns. “The team at SIG SAUER is excited to partner with The Sportsmen’s Alliance,” said Allen McCormick, vice president of marketing for SIG SAUER. “Their passion, relentless focus on conservation programs, and support of an overarching outdoor lifestyle are in synch with our organization and how SIG employees approach life.” Thank you to our sponsors millions of dollars every year to programs and projects promoting the Dallas Safari Club mission, which is to conserve wildlife and wilderness lands, to educate youth and the general public and to promote and protect the rights and interests of hunters worldwide. Recently, DSC was admitted as a member of the IUCN, the United Nations’ International Union for the Conservation of Nature. The admission follows a lengthy and rigorous application process, and positions DSC within one of the world’s most influential and respected conservation bodies. The IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization, and is considered a leading international authority on both the environment and sustainable development. It is a neutral forum for governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses and local communities to find solutions to conservation and development challenges. “Dallas Safari Club and their members continually step up to plate for conservation,” said Heusinkveld. “We’re pleased to work with their organization to strengthen the overall hunting community at time when it’s needed most.” As a hunter, you are part of a great tradition that includes being a safe and responsible firearms owner. The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Own It? Respect It. Secure It” campaign is designed to keep firearm safety top of mind. Your hunting club, shooting range or business can help promote this important safety reminder by using the “Own It? Respect It. Secure It.” tag on websites, printed materials and in social media. More than 1,