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Veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries Get to Shoot the Breeze
Jay Henges Shooting Range hosts special shooting days for veterans.
U.S. Military veterans with spinal cord injuries recently had a chance to get back to something they love doing.
The safety of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Jay Henges Shooting Range hosted several vets under the care of the Spinal Cord Injury Ward at Jefferson Barracks Hospital.
MDC, the High Ridge VFW, the Spinal Cord Injury Ward and the Association for Paralyzed Veterans of America partner to provide a chance for vets with spinal injuries to get out and do some of the things they enjoy, like engaging in shooting sports.
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A group of veterans comes to the range the first Monday of each month during the summer. They shoot trap on the shotgun field, and then relocate to the rifle/pistol range where they finish get to shoot .22s. Archery is also and option and there is a barbeque lunch provided.
The last program outing will be Sept. 9. The Jay Henges Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center is located at 1100 Antire Rd.
The last program outing will be Sept. 9. The Jay Henges Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center is located at 1100 Antire Rd.
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