{"id":"1101","title":"Mobile Rifle Range Project","content":"

For the first time in WVU history, the University will serve as host for the final site of an NCAA Championship, as the 2019 NCAA Rifle Championships will take place on March 8-9.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In addition to hosting the NCAA Championships, the 19-time NCAA Champion WVU Rifle team has been looking for a new venue for home competitions to allow a greater number of spectators to experience and enjoy a rifle match. The opportunity to see the student-athletes in action will greatly enhance the fan experience and make our team more accessible to Mountaineer Nation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In order to achieve these two things - hosting a first-class NCAA Championship and providing a much improved facility for home rifle matches - we are looking to purchase all the equipment needed for a mobile rifle range. This will allow WVU to set up a fully functioning rifle range in multiple arenas with 20 firing points, doubling the size of our current facility, the WVU Rifle Range. Even more important, a mobile range will allow a larger number of spectators to cheer for the student-athletes when they compete In Morgantown.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

So what will this mobile range entail? Firstly, 20 new, state of the art 30 electronic target systems. These electronic scoring systems are more advanced than the ones used currently, including cross fire detection and zero consumables of paper or rubber bands. These factors make it one of the most accurate electronic targets on the market. In addition. we will have 20 bullet catchers and surrounding walls to create a safe range area In which to shoot In any arena. Finally, we will have large projector screens to enhance spectator viewing and allow fans to follow along with the match shot-by-shot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

This new facility will bring the WVU rifle program to an even higher level, creating home matches which mimic an NCAA Championship environment. This will be a huge benefit to the student-athletes, as they will be able to prepare for the postseason on a regular basis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

On a fan level, being able to attend and watch an NCAA Championships will be a wonderful experience, a chance to cheer on the Mountaineers first-hand as they strive to capture another National Championship, this time on home turf.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Major gifts at the level of $25,000 and above to the Mobile Rifle Range Project will be recognized with naming right opportunities within the facility. Gifts to this project are processed by the WVU Foundation, Inc. (501 (c)3) and are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.<\/p>\r\n","email":"jamie.hall@mail.wvu.edu","other":"https:\/\/give.wvu.edu\/?n=1226","contactContent":"

If you have questions, please contact Jamie Hall at 304-293-9399 or Jamie.Hall@mail.wvu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","youtube":null,"image":"https:\/\/give.wvu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2017-05\/Rifle%20Range%20Project_0.jpg","funds":[{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2U124-mobile-rifle-range-project","levels":["100","500","1000"]},"description":null,"title":"Mobile Rifle Range Project","showOther":"1"}]}