BOISE, Id. September 11, 2024 – Primary Weapons Systems is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Rescue 22 Foundation Shooting Team. PWS will be the team's exclusive rifle sponsor, providing team members with PWS piston-driven rifles to shoot in competitions.
The Rescue 22 Foundation (R22) is committed to addressing the mental and physical health of Veterans with service-connected disabilities. The R22 team works to provide trained service dogs to those with medically complex cases and improve their quality of life. Each service dog trained is given a new purpose and a chance to make a profound impact on a Veterans life. To promote this cause, the R22 Foundation developed a shooting team composed of Veterans, that compete across the U.S. alongside their service dogs in order to raise awareness for R22 foundation and show the positive impact service dogs have for Veterans.
“Our mission is to offer Veterans the care and support they need,” said R22 executive staff and team member, Jonathan Belton. “Our shooting team raises awareness around Veterans and service dogs, brings back that feeling of community and accountability and showcases the talent of some of our R22 family members. We’re excited to have PWS onboard to help us achieve these goals.”
“The PWS team is passionate about working with those who have proudly served our nation.” says PWS President Ben Fleming. “Being able to support the R22 shooting team is an honor, and we greatly look forward to seeing them succeed both on and off the competition field .”
For more information on the Rescue 22 Foundation and how to get involved, visit www.rescue22foundation.org and follow them on their social channels.
For more information on PWS, visit www.primaryweapons.com and/or stay tuned to PWS eNewsletters and social channels.
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About Primary Weapons Systems
Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) was formed in 2008 as a rifle component company and has since grown to be one of the largest firearms manufacturers in the Northwest. The PWS Long-Stroke Piston System which takes the operating system from Kalashnikov’s AK design and merges it with Stoner’s AR platform, gives a hybrid rifle to shooters looking for a low-maintenance yet reliable and accurate firearm. PWS manufactures AR-15s in .223 Wylde, .300BLK and 7.62×39- all with the long-stroke piston operating system. In 2024, PWS debuted the proprietary UXR, a completely modular rifle platform that allows the shooter to change from caliber to caliber quickly and easily. As of 2022, PWS was purchased by Vigilant Gear, LLC. For more information, visit www.PrimaryWeapons.com or @PrimaryWeapons on Instagram & Facebook.