SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has presented Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) with a donation of $30,000 to help fund HAVA-sanctioned hunting and shooting activities for disabled veterans and injured active military personnel. Jan Mladek, General Manager of Smith & Wesson and M&P Brands, presented the donation to Tom Taylor, Chairman of HAVA, in the Smith & Wesson booth on Saturday, May 5th at the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Dallas, TX.
“As a founding sponsor, Smith & Wesson has been a continuous supporter of HAVA and its initiatives for over a decade,” said Taylor. “Over the years, Smith & Wesson’s generosity has helped fund shooting, hunting and outdoor experiences that provide an incredible amount of joy and excitement for thousands of veterans across the country.”
Founded in 2007 by several companies in the shooting sports industry, HAVA has sponsored events across the nationand has worked to heighten awareness of issues facing disabled veterans upon returning home. Donations from HAVA’s co-sponsors are crucial to sustain the many hunting and shooting sports activities that it hosts each year.
Those who would like to continue on HAVA’s mission, learn more about the organization and how to contribute or see photos from past events can visit www.honoredveterans.org.
Pictured left to right: Tom Taylor, HAVA Chairman; Allan Bender, HAVA Director; Rick Cicero, HAVA Learn to Shoot Again Director; Jan Mladek, General Manager of Smith & Wesson and M&P Brands