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MDWFP celebrates 250 years of American marksmanship at shooting facilities

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is celebrating 250 years of American marksmanship this summer.

The department encourages the public to visit its shooting facilities across the state to participate in events and activities that honor this historic tradition. Details and locations can be found on the department’s website.

MDWFP officials say the celebration aims to promote firearm safety and responsible shooting practices while recognizing the long-standing heritage of marksmanship in the United States.

For more information and to find a shooting facility near you, visit this link.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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