Springfield Armory Donates Rifles for Hillsdale College’s Modern American Riflery Class
HILLSDALE, Mich. — American commercial firearms manufacturer Springfield Armory, which sponsors the Hillsdale College Action Shooting Team, donated 12 SA-16A2 rifles for Hillsdale College’s Modern American Riflery course. The SA-16A2 is modeled after the M-16A2, which the Marine Corps and the Army adopted in the 1980s.
“It has been exciting to see the growing interest among the young men and women here at the College in the exercise of their Second Amendment rights,” said Adam Burlew, operations manager at Hillsdale’s John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center. “Because of Springfield Armory’s support, these students will become proficient in safely and effectively operating and maintaining a firearm using some of the best rifles out there. We are very grateful for all that Springfield Armory has done for us.”
“Because of Springfield Armory’s support, these students will become proficient in safely and effectively operating and maintaining a firearm using some of the best rifles out there. We are very grateful for all that Springfield Armory has done for us.”
“We are proud to have the opportunity to partner with Hillsdale College for this new training course,” said Steve Kramer, vice president of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “The SA-16A2’s classic configuration and impressive performance make it an ideal fit for this class.”
The course will teach students basic rifle marksmanship, including safety; nomenclature of the rifle; operation of the rifle; cleaning and maintenance; external ballistics; zeroing; and marksmanship from the prone, seated, kneeling and standing position. As the class progresses the students will engage in competitions as both individuals and teams. Classes will be held at the John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center.
Springfield Armory currently funds remitted scholarships for members of the Hillsdale College Action Shooting Team. The company also supplies the team’s firearms, including their Echelon and Prodigy firearms, and provides access to training with competitive shooter Rob Leatham.
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