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Aim for a Cause: Second Chance K9 Benefit Shoot 2026

Hosted and Led by Snelling Walters Insurance Agency

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 7:30AM EST - 4:00PM EST

Location: Pickens County Sportsman's Club (PCSC) – Talking Rock, GA

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST

Join Second Chance K9 Service Dogs for an action-packed day at the range! Whether you are a first-time shooter or a seasoned competitor, shooters of all abilities are welcome to test their skills for a great cause. This benefit event raises crucial funds to rescue, train, and pair life-saving service dogs with veterans facing PTSD.

Lock in your target, support our nation's heroes, and enjoy a day filled with great food, friendly competition, and top-tier community camaraderie.

🎟️ What Your Ticket Includes:

  • Full Access to the Match: Participation in multiple custom-designed shooting stages.

  • Everything You Need: Ammo is included in your ticket price, and loaner pistols are available for use at no extra charge.

  • Catered Meals: Full breakfast and lunch provided on-site.

  • Exclusive Experiences: Entry to the pistol test-drive bay.

  • Awards & Raffles: Eligibility for top-shooter prizes and high-end raffle drawings.

  • Impact: A direct contribution to providing service dogs to veterans in need.

📋 Event Schedule (Friday, October 16 - All Times EST)

  • 7:30 AM – Gates Open & Staff Welcome

  • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM – Breakfast & Social Hour

  • 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM – Mandatory Welcome & Safety Briefing (All shooters must attend)

  • 9:00 AM – First Shots (Morning Stages Begin)

  • 12:30 PM – Catered Lunch for All Participants

  • 1:30 PM – Afternoon Stages Begin

  • 3:00 PM – Move to the Clubhouse

  • 3:15 PM – Keynote from Travis, Raffle Drawings, & Awards Ceremony

  • 4:00 PM – Event Conclusion

🎯 The Stages & Activations

  • Green Beret Course: Test your defensive shooting skills on a dynamic pistol course run by Green Berets.

  • Competition Shooter Course: Push your speed and accuracy on a second custom pistol course run by Competition Shooters.

  • Test Drive Station: Try out multiple premium pistols under the supervision of professional Instructors and Safety Officers.

  • Head to Head Course: Race against the clock! Clock one of the top 4 fastest times on the steel plate rack to win an exclusive prize.

⚠️ Critical Event Requirements

  • Legal Attestation: By registering for this event, you attest that you are legally permitted to possess firearms under all applicable state and federal laws.

  • Important Registration Rule: All digital liability waivers must be signed, and ticket payments must be finalized ahead of the event. Registration strictly closes on October 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST so that match squads can be finalized in the scoring tablets. No walk-ons will be permitted on match day.

  • Digital Waiver Link: Sign Your Required Waiver Here

  • Range Rules & Location Details: Pickens County Sportsman's Club Website

  • Lodging & Accommodations: For out-of-town guests, the closest town with full hotel accommodations is Jasper, GA.

Sponsors

  • Platinum: Southern First Bank

  • Gold: Blue Sky Law & NGI Trenchless & Seacoast Bank

  • Silver: Verity Financial Consulting & ASC Group

Get your tickets today and help us change veteran lives, one team at a time! https://givebutter.com/aim-for-a-cause-second-chance-k9-benefit-shoot-2026-7xvspb