In the fall of last year, the Early Police Department applied for a grant through the NRA Foundation to purchase new shotguns for the patrol officers in the department. The current shotguns in the department are old, with many needing to be retired.

Earlier this year, the department received a call that a grant for $2,600 was received, which will allow for the purchase of five new shotguns. The new shotguns were received this week. Chief David Mercer said the new guns will be an asset to the department. Once qualification has been achieved, they will be placed into the patrol cars. The old shotguns that are still useable will be converted to less lethal weapons and be used to deploy bean bag rounds when needed in certain circumstances.
About the National Rifle Association
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Five million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and is the leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. Visit nra.org.
About The NRA Foundation
Established in 1990, The NRA Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearm-related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. These activities are designed to promote firearm and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those participating in the shootings sports, and to educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological, and artistic context. More information about The NRA Foundation can be found online at www.nrafoundation.org.