Successful “Sheriff’s Shootout Yulee, Florida
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office 2nd annual NCSO Charities, Inc. Sheriff’s Shootout was held on Friday, November 7, 2014, at Amelia Shotgun and Sports in Yulee, Florida. This event serves as a fundraiser for the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office “Shop with Cops” program to help children and families in Nassau County who are in need. Fifty-five shooters squared off in a battle to outshoot Sheriff Bill Leeper and other local community leaders. After a brief safety talk by Amelia Shotgun staff, fourteen teams began their quest to shoot up to 70 flying clay targets at 11 different stations around the facility. The top ten teams and top & bottom individual overall scorers were recognized with trophies. The top team scored 243 hits out of a possible 280 and the top scorer had a score of 67 out of 70. NCSO Charities, Inc. is a 501(C) (3) non-profit corporation established to organize, promote, and sponsor charitable missions and events in Nassau County. The mission of NCSO Charities, Inc. is summarized in its slogan: Nurturing Community Safety through Outreach. “NCSO Charities, Inc. thrives to combat juvenile delinquency and community deterioration by organizing educational programs and supporting and assisting members of our community who could benefit from these charitable programs (including the disadvantaged, distressed, or underprivileged). These events foster interaction between dedicated Nassau County sworn and civilian law enforcement professionals and the members of our community” said Sheriff Bill Leeper.
1st Place Team: L-R: Daniel Teague, Tom Quinn, (Sheriff Bill Leeper) Philip Teague, Mitch Kinsey
High Score: Tom Quinn
Low Score: Ashley Flick
