SPARTA, IL. – Zanders Sporting Goods, a national distributor located in Sparta, Illinois, is the official sponsor of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation's (SSSF) "Last Competitor Standing" event on July 12th - 14th. The event is touted as the largest Annie Oakley shoot in the country and plays host to competitors from all over the United States. Graduating seniors in the competition will be eligible for $1,000 scholarships compliments of the NRA, with a total of $4,000 in scholarship funds being given away throughout the event.

"We are very excited to be a part of such a wonderful event," stated Stefanie Zanders, VP/Chief Operating Officer of Zanders. "The SSSF is an outstanding organization that uses shooting sports to teach youth the importance of sportsmanship, honesty, integrity, and many other positive core values. This is something that is very important to us at Zanders and we are thrilled to be a part of this exciting event."

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is a public charity responsible for all aspects of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) across the United States. For more information about the SSSF or this event, go to www.sssfonline.org.

About Zanders Sporting Goods
Zanders has been serving U.S. firearms dealers for well over 50 years. With more than 40,000 products that now include archery and archery accessories, Zanders has it all in their new, streamlined warehouse.

"Our customers have always come first and we strive to go above and beyond their expectations everyday," states Stefanie Zanders. "Both old and new customers alike will enjoy our ever-growing inventory of outdoor products and accessories as well as our commitment to ensure their complete satisfaction."

For more information about Zanders and their many dealer programs,
call (800) 851-4373 or visit www.gzanders.com.

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