GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce that it has donated samples of its popular SA-16A2 rifle to Michigan’s Hillsdale College to support its new Modern American Riflery Class.
The SA-16A2 is a faithful semi-automatic recreation of the M-16A2, one of the most capable and iconic rifles in history. Featuring a variety of upgrades over its predecessor, the M-16A2 was designed for increased performance and accuracy. Built to exacting standards, the new SA-16A2 offers shooters the opportunity to own their own piece of history while enjoying the performance and reliability of a modern firearm.
Hillsdale College’s Modern American Riflery Class will utilize these fine rifles to teach students basic rifle marksmanship skills including safe handling; proper nomenclature; operation; cleaning and maintenance; external ballistics; zeroing; and marksmanship from the prone, seated, kneeling and standing positions. As part of the class, students will ultimately engage in competitions as both individuals as well as teams. Classes will be held at the John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center.
“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.”
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 pistols, and provides access to training with world shooting champion Rob Leatham.
“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.”
In 1794, the original Springfield Armory began manufacturing muskets for the defense of our young, free Republic. The Armory functioned as a firearms supplier for every major American conflict until 1968 when the government sadly closed its doors. In 1974, nearly two centuries after its inception, Springfield Armory Inc. in Geneseo, Ill. revived the iconic heritage of the Armory to carry on its legacy.
We strive to honor this responsibility as guardians of the original Springfield Armory legacy by manufacturing the highest quality firearms to enable responsible citizens to preserve their right to keep and bear arms in the defense of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
With an unmatched emphasis on craftsmanship, performance and exceptional customer service, our mission is to forge superior firearms and provide the tools necessary to defend individual freedoms and equality for those who embrace the rights and principles secured by our Founding Fathers. For more information, please visit us at: springfield-armory.com.
