Anniversary Week

The Shooting Sports Education Center is having a week-long celebration for our EIGHT year anniversary! We have activities, special discounts, special programs and prize giveaways all week.

Come visit us to check our new programs which include competitions, leagues, instructional classes or become a member. See all the specials, prizes and giveaways below.

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Giveaways

Patrons who complete a new membership during Anniversary Week will receive a free lane pass.

Show our staff that you follow us on social media (@GSUSSEC) and receive a FREE firearm or bow rental (ammunition not included).

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Activities

Friday, October 6

$6 on the 6th

Members get a hourly firearm or daily archery lane pass for only $6! Thank you for supporting the SSEC! 

Don’t Miss!

Firearms Date Night on Friday, October 6 at 6:00 pm

This is not your typical date night; Date Night (designed for beginners, but all skill levels welcome) is an alternative activity program designed for the shooters that want to learn a new life skill while having fun.

Visit the SSEC or call in (912) 478-7732 by Wednesday, October 4 to register.

Visit the Firearms Date Night page to learn more.

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SSEC Success Stories

When I first took over as president, we had less than five members. Now, we have more than 20 members on our roster. It’s been awesome to see that growth in the team and all of my teammates. I love seeing everyone excited to be a part of the team, to be shooting and to be welcomed. We’ve worked really hard to make our club a family and it’s definitely paid off!

I coach the younger kids who attend SSEC’s classes and it’s my favorite part of the job. Being able to watch them grow and succeed and to develop into better archers and better people is amazing. Seeing them become passionate about shooting sports fuels my passion, too! It’s awesome to be able to foster a kind of family environment with people who enjoy archery — my involvement here has made me begin to consider a career in shooting sports!

I, unfortunately, had a shoulder injury at the beginning of the year and haven’t been able to shoot until just recently. When I picked up my bow for the first time in months, I felt instant relief — archery helps me decompress from my stresses and I’m so glad the SSEC is here to help me do that!

Working at the SSEC has been a huge blessing. My supervisors are constantly challenging me, wanting me to be as good as I can be. They’ve allowed me to take on more of a supervisory role this year, and have encouraged me to pursue more certifications. When I show an interest in something, they make sure I’m able to do it.

As an employee, I’ve had the opportunity to educate individuals and groups through classes, as well as do some public speaking. My position at the SSEC has allowed me to network in the community and meet interesting people. Through working here, I’ve been able to see that I love talking to people and meeting people and keeping up with relationships, which has solidified my career choice in a field where I get to have ongoing friendships with a network of people I can rely on. I’ve found somewhere I think I will fit. I wouldn’t have had that epiphany without working here.

I was able to branch out and become a significant part of the community and I’ve solidified a lifelong bond with shooting sports because of what I’ve learned and the connections I have made.
Even though I was pretty active before I came to college, getting involved in shooting sports has allowed me to become even more social. Shooting sports allow you to meet a lot of people from different walks of life, different educational backgrounds, etc. and you get to connect. And I joined the Shooting Sports Club here where I’ve had the great opportunity of not only shooting pistol rifles and shotguns but also archery. I’ve been able to experience everything that the SSEC has to offer.

My favorite aspect of the shooting sports club is that we all get together for a love of the sport and brotherhood and competition, and I’ve had many great experiences. And the team pushes me to be my best. It’s a blast when we travel to compete because we try to go in with the mindset of “we might not be the best but, we’re always going to have fun.” Honestly, I encourage people to come out and to experience shooting for themselves because some people like the archery side, some people like the pistol or rifle or shotgun side — I like it all. And the staff are just wonderful there. they have great people who will train you, educate you, and will just guide you along and make sure everyone has a safe and fun time.

I teach health and kinesiology classes here at the SSEC which is one of my favorite parts. It’s fun to have a new shooter come in who’s never used a bow and arrow before and watch them get excited to learn something new and realize this is something they enjoy. It’s awesome to see someone’s face light up when everything clicks in their head and they start getting a hang of shooting!

This experience has helped me prepare for my professional career after college, too. Having this responsibility has helped me grow as a leader and understand what it takes to be professional and successful. The work ethic I’ve developed has carried through to all of the other parts of my life and made me more dedicated to the things I spend my time on.

I know I’ll stay involved in archery after college. I’m involved in a local club in my hometown and would like to help with big events — it’s not something I’m ready to give up!

Last updated: 10/21/2020