The 2019 Patriot Shoot saw 135 shooters come out to support the event and our 2019 beneficiary – Save A Warrior.  Participants enjoyed great weather, a delicious BBQ lunch prepared by David Waun, and exciting action during the general & gun raffles, and some serious bidding for the bourbon baskets in the silent auction!

During the event opening participants got to hear a personal, emotional story from veteran Mike Cruthers, who discussed his military experience, his battle with PTS, and the life-changing experience of going through the Save A Warrior program.  His emotional words reminded us why the Patriot Shoot is an important fundraising event and why we do what we do.

The Board of Directors of Central Ohio American Charities (COAC) would like to thank everyone involved with the Patriot Shoot: from the participants who support the event, to the volunteers who run the event, and the staff at the Cardinal Sporting Clays Center.  We hope to see everyone again next year!  Help spread the word and invite someone new!

Registration is now open for the 2019 Patriot Shoot to be held Saturday August 24th at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, OH.  Review the  2019 Patriot Shoot Brochure for complete event details.  Register your team now by visiting the Events section or by completing & returning the registration form in the brochure.

This year the Patriot Shoot is once again benefiting the Save A Warrior organization and supporting their new facility outside Newark, OH.  Their innovative, evidence-based program provides a powerful healing experience for active duty military, veterans and first responders who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress.  You can learn more about this excellent organization by visiting www.saveawarrior.org.  Don’t wait – register your team today!

On September 13, 2018, the Board of Directors of COAC attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating the official opening of the Warrior Village located outside Newark, OH.  During the ceremony COAC presented a check in the amount of $25,000 to the Board of Directors of the Save A Warrior organization (SAW), the beneficiary of this year’s Patriot Shoot event.  The Warrior Village is a 47-acre property which allows SAW to increase the number of veterans who participate in their life-saving program.  This innovative, evidence-based program provides a powerful healing experience for active duty military, veterans and first responders who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress.  You can learn more about this excellent organization by visiting www.saveawarrior.org.

Once again a large crowd turned out August 25th to support the Patriot Shoot and the Save A Warrior organization.  Under cloudy skies with rain threatening 120 shooters fanned out across the Red & Blue  courses of the Cardinal Sporting Clays facility in Marengo, OH to show their support for the Patriot Shoot and this year’s benefiting organization – Save A Warrior.

An excellent BBQ lunch of Pork, Brisket, Dirty Rice, and Peachy Beans was once again provided by David Waun from Lorain, OH.  This year he was assisted by Brent, a good friend and fellow BBQ’er.  David’s food is always the talk of the event and this year was no exception!  David provides similar BBQ preparation services to numerous veteran and disaster related functions throughout the year – just his way of giving back.  Thanks again David & Brent!

To see a list of this year’s winners please visit the Gallery page.

The 2018 Patriot Shoot once again benefitted the Save A Warrior organization.  This innovative, evidence-based program provides a powerful healing experience for active duty military, veterans and first responders who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress.  You can learn more about this excellent organization by visiting www.saveawarrior.org.

Registration is now open for the 2018 Patriot Shoot to be held Saturday August 25th at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, OH.  Review the 2018 Patriot Shoot Brochure for complete event details.  Register your team now by visiting the Events section or by completing & returning the registration form in the brochure.

This year the Patriot Shoot is once again benefiting the Save A Warrior organization.  This innovative, evidence-based program provides a powerful healing experience for active duty military, veterans and first responders who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress.  You can learn more about this excellent organization by visiting www.saveawarrior.org.  Don’t wait – register your team today!

On November 5, 2017, the Board of Directors of COAC presented a check in the amount of $30,000 to the Board of Directors of the Save A Warrior organization (SAW), the beneficiary of this year’s Patriot Shoot event.  The check was presented at the future home of SAW’s Warrior Village located outside Newark, Ohio.  This 47-acre property, once operational in 2018, will allow SAW to significantly increase the number of veterans who participate in their life-saving program.  This innovative, evidence-based program provides a powerful healing experience for active duty military, veterans and first responders who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress.  You can learn more about this excellent organization by visiting www.saveawarrior.org.

The 2017 Patriot Shoot held August 26th turned out to be our largest event yet with 28 teams participating!  Under blue skies 135 participants fanned out across the Red & Blue courses of the Cardinal Sporting Clays facility in Marengo, OH to show their support for the Save a Warrior organization and blast clay targets out of the sky!

An excellent BBQ lunch of Pork, Brisket, Dirty Rice, and Peachy Beans was once again provided by David Waun from Lorain, OH.  His food is always the talk of the event!  David provides similar BBQ preparation services to numerous veteran and disaster related functions throughout the year – just his way of giving back.  Thanks again David!

To see a list of this year’s winners please visit the Gallery page.

The 2017 Patriot Shoot once again benefitted the Save A Warrior organization.  This innovative, evidence-based program provides a powerful healing experience for active duty military, veterans and first responders who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress.  You can learn more about this excellent organization by visiting www.saveawarrior.org.

November 2016, Columbus, OH – Members of the Board of Directors of COAC presented a check in the amount of $32,000 to Jake Clark, President & Founder of the Save A Warrior (SAW) organization.  Due to the overwhelming success of the 2016 Patriot Shoot this donation amount represented an increase of 20% over the previous year’s amount.  The Patriot Shoot would like to gratefully thank Wayne & Jeff Kyle for their attendance and for graciously giving their time, and all the sponsors & participants of the 2016 Patriot Shoot.  We could not do this without you, and together we will make a difference.

This donation will be directly used to fund SAW’s upcoming December Cohort (#040) in Malibu, CA.  This Cohort will serve sixteen (16) at-risk veterans and first responders as they begin their journey towards healing.

To learn more about the Save A Warrior organization and their life-saving program for at-risk veterans and first responders please visit Save A Warrior.

The 2016 Patriot Shoot was held this past weekend on Saturday August 27th.  The event was our largest event yet!  Thank you to all who attended and helped raise funds for the Save A Warrior organization.

The highlight of the event for the participants was the opportunity to meet Wayne & Jeff Kyle and hear the heart-felt speeches from Wayne & Jeff, and from Jake Clark & Adam Carr from the Save A Warrior organization.  Their words deeply affected many and reminded all why we need to do what we can to assist our veterans who are struggling.

The Patriot Shoot cannot express enough our deep gratitude and appreciation to Wayne and Jeff Kyle for giving of their time and attention to the participants.  Meeting and talking with these two down-to-earth, humble, yet dedicated men touched many in attendance.  We were truly honored to be in their presence.

Please see the Gallery page for a list of the Trophy Winners.

Save the Date – The 2017 Patriot Shoot will be held on Saturday Aug 26, 2017 at the Cardinal Shooting Center located in Marengo, OH.  We hope to see you then.

Thank you again to all those who supported the Patriot Shoot this year.

April 2016, Columbus, OH – The Board of Directors of Central Ohio American Charities (COAC) elected a new Board Member and a new Officer.  Mr. Mike Reed has joined the Board as a Director effective April 1st, 2016.  Existing Board member Rick Bartels was elected Executive Vice President, Secretary replacing Steve Blankenship who will remain on the Board as a Director.  The Board wishes to thank Steve, a COAC Co-Founder, for his many years of service and are pleased he is remaining on the Board.

Welcome Mike Reed:

Mike has a diverse background in Information Technology to include Application Development, Project and Program Management and Organization Transformation.  He recently retired from the Ohio Air National Guard as a Lt. Colonel, 121^st Air Refueling Wing, Squadron Commander.  He held multiple leadership and command positions during a 32 year career.

Mike is a Buckeye, earning his Bachelor Degree from The Ohio State University.  He lives in Westerville with his wife Suzanne, and twin daughters Lena and Lucy.  In his spare time he is an avid sports shooter (handgun, rifle, shotgun), certified NRA firearms instructor, Harley Davidson owner/rider, and amateur guitarist.