ARLINGTON FAIRFAX CHAPTER INC OF THE IZAAK WALLTON LEAGUE OF AMERIC

The Chapter's air gun program is used by Chapter members, junior athletes, local high school teams, and area club teams to practice and compete in the sport of air rifle and air pistol. Coaching and equipment are provided for those interested in trying these shooting sports. This program teaches gun safety, discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. Over 200 local athletes participate in the local high school air rifle league, with seven of the local teams hosted by this air gun program. As a result, a significant number of youth athletes receive scholarships to compete on college shooting teams. The air gun program also hosts an air pistol team, conducts school programs for adaptive (handicapped) shooters, provides facilities for Wounded Warrior air rifle teams, and conducts multiple official matches throughout the year. One notable accomplishment of the air gun program was that two athletes participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics with one winning the first Gold Medal awarded at the Games.

The organization is a non-stock corporation whose primary purpose is education of members and the public about conservation of natural resources, clean air, clean water, and wildlife.