Honoring Heroes
First Annual Charity Sporting Clay Shoot
First Annual Blast for BackStoppers
Join Honoring Heroes, Inc. on Friday, June 26, 2026 at St. Louis Skeet & Trap Club for the First Annual Blast for BackStoppers. All net proceeds support The BackStoppers and the families of fallen and catastrophically injured first responders.
Event Snapshot
Venue
St. Louis Skeet & Trap Club
18854 Franklin Rd., Pacific, MO 63069
Pacific, MO
- Complimentary 12-gauge ammunition
- Golf cart provided for each team
- Food and beverages after the shoot
- Opening remarks and post-shoot recognition
25
team slots
4
shooters per team
$1,000
per team
$250
per shooter
Why It Matters
This fundraiser exists to turn community support into direct, practical help for first responder families.
Honoring Heroes, Inc. was founded by people who believe first responder families should never carry the burden of loss or catastrophic injury alone. The organization exists to rally community support behind those families in tangible, lasting ways.
All net proceeds benefit The BackStoppers, Inc., which provides immediate and ongoing financial assistance across Missouri and Illinois after a line-of-duty death or catastrophic injury.
Learn more about our mission →28
counties served in Missouri and Illinois
100+
families currently supported
~75
dependent children currently supported
200+
families served since founding
Eliminating family debt after a line-of-duty loss or catastrophic injury
Providing medical, dental, and vision insurance
Covering home insurance and property taxes
Funding education from daycare through college
What the Day Looks Like
A polished sporting clay event with community at the center of it.
Twenty-five teams of four shooters will spend the morning at one of the region's iconic clay target venues, then gather for food, beverages, awards, and sponsor recognition after the shoot.
- Morning check-in, welcome, and safety briefing before teams head to the course
- A relaxed but competitive sporting clay experience built for both seasoned shooters and first-time participants
- A community-focused finish with food, beverages, awards, and sponsor appreciation
Day-of Schedule
- 8:00 AMCheck-in, breakfast, and team arrival
- 8:30 AMOpening welcome and mandatory safety briefing
- MorningSporting clay course rotations
- After the shootFood, beverages, awards, and sponsor recognition
Sponsor the Event
Commit by May 26, 2026 to guarantee placement on printed event materials.
Gold Badge Sponsor
$10,000
- ✓Primary logo placement on all event materials
- ✓Speaking opportunity at opening ceremony
- ✓Complimentary team of 4 shooters
Silver Badge Sponsor
$5,000
- ✓Logo on event signage and program
- ✓Station signage
- ✓Opening ceremony recognition
Bronze Badge Sponsor
$2,500
- ✓Logo on event signage and program
- ✓Opening ceremony recognition
- ✓Website and social media recognition
Common Questions
- Do I need to bring my own firearm?
- Participants should plan to bring their own 12-gauge shotgun. If you do not have one, email info@honoringheroes.org and we will do our best to help arrange a loaner.
- Can beginners participate?
- Yes. The event is designed to be welcoming for all skill levels. A safety briefing happens before shooting begins, and the course environment is intended to feel community-focused rather than intimidating.
- Is ammunition included?
- Yes, complimentary 12-gauge ammunition is included with your team registration. You are also welcome to bring your own preferred loads if you choose.
Stand Behind the Families Who Need It Most
The first annual Blast for BackStoppers only works if the St. Louis community shows up. Bring a team, back the event as a sponsor, or support the mission with a gift.