Trained firearm ownership shouldn't depend on income
The FPR Guardian Fund helps eligible single mothers, seniors, and veterans access professional firearm safety and self-defense training when cost is a barrier.
Protecting those who protect their families.
Our purpose
A community reinvestment program
Many people choose firearm ownership with personal or family protection in mind. For some, the cost of professional instruction creates a barrier to gaining additional safety knowledge, responsible-handling skills, and confidence. The Guardian Fund exists to help close that gap.
This is community reinvestment.
Access
Professional course costs, range fees, and related expenses can create a barrier for households with limited discretionary income.
Training
Women have represented a substantial share of recent first-time firearm purchasers, increasing the need for accessible professional safety training.
What this program is not. The program does not sell or provide firearms and does not fund the acquisition of firearms, ammunition, firearm parts, magazines, suppressors, or equipment intended to increase a firearm's firing capability. It does not issue participants cash, unrestricted retail credits, or purchase vouchers. Approved support may include professional instruction, range fees, personal protective equipment, secure-storage costs, and other training-related expenses expressly permitted by current written program guidelines. Approved costs are paid directly to participating providers or approved vendors.