Indian River State College Foundation Clay Shoot to Benefit Student Veterans on Feb. 13 

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (Feb. 5, 2026) – The Indian River State College Foundation (IRSC Foundation) will host its Veterans Clay Shoot, presented by Gilbert’s Family of Companies, on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the OK Corral Gun Club in Okeechobee. Proceeds benefit the Indian River State College Military & Veterans Center for Excellence, which supports student-veterans across the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee area. 

Veterans Clay Shoot logo featuring a silhouette of a shooter aiming a shotgun at an orange clay target in flight, with a red clay trajectory arc and star above. Text reads 'VETERANS CLAY SHOOT' in blue bold letters with a white star accent, and 'INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION' curved along the bottom in blue text. The design uses a patriotic color scheme of red, white, and blue on a black background.

Register as an individual or team—or amplify your impact as a sponsor, including the $500 “Sponsor a Veteran” option that puts a student veteran on the course. Every dollar raised fuels scholarships, career assistance, and day-to-day support through the Indian River State College Veterans Center of Excellence. Space is limited; secure your spot at https://giving.irsc.edu/ways-to-give/clay-shoot/.  

“This event directly supports our student veterans and military families—from scholarships to career assistance and day-to-day support,” said Dr. Timothy E. Moore, Indian River State College President. “Our community shows up for those who served, and this shoot turns that support into real results for our students.” 

“Supporting our student veterans is one of the most meaningful ways we can give back to those who’ve sacrificed for our country,” said IRSC Foundation Vice President Annabel Robertson, JD, CFRE. “The Veterans Clay Shoot brings our community together for a great cause—every shot fired helps a veteran succeed in the classroom and beyond. We’re grateful to Gilbert’s Family of Companies and all our sponsors for making this possible.” 

A group of veterans and participants standing at attention with hands over hearts during what appears to be the national anthem at an outdoor Veterans Clay Shoot event. The crowd includes people wearing sunglasses, casual outdoor attire, and some holding caps. Trees and overcast sky are visible in the background.
Participants stand for the national anthem at the Indian River State College Foundation’s Veterans Clay Shoot event, honoring those who have served while gathering for a day of camaraderie and sporting clays.

Schedule: 

  • 8:00 a.m. – Registration and breakfast; opening remarks by Dr. Moore 
  • 8:45 a.m. – Required safety talk and course information (12- or 20-gauge only; shells provided; ear/eye protection required). 
  • 9:00 a.m. – Shotgun start 
  • Followed by – BBQ lunch with awards & raffle – Prizes are awarded to the top team and individuals.

Location: 

  • OK Corral Gun Club, 9449 48th Street NW, Okeechobee, FL  

Presenting Sponsor: Gilbert’s Family of Companies.  

Generous support is provided by Brighton Ammunition, Walpole, Inc., CRI/Level 4, Jacquin & Sons, Remnant Construction, Gordon & Partners Law Firm, and IKONIC Munitions. 

 Entry Fees: 

  • Team (4 shooters): $2000 
  • Individual Shooter: $500 
  • Sponsor a Veteran Shooter: $500 (covers one veteran’s entry, meals, awards; name on promotional materials). 

Register: https://giving.irsc.edu/ways-to-give/clay-shoot/ 

Sponsorship questions can be directed to John Ramfjord, Senior Director of Development, jramfjord@irsc.edu or (772) 462-4786.