Results for: Derek LeBlanc

Kids S.A.F.E. Welcomes Volquartsen Firearms As Silver Sponsor
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/10/17/kids-safe-welcomes-volquartsen-firearms-as-silver-sponsor-n1234173
– LeBlanc, president of the Kids S.A.F.E. … We are proud to partner with a company that understands the importance of investing in young people," LeBlanc continued. … There's always talk in our industry about the importance of the next generation to the future of the shooting sports — Derek and his…
Radian Weapons Steps up to Support Kids S.A.F.E.
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/07/14/radian-weapons-steps-up-to-support-kids-safe-n1233173
– Derek LeBlanc, the president of Kids S.A.F.E. recently reached out to say the organization just received the rifle and is excited to … In 2022, LeBlanc and his team taught a blind youth about gun safety and how to shoot.These milestones are not possible without the … “We are incredibly excited and honored to partner with Radian Weapons,” Derek LeBlanc, the president of the Kids S.A.F.E.…
Oregon Official Admits No Investigation Into Lawmaker Accused of Bullying Colleague Over Gun Bill
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/06/30/oregon-off…dmitted-no-investigation-lawmaker-bullying-gun-bill-n1233010
– LeBlanc. … LeBlanc is the president of the Oregon Gun Owners Action League. … LeBlanc and the Legislative Equity Office.…
Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation Receives Generous Donation from Walther
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/03/12/kids-safe-foundation-receives-generous-donation-from-walther-n1231844
– “This donation represents more than just a rifle — it represents opportunity,” said Derek LeBlanc, founder of the Kids S.A.F.E. … “Partnerships like this show what’s possible when industry leaders invest in youth development,” LeBlanc added. … to LeBlanc, the Kids S.A.F.E. team, and Walther for seeing the importance in providing our youth a positive experience.About the Kids…
San Diego County Gun Owners Hosted One of a Kind Gun Show
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2024/03/12/san-diego-county-gun-owners-hosted-one-of-a-kind-gun-show-n1224146
– LeBlanc, the founder and President of Kids SAFE Foundation. … LeBlanc packed up his mobile bb gun range and operation, and traveled from Oregon “in a van for 16 hours one way…about 1000 miles” … LeBlanc, Kids Safe FoundationDefending your defense: Lessons learned from recent San Diego CCW cases - Gary Gibson, USCCA Featured…
Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation Crisscrossing North-West U.S. in 2024
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2024/07/01/kids-safe-foundation-crisscrossing-north-west-us-in-2024-n1225447
– Derek LeBlanc, President of the Kids S.A.F.E. … LeBlanc said in a statement. … Working with Vaultek Safe has been instrumental in our ability to reach more children and families," LeBlanc explains.…
Is There Preferential Treatment During Battles in Oregon Over Freedom-Limiting Bills?
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/04/09/is-there-p…uring-battles-in-oregon-over-freedom-limiting-bills-n1228247
– testimonies on SB 947 being 100 percent against its passage.When testifying recently, Oregon native and Second Amendment activist, Derek … LeBlanc highlighted something that he thinks is an issue within the state. … LeBlanc fears that the Oregon lawmakers are aligning themselves too much with the “radical fringe element” of Moms Demand Action, and…
Kids S.A.F.E. Celebrates Monumental Achievement
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2024/12/18/kids-safe-celebrates-monumental-achievement-n1227183
– From teaching a blind child how to safely shoot and use a firearm to bringing his message and team to California, LeBlanc has really … When LeBlanc was seeking to upgrade aging equipment for his teen program, HUXWRX stepped up to help out in a meaningful way. … We're thrilled to have reached over 30,000 kids in nine states, but our mission is far from over," said Derek LeBlanc, founder and…
Firearm Youth Educational Group Doing Their Part Turns Five!
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2021/04/17/firearm-educational-group-doing-their-part-turns-five-n43688
– [Eugene, Oregon]  In 2014 firearm instructor Derek LeBlanc had a vision.  … LeBlanc says the vision of creating the Kids S.A.F.E. … Congratulations to LeBlanc and everyone at the foundation! …
Oregon advocate pushes for firearm education in the schools
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2023/02/16/oregon-advocate-pushes-for-firearm-education-in-the-schools-n67404
– Gun rights advocate and head of a youth firearms safety organization, Derek LeBlanc, has ushered a proposed bill into the hands of … LeBlanc is the founder and president of Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation. … I reached out to LeBlanc about the bill and he’s enthusiastic about its introduction.…
Aero pledges to support program on firearm safety for children for 2023
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2023/02/25/aero-pledg…pport-program-on-firearm-safety-for-children-for-2023-n67763
– In a recent announcement, Derek LeBlanc, the founder of Kids S.A.F.E. … Both LeBlanc and Aero have been in the pages of Bearing Arms recently. … LeBlanc was pivotal in the introduction of a bill in Oregon which would allow important life-saving knowledge to get to first grade…
Oregon spends over a million defending Measure 114
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2023/06/02/oregon-spends-over-a-million-defending-measure-114-n71050
– Derek LeBlanc, an Oregon Second Amendment advocate, acting on his own as an individual, has been hunting down information through Freedom … LeBlanc has received limited success in what he’s been trying to pin down from the state. … Regardless, Oregon has slow-rolled out the information and assured LeBlanc that his request should be fulfilled by June 6, 2023.…
Aero Precision Continues Support of the Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2021/12/11/aero-precision-continues-support-of-the-kids-s-a-f-e-foundation-n53188
– Derek LeBlanc, the founder and President of Kids S.A.F.E., and I had an opportunity to chat about this milestone in his organization … LeBlanc is hopeful that the foundation's message will continue to spread to as many kids as possible and noted to me: We are thankful … LeBlanc, his message, the foundation, and Aero Precision all need to be commended for their commitment to our youth.…
Teaching all kids firearm safety, even the blind
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2022/07/18/teaching-all-kids-firearm-safety-even-the-blind-n60488
– Derek LeBlanc, founder and president of the Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation, made it his goal to educate children on firearm safety. … For LeBlanc, this was not as much of a challenge, as it was a boon. … When we understand how they learn, then we can tailor the message best to fit that audience. - Derek LeBlanc Kids S.A.F.E.…
Second Amendment Foundation Gun Rights Policy Conference A Hit
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2021/10/02/gun-rights-policy-conference-a-hit-n50486
– Outreach – Gun Culture: Reaching New Audiences – The Future of 2A Outreach: Tony Simon, Robyn Sandoval, Rick Ector, Derek … LeBlanc, and Nicki Stallard Gun Culture: Andrew Gottlieb, Chris Cheng, and Charlie Cook Public Safety – Media: Protecting…
Radian Weapons Partners With Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/02/13/radian-weapons-partners-with-kids-safe-foundation-n1227670
– “We are excited to announce our latest sponsorship from Radian Weapons,” said Derek LeBlanc, President of the Kids S.A.F.E. … “Thank you to Derek and all the volunteers who donated their time to this critical mission. … LeBlanc is truly committed to seeing the organization succeed, and beyond that, that they meet their stated goal of no firearm accidents.The…
Kids S.A.F.E. welcomes HUXWRX Safety Co. as a partner
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2022/05/21/kids-s-a-f-e-welcomes-huxwrx-safety-co-as-a-partne-n58481
– I had a chance to catch up with Derek LeBlanc, the founder and head of KSF. … Hat tip to LeBlanc, his team at KSF, and HUXWRX Safety Co. for being committed to such a worthy cause.…
Kids S.A.F.E. embraces adaptive shooting, teaching the blind to shoot
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2022/11/13/kids-s-a-f…mbraces-adaptive-shooting-teaching-the-blind-to-shoot-n64302
– Back in July Derek LeBlanc, founder and president of the Kids S.A.F.E. … LeBlanc told me that he wasn’t at all. … We have been in awe of the time and energy Derek [LeBlanc] has put into making shooting accessible and even something, that with practice…
Kids S.A.F.E Gets Funding to Go to Texas
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/07/29/kids-safe-gets-funding-to-go-to-texas-n1229416
– deepen our impact in the San Antonio community and continue our mission to prevent accidental shootings through education,” said Derek … LeBlanc, president of the Kids S.A.F.E. … It was an experience that LeBlanc described as rewarding.…