THE BRIDGEPORT RIFLE CLUB, INCORPORATED, (THE ORGANIZATION), A NOT-FOR- PROFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, HAS AS ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE TO IMPROVE AND ENCOURAGE THE FURTHERANCE OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS RELATING TO THE PROPER CARE AND HANDLING OF FIREARMS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS; THE MANAGEMENT OF TARGET SHOOTING RANGES AND COMPETITIONS; AND, TO DEVELOP AMONGST ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC, THE QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP, LOYALTY, AND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP.