THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN
CRIME COMMISSION
A public safety nonprofit established in 1949.
THIRD-PARTY EVENTS
The Crime Commission appreciates the effort and support of area businesses and organizations to host third-party events to benefit the programs of the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission.
Police and Firefighters will battle for pole positions and bragging rights through this VR tournament style racing event.
Hosted by World of Racing:
4760 W. 135th Overland Park, KS 66224
1st Annual Guns and Hoses Grand Prix - 2025
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Join us for an exhilarating competition! Introducing the Inaugural Guns and Hoses VR Grand Prix. Police and Firefighters will battle for pole positions and bragging rights through this VR tournament style racing event. Winners of each round will move on to the next until the best drivers remain from each side. Each participant will need purchase one non-refundable $50 entry. This entry guarantees one free practice session and qualifying heat race. Only the fastest racers will move on.
All Proceeds will go to the Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund (SAFE).
Important Dates:
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Practice rounds starting: Now through March 23rd. Book your practice rounds at https://www.worldofracing.com/booking-kansas-city
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Use the promo code ( gunsandhoses ) at checkout for a 50% discount.
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Qualifying Week: Two weeks available to schedule your qualifying session. March 24th-28 and March 31st - April 4th 11am - 2pm (Must call to schedule qualifying session 913-967-5010).
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Semi-Final: April 6th 5-8pm---12 firefighters and 12 LEO's
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Grand Prix: April 13th 5-8pm --- 6 firefighters and 6 LEO's
* Limited to 200 participants - 6 firefighters and 6 LEO officers will move on to the Grand Prix.
Participants must be active or retired Police or Fire.
Road bowling is an Irish sport in which competitors attempt to take the fewest throws to send a metal ball along a predetermined course. The KS AOH is a long-time supporter of SAFE.
Irish Road Bowling
Saturday, April 26th
Wyandotte Co. Park - 126th & State Ave., Bonner Springs, KS
Shelter D (the "A-Frame" Building)
9:00am - Check-in
9:15am - First Roll
Attention Public Safety Teams! The Ancient Order of the Hibernians is hosting Irish Road Bowling April 26th at Wyandotte County Park. Included in this fun Spring event is the Red-Blue Roll Off, a "tournament within the tournament" for all public safety teams.
In addition to registering on the website, teams can also send an email to Pete McCluskey at pete.mccluskey@att.net with the following information:
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Department name
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Team name (if you have one)
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Team captain
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Desired roll time