Federal Premium Ammunition’s Dangerous Game

Posted By on September 12, 2012

Federal Premium® Ammunition’s Dangerous Game Continues to Thrill Audiences on NBC Sports Network

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DSS_9496_HRFederal Premium® Ammunition’s sponsored television show Dangerous Game has returned to NBC Sports Network for its eighth season. The show is mid-season and has yet to disappoint viewers with thrilling hunts and accounts from attack survivors who share details about past hunts. Viewers who have missed the driven boar hunt in Hungary and a water buffalo hunt in the outback of Australia can look forward to elephant, brown bear and lion hunts in future episodes. Dangerous Game airs on Wednesday at 3 p.m. EST. Prime time airings on Sunday at 7 p.m. EST begins on October 7, 2012.

ANOKA, Minn. – September 12, 2012 – The award-winning Federal Premium® Ammunition’s Dangerous Game has returned to NBC Sports Network for its eighth season. The show continues the tradition of taking viewers on a thrill ride as hunters use Federal Premium Ammunition to take on some of the world’s deadliest beasts.

Hosted by Jeff Rann and Chris Dorsey, this season features hunters on once-in-a-lifetime hunting expeditions matching wits with the likes of Cape buffalo, lion, elephant, brown bear, leopard and more. The show has already featured Chris Dorsey traveling to Hungary to take part in a driven boar hunt and another with Dorsey joining David Morris to try and take down a resilient water buffalo.

Future episodes will include Melissa Bachman hunting in her kayak for an Alaska black bear, a trophy elephant hunt and Gerald McRaney on his fist lion hunt in Mozambique. Don’t miss the upcoming, heart-stopping action of Dangerous Game.

Dangerous Game airs on NBC Sports Network on Wednesday at 3 p.m. EST starting Sept 5, 2012 and running until January 2, 2013. Catch the prime time airings on Sunday nights at 7 p.m. EST starting October 7, 2012.

For a full listing of airing times, please visit:

 http://www.federalpremium.com/federal_premium_tv/dangerous_game.aspx.

.22 LR Ammo For Your Semi-autos

Posted By on September 6, 2012

ATK Ammo Federal, CCI, American Eagle

Getting the right .22 LR ammunition for your semi-automatic pistol or rifle may take some effort. .22 semi-autos are notoriously known for jamming. Each gun is usually very particular about what .22 LR ammunition it likes best. Getting ammo that won’t jam one-to-two times per magazine is important, especially if you are shooting in a competition. Junior Shooters magazine’s 3-Gun shooting team trains a lot using .22 LR ARs and .22LR pistols. This saves money and still provides excellent training.

(Photo above: One hole group at aiming point using Federal Value Pack .22 LR ammunition in a Tactical Solutions AR-22 Upper on top of a Cavalry Arms AR-15 Lower. The scope is a 4X Alpen using a WARNE RAMP mount. Photo below: A Sig Sauer 1911 with a Tactical Solutions .22 LR conversion.)

ATK Ammo Federal, CCI, American EagleATK, with its CCI, Federal, and American Eagle brands, have some of the best .22 LR ammo available that should work in your .22 and minimize jams. Many manufacturers recommend using CCI Mini-Mags. We have found these to work well; but have also had exceptional results with Federal Value Pack .22 LR. and the new CCI Tactical .22 LR ammo.

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Check it out next time you are picking up ammo for your .22 semi-autos.

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Lyman’s Turbo Sonic Cleaner

Posted By on September 6, 2012

Lyman ReloadingAd WebTumbling and cleaning brass when reloading can be time consuming and sometimes messy. Some of you may have heard about ultrasonic cleaners. Lyman’s Turbo Sonic 2500 Ultrasonic Case Cleaner is one of the best. It can clean 900 9mm cases in 15 minutes! The heated tank and Lyman’s specially formulated case cleaner solution delivers superior case cleaning of the case and primer pockets.

What about gun parts? Yes, the ultrasonic cavitation lifts and dissolves carbon, dirt, and gunk from those dirty gun parts you might be spending a lot of time cleaning. Just put them in the Turbo Sonic with the parts cleaning solution and away you go.

At $139.95, this is is good buy and will pay for itself in the time and aggravation saved. Check it out at www.lymanproducts.com.

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NSSF Provides Grants For Expansion of Collegiate Shooting

Posted By on August 24, 2012

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Boy shooting trapTo Expand Collegiate Shooting Programs, NSSF Offers Colleges $300,000 in Grants.

NEWTOWN, Conn. — To encourage collegiate target shooting at both varsity and club levels, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is inviting schools to apply for a total of $300,000 in grants to be awarded through its Collegiate Shooting Sports Initiative.

NSSF, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, has awarded more than $650,000 to 75 colleges to help establish, expand and sustain shooting clubs and teams. Grant applications are available at www.nssf.org/college and must be submitted by September 21.

DSC_0013"Interest among college students in target shooting and firearms safety is growing at schools nationwide, and NSSF grants are helping to support the programs in which students can participate at whatever level they choose,"said Zach Snow, NSSF manager of shooting promotions.

Schools that have received CSSI grants include Harvard, Yale, George Mason, Purdue Ecclesia College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, CalState Channel Islands, Pratt Community College, Michigan State University, University of Florida and Texas A&M.

Boy shooting skeetCSSI grant-supported programs have helped double participation at the ACUI Intercollegiate Clay Target Championship over the last four years. The 2012 championships featured 520 registered shooters from 59 schools, a 15 percent increase over 2011.

Snow reports that the ACUI office receives an average of 10 inquiries per month from parents, students and coaches asking how to start a college team and get involved with the ACUI tournament.

While competition attracts one type of student, recreational target shooting draws students who want an introduction to the shooting sports and firearms safety. NSSF grants are helping to establish these campus-organized clubs. Such widespread interest prompted NSSF to develop its "How to Start a Club" resource guide. The guide is filled with helpful advice on starting both competitive teams and recreational shooting clubs, and includes samples of membership forms and club bylaws.

Men 10m air pistolAnyone interested in starting or strengthening a college shotgun, rifle or pistol team or club can find resources and grant opportunities at www.nssf.org/college.

Watch a brief video about the Collegiate Shooting Sports Initiative.

About NSSF

The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 7,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

NSSF Reminder: Enroll for Hunter Education Courses

Posted By on August 10, 2012

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With hunting seasons in full swing, the National Shooting Sports Foundation reminds new hunters to be sure to enroll in a hunter education course to acquire the necessary certification to purchase a hunting license.

"Don’t let your hunting plans be spoiled by not taking that all-important hunter education course," said Chris Dolnack, NSSF senior vice president and chief marketing officer.

NSSF suggests that you check with your state’s wildlife agency to find a class that is convenient for you to attend, keeping in mind that a class may take up to 16 to 18 hours to complete. A commitment to multiple evenings or a weekend will be necessary depending on the state you live in and the course you take, though the investment in time will be well worth it. The NSSF website www.huntinfo.org provides links to each state’s wildlife agency and can help you locate a class.

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Now that hunting seasons are under way, you might find that courses offered are at a minimum. The peak time for most courses being offered is usually prior to the fall and spring hunting seasons.

If you do miss out on enrolling in an on-site, state agency-sponsored class, however, another option may be an online, study-at-home component offered for free by some state agencies or for a fee by a private company.

In nearly every state, proof of having taken a hunter education course usually is required to purchase a hunting license. Requirements do vary, however, so prospective hunters should check with their state’s agency.

Hunting_ Mentor+BoyIf you’re an adult hunter planning to take a newcomer hunting with you, check your state’s hunting regulations on the requirements. Many states now offer apprentice hunting licenses that allow both novice youth and adults to try hunting with a licensed adult mentor prior to taking a hunter education course. Nearly 800,000 apprentice hunting licenses have been purchased nationwide thanks to Families Afield, a program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and National Wild Turkey Federation that has improved opportunities for newcomers to hunt in 33 states.

"It is the duty of every sportsman and woman to hunt safely and responsibly, and the best way to understand how to accomplish that is by taking a hunter education course," said Dolnack. "Taking a course is not just for inexperienced hunters. The class can serve as a good refresher for experienced hunters about their state’s regulations and a reminder about showing respect for wildlife, the land, landowners and other hunters."

A number of NSSF education brochures are used in hunter education courses, including "Firearms Safety Depends on You," "Hunter Ethics," "The Hunter and Conservation" and the "Hunter Pocket Fact Card." These and other materials, including firearm safety and wildlife conservation videos, are available at www.nssf.org/hunting.

2012 Olympians Furrer, Sanderson, and Milev on-Target & London Bound

Posted By on June 13, 2012

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Olympic trials 2012In what should go down as one of the most tightly contested rifle competitions in Olympic Trials history, Amanda Furrer (Spokane, Wash.) came back from despair to grab her spot on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team for Shooting. At the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Fort Benning, Ga., Furrer earned her Olympic nomination while Sergeant First Class Keith Sanderson (WCAP/Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Emil Milev (Temple Terrace , Fla.) secured their Olympic status in far less dramatic fashion.

Amanda FurrerHaving built a 3.2 yesterday over her nearest competitor the past two days, Furrer increased that lead to 7.1 after the first position (standing) of today’s qualifying match. Sailing along at that point, Furrer had her toughest round of the competition shooting a 187 in the standing portion which left the window open for Sarah Scherer (Woburn, Mass.) after she shot an outstanding 196 to grab the lead back from Furrer. 

"I completely thought I was out of it at that point," said Furrer. "I went outside and fought back the tears and I talked to my dad and he told me to hang in there and he calmed me down a little bit. I just decided right there that I was not going to give up and I just was not going to let it end like that."

2012 U. S. Olympic Team nominee congratulates her ne Olympic teammate Amanda Furrer.

Amanda Furer shooting air rifleFight back she did after posting an incredible 196 to Scherer’s 192 in the kneeling position to take a slim 2.1 point lead heading into the day’s final. Unseating Furrer at that point would have taken a 101.8 final from Scherer, something she would be unable to muster after shooting a 7.9 on shot six of the 10 shot final. 

Amanda Furrer focuses during the final.

Despite the result, Scherer was still satisfied with her performance, boosted no doubt by the fact that she’ll also be an Olympian alongside Furrer after qualifying for the Team in Air Rifle. "I’m very satisfied with my performance," said Scherer. "I worked really hard at this match and I’m very happy with my scores. I’m really excited for Amanda because I know she’s going to be able to put up a good fight in London." 

Scherer’s Texas Christian University teammate Sarah Beard (Danville, Ind.) finished fourth overall with 1950 points.  U.S. Olympic Training Center Resident Athlete Amy Sowash (Richmond, Ky.) was in fifth with 1948.9 followed by 2008 Olympian Sandy Fong (New York, N.Y.) at 1945.9.  University of Kentucky’s Emily Holsopple (Wilcox, Pa.) shot 1942.4 points for seventh place.

2012 U.S. Olympic Team nominees for Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol (L to R) Keith Sanderson and Emil Milev.

2012 Olympic Nominees mens 25MIn Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, Sanderson shot a new national match record and tied the world match record of 591 points. Sanderson finished with 1781 total points and earned a nomination to his second U.S. Olympic Team. 

"I shot okay, but not as good as I wanted to-I was hoping for one point higher, but I’m not complaining. I don’t want to be satisfied with it, I want to be hungry when I go into the Olympic Games and do better. I’m really happy with the U.S. Army’s World Class Athlete Program and the support they have given me and my wife’s support-I wouldn’t be here without it."

Olympian Keith SandersonSanderson will be joined by four-time Olympian Milev, who will enter the Olympic stadium proudly wearing the red, white and blue. Milev claimed the second Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol nomination today with 1768 points. Milev, born and raised in Bulgaria, won the silver medal in 1996 in Atlanta and fell in love with America. Seven years later, he moved his family to Florida in search of a better life, but was unsure of his shooting plans for the future.

2008 Olympian Keith Sanderson tied the world record in his final day of Trials competition.

"I was thinking after 2007, I will stop [shooting] and this will be it-I was heading in another direction, teaching," said Milev. "But I like shooting and I kept coming to Nationals and kept practicing from time to time and slowly my results improved and it all just happened. I want to thank National Olympian Emil MilevPistol Coach Sergey Luzov because he believed in me even when I wasn’t sure that I could do it. I’d also like to recognize Assistant National Pistol Coach Vladimir Chichkov, he is the one who pushed me from the beginning and encouraged me; my family-they certainly suffer the most because I’m not home but give me love and support; and the people at USA Shooting who have accepted me as one of you [American]-I don’t feel foreign anymore."

London will be Emil Milev’s fifth Olympic Games.

The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit’s (USAMU) Sergeant Brad Balsley (Uniontown, Pa.) finished third overall with 1739 points.  He was followed by USAMU teammate Specialist Sean Ragay (Columbus, Ga.) at 1737.  John Bickar (Tucson, Ariz.) was fifth with 1732 points and Specialist Seth Berglee (USAMU/Columbus, Ga.) shot 1732 for sixth.  

In Men’s 10m Air Rifle National Championship competition, Bryant Wallizer (Little Orleans, Md.) won the gold medal with 1291 points earning a spot on the National Rifle Team. 2012 U.S. Olympic Team nominee Jonathan Hall (Carrollton, Ga.) won the silver medal with 1288.7 points and Thomas Csenge (Colorado Springs, Colo.) won the bronze with 1286.9 points.

Recent 2012 U.S. Olympic Team nominee Petty Officer First Class Sandra Uptagrafft (Phenix City, Ala.) was the gold medalist in Women’s 10m Air Pistol. Riding the high from her Women’s 25m Sport Pistol victory, Uptagrafft shot 861.2. U.S. Olympic Training Center Resident Athlete Teresa Meyer (Dearborn, Mich.) shot 858.7 points for the silver medal and Courtney Anthony (Lexington, Neb.) shot 854.3 points for the bronze. All three earned spots on the National Pistol Team.

Through eight days of competition at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Smallbore, six Olympians have been added to the team including Nick Mowrer (Butte, Mont.) in Men’s 50-meter Free Pistol, Sandra Uptagrafft (Phenix City, Ala.) in Women’s 25m Pistol and Michael McPhail (USAMU/Darlington, Wis.) in Men’s 50m Prone Rifle. One Olympic spot in Men’s Three-Position Rifle still remains before the 20-member 2012 U.S. Olympic Team for Shooting is complete. That event will start the first of their three-day competition on Saturday and the eventual Olympic nominee will be named on Monday.

About USA Shooting:

USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was chartered by the United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of shooting in April 1995. USA Shooting’s mission is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the U.S. and govern the conduct of international shooting in the country. Check us out on the web at www.usashooting.org and on Twitter at twitter.com/USAShooting.

Champion Clays & Wobble Targets

Posted By on May 27, 2012

Champion wobble targets wiht Poppy VorseThe Wobble Target:

Champion Targets green wobble target is cool and it takes a pounding. We have been using it with both .22 LR and .223s. Occasionally, the .223 will throw it up in the air and take the base off but we just but it back together and continue shooting. We have been using this during our 3-Gun training.

This cool, little target features a weighted-round bottom that provides an easy-to-see wobbling reaction when shot. The double-profile design allows for a full-sized round target to aim at. No matter how it wobbles and bobbles after each hit, it always returns to an upright position. DuraSeal is a non-metal, self-sealing material that absorbs thousands of rounds, yet still keeps its shape: Designed for hours of interactive shooting fun.

Above right: Poppy holding one of the Champion Targets Wobble Targets we have been using for 3-Gun practice. We shoot it with an AR .22 LR or standard AR .223. Her shotgun holders are a belt from 3 Gun Gear, a 4 and 6 shell holder from Brownells, and 2×2 Duaload from TACCOM. She shoots a GLOCK 17 9mm pistol in a Blade-Tech holster. Her CSR competition belt is from Brownells.

Features & Benefits

  • · Re-active, wobble-and-bobble target returns upright after being shot
  • · High-visibility Radiation Green top
  • · Handles 17-cal up to 50-cal rifles or handguns
  • · Double-profile target and base is made of DuraSeal material
  • · DuraSeal material absorbs thousands of rounds yet still keeps its shape
  • · DuraSeal material is made in the U.S.A.

44884 Duraseal Wobble Target

MSRP $25.49

 


Champion Clays with Hayden LiermanChampion Sporting Clay Variety Pack:

This is a nice variety pack of clays that has different sizes providing challenging targets.

Includes:

  • · 15 Nestor* Standard
  • · 28 Jackrabbit
  • · 30 90mm Midi
  • · 34 60mm Mini

*Nestor are high-dome standards that can be launched with a 90mm Midi underneath. Midi drops out during flight.

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Hayden Lierman holding a 60mm Mini from Champions Clay Variety pack. Hayden is holding a FNH SLP shotgun and his shotgun holders are from Brownells with a shotgun belt from 3 Gun Gear. His CSR competition belt is from Brownells and he shoots a FNH FNX-9 pistol in a Blade-Tech holster.

Check all these out at www.championtarget.com

Many thanks to our various sponsors who in these photos include:

  • ATK: Champion Targets & Federal Ammunition
  • Blade-Tech Holsters
  • Brownells
  • FNH
  • GLOCK
  • TACCOM
  • 3 Gun Gear

3-Gun Training With Junior Shooters Magazine Part 3

Posted By on May 26, 2012

Continuing the First Major 3-Gun Training of 2012

With Alisa (16), Hayden (12), River (13), and Poppy (13)

3-gun practice 137Alisha Lierman (16)

My first official 3-Gun training was fun and helpful. I had to go second, it was a little daunting at first being as how there were more people watching me. It just wasn’t my family, Andy, and I. There were other shooters and their families.

Before we started shooting, we set up the course and laid our guns out on tables, also with our ammo and loaded magazines. Once we were ready to start, we had to run about 30 yards to a gate and back. The running is to help us learn how to control our breathing while shooting in the middle of a match.

Above right: Alisha loading the FNH SLP shotgun.

When we ran back we grabbed our FNH SLP 12-gauge shotguns and shot at spinners and poppers that threw up two clay pigeons. After we shot all the shotgun targets we ran back and got the FNH FNX-9 9mm pistol (which my brother Hayden and I shoot) and shot at another group of poppers. We shot at those until either we shot them all or were out of ammo. Once that happened we ran back and grabbed the .22 rifle Chiappa AR rifle from MKS Supply and shot at a dong and a couple other reaction based targets. We had to do one pushup for every shot missed. We ran thorough this course a couple times each.

Once that was completed we gathered up everything and ate lunch. We moved to another section at the gun range, the rifle area. We set up another course with bowling pins, a Caldwell Shooting Supplies shooting gallery, a dong, and a couple of rifle reaction targets including a tiny silhouette rifle popper from MGM Targets. After all that got set up, Scott Dye, Duncan’s dad, helped me with my pistol positions – stances and grip.

That day I learned that I need to work on my pistol. I keep jerking my trigger. One way that I can work on that is keep repeating “squeeze” in my head. I can practice at home by placing a dime on my front sight and not letting that dime fall off when I pull the trigger.

My only question is how can I motivate myself ? Editor’s response: Each time you practice and go to an event, look at what you have accomplished. Think of all of the positive things and especially the improvements. Even small steps achieve huge results. Remember how far you have improved from where you started and how much fun you are having.

3-gun practice 090Hayden Lierman (12)

I went up to Boise to have a practice day with some other 3-gun juniors. We shot at the Emmet, Gem County Gun Club. I was a little concerned as all that was separating the shooting lanes are little dirt berms. (Editor’s note: It is a nice range and safe as long as you stay inside the berm.)

Left: Hayden shooting the FNH SLP shotgun.

The first shooter to shoot was Duncan (14), the most experienced shooter in our group that day. I thought he did very good job and was very fast on the draw and switching the guns. He had to first run about 30 yards then come back and pick up the FNH SLP 12 gauge shotgun semi-auto and shoot the five shotgun targets, then run back with the cleared shotgun pointed down range and put the shotgun safely back on the table. After all that he draws his pistol (a GLCOK 34 9mm) and shoots the remaining knock down targets, then pick up his .223 rifle (a Rock River arms A2 with an EOTECH holographic optic he shoots in limited class – no magnification) and hit the two rifle poppers five times each then you have to do push-ups for your misses . It was very impressive and I learned a lot.

3-gun practice 080River Vorse (13)

One of the most important things I learned was making hits. I found that I really need to slowdown. All I was thinking of before was how fast I can miss. Now that I am making hits I am actually faster and wasting less time. This is extremely important on the spinner where I was having a lot of trouble before. Also, I now have more ammo just in case I find it harder later on in the stage.

I really need to work on my movement. Even though I’m shooting better, I think I could shave off 15-20 seconds for every minute just by moving faster between targets and guns.

Above right: River practicing with the S&W M&P15-22.

My rifle accuracy needs improvement as well. Both prone and off-hand positions need work. Last time I was stretched out in the prone position I had most of my weight on my stomach so that I was having serious trouble keeping steady with my breathing.

I also learned a lot about the spinner gathering momentum and I found some new place to hit it and what kind of hold I should use — a six o’clock hold seems to work best for me.

I learned a lot from Cody about loading the shotgun, especially how to hold my loading thumb and pulling it back out after loading a shell. I also learned about positioning my shells in the shells in the right direction and where on my belt to put them.

I learned a lot in my first 3-Gun training session and certainly have a few goals to work on now.

3-gun practice 113Poppy Vorse (13)

First big 3-gun training session, what a day! I learned so much. I can’t wait to get back out again! The day started with a brief set-up and we jumped right into the shooting. I couldn’t use a shotgun because had a concussion from a skinning fall a couple of weeks ago, but I still learned from watching the other shooters. I watched carefully as they loaded, unloaded and shot the spinner and clays. I started with my pistol. The first round I decided to use my Ruger .22 LR. That was NOT a good idea. It was taking me three shots to hit each target which definitely slowed me down. I switched to my GLOCK 9mm in a heartbeat.

Poppy with her Tactical Solutions (Ruger frame) Paclite .22 at the low-ready position.

Anyways, I would shoot the knockdowns (about 12), then I would holster my pistol and grab my M&P15-22 .22LR from Smith & Wesson from the table. Throughout the day I learned more about transitions. Then we would run up and shoot these little poppers. We would get one hit then switch popper, then back again. We hit each popper five times. This was great because you had to really move from target to target quickly. On my first round I had some issues with my rifle, every shot I would have to tap, rack and roll. I learned from my mistake and we had to switch out the lower in between stations. Every shot we missed on the rifle targets resulted in a couple pushups or sit-ups.

After lunch we moved down to the lower range. I had a blast! We started off shooting our AR .22 rifles on a little moving target. I went prone and made every shot. Then we shot like 20 bowling pins with a pistol, which was a big challenge. Then we would move to our .223 rifles. In the beginning the rifle I was using was WAY off target so we sighted it in on the spot. The next go-around I did pretty well.

3-gun practice 122Above: Five of the juniors on the Junior Shooters Magazine 3-Gun team: Alisah, Duncan, Poppy, River, and Hayden Lierman in the back.

I think the hardest part of the day was shooting the spinner with my pistol. I almost had it but then I lost focus and just plinked of random rounds. Another hard thing for me was pressing my trigger, I kept jerking it and that wasn’t going to get me anywhere. I found it very helpful to think of the surprise break. I can’t even begin to tell you how much I improved in just one day. I am so excited for our next time at the range. Next time I hope to get some practice with loading the shotgun.

Is it quicker to spend time and go prone, or shoot standing and maybe use a few more rounds? Do misses count in the rifle part of 3-gun? Editor’s note: Shooting from a standing position is preferred depending upon the size of the targets and the distance. If you have to go prone in order to hit smaller, or farther targets that is okay, just make sure that before you go prone you take your pistol out of the holster and place it in front of you facing down range. Going prone with a pistol in your holster is a safety issue. Yes, rifle misses count as a miss as well as any target you don’t try to hit also counts against you.

Day two:

Who could have known you could learn so much in one day? On Saturday I had another great day with the team. It was a blast! I learned so much, from emergency reloads, to shooting down the spinner with one magazine. Well, not exactly one magazine, but close enough. Hey, at least I got the spinner, right? It was really inspiring to watch Cody Leeper (17 and winner of the 2011 3 Gun Nation Series Junior Class) take down the spinner in just ten shots. I came close several times to getting it spun with just one magazine. We started out with 9mm and .22LR handguns. It was fun because we alternated so we could get more proficient with the .22LR, then move onto the 9mm. Then we got more into the whole “3-gun” aspect and shot a stage. This took a while but once we got through I realized how much that had helped me. Later, we shot the spinner several times and that is when I finally got the hang of it. Overall, it was an amazing day.

My one question: What is the quickest way to hit the spinner? Editor’s note: Many experienced shooters will start at the top and then go to the bottom. Some will start at the bottom and get fast enough to double-tap, or triple tap before moving to the top. Regardless, make sure you follow the target as it moves to the mid-point before shooting. Do not shoot as it is moving toward you. Make each shot hit even if it is slower. That is the sure way to spin the spinner.

Crosman Custom Pistol and 11-year Old Lucas Morgan Wins State Pistol Championship!

Posted By on May 8, 2012

2012-pistol-awards-4Lucas Morgan looks like most any 11-year old, except for the neck full of medals won with a 2300KT designed in the Crosman Custom Shop. He recently added the Nebraska State Progressive Pistol Championship by scoring a 393 of a possible 400, a new state record. He followed that with the Nebraska 4-H State Championship, Sporter Class title where he also outshot all but one in the next age group of precision shooters. Lucas outperformed shooters using some of the most recognized names in competitive shooting: Steyr, Biakal, Pardini, Moroni, Feinwerkau.

His father, Dave, is the pistol coach for the Lincoln (Nebraska) Shooting Stars and contacted Crosman ahead of the Nebraska State Championship. Dave was considering an alternate front sight for the 2300 that is in use on another Crosman competition pistol and eventually visited with Mark DeBoard, Shooting Services Manager and Crosman Prostaff.

“Here’s a kid who built a gun from the ground up right in our Custom Shop for around $300 and is out there scoring better and taking home medals against shooters using pistols costing thousands of dollars,” said DeBoard.

Lucas designed his 2300KT with the Lothar Walther barrel and Williams rear sight. Open 24/7, the Custom Shop has a huge variety of options, starting with the 2300KT pistol base configuration or the 2400KT carbine. Build one today!

3-Gun Training With Junior Shooters Magazine Part 2

Posted By on May 1, 2012

The First Major 3-Gun training of 2012

3-gun practice 123By: Duncan Dye (14)

I thought the first big 3-gun training session of the year was great. Since I had the most experience with 3-gun of the five people that were there I had to go first so everyone else could see a way to run through the course. The stage was set up so that we would run about 30 yards to the entrance and back. Then we would pick up our fully loaded shotgun (nine rounds) and take out a few targets. The shotgun targets were a spinner, a pepper popper w/clay thrower, and two 9” knock down plates. We could then expend the rest of the shells on the other 9” knockdowns scattered around the bay so we didn’t have to take them out with our pistols. After that we would have to put the shotgun back onto the table we got it from and draw our pistols so that we could take out about 11 knock downs (it depended on how many you took out with the shotgun) with the pistol. We would holster it, then run to the table and pick up our .22 AR rifles. There were 2 auto reset poppers that we had to shoot five times each. Every time we missed a shot on the rifle targets we would have to do a pushup.

3-gun practice 171After running at the beginning I found out that I needed to run more often because I started breathing hard and it became hard to hold the guns steady. I also found out that with the pistol targets I needed to stop jerking the trigger. I could easily stop that because every pistol shot I could say “squeeze” to myself to remember not to jerk the trigger. I should have thought about where to go prone with the rifle when I had to shoot the poppers because I could barely see the heads of them when I did go prone. This was because from where I was the poppers were hidden behind the stands for the knock downs, I even moved back and forth to see the targets on the first run.

I am glad to say I had a lot of fun at the practice and have only one question; what could I do to help me acquire longer range targets faster with my rifle except for actually shooting?

Editor’s answer: Set the magnification on the scope so that two targets can be observed. If you are using iron peep sights try to open the other eye shooting with both eyes open.

3-Gun Training With Junior Shooters Magazine Part 1

Posted By on April 22, 2012

2012  Multigun practice headed to Ironman 031 - Copy(Above right: Poppy Vorse shooting her S&W AR .22 LR during practice. She uses Blade-Tech holsters and magazine pouches, a GLOCK 17, a Mossberg SA-20, and a Next Generation Arms X7 rifle (lying next to her).

Introduction

By: Andy Fink with Duncan Dye (14), Alisah Lierman (16), Hayden Lierman (13), Poppy Vorse (13), River Vorse (13), Cody Leeper (17).

3-Gun competition is a one of the fastest growing shooting sports there is. It is also a sport that juniors can participate in and enjoy. It is fun, fast, requires strategy, and being in shape helps. The sport has gotten a big boost with the 3-Gun Nation series of TV shows. Though Junior Shooters magazine covers all of the shooting supports and actively encourages and helps new shooters in a variety of sports, we have placed an emphasis on providing firearms and gear for those juniors who want to get into 3-Gun competition. This is thanks to our sponsors and many people that are supporting this effort. We also provide training through volunteer staff and later this year will be conducting a 3-Gun clinic for juniors.                                

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(Setting up targets during training. L to R: River Vorse, Cody Leeper, Duncan Dye, Hayden Lierman.)

Each year, the Junior Shooters Magazine 3-Gun Program works with a number of juniors with ages ranging from 13-18. The big event we train for each year is held the first part of June – the MGM Ironman! This is the toughest 3-Gun competition in the nation. Over two and half days you shoot 1,300 – 1,500 rounds of pistol, rifle, and shotgun at multiple targets, some of which are moving. The stages last anywhere from two minutes to eight minutes and though exhilarating, are also exhausting. We get set up the later part of the previous year and actually start training in February.

IMG_6164Our first year of doing this was in 2008 when we had the first junior girl, Sarah Bowers (16), participate in the MGM Ironman.

Check out the 2008 video by clicking on the small photo to the right of Sarah Bowers shooting the Texas Star.

We skipped 2009 and started back in 2010 with four juniors and in 2011 we had five juniors (all boys). This year, 2012, we have six juniors including two girls. We also have Cody Leeper (17) the returning 3-Gun Nation Series 2011 Junior Champion returning. This year we also have Junior Shooters shooting shirts for them to wear. In order to participate in this program each junior must sign the Junior Shooters creed, write articles, agree that school comes first, always conduct themselves as good sportsman, meet their obligations, represent our sponsors and advertisers well, and be safe.

I thought it would be a good idea for you to see, and read about, what we do in 3-Gun training and get an idea of what 3-Gun competition is all about. Therefore, we will be including on our website the process and the stories of our juniors. We will try to have a new article published on our 3-Gun training each week. A photo of our 2012 team is shown below.

If you are interested in participating in this program please give me, Andy Fink, a call at 208-629-8967 of send me an email at publisher@juniorshooters.net.

 

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(Junior Shooters magazine’s 2012 3-Gun Team.  Top: Alisah Lierman (16) who shoots a FNH FNX9, a Stag Arms Model 3G .223, and a FNH SLP 12-Gauge shotgun with her brother Hayden Lierman (13) who shoots a FNH FNX-9, a custom built AR-15 Stag Arms – Badger barrel and parts from Brownells, and a FNH SLP shotgun. Left: Poppy Vorse (13) uses a Mossberg SA-20 Bantam, GLOCK-17, and Next Generation Arms X7 rifle. Right: L to R Duncan Dye (14), River Vorse (13), and Cody Leeper (17). Duncan shoots a Rock River Arms A4 LAR-15 fixed stock with an Eotech dot in Limited, and a FNH SLP shotgun while his pistol is either a GLOCK-17, 34, SigSauer 1911 .45 acp, or a custom Bar-Sto 2011 double stack 9mm. River shoots a FNH SCAR-16, a GLOCK-17, and an FNH SLP shotgun. Coody Leeper, the 2011 3-Gun Nation Junior Champion, shoots a Next Generation Arms X7, a FNH SLP shotgun and his pistol is either a GLOCK-34 or a FNH FS-9. Cody and Duncan are experienced 3-Gun shooters while this is the first year for Poppy, River, Alisah, and Hayden.)

Before signing off, I would like to thank our 3-Gun sponsors. A current list is included below but many more are coming on board to support Junior Shooters magazine’s effort in getting more juniors into the sport of 3-Gun.

  • · 3 Gun Gear
  • · Aimpoint
  • ·Alpen Scopes (our biggest scope sponsor)
  • · Bar-Sto Precision Machine
  • · Black Hills Ammunition
  • · Bladetech
  • · Brownells (our biggest non-firearm sponsor)
  • · Bushmaster
  • · Bushnell
  • · Caldwell Shooting Supplies
  • · Cavalry Arms
  • · Champion Targets
  • · Eotech
  • · Federal Ammunition
  • · FNH (our biggest firearm sponsor)
  • · GLOCK
  • · Horus Vision
  • · L.A.R. Manufacturing – Grizzly Arms
  • · Lancer Systems
  • · Magpul
  • · MGM Targets
  • · Mossberg
  • · Next generation Arms
  • · Radians
  • · Rock River Arms
  • · Rudy Project
  • · Ruger
  • · Rugged Gear
  • · Safariland
  • · Sig Sauer
  • · Sightron
  • · Stag Arms
  • · Swarovski
  • · Erijicon
  • · Umarex
  • · Valdada
  • · Viking Tactics
  • · Warne Scope Mounts
  • · Winchester Ammunition
  • · Wolf Performance Ammunition
  • · Zero Ammunition

On the Range or in the Garage, Take a Look at Champion Targets!

Posted By on April 17, 2012

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From paper targets to spinners, DuraSeal and metal, to clays and throwers, Champion targets have just about anything you need. They also have excellent safety glasses and ear protection. Check out the picture to the right to get a glimpse of their excellent offerings.

We have received a variety of targets over the years which we have used extensively in training youth in the shooting sports. All have performed very well. We received two bullet trap targets.

The first is the .22 Rimfire Bullet Trap (not for high velocity loads). This trap works very well for small bore competition and precision practice in a safe area.

The second is the pellet gun trap. It provides immediate visual feedback and is excellent for using in the garage or basement.

In both cases, make sure there is a safe backstop behind the traps.

Check the photos out below and check out Champion targets at: www.championtarget.com.CT_40801_BulletTrapFor22LR_L

The .22 Rimfire Bullet Trap is a great trap and target for fun and practice. Make sure there is also a good, safe, backstop behind it.

CT_40810_PelletTrap_diamondsThe pellet trap on the left is great for practicing in the garage or basement. Ensure there is a good, safe backstop behind it such as a thick hanging tarp or other material that will halt any stray pellets.