Junior Shooters

Posted By admin on April 20, 2010

By: Jonathan Harling jonathan@chevalier-adv.com
Photos Courtesy of: USA Biathlon (above – Sarah Studebaker)

(Editor’s Note: Becoming a member of one of the US Olympic shooting teams is an outstanding objective for a junior to reach toward. We therefore support, and promote, all of those involved in promoting youth shooting sports and the US Olympic teams.)

After competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C., the United States Biathlon Team recently gained more momentum with the support from Winchester Ammunition’s announcement to become a “Gold Inner Circle” sponsor.

“These are fine young men and women who represent the shooting sports extremely well and Winchester is proud of our U.S. team for representing our nation with honor and determination at the 2010 Winter Olympics” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of marketing and sales for Winchester® Ammunition.  

                                                 (above – Tim Burke)

Biathlon is a sport that captivates and fascinates nearly all who see it. The world-class Biathlete attempts to combine the physically demanding sport of cross-country skiing with the intense precision of rifle marksmanship. The opposing disciplines collide with unique drama at the shooting range. With hearts pounding nearly three times a second, athletes struggle to control their breathing as they attempt to hold their rifles steady and squeeze off a successful shot, knowing that each shot, and the number of seconds it takes to make it, will determine who stands on the podium that day.

“The news of Winchester’s support generated a huge round of applause at one of our last team meetings,” commented Max Cobb, executive director of the United States Biathlon Team (USBA). “Our athletes and coaches tremendously appreciate the growing confidence in our team that Winchester’s support represents.”

Founded in 1980, the USBA works with Biathlon Clubs and Regional Centers around the country to organize training and competition at the grass roots level and staffs and finances the US Biathlon National Team, Development Team and Junior Team.
For more information about the U.S. Biathlon Team, visit www.biathlon.teamusa.org/ or contact Bob Delfay at rdelfay@earthlink.net.

To learn more about Winchester, its complete line of products and its involvement with shooting sports, visit the newly designed site at Winchester Ammunition.
Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports.

Winchester® Ammunition has been the exclusive ammunition sponsor of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team since 1999. The mission of the USA Shooting organization is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the United States and govern international shooting in the U.S. Winchester has taken the initiative to become a leader in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our country’s proud shooting sports heritage. To receive more information about the U.S. Shooting Team, visit USA Shooting.

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Posted By admin on April 18, 2010

By: Guy VanDyke Say adios to scrounging around Web sites trying to find up-to-date hunting and fishing regulations. Find interactive regulation guides for all 50 states quickly and easily at huntnfishregs.com. “We’re not only making hunting and fishing regulations easier to find, they will be fully interactive,” said Guy VanDyke, vice president of sales for huntnfishregs.com. “Our navigation tools will help you find exactly what you need. Plus, you can email the regulation guides, download PDFs and print them out.” In addition, visitors to the site also will find many other useful tools to help them plan their hunting and fishing trips. While you’re at the site, buy your hunting or fishing license, find a hunter safety course and check out maps, fishing reports, weather/lunar forecasts and get contact information for state and federal natural resource agencies. The founders of huntnfishregs.com, VanDyke and his partner Jeff Hunt, who serves as the organization’s vice president of marketing/creative director, each have more than 15 years of experience producing hunting and fishing regulation guides. Plus, they are avid sportsmen who know exactly what it takes to plan a trip afield. “Our vision is to supply sportsmen and women with all the information they need for legal, successful and safe hunting and fishing trips,” VanDyke said. For more information, visit huntnfishregs.com.

Media Contact: Guy VanDyke gvandyke@huntnfishregs.com www.huntnfishregs.com 801-434-7661

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Posted By admin on April 5, 2010

By: Bill Brassard NSSF
Photos by: NSSF & Junior Shooters

Parents Can Choose from Shotgun, Rifle and Handgun Programs

NEWTOWN, Conn. — Warmer weather and more hours of daylight make spring the perfect time to introduce youngsters to the shooting sports. To help get children properly started in these safe, adult-supervised and fun activities, parents have many programs from which to choose.

Programs exist for practically every age level, allowing youngsters to find the type of target shooting that best suits their interests and abilities, whether it’s shooting clay pigeons with a shotgun or silhouette targets with a rifle or falling steel plates with a handgun. Certified instructors and adult coaches ensure that youngsters understand and follow the rules of firearm safety in addition to learning marksmanship skills that will help them enjoy these sports with friends and family for years to come.

Parents, particularly those with limited or no exposure to recreational shooting, should know that the shooting sports are rated among the safest of all sports. The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s brochure, “A Parent’s Guide to Recreational Shooting for Youngsters,” can explain what the shooting sports are all about and is available online at www.nssf.org/lit. For the millions of parents who already know the enjoyment of recreational shooting, it’s welcome news when their children say they want to participate, too.

“The shooting sports provide a great way for youngsters to meet new friends who share their excitement for these outdoor activities,” said Steve Sanetti, president of the National Shooting Sports Foundation. “Shooting is every bit as challenging and fun as other supervised youth sports. It helps develop not only shooting skills but positive life skills, too, such as respect for authority, personal responsibility, teamwork and sportsmanship.”

All the programs listed below offer an introduction to target shooting, and some provide opportunities for individual and team competition. In addition to these programs, a local shooting range or firearms retailers can help a youngster get the proper start in the shooting sports. To find a shooting range near you, visit the NSSF Web site www.wheretoshoot.org. Find a federally licensed firearms retailer near you at http://www.nssf.org/retailers/find.cfm.

Scholastic Clay Target Program: The NSSF-developed Scholastic Clay Target Program, now administered by the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation, is for newcomers and experienced shooters. Under the supervision of adult coaches, SCTP provides team competition for youth in skeet, trap and sporting clays, with the opportunity to win state and national championships. Learn more at http://www.sssfonline.org/.

AIM (Academics, Integrity, Marksmanship): AIM provides a safe and positive experience with firearms and registered trapshooting for youth elementary school through college age. AIM encourages good sportsmanship and personal responsibility through competition while establishing the foundation to make trapshooting a lifelong avocation. Learn more at http://www.shootata.com/aim/aim4ata.html

Junior USA Shooting Patch Program: This NSSF patch program provides an excellent opportunity for youngsters to get started in target shooting. Under adult supervision, participants learn safety and shooting basics while earning official Junior USA Shooting team riflery or shotgunning patches. Learn more at http://www.nssf.org/JRUSA/

Boy Scouts of America: The Boy Scouts have long taught youth the safe, responsible and intelligent handling, care and use of firearms, BB guns and other air guns. Boy Scouts offer merit badges in shotgun and rifle shooting. Learn more at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/boyscouts/advancementandawards/meritbadges.aspx

National 4-H Shooting Sports: More than 300,000 4-H members have been introduced to shotgun, rifle, muzzleloader and handgun shooting through this program, which emphasizes the development of youth as responsible, productive citizens. The activities of the program and the support of adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth and conservation ethics. Learn more at http://www.4-hshootingsports.org/

Scholastic Steel Challenge: The SSC provides the opportunity for young adults aged 12 through 20 to participate in the challenging sport of “speed steel” in a supportive environment taught by trained adult coaches who focus on the safe handling and use of handguns.

In addition to the programs mentioned above, the following organizations also provide youngsters with opportunities to get started in recreational shooting:

American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program:
http://www.legion.org/shooting

Civilian Marksmanship Program:
http://www.odcmp.com/

National Rifle Association Education and Training Division:
http://www.nra.org

National Sporting Clays Association:
http://mynsca.com

National Skeet Shooting Association:
http://mynssa.com

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 5,500 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

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Posted By admin on April 2, 2010

Remington Outdoor Foundation teamed up with the National Archery in the Schools Program® (NASP) to offer college scholarships.

The Remington Outdoor Foundation has partnered with the National Archery in the Schools Program® to offer $3,000 in scholarships to college-bound students who are registered to participate in the 2010 NASP® National Tournament.

“For the Remington Outdoor Foundation, offering NASP® scholarships falls right in line with our mission to support our partners’ efforts to share hunting and target shooting traditions with youth, women and other participants,” said Jim Moore, president of Remington Outdoor Foundation. “We’re encouraged by the fact that a significant percentage of NASP® students reported they are more interested in other shooting sports, including hunting, since taking the archery program in school.”

High school seniors who write and submit a 500- to 1,000-word essay that answers the question, “How has the National Archery in the Schools Program® changed my life?” can win a $1,500 first place scholarship while second and third place winners will receive $1,000 and $500 respectively to help pay for their college education.

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be registered to participate in the 2010 NASP® National Tournament, and winners will be announced at that event. For information about the world’s largest archery tournament, which will be hosted May 7-8 in Louisville, Ky., visit https://archeryintheschools.org/.

The deadline to submit essays and completed applications is April 30. Students can find the scholarship guidelines and application form and submit their entry at Remington Outdoor Foundation High School Essay Contest or email to info@nasparchery.com. Students and instructors can receive NASP program updates and information by visiting NASP®’s Facebook Fan page.

If you know a college-bound high school senior who is participating in the 2010 NASP® National Tournament, encourage him or her to write an essay and possibly win a scholarship.

About the National Archery in the Schools Program

NASP® provides international style archery training in physical education classes for grades 4 – 12. What began as a pilot program in 21 Kentucky middle schools in 2002 has grown to 5,500 schools in 46 states, four Canadian provinces and Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Since its inception, 5.2 million students have received training. For more information, visit https://archeryintheschools.org/.

About Remington Outdoor Foundation

Remington Outdoor Foundation, which was founded in January 2009 as a nonprofit 501 (C) 3, supports the efforts of its partners to share hunting, target shooting and other outdoor traditions with youth, women and other participants while emphasizing safety, training and ethics. Remington Outdoor Foundation also upholds conservation principles through assisting partnership work on habitat enhancement, wildlife research and management projects. For more information, visit http://remingtonoutdoor.org/.

News Release March 30, 2010
Media contact:
Tom Bennett
tbennett@nasparchery.com

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Posted By admin on March 29, 2010

By: Michael Molinaro; USAMU PAO
Photos By: Michael Molinaro

FORT BENNING, Ga. – The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit continued its full-fledging support of America’s youth when it hosted the 2010 U.S. Army Junior Air Rifle Championships Mar. 21-23 at Fort Benning’s Pool Indoor Range. This was the fourth year the U.S. Army sponsored the event, fostering junior participation in prestigious state and national rifle competitions, promoting firearms safety and connecting the youngsters with the expertise and professionalism of the USAMU.

“Youth shooting programs require dedicated mentors in order to be successful and U.S. Army Soldiers are the ideal mentors and role models for our Nation’s youth,” said Lt. Col. Daniel Hodne, commander, USAMU.

“The Army’s involvement in youth shooting programs is a perfect fit; the USAMU is designed to fill this role. We teach, coach, and mentor junior shooters on a weekly basis.”

The competition is conducted in two phases: a state championship postal phase and the national championships, said Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Heermann, accessions liaison, USAMU. State Championship matches enable sporter- and precision-class position juniors of all marksmanship levels an opportunity to test their talent against other junior shooters in their home states.

“Coming from numerous shooting clubs, high schools, junior ROTC’s, 4-H and other organizations, there were more than 900 initial entries from 41 states participating in this year’s state qualifying matches,” he said. “The best state championship teams then are invited to compete against the top junior teams and shooters in the nation, along with the ten highest ranking at-large individual competitors in each class, at the National Championship.”

In the precision class, the Fort Benning Junior Rifle Club, Georgia, took home first place in the team category. The Delta Rifles, Alaska, came in second. Emily Holsopple, Wilcox, Pennsylvania, won the individual championship.

Arielle Mouhot, Columbus, Georgia, came in second and Catherine Green, Coventry, Rhode Island, finished in third place.

In the sporter class, the King George Navy JROTC, Virgina, team won the championship. They were followed by Zion Bention High School, Illinois.

Christopher Potts, New Market, Alabama, won the sporter class individual championship. Tyler Rico, Tucson, Arizona, was the runner-up and Mikaelah Atchley, Daleville, Alabama, came in third.

The intense preparation for the competition makes all of the competitor’s winners before they even arrive, said Hodne. Becoming a good shooter requires discipline, focus, and commitment, all essential traits that translate directly to success in life. Sixteen of the competitors at the championships will carry those traits with them to the military upon graduation from high school.

“These fine young men and women made a decision that will undoubtedly produce a profound positive impact, not only on their own lives, but also on the military,” said Hodne.

“I know it’s going to open up a lot of opportunities,” said Kamaren Braxton, New Market, Alabama, who will enroll in the Auburn University ROTC program on a scholarship this fall. “If you’re in the Army, it makes you a better leader and makes you better prepared for the real world.”

Mr. Michael Molinaro, YA
Public Affairs Officer
US Army Marksmanship Unit
7031 Bills St Rm 208
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-5436 – Office

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Posted By admin on March 11, 2010

By: Andy Fink

Whether you are cleaning a gun, mounting a scope, disassembling or assembling, or working on any firearm, you want a stable platform. It would also be nice to if you could angle the firearm     (Ruger Hawkeye with scope rings mounted & the vise titled)
so that you can work on it easier. Well, it is here! The revolutionary multi-function gun vise from Lyman is ideal for the active gunsmith or the casual shooter. It has all sorts of adjustments like angling left or right, clamps, tilts, length, and inserts. Shown here with a Ruger Hawkeye .22/250 that we mounted a Bushnell long range scope on, it has become one of our regular shooting accessories.

(Bushnell Elite 4200 6X24 scope mounted on a Ruger Hawkeye in .22-250) 

It really doesn’t make any difference if you are mounting a scope, disassembling a firearm, cleaning, installing sling mounts, changing a stock, working on a pistol’s action, or any other number of items that take place when working on guns. The Lyman Revolutionary gun vise is the perfect tool to have. With so many adjustments and angles it really does make working on a firearm so much easier. (checking the trigger pull with a Lyman digital trigger pull gauge – note the 2.38 pound trigger pull on the out-of-the-box Ruger Hawkeye in .22-250)

(What a host of configurations)

Check out Lyman’s products at www.lymanproducts.com.

Copyright & Published By Junior Shooters & Junior Sports Magazines Inc. March 2010

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Posted By admin on March 2, 2010

By Rob Larson

When I applied for this competition, I had no idea what it would become.

Our normal Skeet competition here in Tucson usually has about 12 to 18 competitors from all around Arizona, but mostly from Tucson, Sierra Vista and Yuma.

I started to receive commitments to attend from all the usual athletes, Matt O. & Matt L. from Sierra Vista, Wes and Brad B., John G., Cody and Kaycee M. from Yuma, Josh H., Clay H. and Jacob R. from Tucson. Then something happened, Jill H. and Chase H. both tired of just watching their brothers shoot decided to enter, “Great” I thought we might be starting a trend here.                                                                               (Kaycee McNutt)

(left to Right – John, Rob, Gene, Matt L, Matt O, Kaycee, Peter, Wes, Kim Rhode, Brad, Chase, Jill, Josh, Cody , Clay)

Then I received a phone call one night after leaving range from a gentleman who called himself Richard Rhode. Mr Rhode said his daughter was thinking about coming to our little competition. He didn’t have to say who his daughter was, because I know there is only one Rhode in USA Shooting and that is Kim Rhode. My heart fluttered and the doubts started to come up “could I throw a shoot that was worthy of someone like Kim”. Well, I guess all I could do was try to do my best. Then a couple of days later I received another call, the man identified himself as Dan Reeves I joked and said “like the football coach” But I knew who Dan was from reading about the sport in the 80’s and 90’s when Dan was a member of the National team, I was also told that if I ever wanted a good coach to come to Tucson for a clinic Dan Reeves would be a very good choice.   (Cody McNutt Left)

Anyhow Dan said he had a student (Peter K.) that would like to compete but this young man had never competed before and in fact had only been shooting since September. I told Dan that there were going to be several athletes shooting their first match and Peter would be more than welcome to attend.

Kim, her husband Mike and Kim’s parents along with Dan Reeves and Peter showed up about 4pm on Thursday afternoon, I was able to open a field and they ended up shooting quite a few targets before they decided they had better check in to their hotel and get something to eat, But before they left a strange thing happened.

 
(Kim Rhode, Matt L and Matt’s sister)

(Brad, Cody, Matt L., Kim Rhode, Kaycee, unidentified,  Clay)

Now I don’t know if all Four Time Olympic Medal winners pick up their own hulls, but I do know that Kim Rhode does and not only that, after the field was cleaned, she went to a motor home where an retired couple that was staying there for the Spring Grand and offered them the “Once Fired Winchester AA Hulls”. Needless to say she only had to ask once. (I think Kim made a friend for life of that couple)

The next day Kim and Peter were able to train while I was at my real job and by that afternoon when I made it back to the range they were gone. But sitting on a bench was another box of double A’s waiting for someone who needed them.

We held an unofficial practice Friday afternoon and evening and a young man who is shooting with our local SCTP club saw what was happening and asked if he could try a round. Gene K. broke a 14 in his first round of Olympic Skeet and he was hooked.

Gene entered the competition on Saturday morning. So now I have four competitors who have never shot in a USA Shooting International Skeet Competition.
(Rob Larson, Chase)

The next morning before the match, we held a short competitors meeting and introduced the new shooters to everyone else. I asked Kim if she had any advice for the athletes.

Kim smiled and said “Shoot in as many competitions as you can, don’t worry about the scores until the end of the match, have fun and most important Never Give Up” I am sure I have said those things 100 times to our athletes , but I am also sure that coming from Kim it meant a whole lot more.

Well the match on Saturday went well and I was surprised at the scores from two of our newcomers, Peter was tied for second place overall with Matt L. (Of course Kim was in first place. But she had already asked to be excluded from any medal consideration, because she did not want to take a medal from a youth) and Gene was also in the running for a medal in the J2 division.  (Kaycee McNutt Left)

We had a potluck dinner on Saturday night and Kim, Mike and her parents came. (Dan wasn’t feeling too well it seems he had just had a hip replaced a few weeks before – The man is tough)

Once again Kim and her family spent time with all of us and helped us with advice on everything from fund raising to coaching our youth. Kim also was able to find some very old books at an antique store that she was very proud of.

Sunday rolled around and it was a great day, the weather was warm, there was no wind and it wasn’t too long before targets were hitting the ground in pieces (Or just big ink dots in the sky in Kim’s case)                                      (Peter K.) 

It seemed that everyone at the range knew that Kim was shooting and it wasn’t long before we had quite a crowd, Kim handled it great and seemed to always have time to talk to someone or answer a question between her rounds and her flanking duties (Yes she did flank also) Kim’s husband Mike and I talked (we both work in the air conditioning trade) and her parents seemed to get cornered by someone almost every time they turned around. But they were gracious enough to put up with all the hoopla.

After the award ceremony Kim once again could be found signing autographs and giving advice to our young shooters and then came the time that they had to go (it’s a long drive back to California) They said goodbye to everyone and off they went with a promise to return as often as time would permit.  (Matt Lainhart)

I am sure that there are 13 USA Shooting athletes here in Arizona who will long remember the weekend they spent shooting with Kim Rhode, I know I will.

I would also like to thank Kim, Mike and her Parents along with Dan Reeves and Peter for not only showing up to compete at our little competition, But also for showing us that no matter who you are or what you have accomplished in life, you can still be Gracious, Humble, and Kind.

Thank You Kim.

              (Clay Hernandez )

( unidentified & Kim Rhode four time Olympian on right)

Kim Rhode won her first Olympic gold medal in Atlanta in 1996 just two days after turning 17. Since that time, Kim has added a bronze medal in Sydney in 2000, another gold medal in Athens in 2004 and a silver medal in Beijing in 2008. Kim is now attempting to become the first individual Olympian in U.S. history to earn an Olympic medal in five consecutive Olympic Games. Rhode recently qualified for the 2010 USA Shooting Team and with her first 2010 World Cup win, she has begun accumulating points for the right to represent the U.S. in London in 2012

Tucson Trap & Skeet Club: www.tucsontrapandskeet.com

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Posted By admin on February 25, 2010

By: The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)

MORE THAN $100,000 TO 16 SCHOOLS . . . Harvard University, Clemson University, the University of Vermont, Hillsdale College. From Ivy League to smaller schools, the National Shooting Sports Foundation has provided 16 colleges and universities with early Christmas presents — grants to help more students get involved in the shooting sports. “NSSF is making these grants available in response to a growing interest in the shooting sports on campuses across the country,” said Zach Snow, NSSF’s senior shooting promotions coordinator. “Graduates of scholastic shooting programs like the NSSF-developed Scholastic Clay Target Program want to continue participating in their favorite sport when they go off to college, and once there they’re eager to introduce new friends, classmates and faculty to this lifetime activity. At the same time, collegiate shooting programs help create a positive image for the shooting sports and firearms ownership.” A total of $109,500 in grant money was awarded for new and existing shooting programs at the schools. Harvard University, for example, will use its grant to revive the Harvard Shooting Club, founded in 1883, and which has been dormant since 2003; raise awareness of the shooting sports within Harvard community and general public; and host firearms education events on campus. Read more about the 16 schools and what they are planning to do with their grant awards. Find more information on NSSF’s College Shooting Sports Initiative at www.nssf.org/college.

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Posted By admin on February 20, 2010

By: Andy Fink

When I was a kid I used to love to browse through my dad’s gun magazines and especially his catalogs. Well, nothing has changed over the years. When catalogs of shooting industry products cross my desk or a new release comes out I get excited and can’t wait to get my hands it. The same is true of Midway’s new Catalog #33. I just received mine last week and it was just as exciting as I expected. Just about everything you need for the shooting sports and more. Check it out when you can at MidwayUSA.

Their news release on the catalog follows:
_______________________________________

Columbia, MO

MidwayUSA a catalog and Internet retailer offering Just About Everything? for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing and Hunting, is pleased to announce the release of Master Catalog #33. MidwayUSA really does have JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING^SM including:

• • Over 27,000 Products for Shooters
• • Over 24,000 Products for Reloaders
• • Over 32,000 Products for Gunsmiths
• • Over 7,000 Products for Hunters

Most of these products are featured in this nearly 1,000-page catalog.

“Customers tell us every year they look forward to seeing this catalog in the mail,” says Aaron Oelger, vice president of Marketing. “A lot of work goes into the Master Catalog to ensure great product selection, quick and easy navigation and the best possible product information. Every year we improve the Master Catalog by listening to our Customers and reviewing catalog best practices.”

The new Master Catalog began mailing to current Customers in February. For new Customers, Master Catalog #33 is free with the first order. If a Customer is not yet ready to make a purchase, they may order the catalog and pay only the cost of shipping.

For more information about MidwayUSA or to obtain a copy of MidwayUSA Master Catalog #33, please visit MidwayUSA or call 1-800-243-3220.

For Further Information Contact: Date: February 19, 2010

Aaron Oelger For Release: Upon Receipt

(573) 447-5113

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Posted By admin on February 11, 2010

By: Mary Beth Vorwerk

                  (Kyle Granger DeWitt chosen for the junior Olympic shotgun team)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 9, 2010) – Nineteen junior trap and skeet shooters have been selected to the 2010 Shotgun Junior Olympic team.  The Junior Olympic team is selected annually by the USA Shooting National Shotgun Coach based on an individual shooter’s performance in the last year’s shooting events, including the National Junior Olympics and National Championships. 

                (Gayla Gregory chosen for the junior Olympic shotgun team)

Also taken into consideration for a spot on the JO team are volunteer activities, academic performance and the National Coach’s judgment on potential for future success.  The 2010 JO team will be supported by USA Shooting with ammo, entry fees and a team vest.  Past JO team members include Olympic gold medalist Vincent Hancock (skeet) and 2009 World Cup Cairo bronze medalist Rachael Heiden (trap).  

The 2010 Junior Olympic team members include:

• Dustin Anderson (Woodstock, Ga.)
• Roger Zach Bollman (Defiance, Mo.)
• Katelyn Bonn (Portland, Ore.)
• Karl (Trey) Buretz (Greenwood Village, Colo.)
• Michael Cates (Centennial, Colo.)
• Kyle Granger DeWitt (Bryan, Texas)
• Michael Flores (Sacramento, Calif.)
• Hunter Gallant (Cord, Ark.)
• Jacob Gongo (Pottsville, Pa.)
• Gayla Gregory (College Station, Texas)
• Brandi Hobbs (Edinboro, Pa.)
• Colin King (Mount Pleasant, Tenn.)
• Riley Moody (Owasso, Okla.)
• Austin Odom (Benton, Ark.)
• Dustin Perry (Lovelady, Texas)
• Steven Nash Porter (Bryan, Texas)
• Dakotah Richardson (Godley, Texas)
• Garrett Walters (Burs Oak, Mich.)
• Wesley Wilcox (Greenbrier, Ark.)

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Posted By admin on February 9, 2010

By: Andy Fink

I have used Hodgdon’s reloading manuals for a number of years. I have always found them extensive, very helpful, and full of information on the latest cartridges. The 2010 manual looks like it is going to be just as useful as the previous ones. Check out the news release below and click on the graphic to take you to their website.

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Media Release:

The 2010 Hodgdon Annual Manual, it’s the reloader’s resource

Shawnee Mission Kansas, October 2009. Hodgdon® The Gunpowder People™ is proud to announce the 2010 edition of the Hodgdon Annual Manual. Now in its 7^th year, the Hodgdon Annual Manual is so much more than any ordinary reloading manual, it features well in excess of 5,000 rifle and pistol loads, information on 56 Hodgdon, IMR® and Winchester® powders, 44 cartridge updates, brand new data for the 6.5 Grendel and 6.5 Creedmoor, propellant burn rate and usage charts, thought provoking articles by top gun writers like Layne Simpson and Jim Carmichel and additional topics too numerous to mention.

Many of the articles in the 2010 Hodgdon Annual Manual spotlight the spectacular new varmint, match powder, IMR 8208 XBR. There’s no target too small for IMR 8208 XBR. Extensive reloading information is included in this manual with popular cartridges such as the 17 Remington, 223 Remington, 204 Ruger, 6PPC, 308 Winchester, 338 Federal and much more.

It’s the reloader’s resource, get the new Hodgdon Annual Manual January 2010 before it sells out at newsstands everywhere or look for it at favorite gun dealers for just $8.99. For more on the manual contact Hodgdon at 913-362-9455, visit hodgdon.com home of the “Reloading Data Center”, or write to 6231 Robinson, Shawnee Mission, KS 66202.

Media Release
Contact: Chris Hodgdon
(V) 913-362-9455
(F) 913-362-1307
chris@hodgdon.com
October 2009

www.hodgdon.com

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Posted By admin on January 26, 2010

iPhone users can now download Winchester® Ammunition’s award-winning Ballistics Calculator for free. Winchester has taken all of the features and functionality from its Web site version of the Ballistics Calculator and developed a user-friendly interface for the iPhone.

The iPhone version of Winchester’s Ballistics Calculator will allow users to choose their type of ammunition and compare up to three different Winchester products with easy-to-read, high-tech ballistic charts and graphs. You can customize shooting conditions by entering wind speed and outside temperature, adjust zero marks for sighting in.

The Web based calculator is also live at www.winchester.com/ballistics.

“With so many of our customers using iPhones these days, it’s only fitting that we provide this feature to them,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of domestic and international marketing and sales for Winchester Ammunition. “Having the Ballistics Calculator plugged into your iPhone while you’re at the range, or in the field will be a valuable tool. Users will be able to plug in conditions, test their ammo and then make adjustments, if necessary.”

Winchester teamed up with Quilogy, a St. Charles, Missouri-based IT and Marketing consulting company, to develop the state-of-the-art ballistics calculator for the iPhone. The Winchester ballistics calculator for the iPhone was designed to leverage the latest iPhone technology, such as the touch and tilt features; providing Winchester customers with a rich end engaging experience.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition and its complete line of products visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester Ammunition is proud to be a leader in supporting charities

Winchester® Ammunition is partnered with The Kids & Clays Foundation to develop programs and host shooting events across the country to help raise money for Ronald McDonald Houses, Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms and the Ronald McDonald Mobile Medical Units. Ronald McDonald Houses are non-profit organizations that provide temporary lodging for families whose children are being treated in nearby hospitals. 

For more information about the shooting events or to learn how to become more involved with the Kids & Clays Foundation, call 219.874.2100 or visit www.kidsandclays.com.

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