Posted By admin on May 24, 2022

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Staff Writer

CAMP PERRY, OH – After careful review, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has presented 142 scholarships to outstanding junior marksmen through the CMP Scholarship Program for the 2021-2022 school year.

Along with a generous $30,000 contribution from the Garand Collectors Association (GCA), the CMP awarded $178,000 in scholarships to remarkable young individuals from across the country. Of the applications received, the median grade point average was an incredible 4.05 – the highest in the history of the scholarship program. Students were represented in 37 of the 50 states as well as from military stations outside the United States.

Though most students received $1,000 scholarships, CMP staff and Board members chose exceptional candidates who displayed praiseworthy attributes like involvements within extra-curricular activities and community service as well as firm commitments to marksmanship. The selected athletes received $3,000 for their accomplishments. A $5,000 Carolyn Hines Memorial Scholarship was also awarded to the top overall applicant.

Winners of the $3,000 are: Phoebe Chandler (Parker, SD), Annie Downum (Springdale, AR), Sarah Folsom (Granbury, TX), Victoria James (Woodine, MD), Isaac Joback (Fenton, MO), Alexis Kunze (Oak Harbor, WA), Abbie Leverett (Bainbridge, GA), Chanler Livingston (Chula, GA), Molly Palko (Albuquerque, NM), Emma Rhode (Kempton, PA), Benjamin Rogers (Gardner, KS), Bryce Roop (Decatur, IN), Samuel Sparrow (Hendersonville, TN), Maria Tortorelli (APO), Hannah Vaagen (Devils Lake, ND), and Elysa Walter (Sugar Hill, GA).

The Carolyn Hines Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Johnathan Dorsten of Bryan, Ohio, who has committed to the Ohio State Pistol team for the coming school year.

To review all the selected applicants, view the CMP Scholarship Program page at https://thecmp.org/youth/cmp-scholarship-program/. Congratulations!

About the CMP Scholarship Program:

CMP Scholarships are available to graduating high school JROTC, 4-H and other junior shooting club members. Scholarship applications are only accepted if they are received completed and if the applicant is a U.S. citizen, shows good moral character, is a contributing member to society and is a scholar marksman.

The CMP is dedicated to youth programs and furthering the education of the successful young adults involved within them and is proud to provide support to junior marksmen in their continuing education – helping to shape their fulfilling futures. Through these scholarships, the CMP is able to uphold its goal of awarding those who present exceptional talent, determination and citizenship within the field of marksmanship.

About Dr. Carolyn Hines:

An inspiring woman who accomplished a myriad of incredible achievements in her lifetime, Dr. Carolyn Hines spent over 20 years as a dedicated member of the CMP Board of Directors – actively involved in many measures to encourage youth opportunities but none so passionate as her leadership in the Scholarship Committee. During her commitment to the program, she was instrumental in developing a financial allocation that reached $160,000 towards marksmanship junior athletes. Dr. Hines passed in December 2019, leaving a legacy that will live on through those who will use her Memorial Scholarship to create limitless possibilities for future generations.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org.

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Posted By admin on May 8, 2022

By: Andy Fink and Aubrey Young (13)

We tested out some of the new SPD magazines, the Glock 9mm 17-round and Glock 9mm 31-round as well as AR .223 30-round magazines. They are AWESOME! Who doesn’t want a built in reloader in your magazine? The reloading mechanism is in the bottom of the magazine and is easy to use. You do need to follow the instructions and don’t turn it too much at once. Loading 2-4 rounds at a time works much better than trying to load a lot at once. You need to try it out and see what works for you.
Are you wondering how it would stand up to being dropped on the ground as you moved through a stage while changing magazines? No problems at all!

 

Here is what one of our junior writers thought:

“I really like the SPD magazines. They are easy to turn and load. They don’t jam in my firearm which is a plus. I would suggest only turning the dial 2-3 times just so you don’t have any miss loads or miss fires. They go into my firearm nice and smooth and have no problems. I like the grips on the dial so you can be assured that your fingers don’t slip while loading. When I load it takes less time. I had no complications with these mags. I got to try the 31-round mags and the 17-round mags. The SPD magazines would be a great suggestion for competitions for when you have to load quickly.”

Check them out at: SPD Mags | The Fastest And Easiest Way To Load Your Firearm

 

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Posted By admin on April 29, 2022

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Staff Writer

The results are in for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) April Monthly Air Gun Matches. The event was held April 23 at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry, Ohio, and the South CMP Competition Center in Anniston, Alabama. The Ohio location saw over 140 entries, while the Alabama location saw over 50.

The CMP Monthly Matches are open to both adults and juniors and feature air gun events such as the junior 3×20 (three position) air rifle, 60 shot air rifle and air pistol matches as well as a beginner 3×10 competition for those just starting out in the sport. Those competing in multiple Monthly Matches will also be automatically entered into the Monthly Match League and become eligible for cash prizes.

The next Monthly Match is set for May 7 in Alabama and Ohio before taking a short break and returning in September 2022. Don’t forget, the annual National Matches at Camp Perry is fast approaching. Along with numerous outdoor rifle and pistol opportunities, the schedule also features an array of National Match Air Gun events from July 10 to August 13. Competitors of all ages and experience levels are welcome to compete, so be sure to stop by! Find registration info for the Monthly Matches and the National Air Gun Events at https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/monthly-air-rifle-and-air-pistol-matches/.

April 2022 Monthly Match Results – Anniston:

3×20 Rifle:

Precision:

1. Isabella Baldwin, 17, Nashville, Tennessee – 696.1
2. Carley Seabrooke, 15, Helena, Alabama – 686.6
3. Grayson Ellis, 16, Anniston, Alabama – 683.1

Sporter:

1. Aarthe Govindaswamy, 17, Brentwood, Tennessee – 574.4
2. Jesse Harwood, 14, Kingston Springs, Tennessee – 557.3
3. George Wright, 14, Oxford, Alabama – 551.0

60 Shot Rifle:

Open:

1. Matias Kiuru, 23, Murray, Kentucky – 619.4
2. Martina Gratz, 19, Sigel, Illinois – 616.8
3. Kenlee Ewton, 17, Soddy Daisy, Tennessee – 614.9

Junior:

1. Martina Gratz, 19, Sigel, Illinois – 616.8
2. Kenlee Ewton, 17, Soddy Daisy, Tennessee – 614.9
3. Grayson Ellis, 16, Anniston, Alabama – 610.4

60 Shot Pistol:

1. Nathalia Tobar, 34, Phenix City, Alabama – 565
2. Stephanie Fryer, 37, Colorado Springs, Colorado – 560
3. SSG Sandra Uptagrafft, 51, Phenix City, Alabama – 560

ISSF Elimination Final:

Rifle:

1. Martina Gratz, 19, Sigel, Illinois – 247.5
2. Matias Kiuru, 23, Murray, Kentucky – 247.3
3. Scott Patterson, 20, Fairfax Station, Virginia – 226.4

Pistol:

1. SSG Sandra Uptagrafft, 51, Phenix City, Alabama – 560
2. Nathalia Tobar, 34, Phenix City, Alabama – 565
3. Stephanie Fryer, 37, Colorado Springs, Colorado – 560

April 2022 Monthly Match Results – Camp Perry:

3×20 Rifle:

Precision:

1. Katrina Demerle, 17, Hamilton, Ohio – 697.5
2. Emme Walrath, 16, Kenosha, WIsconsin – 695.6
3. Bremen Butler, 17, Fort Wayne, Indiana – 690.7

Sporter:

1. Katelyn Hardie, 15, Wyoming, New York – 615.5
2. Carter Freeman, 16, Grove City, Ohio – 584.8
3. Alysaa Stevens, 14, Maineville, Ohio – 574.0

60 Shot Rifle:

Open and Junior:

1. Emme Walrath, 16, Kenosha, WIsconsin – 624.2
2. Katrina Demerle, 17, Hamilton, Ohio – 617.2
3. Claudia Muzik, 16, Green Springs, Ohio – 614.6

60 Shot Pistol:

Open:

1. Timothy Schmeltzer, 25, Greenville, Michigan – 565-14X
2. Anthony Lutz, 33, Orient, Ohio – 564-15X
3. David Lange, 53, Glen Rock, New Jersey – 550-10X

Junior:

1. Blaine Simpson, 16, Sidney, Ohio – 548-9X
2. Larissa Seiler, 17, Plymouth, Michigan – 490-5X
3. Blake Hankins, 12, Lansing, Michigan – 432-1X

ISSF Elimination Final:

Rifle:

1. Katrina Demerle, 17, Hamilton, Ohio – 246.2
2. Emme Walrath, 16, Kenosha, Wisconsin – 245.4
3. Lara Spanic, 20, Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 224.1

Pistol:

1. Anthony Lutz, 33, Orient, Ohio – 234.2
2. Timothy Schmeltzer, 25, Greenville, Michigan – 231.3
3. Andrew Esposito, 38, Andover, New Jersey – 206.1

Find a complete list of results of the April Monthly Matches on the CMP Competition Tracker page at https://ct.thecmp.org/2022AprilMMOhioResults for Camp Perry and https://ct.thecmp.org/2022AprilMMAlabamaResults for Anniston.

Weekly Air Range Opportunities:

The CMP South Competition Center and the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center conduct Open Public Nights every week, where individuals of all ages are welcome to try their hands at air gun. The ranges are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST at Camp Perry and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST in Anniston. Guests may also visit the ranges by appointment Monday through Thursday. Learn more about the ranges at https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/.

Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org.

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Posted By admin on April 14, 2022

One of the best safety items to hit the market this year are the new Pilla Blade glasses from Clay Target vision. These are absolutely outstanding! Some are available at an extraordinary low price.

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Check out our full article on the great benefits of various tinted lenses of shooting glasses in Volume 46 Spring 2022 issue! Just click on the photo of the first page of the article! The article is 3 pages so click the arrow on the right when viewing the article to see pages 2-3.

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Posted By admin on March 28, 2022

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Staff Writer

Over the past year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has received several requests to sanction more air rifle and air pistol events for all age groups as athletes look for more competitive outlets. As a solution, the CMP has created the National Air Gun Championship: a three-day set of matches for adult and junior athletes.

The Inaugural National Air Gun Championship will be considered part of the Camp Perry National Matches in 2022 and is set to fire July 16-18 at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio. The scheduled timeslot allows the CMP’s junior 3PAR National Championship, the Air Gun Championship and the National Matches Smallbore events to all be fired consecutively on the grounds of Camp Perry. The National Air Gun match also follows the National Matches Pistol series, granting those individuals the chance to participate as well.

“This program will integrate easily into matches we already host and will especially complement our Smallbore program, since many air rifle and smallbore competitors fire both disciplines,” said Katie Harrington, CMP program coordinator of the event. “We’re optimistic that the addition of this new National Air Gun Match will help many of our programs grow as we produce more opportunities for our participants.”

The National Air Gun event will include a day of training, a two-member team elimination match and two days of 60-shot competitions that includes a four-member team match. The 60 Shot matches are also considered USA Shooting Designated Ranking events.

Having already upheld an established air gun program for decades, the CMP currently maintains two state-of-the-art electronic target 10-meter indoor facilities: the South CMP Competition Center in Alabama and the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio. International-style air rifle and air pistol matches offered throughout the year at the CMP’s Competition Centers include the Monthly Matches, Camp Perry Open and Dixie Double – each open to both adult and junior athletes.

The goal of introducing fresh matches to the air gun lineup is to not only provide a variety of competitive venues but also to encourage air gun participation beyond an athlete’s junior years.

“A lot of high school kids give up the sport after graduation, as well as those who compete on NCAA or club collegiate teams,” said Harrington. “The hope is to get more and more athletes to continue competition after they graduate high school – to give them a big match to work toward each year.”

 

Additionally, the CMP has implemented new Distinguished Air Rifle and Air Pistol badge programs. Starting in 2022, Air Rifle and Air Pistol competitors of all ages, not just juniors, will be able to earn Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) credits for these badges in 60-shot National Matches Air Gun Championships, Monthly Matches as well as in CMP sanctioned Air Rifle and Air Pistol club matches.

“We’ve already seen supportive interest in the Air Gun Championships before they’ve even fired, so we’re excited about the positive possibilities for our air gun program in the future,” Harrington added.

Find more about the CMP National Air Gun Matches, including registration and entry fee information, by visiting https://thecmp.org/cmp-national-matches/air-gun-national-matches/. Questions may be directed to Katie Harrington at kharrington@thecmp.org or (419) 635-2141, ext. 731.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org.

 

 

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Posted By admin on March 3, 2022

Register now to attend MidwayUSA Foundation’s Day of Clays – Nebraska and support youth shooting sports and, specifically, your favorite youth shooting team!

Held on Sunday, April 10^th at the world-class Pheasant Bonanza Hunt Club & Kennel in Tekamah, Nebraska, this fundraiser allows every entry to double as a tax-deductible donation to the youth shooting program of the registrant’s choice.  Plus, the donations are matched!  In addition, you’ll have the chance to enter a multi-prize sweepstakes for the chance to win firearms, ammo, knives, and more!

 

 

 

MidwayUSA Foundation’s Day of Clays – Nebraska is $800 for your 4-person squad. Squads will receive a complimentary lunch, a trick shooting exhibition, and a sweepstakes entry for each shooter. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

 

Register online: https://www.midwayusafoundation.org/day-of-clays-nebraska/

Early-bird registrants are entered to win a Ruger Mark IV Lite 22/45!  You must register by March 15 to qualify.

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Posted By admin on February 13, 2022

By: Brian Hamilton, Ashley Hunt (17), Ethan Hunt (16), Logan Hunt (14), and Kaitlin Hunt (12)

Brian:

I have always wanted to try out air rifles but never had enough interest in them to run out and pick one up. When Junior Shooters magazine received one for review, I figured it would be a great opportunity for me to try them out. Pulling it out of the box, I really liked the overall design of the rifle. The black synthetic stock, black matt suppressed barrel, and action, give it a cool, tactical look. The ASP20 also comes with a picatinny rail already mounted for your choice of scope. Another added feature is the smoot adjustable trigger ranging from 2.5 to 4 pounds and an easy break-action cocking mechanism (though some of the smaller juniors had difficulty with it.)

The Whiskey 3 4-12X40 scope that came with it was specifically designed for Sig Sauer airgun rifles. This is an outstanding scope making the overall package a delight to shoot.

When it came time to shoot the air rifle, I found it to be fun and accurate even out to 50 yards. With a .22 caliber 14.65 grain pellet, it can achieve a muzzle velocity of 841 FPS. Added to the accuracy, this thing is perfect for varmint shooting or whatever else your sport is. I have been shooting this air rifle for some time now and would recommend trying it out for yourself. One big advantage to the .22 air rifle, given the current struggle for ammunition, is that pellets are fully in stock and cheap to use.

Specifications:

• .22 Caliber
• Gas-Piston
• Break barrel
• Weaver/Picatinny Rail
• Black Synthetic Stock
• Integrated Suppressor
• 2-Stage Adjustable Match Lite® Trigger, 2.5-4 lbs. trigger pull
• Glide Lite™ Cocking Mechanism
• Wedge Lock Breech System eliminates barrel drop
• Up to 841 FPS with 14.65 grain lead pellet

A number of our juniors tested the ASP20 and were very impressed. We even had a brand new shooter hit a very small target out at 35 yards with his first shot. Here is what some of the juniors had to say:

Ashley (17):

This gun is unlike any other I’ve experienced!  When most people think about guns, they look kind of like a straight stick with a trigger.  With this gun though it may be a straight stick for a little bit, until you break the stick into two.  The barrel is made break open, not completely, but to the point where it feels like it’s barely hanging on.  It is like when you are breaking a stick with your knee, the whole front of the gun comes all the way down.  I was shocked to find that this once straight stick would turn into a boomerang. This is a break-action airgun.

Now, what is the use of this? This is how the gun is cocked, air pressure charged, and loaded – you break the barrel down with your hands, using a technique I could not get down.  It takes a lot of power to manipulate the Sig Sauer ASP20.  Once broken downwards, you put in a tiny little pellet right into the rear of the barrel.  Then close the barrel right back up! Turn off the safety, and you’re ready to fire! For a pellet gun, it packs a punch! It is dead on accurate and can kill a rat in a single shot!

The muzzle energy is stated as 23 Foot Pounds Energy (FPE). Compare this to the muzzle energy of a standard .22 Long Rifle out of a 22” barrel which is 116 FPE.

I could easily see the small target through the Sig Sauer Whiskey 3 4-12×40 scope at 35 yards and hit it with my first shot. Awesome!

Ethan Hunt (16):

The Sig Sauer ASP20 .22 pellet rifle is a great gun.  To load the gun, you want to put the stock on your leg.  Grab the top of the gun and pull down, be careful of where the barrel is pointing. Then put the pellet in with the flat end out.  Last pull the barrel up and it is loaded.

The gun can kill small animals with one shot so be super careful with it.  The gun takes some muscle to pull the barrel down and some long arms.  The gun is very accurate too.  So far, I haven’t missed a shot with it.  It also has a safety on it, a sweet trigger, and a really nice scope.

Logan Hunt (14) SIG SAUER  22 PELT RIFLE

The Sig Sauer 22. pellet rifle is an interesting gun that uses littles pellets.  It is very accurate and is easy to fire. I find this gun to be great. It is also powerful for shooting pellets and I like everything about this gun. It has enough power to kill a rat which is the same thing with a normal 22. rifle! The gun is also very precise, shooting very smoothly.

The really interesting thing about it is loading it. It is hard to load, you have to break the barrel down, making a weird ‘V’, which sounds like a super odd shape for a gun.  If you don’t know how to, or don’t have the strength to open the barrel and put a pellet, in you may want to reconsider to a different gun. My brother and I had a smooth time loading it, but I can’t say the same for my sister. I think it is a fun way to still go shooting, just cheaper. I would recommend this gun to someone who is about 13 or up, as it does take a lot of force to manipulate. I really enjoyed shooting this gun and hope I get another chance to in the future!

Kaitlin Hunt (12):

The Sig Sauer ASP20 Pellet Rifle is a very long rifle. To load the rifle, you take the barrel and you push down, basically half of the gun should split apart. It should stay together though. This rifle doesn’t take a normal cartridge it takes this little pellet that has no gunpowder in it. You stick the pellet in the barrel with the smaller part of the pellet in the front. Then put the barrel back together. Make sure when you do this you are very careful to keep the gun pointing down range, as it can be a little tricky to load.

The gun is loud and hard to load for someone who has short arms. I had a hard time loading this gun because I couldn’t find the right place to break the barrel. I really enjoyed shooting the gun. It is a very nice gun and I really liked the trigger and scope. It was very loud in my opinion. It doesn’t have any recoil. I hit the tiny target at 35 yards with my first shot.

 

The AIRGUN Depot (www.airgundepot.com) reviews a lot of airguns and contains a lot of information on the ASP20 here is an excerpt:

“ASP is an acronym for Advanced Sport Pellet and 20 refers to the power in foot-pounds that the.177 produces. (The.22 is advertised at 23fpe, but more on that below.) The ASP20 weighs 8.5 lbs, and is 45.6″ long, which is two to three inches shorter than most magnum break barrels.

Much of the noise from a spring gun comes from the action of the piston shooting forward and colliding with the front of the compression chamber, but a moderator does help with the downrange report, especially on magnum springers. That being said, like all magnum springers, the ASP20 is not a silent gun: in our testing, the highest sound reading was 93.3db, which is still backyard friendly for almost all backyards. The rubber butt pad on the other end of the gun will keep it settled securely in your shoulder without a lot of pressure and will keep it from slipping when you lean it up in a corner. The metal surfaces of the gun are ferritic nitrocarburized, which isn’t a coating that can wear off; instead, it is a sort of case-hardening process which toughens the metal and makes it resistant to scuffs and oxidation. It is non-reflective and doesn’t show fingerprints either. One of the most remarkable features of the ASP20 is its relatively light cocking effort. Instead of taking 50ish pounds of cocking effort like most magnum springers putting out this much power, its cocking weight is only 33 pounds, making it very pleasant for long shooting sessions. It achieves this with a number of innovations. One of these innovations, and one of the real standout features of the ASP20, is the breech lockup system that is unofficially being called the Keystone Breech Lock, because the breech locks up like a keystone in an arch. A wedge detent pulls the breech tight, and angled flanges on the breech match up with beveled shoulders to give perfect alignment each time. Of course, for this to work perfectly the pieces need to match up precisely, and that is exactly what they do. To ensure this, SIG match drills the breeches, that is, the breech and action forks are matched up, clamped together, and then drilled in one stroke. Those matched pieces are then assembled so that each gun comes out with absolutely precise lockup. And because of this design you never have to worry about it loosening up with time and wear; in fact, the breech is quite loose until you lock it up, which adds to the ease with which the gun can be cocked because you aren’t fighting the friction that most break barrels need to be accurate.”

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Posted By admin on January 30, 2022

Volume 45 Winter 2021 Issue of Junior Shooters is here! Printed in late November 2021, it is available on our website 2-3 months later. This is action packed!

Check it out:

Junior Shooters Volume 45 Winter 2021 Issue online magazine (adobe.com)

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Posted By admin on January 20, 2022

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Posted By admin on January 18, 2022

Yes! Junior Shooters magazine is at the SHOT Show!

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Posted By admin on January 1, 2022

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022

We hope you all have a happy and rewarding 2022. Enjoy a year of safe and fun shooting. My editorial in the Winter 2021 issue, Volume 45 of Junior Shooters magazine, is included below: some thoughts, and a big THANK YOU to all of you!

Big game hunting season is at its end. The competition shooting season is slowed. The outdoors is cold and blustery for many, and they may decide to shoot indoors or practice with lasers, airsoft, or dryfire. It’s time to reload and get your gear ready for next year. That holiday present you are going to get (or already got depending on when you read this) might be a new gun, reloader, new gloves, camo gear, or ammunition. (Make sure you have safety flags for all your guns and don’t forget the safety locks!)

It wouldn’t hurt to take moment to think about the past year. What went wrong? What went right? How can I do better, both personally and with my shooting? Are there people that I should be thanking for providing the wonderful experiences I have had shooting this past year? Remember, you are not alone. Who you are and who you become is mostly up to you, but it is impacted by everything you learn, the people you meet, the interactions you have, and especially, how you conduct yourself. Sometimes I think, “Did I say that?” “Could I have been a better person?”

I give thanks to all those I have met this year and how you have shaped my life and guided me. The new writers we have, the new shooters, the coaches, the parents, those stories I read and tips on our Instagram page and the ones we get from shooters across the country; they help give meaning to my life.

At the end of October, I received a call from one of your juniors who has been in the Navy for the last three years. He said, “The experience, training, and life skills I learned from Junior Shooters has filled my life with joy. What you taught me provided me with more safety and firearms training than I have received anywhere. I have qualified over 3,000 seamen in the M4 and M9. What you taught me gave me the confidence I needed. Learning life skills, reviewing products, writing articles, and being part of the Junior Shooters team, and safely shooting 3-Gun competitions and practicing is more important than I could have known. Thank you.” I have had many such calls over the years and each one fills my heart with joy.

I am sure all of you that are coaches and parents have had such experiences. To hear such positive feedback is so rewarding. I feel so blessed to know that this year I made a difference, and all those involved in teaching, writing, coaching, supporting the shooting sports, providing guidance, and those family members supporting each of us are making a difference.

I thank you.

Andy Fink, Editor-In-Chief, Junior Shooters magazine

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Posted By admin on December 27, 2021

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Trigger control is vital to hitting your target.  One the best new products I have seen come out  recently for strengthening your trigger is, the Trigger Pro. With a real pistol grip, this device works very well. This would make a great a gift for any shooter. Give them a call and get yours soon.

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