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Team Safariland Shooters Maggie Reese & Tasha Hanish Win USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals with Safariland ELS Belt System

Team Safariland Shooters Maggie Reese & Tasha Hanish Win USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals with Safariland ELS Belt System

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Jacksonville, FL –-(Ammoland.com)- Safariland, a BAE Systems line of business, congratulates Team Safariland shooters Maggie Reese and Tasha Hanish for winning the USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals September 9-12 in Las Vegas, NV. Both shooters repeat last year’s victories during the four-day match, which included all the top shooters from around the country.

Competitors shot approximately 400 rounds with handgun, shotgun and rifle to complete the 12 stages of fire. Reese took top honors in the Open Ladies Class, while Hanish won the Tactical Ladies Class, both using the new Safariland ELS Belt and Accessory System.

“Moving from stage to stage, each shooter must reconfigure their rig or belt system to accommodate the requirements of the stage. The ELS and Accessory system makes it a lot easier to set up the rig, giving us more time to study the course of fire,” explained Reese.

The entire Team Safariland was using the new ELS (Equipment Locking System), fork and receiver plates, which made it very swift and easy to configure their belt for each course of fire. The ELS components offer a small footprint and a stable platform to allow several to be placed at different angles and locations on the 032 ELS Competition belt. Pouches attach to the fork and they slide easily into the receiver plates mounted to the belt.

“Competing at this high level of competition, you can imagine the pressure each competitor endures. The ELS system helps take some of that pressure off,” stated Scott Carnahan, Vice President, Category Marketing for Safariland.

“We are very proud of Maggie and Tasha’s accomplishments. Equally important is that they have been instrumental with the development of our gear, especially gear for female shooters.”

For more information about the ELS Competition Belt System and Team Safariland, visit www.safariland.com/dutygear. For more information on this event, check out www.uspsa.org.

About Safariland
Safariland, LLC is a premier provider of law enforcement and security products and services, delivering a full-range of customer-specific solutions. Offering many of the world’s most recognizable branded products in the public safety market, Safariland is committed to saving lives. For more information about Safariland and its body armor products, as well as information on the new NIJ-06 standard, please visit www.safariland.com.

About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a global defense, security and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. In 2009 BAE Systems reported sales of £22.4 billion (US$ 36.2 billion).

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United States Army Marksmanship Unit to Celebrate 54th Anniversary

United States Army Marksmanship Unit

FORT BENNING, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- Former and current Soldiers and Civilians of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, along with members of the Military Marksmanship Association, will celebrate 54 years of unparalleled success at a reunion Oct. 14-16.

The reunion honors all shooters, staff and support personnel who contributed to the success of the unit. The USAMU was formed in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to raise the standards of marksmanship throughout the Army.

The unit has won 23 Olympic medals, 41 World Championships, and over 300 National and team championships. The unit also boasts the world’s best gunsmiths and hours of dedicated research and development.

Attendees will commence the event with an open house at unit headquarters as well as section “get together” dinners. A round-robin rifle, shotgun and pistol competition will be held on the 15th followed by the annual MMA membership meeting and election of new officers.

On the 16th, sections will induct members into their respective halls of fame prior to the induction of three new members into the USAMU Hall of Fame. A barbecue will close out the weekend.

The MMA’s objectives are to provide a link to the history of the USAMU, host ceremonies and social events, and support the goals and objectives of the USAMU. It also presides over the hall of fame voting. The MMA now boasts more than 575 members.

About USAMU:
The USAMU’s mission is to raise the standard of marksmanship proficiency and combat readiness throughout the Army by sharing knowledge gained from competing and winning in national/ international competitions, research and development and advanced training programs while enhancing the Army’s recruiting effort through an active public information and public relations program. For more information on the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, contact the Public Affairs Office at (706) 545-5436, Michael.Molinaro@usaac.army.mil or www.USAMU.com .

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