Crosman Announces Licensing Agreement With United States Marine Corps

Crosman

ROCHESTER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Crosman Corporation, long known for innovation and quality in the shooting sports, today announced a strategic licensing agreement with the U.S. Marine Corps for the design, manufacture, distribution and marketing of U.S. Marine Corps branded airsoft products.

According to Crosman Vice President of Marketing, Roy Stefanko, “Saying that we’re excited about this agreement is an understatement. It is truly an honor to be chosen by the U.S. Marine Corps in facilitating a project of this magnitude. By introducing a complete line of airsoft products branded “Marines Airsoft,” we recognize a strategic business opportunity that will benefit a revered organization, as well as contribute to our continued growth in the airsoft category,” said Stefanko.

“One of our biggest challenges is to find partners who are able to meet our licensing requirements while possessing the ability to market a product we are proud to put our name on,” said Jessica O’Haver, Director of the USMC Trademark and Licensing Office. “We welcome the arrangement with Crosman and believe it provides a great opportunity to complement our licensing efforts,” O’Haver said.

The U.S. Marine Corps engages licensing agreements in order to foster good will, promote a positive USMC public image, and assist with recruiting efforts. “The strategic marketing support Crosman undertakes helps fulfill these goals, and works to enhance the public’s interest in learning more about the Marine Corps,” commented O’Haver.

The new Marines Airsoft product line by Crosman will be distributed throughout the expansive Crosman network. “The breadth of our network will help us achieve significant market penetration and brand awareness,” said Stefanko. “We look forward to working with the U.S. Marine Corps and realizing the full potential of this unique partnership.”

For further information on Marines Airsoft, or any Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Hunting and Outdoors Precision Optics, or Game Face Airsoft products, visit the company’s websites at www.crosman.com, www.centerpointhunting.com, www.gamefaceairsoft.com, www.marinesairsoft.com, or write to Laura Evans, marketing coordinator, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469, email her at levans@crosman.com, or call her at (800) 7–AIRGUN (724-7486).

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Rochester, N.Y.-based Crosman Corporation is an international designer, manufacturer and marketer of Crosman and Benjamin airguns, Crosman Archery products, CenterPoint Hunting and Outdoors Precision Optics products, and Game Face Airsoft products. Crosman is the exclusive worldwide licensee for Remington, Bushmaster and Marlin airguns and airsoft and Marines Airsoft products. The company is privately held.

Crosman Optimus Break Barrel Air Rifle

Crosman

ROCHESTER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Crosman Corporation, long known for innovation and quality in products for the shooting sports, has introduced the new Crosman Optimus break barrel air rifle.

According to Crosman Product Manager, Sara Calcagno, “The new Optimus break barrel, available in .177 and .22 caliber, is both powerful and elegant. It features a handsome, ambidextrous, hardwood stock. With a relatively light cocking force and a two-stage adjustable trigger, the Optimus is built to get the job done with velocities up to 1200 feet per second (fps), using alloy pellets,” she said. “The barrel incorporates a micro-adjustable rear sight and fiber optic front sight,” she continued. “If you choose the model with optics, you’ll find a CenterPoint® 4x32mm precision scope which makes an ideal package.”

The Crosman Optimus air rifle will be introduced at SHOT Show 2011, in Las Vegas with an MSRP of $149.99 with scope. Crosman will exhibit its entire product line during SHOT Show 2011 in Las Vegas from January 18-21 in booth number 12740.

For further information on the new Crosman Optimus break barrel air rifle, or on any Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Hunting and Outdoors Precision Optics and Archery, or Game Face Airsoft products, visit the company’s websites at www.crosman.com, www.centerpointhunting.com, www.gamefaceairsoft.com, or write to Laura Evans, marketing coordinator, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469, email her at levans@crosman.com, or call her at (800) 7–AIRGUN (724-7486).

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Crosman Multi-Shot Silhouette PCP Pistol

Crosman

ROCHESTER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Crosman Corporation, long known for innovation and quality in products for the shooting sports, has introduced the new Crosman Silhouette™ PCP match target pistol.

According to Crosman Product Manager, Terry Neumaster, the Crosman Silhouette PCP Pistol is engineered for target and silhouette competitions where precise shot placement is crucial.  “With the PCP power plant, you’re at a great advantage over competitors by not having to repeatedly pump between shots during a match,” he said.  “Since the Silhouette PCP’s power is uniform on a shot by shot basis, its consistency is excellent.  With its German-made Lothar Walther™ precision barrel, target shooters will find this pistol both highly accurate and surprisingly affordable,” he said.

An intermediate-size, compressed air, multi-shot pistol, the Silhouette PCP is dependable and precise.  The redesigned front sight is infinitely adjustable and complements a choice of precision rear sights.  The improved trigger on the pistol features an adjustable, two-stage, drop sear trigger utilizing heat-treated metal components.  “The trigger mechanism is built with the same materials and precision as the popular Marauder pistol trigger group. Ideal for competition, the bolt is reversible to accommodate right or left-handed shooters,” said Neumaster.

Shooting at velocities up to 450 feet per second, the Silhouette Pistol is capable of 50 shots per fill and meets requirements for both International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association (IHMSA) and NRA competitions.

The Crosman Silhouette PCP Pistol will be introduced with an MSRP of $375.  Crosman will exhibit the Silhouette PCP Pistol and its entire PCP product line during SHOT Show 2011 in Las Vegas from January 18-21 in booth number 12740.

For further information on the new Crosman Silhouette PCP Pistol, or on any Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Hunting and Outdoors Precision Optics and Archery, or Game Face Airsoft products, visit the company’s websites at www.crosman.com, www.centerpointhunting.com, www.gamefaceairsoft.com, or write to Laura Evans, marketing coordinator, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469, email her at levans@crosman.com, or call her at (800) 7–AIRGUN (724-7486).

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Crosman MAR177 PCP Rifle

Crosman

ROCHESTER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Crosman Corporation, long known for innovation and quality in products for the shooting sports, has introduced a new pre-charged pneumatic (PCP), modular, adaptive, competition sporting air rifle (MSR), the MAR177.

According to Crosman Product Manager, Terry Neumaster, “The Crosman MAR177 PCP Rifle is designed to support match air rifle competitors, using the traditional service rifle of National Match series competitions. To better serve the requirements of elite competitors, we’ve partnered with two-time, National NRA High Power Rifle Champion, Dennis DeMille of Creedmoor Sports Inc.,” he said.

DeMille believes that this purpose-built rifle represents the future of adult competitive air rifle shooting. “The new MAR177 promises to perform at the highest levels of match air rifle competition, while replicating the look and feel of an actual AR-15 style rifle. National Match competitors have been waiting for this gun. Since Crosman’s design team has a history of innovative and successful competition airguns, who better to bring this design to fruition,” said DeMille.

The Crosman MAR177 consists of an upper receiver and requires the shooter to provide their own lower AR to complete the gun. “This allows the competitor the versatility to utilize their own high-power AR lower with a competition-grade trigger group,” said DeMille.

Utilizing a PCP power plant affords an advantage over competitors, with less recoil and eliminating the need to repeatedly pump. “This air rifle features a multi-shot, removable, 8-shot rotary clip and an internally rifled Lothar Walther™ barrel,” according to Neumaster. “With a fill pressure of up to 3000 psi and velocities of up to 600 feet per second (fps), the rifle boasts 10-shot groups at 10 meters of less than 9 millimeters,” he said. The MAR177 is capable of 120 shots per fill and meets requirements for National Match Air Rifle competitions.

DeMille commented, “Serious competitors seek dependable, precision rifles. To these demands, the new MAR177 adds real affordability, compared to any equivalent model out there.”

Olympic level gunsmith and airgun expert Scott Pilkington comments, “I’m pleased to see that Crosman has recognized the inventiveness of my upper design, and brought it to the next level in production and development. This advancement will revolutionize the way folks everywhere use their AR-15s. I expect that serious competitors and plinkers alike will use this upper more than any other in their vault,” he said.

The Crosman MAR177 air rifle will be introduced with an MSRP of $900 and will be exhibited, along with Crosman’s entire PCP product line, at SHOT Show 2011 in Las Vegas, in booth number 12740. The trade show runs from January 18-21.

For further information on the new Crosman MAR177 competition air rifle, or on any Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Hunting and Outdoors Precision Optics and Archery, or Game Face Airsoft products, visit the company’s websites at www.crosman.com, www.centerpointhunting.com, www.gamefaceairsoft.com, or write to Laura Evans, marketing coordinator, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469, email her at levans@crosman.com, or call her at (800) 7–AIRGUN (724-7486).

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Stoeger X20 Suppressor Air Rifle

Stoeger Airguns

ACCOKEEK, MD --(Ammoland.com)- The latest innovation from Stoeger Airguns is the X20 Suppressor, which employs Air Flow Control (AFC) technology.

The Dual-Stage Noise Reduction System, designed by world-renowned silencer designers Humbert CTTS, makes it the quietest airgun in its class.

Unlike other airgun manufacturers that utilize only sound dampening baffles, Stoeger’s X20 Suppressor utilizes the Dual-Stage Noise Reduction System.

By combining the functions of an internal air-regulator ring and baffles that work in tandem, noise is reduced better that any other airgun on the market.

The air-regulator ring has four decompression holes that bleed off most of the compressed air before the pellet even enters the baffles. The remaining compressed air dissipates throughout the baffles further reducing noise.

When tested in a certified anechoic chamber by F-Squared Laboratories, an independent testing facility, Stoeger’s X20 Suppressor proved to be as much as 7.05 decibels quieter than the competition’s “quiet” airguns.

In velocity comparison tests the X20 Suppressor not only achieved the highest average velocity among the tested airguns, but also, produced the most consistent velocities, important for attaining optimum accuracy.

The X20 Suppressor comes with a quality Stoeger 4×32 compact airgun scope with an illuminated reticle. The scope is factory mounted with rings that attach directly to an integral dove-tail located on the top of the receiver.

“As part of the Benelli USA family of products, Stoeger Airguns benefits from advanced engineering, technology and the innovations that separates Stoeger’s serious, precision-made airguns from the toys,” said Stephen McKelvain, Benelli USA VP Marketing & Communications. “The X20 Suppressor is a modern airgun with the look and feel of a quality sporting arm.”

About:
Headquartered in Accokeek, MD, Benelli USA offers the largest selection of semi-automatic shotguns in the world, as well as a variety of fine products from Franchi, Stoeger, A. Uberti, and Stoeger Airguns. The company has built a solid reputation for producing high quality, durable products with their commitment to reliable function, efficient styling and mechanical precision. For more information visit the Benelli USA web site at www.benelliusa.com

Crosman Nitro Venom Hunting Air Rifles

Crosman

ROCHESTER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Crosman® Corporation, long known for innovation and quality in products for the shooting sports, has introduced two new Crosman Nitro Venom break barrel air rifles powered by quiet and effective Nitro Piston technology.

According to Crosman product manager, Sara Calcagno, “Airguns with the nitrogen piston power plant produce 70% less noise than spring powered airguns. They also feature a smoother and more consistent cocking effort so that with one simple cocking motion, your follow-up shots are fast, quiet and easy.” Another advantage to hunters is that “with the Nitro Venom’s gas piston, you won’t lose velocity if the gun stays cocked for an extended period,” said Calcagno.

Nitro Venom air rifles feature a new beavertail stock, “designed to promote the Artillery Hold shooting position,” she said. “The wider surface area of the forearm is intended to rest on the palm of your hand, and assist with achieving improved accuracy and a balanced, consistent shot. With velocities up to 1200 feet per second and muzzle energy ranging from 18 to 21 foot pounds of energy, the new Nitro Venom break barrels deliver serious hunting power,” said Calcagno.

The new break barrels feature precision, rifled barrels with fluted muzzle brakes and sculpted rubber recoil pads. They are equipped with a 3-9x32mm CenterPoint precision scope and quick-lock optic mounting system. Available in hardwood or synthetic stock, both versions offer an ambidextrous, raised cheek piece. The hardwood version features checkering on both the grip and forearm, while the Dusk, all-weather, synthetic version has sculpted grooves on the grip and forearm. The Nitro Venom air rifles will be introduced at SHOT Show 2011, in Las Vegas and will retail for $229.

Crosman will exhibit its entire product line during SHOT Show 2011 in Las Vegas from January 18-21. Visit booth number 12740.

For further information on the new Crosman Nitro Venom break barrel air rifles, or on any Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Hunting and Outdoors Precision Optics and Archery, or Game Face Airsoft products, visit the company’s websites at www.crosman.com, www.centerpointhunting.com, www.gamefaceairsoft.com, or write to Laura Evans, marketing coordinator, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469, email her at levans@crosman.com, or call her at (800) 7–AIRGUN (724-7486).

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Promises Hunters Versatility, Power and Quiet Accuracy

Crosman Benjamin Rogue.357 Big Bore ePCP Air Rifle

Crosman

ROCHESTER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Crosman Corporation, long known for innovation and quality in the shooting sports industry, has introduced a ground-breaking new, electronic, precharged pneumatic (ePCP) air rifle created for hunters.

According to professional hunter Jim Shockey, “The .357 caliber Benjamin Rogue™ air rifle offers more knock-down power than any .22 cal rimfire.”

The Rogue .357 is a multi-shot repeater equipped with an innovative, micro-processor controlled valve that extends the firing distance and provides “accuracy and lethality out to 100 yards,” says Shockey.

Ken D’Arcy, Crosman President and CEO, said that the pioneering technologies in this air rifle will “combine to change the course and perception of airgun hunting in the same way Samuel Colt changed shooting with the first repeater. Encroaching development and increasing predator encounters have helped with the acceptance of using big bore airguns for urban animal control as well as hunting,” he said. “This venture into big bore hunting airguns is a natural progression for us as we continue to focus our product development on the hunting category.”

The new Benjamin Rogue .357 ePCP hunting air rifle is “different than traditional compressed air PCP or CO2 airguns because of its innovative, patent-pending eVALVE,” said D’Arcy. “The electronically driven power furnished by the eVALVE promises dramatic changes to the way we are used to hunting with airguns. No other airgun provides as many as 20 shots per fill and shoots at a consistent rate of 150 foot pounds of energy, and certainly not at this price range,” he said.

“The Benjamin Rogue’s flexibility adds further distinction,” said D’Arcy. “By adjusting the electronically controlled settings, the Rogue .357 is capable of short and long distance shooting, making it appropriate for both small and larger game hunting,” he said. “The Rogue’s velocity ranges from 700 to 1000 feet per second with knock-down power from 100 foot pounds of energy (fpe) to an astounding 250 fpe. The limitations of traditional close range airgun hunting are all but eliminated with the Rogue. You can now hunt with an airgun that ethically harvests game at considerably longer ranges,” stated D’Arcy.

Equipped with a single air reservoir, the Rogue fills to 3000 psi.

“Thanks to the patent pending eVALVE, the remaining pressure is monitored in the reservoir and maintains constant velocity,” said Terry Neumaster, Crosman product manager.

“It solves the problem other big bore PCP guns have of decreasing shot count and reduced knockdown power as the psi decreases. Unlike our more expensive competition, the Benjamin Rogue .357 continues to deliver powerful shots even with pressure as low as 1000 psi. This feature makes for remarkably efficient use of the remaining air in the reservoir, resulting in an increased shot count,” he said.

All the information a hunter needs for a day in the field is available on the Rogue’s built-in EPiC™, LCD screen.

“Accurately displaying the remaining pressure in the air chamber helps hunters determine how many shots are left before the gun needs to be re-filled,” says Neumaster.

The EPiC screen reports other variables controlled by the micro-processor, including the controls for the e-VALVE.

“By controlling the open time of the valve via the EPiC controls, you have the option of adjusting your shot velocity. In addition, by making adjustments to the settings for the grain weight of your ammunition, you literally ‘dial in’ your preferred power,” according to Neumaster. A heavier load means more knock-down power and, although a heavier load reduces the quantity of shots per fill, it produces heavier impact on larger game. “The most exceptional aspect of the Rogue .357 is its variability. No other airgun lets you choose what kind of game you want to hunt, in one package with only a few easy adjustments,” he said.

“There is enough power in this air rifle to take a boar-sized animal and, while I like airgun hunting for the challenge of close range pursuit, having one gun that offers both short and long range options is a hunter’s dream,” says Shockey. “The Rogue brings airgun hunting beyond pest control and into trophy hunting territory.”

Benjamin has introduced three new .357 bullets designed for the Rogue rifle. The Benjamin eXTREME™ Bullet by Nosler features Nosler’s famous Ballistic Tip technology. Weighing in at 145 grains, it is a versatile bullet with “superb hunting accuracy and deep penetration,” according to President, Bob Nosler. There are also two new .357 Benjamin Pursuit™ bullets for use with the Rogue rifle, the Pursuit Hollow Point at 90 grains and the Pursuit Round Nose at 175 grains. Both are softer than traditional lead bullets and form effectively to the barrel of the rifle, due to their stepped band design.

The Rogue rifle’s innovatively designed stock is shaped for hunters. The magazine holds an impressive six shots. It has a 2-stage, electronic, adjustable trigger with dual electronic switches that significantly reduces lock time. The air rifle is outfitted with sling studs and a fill adaptor.

For further information on the new Benjamin Rogue .357 ePCP caliber air rifle or on any Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Hunting and Outdoors Precision Optics and Archery, or Game Face Airsoft products, visit the company’s websites at www.crosman.com, www.centerpointhunting.com, www.gamefaceairsoft.com, or write to Laura Evans, marketing coordinator, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469, email her at levans@crosman.com, or call her at (800) 7–AIRGUN (724-7486).

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Crosman Nosler.357 Caliber Hunting Bullet For Airguns

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ROCHESTER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Crosman Corporation, a leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of innovative products for the shooting sports, has partnered with Nosler Inc, the world’s leading manufacturer of the finest grade hunting bullets.

Their first collaboration produced a new, .357 caliber hunting bullet for airguns featuring Nosler’s Ballistic Tip technology.

According to Crosman Vice President of Marketing, Bob Hampton, “Nosler was the obvious choice to develop a dedicated .357 hunting bullet equal to the tremendous performance of our new grade of hunting air rifle, the Benjamin® Rogue™ ePCP™.” The resultant new Benjamin eXTREME™ Bullet by Nosler features a red polymer tip designed to resist deformation and increase downrange terminal velocity.

“This bullet delivers superb hunting accuracy and the deeper penetration demanded by dedicated hunters,” said Hampton.

“We are very pleased to work with Crosman to create pioneering bullet technology needed for serious airgun hunting with their new Rogue ePCP air rifle,” said Bob Nosler, President of Nosler, Inc.

“At Nosler, our research and development team is dedicated to providing the best possible hunting bullet performance, whether for the traditional, centerfire rifles or the new, exciting high power air rifles from Crosman,” said Nosler.

Engineered specifically for the new Benjamin Rogue electro pre-charged pneumatic air power technology, the .357 caliber Benjamin eXTREME Bullet by Nosler combines Nosler’s famous ballistic tip technology within a special, lead alloy body.

“The stepped driving bands and hollow base design automatically adjust to the power applied, providing precise control in the barrel, with minimal resistance,” comments Nosler.

The new bullet delivers a sectional density of .162, a ballistic coefficient of .176 and weighs in at 145 grains.

The Benjamin eXTREME Bullet by Nosler will debut on the range at the 2011 Media Day, and be exhibited during SHOT Show 2011 in Las Vegas from January 18-21 at Crosman booth number 12740. The bullets will be sold in black and gold boxes of 25 with an MSRP of $24.99.

For further information on Crosman’s partnership with Nosler Inc. or on any Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Hunting and Outdoors Precision Optics and Archery, or Game Face Airsoft products, visit the company’s websites at www.crosman.com, www.centerpointhunting.com, www.gamefaceairsoft.com, or write to Laura Evans, marketing coordinator, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469, email her at levans@crosman.com, or call her at (800) 7–AIRGUN (724-7486).

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CZ 200S Cal .177 Combo Air Rifle With 4X32 AO Scope & Rings

CZ USA Firearms

Kansas City, KS --(Ammoland.com)- The CZ 200 S is a high power, precision air rifle based on CZ’s 10 meter Olympic style competition model.

The increased velocity of the 200 S (16 Joules delivering up to 800 fps) makes it appropriate for pest control as well as most competitive disciplines, both youth and adult.

The 2 stage adjustable trigger, and consistent pneumatics allow the shooter to take full advantage of the hammer forged 12 groove barrel. The new red laminate stock is optimized for use with optics and excels at 3 position as well as off hand shooting.

The rifle is delivered with a 4×32 scope and rings, parallax adjustable down to 10 yards, especially important for shooting at typical air gun distances. Adapters for filling and discharging the 2900 psi pressure cylinder of the 200 S are also included.

Accessories including diopter (aperture) sights, a manual pump, 5 and 10 shot magazine adapters, and spare cylinders are available from CZ-USA.

• Adjustable Pre-charged pneumatic(16 Joules max)
• 2 stage adjustable trigger
• 12 groove match bbl
• Red laminate competition style stock
• 4×32 adjustable objective scope and rings
• 800 FPS with 7.9 gr .177 cal pellet
• Removable Compressed Air Cylinder with pressure gauge.

Item # and Suggested Retail Price:

• 07004  CZ 200 S PCP air rifle cal. 177 with 4×32 scope, red laminate stock

About:
CZ products are imported exclusively by CZ-USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company, Ceska Zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod, (CZUB) of the Czech Republic. All distribution, warranty work and repair work is located in the Kansas City KS. Location, along with a well stocked parts department. Factory trained Sales staff and warranty repair personnel are available to assist you. We look forward to providing you with the quality, value and service you deserve. Visit: www.cz-usa.com

Stoeger

ACCOKEEK, MD --(Ammoland.com)- Stoeger Airguns is proud to offer these fine accessories that will both compliment and help you maintain your airgun. These accessories include:

Pellets: A complete line of German-made Stoeger Airguns brand pellets includes a variety of lead pellets suitable for purposes, from plinking to hunting and from match- to field-target competitions. Super-velocity alloy pellets are also available, and all pellets come in .177 and .22 calibers.

Soft Gun Case: A Stoeger Airguns branded two-tone blue & black padded soft gun case cut to fit all models of Stoeger airguns. These attractive and durable soft cases are made from rugged Cordura nylon and are reinforced with rubber at the tip to protect the muzzle. An integral and functional side pocket is ideal for carrying items such as pellets, bore-cleaning rope and other maintenance materials, as well as an owner’s manual, ear plugs and shooting glasses.

Stoeger Airguns Accessories

Metal Targets: Convenient Stoeger Airguns metal spinning targets and brackets are available in single- or triple-target configurations. Colored target discs are bright red for high visibility and come in various size-diameters to increase the shooting challenge and enjoyment.

Paper Targets: Distinctive and colorful heavy-paper targets are perfectly sized to fit the Stoeger Airguns pellet trap, or they can be used independently.
Pellet Trap: A small portable metal pellet trap has been designed for use with the Stoeger

Airguns heavy-paper targets: The pellet trap can be hung or placed on the ground depending on the background.

Barrel Cleaning Rope: A Quick-Bore Cleaning Rope can be used to easily and thoroughly clean the residue from your Stoeger airgun barrel in just one pass. Stoeger Airguns cleaning ropes are available in .177 and .22 calibers.

For the latest news and product information visit http://usa.stoegerairguns.com

The CMP North Store has over 400 government surplus rifles on display. Customers can browse through the selections on display and hand pick the rifle they would like to purchase.

Civilian Marksmanship Program

CAMP PERRY, OHIO - -(Ammoland.com)- Plan to join us at the CMP North store for our Customer Appreciation Day and Open House with complimentary coffee and donuts in the morning and hot dogs and chips in the afternoon on Saturday, 2 October. The store opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m.

“We just want to say ‘thank you’ to our current customers and say ‘hello’ to new customers who will get an opportunity to see our showroom and shop our great selection of products,” said Mike Conrad, CMP North store manager.

In addition to food and refreshments, while they last, CMP will give out free summer event T-shirts to the first 50 visitors to the store. Guests may also take home free CMP giveaways while they last, Conrad said.

The CMP North store recently reopened following an inventory organization period following the 2010 National Matches. The store sells surplus M1 Garand rifles to qualified buyers along with ammunition, books, clothing, memorabilia and a limited supply of .22 caliber rifles, air rifles and accessories.

The store is one of three sales outlets for CMP which also operates a store in Anniston, Alabama and an E- store and ongoing Internet auction which can be found at www.thecmp.org.

The CMP Stores have Armorers that will help customers inspect the rifles they have picked out and assist customers with their purchase.

Those interested in purchasing a rifle from the CMP need to supply proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of marksmanship training, membership in a CMP-affiliated club and applicants must clear a Federal background check. For a list of CMP-affiliated clubs and more information about the CMP and its sales program, log onto www.odcmp.com.

Civilian Marksmanship Sales Catalog 2010

For more information, call the CMP North store at 419-635-2141 Ext. 1505. For a map and directions to the CMP North store, log onto www.thecmp.org/northstore.htm.

Civilian Marksmanship Program

CAMP PERRY, OHIO – -(Ammoland.com)- The 2010 – 2012 8th Edition National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules were released in September 2010.

The National Three-Position Air Rifle Council•, which governs most three-position air rifle shooting in the USA, releases a revised rulebook every two years.

Rule changes are based on decisions made by the Council, which held its most recent annual meeting this past June. The 2010-2012 version of the rules includes several rule clarifications that are based on interpretations issued during the last two years. A few changes were also made to bring three-position rules in line with International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) rule changes.

Rule changes concerning three-position equipment were also few in number. A new Daisy replacement stock for the M888/887 CO2 air rifles was approved. This stock features an adjustable cheek-piece and butt-plate (once adjustments are set, they cannot be changed during a sporter class competition). Authorization was given for match sponsors to allow “lower-cost air rifles” at the grassroots level. New ISSF standards for checking the size of shooting trouser seat pads and the flexibility of shooting shoes were incorporated into the rules (precision class clothing). Standards for checking blinders and visors were established (see #3 below).

The following highlights three of the most significant rule changes.

1. Rule 8.6.3 – Ties for Last Position in Final. The new rulebook now gives match directors the option of conducting a shoot-off to decide ties for the last position(s) in an eight-person final. This addition was made to be inline with the tie-breaking procedures now used by the ISSF. At this year’s National Three-Position Air Rifle Junior Olympic Championship, this rule was added to the program so it could be showcased at a National 3PAR event. In the precision event, no shoot-off was necessary, but a shoot-off was required to determine the last qualifiers for the sporter final. This was the first council shoot-off and the event was well received by competitors and spectators. Under the new rule, national level matches are required to hold shoot-offs, but local matches can still break these ties by using tie-breaking procedures found in Rule 8.6.1. Information about whether or not a match will hold a shoot-off must be included in the match program. The shoot-off is run similar to a final, and must be conducted as soon as possible after qualification scores are posted. Any shooters with tied qualification score (not including x-count) for the last place(s) in the final will then compete in the shoot-off. This can be as few as two shooters, or there could be several shooters with the same numerical score. Shooters are first given a five-minute preparation and sighting period. They then shoot five shots on command, “FOR YOUR FIRST/NEXT COMPETITION SHOT…LOAD…ATTENTION, 3-2-1 START.” Shooters have 75 seconds to fire each shot. Unlike a final, scores are not announced after each shot is fired. After all five shots are completed, the range officer will announce the five-shot totals for all shooters in the shoot-off. If possible, shoot-offs should be scored in tenth ring values (requires electronic targets or Orion VIS scoring). If ties remain, single shots are fired on command until the tie is broken.

2. Rule 8.5.5 – Protests of VIS Targets. Visual Image Scoring (VIS) such as the Orion Scoring System, has revolutionized the scoring of paper targets by increasing the speed, consistency and accuracy of scoring. Like any new system, the rules concerning its practical use have continued to change as experience is gained and situations arise that warrant change. Rule 8.5.5 concerns the protest procedures for shots scored by VIS targets. Instead of challenging the entire target as was the rule in the previous edition of the rulebook, the new rule states that a specific shot or shots must be protested. Obvious errors, such as when the computer program picks up the wrong shot location, multiple shots on the same bull, or when a paper tear is picked up as a shot, can be brought to the attention of the Statistical officer and changed without an official challenge. If the competitor believes that a shot without an obvious error was scored incorrectly the shot must be officially protested. Shooters must be very confident in their protests, however, since there is now a two-point penalty per protest if the whole number value of the shot does not increase. The Council’s decision to impose a two-point penalty for lost score challenges was adopted so that the score protest procedures for VIS scoring would be essentially the same as they are for electronic (EST) targets where there has been a two-point penalty for lost score protests for several years. The two-point penalty also is intended to avoid slowing down the match when some competitors attempt to “buy points” by protesting several shots that must then be rescored. The incentive is now very high for shooters to only challenge shots that they are convinced should be a higher point value. If stated in the match program, a protest fee (of $3 or less) can be collected for each protest. If a shot is protested, the scan for that shot is then re-evaluated with a “protest algorithm.” If the shooter is granted the point, the fee is returned and score adjusted. If the original score remains the same, the fee is not returned and two points must be deducted from the score of the protested shot. All results of protests are final and cannot be appealed.

3. 4.7.7 – Headgear and Blinders. Competitors now need to be more mindful of the way in which they wear their caps or visors while shooting. If a hat is pulled down too far, the sides may be considered side blinders. While side blinders are permitted under Rule 4.7.9, they are restricted to being no more than 40mm deep (downward direction), and also must not extend past the center of the forehead as seen from the side. To prevent cap bills and visors from being pulled down so that they become illegal side blinders, Rule 4.7.7 was updated to state that when a hat or visor is worn, the area on the forehead between the eyebrows must be visible from the side of the shooter. Range officers will be able to check by coming to the side of shooter in position. From that viewpoint, they can quickly determine whether the hat or visor is high enough on the shooter’s head. It is also important to note that the cap or visor is not permitted to touch the rear sight. Some floppy visors or hats may hit the rear sight, so shooters should place their hats in such a way that they do not touch the sights.

The 2010-2012 8th Edition of the National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules, with the most recent changes approved by the National Three-Position Air Rifle Council, is now available in printed version or as a downloadable *.pdf file. The new rules may be accessed immediately through the CMP website at http://www.odcmp.com/3P/Rules.pdf. Printed copies of the new rulebook may be ordered from the CMP at a cost of $2.00 each.

The National Three-Position Air Rifle Council continues to urge all coaches, competitors and match sponsors who have questions about the three-position air rifle rules to contact the National Council Rules Hotline. If you have questions or recommendations concerning the rules, contact Vicki Donoho at vdonoho@odcmp.com or 419-635-2141, ext. 1102.

2010-2012 National Standard Three-position Air Rifle Rules

Alternately you download the new rules at http://www.odcmp.com/3P/Rules.pdf

About:
The National Three-Position Air Rifle Council includes representatives of the American Legion, Boy Scouts of America, CMP, Daisy Shooter Education Program, National 4-H Shooting Sports, U. S. Army Marksmanship Unit and the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force Cadet Commands.

Local sports reporter Leo Roth of Rochester’s Democrat and Chronicle (pictured with Crosman’s Ed Schultz) stopped by the facility last week to learn more about the event and spent the morning getting a first-hand experience with field target shooting.

Crosman

ROCHESTER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- The 2-day Northeast Regional Field Target Championships ended on Saturday, July 10, and the response from participants and spectators alike was energetic.

Crosman Corporation, long known for innovation and quality in the shooting sports, hosted the sanctioned event at Crosman’s field target ranges in Bloomfield, New York. More than 60 competitors competed in the event and for many of the spectators, it was their first look at a field target event.

Why compete in a field target shooting event? According to Crosman’s Shooting Services Manager, Mark DeBoard, “Field target shooting can be done no matter your age, gender or size. Since this is a sport of discipline, each shooter must use everything he or she has learned to knock down the target. Breath control, trigger squeeze, range estimation and follow through, are only a few tactics. But what makes this sport unique is that you can compete at an event like ours, right next to world class shooters. I can’t think of any other sport that offers such a great opportunity to compete next to the greats.”

From as far away as Alabama and Maine, competitors ranging in age from 10 to 75, including some National Field Champions, descended on Crosman’s target ranges, eager to try their hand at shooting the metal targets. The crow, turkey, squirrel and ram, shaped targets were placed on the field from 10 to 55 yards out. The small, outdoor target falls when the 1.5 inch hit zone is hit with an airgun pellet.

“It sounds easy, but it’s a lot harder than it looks,” said DeBoard. “The trajectory of a pellet is much different than a rim fire or center fire rifle. You need to know your point of impact from 10 yards all the way out to 55 yards. Depending on wind conditions, you may also have to adjust your aim. You immediately realize it’s not as easy as it looks. When shooting an air rifle, the wind is not your friend, even more so than with powder-powered rifles,” he said.

DeBoard noted that for more than half the competitors, it was their first experience shooting in an airgun field target match.

“People walked away really surprised by how much they liked the challenge and camaraderie the event produced for shooters of all ages.”

For those who arrived on Friday, some extra shooting excitement was on tap. The legendary “Quigley Bucket Challenge,” a nearly impossible shot, was re-enacted.

” The contest gave challengers a chance to test their skill by hitting a 1.75” bucket-shaped target from 55 yards away. “That’s a tough shot on any day, but a real test of determination and skill with an air rifle in the wind and rain,” said DeBoard. Forty-one shooters walked away having stepped up to the challenge, only four were successful.

Ray Apelles, Match Director, began the formal competition by grouping shooters in teams or “squads”. This gave each shooter a partner to mark his or her score sheet and work the clock.

According to Apelles, “We matched novices with veteran shooters to ease them into the sport of competitive airgun shooting.” The sanctioned championship followed AAFTA rules, allowing two shooting rounds of forty shots each, totaling eighty shots per shooter. Each firing lane had two animal shaped targets placed at unknown distances from the firing points. Shooters had two shots per target and were timed at four minutes per lane. “I’ve competed at a lot of matches and never seen as many new people come to the sport, excited about giving field target shooting a try,” said Apelles.

For the PCP division, John Monarte won with 70 points using a Theoben MFR airgun and Crosman Premier Heavy pellets. The Piston division was taken by Jeff Paddock with his DDHW97 airgun and Crosman Premier Light pellets. He earned 55 points. Bill Day won the Hunter division using his AA MFR airgun with JSB Exact pellets earning 62 points. The World Field Target Federation (WFTF) division was won by Harold Rushton. He shot an EVZ airgun and cleared the field with 67 points using JSB Express pellets. Dave Carpenter won the Off-Hand division using a Benjamin Marauder with Crosman Premier Heavy pellets. He earned 51 points.

“The best thing about being a part of this event,” said DeBoard, “was the warm, family atmosphere.

It’s not every sport where kids, parents, and grandparents can compete at the same level together and have fun.”

For further information on Crosman Corporation’s hosting of the field target event or on any Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Hunting and Outdoors Precision Optics and Archery, or Game Face Airsoft products, visit the Company’s web sites at www.crosman.com, www.centerpointhunting.com, www.gamefaceairsoft.com, or write to

Civilian Marksmanship Program

CAMP PERRY, OHIO – -(AmmoLand.com)- This year the CMP has implemented several changes to the Sanctioned Match/Clinic program. The first change is the addition of a $5.00 shipping and handling fee.

If you are requesting scorecards, certificates and/or catalogs, you will be required to pay the $5.00 shipping and handling fee. If you are not requesting match materials, the shipping and handling fee will be waived.

The ammunition allocation process has also changed. The application form will no longer list the ammunition price or configuration. If you request ammunition for your event, an ammunition allocation form listing the price and quantity you are approved for will be sent to the event contact person six to eight weeks prior to the date of the match. If you apply for multiple events throughout the year, an ammunition allocation form will be sent six to eight week prior to the date of each event. The ammunition allocation form will be sent via email (hard copies will be sent to those not providing an email address). Once you receive the ammunition allocation form, please complete it and submit it to Mike Conrad, mconrad@odcmp.com, at the CMP North Store. If the ammunition allocation form is not received 30 days after the date of match, then the form is invalid.

Gold, silver and bronze CMP Achievement Pins may be purchased by sanctioned match sponsors to award to competitors in Garand, Springfield, Vintage Military, M1 Carbine and Rimfire Sporter Matches.

The Sanctioned Match/Clinic application form should be submitted six to eight weeks prior to the date of the event. This will allow ample time for the ammunition allocation form to be sent and processed. It is also helpful if the Sanctioned Match/Clinic application is submitted prior to the National Matches (July – August) if the event takes place in July or August as that is our busiest time of the year. Also, if you plan to purchase your allocated ammunition during the National Matches at Camp Perry, it is required you make prior arrangements with Mike Conrad at the CMP North Store.

We hope these changes will help the Sanctioned Match/Clinic Program and the ammunition allocation process. If you have any questions or would like a copy of the new application form, please visit http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/Sanction.htm or contact me at croguski@odcmp.com or 419-635-2141 ext. 1114. I look forward to working with you in 2010.

Additional information is available at www.odcmp.com or by calling (419) 635-2141.

2010 Air Rifle Camp Registration Opens with a Flurry

Civilian Marksmanship Program

CAMP PERRY, OHIO – -(AmmoLand.com)-  On 25 January registration officially opened for the 2010 CMP Summer Air Rifle Camps, and parents and coaches began faxing in forms early that morning to ensure that their athletes had a slot in the camp of their choice.

No camps filled on the first day of registration, but all did receive registrations and early indications show that interest in the 2010 Camp season will be strong. Interested applicants are encouraged to send in registrations soon while ample slots are still available.

Those familiar with the CMP Summer Camps most likely have noticed the changes in the 2010 program from previous years. In accordance with new camp guidelines put in place by the CMP Board of Directors, all full-length three-position air rifle camps will be held at CMP Competition Centers in Anniston, Alabama, and Port Clinton, Ohio. This means that all campers will have the opportunity to shoot on state-of-the-art electronic ranges. Each CMP Competition Center features 80 electronic firing points that display shooters’ scores instantly on computer monitors. This system also allows CMP to post live scores on the internet, so anyone with access to the CMP website can track live feeds from competitions held at CMP venues.

Also for planning purposes, coaches and parents should note that all camps will now be commuter only, so participants attending camp from out of town will have to make their own housing plans. To assist with this process, links for housing options have been provided on the individual camp information pages on the Main Camp Information page.

Since all regular camps will be held at CMP facilities that are located in the Eastern United States, outreach clinics are being designed to deliver mini-camp experiences in the Western part of the country. This is an expansion of the CMP Clinic program that has been in place for several years. Three of these clinics will be held in the summer of 2010, utilizing the summer camp staff as instructors

The 2010 camp schedule will continue to include an advanced camp in the program. The CMP/AMU Advanced Smallbore Camp will take place at Fort Benning, which is home to the Army Marksmanship Unit. Like the CMP Competition Centers, the AMU ranges at Fort Benning, Georgia, are fully electronic

These are the primary changes for the 2010 camp season, but one thing that will remain the same is CMP’s commitment to the quality of instruction provided at the camps. We continue to recruit the top collegiate athletes for our counselor staff, and have Olympic and National Team members on-hand to share their expertise with the campers. We will also continue to fine-tune our instructional material so that participants receive the training they need to reach their shooting goals

Remember to register early and we will see you at camp! Additional information on all the programs listed above can be found on the Main Camp Information page at http://www.odcmp.com/Programs/camp.htm.

Additional information is available at www.odcmp.com or by calling (419) 635-2141.

Civilian Marksmanship Program

CAMP PERRY, OHIO - -(AmmoLand.com)- Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force JROTC rifle teams kicked off their 2009-2010 competition year as they competed in the 2009-2010 JROTC Air Rifle Postal Competitions.

For the past seven year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program has overseen the scoring of JROTC 3×10 three-position air rifle postal competitions. These annual postal matches determine which JROTC unit teams and individual cadets advance to compete in their respective service’s JROTC shoulder-to-shoulder Championship.

From those Championships, the best unit teams and individuals representing each service advance to the JROTC National Championship. Over 6,700 cadets participated in this year’s postal matches. Scores for the 2009 Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy Postal Competitions can be found on the CMP web page at http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/matchResultSearch.cgi?designation=AIR.

Postal targets were fired in October, November and early December, with a target mailing deadline of 4 December. In all, over 20,000 targets were scored between the 1st and 18th of December when all scores were posted on the CMP web site.

The printout for the top Precision Individual cadet, Aaron Pogorzelski, of Fabens High School NJROTC, is shown above.

To handle such a large number of targets, the CMP used its state-of-the-art electronic scoring system called Orion. This system uses Visual Imaging Scoring (VIS) technology to score the 10-bull paper targets that were scanned at 300dpi so that the Orion software could score them. This system has been used for the past three years. For more information on the Orion Scoring System, visit the Orion website is at www.orionscoringsystem.com.

The Orion software also allows competitors to not only see their scores on the CMP website, but also to see precise details about each shot, including its x/y coordinates, radial distance from the target center and tenth-ring score. Orion technology makes it possible to download printouts showing facsimiles of each shooter’s shot groups for the three positions. A major advantage of Orion is that all targets are scored according to the same standard to eliminate many scoring variations inherent in human scoring.

The top individual precision score in the 2009 JROTC postal was a 296-24X total fired by Aaron Pogorzelski of Fabens High School NJROTC in Fabens, Texas. The top sporter score was a 282-9X fired by Yvonne Swiontek of Zion Benton HS NJROTC in Illinois. The overall top team scores were an 1155-62X precision total fired by Chattahoochee County High School AJROTC in Cusseta, Georgia, and an 1112-33X sporter team score fired by Zion Benton High School NJROTC in Zion, Illinois. To see all of these scores including the top scores in each of the four service individual and team competitions, visit http://www.odcmp.com/3P/JROTC.htm.

Downloadable printouts like the one shown above for Yvonne Swiontek, the top Sporter Individual in the JROTC Postal, are available for all cadets. The Orion Scoring System offers precise details about each shot, including its x/y coordinates, radial distance from the target center and tenth-ring score.

Score data and shot group print-outs like the ones shown here for the top sporter and precision class shooters may be downloaded from the CMP website. To obtain a score data sheet, open an individual results list for one of the services and then click on the “Aggregate” total that is shown in red for the shooter whose scores you wish to see. A PDF file with the shot data and a facsimile of each position’s shot group will download.

The postal competitions will be followed by JROTC Service Air Rifle Championships. All Service Championships will be held at Camp Perry, Ohio. The Navy JROTC Service Championship will be on 11-13 February 2010. The Army JROTC Service Championship will be on 18-20 February 2010. The Marine Corps JROTC Service Championship will be on 25-27 February 2010. The Air Force JROTC Championship will also be on 25-27 February 2010.

Those championships will not only select the top teams in each JROTC command, but they will also identify the teams that will represent each service in the National JROTC Air Rifle Championship at Anniston, Alabama on 25-27 March 2010.

The initial list of qualifiers for the 2010 JROTC Service Championships is posted at http://www.odcmp.com/3P/JROTC.htm.

About:
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a national organization dedicated to training and educating U. S. citizens in responsible uses of firearms and airguns through gun safety training, marksmanship training and competitions. The CMP is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) corporation that places its highest priority on serving youth through gun safety and marksmanship activities that encourage personal growth and build life skills. Links on this page will lead you to more detailed information about the CMP and its programs.

Stoeger Airguns X50 Air Rifle

Stoeger Shotguns

ACCOKEEK, MD - -(AmmoLand.com)- The X50 is the magnum choice for all air rifle chores and challenges from plinking and target shooting to pest control and small-game hunting. A robust spring-piston break-action system gives you the power to drive .177 alloy pellets at a potent 1500 feet-per-second.

The X50’s ergonomic cocking grip assures fast and easy single-stroke charging each and every shot. The blued steel, rifled barrel provides accuracy and years of service and comes with standard fiber optic front and adjustable rear sights. Target acquisition is quick and easy with green front and two-dot red rear fiber optic inserts.

All X50 receivers feature an integral dovetail scope-rail. For added security, the X50 features an automatic, ambidextrous safety easily accessible on the rear of receiver. The trigger assembly can be screw-adjusted for second stage length.

X50 models are mounted in Monte Carlo style stocks for improved control and target acquisition and the raised, ambidextrous cheek-piece lets you shoot comfortably regardless of hand preference. Checkering on the pistol grip and fore-end ensures a firm grip in wet weather and a rubber butt-pad provides a solid shoulder mount. Stocks are available in rugged black synthetic and genuine Advantage Timber® HD™ camo.

Add an extra level of performance by selecting any of the X50 Combo models with factory mounted 3-9×40 parallax adjustable riflescopes.

Gamo Extreme CO2 Air Rifle

GAMO Airguns

Davie, FL --(AmmoLand.com)- Gamo Outdoor, the parent company of Gamo USA Corp., has released their first CO2 magnum powered repeating air rifle, The EXTREME CO2™.

Charged by a powerful 88gram CO2 cartridge, the Extreme CO2 has a new high pressure quick re-charge valve system engineered to achieve maximum terminal energy and velocity using magnum .22 caliber lead pellets. The new gun a is a multi-shot, speed pump repeater capable of shooting ten .22 caliber magnum pellets from a rotary magazine in under 8 seconds with full power.

The special short stroke pump action requires minimal effort allowing the shooter to stay on target at all times. Each gun is fitted with Gamo’s new precision rifled, composite bull barrel fitted with adjustable fiber optic sights and a precision 3x9x40 air rifle scope. Up to 200 shots can be achieved with a single 88gram cylinder. MSRP $329.95

Specifications:

• – 10 Shot Rotary magazine
• - Two Stage Trigger
• - Powered by 88gram CO2
• - All weather synthetic stock with dual cheek pieces
• - Automatic Cocking Safety System
• - Precision rifled Composite Bull Barrel
• - Two Stage non Adjustable Trigger
• - Manual Safety

“The Extreme CO2 is a precision, speed pump repeater with plenty of energy needed for knocking down metallic targets or hunting small game ,without the poor trigger and accuracy problems associated with semi-autos, ” stated Lou Riley, CEO. “Our customers have asked for this capability for several years.”

To learn more about GAMO Outdoor products and accessories, visit: www.gamousa.com. Gamo is the largest air gun manufacturer in Europe and among the top rated all over the world. Shooters in over 50 countries worldwide use Gamo air rifles and air pistols.-

Gamo Outdoor Whisper .22 Cal. Air Rifle

GAMO Airguns

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida –-(AmmoLand.com)- Recognized internationally, Gamo Outdoor has developed the newest member of the WHISPER Series of air guns utilizing their award winning ND52 noise dampening system.

The new WHISPER .22 was engineered to derive maximum velocity and energy from the P1000 power plant and yields velocity of up to 950 fps with PBA ammunition and 750 with lead with a single cock.

To combat recoil harmonics and reduce muzzle blast the WHISPER .22 was fitted with a specially engineered integrally mounted ND52 noise reducer which effectively eliminates over 50% of discharge sound and helps to stabilize point of impact. Combined with Gamo’s new precision rifled and fluted composite/steel barrel, the WHISPER .22 delivers tack driving accuracy and speed with a cocking effort of just 30lbs.

The precision barreled actions are hand fitted to the Whisper all weather synthetic stock with double cheek piece and ventilated recoil pad. Trigger pull is a crisp 3.5lbs. Sights are fiber optic with hooded front blade and adjustable rear. Each gun comes fitted with a specially designed 3x9x40mm scope with one piece mount. MSRP $299.95

To learn more about GAMO Outdoor products and accessories, visit: www.gamousa.com. Gamo is the largest air gun manufacturer in Europe and among the top rated all over the world. Shooters in over 50 countries worldwide use Gamo air rifles and air pistols

Gamo Hunter Extreme .22 Air Rifle

GAMO Airguns

Davie, FL --(AmmoLand.com)- Nicknamed “THE BEAST” for it full size and power, the newest Gamo Hunter Extreme blasts .22 caliber ballistic alloy pellets at velocities up to 1300 fps-exceeding many .22 rim fire speeds.

“THE BEAST” utilizes the famous Gamo Hunter Extreme power plant optimized and barreled to shoot Gamo Performance Ballistic Alloy and standard lead pellets accurately at extended ranges with maximum terminal energy.

The precision rifled fully jacketed bull barrel provides a substantial handle to reduce cocking force while delivering exceptional accuracy. The barreled power plant comes fitted with a full size pistol grip Monte Carlo stock in varnished select beech wood with laser cut checkering and ventilated recoil pad.

“THE BEAST” comes scoped with a special BSA all-weather 3x9x50 riflescope with a glass etched illuminated reticle firmly secured to the receiver with Gamo’s new one piece solid mount. The Hunter Extreme is not recommended for use with standard pellet traps and targets. MSRP $529.95

Lou Riley, CEO of Gamo Outdoor USA states “This is the ultimate in air rifle power. The Hunter Extreme .22 cal. offers a devastating combination of power and velocity to provide you with the ultimate air rifle hunting experience. With muzzle energy of 23.6 ft-lbs (32 Joules) the Hunter Extreme .22 cal. can handle any small game and varmint situation.”

Specifications:

• -Velocity: 1300 feet per second (fps) with PBA, 950 fps with Lead: Max Energy: 23.6 ft-lbs (32 Joules)
• -Single Shot -Break Barrel: Single Cocking System
• -Automatic Cocking Safety system
• -Barrel: 18″ Jacketed steel bull barrel
• -Cocking Effort: 55lbs
• -Trigger: 4lbs, Second Stage adjustable
• -Manual Safety

To learn more about GAMO Outdoor products and accessories, visit: www.gamousa.com. Gamo is the largest air gun manufacturer in Europe and among the top rated all over the world. Shooters in over 50 countries worldwide use Gamo air rifles and air pistols.-END

GAMOUSA.COM Launches New Web Site

GAMO Airguns

Davie, FL --(AmmoLand.com)- Gamo USA announces the launch of its new and updated interactive web site www.gamousa.com.

Featuring a dynamic state of the art design and layout, the main website navigation has been simplified and accelerated giving users the fastest track to new Gamo products, video experiences and service options.

Users can instantly interface with other Gamo customers by logging on to the on-site blogs and community forum.

Among the many enhanced features are:

• * Enhanced graphic design utilizing the latest “Web 2.0” standards.
• * Fast, simplified navigation with product search functionality for instant acquisition of information
• * Video and editorial theatre for television segments, news and topics regarding air guns and the hunting industry
• * Website blogs and Community Forum including easy sharing and bookmaking via RSS feeds and other social
  media options.

“Customer satisfaction is the important part of our business,” said CEO Lou Riley.

“We strive to provide excellent customer service in addition to a broad spectrum of quality products. Each Gamo product featured on the site is tested for maximum reliability. Now Gamo gives users the speed they need to quickly browse our site and acquire their targeted need.”

New features will continue to be added to the site over the coming months.

About:
Gamo USA, Inc.; Founded in Spain in the 1860’s as a metals producer, Gamo has led the quality spring-piston airgun market for over 60 years. With steady investment in technology and manufacturing processes, Gamo is now the dominant force in airgun design. Gamo products are found in 54 countries worldwide. For more information contact info@gamousa.com and www.gamousa.com.

To learn more about GAMO Outdoor products and accessories, visit: www.gamousa.com. Gamo is the largest air gun manufacturer in Europe and among the top rated all over the world. Shooters in over 50 countries worldwide use Gamo air rifles and air pistols.-

Sentry Solutions

WILTON, NH - -(AmmoLand.com)- You, your air/paintball guns and your gear face all kinds of weather and conditions. When faced with dust and dirt, gun oil attracts it!

When exposed to freezing temperatures, gun oil and PTFE based lubricants can thicken and gum up. Air and paintball guns have common maintenance requirements – lubrication and corrosion protection.

The products you choose to solve these problems will determine how well your gear performs for you and how much effort you’ll have to expend to achieve the desired performance.

Traditionally gun oil was used to solve both lubrication and corrosion problems. While many of these products feature special additives and formulations and claim to do miraculous things, they all share one common undisputed similarity- they all work when wet.

Sentry Solutions found there were many good lubricants on the market but the fact that they all worked when wet actually contributed to malfunctions and cleaning chores.

When air and paintball guns surfaces are wet they attract and hold dirt and residue of all kinds. Sentry Solutions recognized that if we replaced gun oil with dry gun lubricants we could solve many of the equipment malfunctions caused by the use of gun oil.

Sentry Solutions dry lubricants are similar to non-stick cookware. Metal-to-metal surfaces glide over each other. After treatment, gun actions slide more freely, and dirt and grit aren’t attracted. Any fouling, residue or dirt accumulated through use are shed or easily removed without solvents.

Sentry Solutions makes a complete toolbox of products for every air and paintball gun need. Sentry’s Tuf products provide rust protection and lubrication. Our specialty products such as SMOOTH-KOTE, BP2000 Powder and HI-SLIP GREASE provide lubrication and trigger tuning to keep air and paintball guns in top shape.

About Sentry Solutions, Ltd.
Sentry Solutions, Ltd. was incorporated in 1993. Since then, Sentry Solutions has developed dry lubrication products used by the U.S. Military Forces, government agencies, state and local law enforcement agencies as well as hunter, sportsmen, and mariners. Sentry Solutions’ Tuf-Cloth® and Tuf-Glide® products have become the benchmark in cleaning and protecting firearms and sports equipment worldwide. www.sentrysolutions.com

Pictured here are (left to right) Brandon Green, Carl Bernosky and Paul Kerr.

Creedmoor Sports

Ohio - -(AmmoLand.com)- Competitors at the National Rifle Matches in Ohio were introduced to the new Creedmoor Sports NMAR designed for both the new CMP NMAR discipline and real-time practice.

With over 220 entries, Paul Kerr out-shot all of the competitors to win the Bernosky Challenge event on August 8, 2009, with a 197-8x score. USAMU shooter, Brandon Green, finished a close second, scoring 197-3x. Carl Bernosky, for which the match was named after, came in third place at 196-4x. Those out-scoring Carl Bernosky took home cash prizes totaling of over $1000.

More pictures of the event as well as challenge results are available at www.creedmoorsports.com.

Information on the NMAR is also available through Creedmoor Sports.

The new NATIONAL MATCH AIR RIFLE discipline was developed by the CMP to simulate highpower rifle across-the-course shooting and provide adults with an air rifle discipline that builds on the popular junior three-position air rifle program. This NMAR discipline gives highpower competitors off-season shooting opportunities and it gives other shooters additional recreational target shooting opportunities. One of three NMAR equipment classes is for air rifles configured like M16/AR-type rifles.The Creedmoor-Anschütz NMAR rifle is one of these rifles. NMAR targets are scaled down highpower SR and MR targets. Courses of fire are closely related to current highpower courses.

Thirty-five (35) Creedmoor NMAR rifles were available for anyone for use during this competition.

CLICK HERE for more details!

About:
Creedmoor Sports has been the leader in supplying quality competitive rifle shooting gear since 1979.

CROSMAN CH2009 Sporter Class Air Rifle

Crosman

ROCHESTER, New York –-(AmmoLand.com)- Crosman Corporation, long known for innovation and quality in the shooting sports, announced today that its Challenger PCP competition air rifle has been approved for use as a Sporter Class air rifle by the National Three Position Air Rifle Council.

Director of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), Gary Anderson, said that “Council approval of the Crosman Challenger PCP as a legal Sporter Class air rifle means that the Council has determined that it fulfills all basic rulebook standards for price, caliber, velocity, weight, configuration, dimensions, sights and adjustment capabilities.”

According to Crosman Director of Engineering, Ed Schultz, much consideration was given to improving quality and adding leading edge features to the Challenger PCP.

“We kept the adjustable stock and ambidextrous bolt handle, but completely redesigned the rest of the air rifle with all the elements competitors are looking for. They include a two-stage match grade adjustable trigger, the use of high pressure air, providing for more consistent velocity, and a Lothar Walther™ barrel,” he said. “People competing at this level want a gun with features to improve the fit of the gun, while still adhering to the stringent rules of the sport. We’ve not only created a gun that offers better ergonomics for all shooters, but is more affordable than any of its competitors. Adds Schultz, “Some popular features of the Challenger PCP are the dual fuel capability which requires less pumping to achieve 2000 psi, and the patent pending bolt mechanism that allows for ambidextrous use of the gun.”

Crosman will introduce the completely new Challenger PCP at retail and through its Easy Program, a special youth organization marketing program, in August, 2009. The gun will be offered both with sights as the CH2009S, and without sights as the CH2009. Crosman also offers a full complement of filling devices including both pumps and adaptors for pressurizing the gun.

For additional information on Crosman’s Challenger PCP, or on any Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Precision Optics, Crosman Archery, or Game Face Airsoft products, visit the company’s Web sites at www.crosman.com, www.centerpointoptics.com, www.gamefaceairsoft.com, or write to Laura Evans, Marketing Coordinator, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, East Bloomfield, NY 14443, email her at levans@crosman.com, or call her at (800) 7 – AIRGUN (724-7486).

About:
Rochester, N.Y.-based Crosman Corporation is an international designer, manufacturer and marketer of Crosman® and Benjamin® airguns, Crosman Archery products, CenterPoint® Precision Optics, and Game Face™ Airsoft products. Crosman is also the exclusive licensee for Remington® airguns and airsoft products. The company is privately held.

Creedmoor Sports

Camp Perry, OH - -(AmmoLand.com)- Are you headed to Camp Perry this summer? Take the “Bernosky Challenge” while you’re there and compete for over $1000 in cash prizes.

The “Bernosky Challenge” is being conducted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program in cooperation with Creedmoor Sports, Inc. Competitors in the challenge will fire the National Match Air Rifle Standing Course with the NEW Creedmoor-Anschütz NMAR air rifles and compete against the current champion, Carl Bernosky.

Carl Bernosky is one of America’s all-time great target rifle shooters winning his 9th NRA National Highpower Rifle Championship in 2008.

Go to www.creedmoorsports.com for more details.

ANYONE who can beat Carl Bernosky in this challenge will receive $100. (See challenge rules for details.)

The new NATIONAL MATCH AIR RIFLE discipline was developed by the CMP to simulate highpower rifle across-the-course shooting and provide adults with an air rifle discipline that builds on the popular junior three-position air rifle program.

This NMAR discipline gives highpower competitors off-season shooting opportunities and it gives other shooters additional recreational target shooting opportunities.

One of three NMAR equipment classes is for air rifles configured like M16/AR-type rifles.The Creedmoor-Anschütz NMAR rifle is one of these rifles.

NMAR targets are scaled down highpower SR and MR targets. Courses of fire are closely related to current highpower courses.

Thirty-five (35) Creedmoor NMAR rifles are available for anyone for use during this competition.

About:
Creedmoor Sports has been the leader in supplying quality competitive rifle shooting gear since 1979.

Arizona Game and Fish Department

Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Az - -(AmmoLand.com)- Due to current supply and demand conditions, finding ammunition for target shooting can be a challenge. To help recreational shooters ease their troubles and reduce the impact on their wallets, the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Ben Avery Shooting Facility is hosting an air gun league this fall.

The off-hand air gun league is for shooters looking to have fun and learn about one of the fastest-growing forms of shooting sports competition.

The league runs for eight weeks and meets every Thursday evening starting Sept. 10 at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility’s indoor Air Gun Range. Participants ages six and older are welcome and classifications will include rifle and pistol for men, women, juniors and highest overall. Each match includes 300 points consisting of three relays of 10 shots from 10 meters in 20 minutes.

“Air gun shooting is a great way to introduce kids and ladies to shooting sports that might be hesitant to shoot live ammunition,” said Range Master Matt Schwartzkopf with Ben Avery Shooting Facility. “It’s also an excellent way to build character, discipline, patience and confidence.”

Loaner air guns and pellets are available on a limited and first-come, first-served basis. Adaptive equipment may be available for disabled shooters, but please include any equipment needed during pre-registration. The range is restricted to a velocity of 600 fps (feet per second) or less.

Schwartzkopf added, “All of our leagues offer participants a safe and recreational atmosphere to improve their shooting skills. Combined with our loaner equipment, and there’s no reason not to give it a try.”

The cost is $60 for adults and $30 for youth 17 and under. Pre-registration is required, contact Matt Schwartzkopf at mschwartzkopf@azgfd.gov or (623) 236-7076.

The Ben Avery Shooting Facility is on the northwest corner of I-17 and Carefree Highway in north Phoenix, approximately 10 minutes north of Loop 101. Located on 1,650 acres, it is one of the largest government-operated recreational shooting complexes in the world. It averages more than 120,000 shooters per year and is home to a number of regional- and national-class competitions and other major events. Offering a wide array of target-shooting opportunities, the facility has 67 covered stations at the main range (all handicap accessible), and more than 25 additional rifle, pistol, and archery ranges for recreational and competitive shooting. The Clay Target Center offers 18-lighted trap/skeet overlay fields and two sporting clays courses.

To learn more about shooting sports and the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, visit www.azgfd.gov/basf.

About:
The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s programs or activities, including employment practices, they may file a complaint with the Deputy Director, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, (602) 942-3000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste. 130, Arlington, VA 22203. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Deputy Director as listed above.

FAIRFAX, VA – The 2009 NRA National Junior Air Gun Championships will take place at Camp Perry, Ohio, starting on Wednesday, July 1. The three-day event will begin with practice and equipment checks followed by three relays of competition on Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3. Winners will be honored at an awards banquet, scheduled for July 3 at 7:00 p.m.

The rules for this year’s championship break with years past. For the 2009 competition, there are no entry requirements; every junior shooter is welcome to compete.

This rule change is expected to increase the number of competitors. Last year’s championships brought 240 competitors, the second-most competitors ever to compete in the NRA Junior Air Gun Championships.

“We expect a great turn out because this year’s championship is open, unlike past years where competitors needed to navigate the qualification process,” NRA Air Gun Coordinator Jessica McClain said. “All air gun competitors are encouraged to come out to Perry and join in the fun.”

On July 2, competitors are invited to the “Barter Bar” after the final relay. At the barter, each team is encouraged to bring items – from patches and pens to magnets and hats – from their state or community for trading.

For more information on the event, contact Jessi McClain at 703-267-1477 or by email at jmcclain@nrahq.org.

About NRA:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

Crosman

ROCHESTER, New York - -(AmmoLand.com)- Crosman Corporation, long known for innovation and quality in the shooting sports, has signed a multi-year agreement for the exclusive license to manufacture and market the patent pending Vortek gas piston technology under the name Crosman Nitro Piston™. The new technology promises break barrel users greater accuracy due to quicker lock time, greater vibration dampening, a lower decibel report and significantly less recoil. The new technology will be incorporated in a new Crosman break barrel, the Nitro Piston Short Stroke (NPSS) and will be available at retail in June, 2009.

According to Crosman President and CEO, Ken D’Arcy, the new technology is an order of magnitude improvement over earlier break barrel spring airguns. “Break barrel technology has so many advantages. Now, by adding Nitro Piston technology, we have solved most of the objections people have to break barrels,” he said. “Nitro Piston provides a quiet, vibration-free, accurate rifle with very little recoil. It really is the best of both worlds.”

The heart of gas piston technology is its use of nitrogen as the power, instead of a coiled steel spring.

Unlike steel and CO2, nitrogen isn’t adversely affected by temperature. In addition, the technology allows for much easier cocking. The nitro piston starts engaging the moment the shooter starts cocking the gun. Gas pistons can also be left cocked for long periods of time without degrading and losing velocity, the way steel springs do. Also, when a steel spring uncoils, the vibration is not only annoying, it compromises precision. “Nitro Piston technology solves both by creating a smoother cocking force and releasing the gun’s power more quickly,” said D’Arcy.

Says D’Arcy, the auto industry has been using gas piston technology for decades. “Our cars ride smoother and quieter because of these steel-free pistons having been incorporated into modern engines and suspension systems. Our doors and hatchbacks last longer, operate more efficiently, and are more reliable since converting to gas piston technology. I think Nitro Piston will raise the break barrel category to a whole new level in shooting satisfaction,” he said.

Crosman will introduce its first Nitro Piston airgun in June, the Nitro Piston Short Stroke, with the expectation that this technology will be incorporated in additional break barrel models during the next year. The NPSS will feature a soft touch vibration dampening stock with an enhanced trigger package for greater performance.

D’Arcy expects “to witness this technology distinguish Crosman break barrels, and be integrated into hundreds of thousands of our rifles in the future.”

About:
For additional information on Crosman’s Nitro Piston technology, or on the rifles whose design will include it, or on any Crosman, Benjamin, Centerpoint Precision Optics, Crosman Archery, or Game Face Airsoft products, visit the company’s Web sites at www.crosman.com , www.centerpointoptics.com, www.gamefaceairsoft.com, or write to Laura Evans, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, East Bloomfield, NY 14443, email her at levans@crosman.com, or call her at (800) 7 – AIRGUN (724-7486).

Action Airgun

East Syracuse, NY - -(ShootingWire.com)- ActionAirgun officially wrapped up Season Two with approximately 40 fierce competitors and three of the most challenging courses of fire yet. Remaining consistent all season, shooters ‘yamahopper’, ‘AAGMatt’, and ‘brigsy21′ rounded out the top three spots, finishing up the season with the glory and the bragging rights.

This season, shooters faced everything from realistic self-defense scenarios, to sharp-shooting, quick shot courses. Season Three promises even tougher situations, sure to prove challenging for even the most advanced shooter.

Season Three begins May 17 and is free for registration for any interested competitors. Shooters can secure their spot by creating a username at www.ActionAirgun.com. Shooters must compete with the official ActionAirgun Advanced Shooting Kit, available for purchase on the Web site. The kit can support multiple shooters over multiple seasons.

About:
ActionAirgun gives experienced and amateur shooters alike the chance to compete equally, regularly and globally with each other. Competitors shoot challenging courses of fire week-to-week from any available 8′ by 16′ indoor space, and then submit their scores to the ActionAirgun Web site for weekly ranking. ActionAirgun is based in East Syracuse, NY. For more information, visit www.ActionAirgun.com, or contact Theresa Brigandi, VP Marketing, by e-mail at info@actionairgun.com.

Gun Owners of America

Washington, DC - -(AmmoLand.com)- Remember CANDIDATE Barack Obama? The guy who “wasn’t going to take away our guns”?

Well, guess what?

Less than 100 days into his administration, he’s never met a gun he didn’t hate.

A week ago, Obama went to Mexico, whined about the United States, and bemoaned (before the whole world) the fact that he didn’t have the political power to take away our semi-automatics. Nevertheless, that didn’t keep him from pushing additional restrictions on American gun owners.

It’s called the Inter-American Convention Against Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, and Other Related Materials.  To be sure, this imponderable title masks a really nasty piece of work.

First of all, when the treaty purports to ban the “illicit” manufacture of firearms, what does that mean?

1. “Illicit manufacturing” of firearms is defined as “assembly of firearms [or] ammunition… without a license….”

Hence, reloading ammunition — or putting together a lawful firearm from a kit — is clearly “illicit manufacturing.”

Modifying a firearm in any way would surely be “illicit manufacturing.” And, while it would be a stretch, assembling a firearm after cleaning it could, in any plain reading of the words, come within the screwy definition of “illicit manufacturing.”

2. “Firearm” has a similarly questionable definition.

“[A]ny other weapon” is a “firearm,” according to the treaty — and the term “weapon” is nowhere defined.

So, is a BB gun a “firearm”? Probably.

A toy gun? Possibly.

A pistol grip or firing pin? Probably.  And who knows what else.

If these provisions (and others) become the law of the land, the Obama administration could have a heyday in enforcing them.  Consider some of the other provisions in the treaty:

* Banning Reloading.  In Article IV of the treaty, countries commit to adopting “necessary legislative or other measures” to criminalize illicit manufacturing and trafficking in firearms.

Remember that “illicit manufacturing” includes reloading and modifying or assembling a firearm in any way.  This would mean that the Obama administration could promulgate regulations banning reloading on the basis of this treaty — just as it is currently circumventing Congress to write legislation taxing greenhouse gases.

* Banning Gun Clubs.  Article IV goes on to state that the criminalized acts should include “association or conspiracy” in connection with said offenses — which is arguably a term broad enough to allow, by regulation, the criminalization of entire pro-gun organizations or gun clubs, based on the facilities which they provide their membership.

* Extraditing US Gun Dealers. Article V requires each party to “adopt such measures as may be necessary to establish its jurisdiction over the offenses it has established in accordance with this Convention” under a variety of circumstances.

We know that Mexico is blaming U.S. gun dealers for the fact that its streets are flowing with blood.  And we know it is possible for Mexico to define offenses “committed in its territory” in a very broad way. And we know that we have an extradition obligation under Article XIX of the proposed treaty.  So we know that Mexico could try to use the treaty to demand to extradition of American gun dealers.

Under Article XXIX, if Mexico demands the extradition of a lawful American gun dealer, the U.S. would be required to resolve the dispute through “other means of peaceful settlement.”

Does anyone want to risk twenty years in a sweltering Mexican jail on the proposition that the Obama administration would apply this provision in a pro-gun manner?

* Microstamping.  Article VI requires “appropriate markings” on firearms.  And, it is not inconceivable that this provision could be used to require microstamping of firearms and/or ammunition — a requirement which is clearly intended to impose specifications which are not technologically possible or which are possible only at a prohibitively expensive cost.

* Gun Registration.  Article XI requires the maintenance of any records, for a “reasonable time,” that the government determines to be necessary to trace firearms.  This provision would almost certainly repeal portions of McClure-Volkmer and could arguably be used to require a national registry or database.

ACTION: Write your Senators and urge them to oppose the Inter-American Convention Against Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, and Other Related Materials.

Please use the Gun Owners Legislative Action Center at http://www.gunowners.org/activism.htm to send your Senators the pre-written e-mail message below.

—– Pre-written letter —–

Dear Senator:

I am urging you, in the strongest terms, to oppose the Inter-American Convention Against Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, and Other Related Materials.

This anti-gun treaty was written by international bureaucrats who are either stupid or virulently anti-gun — or both.

This treaty could very well ban the ability to reload ammunition, to put new stocks on rifles lawfully owned by American citizens, and, possibly, even ban BB guns!

There are too many problems with this treaty to mention them all in this letter.  The rest can be read on the website of Gun Owners of America at: http://www.gunowners.org/fs0901.htm

Please do not tell me the treaty has not yet been abused in this way by the bevy of Third World countries which have signed it.  We do not expect the real ramifications of the treaty to become clear until the big prize — the U.S. — has stepped into the trap.

For all of these reasons, I must insist that you oppose ratification of the treaty.

Sincerely,

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What’s Your Current GOA Status?

Obviously, we now face years of invigorated attacks on our gun rights. Shutting down gun shows, prohibitions on specific calibers, another semi-auto ban, and the anti-gun extremists’ Holy Grail of mandatory federal licensing and registration of all gun owners — these are just some of the horrors that we already know we’ll have to defeat head-on. Not to mention this treaty nonsense.  Meanwhile, we’ll take every opportunity to go on offense and advance the Second Amendment.

It can’t be done without every single voice being counted.  That’s why we are asking you to consider making the commitment of becoming a Gun Owners of America Life Member.  By doing so, you put the politicians on notice that neither you nor GOA is going away — that no matter who’s in the White House, there is always going to be a solid wall of resistance.

Now is a perfect time to become a Life Member.  And if you aren’t a GOA member at all, isn’t it time you became one?

Please go to http://gunowners.org/ordergoamem.htm to upgrade your participation in GOA.

Junior Air Rifle Championship

The competition was open to school age teams and individuals. To qualify for the Nationals, these competitors had to fire in the Postal State Championship phase, which was held from January 1, 2009 – March 13, 2009. Once the final targets were scored; the 10 individuals and the 10 highest qualifying sporter and precision teams advance to the Third Annual U.S. Army Nationals, which is sponsored by the Army Marksmanship Unit.

The competition will begin with a full-day clinic for the shooters and coaches with members of the Army’s elite International Rifle Team, followed by two days of competition and an awards banquet. Scores from the event can be followed live on the CMP website at www.odcmp.com, so make sure to log on once competition begins on 15 May.

Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded during the Postal State Championship phase. For postal phase results, visit website .

Congratulations to all the advancing teams and individuals listed below who qualified for the 2009 U.S. Army Junior Open Air Rifle Championships. For more information about the Championship, please visit the CMP website .

Sporter Teams
Pharr-San Juan – Alamo High School, TX – Returning Champions
West Ashley High School, SC – 1096-32
RL Paschal High School, TX – 1078-27
Clearfield High School, UT – 1071-38
Grissom High School, AL – 1066-23
St. Thomas Academy, MN – 1066-20
Gallatin Valley Sharpshooters, MT – 1063-24
Homestead 4H Shooting Club, NE – 1061-24
Western Reserve Academy, OH – 1060-30
Zion-Benton High School, IL – 1060-23
Bogalusa High School, LA – 1050-26
King George High School, VA – 1048-23

Precision Teams
Ridgeway Rifle Club, PA – 1530-88
Fort Benning Jr Rifle Club, GA – 1525-80
Borealis Shooting Club, AK – 1511-22
Ashland Eagles, OH – 1509-69
Gallatin Valley Sharpshooters, MT – 1502-52
Burlington Junior Rifle and Pistol Club, VT – 1501-58
Mass Rifles Jr, MA – 1496-52
Montgomery Bell Academy, TN – 1479-49
DePere Sportsman’s Club, WI – 1477-49
Mesquite High School, TX – 1475-44

Sporter Individuals
Christopher Potts, Buckhorn HS, AL – 278-7
Stephen Jensen, Broome County 4H Shooting Sports, NY – 277-9
Grady Wilkes, Daleville HS, AL – 274-5
Michael Tipper, Howe Military School, IN – 273-13
Kurt Hakola, Broome County 4H Shooting Sports, NY – 272-7
Patrick Sunderman, Post 435 CMP/Crew 437, MN – 272-7
Chelsea Rhoads, Ripley HS, TN – 271-6
Daniel Sojka, Arlington International Airgun, IL – 270-8
Jared Albright, Sarasota Military Academy, FL – 269-9
Michael Sauley, Lewis Co HS, KY – 269-8

Precision Individuals
Joseph Balkovic, Ee-de-how Long Rifle Club, ID – 393-26
Emily Quiner, Minnesota Centershots, MN – 389-24
Katie Fretts, Murrysville Rifle Team, PA – 389-19
Saul Reza, El Paso HS, TX – 388-19
Will Brown, Twin Falls Rifle and Pistol, ID – 386-18
Kayla Allen, Alabama International Rifle, AL – 385-23
Katie Fuller, Manzano HS, NM – 385-21
Jodi Ross, Cheyenne Public Shooting Park, WY – 385-15
Cole Bures, Southeast Nebraska Shooting Club, NE – 383-21
Caroline Barber, Southeast Nebraska Shooting Sports Club, NE – 382-22
Emma Lorenz, Liberty HS, WA – 382-11
Javier Rodela, Socorro HS, TX – 381-22

About:
The U. S. Army sponsors the Annual U. S. Army Open Air Rifle Championship to 1) promote rifle practice and firearm safety, 2) to foster junior participation in prestigious state and national rifle competitions, and 3) to connect with American youth by making U. S. Army marksmanship expertise available to them. Participation by as many teams and clubs as possible in the state championship postal competitions is encouraged.

CHANGWON, Korea – The first final of the 2009 ISSF World Cup Series was held in Changwon, Korea with U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) member Matt Rawlings (Wharton, Texas) finishing barely out of medal contention in the fourth spot in Men’s 10m Air Rifle.

Rawlings entered his first ever ISSF World Cup final round in seventh place with a qualification score of 594. Rawlings and Gagan Narang of India were neck and neck in the final up until the last shot when Rawlings fired a 9.3 to Narang’s 10.2 to land himself in fourth place with a final score of 102.6 for a total score of 696.6, while Narang grabbed the bronze with a final score of 102.7 and a total of 696.7.

“I have been looking to get in a final for a while, so it was great to be here today. This is a starting point, we’ll see in the future,” said Rawlings following the final match.

“It was great that we had Rawlings in the final round,” commented U.S. National Rifle Coach Dave Johnson. “He is a young shooter, and this was one of his first World Cup experiences.”

Beijing’s Olympic silver medalist Zhu Quinan of China won the very first gold medal of the 2009 ISSF World Cup Series, by finishing in first place with a total score of 700.3 points.

The silver went to the second Chinese finalist, Cao Yifei, who climbed from sixth to second place in the final. He finished with a total of 698.6 points.

Rawlings’ USAMU teammate David Sprecher (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) finished in 17th place with a score of 590 and Matthew Wallace (Fairbanks, Alaska) ended the competition in 26th place with a 589.

The Women’s 10m Air Rifle final is the next final round on the schedule for the Changwon World Cup, which will take place on Saturday with U.S. shooters Jamie Beyerle, a 2008 Olympian, along with Amy Sowash (Richmond, Ky.) and Meghann Morrill (Verdi, Nev) vying for spots on the podium. The Men’s 50m Pistol final will also take place on Saturday with 2008 Olympian Brian Beaman looking for his first World Cup medal.