National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- Boy Scouts and their troop leaders, who are known for being resourceful, will easily recognize the great opportunity provided by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and its new $100,000 challenge grant that encourages shooting sports programs at local Boy Scouts of America Councils.

The challenge grants by NSSF, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, are available to qualifying BSA Councils that plan to strengthen and increase their activities in the shooting sports. Such programs teach Scouts marksmanship skills, firearm and range safety, teamwork and fundraising.

“NSSF is taking its long-standing partnership with Boy Scouts of America to a new level with this challenge grant,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF’s senior vice president and chief marketing officer.

“With the shooting sports among the most popular Scouting activities, NSSF is proud to assist local councils in developing new and expanded opportunities for Scouts to gain knowledge of the shooting sports.”

BSA Councils applying for a grant must specifically earmark funds for shooting sports programs and provide matching funds at least equal to the grant request. NSSF will provide funding to the first 50 qualifying applicants up to a maximum of $2,000 in matching support.

Councils must use awarded funds toward the purchase of equipment and supplies for their shooting sports activities from an NSSF member retailer, a list of which is available at www.nssf.org/retailers/find.

Examples of qualifying purchases are ammunition, eye and ear protection, firearms, targets and shooting vests.

Applicants may view NSSF BSA Council Challenge Grant guidelines and application procedures at www.nssf.org/bsagrant.

For information contact Melissa Schilling at NSSF at mschilling@nssf.org.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

NSSF is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. Learn about the Foundation’s history at www.nssf.org/50.

Steel Challenge Shooting Association

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. --(Ammoland.com)-  The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) announced that the Scholastic Steel Challenge will be featured at the Las Vegas fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America.

The fundraiser is sponsored by Smith & Wesson and this marks the first year that attendees will be shooting pistols as part of the event.

The 4th Annual Las Vegas Boy Scouts Sporting Clays and Smith & Wesson Steel Challenge will take place Friday and Saturday, April 8-9 in Las Vegas. Events kicks off in Las Vegas on Friday with an auction hosted by Land Rover Las Vegas.

Then on Saturday participants will head to the Desert Hills Shooting Club in Boulder City for a day of sporting clays and Steel Challenge shooting.

Smith & Wesson

“Smith & Wesson has been a strong supporter of the Boy Scouts of America and we’re thrilled that they have invited the Steel Challenge Shooting Association to be part of the this year’s fundraiser,” said Scott Moore, director of the Scholastic Steel Challenge.

“The Scholastic Steel Challenge is the ideal format for introducing new shooters to pistol competition and, with Smith & Wesson M&P pistols in hand, I’m sure it will be a big hit.”

The 4th Annual Las Vegas Boy Scouts Sporting Clays and Smith & Wesson Steel Challenge will feature the stage Smoke & Hope, just one of the four stages used in the Scholastic Steel Challenge, and the fastest.

The Scholastic Steel Challenge is a national team-oriented youth shooting program developed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association and funded in part by a grant from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. The program is open to young men and women ages 12 to 20 and offers them the opportunity to compete as a four person team for a national title in the action pistol discipline of speed shooting.

For more information on the Steel Challenge and the Steel Challenge Shooting Association, visit www.SteelChallenge.com, follow @ScholaticSteel or @SteelChallenge on Twitter, find the Steel Challenge on Facebook or visit the Steel Challenge blog.

About the SCSA:
The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) is the national governing body of the sport of Speed Shooting and organizer of the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships. To learn more about the Steel Challenge Shooting Association and the Steel Challenge visit the Web site at www.steelchallenge.com. There you will find diagrams of the stages of fire, complete listing of past results, a list of past champions, world record times and more.

Taurus Firearms

MIAMI --(Ammoland.com)- Bob Morrison, the President and CEO of Taurus International Mfg., Inc., has been announced as the new President of the South Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

The South Florida Council encompasses Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward counties of Florida and serves approximately 40,000 youth.

“I feel honored to accept this position and will continue the traditions of this outstanding council,” said Bob Morrison.

“Regarded for its diverse population; the South Florida Council has recognized its responsibilities and led the way to establish a true multi-national organization that leads the youth of our community in developing, recognizing and achieving the possibilities that the Boy Scouts of America offer.”

The Boy Scouts of America was officially incorporated on February 8, 1910 and remains a vital organization with a mission and purpose that is even more relevant today than ever before. For more than 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for millions of America’s youth.

Bob Morrison Named President of the South Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America

Serving nearly 4.1 million youth between the ages of 7 and 20, with more than 300 councils throughout the United States and its territories, the Boy Scouts of America is the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. Program participants earn recognition for making a difference in their communities due to their dedication to five of Scouting’s core values: leadership, character, community service, achievement, and the outdoors.

Having served more than 100 million members since its founding, the Boy Scouts of America has made a lasting and positive imprint on the fabric of the nation. Its mission: “Preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law,” enables Scouting to address many issues that are important to young people and families, including health, civility, education, leadership, diversity, and service to others.

“This country needs strong leaders and healthy young people more than ever before, and that is what Scouting is all about,” said Bob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America.

“This is our time in history to remind the nation that Scouting is more vibrant, more vital, and more relevant than ever before. Every day, millions of Scouts and adult leaders make a huge difference in our society. We look forward to continuing that commitment in the next century.”

Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc. is proud to be the U.S. importer of all Taurus brand firearms manufactured in Brazil and to be the manufacturer of the model PT-22, PT-25, PT-732 and PT-738 pistols made here in the US. Taurus International services all Taurus brand firearms under the LIFETIME REPAIR POLICY™ as well. For additional information about Taurus, visit www.taurususa.com. High-resolution images are available at www.taurusdownloads.com.

Red Wings Sporting Clays

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

Belmar NJ -(Ammoland.com)- Please join me for a fun filled day of shooting to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

This unique fundraising event will help to ensure that nearly 11,000 young people in the Jersey Shore area continue to receive the best Scouting program possible.

Our program serves some of the most disadvantaged kids in the state providing a safe haven and opportunity to grow.

Beginners are welcome and instruction will be provided.

Shotguns are available if needed. For more information contact: Todd Lamison (732) 349-1037 x18, lamison@JerseyShore-BSA.org

JOIN NJOA: http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/support/njoa.html

About:
NJOA – The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to environmental stewardship. We will champion the intrinsic value of natural resource conservation – including fishing, hunting and trapping, among opinion leaders and policy makers. We will support legislation, and those sponsoring legislation, that provides lasting ecological and social enrichment through sustainable use of the earths resources. Visit: www.njoutdooralliance.org

Boy Scouts Of America Collectible Pocketknife

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC –-(Ammoland.com)- Remington is proud to sponsor the Boy Scouts of America 2010 National Scout Jamboree by providing Scouts with the opportunity to shoot one of the most trusted, best-selling shotguns of all time – the Remington Model 870 Wingmaster.

At the conclusion of this year’s Jamboree, each of these embellished, limited edition shotguns will be cleaned, inspected and made available for purchase. Remington will donate $50.00 from each commemorative shotgun sold from August 1st through December 31st, 2010, to the Boy Scouts of America with a minimum donation of $10,000.00. Remington will further support the Jamboree with the “Remington On Tour” mobile van experience and a donation of safety equipment.

This limited availability Model 870 Wingmaster 20 gauge shotgun features the Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary logo, laser-engraved on the receiver, and will be limited to a production number of 200 guns. Standard features include the Model 870’s legendary non-binding twin action bars; highly polished blued steel receiver; matching 28 inch, vent rib Rem Choke barrel; and handsome American walnut stock and fore-end.

Through six decades, the Model 870 has become the standard by which all other pump-action shotguns are judged and the Wingmaster is the most aesthetically-refined version of this Remington classic.

During the Jamboree, one of the “Remington On Tour” mobile vans will provide scouts with the opportunity to experience hunting video games; fast-paced video clips; an extensive gun display including all the latest models; and a chance to handle and shoulder a variety of Remington shotguns and rifles. These interactive mobile displays, wrapped in colorful hunting scenes, tour the country introducing outdoor enthusiasts, old and new, to the Remington lifestyle.

Remington will also provide shooting glasses, ear muffs and ear plugs for use during this national event. Remington customer services representatives will be onsite to clean and maintain the shooting equipment for the enjoyment of the nearly 45,000 Scouts in attendance over the course of the Jamboree.

Remington is also the manufacturer of an officially licensed Boy Scouts of America Collectible series of pocketknives, based on BSA knives produced from 1923 to 1940. Introduced in 2009, this series of five authentic reproductions ship in a hinged cardboard box design, like the original knives, and include a poster with nostalgic advertising pieces and articles. Scouts, visitor and volunteers visiting the “Remington On Tour” mobile van will receive a coupon for 50% off the 2009 Boy Scouts of

America Knife which is available through the Remington Country Store www.remingtoncountrystore.com

With anticipated attendance of nearly 45,000 Scouts and 250,000 visitors the 100th Anniversary BSA Jamboree is slated for July 26th through August 4th at Fort A. P. Hill, near Bowling Green, Virginia. Remington is honored to be an official sponsor of the 2010 National Scout Jamboree and support the Boy Scouts of America’s efforts to educate youth and build our country’s future leaders.

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Remington Model 1100 Premier Sporting Shotgun

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC --(AmmoLand.com)- Remington Arms Company is honored to be recognized as the 2010 Official Ammo Sponsor for the Greater New York Councils Boy Scouts of America Sporting Clays Shoot.

In its sixth year, the Annual Sporting Clays Shoot raises much needed dollars to support Scouting throughout New York City’s five boroughs. This year’s invitational will take place on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Mashomack Shooting Preserve Club, a premier sporting club located in beautiful Pine Plains, New York.

A Remington Model 1100TM Premier Sporting 12 gauge shotgun was also donated for the Silent Auction and all proceeds will support Scouting.

The Model 1100 Premier Sporting Series provides timeless good looks in a light-recoiling sporting clays gun. Featuring polished nickel receivers with intricate fine-line embellishments and gold accents, they’re as aesthetically impressive as they are sweet to point and shoot.

All Model 1100 Premier Sporting shotguns feature light target contoured vent rib Rem® Choke barrels with attractive semi-fancy American walnut stock and fore-end. The High-Gloss finish woodwork displays precision cut checkering and the stock is fitted with an easy-mounting sporting clays style recoil pad. Gold triggers add a distinctive finishing touch to the Model 1100 Premier Sporting.

Greater New York Councils’ programs bring the magic of Scouting to thousands of inner-city youth.

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Thompson/Center Hotshot Youth Rifle

Thompson Center Arms

ROCHESTER, NH --(AmmoLand.com)- Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a Smith & Wesson company, announced that it has reached an agreement with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to become an officially licensed firearms manufacturer of the century old youth organization.

Thompson/Center Arms will work with the BSA to introduce three specially designed firearms. Through this licensed relationship, current Scouts, alumni and shooting enthusiasts will be able to obtain BSA officially licensed models of the HotShot rifle, IMPACT muzzleloader and the 100th Anniversary G2 Contender muzzleloader.

“Thompson/Center is committed to the development and training of youth shooters through education on the safe handling of firearms, as well as by designing innovative products to assist with their learning,” said Tom Kelly, Vice President of Marketing for Thompson/Center Arms.

“We are thrilled to support the Boy Scouts of America’s youth shooting programs. The Boy Scouts’ commitment to excellence in shooter education has led to a lifetime of safe shooting that has enhanced the future of the sport for over 100 years. Together, we will continue to foster our resources to encourage and retain young people in the shooting sports disciplines.”

Among the firearms to be introduced are the new BSA licensed Thompson/Center HotShot youth rifle, a BSA licensed IMPACT muzzleloader and a BSA licensed 100th Anniversary G2 Contender muzzleloader. Chambered in .22LR, the HotShot is a highly accurate, lightweight single-shot rifle. Designed to look just like dad’s T/C Encore Pro Hunter, the HotShot features an easy to operate break-open design, accessible via the trigger guard release. With a weight of only 3 pounds, the HotShot provides youth and first time shooters with a perfect introductory platform that allows for safe, simple and quick operation.

Likewise, the T/C IMPACT muzzleloader was engineered with youth and small frame shooters in mind. With the muzzleloader’s adjustable length of pull, lightweight composite stock, removable breech plug and other patented features, the IMPACT helps to simplify black powder shooting both on the range and in the field. In addition to the BSA HotShot and IMPACT, Thompson/Center will also produce a limited edition G2 Contender commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The .50 caliber G2 Contender muzzleloader will feature a special BSA insignia on the side of the stock. The G2 Contender frame allows users to quickly and easily change barrel configurations, offering both centerfire and rimfire capabilities.

“The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to recognize Thompson/Center Arms as an official licensee,” said Greg Winters, Manager, Licensed Programs.

“We are looking forward to working with Thompson/Center Arms in creating licensed products that young people in the program can learn on and enjoy.”

This summer, the 2010 National Scout Jamboree will be taking place celebrating 100 years of the Boy Scout organization. Over 300,000 people from across the globe, including over 40,000 Scouts and volunteer and professional staff are scheduled to convene at Fort A.P. Hill in Caroline County, Virginia. The 10-day event, which runs from July 26 through August 4, will temporarily transform Caroline County into the third largest county in the state, complete with its own zip code. The Jamboree program reflects the skills of scouting—physical fitness, environmental conservation, our national heritage and the true spirit of scouting. In addition to shooting sports at the jamboree, Scouts will enjoy more than 100 different activities such as shooting, fishing, rappelling, kayaking, rafting and sailing while at the jamboree.

For more information regarding Thompson/Center Arms or to view the complete line of Thompson/Center Arms firearms and accessories, visit www.tcarms.com. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, the 2010 National Jamboree or to learn how to become a scout or scout volunteer, visit www.scouting.org.

About the Boy Scouts of America
Serving nearly 2.8 million young people between the ages of 7 and 20 with more than 290 local councils throughout the United States and its territories, the Boy Scouts of America is the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.scouting.org.

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SWHC) is a U.S.-based, global provider of products and services for safety, security, protection and sport. The company designs and constructs facility perimeter security solutions for military and commercial applications, and delivers a broad portfolio of firearms and related training to the military, law enforcement and sports markets. SWHC companies include Smith & Wesson Corp., the globally recognized manufacturer of quality firearms; Universal Safety Response, a full-service perimeter security integrator, barrier manufacturer and installer; and Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting firearms. SWHC facilities are located in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Tennessee. For more information on Smith & Wesson and its companies, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com; www.usrgrab.com; or www.tcarms.com.

Taylor Old Timer Centennial Scout Knife

Taylor Brands LLC

KINGSPORT, Tenn. – -(AmmoLand.com)-Taylor Brands LLC, the manufacturer of Schrade, Old Timer and Uncle Henry Knives has entered into a licensing agreement to make the 100th Anniversary Commemorative Boy Scouts of America collectible knife and tin sets.

“Scouting has been a key part of our family for years”, said Stewart Taylor, President of Taylor Brands. “As a young man I was involved in Scouting, and all three of my sons are Eagle Scouts. Scouting represents all that is good about our country. They teach patriotism and certain skills that are not available anywhere else.”

Two different models of the knives and tins are available for purchase from Schrade retailers. Both of the knives feature picked bone handles and 440 stainless blades as well as a beautiful commemorative tin.

More than 111 million young men have been involved in the BSA program since 1910. There’s an estimated 50 million living alumni of the Boy Scouts of America. Currently there are just over 2.8 million kids between the ages of seven and 18 that are involved in scouting.

The Boy Scouts of America plan on celebrating their 100th Anniversary with several key events across the country during 2010.

About Schrade, Old Timer and Uncle Henry Knives:
The Schrade brands have been in existence since 1904. The company was purchased by Taylor Brands in 2004 and is currently headquartered at Taylor’s worldwide distribution facility in Kingsport, Tenn. Visit: www.taylorbrandsllc.com

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

MISSOULA, Mont.—-(AmmoLand.com)- As the Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 years of adventure, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is saluting the youth organization’s historic work in habitat conservation and more recent partnership for elk country.

The Scouting movement was founded Feb. 8, 1910, a date still commemorated as part of Scout Week nationwide. A centennial black-tie gala is slated Feb. 9 in Washington D.C.

“Boy Scouts began as a way to develop character, responsibility, citizenship and personal fitness, and since the very beginning Scout leaders understood that all of those qualities can be cultivated through outdoor activities—including wildlife habitat projects,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “The cumulative impact of Scouting on conservation in America is immeasurable, and we both congratulate and sincerely thank the millions of young people who’ve been a part of it.”

In 1992, RMEF began a partnership with Boy Scouts when a local troop requested funds to repair a wildlife drinking station in New Mexico. Since then, the partnership has grown to 17 states and over $162,000 in RMEF expenditures for Scout projects, events and activities.

Boy Scouts have used RMEF funding to re-vegetate winter range, restore aspen stands, treat weed infestations, repair and remove fencing, install educational kiosks, and more.

RMEF also has sponsored Boy Scouts attending everything from day camps to weeklong high adventure bases. In fact, between 2004 and 2009, more than 5,500 Scouts and 225 volunteers trekked across RMEF’s Torstenson Wildlife Center in New Mexico.

The Boy Scouts of America currently boasts 2.8 million young people between the ages of 7 and 20 plus 1.1 million volunteers in more than 290 local councils throughout the U.S. and its territories. For more information, visit www.scouting.org.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over 5.7 million acres—a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting, fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.

Taurus Firearms

MIAMI, FL –-(AmmoLand.com)- South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America, held its Second Annual Sporting Clays Invitational, presented by Taurus International Manufacturing, on October 21 and 22 at Quail Creek Plantation in Okeechobee, FL. The event raised more than $255,000 to benefit outreach programs for underprivileged youth in South Florida and the Boy Scouts’ Camp Seminole in Davie, Florida.

More than 200 guests and 44 teams participated in the event’s sporting clays tournament at Florida’s premiere Sporting Clays facility, Quail Creek Plantation. Event sponsors and guests, such as Taurus International Manufacturing, the National Rifle Association and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, enjoyed a special barbecue and reception on the first evening, followed by a competition the next day. The event concluded with a silent and live auction.

“The programs of the Boy Scouts of America are essential to shaping the lives of young people in a positive way, something that is very important to the future of this great nation,” said Bob Morrison, President and CEO of Taurus International Manufacturing and the Sporting Clays Invitational Chairman. “It has been an honor to help get this event started and use our contacts and resources to raise the needed dollars to keep Scouting strong and growing for the South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America.”

The Sporting Clays Invitational proceeds will benefit more than 3,000 youth in rural and inner-city areas who would otherwise not have access to Scouting programs. The outreach programs will contribute to the healthy development of these young people by providing them the environment they need to grow and learn, as well as teaching them essential life skills, leadership skills, values and character education. In addition, it will provide them more opportunities to participate in outdoor experiences, such as camping, survival courses and shooting sports.

South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America is a non-profit organization serving more than 72,000 youth and families in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2010, the Boy Scouts of America is the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and value-based leadership training. For more information about the Boy Scouts of America or the Sporting Clays Invitational, visit www.sfcbsa.org.

About:
Beginning as a small tool manufacturer in Porto Alegre, Brazil more than sixty years ago, Taurus has become a diversified, international company celebrating resounding success as one of the world’s leading small arms manufacturers. In 1941 the company produced its first revolver, and in 1984 changed the industry forever by offering customers an unqualified LIFETIME REPAIR POLICY™, posting record growth every year since. For additional information about Taurus and its complete line of products, visit www.taurususa.com.

Henry Repeating Arms

FAIRFAX, VA – -(AmmoLand.com)- The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce that Henry Repeating Arms has generously donated 50 Henry Lever Action Youth Rifles to NRA’s Youth Programs Department, furthering their support of youth involvement in the shooting sports.

“Henry Repeating Arms takes great pride in continuing their strong support of youth shooting sports programs,” said Anthony Imperato, President of Henry Repeating Arms.

The Henry Lever Action Youth Rifle is a .22 caliber firearm featuring an American walnut stock, fully adjustable rear sight, 12-round capacity, a 13-inch length of pull, and the famously smooth Henry action. This lightweight and compact version of the Henry Lever Action Rifle is ideal for young shooters, or adults who desire a compact rifle in the field. Each donated rifle also comes with a gun case.

Numerous shooting sports programs for youth will benefit from this generous donation, including NRA Youth Cooperative Organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, 4-H, Royal Rangers, National High School Rodeo Association, and the National Scholastic Sportsman’s Program, among others. The rifles will be given as prizes and used during shooting events and training. For the past two years, NRA’s Youth Programs Department has provided Henry rifles to the National High School Rodeo Association to support their Light Rifle Championships.

“These rifles from Henry Repeating Arms will help to further youth shooting sports programs across the country. Many young people will have the chance to use these rifles for training and competition. We thank Henry for their continued support and dedication to keeping youth involved in the shooting sports,” said Larry Quandahl, Manager of NRA’s Youth Programs Department.

To learn more about Henry Repeating Arms, or to receive a free catalog, call 1-866-200-2354 or visit www.henryrifles.com. For more information on NRA’s Youth Programs Department, call (703) 267-1500 or visit http://www.nrahq.org/youth/.

About Henry Repeating Arms
Henry Repeating Arms is one of the leading rifle manufacturers in the country. Their legendary name dates back to 1860 when Benjamin Tyler Henry invented and patented the first repeating rifle. Henry rifles went on to play a significant role in the frontier days of the American West and soon became one of the most legendary, respected and sought after rifles in the history of firearms.

About:
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

Boy Scouts Of America

KnifeRights.org

Britain --(AmmoLand.com)- It’s a sad day for Scouts in Britain as all knives are officially banned in virtually all circumstances, “neither Scouts nor their parents should bring penknives to camp except in ‘specific’ situations.”

Here’s a very scary quote from the article linked below:

Last night a Scouts spokesman defended its policy, saying: ‘The Scout Association plays a key role in helping young people develop the confidence, maturity and self-esteem they need to play active and responsible roles in their communities, and to resist the peer pressure that may attract them into local gang culture.

We believe that young people need more places to go after school and at weekends, where they can experience adventure without the threat of violence or bullying and the need to carry weapons.

Scouting helps to prepare young people with valuable life skills, while keeping them safe by not carrying knives.’

Read it and weep:
http :// www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1211475/Britains-blade-culture-claims-victim–Scouts-penknives.html#ixzz0QLldqYql

or http://bit.ly/4h9CBy

This action is a reflection of the intense anti-knife culture that has developed in the U.K. in the past few years. There are numerous causes, not the least of which is a media all too happy to feed the flames and politicians who would rather attack the tool rather than the root causes. In any case, it should serve as a warning to America’s knife owners.

The anti-knife hysteria in the U.K, Europe and elsewhere was one of the reasons why Knife Rights was founded just under three years ago, to give knife owners an effective voice against those who would take away our knives if we don’t oppose them.

About:
Knife Rights has quickly grown to become America’s largest grassroots knife owners organization. This latest fight against Customs Pocket Knife Grab has validated the power and importance of a dedicated grass roots organization in defending your knife rights. Invest in a Sharper Future™. Become a Knife Rights member and make a contribution to support the fight against Customs Pocket Knife Grab.

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA - -(AmmoLand.com)- The Boy Scouts of America Golden Spread Council will host an NRA Day Shooting Sports Camp at Camp Don Harrington near Amarillo, Texas. The event will be held July 10 through July 12 and is open to all registered Boy Scouts and Venture Scouts.

The Shooting Sports Camp will expose Scouts to a variety of activities including archery, .22 caliber rifle, and trap shooting. The camp will begin on Friday night with dinner, followed by camp orientation and safety briefings. Saturday night will feature an evening of shooting sports-related demonstrations and exhibits.

The cost of the camp is $120.00 for Boy Scouts and $100.00 for adults. This fee includes the use of the camp, archery equipment, guns, all targets and ammunition, instruction by trained staff, meals, and various recognition items.

Pre-registration is required. Interested Scouts should register with their Troop or Crew. For more information on NRA Day, contact Amanda Millward, Shooting Sports Camp Coordinator at (703) 267-1591 or visit www.nrahq.org/education/shootingcamp.asp. To learn more about this event, contact Bob Altman at (806) 358-6500 or baltman@bsamail.org.

About:
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.

Montana High Adventure Base

MISSOULA, Mont.— -(AmmoLand.com)- Boy Scouts across the U.S. have a new destination for trekking, mountain climbing, shooting, wildlife watching and other adventures—the Boone and Crockett Club’s Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch near Choteau, Mont.

The Club is partnering with the Montana Council of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to create a “Montana High Adventure Base” at the Club’s 6,040-acre ranch. The property adjoins the rugged Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. The camp will meet national certification requirements of the BSA for high adventure camps and Scout-trained leaders will direct the program. More than 140 Scouts could visit this summer. Participation could expand in coming years.

In one-week programs, Scouts will learn about backcountry safety and preparation, orientation, conservation and wildlife. They’ll also have opportunities to experience supervised backpacking, fishing and more. Wilderness treks lasting 4-5 days are possible.

“There aren’t too many Boy Scout councils in the country with an organized high adventure program, especially at a place where you can hike right off a private ranch and into one of the premier wilderness areas in the country. It’s a beautiful, special, interesting place. We anticipate that Scouts from all over the country will want to come here,” said Gordon Rubard of the Montana BSA, based in Great Falls, Mont.

Adventures will be based at the ranch’s Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center, which contains an engaging classroom, great room/dining hall and sleeping quarters. Rifle and shotgun shooting facilities also are on the ranch.

Participating Scouts will receive a one-year associate membership in the Boone and Crockett Club and a subscription to “Fair Chase” magazine.

Club Director of Conservation Education Lisa Flowers said, “The Boone and Crockett Club is honored to help Boy Scouts develop a greater appreciation of wild places, an understanding of wildlife conservation in the 21st Century, the importance of the hunting tradition and past and present actions of hunter conservationists, and the vision of the Club as established by our founders and first president, Theodore Roosevelt.”

Learn more at www.montanahighadventurebase.com or www.montanabsa.org.

About the Boone and Crockett Club
Founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1887, the Boone and Crockett Club promotes guardianship and visionary management of big game and associated wildlife in North America. The Club maintains the highest standards of fair-chase sportsmanship and habitat stewardship, and is the universally recognized keeper of the records of native North American big game. Member accomplishments include protecting Yellowstone and establishing Glacier and Denali national parks, founding the National Forest Service, National Park Service and National Wildlife Refuge System, fostering the Pittman-Robertson and Lacey Acts, creating the Federal Duck Stamp program, and developing the cornerstones of modern game laws. The Boone and Crockett Club is headquartered in Missoula, Mont. For details, visit www.booneandcrockettclub.com.

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA - -(AmmoLand.com)-  The Boy Scouts of America Capitol Area Council will host an NRA Day event at the Lost Pines Scout Reservation in Bastrop, Texas on April 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“The Scouts will get to participate in a new activity that is safe and that they can enjoy for the rest of their lives. They’ll be able to get outdoors and enjoy the opportunities that the shooting sports has to offer,” said Council Shooting Sports Chair and NRA Training Counselor Bill Agnell.

Approximately 100 Venturing Scouts will learn about firearms safety while having the opportunity to fire .22 rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, and practice archery. This free event is held to recruit new Venturing Scouts to the program and teach them about handling firearms safely. Fifteen to twenty NRA Certified Instructors will be on hand to provide instruction and supervision.

For more information on NRA Day, contact Amanda Millward, Shooting Sports Camp Coordinator at (703) 267-1591 or visit www.nrahq.org/education/shootingcamp.asp. To learn more about this event, contact the Boy Scouts of America Capitol Area Council at (512) 926-6363.

LAS VEGAS - The Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas Area Council, is holding its second annual Las Vegas Sporting Clays Classic February 6 and 7, 2009, to benefit more than 34,000 scouting youth.The two-day fundraiser, held at Land Rover Las Vegas and the Desert Lakes Shooting Club, blends competition, outdoor adventure and luxury. The main event challenges four-person teams to earn the highest shooting score in three classes, allowing beginners and experts an equal chance to win. More than $30,000 in prizes will be given away with 24 players winning Smith & Wesson firearms, with one player drawn at random to win a two-year lease on a Land Rover Las Vegas Range Rover Sport.

“This is truly a unique event where everyone from a professional shooter to someone who has never shot before can come together and enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences,” said North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon, Volunteer Chairman of the event. “The best part is that it all goes to benefit the Scouts.”

Other events during this two-day experience include the Las Vegas SWAT helicopter air-show and live-fire demonstration, live sporting auction, luxury Smith & Wesson firearms test shooting and a Range Rover off-road Fun Course. New this year is the Diana Division for all-female teams.

Last year’s event helped net nearly $230,000 for local Scouting. The event is limited to 75 teams of four with three sponsorship levels; $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000 per team. The entry donation is tax deductible and all donations will go to benefit 34,000 boys and girls served by Scouting in Southern Nevada.

For more information please call Jim Schmidt at 702-968-8153 or e-mail Joanne Ruyle at jruyle@bsamail.org.

About:
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America supports quality youth programs, including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing. Scouting serves young men and women in every part of the country through more than 300 local council service centers. Boy Scouts of America will be celebrating its 100th year of scouting in 2010.

SHOT SHOW – -(ShootingWire.com)- NSSF, NRA and the Boy Scouts of America will be holding a meeting at the SHOT Show to inform manufacturers about what’s in store during the BSA’s 100th Anniversary and how manufacturers can support the efforts being made to introduce more youths to the shooting sports.

Topics include the 2010 BSA Jamboree, council shooting sports changes, high adventure base advanced shooting sports programs and new shooting programs geared towards retaining youth in the shooting sports. This meeting will give the manufacturers a “heads-up” on what will be happening in 2010 and will provide BSA representatives with an opportunity to discuss their needs for these activities. At this time, BSA representatives would like to schedule booth appointments with the manufacturers to discuss 2010 plans in detail. There will be five phases involved in the 2010 planning:

- Equipment needed for the jamboree
- Equipment needed to implement the new shooting sports activities throughout BSA;
- Equipment needed at the council level to bring shooting sports up to the new standards;
- Special firearms needed for 100th anniversary celebrations and fund-raisers at the national and council levels;
- High Adventure Base program changes.

WHEN / WHERE

This meeting will take place on Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in room 207.

BSA Representatives
There will be four BSA representatives present to talk with the manufacturers:

John Alline – Jamboree Director
John Green – Director of Programs
Frank Reigelman – Director of Camping and Conservation
Doug Palmer – High Adventure Division

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FAIRFAX, Virginia – -(ShootingWire.com)- The Boy Scouts of America are looking for volunteers to help with the shooting sports events at their 100th anniversary in 2010.Collectively known as the National Scout Jamboree Shooting Sports Competition, the events take place at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The NRA’s Youth Programs department, part of the NRA’s Education and Training Division, is handling the safety supervision of the events.

Taking place July 26 – August 4, 2010, the administration of the shooting sports Merit Badge Midway and the various discipline-specific Action Area ranges (shotgun, air rifle, black powder rifle) will depend heavily on NRA-Certified Range Safety Officers (RSO) and Instructors.

“We want to give potential volunteers a heads-up on becoming qualified to participate in the shooting events-well ahead of time-to ensure a successful event in 2010,” explained Chip Lohman, Youth Programs Coordinator.

If you would like to participate and have not yet attained your NRA certifications for RSO or Instructor, there is still time. Attend an Instructor or RSO Class during 2008-2009. Call 703-267-1430 for information about becoming an NRA Certified Instructor. Submit your name and a copy of your credentials to John Alline, Jamboree Division Director, at jalline@netsba.org.

NRA Youth Programs partners up with many youth organizations such as 4-H and Boy Scouts of America to teach youth the message of firearm safety. If you know an organization that might benefit from NRA Youth Programs support, contact Youth Programs Coordinator Chip Lohman at (703)267-1550 orclohman@nrahq.org.

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