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Tasha Hanish Of Team FNH USA Wins Women’S Open Championship Title At The 2011 Shooting Industry Masters

Tasha Hanish Of Team FNH USA Wins Women’s Open Championship Title At The 2011 Shooting Industry Masters

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McLean, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- Tasha Hanish of Team FNH USA won the Women’s Open Championship title at the 2011 Shooting Industry Masters competition, which was held July 22 – 23, 2011 at the sprawling 2000-acre Park Mammoth Resort and Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, KY.

Sponsored by FMG Publications, the Shooting Industry Masters match tests each competitor’s speed and accuracy with a pistol, rifle and shotgun.

Approximately 370 shooters representing 78 teams participated in the event, which raised $37,000 for the First Shots program.

Developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and hosted by independent shooting facilities, the program provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to shooting by qualified range operators and instructors that includes firearm safety, local ownership requirements, shooting fundamentals, hands-on instruction and how and where to continue.

“We are proud to have been part of this year’s Shooting Industry Masters competition,” said Ken Pfau, Vice President of Law Enforcement and Commercial Sales at FNH USA. “Congratulations to Tasha — and the rest of Team FNH USA — for a job well done.”

“The folks at FNH USA are responsible for a sizable chunk of the money raised for First Shots by hosting an exciting 3-gun side match,” said Randy Molde, FMG Publications. “Masters competitors were thrilled with the opportunity to experience the action that 3-gun competition provides. We appreciate all the work FNH USA put into producing such a popular event.”

“More than 200 shooters participated in FNH USA’s side match this weekend in over 100 degree heat,” said Pfau. “Now that’s a dedicated team! They were out there, excited to have the opportunity to show spectators what 3-gun is all about.”

Members of Team FNH USA shooting in the 2011 Shooting Industry Masters match included Pfau, Mark Hanish, Tasha Hanish, Larry Houck, Diana Liedorff, Erik Lund and Tommy Thacker.

FNH USA, LLC is the sales and marketing arm of FN Herstal, S.A., Belgium. Its corporate mission is to expand its global leadership position in defense, law enforcement and commercial markets by delivering superior products and the finest in training and logistical support.

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Upchurch Maintains 3 Gun Nation Points Lead

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USA --(Ammoland.com)- Clint Upchurch’s fourth consecutive Open division victory kept the South Carolina native alone in first place atop the 3GN Standings following the recent Blue Ridge Mountain 3-Gun at the Rockcastle Shooting Center. But staying in first by himself might not last too long.

Daniel Horner picked up his third match at Blue Ridge, with his Tactical Optics win vaulting the defending 3GN Champion up the leader board into second place.

Kurt Miller, who did not compete at Blue Ridge, remained in the top five at third, while SureFire’s Barry Dueck switched to Heavy Metal for a win, moving him to fourth place in front of Bryan Ray, who fell to fifth overall following his second place finish to Dueck in Heavy Metal at Blue Ridge.

Taran Butler, James Darst, Jeff Cramblit, Robby Johnson and Tony Holmes round out a top 10 that features two competitors that didn’t qualify for last year’s 3GN Championship: Remington’s Robby Johnson, who didn’t attend enough matches last season; and Ray, the non-sponsored shooter who seemingly came out of nowhere last year and is now tearing up the Heavy Metal division.

Five ladies currently sit among the 3GN Top 50. At #30 overall, Kay Miculek holds the top Lady spot, followed by Maggie Reese (#36), Katie Harris (#41, who is also 3GN’s top Junior), Dianna Liedorff (#43) and Deb Cheek (#45).

To view the entire Top 50, click the “Standings” tab found within the “3-Gun Events” listing on the top-right of the page.

Clint Upchurch, who competes in the Open division, remains a perfect four-for-four on the 2010-2011 3GN Tour.

The next stop on the FNH USA 3-Gun Nation Tour, presented by SureFire, is the MGM Ironman, June 5-11, in Parma, Idaho.

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