Springtac Holsters Supports Wardell MO Volunteer Fire Dept Auction

Spring Tac Holsters

Wardell, MO --(Ammoland.com)- Springtac Holsters would like to invite anyone who may be in the southeast corner of the state of Missouri on Feb. 11 2012 to stop in and support the auction held by the Wardell volunteer Fire Dept.

Springtac Holsters is honored to be a part of their efforts.

Jason says: The Wardell Volunteer Fire Department is a member driven department in the rural southeast Missouri boot-heel region. We cover a large land area with mostly farmland and sparse establishments of homes that are mostly occupied with low income family.

We operate nearly entirely off of a budget made up of the proceeds from our annual Volunteer Dinner and Auction. This has allowed us to make payments on our station and the matches to our federal grants. This year’s auction which will be held February 11, 2012 is an especially important time as not only is it the 21st annual auction, it is the second year of making a payment on the match on our new apparatus and one of the last two payments on our station.

Thanks Jason Ward, and the Wardell Volunteer Fire Department, for allowing Springtac Holsters the opportunity to serve you.

About:
Springtac Holsters is the manufacturer of gun holsters designed to conceal carry firearms with lasers or TAC lights attached to the tac rail built into the weapon in font of the trigger guard. Visit them at www.springtacholsters.com

Bid On Ruger SR9c Compact Pistol Black Finish

Buckeye Firearms Foundation

Ohio --(Ammoland.com)- About 200 people have already signed up for this year’s Bash. We have a few seats left, but time is running out.

This coming Sunday, we’ll close registration and stop selling tickets. So this is your LAST CHANCE to sign up. We will not be selling tickets at the door. Once registration is closed and our attendance count is set, that’s it.

Please check your calendar right now. If you’re free the evening of February 11, why not join us for a gathering of Ohio patriots? Enjoy a great meal. Bid on guns and gear. Hear former NRA President Sandra Froman. Enter our “your choice” Ruger SR9c / SR40c raffle.

It’s going to be a fun and festive evening with your fellow Second Amendment supporters and an important fundraiser for Buckeye Firearms Foundation. The Foundation has worked hard for you over the years, even participating in two victorious U.S. Supreme Court cases. Can you spare just one evening to support the Foundation?

And speaking of Supreme Court Cases, we’ll be auctioning off an original copy of the Amicus Brief from Buckeye Firearms Foundation and the United States Concealed Carry Association that helped strike down the Washington D.C. gun ban and affirm an individual right to own firearms – the justice’s first major pronouncement on gun rights in U.S. history. A VERY limited number of these documents were ever printed. It’s your chance to own a piece of American history.

CLICK HERE to see some of the guns and other items we’ll be auctioning off, and to reserve your tickets.

About:
Buckeye Firearms Association is a grassroots political action committee dedicated to defending and advancing the right of Ohio citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities. Visit: www.buckeyefirearms.org

A Winchester Model 1892, fully engraved by Baron Engraving was $$12,802 at the final gavel bang.

GunBroker

Las Vegas, NV --(Ammoland.com)- Powered by more than 100,000 “views” and nearly 160 bids on GunBroker.com, the 2012 SHOT Show auction generated $31,827 in support of America’s hunting and shooting sports heritage.

Coordinated by the Hunting Heritage Trust in conjunction with the NSSF, the 2012 SHOT Show auction on GunBroker.com featured a unique “Glock Statue of Liberty Pistol”, a fully engraved Baron-Winchester Model 1892 rifle commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Baron Technology and two custom Ross Tyser knives.

Bidding was scheduled to close at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 20, the final day of the SHOT Show, but active bidding toward the close of the auction triggered GunBroker.com’s 15-minute rule and several 15-minute extensions.

When the GunBroker.com gavel finally came down, the high bid on the Glock Statue of Liberty Pistol was $15,025; the high bid on the Winchester Model 1892 fully engraved by Baron Engraving was $$12,802 and the two Ross Tyser custom knives auctioned for $2,000 each.

Bob Delfay Presents to Steve Urvan

The 2012 SHOT Show auction proceeds will benefit the efforts of the Hunting Heritage Trust and Youth Shooting Sports Alliance in support of America’s hunting and shooting sports heritage.

Glock Pistols

SMYRNA, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- Gaston Glock’s strong belief in giving back was woven into the fabric of GLOCK, Inc. when the United States division of the company was established in 1986.

Ever since, the company has built on its founder’s strong foundation of philanthropy.

In 2011, GLOCK donated more than $2.5M to a variety of non-profit causes across the country.

“GLOCK’s charitable-giving focus is to assist those who put themselves in harm’s way to defend the freedoms that we all currently enjoy,” said Josh Dorsey, GLOCK vice-president.

“It’s with great pleasure that GLOCK is able to make a difference by contributing to a number of local community events across the country, including those that involve children’s charities.”

In addition to numerous local market philanthropic efforts, GLOCK also financially supports these top national organizations:

• Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF): Provides college educations to the surviving children of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps special operations personnel killed in combat or training. Additionally, SOWF provides immediate financial assistance to special operations personnel severely wounded so their loved ones can be bedside during their recovery.
• Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.): Provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of surviving families and affected co-workers of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty as determined by Federal criteria. Furthermore, C.O.P.S. provides training to law enforcement agencies on survivor victimization issues and educates the public of the need to support the law enforcement profession and its survivors.
• Young Marines: Positively impacts America’s future by providing programs for youth that promote their mental, moral and physical health through teamwork, self-discipline and a drug-free lifestyle. The program strives to instill core values of “Honor, Courage and Commitment” adopted by the Marine Corps to each of their members.
• National Rifle Association (NRA): America’s foremost defender of Second Amendment rights, the NRA has, since its inception, been the premier firearms education organization in the world. In addition, GLOCK, Inc. supports several organizations associated with the National Rifle Association (NRA) such as NRA Whittington Center Operational Costs and NRA Whittington Center Adventure Camp.

Colt Donated Commemorative M1911 Pistol & 2 New LE6920MP Rifles To Dan Wheldon Memorial Auction

Colt Defense

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. --(Ammoland.com)- Colt Defense LLC is pleased to announce that $6,700 was raised for the Dan Wheldon Memorial Auction through the sale of three donated Colt firearms.

The auction on GunBroker.com closed Monday with final bids at $1,240 for the Colt LE6920MP-FDE rifle and $1,235 for the Colt LE6920MP-B rifle. At the close of bidding, the uniquely engraved, 100th Anniversary edition Colt M1911 pistol yielded $4,225.

The anniversary edition of the pistol commemorated the ties between the 100th Anniversaries of both the Colt 1911 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

With its custom engraving and unique model number (98Indy500) honoring Wheldon’s car number when he won this year’s Indy500, the pistol was expected to bring a high value at auction.

The Dan Wheldon Memorial Auction was established for the family of the late Dan Wheldon, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, who died in a race accident on Oct. 16, 2011.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- A custom casket featuring hardwood inlay artwork of an elk and mountain scene, hand-forged elk antler handles and camouflage bedding is among many special items to be auctioned in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-4, 2012, to support the conservation work of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

The auction will be held as part of RMEF’s 27th annual Elk Camp convention and expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Riviera Hotel.

Elk Camp is RMEF’s largest annual fundraiser. Proceeds help support a variety of initiatives to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat.

BNG Finish Products Custom Coffins

Over the past year, RMEF passed the 6 million acre mark for habitat conserved and enhanced nationwide, supported elk restoration efforts in Maryland and Missouri, helped mitigate the effects of historic wildfires in Arizona, introduced thousands of youths to hunting and conservation, assisted with legal efforts to manage and control wolves, and much more.

The handmade casket, built from maple with walnut trim, is being donated for the RMEF auction by BNG Finish Products of Etna, Calif.

Company rep Nik Branson says coffin making began as an experimental offshoot of his custom cabinet business, “but now we do commissioned pieces for families around the country, and the biggest response has been from people who enjoy the outdoors, hunting and fishing.” Caskets with outdoor scenes and themes are the most requested, he said.

The coffins typically retail for $1,500 to $4,500.

Other RMEF auction highlights will include:

• A pack mule named Possum
• A New Holland tractor
• Art, firearms, furniture, jewelry and collectibles
• Many types of outfitted hunts
• Other kinds of travel packages including a motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D.
• An electric ATV from Timberline

In addition to the auctions, 2012 Elk Camp attendees with full registration can enjoy:

• Gala banquets and outstanding entertainment. Headliners include hit country music artists Clint Black and Craig Morgan. Always an audience favorite, a surprise entertainer is again scheduled for Volunteer Fun Night, sponsored by Hunters Specialties. Previous surprise acts have included Neal McCoy, Sawyer Brown and Easton Corbin.
• Don’t-miss events such as the Friends of the Foundation breakfast sponsored by Browning, featuring a fun Rat Pack tribute act; ladies luncheon with a “Hillbilly Bash” theme; prayer breakfast sponsored by FCA Outdoors, and much more.
• The biggest Elk Camp exhibit hall and expo in years. Attractions, displays and activities for the whole family, plus 450 booths filled with outfitted hunting and fishing opportunities, art, gear, firearms and everything elk. Also included are Cabela’s-sponsored seminars led by authorities on hunting, game calling strategies and more. International Sportsmen’s Expositions, which produces America’s premier hunting, fishing and travel shows, is managing the exhibit hall and expo. For booth information, contact service@SportsExpos.com or 800-545-6100, and visit www.SportsExpos.com.
• As always, Elk Camp 2012 will feature the RMEF/Leupold World Elk Calling Championships. Preliminary rounds are Feb. 3; championship rounds are Feb. 4.

Full registration through Dec. 10 is $325 per person. Partial registration is available. For more attendee registration info, visit www.rmef.org.

For public day-traffic to the expo, daily admission is $12 per person, free for kids 15 and under, and free for active military with military ID. Show hours: Thurs., Feb. 2, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Fri., Feb. 3, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 4, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Elk Camp sponsors include Midway USA, Gerber, Browning, Cabela’s, North American Hunter, Hunter’s Specialties, Leupold, Budweiser and Danner.

For more details, agendas and more information, visit www.rmef.org. Exhibit hall seminar schedules, floor plans and exhibitor listings are at www.SportsExpos.com.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF):
RMEF is leading a conservation initiative that has protected or enhanced habitat on over 6 million acres–an area larger than Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Yosemite, Rocky Mountain and Great Smoky Mountains national parks combined. RMEF also is a strong voice for hunters in access, wildlife management and conservation policy issues. RMEF members, partners and volunteers, working together as Team Elk, are making a difference all across elk country. Join us at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.

About International Sportsmen’s Expositions (ISE):
Founded in 1975, ISE produces five consumer sportsman shows across the western United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada (Las Vegas) and Utah.

Colt Donates Commemorative M1911 Pistol & 2 New LE6920MP Rifles To Dan Wheldon Memorial Auction

Colt Defense

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. --(Ammoland.com)- Colt Defense LLC, one of the world’s leading designers, developers, and manufacturers of rifles and carbines, is pleased to announce the donation of a custom Colt M1911 pistol, as well as two Colt LE6920MP rifles, to the Dan Wheldon Memorial Auction.

The custom 100th Anniversary model of the M1911 is highly engraved to highlight the 100th Anniversaries of both the Model M1911 handgun and the Indianapolis 500.

The donated LE6920MP rifles represent two color variations of a new line of Colt rifles for 2012 that come standard with several Magpul accessories.

“We are proud to put these items up for bid to help contribute to the Wheldon family and honor Dan’s legacy,” says David Ridley, Vice President, Colt Defense LLC, “The highest bidder on the 1911 will own something that is truly one-of-a-kind and the winner of each rifle will hold one of the first guns from this brand new line.”

The donated Colt M1911 is a 100th Anniversary model of the pistol, which is available only in 2011. This gun features several unique customizations that highlight the 100-year anniversary of the Colt M1911 pistol and commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The gun’s slide features a silver-plated engraving of the Indianapolis 500 trophy. The gun is finished in Polished Royal Blue and has Cocobolo grips that feature gold-plated C100 medallions. The 1911 pistol will also ship with a walnut glass case etched with the Serpentine Colt.

The gun’s special serial number, 98INDY500, memorializes Dan Wheldon’s car number when he won this year’s Indy 500.

“Because this gun is so very unique, I cannot even begin to say what it might appraise for or the amount it might garner in this auction,” said Ridley.

The two donated rifles represent the first line of products that Colt Defense and American firearm accessories maker, Magpul, have developed together. These rifles feature Colt’s popular 6920 Law Enforcement Carbine at the base, with several Magpul accessories added as standard equipment.

Magpul Original Equipment (MOE) additions featured on the LE6920MP rifles include the MOE Carbine Stock, MVG (MOE Vertical Grip), mid-length MOE Hand Guard, the Generation 2 Magpul Back-Up Sight (MBUS), MOE-K Hand Grip and MOE trigger guard. One donated rifle, the LE6920MP-B, has all Magpul parts in black, while the other (LE6920MP-FDE) features Magpul accessories in flat dark earth.

The Dan Wheldon Memorial Auction was established for the family of the late Dan Wheldon, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, who died in a race accident on Oct. 16, 2011. The auction began when Graham Rahal, fellow IndyCar racer, offered to auction his own helmet, gloves and shoes worn in the race in which Wheldon died, to raise money for the family. To bid on these Colt firearms and contribute to the trust fund, please visit www.gunbroker.com/auction/SellerAuctions.aspx?User=2006466. The auction will close on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011.

About Colt Defense LLC
Colt Defense LLC is one of the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of small arms weapons systems. The Company has supplied military, law enforcement and individual customers throughout the world for 175 years. Our subsidiary, Colt Canada Corporation, is the Canadian government’s Center of Excellence for small arms and is the Canadian military’s sole supplier of the C7 rifle and C8 carbine. The Company maintains manufacturing facilities in West Hartford, Connecticut and Kitchener, Ontario. For more information on Colt Defense LLC and its subsidiaries please visit www.colt.com.

California Department Of Fish And Game

California --(Ammoland.com)- In cooperation with several hunting-oriented conservation organizations, DFG will offer 13 big game fund-raising license tags for eight mule or black-tailed deer, two desert bighorn sheep, one Grizzly Island tule elk, one multiple zone elk and one pronghorn antelope.

Following a competitive bidding process, DFG proposes to award agreements for the auction or sale of the 13 tags to the following organizations: Wild Sheep Foundation (National and California Chapter), Safari Club International (Orange County and San Francisco Bay Area chapters), The Mule Deer Foundation (National, Central Coast, Chico, Shasta-Lassen and Redding chapters), and the California Deer Association (North Valley, Salinas Valley, Gridley and Mount Saint Helena chapters).

These conservation organizations submitted a bid package describing their intent to auction off a particular tag at their annual fund-raising dinners/conventions during late winter/early spring. Auction of these tags typically generates more than $300,000 per year for DFG to put back into conservation and management actions that include surveys, habitat improvement, applied research and translocation of animals to historical ranges where they may currently be absent. Such translocation efforts in California have been a great success for tule elk, desert bighorn sheep and pronghorn antelope.

“California’s hunting organizations continue to demonstrate they are at the forefront in support of wildlife conservation through their support for these auction tags and for the purchase of licenses and tags by their members, as well as all hunters,” said DFG Director Charlton H. Bonham.

In addition to the auction tags, DFG is expanding the random drawing program initiated earlier this year through the Automated License Data System (ALDS), when chances for a deer tag and an elk tag opportunity were offered to the public for $5.40 each. The drawings for those two opportunities alone generated more than $130,000 for conservation in 2011.

“In our continued support of hunting and quest to increase hunting and fishing opportunity in California, I’m pleased that our hunters can purchase multiple chances through our ALDS application process for a special hunt tag next year,” said Bonham. ”And I am particularly excited that this year we will include a once-in-a-lifetime desert bighorn sheep tag as well as a coveted northeastern California pronghorn antelope tag.”

As an added bonus for the hunter who draws the sheep tag from that random drawing, a private entity, San Gorgonio Wilderness Outfitters, has offered free guide services for the hunt in the Kelso Peak/Old Dad Mountains zone to the recipient.

“This is a wonderful offer and commitment by the San Gorgonio folks and demonstrates the great support of one another within the hunting community,” said Bonham.

Availability of all fund-raising tags remains contingent upon the approval of annual hunting regulations by the Fish and Game Commission.

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- The 2012 SHOT Show will kick off a critically important presidential election year.

The results of the election could cause seismic changes in the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry.

The NSSF PAC will be at the show in the NSSF Membership Booth (No. L221) to collect prior consent forms from NSSF corporate members.

Federal law requires the PAC to obtain the prior consent of NSSF corporate members before the PAC can communicate with the members’ executive and administrative personnel about PAC activities.

Remember, the NSSF PAC is the only federal political action committee solely dedicated to promoting, protecting and preserving America’s hunting and shooting sports industry, your business and our firearms freedoms.

Membership in the PAC sends a strong, collective message to our elected officials that industry members are an informed, involved and politically active group. NSSF corporate members that would like to provide consent for the coming year prior to the show are encouraged to do so by downloading the form and returning it to Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF PAC treasurer, by scanning it and emailing it to nssfpac@nssf.org or faxing it to 203-426-7182.

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.

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is halfway through the “Million Gun Challenge to Benefit the NRA” campaign, and the Company is well on its way to making firearm’s industry history.

Ruger recently presented the NRA with a check for $276,500.00, which represented a one dollar donation for every gun sold in the second quarter of the challenge.

At the close of the first two quarters of the challenge, Ruger has sold 556,100 firearms, already achieving 56% of its one million gun goal.

“Selling one million guns in one year to the commercial firearms market is something that we believe has never been done, but because of our strong product line and incredibly loyal customers, Ruger is making it happen,” said Ruger President and CEO Mike Fifer.

“We are proud to be sharing this accomplishment with the NRA, and feel confident that we will meet our goal of donating $1,000,000 to the NRA. Thank you to all of our customers that have participated in this challenge; you are making this achievement and donation possible,” he concluded.

The check presentation took place at NRA headquarters in Fairfax, VA on November 17th, 2011. Ruger will present the NRA with an additional donation after financial results have been shared at the close of the fourth quarter; the final donation will occur at the 2012 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits to be held April 13-15 in St. Louis, MO.

For complete information on the Million Gun Challenge, visit www.Ruger.com/Million or Facebook.com/Ruger.

Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- According to Forbes Magazine, there are 397 BILLIONAIRES in America now.

A billion dollars is ONE THOUSAND MILLION DOLLARS. Chew on that for just a moment. Few of us can even fathom the sum.

Go here to see the list: http://www.forbes.com/forbes-400/

Gun prohibitionist George Soros made #7. The Walton Family (Walmart) made #9, #10, and #11. Yes, Walmart sells rifles and ammo, but is also a major contributor to the lying cabal of authoritarian elitists knows as “Mayors Against Illegal Guns” (MAIG), an organization which is completely controlled by billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg of NYC. Bloomberg drops in at #12 on the American billionaire list.

We don’t know who else on the entire list of 397 American billionaires might be as grotesquely entrenched against an armed American citizenry as Soros or Bloomberg, but you can bet there’s plenty of “quiet money” fueling the “gun control” movement in this nation.

For instance: Warren Buffet is pals with Obama. Where do you think Buffet’s sentiments lie?

On the other side, two notorious conservative billionaires jump right out at you from the list: the Koch Brothers. Charles and David Koch share the #4 slot. If these two fellows are supporting efforts to restore the Second Amendment, that’s great. I hope they are writing huge checks. If they, or any other honestly pro-American ultra rich, are not spending big on protecting our right to keep and bear arms, they should be ashamed.

One wonders if these billionaires (left or right leaning) really think that if America falls into tyranny some day, they will be left with their vast holdings in Aspen, or that mansion in Hollywood will really be a very safe place. One wonders if these people get the “big picture”, i.e. the kind of world their children, grand children, and great grand children will grow up in.

But do American billionaires understand something else? A key point is that wealth only truly has a rational, tangible context within personal freedom … both yours and the next guy’s. What many of these American ultra rich don’t seem to get is that their freedom is because they live in a mostly free country.

Some of them might think that they could do it Idi Amin style, simply ignoring the bone crushing poverty and corruption in the rest of the nation. In a list of the nearly four hundred American billionaires, there are probably a couple who are that morally depraved. But the vast majority of billionaires who earned their own money must be more far-sighted than the average bear.

Self made billionaires see trends. They sense the tides changing before they actually do. They seem to be able to smell financial smoke from upwind. Friends, these are not stupid people we are talking about here. You can call them anything in the dictionary, but not stupid. You cannot acquire a BILLION dollars by being stupid.

But you can be a billionaire and lack wisdom. Gaining wisdom includes a few reality checks from our nation’s billionaires.

If this nation became a police state:

1. You will still be recognized. Your mug shots are in Forbes Magazine and on the internet.
2. You cannot hide. At any given time, a hundred people you employ know exactly where you are.
3. The government you may have been bribing and manipulating for decades just decides to take your money. Happens all the time.
4. Your bodyguards (or private army) might wonder why they settle for a pay check when they can just shoot you and take it all.

No, a wise American billionaire will realize that his or her wealth must live and grow in freedom based soil. That means defending the Bill of Rights. That means funding those people who, for years have proven they have their hearts and minds in the battle, in this case the battle to restore and then preserve the Second Amendment, the very Guardian of the Bill of Rights.

A recent Gallup poll found that FORTY PERCENT of Americans admitted to owning a gun. You know that at least ten percent actually own a gun and thought best to keep the fact private. HALF OF AMERICA owns guns. So, you ultra wealthy out there, give big, make a big deal about it, give to restore the Second Amendment. Because, if the balloon ever does go up, if you’ve stood with us, we’ll stand with you. In the final analysis it’s just enlightened self interest. I’m sure you know what that means.

Frequent JPFO contributor and strategist, Kirby Ferris, collaborated intensively with Aaron Zelman over the last two years of Aaron’s life. Ferris is currently the Operations Manager of JPFO.

See all of Kirby Ferris’ articles.

About:
Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership Mission is to destroy “gun control” and to encourage Americans to understand and defend all of the Bill of Rights for everyone. Those are the twin goals of Wisconsin-based Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (JPFO). Founded by Jews and initially aimed at educating the Jewish community about the historical evils that Jews have suffered when they have been disarmed, JPFO has always welcomed persons of all religious beliefs who share a common goal of opposing and reversing victim disarmament policies while advancing liberty for all.

JPFO is a non-profit tax-exempt educational civil rights organization, not a lobby. JPFO’s products and programs reach out to as many segments of the American people as possible, using bold tactics without compromise on fundamental principles. Visit www.JPFO.org – Copyright JPFO 2011

CRPA & CalGuns Tactical Turkey Shoot

California Rifle and Pistol Association

Sacramento, CA --(Ammoland.com)-This year we are at it again, bigger and better!

The Tactical Turkey Shoot is coming up November 13 at Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa.

Once again we will meet from 9am – 4pm. It’s time to start planning some of the fun!

Join Calguns.net and CRPA to help us track down the ever tricky tactical turkey. Last year 200 Californians got together to shoot, eat, meet and greet. Over 200 tactical turkey targets met their maker that weekend.

We will have two challenge stages for a grand prize, and you must compete to win. Tactical Avenues will be donating their time to run one of the challenge stages, so it should be pretty turkey terrific!

There will be a few more special surprises, but you must show up to find out what they are.

This time special guests will stop by to donate special goodies.

• Addax Tactical
• Franklin Armory
• Tactical Avenue
• Alco Targets

This special day is for you, the California shooting community. The CRPA, Calguns.net and our sponsoring partners believe that you are the greatest asset in the battle to regain, retain, and strengthen the civil rights our countries founders fought and died for.

So come out and enjoy the Tactical Turkey Shoot, bring your family, friends, invite new shooters, and come enjoy a fantastic day of shoot, eat, meet and greet!

Click here more information and to see the grand prize.

The California Rifle and Pistol Association, founded in 1875, is dedicated to defending the rights of law-abiding citizens to responsibly use firearms for self-defense and the defense of their loved ones, for sport, and for all other legal activities. CRPA is the official state association of the National Rifle Association. A California non-profit association, CRPA is independently directed by its own Board of Directors. CRPA’s members include law enforcement officers, prosecutors, professionals, firearm experts, the general public, and loving parents. CRPA has always worked to reduce the criminal misuse of firearms and firearms accidents, while actively promoting and organizing the competitive shooting sports and Olympic training programs in California. We are proud to say that many CRPA competitors are among the best in the world.

Crimson Trace

Wilsonville, OR --(Ammoland.com)- Crimson Trace Corp (CTC) and Nammo Talley, Inc. have joined together to help raise awareness and solicit donations on behalf of the upcoming benefit event for the SEAL – NSW Family Foundation being held on November 3, 2011.

This fundraising event is being held in San Diego to benefit the families of the United States Navy SEALS. As advocates of the SEAL Foundation’s mission of providing immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and their families, both companies are inviting donations from their industry friends in order to hold a live and silent auction to raise funds for the foundation.

In addition to CTC and Nammo Talley, will be attended by Leatherman, Benchmade, MRS and Danner

CTC Defense director Dale Suzuki appealed to the firearms community for goods and services. “We’re acutely aware of the contributions the special forces community make in the service of their country. Since the loss of 38 service members in August, the Seal Foundation has been focused on supporting the families of the bereaved. Now it’s our turn to help them.”

Companies or individuals wishing to donate goods or services for the fundraiser should contact either Nate Lombard at Crimson Trace or John Johnson at Nammo Talley for details of how to support this most worthy of causes.

NAMMO TALLEY, INC.                                             CRIMSON TRACE CORPORATION

John Johnson  (480) 898-2449                                   Nate Lombard  (503) 783-5359

jjohnson@nammotalley.com                                      natel@crimsontrace.com

The Navy SEAL Foundation is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt, national non-profit charitable foundation. Tax ID # 31-1728910

Vermont State Rifle & Pistol Association

BURLINGTON, Vt. --(Ammoland.com)- The Vermont State Rifle & Pistol Association (VSRPA) is sponsoring a .22 Rimfire Pistol Steel Challenge match at the Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club in Morrisville, Vt. this Saturday, October 8.

The entry fee is $20 in advance, $25 the day of the match, and all proceeds go to benefit the University of Vermont Shooting Sports Club, the Gun Cats.

The match, which is supported by Glock and Revision Eyewear, will begin at 9:00am and features the same four Steel Challenge stages used in the Scholastic Steel Challenge in which the UVM team competes.

Members of the UVM Gun Cats will be on hand to serve as range officers and scorers for each stage.

“The UVM Gun Cats were one of the first teams to jump into SSC’s collegiate competition.

UVM Gun Cats

This weekend’s fundraiser is a great way to help the shooting sports grow and thrive at the collegiate level, as well as support the Gun Cats,” said Scott Moore, director of the Scholastic Steel Challenge.

Saturday’s fundraiser is open to anybody that would like to give .22 rimfire pistol competition a try.

Prizes will be awarded in the Men’s, Women’s and Junior’s categories along with various pistol classifications.

For more information, or to register for the match, contact Michael MacDuff at vthuntered@gmail.com. Visit: www.vsrpa.org

Shooting Star, Julie Ingram, Chairs Third Annual Trap Shoot To Benefit Our Veterans

Patriot's Path Foundation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. --(Ammoland.com)- LongShot Recording Artist Julie Ingram lent her time, talents and a helping hand to chair the 3rd Annual Julie Ingram Open /Invitational “Pull For Our Heroes” Trap Shoot.

Hosted by the Arlington/Fairfax Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America in Centreville, VA, the outing was held in recognition of the 9/11 10th Anniversary and benefited the Patriots Path Foundation.

Through Ingram’s affiliation with the NRA (she is a lifetime member), Julie, who has also been an active participant in the Charlton Heston Celebrity Shoot for many years, segued her excitement to elevate the “Pull For Our Heroes” charity to become a high profile event featuring top-notch music and entertainment.

Ingram kicked off the affair with her rendition of our National Anthem; the day’s schedule highlighted individual and team trap shooting competitions, an intimate concert and lots of prizes and gifts. Forty shooters were on hand; 100 hundred rounds were shot, 50 at a time, by the 5-person teams. Ingram (who was a formidable competitor herself) was joined by an array of firearm enthusiasts including Olympic shooters, professionals, celebrities and those who shoot “just for fun.” Honored guests were: Col. Oliver North, Medal of Honor Recipient Marine Cpl. Dakota Meyer and Major Jim Land, who is a retired Marine and the current Secretary of the NRA. Nashville recording artists

Ty Brown and Dustin Miller were among the competitors and concert performers.

All proceeds from “Pull For Our Heroes” will assist in providing housing for our homeless veterans. This year’s event raised enough to house a veteran in need for up to 1000 nights.

“This is an event where we not only enjoy spending time with our comrades and friends in sports and music, but have the opportunity to share and listen to heart wrenching stories from those who have served,” Ingram said. “Some are stories that have never been told. It’s humbling to know our efforts have opened the door to words unspoken and a warm, welcoming place to stay while they heal.”

Plans for the September 2012 “Pull For Heroes” are already in place. In the meantime, Julie concentrates on her musical career; she is currently preparing to introduce her next single, entitled “Thank God,” from her CD ALWAYS REMEMBER later this month.

About Patriot’s Path Foundation:
Founded in 2008, the Patriot’s Path Foundation is 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency created specifically to prepare veterans for, and to assist them in, dealing with the challenges of daily life that will confront them after treatment for mental health related issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder, homelessness or substance abuse. As they complete their treatment in the Veterans Affairs Medical System and prepare for social reintegration, the foundation’s mission is to assist veterans exiting from the Martinsburg VA Medical Center’s Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), GOALS (homeless) and Center for Addiction Treatment programs. The Patriot’s Path Foundation (located in Martinsburgh, WV) aims to help recovering veterans successfully re-enter everyday life by providing them individual mentors; safe, affordable transitional housing; help in finding employment; and the basic life skills they need to discover a new way of life. [www.patriotspath.org]

Ruffed Grouse Society

Coraopolis, PA --(Ammoland.com)- The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) has scheduled its annual Upland Bird Hunt (UBH) within the Pennsylvania Wilds Region of Pennsylvania for November 3-5, 2011.

The UBH adventure includes a reception party on Thursday, Nov. 3; two days of hunting on Nov. 4-5; two breakfast buffets; field lunches; admission to “Meet the Artist” featuring a number of recognized wildlife artist and carvers; a buffet dinner on Friday Nov. 4, and one ticket to the Grand Banquet on Saturday, Nov. 5. (Area RGS members are welcome to attend the evening events).

According to RGS Regional Director Lisa Rossi, reservations are $325 per hunter and $150 for a “youth hunter” or non-hunting guest. With limited availability, the base of operation will be the Red Fern Inn, Kersey, PA, which is central to thousands of acres of public hunting land, including the Allegheny National Forest, several State Game Lands and State Forest lands. A Pennsylvania resident or non-resident hunting license is required.

Lodging accommodations will be available at several hotels in the St. Mary’s area. For more information and/or reservations contact Mary Hosmer at 814-512-2101, or by e-mail at: wlhab@windstream.net .

Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) is the one international wildlife conservation organization dedicated to promoting conditions suitable for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and related wildlife to sustain our sport hunting tradition and outdoor heritage.

Information on RGS, its mission, management projects and membership can be found on the web at: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org.

AcuSport

BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO --(Ammoland.com)- AcuSport Corporation, the leading distributor of shooting and hunting products, provides customized solutions and product offerings which increase the growth and profitability of independent retail businesses.

AcuSport is very appreciative of the freedoms our military servicemen and women provide for our country. For this reason, AcuSport has partnered with Bushnell to support the Folds of Honor Foundation. Bushnell is sponsoring a nationwide retail event created in conjunction with the Folds of Honor (FOH) Foundation.

This promotion allows end consumers the opportunity to save on Bushnell products while giving back to the families of American soldiers.

When AcuSport retailers purchase, FOH products, Bushnell will donate proceeds from sales of select products during “Freedom Days” to support the Folds of Honor Foundation. End consumers can ask their local Bushnell retailer if they are participating in the FOH Freedom Days and participate in this amazing cause.

Folds of Honor

AcuSport will stock the Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC Patriot Edition (AcuSport Item #201932P) to support the “Freedom Days” retail promotion.

This product is in-stock and available to ship from AcuSport’s distribution centers to retailers nationwide. Independent retailers who would like to place an order, please contact an AcuSport Sales Professional by calling 800.543.3150, or visit www.AcuSport.com for additional information. For more information on the Folds of Honor Foundation, please visit: http://bushnell.com/global/company/folds-of-honor/.

Based in Bellefontaine, Ohio, AcuSport Corporation is a nationwide distributor of shooting sports products and business solutions for the independent firearms retailer. Regional sales offices in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Minnesota, Texas, Montana and California provide superior customer service to firearms businesses nationwide.

The big .50 Cal that will be raffled at the Stanley and Williston banquets. - .50 Cal Noreen Ultra Long Range Rifle

Mule Deer Foundation

WILLISTON, N.D. --(Ammoland.com)- The Bakken oil patch has created quite a boon in North Dakota, and the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) will be providing residents with some much needed entertainment this weekend that will also benefit local deer herds.

MDF will host two banquets – Stanley, N.D., Fri., Sept. 9, at the Two Way Steakhouse and Williston, N.D., Sat., Sept. 10, at the Raymond Family Center. MDF Regional Director Marshall Johnson has coined the event “Rockin’ in the Bakken.”

Johnson said, “Ryan Krapp, North Dakota State Chair, and I felt this was a good time to introduce MDF to the folks up in northwestern North Dakota.

We thought a banquet was a great way to do it, as the entertainment options are slim up in the Bakken Oil Fields.” He continued, “We hope to get some interest in starting a chapter in the Stanley area, as well as recruit volunteers for our newly formed Muddy Buck Chapter in Williston.”

The top gun raffle at both locations will be a .50 Cal Noreen Ultra Long Range Rifle. Tickets will be $100 each, with just 50 being sold. There will also be a Progressive General Raffle that has five guns in it, as well as numerous other raffles.

At both of these events, doors will open at 5:00 p.m. for the social, which will include a silent auction, raffles and games. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., with a lively benefit auction to follow.

“Rockin’ in the Bakken” is going to be about guns, fun and raising money for mule deer conservation. For ticket information, contact Marshall Johnson at 406-850-8785.

About the Mule Deer Foundation:
The Mule Deer Foundation is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with members in every state, as well as Canada and Mexico. MDF’s mission is to ensure the conservation of mule deer, black-tailed deer and their habitat. MDF is dedicated to restoring, improving and protecting mule deer habitat (including land and easement acquisitions) resulting in self-sustaining, healthy, free-ranging and huntable deer populations; encouraging and supporting responsible wildlife management with government agencies, private organizations and landowners; promoting public education and scientific research related to mule deer and wildlife management; supporting and encouraging responsible and ethical behavior and awareness of issues among those whose actions affect mule deer; acknowledging regulated hunting as a viable component of mule deer and black-tailed deer conservation; and developing programs that focus on recruitment and retention of youth into the shooting sports and conservation. Learn more at www.muledeer.org.

ESS Eyewear 5B Ballistic Sunglass

ESS Eyewear

Sun Valley, ID, USA --(Ammoland.com)- ESS (Eye Safety Systems, Inc.) today announced the release of its new 5B ballistic sunglass.

The leading military eyewear manufacturer’s latest product is the result of extensive research and development and offers advancements in form, fit, and function.

The 5B was meticulously created to offer contemporary style with an exceptional fit that is compatible with helmets and communication devices.

With thirteen years of experience providing eye protection for use in the world’s most hostile environments, ESS understands that creating stylish, military-grade eye products is critical to eye safety. The Vision Council reports that 90% of eye injuries are preventable through the use of proper eye protection*, so the key is to break the barriers to use; namely, the poor aesthetics, imprecise optics and uncomfortable fit that are typical of safety eyewear. ESS sunglasses are designed to the highest military protection, performance, and durability specifications to support peak performance for any wearer without compromising style and comfort.

“The 5B is a perfect fit under any hat or helmet, and its feather-light weight and flawless optics mean you’ll probably forget you’re even wearing sunglasses,” said Brian Ross, ESS General Manager. “It also fits a wider range of both men and women than any other sunglass we’ve yet made.”

The 5B is one of the first ESS sunglasses to offer glare-reducing, ANSI Z87.1-2010 premium polarized safety lenses. ESS is also offering a new suite of frame and lens tints; the 5B sunglass frame is available in either matte black or matte grey with a range of lens tints including polarized mirrored gray, mirrored gray, mirrored copper and smoke gray.

For those requiring optical correction, the 5B can be customized with ballistic polycarbonate prescription lenses, available at www.esseyepro.com.

The 5B sunglass is stylish without drawing undue attention – an important characteristic for the military, law enforcement, and firefighting professionals who must often observe uniform or dress code. Standard ESS 5B sunglasses are compliant with U.S. MIL-PRF-31013 (Clause 3.5.1.1), ANSI Z87.1 2010 Edition and U.S. Federal OSHA. Polarized ESS 5B sunglasses are compliant with ANSI Z87.1+ 2010 Edition and U.S. Federal OSHA. All 5B™ lenses provide 100% UVA/UVB protection. Visit www.esseyepro.com for further details.

In addition, the 5B sunglass is featured in a new charitable sales program. The ESS “Remember 9.11” program offers 25% of ESS’ sales to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in the name of a firefighter who laid down his own life on September 11th, 2001 at the World Trade Center in order to save the lives of many others. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation works to build smart houses for severely-wounded combat veterans, assists the families of fallen public safety officers, and helps injured firefighters recover in burn centers across America. To learn more about this program and see ESS’ Limited Edition “Remember 9.11″ sunglass line, visit www.esseyepro.com/remember.

*The Vision Council, “Eye Safety At-a-Glance”, ©2010 and, “Eye Injuries at Home: EyeSmart.” American Academy of Ophthalmology. Feb. 2009. Web. 24 June 2010.

About ESS:
Established in 1998, ESS (Eye Safety Systems) creates advanced eye protection systems for military, law enforcement, and fire/rescue professionals. Designed for the planet’s most hostile and unforgiving environments, ESS products feature cutting-edge technologies and patented innovations to ensure peak performance and uncompromised eye safety. Headquartered in Sun Valley, Idaho, ESS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oakley, Inc. ESS eye pro is manufactured in Foothill Ranch, California, and is sold in over 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.esseyepro.com.

About The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation:
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a charitable organization set up to follow in the footsteps of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001, carrying 75 pounds of gear on his back, to rescue his fellow New Yorkers. Siller lost his life when the towers collapsed, leaving his wife, five children and six siblings to carry on his memory and share his story. One of the primary missions of The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the military members who have been seriously injured and sacrificed their quality of life in the line of duty. The Foundation currently is in the process of building several custom homes for servicemen, who, as a result of suffering devastating injuries during military combat, are quadruple amputees. Additionally, the Foundation actively supports children who have lost one or both parents as well as assisting seriously injured firefighters. To find out more about the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit http://www.tunneltotowersrun.org.

ESS Eyewear

Sun Valley, ID, USA --(Ammoland.com)- Today, Eye Safety Systems, Inc, (ESS) announced Remember 9.11, a charitable sales program designed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001 by raising funds for the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Named for a firefighter who died on 9.11, The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a New York-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healing and providing hope by building customized homes for severely-wounded combat veterans, and assisting the families of fallen U.S. Military and public safety officers.

ESS Launches ‘Remember 9.11’ Charitable Program To Benefit The Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation

In an effort to memorialize 9.11 and commemorate the 10th anniversary of the day’s unforgettable events, ESS has developed a limited-edition series of its premium ballistic sunglasses, including the brand-new 5BTM sunglasses. Each pair of Remember 9.11 edition sunglasses bears a commemorative laser etching on the lower portion of the left lens. Four different styles within a price range from $90 to $135 will be available. 25 percent of ESS sales from each of those sunglasses or associated apparel will be donated to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

“The tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 changed every American, especially those who protect and defend our country,” said Brian Ross, general manager of ESS. “In honor of the sustaining efforts and great sacrifices made by military, law enforcement and firefighting professionals, ESS is proud to donate 25 percent of sales from its Remember 9.11 products to The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, whose charitable works support these heroes and their families.”

“It is an honor to have the support of ESS, a company that actively serves our heroes by protecting their eyesight in military conflicts and in the line of duty,” said Frank Siller, chairman of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and brother of Stephen Siller. “We’re delighted ESS has recognized our Foundation and the importance of its cause.”

A leading protective eyewear contractor to the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force and the exclusive authorized supplier of protective eyewear to the United States Marine Corps, ESS is responsible for significant advancements in its field since its inception in 1998. A subsidiary of Oakley, ESS is renowned for battlefield-proven eyewear that has been issued to millions of troops and first responders worldwide. Its military grade sunglasses are growing in popularity among civilians due to their superior protection, performance, and durability. With its Remember 9.11 program, the company hopes to raise both money and the public awareness of the dangers facing those who defend the country’s freedom and public safety. For more information about the ESS Remember 9.11 program and to purchase products, please visit www.esseyepro.com/remember.

About ESS: Established in 1998, ESS (Eye Safety Systems) creates advanced eye protection systems for military, law enforcement, and fire/rescue professionals. Designed for the planet’s most hostile and unforgiving environments, ESS products feature cutting-edge technologies and patented innovations to ensure peak performance and uncompromised eye safety. Headquartered in Sun Valley, Idaho, ESS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oakley, Inc. ESS eye pro is manufactured in Foothill Ranch, California, and is sold in over 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.esseyepro.com.

About The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation: The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a charitable organization set up to follow in the footsteps of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001, carrying 75 pounds of gear on his back, to rescue his fellow New Yorkers. Siller lost his life when the towers collapsed, leaving his wife, five children and six siblings to carry on his memory and share his story. One of the primary missions of The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the military members who have been seriously injured and sacrificed their quality of life in the line of duty. The Foundation currently is in the process of building several custom homes for servicemen, who, as a result of suffering devastating injuries during military combat, are quadruple amputees. Additionally, the Foundation actively supports children who have lost one or both parents as well as assisting seriously injured firefighters. To find out more about the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit http://www.tunneltotowersrun.org.

National Shooting Sports Foundation

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - -(Ammoland.com)- The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) announced today that it will host a pre-SHOT Show charity golf outing January 14 and 15, 2012, at TPC Las Vegas benefiting Birdies for the Brave, a national military outreach initiative proudly supported by the PGA TOUR.

Proceeds from the Birdies for the Brave event will benefit 8 military homefront groups that are supported by PGA TOUR players, which provide critical programs and services to meet the specialized needs of wounded warriors and military families.

They include:

• Wounded Warrior Project supported by TOUR players Nick Watney, Boo Weekley, Frank Lickliter II, and Jason Gore.
• Homes for Our Troops supported by TOUR player Phil Mickelson.
• Special Operations Warrior Foundation supported by TOUR player Phil Mickelson.
• Operation Homefront supported by TOUR player Corey Pavin.
• Naval Special Warfare Foundation supported by TOUR players Jerry Kelly, Vijay Singh, and Frank Lickliter II.
• Military Warriors Support Foundation supported by TOUR player Ted Purdy.
• United Through Reading supported by TOUR player Rory Sabbatini.
• Green Beret Foundation supported by TOUR player Bubba Watson.

“Throughout our history, the firearms industry has been America’s arsenal of democracy and is among the strongest supporters of our military,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF senior vice president and chief marketing officer. “Birdies for the Brave is a natural fit for the SHOT Show, considering how many of our attendees have close ties with the military. It will be a great opportunity for our industry to show its thanks and support for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.”

“We want to thank NSSF for their support and welcome them to the Birdies for the Brave family,” said retired Navy SEAL, Stephen Kupcha, Senior manager of PGA TOUR military outreach. “There has never been a better time to show support for our brave military men and women and their families, and we are delighted to partner with NSSF on this great cause.”

The Birdies for the Brave event will kick off on Saturday, January 14, with an evening reception and dinner. The golf outing will be held on Sunday, January 15. Each foursome will be paired with a wounded warrior and the entire event will be military-themed, featuring static displays and a variety of engaging contests.

NSSF will serve as Title Sponsor of the Birdies for the Brave event. A variety of additional sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information on entry or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Nicole Tassone at nicoletassone@pgatourtpc.com.

The SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show) is owned by NSSF, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, and is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions. The show is the largest of its kind in the world, attracting nearly 60,000 attendees and more than 1,600 companies exhibiting firearms, ammunition, outdoor apparel, law enforcement, optics, cutlery and related products and services.

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.

About Birdies for the Brave, a PGA TOUR Charities, Inc. Initiative
Birdies for the Brave is a national military outreach initiative proudly supported by the PGA TOUR designed to show support and appreciation to the courageous men and women of our U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Birdies for the Brave was originally created in 2004 by PGA TOUR player Phil Mickelson and his wife, Amy, to support combat-injured troops. In 2005, the PGA TOUR adopted Birdies for the Brave and expanded the program to include a variety of military outreach efforts, including complimentary admission for military members, Military Appreciation Day celebrations and Patriots’ Outpost military hospitality chalets during PGA TOUR tournaments; rehabilitative golf opportunities for wounded warriors; and a series of Birdies for the Brave fundraising events held at the TOUR’s TPC clubs across the U.S. – an effort that has raised millions of dollars for 10 military homefront groups that provide critical programs and services to meet the specialized needs of wounded warriors and military families.

Shooting Industry Masters Raises $5,200 For USA Shooting Team

Shooting Industry Masters

San Diego, Calif. — -(Ammoland.com)- When members of the industry convened in Park City, Ky., for the 2011 Shooting Industry Masters, they did more than break targets, scare steel and support industry programs.

The Ninth Annual Masters raised $5,200 for the USA Shooting Team.

“A big thank you goes out to FMG for its tremendous support of the USA Shooting Team,” said Buddy DuVall, USA Shooting Team Foundation executive director.

“With the 2012 Olympics fast approaching, FMG’s support is extremely timely, and will help our athletes in the final stages of preparation for London. We appreciate everything FMG does for the shooting industry, from supporting our Olympic shooting team to supporting the NSSF’s First Shots program.”

The Masters, held July 22-23 at the Rockcastle Shooting Center, Park Mammoth Resort, in Park City, Ky., hosted a record-breaking 370 shooters, and raised funds for the USA Shooting Team two ways.

A live auction, emceed by Roy Huntington, publisher of FMG’s consumer publications, was held on the concluding night of the Masters. Bidders competed for the items up for auction, including: a Benelli Super Vinci 12 Gauge; Smith & Wesson Bodyguard; Kimber Solo; a set of Academy of Excellence Winner Engraved Knives, from Benchmade; and a Rapid Reticle, from Pride Fowler, with all proceeds benefiting the USA Shooting Team.

Funds were also raised during the match through the Rent-A-Ringer program, in which industry teams bid to have members of the USA Shooting Team shoot on their team. Seven USA Shooting Team members offered their “guns-for-hire” services, including Jamie Beyerle, Amy Sowash, Keith Sanderson, Brian Beaman, Jason Turner, Sean McLelland and Jake Turner.

“While Sean and Jake were definitely outstanding coaches, they were also wonderful teammates,” said Ron Buschmann, owner of Shooter’s Supply & Law Enforcement Equipment. “They bring respect and honor to us all, and present themselves without arrogance. We are all proud the USA Shooting Team has these two young men representing our country.”

USA Shooting Team members also volunteered their time to assist with the Masters First Shots seminar held during the event.

“It was great to have Olympic shooters from the USA Shooting Team be instructors for the First Shots program,” said Shari LeGate, World Cup medalist. “2008 Olympians Jamie Beyerle and Sean McLelland helped out teaching rifle and shotgun. We had over 27 participants who couldn’t believe Olympians were taking the time to teach them. Donating their time to the Masters’ First Shots program shows what outstanding athletes they truly are.”

In addition to the $5,200 raised for the USA Shooting Team, the Masters also raised $37,000 for NSSF’s First Shots program.

The event was held in conjunction with the presentation of the 2011 Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence Awards presentations. The Shooting Industry Masters is owned and operated by FMG Publications.

For more information on the 2011 Shooting Industry Masters, visit www.shootingindustry.com

Bushnell & Folds of Honor Partnership Patriot Edition Hunting Laser Rangefinder

Bushnell Outdoor Products

Overland Park, KS. --(Ammoland.com)- Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced a limited edition hunting laser rangefinder to celebrate its partnership with Folds of Honor.

With each purchase of the Patriot Edition, consumers have the ability to donate a $30 mail-in-rebate, or a portion of the rebate, to the Folds of Honor Foundation.

The Patriot Edition features the Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC, a super-compact laser rangefinder with 5x magnification that provides virtually instant readings from 5-1,000 yards with +/- one-yard accuracy. In addition to the mail-in-rebate, consumers also receive an exclusive Folds of Honor silicone SKINZTM, which not only provides an added layer of protection in the field, it helps improves grip and silence the device.

Founded by Major Dan Rooney in 2007, Folds of Honor provides post-secondary educational scholarships to the spouses and children of service members disabled or killed during U.S. military service. Major Rooney, a former F-16 pilot who served three tours in Iraq, founded Folds of Honor to ensure that families of fallen service members never have to endure alone. Since its inception, Folds of Honor has raised more than $9.8M for educational scholarships.

The Scout 1000 is equipped with the exclusive Angle Range Compensation (ARC) technology from Bushnell. With ARC, whether the target is uphill or downhill, the rangefinder accounts for the terrain angle and provides the user with the true distance to the target. With five modes of operation, the Scout 1000 provides accurate “shoots-like” yardage in Bow mode, bullet-drop/holdover data in Rifle mode, and a host of other options in BullsEye, Brush and Scan modes.

In addition to a rugged, rubber housing, the Scout 1000 also features the patented RainGuard HD lens coating. The permanent coating causes moisture from rain, snow, sleet and condensation to bead up and scatter less light, allowing the Scout 1000 to perform in less than ideal conditions.

The Patriot Edition is available for a suggested retail price of $299.99 and includes a Folds of Honor SKINZ, carrying case, battery and neck strap.

For more information about the Patriot Edition, visit the product page online. To learn more the Bushnell and Folds of Honor partnership, visit www.bushnell.com/honor.

Visit www.bushnell.com or call 1-800-423-3537 to learn more about Bushnell Outdoor Products.

Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell Outdoor Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell®, Tasco®, Serengeti®, Bollé®, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement®, Stoney Point®, Hoppe’s®, Butler Creek®, Cébé®, Uncle Mike’s®, Final Approach®, Simmons® and Millett® brand names. For information about any of these brands or products, please contact Bushnell Public Relations at (913) 752-6105.

California Outdoor Heritage Alliance Foundation Challenge Shoot

California Outdoor Heritage Alliance

SACRAMENTO, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Join COHA and fellow sportsmen and shooters at the upcoming “COHA Foundation Challenge Shoot 2011″ to be held at the Cordova Shooting Center in Rancho Cordova on August 23rd.

A few individual shooting spots and sponsorships are still available, and all participants must register before the event. The event features 4-person teams with each team member shooting 100 targets Winning team Challenge 2010(trap & skeet combo).

Shells, targets, lunch and drinks are all included in your entry fee. In additional to capturing the perennial team trophy and individual trophies, the winning team will receive a $2000 gift certificate to the sport shop of their choice. Second and thirdplace prizes will also be awarded.

Event sponsors will get additional benefits — including an invitation to attend the California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus Trap Shoot that evening. So gather up your top shooting friends and join COHA on the range on August 23rd.

For more information call Rick Bulloch at (916) 606-7039 or click here for the event flyer.

About:
The California Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA) is a partnership of conservation organizations, outdoor industry, other related interests and individuals who support science-based wildlife management and the preservation of our hunting rights in California. COHA is a 501(c)4 Political Advocacy organization dedicated solely to influencing legislative, regulatory and administrative policy decisions which promote wildlife conservation and our outdoor heritage. For more information about COHA, visit www.outdoorheritage.org.

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)-  A record 370 shooters from around the firearms industry competed at the sprawling 2,000-acre Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, Ky., at the ninth annual Shooting Industry Masters.

Organized by FMG Publications, the event brought industry members together for a great cause: to raise money for NSSF’s First Shots program.

All money raised from the event will help introduce new people to the shooting sports and firearms safety at local ranges across the country.

NSSF First Shots Manager Tisma Juett in action at the Shooting Industry Masters.

“For all of the members who attended the Shooting Industry Masters, purchased raffle tickets, sponsored side matches, participated in side matches and supported both the live and online auction, we at First Shots thank you,” said Tisma Juett, NSSF’s manager of First Shots.

“We would like to especially thank FMG Publications for its generous support of the First Shots program through the Shooting Industry Masters.”

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.

Jerry Miculek at the recent Shooting Industry Masters

Shooting Industry Masters

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Top firearms industry executives and professional competitors converged on Park City, Ky., July 22-23 to participate in the Ninth Annual Shooting Industry Masters.

A record-breaking 370 shooters raised $37,000 for NSSF’s First Shots program.

This brings the amount raised by the Masters for First Shots to $94,000 in three years. The Masters, held at the Rockcastle Shooting Center, Park Mammoth Resort, is owned and operated by FMG Publications.

“We were impressed with the number of companies that entered teams, and the enthusiasm of the record number of industry shooters,” said Russ Thurman, match director, and publisher and editor of Shooting Industry magazine.

“We thank our sponsors, the companies conducting side matches and the Rockcastle Shooting Center for their overwhelming support. Thanks to all for making the 2011 Shooting Industry Masters a tremendous success.”

The Shooting Industry Masters attracted 22 sponsors for the event. Industry manufacturers and supporters also contributed the largest collection of raffle prize packages in the nine-year history of the match. In addition, major companies and organizations sponsored 10 side matches, offering industry teams an opportunity to try a wide variety of shooting venues.

“We had nearly 500 people each day participating in the event, with competitors and volunteers combined,” said Randy Molde, match chairman.

“If the miles of smiles we saw through dirt and sweat at the end is any indication, everybody really enjoyed the event. It was exciting to see so many folks who are used to sitting behind desks all day out enjoying the sport they help make better. We’re thankful they chose to spend the weekend with us to support First Shots.”

FMG also thanked this year’s host, Rockcastle Shooting Center, Park Mammoth Resort, for their assistance with the event, along with the state of Kentucky for the warm welcome it provided Masters attendees.

“The facility at Rockcastle Shooting Center is amazing and has unlimited possibilities for future events,” Molde said. “All of the volunteers were very enthusiastic, well coordinated and very friendly.”

The top teams and shooters were honored during an awards reception at the Rockcastle Shooting Center July 23.

The 2011 Shooting Industry Masters top shooters and teams were:

• High Team: Industry Class — Team Sierra Bullets, Darren Leskiw, Tommy Todd, Matt Reams and Mark Walker.
• High Shooter: Industry Class — Jens Krogh, Team Benelli 1.
• High Lady: Industry Class — Katie Harris.
• High Team: Open Class — Team JP Enterprises, Tony Holmes, Kurt Miller, Don Bednorz, Trapr Swonson and John Paul.
• High Shooter: Open Class — Jerry Miculek, Team Smith & Wesson 1.
• High Lady: Open Class — Tasha Hanish.

The Masters is a handgun, rifle, shotgun competition divided into two classifications: Industry and Open. The Industry class is for new to intermediate shooters, while the Open class is for professional and advanced shooters. Regardless of class, scores are not published to maintain the no-pressure, fun atmosphere of the Masters.

The event was held in conjunction with the presentation of the 2011 Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence Awards presentations.

Tasha Hanish at the recent Shooting Industry Masters

For more information on the 2011 Shooting Industry Masters, visit www.shootingindustry.com or contact Elizabeth O’Neill at 1-888-315-3641 or elizabeth@shootingindustry.com.

Mule Deer Foundation

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah –-(Ammoland.com)- The Mule Deer Foundation and Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife presented a check for $283,500 to the Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation for wildlife habitat improvement and management work on Antelope Island State Park which is located in the Great Salt Lake.

The funds were raised from the auction of a Mule Deer tag and a California Bighorn Sheep tag to be hunted on the Island this fall.

The tags were auctioned last February at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo (WHCE) held in Salt Lake City.

The Mule Deer Tag sold for $265,000 and the Sheep tag sold for $50,000. The WHCE retains ten percent of the sale price.

Mule deer have not been hunted on Antelope Island for more than 30 years. Bighorn Sheep have not previously been hunted on the Island. The bighorn sheep were transplanted to the Island in 1997 by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The sheep herd has served as a source of transplant animals for the West Desert area of Utah.

The most visible Island resident is the bison. “From bison and bighorn sheep, to mule deer and pronghorn, all island wildlife will benefit from this generous gift,” said Director Mary Tullius, Utah State Parks and Recreation.

Mike Styler, Executive Director of the Department of Natural Resources said, “This is a prime example of sportsmen reinvesting in habitat, and in this case the recipient is a great state park. Because of one deer and one bighorn sheep tag, we will have more than $280,000 invested directly into habitat work.”

Byron Bateman, President of Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife said, “The $283,500 raised at this year’s Expo is a win/win for Utah State Parks and the bighorn sheep and mule deer that live on Antelope Island with 100% of the money going directly to projects to benefit both species.”

State Park budgets have been reduced in recent years resulting in layoffs and some parks potentially being shut down. The auctioning of these special tags will bring much needed funds to help maintain and improve wildlife habitat on the Island that wouldn’t be available due to the budget cuts.

“We are glad we can help fund wildlife projects on Antelope Island during these difficult economic times,” said Miles Moretti, President and CEO of the Mule Deer Foundation. “This is a great example of a public/private partnership finding innovative ways to provide funding for the Park.”

In addition to the two auction tags, a public drawing was held for one deer and one sheep tag. The hunts will take place in November.

About MDF (www.muledeer.org) The Mule Deer Foundation is one of the key conservation groups in North America working to restore, improve and protect mule deer, black-tailed deer and their habitat. With a focus on science and program efficiency, MDF has raised millions of dollars and put countless man-hours on the ground for mission-critical projects. MDF acknowledges regulated hunting as a viable management component and is committed to recruitment and retention of youth into the shooting sports and conservation. Visit the MDF Web site or call 1-888-375-DEER.

About SFW (www.sfwsfh.org) Headquartered in North Salt Lake, Utah, SFW is a charitable, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The mission of SFW is to promote the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat, assist in providing quality wildlife management programs, educating the public about the role hunters play in wildlife conservation, and perpetuating the family tradition of hunting and fishing. Visit the SFW Web site or call 801-936-1386.

2011 ATV Raffle Winner

Yamaha

CYPRESS, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., donated a Grizzly 700 ATV to the Wish I Could of Northeast Louisiana, Inc. (WIC) foundation helping raise $9,230 for the charity at the annual Marengo Swamp Run in Hebert, La., on June 4.

The annual event, which raises money mainly through entry fees and private donations, helps fund the WIC mission of granting wishes of terminally ill children in Northeast Louisiana.

Yamaha has donated an ATV each of the past eight years helping to raise more than $50,000 – money that pays for the WIC annual kids’ Christmas party. The WIC Foundation has in total raised more than $400,000 in the same time to help make kids’ wishes come true.

“Yamaha is proud to support Wish I Could and its cause of helping terminally ill children,” said Mike Martinez, general manager of Yamaha’s ATV & SxS vehicle group. “Yamaha also congratulates Ricky Rollins for winning the Grizzly 700 ATV, and thanks everyone who purchased a $5 raffle ticket. That money goes directly to WIC and the kids.”

“The ATV raffle is the sole fundraiser for the Wish I Could annual Christmas Party,” said Wayne Moore, WIC president. “Each year the surviving children are given a gift of their choice from Santa because of the support we receive from Yamaha. We are proud to partner with and receive support from this wonderful corporation.”

More information about the WIC organization and the Marengo Swamp run is available here: www.wishicould.org/donate.html

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

SCAR 17S rifle in .308, donated by FNH-USA

FMG Publications

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- FMG Publications is sponsoring an auction on GunBroker.com to support NSSF’s First Shots program.

The auction, to be held July 2-July 23, is part of FMG’s Shooting Industry Masters shooting competition.

“We’re excited to take support for First Shots to the next level,” said Randy Molde, Masters chairman. “Partnering with Gunbroker.com makes it possible to promote these incredible auction opportunities to their millions of online visitors. We appreciate what Gunbroker.com is doing to support and build the future of our industry.”

The auction on GunBroker.com will feature a SCAR 17S rifle in .308, donated by FNH-USA; a customized Springfield Armory XD Tactical in .40 S&W, donated by Cylinder & Slide Shop; and a Ranger Break-Top in .22 Magnum, donated by North American Arms.

“These companies really stepped up to the plate to help us, and help the NSSF’s First Shots program by donating these great firearms,” said Roy Huntington, publisher and editor of American Handgunner magazine, who worked with the companies to obtain the donated firearms.

The firearms will be highlighted on GunBroker.com as part of the Treasures & Traditions Charity Auctions, which alternates with other charity auctions on the home page.

This year’s Shooting Industry Masters will be held at the Rockcastle Shooting Center, Park Mammoth Resort, in Park City, Ky., July 22-23. Those taking part in the event will be able to place their last-minute bids for the firearms at an onsite GunBroker.com bidding station. Bidding will close at 8 p.m. Central Standard Time July 23.

Each year, FMG conducts a major raffle during the Masters to raise money for NSSF’s First Shots program. This year, in addition to the raffle, money will be raised at the event’s 10 side matches and through the GunBroker.com auction.

The Masters has raised over $57,000 for First Shots in two years. In all, the Masters has raised nearly $112,000 to support NSSF programs.

Bob Delfay, president of the Hunting Heritage Trust and the Treasures & Traditions program, is assisting FMG Publications in this auction.

Customized Springfield Armory XD Tactical in .40 S&W, donated by Cylinder & Slide Shop

Ranger Break-Top in .22 Magnum, donated by North American Arms

For more information on the Shooting Industry Masters, visit www.shootingindustry.com.

Friends of NRA

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The NRA Foundation’s Friends of NRA program is proud to announce that they have drawn 2.5 million attendees to their events and grossed more than $400 million since the program’s inception in 1992.

“Reaching these goals would not have been possible without all the hard work of everyone involved in Friends of NRA,” said Kyle Weaver, Managing Director of Field Operations.

“The support we receive from our volunteers and attendees provides grants for thousands of recipients across the United States. We thank everyone who contributed, donated and volunteered their time these past 19 years and for helping make Friends of NRA into what it is today.”

Net proceeds from funds raised at Friends of NRA events are equally divided between local and national projects. Local monies are distributed by State Fund Committees based on grant applications while The NRA Foundation funds projects on a national scope.

“It is through the money raised by Friends of NRA that we have supported worthy projects including youth education, firearm training, range development, and conservation efforts across the country for nearly two decades,” said John DaSilva, National Manager of Events and Marketing.

“Protecting our shooting heritage and traditions for future generations is a goal we encourage everyone to support.”

Friends of NRA is a grassroots fund-raising program that fosters community involvement, raises money, and gives 100 percent of the net proceeds to qualified local, state, and national programs. Working with the NRA’s field staff, thousands of volunteers nationwide participate in the program by organizing committees and planning events in their communities. Monies raised at these events go to The NRA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Visit the Friends of NRA website at www.friendsofnra.org. For more information contact Event Services Manager Jeremy Greene at (703) 267-1354 or jgreene@nrahq.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. Visit: www.nra.org

2011-2012 Federal Duck Stamp

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host the First Day of Sale for the 2011-2012 Federal Duck Stamp and Junior Duck Stamp on June 24 at the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World retail store at the Katy Mills Mall in Katy, Texas. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., and the ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The 2011-2012 Federal Duck Stamp features two white-fronted geese painted by artist James Hautman of Chaska, Minn. Last October, five judges chose his art to grace the new Duck Stamp from among 235 paintings at the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest, held in Berkeley, Calif.

All waterfowl hunters age 16 and older are required to purchase and carry a current Federal Duck Stamp, but conservationists, birders, stamp collectors and others also buy the stamp as an investment in conservation.

Ninety-eight percent of the proceeds from the $15 Duck Stamp go to the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund, which supports wetlands acquisition for the National Wildlife Refuge System. Since 1934, Federal Duck Stamp sales have raised more than $750 million to protect more than 5.3 million acres of wetlands on hundreds of the 551 national wildlife refuges spread across all 50 states and U.S. territories.

The 2011-2012 Junior Duck Stamp was created by Abraham Hunter, 17, of Vienna, Ill. In April, Hunter’s painting of a pair of ring-necked ducks was chosen from among 51 Best-of-Show winners from every state and the U.S. Virgin Islands at the National Junior Duck Stamp Competition. The Service sells the Junior Duck Stamp for $5 to stamp collectors, conservationists and the general public. Proceeds from Junior Duck Stamp sales support environmental education efforts and awards for contest winners.

• WHAT: First Day of Sale for the 2011-2012 Federal and Junior Duck Stamps
• WHEN: Friday, June 24, 2011 Doors open at 9 a.m., ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Autograph session and stamp sales immediately following the ceremony
• WHERE: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 5000 Katy Mills Circle Katy, Texas 77494

About:
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.

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Picturesque Hudson Farm in Andover NJ

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Shooting at the great estates in England is a once in a lifetime experience – fortunately, you need only travel to Andover, New Jersey, and the 3,000 beautifully landscaped acres of Hudson Farm to experience the grand tradition.

We invite you to the 3rd annual New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Environmental Projects Clay Tournament.

This year’s event is hosted by NJOA (EP) charity and supports Quail in the Classroom and Reef Rescue. Both of these programs focus on land and sea habitat restoration and improvements.

Your support will help to ensure the protection of our great outdoors, assist in restorative habitat programs and support youth oriented conservation education programs.

Please come and enjoy a fun-filled day with your friends, colleagues and fellow-outdoorsmen and help the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance (EP) fulfill its mission. If you can’t attend the shoot then be sure to join us for “dinner only!”

Learn more and sign up: www.njoutdooralliance.org/where/sporting/clays2.html

Well see you on, Monday, July 18, 2011

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

Remington 1100 F-Grade Ruffed Grouse Society 50th Anniversary one-of-a-kind shotgun

Ruffed Grouse Society

Coraopolis, PA --(Ammoland.com)- The drawing for the Ruffed Grouse Society’s (RGS) National Fundraiser Drawing is closing in. Participants have only until June 30 to purchase one of the remaining one thousand tickets to be sold.

Purchasers will have an opportunity to win one of three high-end shotguns, with the first prize a one-of-kind Remington Model 1100 F-Grade 28 Gauge (skeet choke) semi-automatic shotgun with exhibition-grade wood with a fitted steel butt-plate on the stock and an inlaid skeleton cap on the pistol grip.

Hand-engraved by master engraver Don Talbot, the scrollwork surrounds a vignette featuring two grouse on the left and two woodcock on the right side of the receiver. The RGS logo is on top of the receiver where it meets the butt-stock. The stock and fore-end are exhibition grade walnut with a hand-rubbed oil finish. It has a 24 1/2 inch ventilated-rib barrel with two beads and carries serial number “RGS 50” to commemorate the RGS 50th Anniversary. In addition, it comes cased in a gun sleeve that is tucked into a Remington soft case inside a Remington travel case. The retail value is $9,000.

Second prize is a Caesar Guerini RGS 50th Commemorative APEX grade over and under 28-gauge, 28″ barrel length. It features a hand-engraved grouse on trigger guard, This one-of-a-kind shotgun has a retail value of $7,850.

Third prize is a Kimber Valier Grade II; 20 gauge side by side with 28 inch barrels. It has a retail value of $5,000.

Tickets for this unique drawing are $100 and are available at all RGS events or by calling 888-564-6747 or e-mail at: rgs@ruffedgrousesociety.org . All major credit cards are accepted. The drawing will be held on June 30, 2011, at RGS Headquarters in Coraopolis, PA.

Proceeds from this raffle will be used to restore and protect grouse and woodcock habitat.

Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society is the one international wildlife conservation organization dedicated to promoting conditions suitable for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and related wildlife to sustain our sport hunting tradition and outdoor heritage.

Information on the RGS, its mission, management projects and membership can be found on the web at: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org .

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), is proud to announce the “Million Gun Challenge” to benefit the NRA.

Ruger pledges to donate $1,000,000 to the NRA if one million new Ruger firearms are sold between the 2011 and 2012 NRA Shows.

“Our goal is to present the NRA with a check for one million dollars during the 141st NRA Annual Meeting in St. Louis next April,” said Ruger CEO Mike Fifer.

“This substantial donation would reflect a record-breaking feat in the firearms industry, as we believe no company has every sold one million firearms in a 12-month period. With the help of our loyal customers, we hope to make history and to share that accomplishment with the NRA.”

To learn more about Ruger’s extensive line of American-made pistols, rifles, revolvers and shotguns, and to follow the progress of the “Million Gun Challenge,” visit www.Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger.

As always, thanks for your continued support!

Craig Morgan To Host 5Th Annual Celebrity Dirtbike Ride & Concert Benefiting Billy’s Place

Nashville, TN --(Ammoland.com)- Country Music superstar and celebrated TV host Craig Morgan announced today that he is set to host his 5th annual Charity Ride and Concert August ­­6 and 7 in his hometown of Dickson, Tenn.

Proceeds from the two-day event, which includes a celebrity dirtbike ride and concert, will benefit Billy’s Place, a home for temporarily displaced children in Dickson, Tenn, just outside Nashville.

The family-friendly event will kick-off Saturday, August 6 with a celebrity dirtbike ride. The morning will start with a motocross exhibition followed by a group trail ride and lunch.

Previous motocross celebrity participants have included Kevin Windham, Cowboy Kenny Bartram, Fred Andrews and Barry Hawk.

New for 2011 is the addition of a celebrity skeet shoot on the morning of Sunday, August 7. Later that evening, Craig and several of his country music friends will take to the stage for an intimate acoustic concert. Celebrity participants for all three events will be announced at a later date.

Craig Morgan Charity Ride And Concert

All events are open to the public. Tickets can be purchased individually or for all three events by visiting www.craigmorgan.com.

Celebrity Dirtbike Ride

• Date: August 6, 2011
• Location: 1284 Bell Hollow Rd Dickson, Tenn
• Registration Opens: 8am
• Ride and Exhibition Start Time: 10am
• Tickets: $40 to include ride and lunch. Spectator tickets can be purchased for $15. Tickets can be purchased at craigmorgan.com.

Celebrity Skeet Shoot

• Date: August 7, 2011
• Location: TBD Middle Tennessee
• Time: TBD
• Tickets: $100. Tickets can be purchased at craigmorgan.com.

Celebrity Concert

• Date: August 7, 2011
• Location: Dickson, Tenn
• Doors Open: 6:30pm
• Concert Start Time: 7pm
• Tickets: $35, all seats general admission. Tickets can be purchased at craigmorgan.com.

ABOUT CRAIG MORGAN:
One of country music’s best-loved artists, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself with massive radio airplay of his signature hits: “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday” and “International Harvester. Craig received one of country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. In addition to his career as a Country Music superstar, Craig is also a celebrated TV personality as the host of “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” every Saturday morning on The Outdoor Channel, with Season 2 set to debut June 25. Prior to becoming a country music and TV sensation, Craig Morgan spent over 10 years of active duty in the Army and additional years in the Army Reserves. He is an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award. For more information on Craig Morgan, please visit www.craigmorgan.com or follow him on Twitter @cmorganmusic.

ABOUT BILLY’S PLACE:
The idea for the charity was born while Craig Morgan was serving as an Assistant Sheriff’s Deputy in Dickson, TN. The mission of the Craig Morgan Charity Fund is to build and maintain a home called Billy’s Place for temporarily displaced children in Dickson County Tennessee and to provide lasting funding to the home. His long term goal is to start additional Billy’s Place homes around the country. In 2011, he will host the 5th annual Craig Morgan Charity Ride, which has raised nearly $50,000 the last two years alone, in support of Billy’s Place and other children’s welfare organizations.

Mule Deer Foundation

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - -(Ammoland.com)- MDF raised $96,500 in 2011 for California’s Big Game Program through the sale of several special California fundraising tags.

The Shasta/Lassen Chapter in Redding started things off by auctioning a Golden Opportunity Deer Tag at their banquet for $15,000.

A Desert Bighorn Sheep Tag was sold at MDF’s National Convention for $50,000. The North Bay Blacktail Chapter in Santa Rosa followed with the sale of a Statewide Pronghorn Tag for $5,500, and the Central Coast Chapter in San Jose finished up with the auction of another Golden Opportunity Deer Tag for an impressive $26,000.

Every dollar raised from the sale of these tags went directly into the Special Big Game Account held by the California Department of Fish and Game to be used specifically for the benefit of big game species and the hunters who pursue them.

About MDF (www.muledeer.org) The Mule Deer Foundation is one of the key conservation groups in North America working to restore, improve and protect mule deer, black-tailed deer and their habitat. With a focus on science and program efficiency, MDF has raised millions of dollars and put countless man-hours on the ground for conservation and related projects. MDF also acknowledges regulated hunting as a viable management component and is committed to recruitment and retention of youth into the shooting sports and conservation. Get involved at www.muledeer.org or call 1-888-375-DEER.

California Department of Fish and Game (www.dfg.ca.gov/) The Department of Fish and Game maintains native fish, wildlife, plant species and natural communities for their intrinsic and ecological value and their benefits to people. This includes habitat protection and maintenance in a sufficient amount and quality to ensure the survival of all species and natural communities. The department is also responsible for the diversified use of fish and wildlife including recreational, commercial, scientific and educational uses.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

OLYMPIA, WA --(Ammoland.com)- Flanked by recreation enthusiasts, Governor Chris Gregoire today signed legislation that will keep state park and recreation lands open with revenue from a vehicle access pass known as the Discover Pass.

“It is essential that we keep our recreation areas open to the public,” said Governor Gregoire. “I applaud the Legislature for coming together with a solution that allows us to help keep our state recreation lands open and accessible during the worst budget crisis in the state’s history.”

The Discover Pass will be required as of July 1 for vehicle access to recreation lands and water-access sites managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The pass—which will be available for sale in mid-June—will cost $30 a year per vehicle or $10 for a day-use pass. State recreation lands include state parks, boat launches, campgrounds, heritage sites, wildlife and natural areas, trails and trailheads.

Holders of certain types of fishing and hunting licenses, registered campers in state parks and other users are exempt from some Discover Pass requirements. For details, visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov .

Discover Pass

Once available, the Discover Pass can be purchased at one of nearly 600 sporting goods or other retail stores that sell hunting and fishing licenses. It will also be available for purchase online or by calling toll free 1-866-320-9933. Beginning next fall, the public will be able to purchase a pass when renewing a vehicle license through the Washington State Department of Licensing. The Discover Pass or day-use pass must be visibly displayed in the front windshield of any motor vehicle.

Revenue from the Discover Pass will fill budget gaps created by the loss of State General Fund support for parks and recreation on state lands. Revenue will be split among the three state agencies that provide recreational access to state lands in proportion to their need for general fund replacement: 84 percent to State Parks; 8 percent to WDFW; and 8 percent to DNR.

State Parks, WDFW, and DNR jointly requested legislation that led to the creation of the Discover Pass, intended to provide revenue to maintain recreation access to state lands and meet the increasing demand for outdoor recreation. The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Islands, who conducted stakeholder work and coordinated with other legislators. In addition to providing a stable source of revenue, the legislation provides reciprocal authority for law enforcement staff from each agency, which will improve public safety and help protect state resources.

National Forest Foundation's Sporting Clays Invitational

National Forest Foundation

Bedford Hills, NY --(Ammoland.com)- The National Forest Foundation’s 17th Annual Sporting Clays Invitational drew more than 300 shooters and guests from across the country who were dedicated to raising funds to restore America’s 193-million-acre National Forest System.

The May 6-7 event was sponsored by Remington Outdoor Foundation, an organization committed to conservation and providing public land access for the millions of Americans who hunt and enjoy the outdoors.

Several dignitaries and celebrities attended the event including television journalist and author Tom Brokaw, who served as guest speaker for the opening reception at the GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills, N.Y. He shared how his South Dakota boyhood developed his appreciation for America’s national forests and why giving back to this resource is so important.

Attendees also were treated to a shotgun shooting demonstration by Staff Sgt. Josh Richmond and Staff Sgt. Mark Weeks, both with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, Ga. Staff Sgt. Richmond is the current world champion in men’s double trap. Staff Sgt. Weeks is a four-time member of the World Championship team and former USA Shooting National Shotgun Team coach.

The event also featured an opportunity for 158 shooters to vie for the honor of being top gun at Dover Furnace Shooting Grounds. The Dover Plains, N.Y., course features 20 stations located along a two-mile path that winds through hardwood forests and wetland areas.

The winning team for the event was Ten Mile River Preserve with second place going to Vertrue, LLC., and Verizon Business claiming third. The event’s top gun was Al Gaynor while Stephanie Steinkraus was runner up. Chris Sutter won the Betteridge Rolex Challenge by running a challenging 10-clay station.

Through sponsorships, donations, live and silent auctions, the event generated more than $300,000 in support of the NFF’s mission to engage communities in conserving and improving National Forests and Grasslands.

“Over the course of two days, we experienced an amazing level of camaraderie and generosity on behalf of our country’s great public lands,” said NFF President Bill Possiel. “Thanks to our partner, the Remington Outdoor Foundation, as well as dozens of other sponsors and donors, the Sporting Clays Invitational continues to provide a fun yet meaningful way for people to learn more about our National Forests and help perpetuate them for future generations.”

For more information about the event, contact: Jennifer Schoonen at jschoonen@nationalforests.org or call 406-830-3354.

About National Forest FoundationNational Forest Foundation
Founded by Congress in 1991, the National Forest Foundation works to conserve, restore and enhance America’s 193-million-acre National Forest System. Through community-based strategies and public-private partnerships, the NFF enhances wildlife habitat, revitalizes wildfire-damaged landscapes, restores watersheds, and improves recreational resources for the benefit of all Americans. The NFF’s Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences national conservation campaign is uniting public and private partners to conduct large-scale forest and watershed restoration and revitalize ecosystem resiliency in iconic National Forest System sites around the nation. To learn more, visit us at www.nationalforests.org.

About OutdoorRoadmap.com
ORM with URLOutdoorRoadmap.com is expected to become the single online source of information and services related to hunting, target shooting, archery and conservation. By teaming with interested participants, OutdoorRoadmap.com offers online hunter education and firearms safety training, interactive maps and tools, event listings, social media, licensing resources, and a wealth of outdoor information.For more information about this state-of-the-art platform, visit www.OutdoorRoadmap.com.

Lethal Human Scent Elimination Company, owned by Clean Control Corporation in Warner Robins, Ga., was indirectly affected by these storms and is raising money to help those in need.

Lethal Products

WARNER ROBINS, GA –-(Ammoland.com)- The deadly tornadoes that tore across the Southeast on April 27 could be described as “lethal.”

The devastation and loss affected many residents in the states impacted, directly or indirectly. Lethal Human Scent Elimination Company, owned by Clean Control Corporation in Warner Robins, Ga., was indirectly affected by these storms and is raising money to help those in need.

“The South is where my heart is; it’s where I call home,” said Steve Davison, CEO and Owner of Clean Control Corporation. “The people all across the South have a huge sense of pride, humility and love not only for the area in which they call home but for their fellow neighbors. We help each other in times of need. This, more than any other time, is a time of need on such a large scale. A large portion of outdoors men and women live in the South and with our new product, Lethal Scent Elimination, they have shown us support from the beginning. I think it’s only right to give back any way we can. The tornadoes might have been lethal but the human spirit, courage and drive of us Southerners is way more lethal than any tornado will ever be.”

Lethal Human Scent Elimination Company is producing “Lethal” wristbands that will be available for purchase on the Lethal website at www.lethalproducts.com. All proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross to assist in efforts to help all the states affected by the recent tornadoes.

The Lethal wristbands will represent the strong, “Lethal” spirit of those affected by the storms and those who have helped the victims by purchasing a wristband.

“The hunting community is a strong, tight knit group,” said Justin Neal, President and Key Account Manager of Rendezvous Marketing Group (RMG), the marketing communications agency of record for Lethal. “It is the hope of all of us at Lethal and RMG that the outdoor industry will come together to support such a worthwhile cause and help not only the hunters and fishermen in the South get back to normalcy, but everyone affected. This is certainly an opportune time to show what this industry is made of and the humanity that come with it.”

Lethal and its parent company Clean Control Corporation encourage everyone to order a wristband, wear it proudly and show the world that they have an unshakeable and lethal human spirit. To order, visit www.lethalproducts.com.