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Mossberg Introduces Five-Gun Training Set for Hunter Education Classes
Non-Functioning Firearms for Safe, Responsible Hands-On Training

Mossberg Five-Gun Training Set

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North Haven, CT --(Ammoland.com)- O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. is pleased to offer a set of non-functioning training firearms that includes the five types of firearm actions covered in the hunter education curriculums – pump-action shotgun, semiautomatic shotgun, break-action shotgun, bolt-action rifle and lever-action rifle.

Each firearm in this set is clearly marked as non-functioning and features blaze orange stock and forend to ensure safe, responsible hands-on training.

These well-designed and durable training sets feature the Mossberg 500 pump-action shotgun, Mossberg 930 semiautomatic shotgun, Maverick Hunter Over-and-Under break-action shotgun, and the Mossberg 464 lever-action rifle; each with convenient, ambidextrous top-tang safeties and the Mossberg International 802 Plinkster bolt-action rimfire rifle with cross bolt safety.

All models have rugged synthetic stocks and forends with the exception of the lever-action which features traditional hardwood. Each training firearm proudly wears the Mossberg logo on the stock and features a durable phosphate coating on the exposed metalwork to prevent rust and wear.

Reinforcing the message of safe gun-handling, stocks and forends wear a blaze orange finish and “Non-Functioning Gun” is clearly engraved on the receiver. Each gun comes packed in an individual soft case and instructors have the option of purchasing the set with or without a rolling travel case.

“For over 90 years, Mossberg’s focus has been on building reliable and innovative firearms for sport and duty while never forgetting our responsibility to firearms safety,” commented Iver Mossberg, CEO of O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. “We are pleased to offer this 5-gun training set, allowing students as part of their Hunter Education to learn safe gun-handling with actual firearms that have been disabled.”

The Mossberg 5-Gun Training Set is available for $1,300 and the set with a handy, rolling travel case is available for $1,500. For more information or to purchase your training set today, please contact Mossberg Law Enforcement Sales at Conservation@mossberg.com or (203) 230-5300.

About O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. Founded in 1919, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. is the oldest family-owned firearms manufacturer in America, and is the largest pump- action shotgun manufacturer in the world. Leading the way with over 100 design and utility patents to its credit, and standing as the first ISO 9001 Certified long-gun manufacturer, Mossberg is considered to be one of the most innovative firearms manufacturers in U.S. History. For more information on commercial, special purpose, law enforcement and military shotguns, rifles and accessories, please visit their website at www.mossberg.com.

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Federal Premium Announces International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) Volunteer Instructor of the Year; Sponsors Award

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ANOKA, Minn. --(Ammoland.com)- -(Ammoland.com)- Federal Premium Ammunition has named the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) Volunteer Instructor of the Year. Ricky Moss, from Athens, Georgia is the recipient of the award.

He was honored and received the award Thursday afternoon during the 2011 IHEA Annual Conference in Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Federal Premium’s IHEA Volunteer Instructor of the Year: Ricky Moss

More than 70,000 IHEA instructors reach nearly 750,000 hunter education students annually. Ricky Moss’ accolades highlight the strength of IHEA’s mission in the U.S. and internationally. In 2010, he was involved in 45 hunter education courses that certified 2,095 students. He also recruited 25 additional volunteer instructors. Federal Premium Ammunition sponsors the award, and treated Ricky to an all-expense paid trip to accept his award and attend the IHEA conference in Wrightsville Beach, N.C.

An IHEA selection committee selected the finalists and a panel of knowledgeable judges deemed Ricky the award winner. Ray Metzler, Hunter Education Coordinator for the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, nominated Ricky for his outstanding efforts and positive impact helping execute IHEA’s mission.

Strong, Strengthening Partnership
Federal has sponsored IHEA for more than a decade. The company also donated a complete set of hunter education instruction materials to each of the three award finalists. Many educational materials are also available to volunteer instructors at reduced costs through Federal’s website, at www.federalpremium.com/hunters_education/educational_materials.aspx.

Federal’s strong stance for hunter education also earned the company a seat on the IHEA Foundation Board—to be filled by Federal Premium Conservation Manager Ryan Bronson. This foundation raises money to support the activities and mission of the IHEA organization. It is composed of representatives from the firearms, hunting and shooting industry.

“Volunteer instructors have always been the lifeblood of hunter education,” said Federal Premium Conservation Manager Ryan Bronson. “We sponsor the Instructor of the Year award as a way of recognizing the hunters and shooters who donate their time to pass on our heritage. Hunting and shooting are safe—and getting safer each year in large part because of the foundation being set by instructors like Ricky Moss.”

Federal supports numerous conservation organizations, participates in many ammunition royalty programs, and provides many shooting sports educational materials. To learn more about Federal’s support, please visit http://www.federalpremium.com/hunters_education/programs.aspx.

About Federal Cartridge Company
Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Federal Cartridge Company has been providing hunters and shooters with high-quality rimfire, centerfire and shotshell ammunition since 1922. It pioneered the Premium category of ammunition and is part of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturer, ATK Security and Sporting. For more information on Federal, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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