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Travis Gibson Brings Home the Bacon at Surefire World Multi-Gun Championship

Travis Gibson, of Caldwell, Idaho, on the move at the recent Surefire World Multi-Gun Championship at the Pro Gun Club of Boulder City, Nevada. Competitive shooter and industry insider shares insights on the gear supporting his success Competitive shooting veteran … Continue reading

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Work Sharp Outdoor Promotes Knife Safety with Pumpkin Carving Contest

ASHLAND, Ore. (Oct. 24, 2018) — More than 175 million Americans are anticipated to partake in this year’s Halloween festivities. They’ll don creative costumes, go trick-or-treating and, of course, carve pumpkins. Work Sharp Outdoor, the leading manufacturer of knife and … Continue reading

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Team SIG Captain Max Michel Continues to Dominate the Carry-Optics Division with Big Wins at the 2018 Oilfield Classic

Newington, N.H. (October 17, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. congratulates Team SIG Captain Max Michel for his dominating performance at the 2018 Oilfield Classic held October 4th – 6th hosted by Kidlat Shooters Club at Area 59 in Rosenberg, Texas … Continue reading

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Team SIG’s Lena Miculek Takes “High Lady” Title at 2018 NRA World Shoot

Newington, N.H. (October 11, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. congratulates Team SIG member, Lena Miculek for her recent win at the 2018 NRA World Shooting Championship held September 20th – September 22nd at the Peacemaker National Training Center in Glengary, … Continue reading

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DoubleStar Signs as Title Sponsor of the Blue Ridge Mountain 3-Gun (BRMG3)

DoubleStar also donating a firearm to the raffle benefiting the Task Force Dagger Foundation. The match will take place Oct. 18 – 20, 2018 at the Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, KY. Winchester, Ky. (October 2018) – DoubleStar Corp, … Continue reading

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Legendary U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Shooter Daniel Horner Joins Team SIG

NEWINGTON, N.H., (October 9, 2018) – SIG SAUER Inc., is pleased to announce multi-discipline World Champion Shooter Daniel Horner has officially joined the SIG SAUER Professional Shooting Team – Team SIG. Horner recently left the service of the U.S. Army … Continue reading

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Tactical Games Regional Event to be Held Oct 13-14

(Plant City, FL) The Tactical Games, a series of competitive events for tactical athletes pushing physical and mental strength, is holding a regional event in Autryville, NC on October 13-14.This event will be held at The Range Complex at 2850 … Continue reading

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Precision Rifle Expo’s 1st Annual Event Draws Capacity Crowds

The two-day, precision rifle event, held Sept. 15 – 16, 2018, brought novices and professionals together for the first time to share their passion for long range shooting. Blakely, Ga. (September 2018) – The 1st Annual Precision Rifle Expo (PRE), … Continue reading

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Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter John Vlieger Wins High Overall/Open Division at Tennessee Atomic Blast 3

The Tennessee Atomic Blast 3 (2018 Tennessee Sectional) was held Sept. 15 – 16, 2018 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Westport, Conn. (September 2018) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case … Continue reading

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Lena Miculek Attends SIG SAUER Maine Shooting Sports Experience to Benefit the Boy Scouts of Maine

Newington, N.H. (September 18, 2018) – Team SIG shooter Lena Miculek recently participated in the SIG SAUER Maine Shooting Sports Experience to benefit the Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The shooting event was held on September … Continue reading

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Federal Premium Shooters Vincent Hancock and Caitlin Connor Crowned World Champions

  ANOKA, Minnesota – September 18, 2018 – Federal Premium Ammunition sponsored shooters and brand ambassadors Vincent Hancock and Caitlin Connor each won gold medals and were crowned world champions at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship in … Continue reading

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Kahr Firearms Group Sponsors NRA World Shooting Championship

(Greeley, PA) – Kahr Firearms Group, a leader in innovative firearms design and manufacturing, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the NRA World Shooting Championship in Glengary, WV from Sep 20-22.Kahr Firearms Group is a Gold Sponsor for the … Continue reading

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Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter John Vlieger has Several Strong Finishes in August Championship Matches

Westport, Conn. (August 2018) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry, is pleased to announce its sponsored shooter, John Vlieger, has had several strong finishes … Continue reading

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Lena Miculek Earns a High Lady Title for Team SIG at the 2018 SIG SAUER Pro AM with SIG SAUER Match Elite Pistol Competition Ammunition

Newington, N.H. (August 27, 2018) – SIG SAUER Inc. congratulates Team SIG member, Lena Miculek, for her first place finish in the Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) Division at the 2018 SIG SAUER Pro Am Shooting National Championship held August 17th … Continue reading

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Henry Pulls the Trigger on First NASCAR Sponsorship

#90 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Andy Lally marks the firearms manufacturer’s first foray into NASCAR. ELKHART LAKE, WI – August 23, 2018 – Henry Repeating Arms is proud to announce a full-car sponsorship of the NASCAR Xfinity Series #90 Chevrolet … Continue reading

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SIG SAUER Raises Over $40,000 for the Honored American Veterans Afield Organization at Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Newington, N.H. (August 21, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce it raised over $40,000 for the Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) organization at the 2018 SIG SAUER Charity Golf Tournament held Friday, August 3rd at Pease Golf … Continue reading

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Max Michel Takes Top Prize for Team SIG in First Competition Using SIG SAUER Match Elite Pistol Competition Ammunition

  Newington, N.H. (August 16, 2018) – SIG SAUER Inc. congratulates Team SIG Captain, Max Michel, on his first place finish in the Production Optics Division at the U.S. IPSC Nationals held July 13th – 15th in Frostproof, Florida. The … Continue reading

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DoubleStar Sponsors Rockcastle Pro Am 3 Gun Championship for Fifth Year

DoubleStar will be sponsoring the event at a “Rockstar” Sponsorship Level. The match will take place Aug. 17 – 19, 2018 at the Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, Kentucky. Winchester, Ky. (August 2018) – DoubleStar Corp, manufacturers of high-quality, … Continue reading

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John Vlieger, Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter, Places 8th Overall at 2018 U.S. IPSC Nationals

Vlieger also placed 7th in the Open Division at the 2018 U.S. IPSC Nationals, held July 13 – 15, 2018. Westport, Conn. (July 2018) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative … Continue reading

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Gunwerks Monster Steel Challenge PRS Match Registration Open

This Precision Rifle Series (PRS) match will be held July 28 – 29, 2018 in Cody, Wyoming at the Cody Shooting Complex and at Monster Lake Ranch. Slots filling up quickly. Cody, Wyoming (July 2018) – Gunwerks, designers and manufacturers … Continue reading

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Join Creedmoor® Sports at Camp Perry for the National Matches

Stop by the CMP Headquarters building anytime between July 15 to Aug. 4, 2018 to shop, get the latest on the matches, see new products and meet old friends. Anniston, Ala. (July 2018) – Creedmoor Sports, the leader in precision … Continue reading

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You are invited to the 1st Annual Precision Rifle Expo

WELCOME TO THE 1ST ANNUAL PRECISION RIFLE EXPO SEPTEMBER 15 – 16, 2018 The 1st Annual Precision Rifle Expo has been announced and will be held September 15 – 16, 2018 at the Arena Training Facility in Blakely, Georgia. The … Continue reading

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Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter John Vlieger wins High Overall

Vlieger wins High Overall title at the 2018 USPSA Michigan Sectional Championship held in Utica, Michigan, June 15 – 17, 2018. Westport, Conn. (June2018) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative … Continue reading

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Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter John Vlieger Wins High Overall in Open Division at South Carolina State Championship

Vlieger wins High Overall in Open Division at The Blue Bullets and Red Hill Tactical 2018 South Carolina State Championship in Ridgeville, SC, May 3 – 5, 2018. Westport, Conn. (May 2018) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early stage … Continue reading

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The Wisconsin Trigger Company Expands Youth Match Shooter Sponsorship with Youth Shooter Certificates

  Watertown, WI – Each year The Wisconsin Trigger Company sponsors a number of youth national match shooters with their Youth Shooter Certificates. These certificates make M-K style triggers available to youth shooters at a significantly discounted rate. This program … Continue reading

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CTK Precision Sponsors Athlon Optics 1,000 Yard Club Giveaway

Clintonville, WI – April 2018 – CTK Precision, manufacturer of innovative shooting equipment and gun accessories, announces their sponsorship of the Athlon Optics 1,000 Yard Club Giveaway with the donation of a P3 Ultimate Monopod. The Athlon Optics 1,000 Yard … Continue reading

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SIG SAUER Academy Hosts First Annual SIG Relentless Warrior Championship

Newington, N.H. (April 23, 2018) – The SIG SAUER Academy is pleased to officially announce it successfully hosted the premier competitive shooting championship for America’s future military leaders – the SIG Relentless Warrior Championship. On Saturday, March 24th, military cadets … Continue reading

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Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter John Vlieger Places 2nd Overall at USPSA Area 6 Championship

Vlieger placed second in Open Division and Second Overall at the 2018 USPSA Area 6 Championship, held in Okeechobee, Florida, April 12 – 15, 2018. Westport, Conn. (November2017) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early stage technology and manufacturing company … Continue reading

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Winning Team from Annual U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition Used MasterPiece Arms Chassis’

The 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) sniper team won the ninth annual event, which was held on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 18 – 22, 2018. Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Braman Comer, Ga. (April … Continue reading

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MasterPiece Arms’ Scope Mount Surveyed #1 Used by Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Competitors

The totals were compiled from a survey of the top PRS competitors at the 2017 PRS Finale. Comer, Ga. (February 2018) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles and Chassis Systems, was recently surveyed to be the … Continue reading

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Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Competitors Name MasterPiece Arms’ Chassis/Stock as #1 Most Used System in Competitions

The totals were compiled from a survey of the top PRS competitors at the 2017 PRS Finale. Comer, Ga. (February 2018) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles and Chassis Systems, was recently surveyed to be the … Continue reading

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Nikon Becomes Title Sponsor of the National Rifle League

Nikon Becomes Title Sponsor of the National Rifle League Melville, NY (February 20, 2018) – Nikon has announced that it will become the first-ever Title Sponsor of the NRL (National Rifle League) for the approaching 2018 season. The NRL Presented … Continue reading

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Ashbury Precision Ordnance Rolls Out Marine Scout Sniper Experience with Hope For The Warriors Fundraiser Raffle Winners

Experiential RifleSports Adventure Mini-Camp with Veteran USMC Scout Sniper Instructors to Benefit Leading Veterans’ Service Organization Ruckersville, VA. Over a crisp, fall November weekend, four lucky firearms enthusiasts made their way from around the country traveling into the forests of … Continue reading

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Team SIG Captain Max Michel Has a Banner Year

  Newington, NH (November 28, 2017) – SIG SAUER, Inc., congratulates Max Michel, captain of Team SIG, on an exceptional year of achievement and performance across 2017. Michel led Team USA to a Gold Medal at the International Practical Shooting … Continue reading

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Team SIG Shooter Lena Miculek Continues to Dominate Ladies Action Shooting in 2017

    Newington, NH (November 28, 2017) – SIG SAUER, Inc., congratulates Team SIG Shooter, Lena Miculek, for making 2017 the best year in Team SIG history with outstanding wins at the top of her shooting disciplines. She earned numerous … Continue reading

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INAUGURAL AGUILA CUP SLATED FOR DECATUR, TX

CONROE, TEXAS – November 16th, 2017 – Texas Armament & Technology (TxAT) and Aguila Ammunition are excited to announce the inaugural Aguila Cup. The multidiscipline shooting sports tournament will take place at Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds in Decatur, TX, which … Continue reading

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Team GLOCK Dominates in USPSA & IDPA Nationals

SMYRNA, GA. – Oct 4, 2017 Members of Team GLOCK competed in back-to-back national competitions this past week and took home big wins. At the IDPA US National Championship on September 26th and September 27th in Cresson, Texas, team Captain … Continue reading

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MasterPiece Arms’ Shooters Dominate Recent Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Matches

MPA Sponsored Shooters Matt Brousseau and Tyler Payne took first and third place respectively at the CORE Fall Classic, while MPA Sponsored Shooters Aaron Hipp, Jon Pynch and Scott Satterlee won first, second and third at the Meaford Long Range … Continue reading

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Ritter & Stark GmbH New Sponsor of Guardian Long Range Competition

As part of its sponsorship, Ritter & Stark has donated a gift certificate valued at $3,277 to the prize table. Feistritz, Austria (September 2017) – Ritter & Stark GmbH, an Austrian-based firearms design and manufacturing company, is proud to announce … Continue reading

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The Bergara Experience Goes the Distance

Bergara Rifles wraps up summer long-distance shooting events featuring the Bergara B14 and Premier Series of rifles. Lawrenceville, Ga. (September 2017) – The Bergara Experience, by Bergara Rifles, has completed its maiden tour for 2017. Three ranges sponsored the open-to-the-public, … Continue reading

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