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Tekansik holds a B.A. from Western State College, Gunnison, Colo. He is an accomplished hunter and holds a first-degree black belt in Tae-KwonDo.
Steiner Optics Names Tony Tekansik As Its National Sales Manager
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MAR 09, 2011 05:55P.M. Steiner Optics Names Tony Tekansik As Its National Sales Manager
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GREELEY, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- Steiner, a world-leader in the manufacturing of binoculars, has announced the appointment of Tony Tekansik to the position of national sales manager.
Steiner Optics Names Tony Tekansik As Its National Sales Manager
In this capacity, Tekansik will be responsible for managing all sales activities throughout the U.S.
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He will work directly with key dealers to direct sales efforts through the company’s network of independent sales representatives in an effort to expand sales in the hunting and birding markets. He will report directly to the general manager of Burris and Steiner, Rob Siemers.
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Tekansik brings more than 14 years of sports optics sales management and expertise to his position at Steiner. Most recently, he held the position of national sales manager for Leica Sport Optics for three years. Prior to that, he held sales positions with Remington, Carl Zeiss Sport Optics, Swarovski Optik and Pentax.
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“We are pleased to have Tony join the Steiner team,” said Siemers. “He not only brings a great deal of knowledge of hunting and birding, but most importantly, he brings his years of managerial sales experience and extensive knowledge of optics, as well as personal relationships with our top accounts. We anticipate he will make significant contributions to the future growth of the Steiner product line in the U.S. market.”
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Peter Suciu - Gun Writer USA --(Ammoland.com)- To say that Peter Suciu has a passion for history is an understatement.
Military Sun Helmets of the World With the help of FirearmsTruth’s managing editor John Kullman, Peter co-authored the book America’s Road to Fascism: From the Progressives to the Era of Hope and Change, which was published in the fall of 2010. This book chronicles the rise of socialism and fascism in the United States over the past 125 years and looks at growing concerns that include the devaluation of the American dollar, the loss of freedoms and, of course, issues over the Second Amendment rights.
He has been a collector of militaria, specializing in military headgear of the 19th and 20th century since his great uncle and decorated World War II veteran Louis Suciu bought Peter his first helmet back in 1981. Now 30 years later, Peter has written countless articles on military helmets, firearms and military history, and is the co-author of two books about military helmets, Military Sun Helmets of the World and The Wolseley Helmet in Pictures: From Omdurman to El Alamein.
Peter Suciu is a member of the National Rifle Association, The Company of Military Historians and The Ohio Valley Military Society. He regularly attends large events including the annual SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show) and the National Gun Day show in Louisville. He has covered these events for the media, recently reporting on national firearms sales for CNBC.com.
As a result of his passion for military history he has dragged his wife, and fellow writer, Enid Burns to countless military museums, castles, fortresses and other obscure historical sites around the world. In this time he’s seen some of the finest collections of firearms, including those in London, Paris, Rome, Venice, Cairo and Tokyo.
As a collector Peter’s tastes for firearms are those of a historic nature, and he’s written extensively about the British Martini Henry Rifle , the gun that was the peacekeeper for the Empire for Which The Sun Never Set, and for Russian and Soviet era firearms from the Mosin Nagent to the AK-47 and everything in between. In the summer months Peter can be found at the range firing off 7.62x54mmR.
As a professional freelance writer and journalist with nearly 20 years experience, Peter’s work has appeared in nearly 100 media outlets including Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Forbes, CNBC.com, CNN.com and MSNBC.com. He is a former Web editor and producer for FoxNews.com, where he helped manage the websites for The O’Reilly Factor and FoxNews Sunday. He has appeared on TV several dozen times appearing on CBS Morning News, Business Week TV, MSNBC, CNN, Headline News, German TV 1, TV Tokyo and the BBC World News.
Peter also covers trends in fitness, and in 2010 helped launch KineticShift.com, a website devoted to the convergence of fitness and technology. He is also a contributor to BikeRadar.com, and puts in many miles on his road bike before heading to the range.
On the subject of military history he has been a regular contributor to Armchair General magazine, Military Heritage, Military Trader and Military Vehicles for more than a decade.
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Peter remains a crusader for Second Amendment rights, and is the executive editor of the Website FirearmsTruth.com, which was launched in early 2009 to expose, track and report on media bias against guns. The site has garnered the attention of the firearms community, and Peter has spoken on the subject of firearms laws, ownership and Second
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Arkansas Game & Fish Commission’s Michael Neal Named NRA Officer of the Year MAR 09, 2011 04:45P.M. Arkansas Game & Fish Commission’s Michael Neal Named NRA Officer of the Year
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Arkansas Game & Fish Commission LITTLE ROCK, AR --(Ammoland.com)- The National Rifle Association last week recognized Wildlife Officer Michael K. Neal of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as NRA’s 2010 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.
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Neal will receive the award during the group’s fall meeting in Virginia. Neal was named officer of the year for his heroic actions May 20, 2010, when he received a call for assistance after West Memphis Police Department officers Brandon Paudert and Bill Evans were killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 40.
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When Neal arrived at a West Memphis parking lot, the two suspects in the officers’ deaths were in a van and engaged in a firefight with Crittenden County Sheriff Dick Busby and Chief Deputy W.A. Wren.
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Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Wins Two Important Legal Cases MAR 09, 2011 04:40P.M. Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Wins Two Important Legal Cases
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission’s Michael Neal When Neal rammed the van with his vehicle, the suspects directed fire toward his truck and away from Busby and Wren, both of whom were wounded. Neal returned fire, disabling one and possibly both suspects before placing his truck in reverse and backing out of the line of fire. His actions saved the lives of Busby and Wren. Neal sustained shrapnel wounds during the incident. Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Brought to you by - AMMOLAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.comSubmit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.com
LITTLE ROCK, AR --(Ammoland.com)- The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission won two important legal battles last week. The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Wendell “Dutch” Noe of Lake City March 2. Noe violated AGFC regulations on captiveraised ducks.
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The following day, the Arkansas Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by James Dockery of Little Rock that aimed to prevent the AGFC from using funds it receives from natural gas leases. Noe previously had been in business raising, shipping and releasing mallards in Arkansas and other states, and had refused to comply with state regulations and conditions contained in a Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit. Those regulations and permit conditions require keeping captive ducks in enclosed areas and prohibit releasing the birds into the wild except under limited circumstances. Noe sued the AGFC in federal courts between December 2004 and 2006, claiming that the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act provided for exclusive regulation of duck breeding and shooting activities, and that the more restrictive requirements enforced by the AGFC were illegal. The federal courts ruled against Noe and upheld the AGFC’s regulatory authority. Noe was later prosecuted in state court in 2007 for continuing
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his mallard activities contrary to the state requirements. Noe was convicted in district court in St. Francis County and fined, but then appealed to St. Francis County Circuit Court. Following a new trial in March 2010, Noe was convicted once again and fined $2,500. Last week, the Arkansas Court of Appeals rejected Noe’s arguments that U.S. treaties entered into with other countries for protecting migratory birds “preempt” the AGFC regulations and affirmed Noe’s criminal conviction.
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Arizona: Comprehensive Firearms Reform Bill Passes in the Senate MAR 09, 2011 04:34P.M.
Dockery filed his lawsuit in Pulaski County Circuit Court in 2009 alleging that by entering into natural gas leases on certain wildlife management areas, the AGFC had violated Amendment 35 to the Arkansas Constitution, which charges the AGFC with the duty to manage, conserve and restore the state’s wildlife resources. Dockery asked that the gas lease revenue received by AGFC be transferred from the AGFC’s Game Protection Fund to the State Treasury’s general fund.
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The Supreme Court ruled March 3 that the AGFC had acted within its legal authority under Amendment 35 to the Arkansas Constitution when it entered into mineral leases with natural gas operators, and that the gas lease revenue received by the AGFC cannot legally be diverted from the AGFC Game Protection Fund to the state’s general fund. It also ruled that the agency had properly followed mineral leasing statutes that had been enacted by the Legislature.
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The Supreme Court also said that any potential diversion of the agency’s gas revenue would be tantamount to a diversion of license revenue, in violation of mandatory U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations.
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In the 6-0 ruling, with Justice Karen Baker not participating, the high court rejected all five points on which Dockery had based his appeal. A final argument, seeking injunctive relief, was therefore moot.
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AGFC Director Loren Hitchcock welcomed the ruling. “We are very pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision,” Hitchcock said. “It affirmed that the AGFC had acted within its legal authority under Amendment 35 when we entered into the mineral leases with the natural gas exploration companies. We have granted a portion of these funds to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality to hire additional inspectors in the Fayetteville Shale area.”
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Bowhunter Education Class Planned for Superior Montana
Bowhunter Education Class Planned for Superior Montana
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AcuSport Awarded Barnes Bullets 2010 Distributor of the Year MAR 09, 2011 04:21P.M. AcuSport Awarded Barnes Bullets 2010 Distributor of the Year Honors
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks MALTA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- A bowhunter education class is planned for Superior this month, and prospective students can register online now.
Barnes Bullets Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Barnes Bullets, LLC is pleased to announce that AcuSport Corporation located in Bellefontaine, Ohio has been named the 2010 Barnes Distributor of the Year.
Classes are set for March 16, 21, 24 and 28 from 7-9:30 p.m. each evening with a field course on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
“AcuSport is one of the best business partners that we have. Their dedication and the services that they offer to the independent dealer market are second to none,” said Connie Brooks – Vice President of Sales.
All classes are held at the US Forest Service office, 209 West Riverside in Superior. Students must attend all classes to be certified. Interested students can register online now at fwp.mt.gov. Click on “Bowhunter Education Course Schedule,” or call instructor John Benda at 406-546-2555.
“Their support of the Barnes product line in 2010 outpaced all others and how they ‘stepped up’ and supported the new Barnes VOR-TX ammunition line, a product that does extremely well at the independent dealer level, was tremendous. We thank them for their commitment to Barnes and their overall support of the Freedom Group Family of Companies.”
Montana also offers online bowhunter education classes for anyone 18 years and older. Most of the coursework is completed online, and then students must take a field day to receive their certification card. A field course for online students will be offered in Superior on Saturday, July 30. For more information about the online class and to register for a field day, visit fwp.mt.gov and click on “Bowhunter Education Course Schedule.” There is a $20 fee for the online course.
AcuSport Corporation was presented the award at the 2011 SHOT Show held in Las Vegas.
By state law, all first time bowhunters must complete a bowhunter education course in order to purchase a bow and arrow license in Montana. Bowhunters born after January 1, 1985 must also show proof of completing a hunter education program.
About Barnes Bullets, LLC Barnes has led the industry in bullet technology and innovation since the 1930’s. With the introduction of Barnes VOR-TX Ammunition in 2010, the company continues to move forward and expand its vast lineup of top quality, performance-based products that give shooters a decided advantage in the field, on the range and at home. Visit
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in Las Vegas.
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About Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC (BFI) is the leading supplier of AR15/M16 type rifles in the United States for Law Enforcement, security and private consumer use. Headquartered in Windham, Maine, BFI supplies aluminum and advanced carbon fiber-based rifle platforms in calibers ranging from 5.56mm/223 to 50BMG. These and associated accessories manufactured by BFI meet the tactical rifle needs of US customers as well as Military, Law Enforcement and Security clients from over 50 countries worldwide. Visit our web site at www.bushmaster.com.
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Sports South Awarded Bushmaster 2010 Firearms Distributor of the Year
Sports South Awarded Bushmaster 2010 Firearms Distributor of the Year
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Sports South Awarded Bushmaster 2010 Firearms Distributor of the Year Honors
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Maryland Natural Resources Police Donate Vension to the Needy MAR 09, 2011 04:13P.M. Maryland Natural Resources Police Donate Vension to the Needy Bushmaster Firearms Overland Park, KS --(Ammoland.com)- Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC, the leading supplier of AR15/M16 type rifles in the United States for Law Enforcement, security and private consumer use, is pleased to announce that Sports South, LLC located in Shreveport, Louisiana has been named the 2010 Bushmaster Firearms Distributor of the Year.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Annapolis, MD --(Ammoland.com)- The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) donated venison to the Carroll County Food Sunday and the Nehemiah House in White Marsh on March 3 and 4.
“Sports South is a core supporter of the BFI line and a consistent key supporter of all new product and new product launches,” said Mike Jensen – Vice President of Distribution Sales.
As part of an investigation into the illegal hunting of whitetail deer in Carroll County, 150 pounds of venison was seized from William Westbrook Evans III.
“Their 2010 support of the ACR line catapulted this company to the top of the distributor market. They are truly a quality partner of ours, in all aspects of business.”
An investigation revealed that Evans illegally shot and killed multiple deer during the fall of 2010.
Sports South, LLC was presented the award at the 2011 SHOT Show held
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Evans pled guilty February 9 to possession of deer during a closed season and failure to check in deer within 24 hours in the District Court of Maryland for Carroll County. The court sentenced Evans to probation before judgment. Evans received 18 months of unsupervised probation and a $1,000 fine for each violation, with $850 per fine suspended. Additionally, his hunting license is suspended for one year.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks MALTA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- Hunter education courses are set to begin in April in Missoula and Frenchtown, and students can register online now. The Missoula classes begin the week of April 11, and students can elect to take a class on Monday and Wednesday evenings, April 11-May 2, or Tuesday and Thursday evenings, April 12-May 3. All classes are from 79:30 p.m. at Big Sky High School.
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A field course is planned for Saturday, April 30. Interested students can register online now at fwp.mt.gov. Click on “Hunter Education Course Schedule” on the main page.
Carroll County Food Sunday is a nonprofit organization of volunteers and members of the community that supports Carroll County residences by attending to their emergency food needs. More information about Carroll County Food Sunday can be found at www.ccfoodsunday.org
Frenchtown classes begin on Monday, April 4 with an orientation session from 6-7 p.m. at the Frenchtown Fire Hall, 16873 Marion Street. Classes will be held at the fire hall on Wednesday, April 27, Thursday, April 28 and Monday, May 2 from 6-9 p.m. each evening with a morning field course on Saturday, April 30.
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Interested students can register online now at fwp.mt.gov.
Maryland Natural Resources Police Donate Vension to the Needy
Classes are free, and a student must be at least 11 years old to receive certification. Any person born after January 1, 1985 must present a Hunter Education Certificate in order to purchase a hunting license in Montana.
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For a complete schedule of west-central Montana classes and more information, visit the FWP website, fwp.mt.gov or call 406-542-5500.
Hunter Education Classes Planned for Missoula & Frenchtown Montana
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Hunter Education Classes Planned for Missoula & Frenchtown Montana
Hunter Education Classes Planned for Missoula, Frenchtown Montana
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Charlotte, NC --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox Calls for Expedited Hearings into BATFE Investigative Tactics
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Shooting Ranges Under Attack in Sussex County Virgina
On March 9, NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox sent letters to key leaders in Congress calling for hearings to examine the firearms trafficking investigations tactics employed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
MAR 09, 2011 03:21P.M. Shooting Ranges Under Attack in Sussex County Virgina Your immediate action needed to defeat this proposal. Public Hearing and Vote Scheduled for March 17th.
Those tactics have allegedly allowed firearms to fall into the hands of Mexican criminal organizations, with the knowledge of the BATFE. In the letters sent to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Ranking Member, John Conyers (D-Mich.) and their counterparts in the U.S. Senate, Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Ranking Member Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), Cox wrote that the BATFE project “reportedly allowed over 2,000 firearms to be sold to individuals already linked to Mexican drug cartels. Many of those transactions were reported as suspicious by the licensed firearms dealers themselves, but BATFE reportedly encouraged them to proceed with these sales, which the dealers would otherwise have turned down.” Cox also called on the committees to look into the BATFE responses to inquiries about these suspect programs, stating “Any investigation should also examine the responses by the BATFE and the Department of Justice to earlier congressional inquiries about the ‘Fast and Furious’ program.”
Virginia Shooting Sports Association Virginia - -(Ammoland.com)- The Sussex County Planning Commission and the Sussex County Board of Supervisors (BOS) will hold a joint public hearing to consider passage of a new ordinance regulating gun ranges in Sussex County.
Read the full text of these letters below. NRA Letter to Senate & House Leaders Regarding the BATF Gun Runner Scandal
It should be noted that the planning commission is the originator of this proposal, not the BOS.
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While couched in language to make it appear that the planning commission is only concerned with the safe operation of shooting ranges, the real intent becomes clear when you read the requirements to open a new range – that purpose is to make the task so onerous and expensive that no one would seek to open a range in Sussex County. It would also make expansion of existing ranges all but impossible. Eventhough the proposal grandfather’s existing ranges, any existing range seeking to expand would likely lose their grandfather status. They would then have to abide by the onerous and costly process set forth in the proposal.
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In addition, while the propsoal states that the county may submit any range proposal to the NRA for comment, the county would reserve the right to dismiss comments in favor of new ranges.
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In short, this proposal is an all out attack on new and existing shooting ranges in Sussex County. You can view the full proposal below. Your attendance at the March 17th Board of Supervisor’s meeting is
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needed to defeat this proposal.
38411 Rocky Hock Road Wakefield, Virginia 23888 Cell: (757) 647-8190
This is becoming an all too familiar story in Virginia. Recreational shooters, firearm enthusiasts and land-owners are being driven away from their shooting sports heritage by bureaucratic hurdles and red-tape.
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If you are a gun owner living in Sussex County or you shoot competitively or for fun at a club or range currently located in the county, it is important that you attend this public hearing and voice your opposition to this proposed ordinance.
Waverly District Harris L. Parker,
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• What: Joint Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors Public Hearing on Shooting Ranges in Sussex County, Virginia. • Where: Sussex Central High School Auditorium, 21394 Sussex Drive, Sussex, VA 23884.
Proposed Sussex Shooting Range Ordinance
Blackwater District Wayne M. Harrell 406 Jasper Lane
About: The Virginia Shooting Sports Association (VSSA) was originally founded as the Virginia State Rifle and Revolver Association in 1938. VSSA is the official state association of the National Rifle Association. VSSA is also closely affiliated with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), Virginia Outdoor Sports Information Network (VOSIN), National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Virginia Gun Collectors Association, and the Virginia Wildlife Federation (VWF). Visit: www.myvssa.org
Post Office Box 1 Waverly, Virginia 23890 Home: (804) 834-2603
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Courthouse District T. Wayne Birdsong 116 Nicholson Drive Wakefield, Virginia 23888 Home: (757) 899-3806
Shooting Ranges Under Attack in Sussex County Virgina
• When: March 17, 2011 at 6:00 PM. If you are unable to attend, please contact the Board of Supervisors and respectfully urge them to oppose this ordinance.
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Henry District Rufus E. Tyler Sr. 25359 Blue Star Highway Jarratt, Virginia 23867 Home: (434) 246-4246 Office: (434) 634-2490 or (804) 834-3522 Stony Creek District Charlie E. Caple, Jr. 12038 Palestine Road Stony Creek, Virginia 23882 Home: (434) 246-2602 Wakefield District C. Eric Fly Sr., Vice Chairman
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Historical Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle Now Available MAR 09, 2011 02:23P.M. Historical Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle Now Available From Winchester Repeating Arms
Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle Brought to you by - AMMOLAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.comSubmit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.com Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle Historical Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle Now Available Tags: Firearms News, Gun Collections, Lever-Action Rifles, New Guns, Winchester Winchester Repeating Arms AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- The strong and reliable action of the Winchester® Model 1886 rifle was designed for the then new 45-70 Government cartridge, developed by the U.S. Government in 1873.
What are CATS Targets?
In an ongoing effort to reintroduce various historical models of the venerable 1886, Winchester Repeating Arms proudly announces the Short Rifle model as a limited production run for 2011.
What are CATS Targets? Targeting Validation System for the 21st Century Long-Range Shooting Specialist.
MAR 09, 2011 02:14P.M.
The new Model 1886 features a deeply-blued receiver, barrel and lever, along with a matching blued steel end cap and steel crescent buttplate. The stock is Grade 1 walnut with an elegant satin finish. The full-length tubular magazine holds six 45-70 Govt. cartridges. Each Model 1886 comes with an adjustable rear buckhorn style sight and a gold bead Marble Arms® front sight, giving the rifle a graceful profile. The receiver is also drilled and tapped to accommodate other receiver sights. The Model 1886 has an overall length of 43 inches and weighs 8 3/8 pounds. The rate of twist in the barrel is 1 in 20 inches. Suggested retail price is $1,269.00
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software deliver dramatic improvements no matter what your skill level. Visit: www.horusvision.com Brought to you by - AMMOLAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.comSubmit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.com What are CATS Targets? Tags: Bench Rest, Horus Vision, Long Range Shooting, Optics, Riflescopes, Target Shooting Horus Vision AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS San Bruno, CA --(Ammoland.com)- As of now, CATS stands for Calibration & Training System.
Sniper School vs College Education
Since long range shooting requires elevation and windage adjustments to accurately engage distant targets, it is apparent that a riflescope’s elevation and windage adjustment knobs have to yield precise and accurate adjustments.
MAR 09, 2011 02:00P.M. Sniper School vs College Education By Bryce Jensen
When a rifleman egages distant targets and misses, he usually blames the ammo, the rifle and finally himself. The riflescope is almost never looked at as a contribution to errors. The rifleman has spent a lot of money on his riflescope. He falsely assumes it is a perfectly calibrated optical instrument for shooting. Since no low tech, affordable riflescope testing system existed in the public domain, Horus Vision invented CATS to fill the void. CATS is designed specifically to be used at 100 yards/meters. You do not need a 500, 1000, or 2000 yard/meter range. In the course of testing and development, we discovered the CATS targets had additional value. In addition to elevation and windage, you can identify problems with cant, run-out (the point on elevation where the scope no longer tracks perpendicular), and establish maximal elevation.
Horus Vision San Bruno, CA --(Ammoland.com)- A sniper looks through his scope waiting anxiously to place his crosshairs on the target.
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He breathes in, then out. He slowly squeezes the trigger, and takes the shot.
Horus Vision CATS Targets Part 1 Before all this can happen, a sniper has to learn how to plan out the correct route and select a firing position.
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Next, he needs to learn how to move swiftly, and silently to keep him from being seen or heard.
Horus Vision CATS Calibration & Training System Manual Finally, he needs to learn how to shoot at great distances and adjust correctly for wind. These skills are taught at the sniper school. Once a regular infantryman learns these skills, he becomes one of the deadliest assets on the battlefield.
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Although, not everyone is a military sniper, life can be related to a
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battlefield. Having more skills and knowledge in battle will increase chances of survival. Having more skills and knowledge in life will increase chances for success. Life offers college instead of sniper school. College is a gateway for young adults to gain the knowledge and skills needed to enter the battle of life. In college, a student learns a vast array of knowledge necessary for survival, shaping character, and success in the business world.
but they made a lasting impression that lands them a job in the future. Broadening the spectrum of people one knows will help them familiarize or at least recognize different customs from different cultures. This is all part of developing situational awareness. A person who knows the interests and backgrounds about the people surrounding them can use that knowledge for personal gains or avoid making a bad impression. This is very important since cultural awareness is a key part to success in today’s internationally driven business world.
For many students, college is the first time being away from home. This is where some basic survival skills are developed, such as budgeting and time management. It is the first time that a miscalculation could determine whether a student has food or a roof overhead. Money delinquency will also affect credit scores in the future. When time is mismanaged it can result in loss of sleep or even failure of a class. Reoccurring failure, which could have been easily prevented, or insufficient budgeting are surely the fastest ways of ending life as a student.
College molds a person through exposure to many different ideas. New ideas may arise from new classes, clubs, or organizations. Sometimes clubs or organizations can help define what one stands for. For instance, the Humanitarian Club may teach about inhumane violence taking place in the war on Terrorism. This may inspire a person to speak out against the situation. Activists on campus may encourage voting, or action against global warming. A psychology class may explain why people subconsciously try so hard to fit common expectations of society. Each new experience slightly or greatly impacts personal values and principles. By having values and principles one can truly make a difference in this world.
Being away from family can be a hard transition. It can make people feel uncomfortable leading to stress. A key part in battle is learning how to deal with hardships and continue on to accomplish the mission. College is a great opportunity to transform perseverance into a habit. Stress can also be caused by deadlines, exams, or even social problems. Those who are not afraid and learn to work under stress will excel in all aspects of life not just in school.
If you can’t shoot, sniping may not be the best choice. College allows a student to view a large amount of careers. With hundreds of different majors to choose from, the possibilities are almost endless. If one does not fit, a student has the ability to change the classes they are taking and reroute their course. Through this trial process, one learns to identify their strengths and weaknesses; likes and dislikes. Knowing one’s strengths and weaknesses allows a person to choose their own path.
In order to become a sniper, a soldier has to be the best. To be defined as the best, one must compete against others. College is a competitive atmosphere. The entire process of applying to college promotes competition. All universities have some sort of application process to screen incoming students making sure each one meet the prerequisites. Many schools only accept a percentage of applicants every year. It is imperative to stand out and be at the top of the lists whether coming straight out of high school or transferring from a community college. After college, life becomes even more competitive when searching for a job. Being at the top of every class may increase the chances of being hired for certain jobs. Furthermore, a competitive person has the drive to get the job that he or she desires. By exercising competition in college a person will be familiar with the amount of effort needed to produce favorable results.
Like most things, the college experience is determined by the level of effort put into it and what is taken from it. College invites new lessons and experiences that can contribute to success. Separate oneself from the grunts (ordinary foot soldiers) like a sniper. A sniper’s target is like a personal goal. The only way to hit the target is to practice. College will give the practice and confidence needed to hit that goal. It is up to student to pull the trigger. Bryce Jensen was a Marine Sniper who used the GI Bill to get a college education. This was the first essay he wrote after his military service, which received an A+ and has been used by the professor as an exemplary essay to instruct other students within the course.
In a business aspect, college is like boot camp where people develop good habits and essential skills. Part of developing good habits is breaking bad ones. Some of the skills obtained belong to a specific field, which leads to getting a degree. Many times employers want to see a degree even if it’s not relative to the occupation. The degree then becomes a statement to an employer that the applicant has the commitment and discipline needed to attain a goal. This demonstrates reliability and stability. Of course some occupations do require a specific degree. In contrast, if bad habits are not recognized and dealt with, getting a degree will become much more difficult.
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While in college students make allies, former classmates, for future networking. Some of them will come from different parts of a city, state, country or even the world. Perhaps a student meets a person only once
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The following acquisitions were approved today:
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• Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge Lauderdale and Tipton Counties, Tennessee – Acquisition of 625 acres for $1,880,000. The tract lies in the Hatchie River Basin, which contains a mix of bottomland hardwoods, grasslands, and flood-prone agricultural land. The Service plans to restore this tract to its former forested state and manage it for waterfowl and other migratory birds.
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Secretary Salazar Announces Funding for Wetlands Acquisitions & Grants for Bird Habitat Conservation
• Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Washington and Yamhill Counties, Oregon – Acquisition of 32 acres in fee title for $275,000. Various creeks seasonally flood this agricultural tract, making it extremely attractive to wintering and migrating waterfowl. The Service plans to restore habitat and manage the land for waterfowl, especially tundra swans.
MAR 09, 2011 01:54P.M. Secretary Salazar Announces Funding for Wetlands Acquisitions & Grants for Bird Habitat Conservation
• Tulare Basin Wildlife Management Area Kern and Tulare Counties, California – Acquisition of an easement of 656 acres for $1,425,700. These three perpetual conservation easements will add to the growing chain of easements in this area. These wetlands attract many waterfowl species, including northern pintails, northern shovelers, gadwalls, and green-winged teal. The Commission also approved more than $29 million (pending FY2011 funding) in federal grants under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) for projects that will help to protect, restore and enhance more than 85,000 acres of wetlands and associated habitats across the United States and Mexico. If Congress approves FY2011 funding, these grants will support 26 projects in 17 states under NAWCA’s U.S. Standard Grants Program. Projects include:
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Ark-La-Miss Wetlands Conservation II, Arkansas, Louisiana – Clay, Desha, Prairie, White and Woodruff Counties, AR and Concordia and Tensas Parishes, LA This project builds on efforts to acquire, protect, restore and enhance wetland habitats in the Lower Mississippi Valley to offset the habitat losses of the previous century. Activities will include enhancement of ecologically diverse wetland habitats that will provide foraging, nesting, or roosting habitat for a number of waterfowl species and other wetland-dependent migratory birds. Partners will also improve or enhance other wetland values and functions by improving local and regional water quality, providing natural flood storage capacity and enhancing soil conservation by reducing sediment in precipitation runoff. Six of the nine project tracts are publicly owned and will be available for public use and access.
Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced today that the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC) has approved more than $3.5 million in land acquisitions at three National Wildlife Refuges. The projects are supported by the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund, which includes proceeds from the sales of the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, otherwise known as the Federal Duck Stamp. These approvals will add an estimated 1,300 acres of vital waterfowl habitat to the National Wildlife Refuge System. “Wetlands provide many ecological, economic, and social benefits, such as habitat for fish, wildlife, and a variety of plants. They serve as nurseries for saltwater and freshwater fishes and shellfish of commercial and recreational importance,” said Secretary Salazar. “We value our nation’s Great Outdoors, and these additions to the National Wildlife Refuge System will help keep our wetlands safe and provide Americans astounding wildlife viewing opportunities.”
Coastal Marin Wetlands Restoration Project II, California – Marin County, California This project aims to protect – through acquisition and restoration – estuarine, riparian and floodplain areas, with a goal of eliminating habitat fragmentation and establishing a network of healthy wetlands and adjacent habitats in Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Partners will restore natural processes and transitional habitat to increase resilience to environmental change; augment forage for migratory birds;
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restore riparian corridors to benefit neotropical migrants, waterfowl, and endangered fish; and revitalize habitats for resident and wintering wildlife, including colonial waterbirds and threatened and endangered species. More than 400 species of wildlife use habitats within the project area for wintering, migration, and/or breeding habitat.
quality waterfowl habitat at national wildlife refuges and in the northern Midwest’s Prairie Pothole Region, all using MBCF dollars. Since 1929, the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission has met several times each year to consider MBCF land purchases and, starting in 1989, to approve NAWCA grant proposals.
Partners in these projects will contribute an additional $70.5 million in matching funds. Grants are funded by annual Congressional appropriations; penalties and forfeitures levied under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act; interest accrued on funds under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act; and excise taxes paid on small engine fuels through the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Fund. For more information on these grant programs information is available on the web at: http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/SFR/SFR.htm http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/WR/WR.htm
Commission members include: Chairman – Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior Thad Cochran, Senator from Mississippi Mark Pryor, Senator from Arkansas John D. Dingell, Congressman from Michigan Robert J. Wittman, Congressman from Virginia Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture Lisa Jackson, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency Secretary – A. Eric Alvarez, Chief, Division of Realty, Fish and Wildlife Service For more information about the Commission visit http://www.fws.gov/refuges/realty/mbcc.html. Passed in 1989, NAWCA provides matching grants to organizations and individuals who have developed partnerships to carry out wetlands conservation projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Act was passed in part to support activities under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, an international agreement that provides a strategy for the long-term protection of wetlands and associated upland habitats needed by waterfowl and other migratory birds in North America. More information about NAWCA grant programs and projects approved today is available on the Web at: http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NAWCA/Standard/index.shtm.
The Commission also approved more than $3 million in NAWCA grants for nine projects in Mexico. These projects involve habitat acquisition, restoration, enhancement and creation. Projects include: Habitat Protection for Migratory Birds in Bahia MagdalenaAlmejas Wetland Complex, Phase II – Bahia Magdalena-Almejas wetland corridor and Laguna de Hiray, Valle de Santo Domino, Municipality of Comondu, Baja California Sur, Mexico Partners in this project will acquire coastal wetlands in the Ejido Santo Domingo, and develop an ecological baseline of new parcels in Santo Domingo and in Laguna de Hiray for implementing long-term habitat conservation.
Under NAWCA, some 4,440 partners involved in more than 2,000 projects have received more than $1.08 billion in grants. They have contributed another $2.24 billion in matching funds to affect 25.9 million acres of habitat and $1.2 billion in non-matching funds to affect 234,790 acres of habitat.
Protection and Management of Laguna Babicora, Chihuahua, Phase II – Mexican northern State of Chihuahua This project will help acquire more than 450,000 acres to become part of the Federal Natural Protected Area System. Partners will also protect critical wetland habitat through conservation easements, enhance habitat by reducing excess sedimentation, and conduct waterfowl monitoring and conservation planning.
Additional information about the history of the ongoing efforts to conserve North America’s wetlands and waterfowl can be found at FLYways.us. The website provides waterfowl enthusiasts, biologists and agency administrators with the most up-to-date waterfowl habitat and waterfowl population information.
These grants will be matched by more than $19.4 million in partner contributions and will directly affect more than 738,315 acres of wetlands and associated habitats in 13 Mexican states. In addition to habitat acquisition, restoration, enhancement and management activities, NAWCA projects in Mexico can also involve technical training, education, sustainable-use studies, or organizational infrastructure building needed to develop or strengthen wetlands conservation and management capabilities.
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.
Final funding for all NAWCA projects will be dependent on the final Fiscal Year 2011 budget. In the absence of funding at the President’s request for FY2011, many of these projects will not be accomplished and conservation benefits will be lost.
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Established by law in 1929, the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission has approved the acquisition of more than 43,000 acres of
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The 10-foot tall stand may be light in weight, but it is strong and durable with a 300-pound capacity and powder coat finish.
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Adjustable legs allow for uneven ground, and the non-sink, no-slip feet keep you safe and secure throughout the hunt. Large, easy-to-climb, sure-footed steps make getting in and out of the stand quick and simple.
Millennium T100 Tripod Stand MAR 09, 2011 01:49P.M.
Once you’re sitting down, you’ll enjoy a comfortable hunt thanks to Millennium’s patented Comfortech seat that spins 360 degrees. The stand folds easily for transportation.
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Pearl, Mississippi --(Ammoland.com)- Deer don’t always behave the way you think they should. That’s why successful hunters are flexible hunters who are willing to change their setups whenever necessary to get the job done.
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Anti-Gun Mayor Nutter – Outrage Of The Week
If you’re a runnin’ and gunnin’ type gun hunter, then the new Millennium T100 Tripod stand is for you.
MAR 09, 2011 10:22A.M. Built with all aluminum construction and weighing only 36 pounds, the T100 is the lightest and easiest-to-transport tripod on the market.
Anti-Gun Mayor Nutter – Outrage Of The Week
NRA - ILA Charlotte, NC --(Ammoland.com)- This week’s Outrage comes to us from the City of Brotherly Love and its Mayor, Michael Nutter (D). Nutter is a member of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s gun control advocacy group, misnamed Mayors Against Illegal Guns. We recently reported on Bloomberg’s announcement that he had hired a driver to tour the country in a large truck, towing a billboard claiming (wrongly) that 34 people are murdered with guns each day. Millennium T100 Tripod Stand Implying that there is a single solution to the entire problem of criminal gun use, the billboard refers onlookers to Bloomberg’s www.fixgunchecks.org website, which urges that federal law “require a background check for every gun sale in America.”
The T100 is a product of 1,000s of hours of research and input from professional guides across the country. The result is the most portable tripod available.
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As Nutter was waiting for the “Bloomberg Express” to pull into town last week, he said that in his city, it is easier for children “to get a gun than to go buy a book.” Seriously?
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Hicks Awarded H&R; 2010 Firearms Distributor of the Year
Since it is illegal for a child to buy a gun from a dealer, we have to assume Nutter is referring to the chances of a child illegally purchasing a firearm from the black market on the streets of his fair city. This is a sad commentary on the city’s apparent failure to enforce existing laws.
MAR 09, 2011 10:15A.M. Hicks Awarded H&R 2010 Firearms Distributor of the Year Honors
To buy a black market gun, the child would first have to find a seller in a dangerous street environment, and would have to come up with enough cash for an item much more expensive than the average paperback. Not exactly a safe, prudent, legal, or easy prospect. Compare that to a child walking into a bookstore and plunking down $9.95 for a book. Making ludicrous statements, and trying to ride the coattails of Bloomberg for his own political gain earns Mayor Nutter this week’s “Outrage.”
Harrington & Richardson Ilion, NY --(Ammoland.com)- H&R 1871, Inc., the largest manufacturer of single shot shotguns and rifles in the world, is pleased to announce that Hicks, Inc. located in Luverne, Alabama has been named the 2010 H&R Firearms Distributor of the Year.
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
“Hicks, Inc is a very smart business partner. Their 400%+ growth over the last year, with triple digit growth over the last three years has catapulted them to a top five H&R customer in two years,” said Mike Jensen – Vice President of Distribution Sales.
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“Hicks has accomplished this by capitalizing on regional market conditions and partnering with H&R to develop special product to support their region. It’s a pleasure doing business with them.”
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Hicks, Inc. was presented the award at the 2011 SHOT Show held in Las Vegas. About H&R 1871: In November of 2000, The Marlin Firearms Company purchased the assets of H&R 1871®, Inc., a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of shotguns and rifles. Marketing its products under the brand names of Harrington & Richardson and New England Firearms, H&R 1871 is the largest manufacturer of single shot shotguns and rifles in the world. More information about Marlin Firearms Company can be found at www.hr1871.com. Brought to you by - AMMOLAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.comSubmit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.com Hicks Awarded H&R 2010 Firearms Distributor of the Year
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Davidson’s Inc. Awarded Remington 2010 Firearms Distributor of the Year
Sports South Awarded Marlin 2010 Firearms Distributor of the Year
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MAR 09, 2011 10:10A.M. Davidson’s Inc. Awarded Remington 2010 Firearms Distributor of the Year Honors
Sports South Awarded Marlin 2010 Firearms Distributor of the Year Honors
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Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company Inc. is pleased to announce that Davidson’s Inc. located in Prescott, Arizona has been named the 2010 Remington Firearms Distributor of the Year.
North Haven, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Marlin Firearms is pleased to announce that Sports South, LLC located in Shreveport, Louisiana has been named the 2010 Marlin Firearms Distributor of the Year.
“Davidson’s provided tremendous support of the Remington Firearms brand in 2010, posting two years of consecutive growth and having 2010 growth that outpaced all others,” said Mike Jensen – Vice President of Distribution Sales.
“Sports South has always been a Marlin supporter with double digit growth over the past two consecutive years,” said Mike Jensen – Vice President of Distribution Sales.
“This company has developed incredibly creative sales and marketing programs and has doubled their sales force. Their dedication to our brands is driving their business, and we thank them for their efforts.”
“In 2010, their industry leading growth revolved around their ability to forecast future trends and build promotions that support these trends. They are a great business partner.” Sports South, LLC was presented the award at the 2011 SHOT Show held in Las Vegas.
Davidson’s Inc. was presented the award at the 2011 SHOT Show held in Las Vegas.
About Marlin Firearms Company Established in 1870 in New Haven, CT, the Marlin Firearms Company brands include Marlin, Harrington & Richardson, New England Firearms and L.C. Smith. Marlin Firearms produces an array of lever action, bolt action, and semi–automatic rifles. It is truly The Great American Rifle. More information about Marlin Firearms Company can be found at www.marlinfirearms.com
About Remington Arms Company, Inc. Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.
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throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.
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Ellett Brothers Awarded Remington 2010 Ammunition Distributor of the Year
Ellett Brothers Awarded Remington 2010 Ammunition Distributor of the Year
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MAR 09, 2011 10:00A.M. Ellett Brothers Awarded Remington 2010 Ammunition Distributor of the Year Honors
Remington Arms Company Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company Inc. is pleased to announce that Ellett Brothers, LLC located in Chapin, South Carolina has been named the 2010 Remington Ammunition Distributor of the Year. “Ellett, and all the people at Ellett, truly understand their customers and have leveraged the quality Remington ammunition brand growth to new heights,” said Mike Jensen – Vice President of Distribution Sales. “This company’s two consecutive years of triple digit growth has shown that they know how to sell ammunition and that they love the Remington brand. We appreciate everything that they do for us.” Ellett Brothers, LLC was presented the award at the 2011 SHOT Show held in Las Vegas. About Remington Arms Company, Inc. Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products
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