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Rock Hawk is an outdoor classroom with hundreds of educational displays along 15 miles of trails that surround and lead to the Rock Hawk effigy. It is located near the Historical Piedmont Scenic Byway (Ga. 16).
New Archery Range Opens At Rock Hawk In Putnam County Gerogia
To learn more about archery opportunities in Georgia, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/hunting/archery-shooting-ranges ; for more information on National Archery in the Schools Program, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/nasp; for more about Rock Hawk, visit www.rockhawk.org .
JUN 22, 2011 07:33P.M. New Archery Range Opens At Rock Hawk In Putnam County Gerogia
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WILSON TACTICAL Introduces The ‘Iron Wave’ Knife by Burt Foster
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JUN 22, 2011 04:46P.M.
EATONTON, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- A new archery range at Rock Hawk in Putnam County is now available for archers, bow hunters, youth groups and others interested in perfecting their target skills.
WILSON TACTICAL Introduces The ‘Iron Wave’ Knife by Burt Foster
The archery range was constructed through a partnership between Georgia Department of Natural Resources/Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), Georgia Power, Putnam County, University of Georgia, and Historic Piedmont Scenic By-way Corporation. Using Pittman-Robertson federal grant money, WRD supplied materials needed for construction while Georgia Power will manage, administer and maintain it. The range consists of a static range with lanes starting at 10 yards in length. Here, archers shoot into large “bow butt” targets secured inside freestanding sheds. The second range is a 3-D trail with realistic animal targets on 17 lanes. The targets include a mix of Georgia’s game animals. The range will serve as a resource for area archers, archery youth groups and bow hunters, as well as for Rock Hawk programming activities, and for school groups participating in the National Archery in Schools Program. Users should bring their own equipment. To reduce impact to targets, broadheads are not allowed. The range is open during daylight hours.
The Iron Wave Knife by Burt Foster
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“san-mai” or literally “three layers.” There are basically two main advantages to my laminated steel blades. The first is that at the temperatures used to harden the carbon steel core, the stainless sides remain soft and support the hard center. This makes the knife very sharp at the edge, but very tough overall. The second advantage is that because my laminated steel is made with stainless steel on the outside, the knife blade has the performance of carbon steel and the maintenance of a stainless steel. The carbon steel core is exposed only near the edge, so 90% of the blade surface remains very stain resistant. The exposed carbon steel will darken with age, but this darkening adds to the look of the knife, and gives you a knife which when used, improves with age instead of the other way around. This composite blade construction is probably the most practical high performance blade you can have.” – Burt Foster
Wilson Tactical Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- For over a decade, WILSON TACTICAL the knife and tool division of WILSON COMBAT has brought the finest in quality edged tactical tools to our discriminating clientele.
Specifications: • Blade Steel – 420 Stainless with 1095 Core
For 2011 we are raising the bar and will be offering a limited collection of handmade knives by some of today’s premier tactical knife makers without the long wait typically associated with special ordering a custom edged masterpiece.
• Blade Length – 8 3/8″ • Blade Thickness – .275″ • Handle Material – Spalted Maple (Stabilized)
These newly designed knives featured in the new CUSTOM ALLIANCE will be few in number, and will quickly become a valued centerpiece of your collection. These offerings will typify the WILSON standards of extraordinary quality, classic design and unmatched value.
• Handle Length – 5″ • Overall Length – 13 3/8″
Master Bladesmith Burt Foster of Bristol, VA has been impressing collectors for years with his superb fit and finish, clear artistic vision and use of rare and unusual materials in his high-performance hand forged knives. His latest creation exclusive to the Custom Alliance is the Iron Wave. With this unique bowie, Foster transforms simple materialscarbon and stainless steels along with spalted, stabilized maple into works of practical high art.
• Hardware – Stainless • Weight – 13.6 oz. • Retail – $1195.00 Contact Information: Tressa Logue Wilson Combat 800-955-4856 Ext. 104 tressa2@wilsoncombat.com www.wilsoncombat.com
Burt’s technique of marrying stainless and carbon steel into a heat-fused, razor-sharp laminate renders an almost indestructible, yet intensely unique and beautiful knife. The rock-hard spalted maple develops it’s characteristic black contrasting highlights over many years and every handle will be uniquely beautiful. Each Iron Wave will have a handmade leather sheath by Mr. Foster. This rare item is limited to 10 pieces.
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Burt Foster has a life long passion for the outdoors and its activities which has shown him the importance of having a sharp tool. Burt began making knives full-time in 2001 and a few years later he earned the rating of Master Bladesmith in the American Bladesmith Society. “My laminated steel blades are unique in that they have a single piece of carbon steel forge welded between two pieces of stainless steel. This is also referred to in Japanese blades as
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habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 12 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow, and forever.
Ducks Unlimited Partners With VDGIF To Conserve Habitat In Virginia
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JUN 22, 2011 04:23P.M. Ducks Unlimited Partners With VDGIF & Others To Conserve Habitat In Virginia Acquisition protects habitat and provides outdoor recreation opportunities.
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Team ITI Strong Showing At 2011 IDPA Carolina Cup JUN 22, 2011 04:18P.M. Team ITI Ups Class Titles For 2011 Into Double Digits With Strong Showing At 2011 IDPA Carolina Cup
Ducks Unlimited MCCLUSKY, N.D. --(Ammoland.com)- Ducks Unlimited recently partnered with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and others to purchase a 2,542 acre Wildlife Management Area in Caroline County, Virginia. The site was purchased in late 2010 and will be open for public use, including waterfowl hunting in 2011. Of the acres purchased, 820 consist of wetlands that provide resources for waterfowl and other wetland dependent wildlife species.
International Training Inc SHACKLESFORD, VA --(Ammoland.com)- Newly minted Team Captain Brandon Wright of Team International Training, Inc. (ITI) and fellow teammate Gary Byerly shot strong this past weekend at the IDPA Carolina Cup, held in Oxford, NC June 16-18, 2011, bringing home two First Place Class titles for their team.
Ducks Unlimited provided $30,000 in funding toward the $2.4 million purchase of Mattaponi WMA. In addition to numerous other funding avenues, VDGIF used $400,000 from the Virginia Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Fund, which is derived from the sale of Virginia Duck Stamps, to protect this diverse landscape in the headwaters of the Mattaponi River.
In an arena of over 350 competitors, Wright and Byerly were able to stand out, securing First Place SSP Master (Fourth Overall) and First Place CDP Master (5th Overall) respectively. This brings the teams overall total to 11 class titles for the 2011 competitive shooting season.
“Mattaponi WMA boasts excellent habitat for wildlife, including expansive wetlands that are critical for waterfowl and other wetland dependent wildlife species in Virginia,” said DU regional biologist Ben Lewis. “Ducks Unlimited is proud to partner with VDGIF on this acquisition and pleased to help provide additional public hunting opportunities to Virginia residents.”
“This year’s match was really straight forward. Frank Glover did a great job in his overall stage designs and his staff was top notch,” commented Wright.
Other partners include The Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Federal Assistance in Wildlife Restoration Program, The Trust for Public Land and the U.S. Department of Defense through their Army Compatible Use Buffer Program.
“One of the things I feel was a big part in my game were the Rudy Project glasses. I was able to wear clear lenses all day and no matter what the environment (in a car or van, in the woods or out in the sun); the glasses gave me the right tint for the stage. Having the Rudy Project transitional lenses continue to help my game.”
Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing waterfowl
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“The Carolina Cup staff put together what I believe to be their best match yet, comprised of sixteen unique tests of skills that covered the entire practical shooting skillset,” commented Byerly.
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“Quality practice and preparation is the key to finishing well here. With the number of great shooters in attendance the smallest misstep can drop you several places. My consistency paid off with an excellent finish that I’m very proud of. Congratulations to the Division winners and thank you to the excellent staff.”
JUN 22, 2011 03:58P.M.
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Byerly can be seen competing at the Virginia State IDPA at Kettlefoot, held at the Kettlefoot Rod and Gun Club in Bristol, TN June 25, 2011. Wright will next be competing at the Pro-Am Championship, held at the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, Florida July 15-17, 2011. • Follow Team ITI on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TeamITI • Watch videos of ITI on YouTube: www.youtube.com/wwwitiwsicom Brownells Adds Ammo to Line Up
About G4S International Training, Inc. G4S International Training Incorporated (ITI) is the training division for G4S. Founded in 1989; ITI is committed to providing benchmark security training programs emphasizing professionalism, quality, customer service, and a fair price. ITI conducts both mobile and fixed site training in security assistance and security service programs for the U.S. Government, U.S. military, corporate America, and now private citizens. For more information on ITI or any of their courses, log on to www.itiwsi.com.
Brownells.com About Gary Byerly Gary Byerly has been competing in IDPA matches for the past ten years and USPSA and 3-Gun matches for seven years. He is an IDPA ESP and SSP Master, as well as a seven-time IDPA State Champion. Byerly is a Master in Production and holds an “A” Classification in Open and Limited in USPSA. Byerly is also a four time Area class winner.
Des Moines, Iowa – -(Ammoland.com)- Brownells proudly announces that the company will carry a full selection of quality, brand name ammunition making it, truly, the place for all of your gun needs. Brownells, a world-leading, Iowa based distributor of firearms accessories and gunsmithing tools carries rifle, handgun and shotgun ammunition from top manufacturers like Winchester, Federal, Remington, CCI, Hornady, Fiocchi, Ultramax, Kent, Weatherby and many more.
About Brandon Wright Brandon Wright served four years as a Law Enforcement Officer and four years as a State Trooper in the Virginia State Police. In addition, Wright was a member of the local police department S.W.A.T. Team. Wright has over eight years of experience as a Firearms Instructor, which he puts into practice at ITI as their Senior Firearms Instructor. He is an IDPA Master Class shooter and is currently awaiting classification in USPSA Production and Limited Divisions.
“For years, customers have told us, ‘I sure wish you had ammo,’ well, we listened. We are offering the highest quality product at competitive prices, all backed by the high level of service Brownells customers have come to expect,” said company President Pete Brownell.
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Competitive retail pricing plus the qualifying Brownells dealer discount, quick shipping, and Brownells exclusive 100% guarantee and free expert tech help all still apply. Customers can load up all the goodies they need for their latest gun project, add ammo, and get it all conveniently shipped to their front door.
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Brownells exclusive 100% guarantee applies to all purchases so customers can rest easy knowing that they can return anything they’re not happy with – no questions, no hassles.
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ATF Hosts 1st Gay Pride Observance
Brownells exclusive Ammo Advisor is another industry first. The new tool makes shopping for ammunition online quick and easy. New shooters can use the Ammo Advisor to help them figure out which ammo is right for each application. Experienced shooters can use it to help them see options they might not have considered. Use any or all of the fields and the Ammo Advisor filters the selection based on the shopper’s criteria. The selection fields are populated with all the top brands in the calibers shooters use most. Of course, customers can always just head straight for their favorite brands without going through the Ammo Advisor™.
JUN 22, 2011 03:42P.M. ATF Hosts 1st Gay Pride Observance Congressman Barney Frank to Deliver Remarks.
“65% of Brownells customers shoot more than 25 times per year, citing activities ranging from plinking to big game and varmint hunting. We are taking the ammo shopping experience to the next level by offering customers a tool that is user-friendly. It makes shopping for ammo quick, fun, easy and convenient,” continued Brownell. Everything you need to build, customize and now shoot firearms is available at brownells.com. About: At Brownells Everything is Guaranteed period! Forever, 100%, with no restocking fees. Brownells is the world’s largest supplier of firearm parts, gunsmithing tools, reloading equipment and accessories. Stocking more than 30,000 items, the company supplies armorers, gunsmiths, and shooters worldwide. All of their products are backed by a 100% satisfaction, unconditional, lifetime guarantee. For more information, or to place an order, call 800-741-0015 or visit Brownells.com
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) today sponsored its first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month program at its headquarters, with Acting Director Kenneth Melson providing remarks and Rep. Barney Frank serving as the keynote speaker.
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The celebration was in recognition of the accomplishments and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans to ATF and the nation, and to promote awareness of the LGBT culture. “ATF works to ensure sexual orientation discrimination and prejudice are not tolerated in our workplace,” said Melson. “ATF is an equal employment opportunity environment where effective and equitable participation is encouraged. We are grateful that the Honorable Rep. Frank could share his experiences with our workforce as we celebrate diversity today.” Frank spoke about his experiences serving as an openly gay congressman for the 4th Congressional District of Massachusetts. ATF created its LGBT affinity group called “ATF Pride” with the primary goal of ensuring equal employment opportunity and enhancing development opportunities for LGBT employees at the agency. For more information on ATF and its programs go to www.atf.gov.
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Student of the Gun TV Launch
Masterpiece Arms MPA9300 SST-XX 9mm Carbine
JUN 22, 2011 03:31P.M. Student of the Gun TV Launch
JUN 22, 2011 03:12P.M. Masterpiece Arms MPA9300 SST-XX 9mm Carbine
Pursuit Channel LUVERNE, AL--(Ammoland.com)- Student of the Gun is rapidly approaching its premier date of Tuesday, June 28th 2011. The team would like to remind you that they will be airing twice a week: Thursdays at 5:30pm EST, and then replayed on Tuesdays at 1:30pm EST.
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They are very excited to be premiering on the Pursuit Channel and reaching millions of viewers. The SOTG page is up and running on The Pursuit Channel’s website and can be viewed at www.pursuitchannel.com/ShowDetail.asp?ShowID=176.
CARROLLTON, GA --(Ammoland.com)- First unveiled at the 2011 SHOT Show and based on the MPA930 “Mini” 9mm, Masterpiece Arms’ MPA9300 SST-XX 9mm Carbine is American Made and comes with a Lifetime Guarantee.
The official SOTG website will be up and running in the next few days. As you can imagine, SOTG is ready to start driving traffic to the site and creating excitement about the show. If you haven’t already joined their Facebook page, please feel free to join! There they will keep you updated on any news as well as events and locations they will be attending.
It includes a muzzle break, holosight, aluminum quad rail, vertical grip, low profile buttstock, polymer mag and mag loader. Watch the video demonstration and keep an eye out for the ejection path of the spent cases. Available now from your local gun retailer or distributor.
The team has been busy filming segments, attending events, and working to make SOTG the best project they can. Last week, they attended the AAC Silencer shoot in Memphis, TN, and had a blast.
About MasterPiece Arms: MasterPiece Arms main offices are located in Carrollton, Georgia. The company is TS16949/ISO9002 Certified, which represents less than 1% of the manufacturing facilities in the USA. MasterPiece Arms combines quality engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing to design and produce firearms, such as the re-innovated MAC 10 Defender Series. MasterPiece Arms is proud to offer one of the highest quality, subcompact, double action only pistols on the market while maintaining a very affordable price. MasterPiece Arms uses state of the art CNC machining, turning, laser cutting and bending in its manufacturing process. MPA puts more than a year and a half into engineering, testing and re-testing its weapons to provide customers with one of the most enjoyable guns available. With versatile uses such as protection, hunting, tactical or novelty interests, MPA products are one of a kind and backed by a lifetime warranty for original owners.
They have completed the first edition of their open; which they will be calling their version 1.0. It still will be undergoing some changes but SOTG thought you may be interested in looking at it: (see above) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doKsTqp_rfc. Paul and Troy want to thank everyone that has traveled down to the Beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast to film with them. They hope your stay with them was as enjoyable for you as it was for them. It was a treat to have you down and highlight your products with them on camera. They would like for you to consider Paul and their team an asset when introducing new products and services that you want to share with the shooting sports industry.
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Learn more MasterPiece Arms products at www.masterpiecearms.com, call 866.803.0000. MasterPiece Arms is now on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MasterPieceArms
for conservation and science-based wildlife management,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “Our notice of intent to appeal includes a motion to stay any unfavorable outcome pending our appeal process.”
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As he did with other conservation groups, Molloy recently denied an RMEF motion to intervene in the lawsuit. At least two groups filed a second motion asking the judge to reconsider. RMEF opted for a different response.
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RMEF Moves to Protect Appellate Rights in Wolf Decision
“We’re hoping for the best but preparing for the worst,” explained Allen. “A decision could go either way because the laws being challenged leave too much to interpretation. This built-in gray area is the inherent problem with federal rulemaking on wildlife that is not endangered or threatened. All the science shows that wolves are recovered. But as long as the federal government is involved, there will be more lawsuits and, potentially, more unfavorable rulings. The new motion we filed prepares us for that scenario.”
JUN 22, 2011 02:32P.M. RMEF Moves to Protect Appellate Rights in Wolf Decision
“We will continue to fight until all states, from the Rockies to the Great Lakes, have true state management authority unfettered with federal oversight,” he added. About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over 5.7 million acres, a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting, fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK. Tags: Animal Rights Groups, Endangered Species Act, Lawsuits, RMEF, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Wolf Hunting, Wolves
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy will decide whether Congress acted within Constitutional bounds when it delisted wolves in parts of the West. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has filed notice of its intent to appeal any decision that adversely affects states’ rights to manage fully recovered wolf populations. Molloy is expected to hear arguments soon from animal rights groups and environmental extremists who sued to challenge the legality of Congress’ recent action. An unfavorable ruling could stop wolf management hunts planned for fall in Idaho and Montana–even though elk calf survival rates in some areas are already too low to sustain herds for the future. “We are protecting our right to appeal to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals any decision that results in another setback
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Passing of Charlie Cutshaw – Friend and Great Gun Writer
• Contributing Editor, SWAT Magazine • Contributing Editor, Harris Publishing.
JUN 22, 2011 02:28P.M. • Industry Consultant and Small Arms Analyst, Expert Witness The Passing of Charlie Cutshaw – Friend and Great Gun Writer
Career Highlights:
“Charlie was a great resource of gun knowledge and many of his firearms articles are timeless pieces worth reading by everyone with an interest in shooting sports. He always took the time to speak with us and will be greatly missed, God’s Speed Friend.” – Fredy and Brian AmmoLand
• Lieutenant of Infantry, USA 1964-1967 • Ordnance Ammunition Officer 1967-1979 • Vietnam Service 1969-1970; Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnamese Honor Medal First Class, • Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Meritorious Unit Citation • Civilian Technical Intelligence Officer 1980-1996
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• Ground Weapons Systems Analyst in Infantry Weapons of all types, 1988-1990
Manasquan, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- On June 12th, a good industry friend and an excellent gun sports writer, Charlie Cutshaw, passed away.
• Head, U.S. Marine Corps Technical Intelligence Division, 19901996
“He was always there for us,” says Laura of Laura Burgess Marketing. “We will surely miss him.”
• US National Representative for Small Arms & Infantry Weapons, US/UK/CAN/AUS Intelligence Coordinating Committee.
Charlie was buried at Greenview Memorial (3657 Old Chisholm Road, Florence – (256) 764-2411) in the Veterans section on June 15th.
• National level small arms technical intelligence authority for US Department of Defense
Charlie was given full police honors with an Honor Guard and motorcade escort to Greenview Memorial.
• Regularly briefed US small arms industry and flag rank military officers on foreign small arms developments and technology • Editor, Jane’s Ammunition Handbook,1996 – 2005 • Co-editor, Jane’s Infantry Weapons, 1996 – 2005 • Citizen Service Award – Florence, Alabama Police Department, 2003 • Reserve Police Officer – Killen, Alabama Police Department, 2002 – present. Recent Projects • Author, Tactical Firearms of the 21st Century, published March 2006 • Author, The New World of Russian Small Arms and Ammo, detailed reference book on Russian small arms, published September 1998.
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• Co-author (with Valery Shilin), Legends and Reality of the AK, published March 2000.
300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Same note as before please. Tags: Charlie Cutshaw, Gun Writers, Obituary, Shooting Industry News
• Co-author (with Dianne Cutshaw) comprehensive major study of firearms, law enforcement and crime in the United States. AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS • Recognized international authority on small arms and ammunition
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• Military and law enforcement technology consultant
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• Legal consultant for lawsuits, patents and criminal cases involving firearms issues.
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• Industry consultant for emerging technologies and innovative military and law enforcement products • Firearms and ammunition technology consultant to major news media – both broadcast and print, including CNN, NBC, PBS and many major newspapers. Education • Bachelor of Science in History, Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL, 1964
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• Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence (Russian Studies), Defense Intelligence College, 1988 Memberships: • National Shooting Sports Foundation • Life Member, National Rifle Association • Life Member, US Army Sniper Association • US Army Infantry Association • National 4th Infantry Division Association • Alabama Tactical Officers’ Association Ruger Firearms • Blackwater Alumni Association Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger 77/357, a lightweight, bolt-action rifle chambered in the venerable .357 Magnum and fed via a rotary magazine.
• Military Order of The World Wars • Reserve Police Officers’ Association In lieu of flowers: Please send donations to one of two of Charlie’s favorite charities. The first charity being ASPCA. Please use the following address of Linda Tiramani, ASPCA Special Giving, 520 8th ave 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Please include a note,“in memory of Charles Q. Cutshaw”.
The bolt-action 77/357 features a five-round rotary magazine and is offered in the Ruger All-Weather configuration, which includes a durable, weather-resistant stainless steel barrel and receiver and a rugged, black composite stock. Although it is fitted with fully adjustable iron sights, the 77/357 also
The second charity is Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Ste
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ships with patented Ruger scope rings, allowing a variety of sighting options for this lightweight (5-1/2 pounds), quick-handling rifle.
Winslow, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Nationally known pro gun rights personality, Kenn Blanchard will be the guest speaker at the the next, monthly, meeting of the New Jersey Second Amendment Society.
“The 77/357 is an effective tool for hunting medium-sized game – especially in heavy cover,” said Bruce Rozum, Chief Rifle Engineer at Ruger.
Kenn Blanchard will be familiar to our readers as he is a contributor to AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Producer of the Urban Shooter pod cast and proudly known as the ‘Black Man with a Gun’.
“Bullet velocities of .357 Magnum ammunition increase significantly when fired out of the 77/357′s 18 1/2″ cold hammer-forged barrel. In testing, Hornady 140 grain FTX loads were clocked at over 1820 feet per second. Furthermore, the flush-fit, five-shot rotary magazine does not protrude at the rifle’s balance point and, unlike tube-fed rifles, the Ruger 77/357 can be readily loaded and unloaded,” he concluded.
In addition Kenn Blanchard is a pro-gun media producer & marketing professional that helps small businesses by providing information, entertainment , inspiration and support to the sport shooting community through blogs, voice -over, podcasting and professional speaking. Kenn is a warm and entertaining speaker and has a unique pro gun perspective on life that you have to hear for yourself. This is a great chance to meet him in person. All New Jersey Second Amendment Society (NJ2AS) meeting are open to the public and free to attend. The meeting will be held on Wednesday July 13, 2011 at 7:30PM at the South Jersey Shooting Club on 840 Piney Hollow Road in Winslow, NJ. Google map directions.
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NOTE: In other exciting news Rob Pincus of I.C.E. will speak at the August 17, 2011 meeting of the NJ2AS to be held at the American Legion Post 129 on 2025 Church Road in Toms River, NJ
For more information on the Ruger 77/357, or to learn more about the extensive, award winning line of Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger . To find accessories for the Ruger 77/357 or other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.
You can visit Ken www.kennblanchard.com About: New Jersey Second Amendment Society – Our mission is to promote the free exercise of Second Amendment rights within the community and Legislature of New Jersey, to educate the community regarding the enjoyable, safe, and responsible use of firearms, and to engender a sense of camaraderie and fellowship among the members and their families. Visit: www.nj2as.com
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JUN 22, 2011 10:58A.M. Kenn Blanchard, AKA ‘Black Man with a Gun’, Guest Speaking at July NJ2AS Meeting
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almost 32 points.
Shooter Todd Jarrett Claims USPSA Area 5 Open Title
“Todd shot an excellent match, which should come as no surprise for those familiar with Todd’s long list of accomplishments in the shooting sports. He’s one of the best and proved it again this weekend,” said Gary Stevens, the USPSA Area 5 director.
JUN 22, 2011 10:07A.M. Shooter Todd Jarrett Claims USPSA Area 5 Open Title
Garcia finished in second with three stage wins and a final score of 1384.7762. Canadian shooter Nikita Markessinis of Mount Royal, Quebec took top honors on four stages to finish with 1342.8780. Rounding out the top five were Sherwyn Greenfield of Spirit Lake, Iowa who won the third stage in the match and finished with 1232.3520 to take fourth and Nick Greenfield of Hull, Iowa in fifth with 1229.1077 points. Also claiming an Open division title was Rebecca Jones, the reigning USPSA Women’s National Champion from Hopewell, Va., finishing seventh overall to take the Women’s title with 1211.2655 points. Among the seniors, Paul Thompson of Deerfield, Ill. placed 12th overall claiming the Senior title with 1135.3828 points while James Smith of Excelsior Springs, Mo. finished 19th overall to win the Super Senior title with 1055.73.20 points. Todd Jarrett of Hopewell, Va. claimed the Open division title this weekend at the U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s Area 5 Regional Handgun Championship
The Area 5 Regional Handgun Championship took place June 16-19 and drew 359 shooters from across the U.S., including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin, the states that make up the Area 5 region. The Area 5 match is the second of eight regional events on the USPSA competition calendar. The next regional event is the 2011 USPSA Area 1 Regional Handgun Championship, Presented by Springfield Armory which takes place June 22-26 at Albany Rifle and Pistol Club, Shedd, Ore. Want to learn more about practical shooting, or join the 20,000 members of USPSA in the most dynamic and fast-paced shooting sport around? Then visit www.USPSA.org, follow @USPSA_Shooting on Twitter, like USPSA on Facebook (www.facebook.com/USPracticalShootingAssn) or read the Practical Shooting blog (www.practicalshooting.posterous.com). Tags: Area 5, Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, Todd Jarrett, United States Practical Shooting Association, USPSA, Winners
U.S. Practical Shooting Association SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. --(Ammoland.com)- Todd Jarrett of Hopewell, Va. claimed the Open division title this weekend at the U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s Area 5 Regional Handgun Championship at the PASA Park ranges in Barry, Ill. Jarrett, who shoots for the StrikeForce Manufacturing shooting team, won six of 14 stages in the match and led the field of 68 shooters for all but the first stage. He finished the match with a final score of 1416.6470, outpacing the second place shooter, Eddie Garcia of Mesa, Ariz., by
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Mr. Revolver Wins USPSA Area 5 Regional Shooting Title JUN 22, 2011 10:02A.M. Mr. Revolver, Jerry Miculek Wins USPSA Area 5 Regional Shooting Title
Jerry Miculek Wins USPSA Area 5 Regional Shooting Title Rounding out the top five were Sam Keen of Ramer, Tenn. and Chad Rausch of Powell, Ohio who finished fourth and fifth with 1187.6715 and 1187.5044 points respectively.
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The Area 5 Regional Handgun Championship was held June 16-19 at the PASA Park ranges in Barry Illinois. The match drew 359 shooters from across the U.S., including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin, the states that make up the Area 5 region.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. --(Ammoland.com)- The man who is the face of revolver shooting in America – and probably the world – Jerry Miculek of Princeton, La. won the Revolver division title at the U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s Area 5 Regional Handgun Championship.
The Area 5 match is the second of eight regional events on the USPSA competition calendar. The next regional event is the 2011 USPSA Area 1 Regional Handgun Championship, Presented by Springfield Armory which takes place June 22-26 at Albany Rifle and Pistol Club, Shedd, Ore.
Miculek, who shoots for the Smith & Wesson shooting team, won seven stages and outpaced the defending champ, Matt Griffin of Louisville, Ky., by 54 points with his final score of 1421.5422 points.
Want to learn more about practical shooting, or join the 20,000 members of USPSA in the most dynamic and fast-paced shooting sport around? Then visit www.USPSA.org, follow @USPSA_Shooting on Twitter, like USPSA on Facebook (www.facebook.com/USPracticalShootingAssn) or read the Practical Shooting blog (www.practicalshooting.posterous.com).
“Nobody runs a revolver like Jerry Miculek and beating him in competition is probably the single most challenging task in the sport of practical shooting. That’s why it was no surprise to see his name atop the leader board at the conclusion of the Area 5 Championship,” said Gary Stevens, the USPSA Area 5 director.
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Griffin finished second with a final score of 1367.3229 points and four stage wins. Third place went to Mike Carmoney of Mitchellville, Iowa who won one stage and finished with 1302.7398.
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Nancy Huspek Cruises To Production Title At USPSA Area 5 Shooting Championship JUN 22, 2011 09:56A.M. Nancy Huspek Cruises To Production Title At USPSA Area 5 Shooting Championship
Nancy Huspek making it look easy. Repeating their 2010 finishes, Ardena Mrasek of Plattsmouth, Neb. and Beth Mehrle of Zeigler, Ill. rounded out the top five with Mrasek taking fourth with 527.5865 points and Mehrle claiming fifth with 523.5994 points. Elsewhere in the Production division, Ben Stoeger of Eau Claire, Wis. won the overall Production title with seven total stage wins and a final score of 1484.63.49. Among the senior shooters Darren Leskiw of Sedalia, Mo. finished 18th overall to win the Senior title with 992.0629 while Stephan Hobson of St. Petersburg, Fla. finished with 717.3630 to take the Super Senior title.
U.S. Practical Shooting Association SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. --(Ammoland.com)- Nancy Huspek made it look easy as she won 11 of 14 stages and outpaced her nearest competitor by over 178 points to win the Women’s Production division title at U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s Area 5 Regional Handgun Championship at the PASA Park ranges in Barry, Ill.
The Area 5 Regional Handgun Championship took place June 16-19 and drew 359 shooters from across the U.S., including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin, the states that make up the Area 5 region.
Huspek, who lives in St. Paul, Minn., spent the early part of the match in third place before moving into second on stage four and claiming the lead on stage six. Huspek held the lead through the remainder of the match as she won stages six through 14 on her way to posting a final score of 960.2666 points.
The Area 5 match is the second of eight regional events on the USPSA competition calendar. The next regional event is the 2011 USPSA Area 1 Regional Handgun Championship, Presented by Springfield Armory which takes place June 22-26 at Albany Rifle and Pistol Club, Shedd, Ore.
“Nancy never let her slow start put her off her game as she worked her way into the lead and slammed the door shut on the other shooters with nine straight stage wins,” said Gary Stevens, the USPSA Area 5 director.
Want to learn more about practical shooting, or join the 20,000 members of USPSA in the most dynamic and fast-paced shooting sport around? Then visit www.USPSA.org, follow @USPSA_Shooting on Twitter, like USPSA on Facebook (www.facebook.com/USPracticalShootingAssn) or read the Practical Shooting blog (www.practicalshooting.posterous.com).
Second place went to the defending champion Carrie Carlson of St. Peters, Mo. who held the lead on stages two through five with one stage win and a final score of 781.2963. Sheila Hoekstra of Kalamazoo, Mich. finished in third with 749.0192 and two stage wins.
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aggressive to the point of attacking each other. This led me to the ultimate conclusion – that RATS should not be allowed to carry concealed handguns.
Why Gun Control Continues to Succeed in New Jersey
The obvious problem is that you cannot apply the rules of behavior of rats to those of rational human beings.
JUN 22, 2011 09:22A.M. Why Gun Control Continues to Succeed in New Jersey By Frank Jack Fiamingo
Are there any definitive studies that show that New Jersey citizens are more likely to attack their neighbors than the residents of any other state? I might be convinced that certain restrictions “might” be necessary if that point could be demonstrated. To my knowledge, it has not. What has been demonstrated time and time again is as the rate of gun ownership by law-abiding citizens goes up, violent crime rates, such as those for murder and rape, go down. It does not take a social scientist to understand why. Criminals are less likely to attack when there is an increased chance that their intended victim might be armed. In spite of this fact gun control continues to succeed in New Jersey. The reason is obvious. It is because *WE* allow it to succeed. It should be a priority of freedom loving conservatives to end gun control in New Jersey, but it is not. The Second Amendment gets a lot of lip service from conservatives, but little to no action. I see this first hand every day.
State Mandated Victimhood and You - Perfect Together!
I hear all the excuses “Concealed Carry will *NEVER* pass with THIS legislature”. “The majority of the people of New Jersey are too liberal”. This is the *SECOND* Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. It doesn’t REQUIRE a majority to be respected. All that is required is that enough freedom loving people DEMAND that their rights not be infringed. No true conservative should be willing to sit back and allow this situation to continue. If we allow one part of the constitution to be ignored, we are risking that the rest of it will be trampled upon. Do not forget why the original framers of the Constitution decided to include the right to keep and bear arms in the first place.
New Jersey Second Amendment Society Manahawkin, New Jersey --(Ammoland.com)- In a recent study New Jersey was ranked next to last in the amount of freedom we enjoy in our state. The only state to rank below New Jersey is New York State.
A disarmed citizenry is a tyrannical government’s highest priority. That fact has not changed since we declared our independence from the British.
In terms of the number of regulations and restrictions imposed upon its citizens, New Jersey is as close to the top as it is possible to imagine. Why is this? What else is it that distinguishes New Jersey from its sister states? I do not pretend to be a “social scientist”, but I often hear people say that New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the nation. Although I understand what that means statistically, I am not quite sure how that impacts our ability to enjoy the benefits of Freedom and Liberty.
ACTION: It is not enough for you to say that you support the Second Amendment. Your positive action is what is required. We need your voices, we need your talents and we need your participation in the fight to restore and preserve this precious right to defend ourselves and our families from those who would do us harm.
I decided to pick up some of my old psychology text books and do a little research. I was able to discover some interesting studies. If you put a specific density of rats together in a cage, they will generally get along together famously UNTIL you reach a certain “critical mass” at which point the rats will turn upon each other and become increasingly
If you need information on how to get involved, please feel free to contact me. There are organizations such as the New Jersey Second Amendment Society and the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs that you can join to help fight the liberal gun prohibitionists.
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Once they succeed in achieving their goal of eliminating the right to keep and bear arms in New Jersey, it will be nearly impossible to get it back. Let’s not let that happen.
AmmoLand Gun News Wisconsin - -(Ammoland.com)- Wisconsin, with Illinois the only two states in the country without ANY concealed carry law, has finally passed a CCW bill and sent it to Republican Governor Walker for his signature.
Frank Jack Fiamingo is the co-founder and current President of the New Jersey Second Amendment Society (www.nj2as.com), the most active 2A rights group in New Jersey. You can contact him at President@nj2as.com
The governor has said he will sign the bill. (Previous Democrat Governor Jim Doyle vetoed two previous versions of the bill.)
About: New Jersey Second Amendment Society – Our mission is to promote the free exercise of Second Amendment rights within the community and Legislature of New Jersey, to educate the community regarding the enjoyable, safe, and responsible use of firearms, and to engender a sense of camaraderie and fellowship among the members and their families. Visit: www.nj2as.com
SB 90 passed the state Senate two weeks ago; AB 136 passed the Assembly yesterday, both with bi-partisan majorities. The bill will take effect in October or November, depending on when the governor signs it.
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The bill contains provision to recognize out-of-state CWPs, provided a background check is required and training. There should be no problem with Florida’s CWP being recognized.
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Wisconsin Passes Concealed Carry Law JUN 22, 2011 09:08A.M. Wisconsin Passes Concealed Carry Law That just leaves Illinois as the only state that does not recognize the bear in Keep & Bear Arms.
Wisconsin Passes Concealed Carry Law
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