Redback One Active Shooter Awareness Seminar
Presented by Jason Falla
When: April 28, 2018
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Colonial Shooting Academy, VA Beach, VA
Cost: $49.99
Registration: www.redbackone.com or email info@redbackone.com
Redback One – Active Shooter Awareness Seminar
April 22nd, 2018Blast From The Past – Internet Movie Firearms Database
April 21st, 2018
I’m sure you know about the Internet Movie Database, or imdb.com, another one of those internet time sinks that has information on almost every movie ever along with almost every actor ever, the parts they’ve played, etc. Since this is the internet, where just about any damn thing can be found, and copycats are common, somebody made a similar site in the form of a Wiki, but with firearms as the primary focus instead of movies and actors, even calling it the internet movie firearms database. On the site, you can look up what movies, television shows, and video games a firearm has been in, what firearms a movie, television show, or video game has featured, and even what firearms and in what show/movie/video game an actor has used.
It’s pretty exhaustive, which makes games of 6-degrees-of-a-Beretta-92F all the easier to play.
Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter John Vlieger Places 2nd Overall at USPSA Area 6 Championship
April 20th, 2018
Westport, Conn. (April 2018) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry, is pleased to announce its sponsored shooter John Vlieger finished in 2nd Place in the Open Division and 2nd Place Overall at the 2018 USPSA Area 6 Championship, held at the OK Corral Range in Okeechobee, Florida, April 12 – 15, 2018. Vlieger finished with 1375 match points, only 24 points behind the match winner.USPSA-area6.jpg
“My 9mm major ammunition loaded with Shell Shock Technologies NAS3 cases performed to the standard once again. I had the confidence to focus on my match execution, not whether or not my ammunition was going to be there with me,” commented Vlieger.
Vlieger has fired over 15,000 rounds of ammunition with Shell Shock Technologies’ NAS3 cases since becoming sponsored in 2017 and plans to continue using it.
The 2018 USPSA Area 6 Championship, otherwise known as the GLOCK® Area 6 Championship, runs 12 stages throughout scenes of the Wild West.
Vlieger can be seen competing next at the Battle of the Bluegrass IX at the Bluegrass Pistol Club in Wilmore, Kentucky, April 20 – 21, 2018.
About Shell Shock’s NAS3 Cases:
Shell Shock’s NAS3 9mm cases are 50 percent lighter than brass cases, offer greater lubricity and will not abrade, clog, foul, wear-out or damage breach and ejector mechanisms. The cases offer greater corrosion resistance, tensile strength (2x stronger) and elasticity than brass. NAS3 cases will not split, chip, crack or grow (stretch) and are fully reloadable (using S3 Reload dies) and can be reloaded many more times than brass cases. NAS3 cases have been tested successfully by customers to pressures over 70k psi. NAS3 cases can be picked up with a magnet. The head can be colored for branding purposes and easy load identification.
NAS3 is “Best in Class” for maintaining consistent velocity between rounds. In an independent test performed by H.P. White Laboratory (a major munitions testing facility), rounds fired using NAS3 cases achieved a velocity standard deviation of 0.093 FPS (124-grain FMJ bullet, 4.2 grains Titegroup powder, 10 rounds, extreme variation 3fps).
To learn more about Shell Shock’s revolutionary technology, visit www.shellshocktech.com
About John Vlieger:
John Vlieger began seriously competing in the action shooting sports in mid-2014 while stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska. When relocated by the Army to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Vlieger found easier access to the larger matches across the Eastern United States and competed in over 15 major pistol events in 2015. Initially focused on Limited Division with iron sights, Vlieger found his calling in Open Division. Relocating to Lexington, KY in 2017, his efforts have redoubled to improve his skills. He has since completed over 50 major-level matches with multiple regional and state titles under his belt. Vlieger plans to compete at over 20 competitions in 2018.
Deadpool 2 Final Trailer
April 19th, 2018This trailer features profanity, violence, and an amusing callback to a certain scene in X-Men Origins: Wolverine near the end.
Deadpool 2 released in theaters May 18th.
Hotel Artemis
April 18th, 2018It has a Continental from John Wick feel, but with more 3D printed guns, and former professional wrestlers turned actors.
Hotel Artemis premiers in theaters June 8th, 2018.
Forming A Functionally Sharp Knife From Plastic Wrap
April 17th, 2018In a roundabout way, this shows that just about anything can be turned into a weapon.
Proving this point even further, the same video creator turned a hunk of dried fish into a knife.
You can check out Kiwami Japan’s other videos via their YouTube channel here.
Sold-Out Women’s Firearm Training Conference Begins Thursday
April 16th, 2018
AUSTIN TX – A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) is welcoming 350 participants, 100 instructors and staff, and more than 50 vendors to its 6th Annual National Training Conference, which begins Thursday in Burnet, Texas. The Presenting Sponsor of the event is CZ-USA Firearms. This marks the second year of the partnership between these two respected brands in offering this annual training conference.
The 6th Annual National Conference Presented by CZ-USA will take place from April 19-22, 2018, at Reveille Peak Ranch. Attendees will rotate through six to eight 3-hour training sessions on a wide range of topics. Sporting Clays Champion and Guinness World Record Holder Dave Miller of CZ-USA will be teaching sessions throughout the weekend as part of the all-star lineup of professional instructors.
“We are honored that CZ-USA is our Presenting Sponsor for our National Conference,” says AG & AG Founder Julianna Crowder. “With its quality craftsmanship in all firearms platforms and involvement across many shooting sports, CZ-USA is in line with our mission of Education, Recreation, Competition, Community. We are grateful for their support,” said Crowder.
The event welcomes women from 80 chapters and 30 different states. Ages range from 13 years old through mid-70s, and training sessions are tailored for beginners through expert-level marksmen. Sessions include training on all firearms platforms, as well as force-on-force, unarmed defense, long-range shooting, 3-gun competition, self-defense, lectures, rifle building workshops, and more throughout 36 bays, 3 classrooms, and several meeting spaces.
Learn more at AGirlandAGun.org/conference
About A Girl & A Gun
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) is a membership organization whose events have been successful stepping stones for thousands of women into the shooting community and fostered their love of shooting with caring and qualified instructors to coach them. AG & AG breaks barriers for women and girls in the area of self-defense and in pistol, rifle, and shotgun shooting sports by welcoming beginners to learn the basics of safe and accurate shooting and providing experienced shooters with advanced-level opportunities. The club has more than 5,000 members in 48 states and hosts recurring Girl’s Nights Out at more than 150 ranges throughout the nation.
RIP R. Lee Ermey
April 15th, 2018
Statement from R. Lee Ermey’s long time manager, Bill Rogin:
It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey (“The Gunny”) passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia. He will be greatly missed by all of us. It is a terrible loss that nobody was prepared for. He has meant so much to so many people. And, it is extremely difficult to truly quantify all of the great things this man has selflessly done for, and on behalf of, our many men and women in uniform. He has also contributed many iconic and indelible characters on film that will live on forever. Gunnery Sergeant Hartman of Full Metal Jacket fame was a hard and principled man. The real R. Lee Ermey was a family man, and a kind and gentle soul. He was generous to everyone around him. And, he especially cared deeply for others in need.
There is a quote made famous in Full Metal Jacket. It’s actually the Riflemen’s Creed. “This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.”
There are many Gunny’s, but this one was OURS. And, we will honor his memory with hope and kindness. Please support your men and women in uniform. That’s what he wanted most of all.
How To Make A Micro Size Battle Tank That Moves Over Obstacles
April 14th, 2018YouTube channel Amr MCI posted this video, which shows how to make a micro tank that is powered by a single 3.7v LiPo battery.
You can check out more of Amr MCI’s videos here.
Outland Equipment’s Multi-Mission Axes
April 13th, 2018
Mont Vernon, N.H. (April 2018) – Although axes have been used throughout history as a tool and weapon, little has changed over the millennia in its design. For today’s first responders, military and law enforcement professionals, the axe is still a primary tool for rescue, breaching and survival scenarios. Outland Equipment designs and manufactures state-of-the-art axes and knives specifically engineered to meet the critical demands of those that go in harms’ way.
“A go-to tool for responding to emergency situations,” Chris Aiston, CEO of Outland Equipment, said. “We design these tools for those who operate in harsh environments where failure means disaster. They cut, pound and pry, facilitating structure and vehicle forcible entry and egress. Whatever a first responder requires his tool to do, the MMA series is there to complete the mission and save lives.”
Outland has produced three Multi-Mission Axes (MMA) that not only perform the requirements of an axe, but also integrate other functionality including hammering, prying, cutting seatbelts, cutting sheet metal and working with hex fasteners. The MMA 1502, 1902 and 1503 are all made from a single piece of hardened S7 tool steel, a steel formulated to withstand extreme shock and impact.
The head of the MMA series features a 3.9 inch cutting edge with a bolt-on hammer and hex nut tool. The MMA 1502 and 1503 are 15 inches in length, a size convenient for carry and maneuvering in tight spaces. The MMA 1902 with its 19 inch length provides enhanced reach, impact force and leverage. The tail of the MMA 1502 and 1902 feature an angled pry bar, seatbelt cutter and sheet metal cutter. The MMA 1503 tail features an angled pry bar, seatbelt cutter and a hex wrench for urban and residential environments.
The handle grips are made of G10 material, a fiberglass-based epoxy resin that is not only extremely rugged but also impervious to moisture and chemicals, important factors for rescue operators. The handle has been shaped to offer the operator multiple hand positions to optimize a positive grip for the job.
All of Outland’s MMA axes are covered with a Modular Sheath that allows for easy access, quick deployment and multiple carry options. The axe is secured in the sheath using an internal latch and two BioThane® Coated Webbing straps. Carry options are endless for the operator, as the Modular Sheath accepts accessories for mounting on a belt or MOLLE gear, can be bolted to a vehicle or worn on a shoulder strap.
How To Make Cardboad RPG Bazooka
April 12th, 2018Cardboard weapon aficionado Blackfish has produced this video which shows how to make an RPG-7-inspired model out of cardboard. The best part? It actually shoots a projectile, which launches apart under spring tension when it hits a target.
You can check out more of Blackfish’s videos via their YouTube channel here.
VERTX SOLVES COMMON CONCEALED CARRY PROBLEM WITH NEW LINE OF INNOVATIVE SHIRTS
April 11th, 2018Cincinnati, Ohio – Vertx® announces the launch of its new line of shirts designed to comfortably carry concealed weapons and gear. The collection includes the new Guardian button-down style shirt and the Assessor polo. Both shirts are part of the Vertx® VaporCore™ line, which includes garments powered by 37.5® Technology woven into their fabric, assisting to regulate the body’s core temperature. The WeaponGuard™ feature protects wearers from skin irritation caused by carrying concealed weapons without an undershirt.
“Abrasion to the skin is a real problem for concealed carriers and wearing additional layers is not always an option,” said Justin Roberts, Vertx Brand Manager. “Our line of WeaponGuard™ shirts was designed in collaboration with end-users to develop a solution to this common challenge.”
Guardian Shirt – The Guardian shirt features a semi-compression WeaponGuard™ layer that begins at the lower chest and continues to the waist. This under layer is designed to comfortably guard the skin from chafing caused by concealed weapons, without having to don additional layers. The Guardian shirt has a button-front, pullover design for effortless donning, which includes snap button closures at the bottom of the garment that provides easy access to concealed weapons. Hidden body-side front plackets provide the wearer additional on-body space for weights or loading essential escape and evasion tools. The Guardian shirt is available in two solid colors and two modern plaid patterns in both long and short sleeve.
Assessor Polo – The Assessor polo features a traditional polo design with an athletic fit. The polo also has a semi-compression under layer that is designed to remain tucked into the pant, protecting the wearer from skin irritation caused by concealed carry. The short-sleeve Assessor polo is available in three heathered colorways.
Both garments feature a WeaponGuard™ under layer that is constructed with VaporCore™, powered by 37.5® Technology, which responds to the wearer’s body heat to regulate relative humidity and core temperature within their microclimate. This interaction keeps the body at its ideal performance levels of 37.5˚C and 37.5% humidity. Each shirt features underarm gussets for freedom of movement and were specially designed for ease of clearing and drawing concealed firearms.
Both garments are now in stock and are available for purchase. For information regarding the Guardian shirt and Assessor polo, visit Vertx.com.
Helle Knives of Norway Unveils Latest Survivorman Knife
April 10th, 2018Holmedal, Norway – (April 10, 2018) – Building on an 85-year tradition handcrafting knives designed and tested in the outdoors, Helle unveils its latest collaboration with Les Stroud, star of Survivorman. Named for the vast wilderness park in Ontario, Canada, the Wabakimi knife is designed for self-reliance in nature.
The third in a series of Helle knives designed with Les Stroud, the Wabakimi combines Helle’s 85 years crafting traditional Scandinavian knives with Stroud’s mastery of primitive skills. The latest addition is a medium sized, well-balanced knife small enough for hip carry, yet amply sized to make precise cutting and long carving sessions comfortable and efficient.
The new knife fits between the larger, best selling Temagami (2010), a practical wilderness knife, and the light and compact Mândra (2017) neck knife. The Wabakimi combines the advantages of the Temagami’s ergonomic handle and long, pointed blade with the Mândra’s rounded shape. Featuring a three-quarter, partial tang reinforced with two robust pins, the handle is made from curly birch wood with a lanyard hole and a 3.3-inch drop point blade using Helle’s renowned triple laminated steel.
The new design was conceptualized over several months and handmade prototypes from the Helle factory in Norway were sent to Stroud for extensive field-testing in Alaska. Each prototype received further adjustments and refinements based on invaluable feedback from Stroud. This approach of researching, prototyping, field-testing and refinement constitutes the heart and soul of the Helle design philosophy.
In 1994 Stroud spent a year living close to the land and surviving using only what nature provided in Wabakimi, part of Canada’s far northern boreal forests. “The Wabakimi wilderness helped shaped my path and set in motion a life celebrating nature and wilderness,” says Les Stroud. “With these experiences in mind, and working closely with my friends at Helle, we have created a knife worthy of this remote, wild place.”
”The Wabakimi knife represents nearly a decade working closely with Les,” adds Anders Haglund with Helle of Norway. “From our first meeting in 2009, to creating a collection of world renowned outdoor knives, we’ve come a long way both personally and professionally. We’re excited to see where the next journey leads.”
Wabakimi Knife Specifications:
• Blade material: triple laminated stainless steel
• Handle material: curly birch
• Blade thickness: 3 mm
• Blade length: 3.3-inches
• Handle length: 4.6-inches
• Sheath material: genuine leather
• Weight: 135 g
• MSRP $199
About Helle of Norway
Since 1932, Helle has earned a solid reputation for quality, craftsmanship and producing aesthetically stunning and highly functional knives made to withstand a lifetime of rugged outdoor use. All Helle knives are handcrafted in Norway to exacting standards based on over 85-years of tradition blending form and function. It takes up to 45-manual processes to complete each Helle knife, from sanding and polishing of the handles to forming the Scandinavian ground blades. The result is an authentic, truly one of a kind knife made to last a lifetime of rugged outdoor use. For more information visit www.helle.no.
About Les Stroud
Survival expert, filmmaker, writer, singer-songwriter, speaker and performer best known as the Canadian Screen Award winning producer, creator and star of the hit TV series Survivorman. Les Stroud is the only producer in the history of television to produce an internationally broadcast series entirely written, videotaped and hosted alone. He has been nominated for 26 Canadian Screen Awards and has won for Best Writer (twice) and Best Photography. A celebrated keynote speaker, musician and Globe and Mail best selling author of “Survive! Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere – Alive!” and “Will to Live”. A proud member of the prestigious Explorers Club, Les received Fellow (highest rank) of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. He contributes to dozens of charities and benefits and is an advanced survival trainer for the Canadian Military Armed Forces. For more information visit http://lesstroud.ca/.
The COMBAR On Kickstarter
April 9th, 2018
The COMBAR, “an incredibly rugged heavy-duty multi-tool”, is a project currently up on Kickstarter. The project was started by Delaware-based ACLIM8, an outdoor solutions company formed by ex-IDF Special Forces officer and outdoor lovers.
The COMBAR is made of aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel, weighing in at only 3.2 lbs., and features 3 main tools:
– A hammer made of 420J2 steel with a textured finish
– An axe with a blade made of 420J2 steel and a cheek made of 6AL-4V titanium
– A spade made of 6AL-4V titanium
Additionally, the COMBAR features a storage magazine that stows into the grip, allowing the user to securely store addional survival materials as needed.
The Pro version of the COMBAR also comes with two additions:
– A drop-point blade survival knife made of 420HC steel, with a glass-reinforced nylon handle
– A hand saw that uses standard replaceable 6″ – 9.45″ blades
The COMBAR has reached its funding goal at the time of writing, however the project will continue until June 7th, so if you’re interested in supporting the project, you’ve got plenty of time.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/1349260918/combartm-an-incredibly-rugged-heavy-duty-multi-too
Sideshow Collectables – Alien Queen Maquette
April 8th, 2018
Adding to the list of extravagant desk pieces is Sideshow Collectables’ upcoming Alien Queen Maquette. Designed in conjunction with Legacy Effects, a noted American special effects studio, this maquette comes in at 19″ tall, featuring a highly-detailed Xenomorph queen atop an intricate egg chamber base, and surrounded by eggs, Facehuggers, and two Xenomorph warriors. The collectable is made of polystone, polyresin, ABS, and PVC, and comes in at $1100 with an estimated arrival of April 2019 – June 2019, so any pre-orders will be waiting at least a year for this one.
www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/aliens-alien-queen-sideshow-collectibles-300267
1942 Marine Combat Sword With Sheath
April 7th, 2018
I just had to post this. It’s basically an unholy amalgam of a katana and a USMC Mark 2 combat knife made of AUS-6 stainless steel with a non-descript black coating. It has a half-tang, with a stacked leather handle. It comes with a nylon sheath with a shoulder strap.
There’s definitely a fantasy knives and swords shop in a near-dead mall somewhere that has, like, 5 of these up on the wall.
WarmKnives – Grenade Capsule
April 6th, 2018
Russia-based WarmKnives on Etsy has these grenade capsules available for sale on their shop. Made of titanium, the capsules feature a screw opening, along with a keyring and side clip.
www.etsy.com/listing/545469533/capsule-kubotan-grenade-of-titanium-with
UMAREX USA LAUNCHES NEW SHOW ALL ABOUT AIR GUN HUNTING
April 5th, 2018Fort Smith, Arkansas (April 5th, 2018) – Umarex USA, Inc. has launched a new “TV” show—Real Air Gun Hunting, Umarex USA’s foray into digital programming dedicated solely to using air guns as a hunter’s tool.
Real Air Gun Hunting launched April 5th, 2018 on CarbonTV, an app that streams the show on demand. The CarbonTV app can be downloaded for use with many platforms: Apple Store, Google Play, XBOX One, Roku, your SmartTV and Amazon Fire. You can also follow Real Air Gun Hunting on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
Outdoor media personality and host of the show, Steve Criner said, “Our mission with Real Air Gun Hunting is to have the most exciting, the most real, and the most duplicatable air gun hunting show ever created. We want to share the excitement and enjoyment of air gun hunting. We want everyone to enjoy airguns, because we believe if you don’t include airguns in your life you are missing out.” He went on to say that hunting with an air gun offers opportunities to get out and enjoy the outdoors in some places that are off limits to hunting with a firearm. Additionally, hunting and shooting with an air gun is the most economical way to shoot that there is. “You’ll always have pellets and you always have air. You don’t have to worry about ammo shortages.” he said.
Those interested in Real Air Gun Hunting can expect to be taken along on hunts for rabbit, squirrel, raccoon, deer, predators, wild boar and other game. Justin Biddle, Director of Marketing at Umarex USA said, “With more and more content being consumed digitally we wanted to add a show to our strategy that was dedicated to the digital arena. And we wanted it to contain both entertaining and informative content that a hunter could relate to. Real Air Gun Hunting is about giving responsible hunters tips and product information that will help make them successful with air guns.”
Outdoors men and women can expect to see Steve, the Dog Soldier, along with other guests, face the normal challenges of the hunt in conjunction with a wide variety of air guns such as the Umarex Gauntlet, Walther Air Rifles and the .50 caliber Umarex Hammer. Viewers will see first-hand how effective air guns are for humane harvesting of many game species commonly found in the wild.
About Real Air Gun Hunting
The mission of Real Air Gun Hunting is to provide hunters and outdoor enthusiasts a glimpse into an ethically responsible hunting lifestyle with Umarex air guns and air gun accessories. You can follow Real Air Gun Hunting on Carbon TV, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
JHO Knives – F**H
April 4th, 2018
I’ll admit to my ignorance, and declare that I’m not really sure what the asterisks in F**H are supposed to be, and whether they are censoring a word, or are just a stylistic choice. I do know, however, what the F**H is: it’s a spiked baton. 10″ long, and weighing a bit over a pound, the F**H consists of a full titanium body, with brass inlays and small spikes. It even comes with a hidden stainless steel spike as part of the grip. In short, it’s a pretty gnarly piece. It’s also sold out; not surprising, given the limited production run of 20 pieces, but kind of surprising, since it was listed at $1250.
Federal Expands Lineup of Its Popular Syntech Ammunition
April 3rd, 2018ANOKA, Minnesota – April 3, 2018 – Federal Ammunition is pleased to announce a new addition to its full line of Syntech handgun ammunition. Look for Syntech in a variety of the most popular loads, including the new 124-grain 9mm Luger. Shipments are being delivered to dealers.
Conventional ammunition causes metal-on-metal contact between the bullet and bore, which can shorten barrel life and hurt accuracy. The polymer-encapsulated Syntech bullet prevents this, while eliminating copper and lead fouling. Combined with clean-burning powders, your gun will stay cleaner, longer, so you can shoot more—and shoot better. The exclusive Catalyst primer provides the cleanest most consistent ignition possible—that’s why it received the 2017 NRA Golden Bullseye Award.
Features & Benefits
• New 124-grain 9mm Luger offering
• 2017 NRA Golden Bullseye Award winner
• Polymer-encapsulated Syntech bullet prevents metal-on-metal contact in the bore, eliminating copper and lead fouling, while extending barrel life
• Exclusive primer formulation provides reliable, consistent ignition
• Clean-burning propellants minimize residue and fouling
• Significantly reduces the required frequency of cleaning
• Absence of a copper jacket minimizes splash-back on steel targets
• Less perceived recoil
Part No. / Description / MSRP
AE9SJ2 / 9mm Luger 124 grain Syntech / $18.95
Federal Premium is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. For more information on Federal Premium, go to www.federalpremium.com.
Triple Nerf Rival Nemesis Modification | 1,200 Round Capacity
April 2nd, 2018I’m a simple guy; I see kick-ass mods to NERF blasters, I have to feature them. What YouTuber Coop772 has done is combined three NERF Rival Nemesis blasters, increased their power, and attached a 1200 round capacity hopper.
You can check out more of Coop772’s videos via his YouTube channel.
Bushworld Adventures
April 1st, 2018
For their yearly April Fool’s Day prank, [Adult Swim] featured an Australian take on Rick and Morty called Bushworld Adventures. Basically, imagine if Rick is a Bogan, but doesn’t have his massive intellect or scientific equipment, and you’d have a pretty good idea how this one goes.
You can watch it uncensored at www.adultswim.com/videos/specials/bushworld-adventures
/r/GunDeals Is Back!
March 31st, 2018
If you don’t frequent Reddit, you’re doing yourself a service. But if you do, you might be aware of the crackdown on subreddits that hosted user-to-user transactions, some of which were firearms-related. It came to light that this crackdown was due to the admins attempting to shut down any potential FOSTA violations on the site, rather than a reaction to the Parkland Shooting, or any other reason of the sort.
Today, it was revealed that /r/GunDeals, one of the most popular firearms, accessory, and ammunition sales aggregate subreddits, and a causality of this crackdown, was reinstated. The moderators of the subreddit worked closely with Reddit’s admins to insure that the subreddit would adhere to Reddit’s revised policies regarding sales aggregate subreddits, that is that all posted deals and sales are only made available through actual firearms dealer and retailers. While this was generally the way the subreddit was ran before the initial ban, it also means that links to websites such as Gunbroker or Armslist, can no longer be posted.
GoPro – HERO
March 30th, 2018GoPro has taken a page from Hollywood and Video Game Publishers, and decided to name the latest iteration of their compact action camera the same as a previous release, calling it the HERO.
To be fair, the HERO is actually an entry-priced offering at only $200, yet it still has a solid array of features:
– 10MP camera
– 1440p60 / 1080p60 recording
– Touch screen
– Waterproof to 10m
– Voice control
Twelve Open Airgun Athletes Changwon Bound after Rifle/Pistol Spring Selection
March 29th, 2018
FORT BENNING, Georgia (March 29, 2018) — Twelve open airgun athletes will compete for Team USA at the 2018 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championships later this summer after winning an intense two-part selection match that was finalized today at the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) in Fort Benning, Georgia.
Athletes began their quest during the 2017 Winter Airgun Championships and solidified their standing today at the Rifle/Pistol Spring Selection Match following a two-day match and Final. Team spots were handed out to the top-three finishers in Men’s and Women’s Air Rifle and Pistol. The World Championships will take place August 31-September in Changwon, South Korea.
Four Olympians earned their spots on the team including Nick Mowrer (Butte, Montana), Keith Sanderson (Colorado Springs, Colorado) and Sandra Uptagrafft (Phenix City, Alabama) in Air Pistol along with Lucas Kozeniesky (Fairfax, Virginia) in Men’s Air Rifle.
Of note, all today’s Finals winners across the four Open events were 18 or younger in a great showcase of USA Shooting’s future promise.
The 2012 Olympian Mowrer was dominant across the two matches winning by 28 points in Men’s Air Pistol. Surprisingly, this talented multi-discipline shooter makes his first World Championship after more than eight years on the international competition circuit. James Hall (Anniston, Alabama) earned the second spot in Men’s Air Rifle and makes his first World Championship Team, despite shooting 22 points lower over his two qualification matches at Spring Selection than he did at Winter Airgun.
Making his third World Championship Team where he’ll be competing in his fifth pistol discipline is the three-time Olympian Sanderson. The 43-year-old is the reigning World Cup Finals champion and USA Shooting’s Male Athlete of the Year.
Another notable performance was 18-year-old Jack Leverett’s (Bainbridge, Georgia) Spring match as he finished second overall and was just four points behind Sanderson for open team consideration. He showed he’s in prime form as the 2018 National Junior Olympic Shooting Championship (NJOSC) are next month and will serve as the Junior selection match for World Championships. Challenging him there will be another 18-year-old in Kyler Swisher (Jonestown, Pennsylvania), who was today’s Finals winner.
The game has changed in Women’s Air Pistol with an additional 20 shots added to qualification, but that didn’t seem to faze Alexis Lagan (Boulder City, Nevada) as she defeated the field by 10 points this match and 18 points overall for World Champs selection. She’ll compete in her first World Championships later this summer.
“With the recent change in Women’s Air Pistol, I think this match was challenging, but also new and exciting,” Lagan said after the match. “We all learned a little something and will be able to work on it as we prepare for Korea. There is a lot of potential on our team, and I cannot wait to see it blossom at the World Championships.”
Joining her will be the 2012 Olympian Uptagrafft while 17-year-old Sarah Choe (Los Angeles, California) continues to show maturity beyond her years in earning her selection as well. She would put the exclamation point on her proud moment with a Finals win earlier this afternoon.
Air Force Academy sophomore Logan Ogden (Galway, New York) is the top overall finisher for World Champs selection in Men’s Air Rifle, narrowly defeating Dempster Christenson (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) by .3 points. Earning the third spot is 2016 Olympian Lucas Kozeniesky (Fairfax, Virginia). Ogden will compete in his first World Championship while Christenson readies for his third straight opportunity with Kozeniesky competing as a junior back in 2014.
Today’s notable performance came from 16-year-old Will Shaner (Colorado Springs, Colorado), who earned the Finals win in Men’s Air Rifle.
In Women’s Air Rifle, Mindy Miles (Weatherford, Texas) is putting the finishing touches on a great collegiate career at Texas Christian University and made that much sweeter today with her top overall selection. She edged fellow TCU alum Sarah Beard (Danville, Indiana) by 9.7 points with Ali Weisz (Belgrade, Montana) earning the final selection spot. Miles will compete in her second World Championship after making the junior final in 2014, finishing eighth. Beard is headed to her third straight World Championship and knows what being on the podium there feels like after earning a prone silver medal in 2010 as a junior.
Reigning Olympic gold medalist Ginny Thrasher (Springfield, Virginia) finished fourth overall for World Champs selection, just .3 points behind Weisz.
Emily Stith (Jacksonville, Florida) was today’s Finals winner in the event and finished third in the Spring Selection Match. This is an impressive performance after spending much of the last few months in Army basic training, forcing to miss Winter Airgun, and just getting assigned to the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit earlier this week.
These athletes join the 24 shotgun athletes that earned their selection to the World Champs Team last weekend in Tucson, Arizona during the Shotgun Spring Selection Match. Read what shotgun athletes are Changwon bound as well in Skeet and Trap.
RESULTS: http://bit.ly/2usBG28
The Spring Selection Match continues Friday with the start of the smallbore (.22 caliber) events in both disciplines including Men’s Rapid Fire Pistol, Women’s Sport Pistol and Three-Position Rifle for both men and women. Another 12 athletes will earn their way onto the team with results carried over from the 2017 Rifle/Pistol Fall Selection Match. Get those results here . . .
