Richmond, VA – March 10, 2025 – Freedom Outdoors is proud to announce the expansion of its industry-leading brand with the opening of a new shooting range and retail facility in Richmond, Virginia. This location, formerly Colonial Shooting Academy, is undergoing enhancements to align with Freedom’s high standards of service, safety, and community engagement, offering an elevated experience for shooters of all levels.

“This expansion represents more than just growth—it’s about bringing the Freedom experience to Richmond,” said Skyler Thomas, President of Freedom Outdoors. “This facility has long been recognized for its size and potential, and we’re excited to build upon that foundation by introducing a fresh approach centered on service, excellence, innovation, and the core values that define Freedom.”

With a focus on hospitality, education, and customer-first service, Freedom Outdoors is investing in improvements to the facility, including upgraded training programs, an expanded retail selection, and a membership structure designed to provide meaningful benefits to guests. Every aspect of the range will reflect Freedom Outdoors’ guiding principles—offering a welcoming, professional environment where enthusiasts and responsible firearm owners feel valued and supported.

“Our team believes that a great shooting experience is about more than just a facility—it’s about the people, the service, and the culture that surrounds it,” added Thomas. “We look forward to fostering that environment here in Richmond, ensuring that every guest receives the level of care and expertise they deserve.”

The Richmond location joins Freedom Outdoors’ growing network of ranges and storefronts, furthering the company’s commitment to providing best-in-class experiences for firearm owners, professionals, and newcomers alike.

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GRINNELL, Iowa (March 5, 2025) – Crow Wholesale, a leading distributor of ammunition and clay targets to gun clubs nationwide, is proud to introduce the C.L.A.Y.S. Team Program (Collegiate Level And Youth Shooting Team Program). This initiative is designed to support academic shooting teams by providing exclusive benefits, streamlined purchasing, and priority fulfillment to help sustain and grow competitive shooting sports at the scholastic level.

Recognizing the importance of collegiate and youth shooting teams in fostering the next generation of competitive shooters, Crow Wholesale has tailored the C.L.A.Y.S. Program to address the unique needs and challenges these teams face. Participation in the program is completely free, offering teams an opportunity to access crucial resources without additional financial burden.

“We are excited to launch this program with the goal of making shooting as affordable as possible for shooters and their families,” said Shawn McGuire, VP of Sales at Crow Wholesale. “By offering benefits like free shipping, priority fulfillment, and discounts on gear, we’re making it easier for teams to focus on training and competition instead of logistics and costs.”

Key Benefits of the C.L.A.Y.S. Program:

One-Stop Shopping – Easy ordering for all ammunition and clay target needs.
Free Shipping on Ammo – Full pallet ammo orders ship free.*

Flexible Purchasing – Mix and match in-stock inventory to build a custom pallet.
Priority Fulfillment – Teams receive priority order fulfillment, even during times of high demand.

Exclusive Discounts – Savings on essential gear, including eye and ear protection.
1% Back in Account Credit – Teams earn rewards to use on future purchases.
*Note: Clay targets are not eligible for free shipping; freight charges will apply.
Ensuring Team Success

The C.L.A.Y.S. program is built to make procurement simple and efficient, allowing coaches and team managers to focus on what truly matters—training and mentoring young shooters. Crow Wholesale understands the operational challenges of running a competitive team and aims to ease those burdens with reliable service, cost-saving benefits, and a long-term commitment to the shooting sports community.

How to Enroll

Teams interested in joining the C.L.A.Y.S. Program can fill out an application and submit it to Crow Wholesale. For more details, visit CrowWholesale.com or contact Crow Wholesale directly at 800-264-2493.

U.S. Patriot athletes competed in the National Championship from Nov. 15 – 17, 2024, in Florence, Texas, against 240 competitors.

Lexington, KY (November 2024) – U.S. Patriot, a GALLS® company and the nation’s largest supplier of military and related high-performance gear for professionals, in partnership with Under Armour, proudly concludes its 2024 sponsorship of The Tactical Games with outstanding results from its team of elite competitors at the National Championship in Florence, Texas. Supporting five athletes throughout the season, U.S. Patriot provided high-performance gear, competition entry fees, and unwavering encouragement as its athletes showcased their grit, discipline, and skill on the national stage.

The 2024 National Championship, held from Nov. 15 – 17, 2024, featured 240 competitors, with each athlete completing over three hours of stage time and contributing to the staggering 152,000 rounds fired. U.S. Patriot athletes delivered standout performances, with three podium finishes:

Ehea Scheurch – 2nd Place, Women’s Elite

Blayr Drumm – 3rd Place, Women’s Elite

Nathan Drumm – 2nd Place, Men’s 40+

In the Men’s Elite division, Zach Rodman and Jacob Horton placed 7th and 15th, respectively, rounding out an impressive showing for the U.S. Patriot team. See the full results from the National Championships at practiscore.com/results/new/267415.

L-R: Women’s Elite Top 3:Ehea Scheurch (2nd Place)Jenay DeCaussin (1st Place)

Blayr Drumm (3rd Place)

L-R: Men’s 40+ Top 3:Nathan Drumm (2nd Place)Clint Gower (1st Place)

Jason Deal (3rd Place)

“It was an honor to support these incredible warriors throughout the season and witness their dedication and grit in competition,” remarked Josh Sandhaus, Vice President of Operations at U.S. Patriot. “They exemplify the spirit of our brand and uphold the very best values of service, resilience, and determination – qualities that resonate deeply with the communities we serve. We’re proud to stand behind them and look forward to continuing to support and grow alongside them. Congratulations to all our athletes on an outstanding season!”

The Tactical Games were created to provide a platform to test the skills and readiness of tactical athletes from all backgrounds. Whether you are military, law enforcement, competition shooter, or a civilian gun enthusiast you can compete in The Tactical Games. The Tactical Games provides a venue for all shooters and athletes to compete against the best in the world to find weaknesses and test gear in the most stressful environment a competition can offer.

For more information on U.S. Patriot and its commitment to veterans and military professionals, please visit www.uspatriot.com or follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

PROOF Research®’s Greg Hamilton and KGM Suppressors’ Sean Murphy take home the coveted Real World Sniper Finale award from the grueling two-day competition held at the YO Ranch in Kerr County, Texas.

(L to R) PROOF Research’s Greg Hamilton and KGM Suppressors’ Sean Murphy with the 2024 RWSC Final 1st Place Award.

Columbia Falls, Mont. (September 2024) – For the third consecutive year, PROOF Research®’s Greg Hamilton, and Sean Murphy of KGM Suppressors, take home the highly coveted 1st place skull trophy from the Real World Sniper Finale held Aug. 31 – Sept. 1, 2024, at the YO Ranch in Kerr County, Texas.

The finale is an invite-only for competitors from prior Real World Sniper Challenges (RWSC) and top teams from the 2024 USASOC and International Sniper Competitions, as well as several teams fielded by the USMC Scout Sniper Association. These elite competitors included teams from the Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, Army National Guard Snipers, and the USMC Scout Snipers. The course requires teams in top physical and mental shape as it demands various challenges and tasks that snipers in real-world scenarios might face. Competitors dealt with unknown positions, targets, and target distances. Each stage required a different strategy for the team, testing speed, precision, teamwork, and working with limited information. In addition, marathon targets provided support with their robotic targets adding to the general chaos.

Sean Murphy took the primary shooter position with his AI AT-X with a PROOF Research carbon-wrapped pre-fit barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor. Greg Hamilton shot as secondary with a 6.5 Creedmoor 20” stainless PROOF Research barreled gas gun. Murphy also carried an extra 5.56 carbine with an 11.5” PROOF Research carbon-wrapped barrel.

“Like in real-world conditions, you have to carry in everything you will need for the two-day event,” Murphy explained. “Your guns, supplies, water, ammo, anything you will need you have to carry throughout the challenge on the ranch, including during some of the timed movements. When it was all said and done, we had covered ten miles on foot with our guns and all of our gear. It really is a serious competition that will test the metal of any hard-core sniper competitor. We are extremely honored to have again won this RWC Finale for a third year in a row.”

PROOF Research is a well-known brand within the precision rifle community and is one of the leading barrel brands used by champion competitors in the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and National Rifle League (NRL). Developed to enhance mission success for our warfighters, PROOF Research’s carbon fiber barrels are designed for long-range accuracy, performance, and reliability under any environmental condition.

Find out more about PROOF Research barrels and rifles at proofresearch.com.

BOISE, Id. September 11, 2024  – Primary Weapons Systems is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Rescue 22 Foundation Shooting Team. PWS will be the team’s exclusive rifle sponsor, providing team members with PWS piston-driven rifles to shoot in competitions.

The Rescue 22 Foundation (R22) is committed to addressing the mental and physical health of Veterans with service-connected disabilities. The R22 team works to provide trained service dogs to those with medically complex cases and improve their quality of life.  Each service dog trained is given a new purpose and a chance to make a profound impact on a Veterans life. To promote this cause, the R22 Foundation developed a shooting team composed of Veterans, that compete across the U.S. alongside their service dogs in order to raise awareness for R22  foundation and show the positive impact service dogs have for Veterans.

“Our mission is to offer Veterans the care and support they need,” said R22 executive staff and team member, Jonathan Belton. “Our shooting team raises awareness around Veterans and service dogs, brings back that feeling of community and accountability and showcases the talent of some of our R22 family members. We’re excited to have PWS onboard to help us achieve these goals.”

“The PWS team is passionate about working with those who have proudly served our nation.” says PWS  President Ben Fleming. “Being able to support the R22 shooting team is an honor, and we greatly look forward to seeing them succeed both on and off the competition field .”

For more information on the Rescue 22 Foundation and how to get involved, visit www.rescue22foundation.org and follow them on their social channels.

For more information on PWS, visit www.primaryweapons.com and/or stay tuned to PWS eNewsletters and social channels.