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Bushnell Shooter KC Eusebio Repeats as Open Champion at 2022 Dragons Cup

Saturday, May 21st, 2022

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – May 20, 2022 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, is celebrating pro shooter KC Eusebio’s Open Division win at the 2022 Dragons Cup, where he successfully defended his title from the previous year. Fresh off his recent wins at the World Speed Shooting Championship, Eusebio returned to the USPSA circuit with his trusted Bushnell First Strike 2.0 reflex sight to claim the Open title.

“This year’s Dragons Cup was one of the hardest matches I’ve shot in over the last few years, and I absolutely loved it,” said Eusebio. “When you must push yourself against 107-degree weather, moving targets and accuracy driven stages, your gear absolutely cannot fail. And once again, the Bushnell red dot did not let me down. Its large objective lens allowed me to easily call my shots while always providing a full field of view. There’s just so much to like about the FS2 that I can’t imagine using anything else on my Open division rig.”

Featuring a large objective lens, the First Strike 2.0 is extremely versatile and lets users quickly find their target with ease. It features a crisp, 3-MOA dot reticle along with an increased recoil rating plus enhanced brightness capabilities. Other updates on the legacy sight include a new battery door and a user-selectable timer, which helps deliver an industry-leading battery life lasting up to 50,000 hours.

To learn more about the First Strike 2.0 or to see Bushnell’s full lineup of red dots, including the recently released RXC-200 and RXU-200 micro red dots, please visit Bushnell.com.

Safariland Brand Ambassador KC Eusebio Takes Home 9th World Speed Shooting Championship

Sunday, May 15th, 2022

ONTARIO, Calif. – KC Eusebio continued his storied success at last weekend’s World Speed Shooting Championship. Eusebio finished First Overall in the Open Division for the ninth time—becoming the first-ever shooter to do so. Eusebio runs a Safariland 015 Holster and Model 773 Mag Pouches in a full schedule of competitions.

KC Eusebio’s shooting career began at the age of eight, and for much of his adult life, he has been a regular atop the podium. Eusebio has numerous World Championships under his belt in several disciplines. He hails from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit and has taught hundreds of soldiers and civilians.

“Being the first to win nine World Speed Shooting Championships is definitely a highlight of my shooting career,” said Eusebio. “Speed is the name of the game and there might not be any shooting competition where the speed and quantities of the draw play such an impact on your performance as it does in the World Speed Shooting Championships. Once again, Safariland has helped me capture another milestone victory at the highest level of competition shooting. A big thank you to my Safariland family for always supporting me with the best holsters and gear.”

The World Speed Shooting Championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of handgun competitions across the globe. It pits the top shooters in the world against each other and is sponsored by the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) and the Steel Challenge Shooting Association.

When he is not competing, Eusebio is an avid hunter and conservationist and continues to instruct shooters of all types and skill levels, including the Special Operations community.

Eusebio’s background, list of accomplishments and contact information are available on Safariland’s website as well as his own.

Team Federal’s Tomasie Claims Title at Double Tap Championship

Thursday, May 5th, 2022

ANOKA, Minnesota – May 3, 2022 – Team Federal’s Travis Tomasie won the Limited Division and finished 7th overall at the Double Tap Championship held at the Double Tap Ranch in Wichita Falls, TX.  In total, there were 158 shooters competing and the event was administered under the USPSA rule book.

“Travis Tomasie is one of the most respected shooters in the game and is a serious contender to win any match he enters,” said Jason Spradling, Federal’s Shooting Sports Promotions Manager.  “Federal is honored to have him on the team and proud that Syntech Action Pistol could be part of his winning performance.”

 “The Double Tap is always a great match with terrific staff and both fun and challenging courses of fire,” said Team Federal’s Travis Tomasie. “My Federal Syntech Action Pistol performed flawlessly and provided the accuracy, low felt recoil, and reliability that I demand,” said the High-overall Limited Champion.

Syntech Action Pistol is specifically designed for the action shooting sports and loaded to power factor requirements with heavy, flatter-nosed bullets for more reliable knock-downs on steel targets in competition. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

US Military Academy at West Point Combat Weapons Team Defends Title as SIG Relentless Warrior Champion

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 19, 2022) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is honored to announce the conclusion of the Fourth Annual SIG Relentless Warrior Championship.  On Saturday, April 9, 2022, over eighty cadets from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Military Academy at West Point, Texas A & M, Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Virginia Tech and the Royal Military College of Canada competed in the SIG Relentless Warrior Championship at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, New Hampshire.  The course of fire consisted of six mission stages that tested the marksmanship and leadership skills of our future military leaders.  The U.S. Military Academy at West Point Combat Weapons Team defended their title to earn the honor of 2022 SIG Relentless Warrior Champion. 

“The SIG Relentless Warrior Championship is the highlight of the season for West Point’s Combat Weapons Team, as it is the ultimate test of our Cadets’ abilities to problem solve, plan, and test their training and shooting skills against some of the best collegiate-level combat weapons shooters in the nation,” explained Lieutenant Colonel Charles Faint, the Team’s Officer in Charge (OIC). “This was an exceptional win for the Team and validates our program’s focus on developing our Cadets to be the best leaders, shooters, and warriors that they can be.”

“Our team was relentless when it came to our training and their hard work and dedication was validated by the win and defending our title,” added Coach Gary Salman.  “We are extremely thankful to SIG SAUER for providing this opportunity to our cadets and for creating a format to bring these teams together for competition and camaraderie.  We look forward to next year’s challenge.”

Additional top awards for the SIG Relentless Warrior Championship are as follows:

Top Gun:   Awarded to the individual first place finisher of the competition

      Jake Vollmond (US Military Academy at West Point)

High Lady: Awarded to the top female competitor

    Ayla Myrin (Texas A&M)

Top Shot:  Awarded to the best shooter from every school

   Caleb Brady (US Air Force Academy)

   Joseph Simmons (US Coast Guard Academy)

   Jaimeson Hamsho (US Naval Academy)

   Joshua Delgado (Texas A&M)

   Braden Kerr (Virginia Military Institute)

   Adam Jardines (Virginia Polytechnic Institute)

   Jake Vollmond (US Military Academy at West Point)

“It’s an honor for SIG SAUER to host the SIG Relentless Warrior Championship for these cadets each year, and after a two-year hiatus from an in-person event, it was especially meaningful to bring this group together to participate in their development and watch them persevere throughout the competition as they prepare to lead and serve our country and defend our freedoms,” added Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc.

The 2022 SIG Relentless Warrior Championship was sponsored by GO RUCK, GT Targets, and Atlas PyroVision Entertainment. 

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Team Grey Ghost Precision take the podium at Christensen Arms “Battle for the South” 3-Gun Championships

Monday, April 11th, 2022

April 10th, 2022 – Maxton, NC

The first annual CHRISTENSEN ARMS “BATTLE FOR THE SOUTH” 3-Gun Championship took place at Gryphon Group Security Solutions in Maxton, NC on April 9-10, 2022. Thanks to a collaboration from Vortex Optics and Zoo City Armory, this event was revived to bring a fun yet challenging major 3-Gun match to the south. Team Grey Ghost Precision is no stranger to the range at the Gryphon Group Training facility, and each shooter did very well and genuinely had a blast competing at this event.

The Gryphon Group Training facility offers a variety of stage building opportunities. There was 8 exciting stages for the match including jungle runs, unique bay stages, and natural terrain. There was also several stage with 3-4 MOA targets with 300-400 yard distances and even some 500-600 yard engagements. The round count for the match was 200 pistol, 200 rifle,150 birdshot (shotgun) and 10 slugs.

Team Captain JP Sullivan won Carry Optics Division as well as winning High Military using his GGP320 pistol and GGP MKII Light 556 custom rifle. Shooter Matt Kalisch won the Heavy Division using his GGP MKII Heavy 308 rifle. Bobby Whan also shot very well, competing with his GGP320 pistol and GGP rifle.

While GGP doesn't make a shotgun yet, each shooter on the 3-Gun team is proficient their custom 12 gauge long guns.

While GGP doesn’t make a shotgun yet, each shooter on the 3-Gun team is proficient their custom 12 gauge long guns.

Bobby Whan is a beast with a shotgun. He also competes with a GGP320 built pistol.

Bobby Whan is a beast with a shotgun. He also competes with a GGP320 built pistol.

Every member of Grey Ghost’s shooting team is active duty military. They each continue to train regularly and compete in several matches around the country each year using Grey Ghost Precision built firearms. We are honored to call them brothers and proud of their accomplishments each year. To learn more about Grey Ghost Precision, visit www.greyghostprecision.com

JP Sullivan's custom GGP MKII Light Rifle and Battle For The South handcrafted trophy by @heathen.bladeworks

JP Sullivan’s custom GGP MKII Light Rifle and ‘Battle For The South’ handcrafted trophy by @heathen.bladeworks

Primed Nutrition Sponsors the “Tactical Games”

Sunday, March 27th, 2022

ANOKA, Minnesota – March 10, 2022 – The Tactical Games provide a platform to test the skills and readiness of tactical athletes from all backgrounds. Whether you are military, law enforcement, a competitive shooter, or a civilian gun enthusiast you can compete in The Tactical Games. Primed Nutrition is honored to partner with this series of ten events across the United States as a “Silver Sponsor” in 2022.

“We are excited to partner with The Tactical Games as a Silver-level sponsor for 2022,” states Jason Nash, VP of Marketing for Federal Ammunition and Primed Nutrition. “Our products are designed to help hunters and shooters optimize their performance in the field and on the range with a series of electrolytes, supplements, and bars. This partnership gives us exposure to some of the best tactical athletes in the world – athletes who are serious about their performance and their nutrition.”

“The Tactical Games is extremely excited to welcome Primed Nutrition to our team. Proper nutrition and supplementation are incredibly important when it comes to being a well-rounded tactical athlete. We look forward to having the Field Fuel, Fuel + Focus, and Elevate products available at all our 2022 events,” states Nick Thayer, President of 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. To learn more about events, you can check out www.thetacticalgames.com/events.

Primed Nutrition was born from Federal Ammunition’s unrelenting pursuit to improve the shooting experience and Go Condition’s scientifically developed supplements to increase focus and performance on the battlefield. These products are designed exclusively for hunters and shooters for energy to outlast the day.

Learn more about Primed Nutrition products at www.primednutrition.com. Primed products can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal: www.federalpremium.com/merchandise/primed.

Bushnell Pro Melissa Gilliland Takes Top Lady, Fourth Overall at Accuracy International Long Range Classic

Sunday, March 20th, 2022

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – March 17, 2022 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, along with RCBS and Hoppe’s, is celebrating pro shooter Melissa Gilliland’s strong finish at the 2022 Accuracy International Long Range Classic. At this year’s PRS match, Gilliland was named the Top Lady and placed 4th overall at the annual competition held at Altus Shooting Solutions in Baker, Florida.

Pushing through a challenging course of fire, cold temperatures and high winds, Gilliland’s performance kept her among the top scores throughout the two-day match. During this year’s competition, Gilliland used the new Bushnell Elite Tactical DMR3 scope with G4P reticle. She also relied on RCBS reloading equipment and Hoppe’s cleaning products to give her the best possible chance of success.

“Even with the high winds and frigid temperatures, this year’s match was an absolute blast,” said Gilliland. “I was beyond excited to walk away with a 4th place overall finish and the Top Lady award against a talented field of competitors. My gear ran great from start to finish and the new Elite Tactical DMR3 continues to impress with its outstanding glass clarity and generous eyebox. Hats off to all the competitors, ROs and match staff. I can’t wait to be back next year.”

The new Elite Tactical DMR3 riflescope builds upon a proven platform with an all-new floating dot reticle, multi-position Throwhammer™ magnification lever, a 25-yard parallax and bold turret markings. The 3.5-21x50mm riflescope is standard with ED Prime glass, fully multicoated elements and Bushnell’s superior EXO Barrier™ protection.

To learn more about the Elite Tactical DMR3 riflescope, check out Bushnell.com.

SIG SAUER to Host SIG Freedom Days: A First of Its Kind SIG Shooting Experience

Wednesday, March 16th, 2022

NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 16, 2022) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce SIG Freedom Days – the first ever total consumer SIG range and shooting experience hosted by SIG SAUER. The SIG Freedom Days experience will take place May 6 – 8, 2022, at Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, Arizona and costs $79.95 for a daily pass.

Guests at SIG Freedom Days will have the opportunity to shoot nearly 50 different SIG SAUER firearms including the entire newly released SPECTRE Comp Series of guns, the most popular EDC P365 series, the P320 to include the U.S. Army’s P320-M17 and the U.S. Marine’s P320-M18, the MCX rifle in multiple configurations including the MCX-SPEAR, yet to be released SIG pistols and rifles, and much more.  Additionally, attendees will also get to shoot some of Mossberg’s most popular shotguns and Crossbows from Xpedition Archery.

This event also includes live demonstrations from Team SIG’s professional shooters as well as Jerry Miculek, the greatest competitive shooter of all-time. Learn tips and drills about carry optics from Team SIG Captain and Carry Optics World Champion Max Michel, modern EDC carry tips for women from Lena Miculek, and precision shooting from World Sniper Champion and former Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) Captain Daniel Horner.  Team SIG and Jerry Miculek will also host a daily speed shooting demonstration and interactive contest with SIG prizes. See additional demonstrations from other professionals such as SGM Kyle Lamb (ret.), owner of Viking Tactics and SGM Mike Glover (ret.), owner of Fieldcraft Survival.

Connect with sponsors at SIG Freedom Days including USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association), Black Rifle Coffee Company, XPEDITION Archery, Mossberg, 5.11 Tactical, Fieldcraft Survival, Guns. com and more.

You can also connect with notable people including New York Times best selling author Jack Carr (get autographs in his Terminal List Series books), Justin Melnick with his dog Dita from the popular series “SEAL Team,” and meet MSG Scotty Neal (ret.), from the notable “12 Strong” initiative in Afghanistan.

A SIG Freedom Days daily pass includes the opportunity to shoot 10 stages featuring SIG pistols and rifles (ammunition included), and access to all activities and demonstrations. Additional 5-stage purchase opportunity will be available on-site for $29.95.

To purchase a SIG Freedom Days pass, or learn more about the event, visit the SIG FREEDOM DAYS registration site.