ANOKA, Minnesota – May 11, 2021 – Team Federal congratulates Austen Smith on a gold medal performance at the ISSF World Cup being held in Lonato Del Garda, Italy.  In a tune up for the Olympics later this summer, Smith bested a field of sixty competitors from all over the world in the Women’s Skeet event on Monday, May 10.  The teenager from Texas downed Amber Hill from Great Britain in the final busting 55 out of 60 targets versus Hill’s 52. 

2-Time Olympic Champion Vincent Hancock claimed a silver medal in the Men’s Skeet competition of the ISSF World Cup falling one target short of first.  Hancock advanced to the finals in the one-hundred and twelve contestant field but in the finals, Egypt’s Azmy Mehelba turned in a 56 out of 60, one target better than Hancock’s 55.  With Hancock’s silver medal performance, the USA now leads in the medal count.

There are more medals to be claimed in the ISSF World Cup Shotgun event with Men’s and Women’s Trap as well as Trap Mixed Team titles to be claimed.  Watch for more results from Federal Ammunition sponsored shooters including Derrick Mein, Brian Burrows, and Kayle Browning as they tune up for Olympics. 

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Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct. For more on Federal ammunition, visit www.federalpremium.com.

ANOKA, Minnesota – May 12, 2021 – Federal Ammunition employee, competition shooter and brand ambassador Casey Reed finished strong with third place honors in the Limited 10 Division at the recent 2021 United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Lo-Cap National Championship. The competition was held at the CMP Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama on May 7 to 9. Reed is an employee of Federal Ammunition who works as a Handgun Product Development Engineer.

“The USPSA staff did a fantastic job designing and executing a match that challenged all the competitors to find that perfect balance between speed and accuracy,” said Federal Shooting Sports Promotions Manager Jason Spradling. “Casey was able to pull off three consecutive days of elite performance and earn a third-place finish in a division stacked with world-class shooters. His dedication and hard work continue to make him one of the best competitive shooters in the game. We’re extremely proud of Casey’s performance and his reputation as an ambassador for the Federal brand and the company he works for.”

From the 53 shooters in the Limited 10 Division, Reed took 3rd place honors. Of the 403 total shooters, competing in 20 stages, he finished 8th overall.

“I had a great performance to start off the 2021 USPSA season,” said Reed. “The Syntech Action Pistol Ammo was right in the sweet spot for power factor and allowed me to have a strong finish in Limited 10 Nationals and throughout the entire match.”

Reed used Syntech Action Pistol 40 S&W, 205-grain ammunition at this event. Federal also offers Syntech Action Pistol in 9mm Luger, 150-grain and 45 Auto, 220-grain. Designers configured the loads to meet the accuracy, reliability and power factor requirements of shooters who compete in the International Practice Shooting Confederation (IPSC) and United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA).

Federal Ammunition is a sponsor of the USPSA, and Syntech Action Pistol is the official sponsored ammo of the organization, with their logo on the box. Learn more about the USPSA at www.uspsa.org.

For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – April 28, 2021 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, congratulates pro shooter KC Eusebio on winning his eighth World Speed Shooting Championship title. Eusebio, equipped with a Bushnell First Strike 2.0 reflex sight, was successful in claiming the High Overall title and two first-place finishes in both the Open and Rimfire Optics Division during the 2021 world championship.

“I’m always excited to compete at the Steel Challenge as I’ve been shooting this match since the age of 9, and it just never gets old,” said Eusebio. “What makes this one so special was that I’m the first to win 8 Overall Championships. I was also able to capture a new world record in the Rimfire Optics division, besting my last record from 2020.”

Sponsored by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association and the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), the World Speed Shooting Championship is considered one of the most competitive and prestigious handgun competitions in the world. Shooting at an average speed of 2.48 seconds per run, and with an overall time of 77.71 seconds, Eusebio quickly shot his way to the winner’s title of “World’s Fastest Shooter.”

“I wouldn’t have been able to do this without Team Bushnell,” said Eusebio. “The First Strike 2.0 has once again been able to perform at the highest level of speed shooting. I’m so thankful to have it and the Bushnell family at my side. I’m looking forward to the rest of the season and the possibility of bringing home a few more wins with using Bushnell red dots.”

In the Main Match, Eusebio won the High Overall title and first place in the Open Division. He also won first place in Rimfire Optics Division, setting a record for the fastest overall time in match history.

“Everyone at Bushnell is proud to be a part of KC’s 8th world championship win and seeing him perform with world class speed and accuracy,” said Derek Osburn, Director of Optics for Vista Outdoor. “We are honored to be a part of it and look forward to continuing to get him on target on the range or on his next hunt. Congrats KC!”

To learn more about Bushnell or the First Strike 2.0, visit Bushnell.com. For more information on KC Eusebio, be sure to visit his professional page at kceusebio.net.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – April 28, 2021 – Bushnell, an industry leader in performance optics, and Hoppe’s, the No. 1 name in gun care products, congratulate pro shooter Jessie Harrison on her first-place finish at the 2021 World Speed Shooting Championships. Harrison was successful in claiming the High Lady Overall title and first place in the Lady Open Division.

Throughout the championship, Harrison utilized her Bushnell First Strike 2.0 reflex sight to deliver an overall time of 93.03 seconds. With this, her 13th World Speed Shooting Championship title, Harrison adds to one of the most impressive track records of any female shooter.

“Competing in the World Speed Shooting Championships never gets old and neither does shooting with the Bushnell FS2,” said Harrison. “Throughout the match I never had to worry about getting a clear view through the lens and the dot is always nice and crisp, allowing you to make that precise shot. Visual speed is one of the most important factors and the Bushnell First Strike 2.0 gives me that and more.”

Sponsored by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association and the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), the World Speed Shooting Championship is considered one of the most competitive and prestigious handgun competitions in the world. Throughout the match, Harrison noted that Hoppe’s Black cleaning spray, Hoppe’s Elite gun oil and Hoppe’s Lead-B-Gone wipes were also part of her cleaning arsenal on one of the shooting sports biggest stages.

In addition to her division wins, Harrison also set two new Ladies stage records in the Single Stack Division. On the ‘5 to Go’ stage, Harrison sent a record time of 12.52 seconds, and on ‘Outer Limits’, she recorded a stage best 16.27 seconds. Harrison was the current record holder on both stages of fire entering the 2021 championship.

Harrison has a long track record of success in competitive shooting. She was the first female shooter to achieve Grand Master status with the USPSA and boasts a long list of accolades across five shooting disciplines, including multiple World and National Champion shooting titles.

To learn more about Harrison and why she trusts Bushnell and Hoppe’s products to help her performance at her best visit Bushnell.com and Hoppes.com.

Carmel, IN – ISOtunes®, creator of some of the world’s most innovative outdoor hearing protection, recently announced it has officially entered the shooting sports market with ISOtunes Sport. Continuing its new series of hearing protection for professional shooters, competitors, and hunters, ISOtunes is thrilled to announce another exciting new product: the ISOtunes Sport DEFY. An over-ear, muff-style headset, the ISOtunes Sport DEFY   provides firearm enthusiasts an impressive catalog of innovative features.

A tactical shooter’s dream, the ISOtunes Sport DEFY enhances your hearing by up to 8x while protecting you from high-impact noises in under 2 milliseconds with a 25 NRR. Through its comfortable design and SafeMax Technology™ that limits volume output to 85dB, DEFY guarantees shooter safety, damage-free listening, and all-day performance. Additionally, DEFY features a unique dual-battery design that provides up to 11 hours of use with the rechargeable lithium-ion battery and up to an additional 22 hours with AAA batteries. The noise-isolating microphone allows for clear communication in loud environments.

DEFY’s innovative design allows it to tip the scales at just 15.5 oz, roughly half a pound lighter than other leading tactical earmuffs. With an IPX4 durability rating and a ventilated headband, DEFY delivers both sweat and water resistance and all-day comfort. Environmental awareness, active gunshot noise reduction, Bluetooth connectivity, and a comfortable fit are just a few of the other baseline features of the ISOtunes Sport DEFY.

The next generation of tactical hearing protection is here. Enjoy all-day safety, focus, and  performance from the new ISOtunes Sport DEFY. For more information on the DEFY or any of ISOtunes’ other products, visit www.ISOtunesSport.com.  

Jacksonville, Florida – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced that Safariland CADRE member KC Eusebio won First Place Overall and First Place Open Champion at the 2021 USPSA Team Motley Dragons Cup, April 9-11, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

“The Dragons Cup was an extremely difficult match that made me work hard for a victory,” Eusebio said. “The match was an eye opener and showed me exactly what I need to work on for the rest of the season. I can’t wait to compete in the World Speed Shooting Championships with the Safariland 015 at my side.” 

“Safariland congratulates KC and is very proud of his First Place Overall and First Place Open Champion finishes at the Dragons Cup,” said Christina Rhine, Digital-Social Media Manger at Safariland. “His talents in the competitive shooting world never ceases to amaze us. We are humbled that the Safariland 015 holster is his trusted choice of equipment. His skills and knowledge are a huge contribution to the CADRE, and we look forward to working with him for years to come.”