OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – October 1, 2020 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, proudly continues its title sponsorship of the GAP Grind Pro/Am with full engagement of Elite Tactical scopes and other products, as well as Team Bushnell precision rifle shooting professionals.

Widely known as the largest and most sought-after precision rifle match in the world, the 2020 GAP Grind/Bushnell Pro/Am will be hosted by K&M Precision Rifle Training October 2-4 at the K&M Shooting Complex in Finger, Tennessee. In association with the Precision Rifle Series (PRS), the format will again be a professional-amateur, individual and team match to promote sportsmanship and welcome new shooters to the competition scene. Competitors ranging from top professionals to those seeking their first taste of the sport are invited to attend.

On Friday, October 2, Bushnell will sponsor a side match featuring the RXS-250, a new red dot designed to offer class-leading performance and exceptional durability. Attendees are encouraged to witness firsthand the high-performing RXS-250. With its impact-resistant design, 10 user-adjustable brightness settings that extend from low night-vision compatibility to high day-bright visibility and True Tone coatings that deliver a vivid, clear view free of distortion, the RX-250 represents a new standard of high performing reflex sights. 

In addition, Bushnell will provide prizes to competitors and range officers alike. A lucky amateur will receive a glass upgrade in the form of a new Elite Tactical optic. Range officers will receive product prizes to thank them for their time and dedication to the sport.

Attendees will have the opportunity to see new Bushnell products such as the LMSS II Elite Tactical spotting scope and the Elite Tactical DMR II Pro and XRS II riflescopes. They will also be among the first to view the new Elite Tactical logo, which makes its debut at the event.

GAP Grind (GA Precision is also a title sponsor), is a high-tempo match with minimal down time between stages. Competitors can expect 20-plus stages throughout the weekend. The course of fire will test and train disciplines from across law enforcement, military and practical marksman spectrums. Competitors can expect engagements at an assortment of steel, reactive, and automated moving targets out to 1,200 yards. Target size will vary in difficulty based on the shooter’s position, distance and time allotted. Most stages will include “stressors” of time and/or movement. The competition will require 200 rounds to complete the course of fire. 

In PRS competition, Elite Tactical optics are commonly used by competitors to help maximize their performance. The rock-solid build quality of Elite Tactical scopes with reliable tracking, and reticle options for holding or dialing enable precise shot placement impact-after-impact. The scopes’ tight tolerances and machine-grade turrets help provide audible and tactile confirmation when adjusting without shooters having to look up from the reticle or lose sight of targets.

Be sure to follow Bushnell social media pages on Instagram at www.instagram.com/bushnell_official and Facebook at www.facebook.com/bushnell for live updates during the event.

For more information on Bushnell Elite Tactical, visit www.bushnell.com.

For additional information on the GAP Grind/Bushnell Pro/Am, go to kmprecisionrifletraining.com/product/ga-precisionbushnell-gap-grind-hosted-by-km.

[ Covington, Georgia — September 17, 2020 ]
Atlanta Arms is proud to announce another prestigious win with our Elite line of ammunition at the 2020 Safariland / USPSA Single Stack Classic held in Talladega, AL. Rob claimed the National Championship in both the Single Stack Classic and Single Stack Classic Senior using Atlanta Arms’ .40 S&W Elite 200 Grain Long Major, a major power factor round that consistently produces sub-2-inch grouping at 50 yards.

Photo Credit: Scott Carnahan

“I’ve found that in order to shoot my best and be competitive at the upper levels, I cannot leave anything to chance. Nor use anything but the absolute best products. Ammunition is a huge factor in this and I am certain much of my success is due to my use of Atlanta Arms’ ammo. Consistency of velocity, the highest level of accuracy, and the absolute lowest recoil possible can only be achieved through non-stop testing, endless experimentation, and rigorous quality control. When I win, it is because I have better equipment than the next guy. Atlanta Arms ammunition is a key ingredient and gives me the edge I need to perform at my best. ” – Rob Leatham

Learn more about Rob Leatham at www.robleatham.com

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – August 19, 2020 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, congratulates KC Eusebio on his first-place overall finish at the 2020 Double Tap Championship held at the Double Tap Ranch in Iowa Park, Texas.

Eusebio, who is no stranger to standing atop the leader board with his Bushnell First Strike 2.0 Reflex, noted that his preferred red-dot sight gave him a competitive advantage in Open Division.

“This was a great competition with fast-paced stages,” said Eusebio. “Shooting a red dot optic changes the playing field in your favor. You’re faster, more accurate and more confident in your marksmanship. The First Strike 2.0 has been my choice of optic for the past two years and I absolutely love it.”

Featuring a massive objective lens, the First Strike 2.0 is extremely versatile and lets users quickly find their target. It includes a Picatinny mount with high and low rise, and is at home on both shotguns and flat-top MSRs. It can also be fitted to customized Open Class pistols. It features an industry-leading battery life that lasts up to 50,000 hours, with tool-less side compartment battery removal and a bright 3-MOA dot.

The Double Tap Championship is a U.S. Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) nationally sanctioned pistol match that draws more than 200 competitors from all over the world.

Eusebio is a professional pistol shooter with multiple world and national championships. For more information on his competitive record and other accomplishments, visit www.kceusebio.net.

For additional information on Bushnell red dot sights, visit https://www.bushnell.com/red-dots/shop-all-red-dots/.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – August 19, 2020 – Bushnell® and Hoppe’s® team shooter Jessie Harrison continued her dominance in the competitive shooting sports at the U.S. Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Area 3 Championship held in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Harrison took first place in the Ladies Open Division shooting Bushnell’s First Strike 2.0 Reflex Sight. In addition, Harrison placed sixteenth overall in the Open competition.

“Area 3 is one of my favorite matches to shoot because you’ll see stages here unlike anywhere else,” Harrison said. “They put a lot of creative thought and effort into designing a match that will not only challenge shooters but give them a fun experience at the same time.”

Harrison calls the First Strike 2.0 “the perfect optic for the Open Division, allowing me to see a clear, crisp dot and giving me the flexibility to adjust it as match conditions change.”

Featuring a massive objective lens, the First Strike 2.0 is extremely versatile and allows users to quickly find their targets. It includes a Picatinny mount with high and low rise, and is at home on both shotguns and flat-top MSRs. It can also be fitted to customized Open Class pistols. It features an industry-leading battery life that lasts up to 50,000 hours, with tool-less side compartment battery removal and a bright 3-MOA dot.

Hoppe’s also played a key role in Harrison’s winning performance. “Before a match I always give my gun a full cleaning, using Hoppe’s Black cleaning line,” she explained. “This gives me a chance to inspect and make sure everything is in working order and I love the feel of a clean crisp gun on match day!”

Hoppe’s Black is a high-performance line of cleaners and lubes designed specifically for the needs of modern shooters. The formulations in the Hoppe’s Black line deliver maximum performance in high-round count, gas-operated firearms such as pistols and modern sporting rifles.

Harrison is the first female shooter to achieve Grand Master status with the USPSA and boasts an impressive list of accolades across five shooting disciplines, including multiple World and National Champion shooting titles. Among these are the prestigious Bianchi Cup and the World Speed Shooting Championships. For more information on Harrison, check out her Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/jessielharrison.

To learn more about Hoppe’s, visit the website at www.hoppes.com. For more information on Bushnell red dot sights, visit www.bushnell.com/red-dots/shop-all-red-dots.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – August 5, 2020 – Champion Traps & Targets, maker of interactive and challenging target systems and trusted eye and ear protection, has awarded 2020 Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarships to two 4-H student ambassadors: Cecelia Ossi of New Jersey and Thomas Singleton of Louisiana.

The scholarship program was created to honor legendary exhibition shooter Tom Knapp, who passed away in April 2013. Champion teamed with the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee to create the Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarship in his name. Knapp was a long-time ambassador for both Champion and Federal Premium Ammunition, and was included in licensed products from Champion. With the support of Knapp’s wife, Colleen, Champion extended his licensed products program to fund an endowed scholarship that awards $2,500 each to two National 4-H Ambassadors per year.

“Federal and Champion Targets have been long-time supporters of the National 4-H Shooting Sports and seeing the bright future of the next generation of shooting sports enthusiasts is always a highlight,” said Jason Slinkard, Director of Shooting Accessories for Vista Outdoor. “These applicants for the Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarship will continue to represent the shooting sports industry, sharing a powerful message of leadership and new life skills as they head off to college.”

“Cecelia and Thomas are true leaders in the youth shooting sports arena and Federal is proud of their accomplishments with the National 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador program,” added Jon Zinnel, Conservation and Youth Shooting Sports Program Manager for Federal and CCI Ammunition. “Seeing leaders graduating from the 4-H Ambassador Training reinforces the fact that our industry is strong and in good hands that are building future generations of shooting sports enthusiasts.”

Applicants for the scholarship are required to be 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassadors with a 3.0 or higher GPA, and enrolled in an accredited college or university.

www.championtarget.com

Spring Hill, Tenn. — Today, the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) and National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) kicked off a mentor reward program to encourage union members to mentor 1,000 newcomers in hunting, target shooting or firearms safety in 2020. 

Through its Hunting Heritage Trust, NSSF awarded the USA a $20,000 grant to implement the recruitment campaign, backed by NSSF’s +ONE Movement messaging, that motivates labor union members to share their knowledge and passion for these activities with someone new this year.

“We are excited about the projects funded by this year’s Hunting Heritage Trust Grant Program and are very much looking forward to working with the great team at the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance on recruitment efforts using the +ONE initiative,” said Jim Curcuruto, NSSF director of research and market development.

The agreement builds on the success of past partnerships between the two organizations. The 2020 mentoring program is modeled after the successful USA-NSSF Mentoring Rewarded Partnership of 2018, which introduced 1,500 youth and adults to the joys of hunting and shooting.

This year, the USA teamed up with Remington, Thorogood, Carhartt and Buck Knives to provide participating mentors the opportunity to win additional prizes. By posting their mentorship photos on the USA’s Facebook page, mentors encourage others to recruit new hunters and shooters while getting entered for chances to win a $100 Carhartt gift card, Thorogood boots, a Remington 870 shotgun and Buck Open Season Skinner for themselves and their mentees. A winner for each prize will be drawn at the end of the campaign.

“We are always honored to join forces with a great partner like NSSF—with whom we share so many values and goals,” said Scott Vance, USA CEO and executive director. “Our partnership with NSSF helps the USA expand our impact as we harness the passion, power and skills of labor union volunteers to impact the future of our outdoor heritage in communities across the country.”