OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – May 31, 2023 – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, congratulates tactical athletes Zach Rodman and Jared Halbert for their first-place finish at The Tactical Games South Carolina Team Event 2023, which took place at The Sawmill Training Complex.

Like individual Tactical Games events in terms of structure, Team Events see two competitors working together to complete various physical and marksmanship stages as quickly as possible. Rodman and Halbert both ran Blackhawk T-Series® holsters and Foundation Series Tac Nylon gear, including plate carrier and belt, to help them secure first-place in the Men’s Elite Division.

“Jared and I have competed against each other since 2019,” said Rodman. “We first met on the firing line in Mississippi, and since that time have remained good friends. I’m more of a team orientated person by nature, so having Jared as a partner over the last two years has been great. Not only is he a great teammate, but as a former champion, he knows what it takes to win. I push hard individually, but there’s an element of not letting your teammate down that makes you push even harder.”

The duo, who previously secured a second-place win when they competed together last season, have praised the Foundation Series and T-Series holsters as a big contributor to their success both in individual and team competitions.

“The Foundation Series Plate Carrier is very minimalist but still holds standard sized plates,” Halbert said. “This design makes it easy to traverse obstacles where other plate carriers would get caught-up. Plus, the removable placard options have proven to be great for mission specific loadouts. Likewise, I’m also pretty particular about holsters, and the T-Series is not only fast, but it also retains the pistol through any kind of movement.”

Blackhawk’s T-Series holsters with leg straps are optimally designed to maintain proper holster position and security as competitors navigate unconventional obstacles throughout The Tactical Games. Foundation Series Tac Nylon gear gives competitors some of the lightest weight gear in its class without sacrificing durability or modularity, which is critical to maintaining speed and endurance while wearing heavy plate carriers.

To learn more about Blackhawk or to see the full line-up of holsters and tactical gear, head over to Blackhawk.com.

The team sniper challenge was conducted at Fort Campbell, Kentucky with all proceeds from the match donated to The Special Forces Association, Chapter 38.

Columbia Falls, Mont. (May 2023) –On the heels of their win at the Dark Concepts Real World Sniper Challenge at the end of April,  PROOF Research®’s Weapons Test Specialist Greg Hamilton and Sean Murphy of Nightforce Optics took first place at the first annual Legion Team Sniper Challenge held May 6 – 7, 2023 at the 5th Special Forces Group’s range complex at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

The unique Special Forces stress shoot format was designed with the help of a sports psychologist in order to induce chaotic situations while being tested on target recognition, ranging, wind calling, non-standard shooting positions, problem-solving, and stress management. Most of the organizers and range officers for the inaugural match are current or former Army Special Forces and seasoned long-range competitors combining decades of field experience to create this two-man, two-day match. Thirty-plus teams, with a mix of civilian and military snipers/instructors, participated.

Hamilton shot as the primary shooter with a Barrett MRAD and PROOF Research pre-fit steel barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor. Murphy shot the secondary .223 carbine with a PROOF Research 18” stainless steel barrel.

“The Legion Team Sniper Challenge was a fast-paced and challenging event that required thinking and adapting to be successful. Our rifles delivered a high level of repeatable performance that enabled us to hit targets quickly and precisely, giving us an edge in the match, resulting in our second consecutive win in less than two weeks,” Murphy stated at the end of the match.

PROOF Research and Nightforce Optics were sponsors of the event.

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.

MADISON, Miss. – April 17, 2023 – Gold Tip®, an industry leader in carbon arrows and bolts, congratulates team archers for another string of impressive finishes at the 2023 ASA Fort Benning Pro/AM, which took place in Fort Benning, Georgia. Gold Tip archers were successful in claiming first place wins in both the Senior Pro Known and Men’s Unknown Pro classes plus multiple other podium finishes.

The second stop on the ASA 3-D National Tour, Fort Benning is also the biggest venue in 3-D archery with more than 1,700 shooters registered from across the U.S. and world. A relative newcomer to Team Gold Tip, Randy Morocco sealed his second victory on the ASA circuit, again winning first place in the new Senior Pro Known class after claiming the same title at the ASA Foley competition. Throughout the match, Morocco shot Gold Tip Triple X Pros. Teammate and staff manager Tim Gillingham came in third in the same event.

“Randy has been shooting great and it’s good to have him on Team Gold Tip,” Gillingham said. “I tried hard to beat him this weekend, but he wasn’t giving up any of the lead he had gained.”

New to the pro podium was Gold Tip staffer Hunter Hogan, who had an outstanding second-place performance in the Men’s Unknown Pro class. Meanwhile, in the Men’s Known Pro, where some of the best shooters in the sport compete, Gold Tip/Bee Stinger™ pros Lane Brandt and Alex Taylor took second and third respectively after an incredibly tight shoot-off.

In the Women’s Pro class, staffer Lindsay Christensen claimed third place, while in the Senior Pro Unknown class, Joe Pitt also took home third place.

To learn more about Gold Tip and Bee Stinger, check out goldtip.com and beestinger.com.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – April 11, 2023 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, along with Hoppe’s®, the No. 1 name in gun care products, congratulates pro shooter Jessie Harrison for wining her 11th consecutive Ladies title at the U.S. Steel Nationals. Harrison used a Bushnell reflex sight to help extend her historic streak of consecutive titles.

The U.S. Steel Nationals took place March 17-19 in New Smyna Beach, Florida, where Harrison not only claimed the High Lady title, but also placed an impressed fifth place overall. One of the most distinguished female handgunners on the competitive circuit, Harrison has now been the sole winner of the Ladies title since 2013.

“Steel Nationals kicked off the shooting season for 2023 and I’m excited to capture a national title to start the year,” Harrison said. “Steel Challenge World Championships are coming up at the end of April, so I’m continuing to train to push for even better results.”

Throughout the competition, Harrison ran her Bushnell First Strike 2.0 reflex sight and kept her firearm running smoothly with Hoppe’s Gun Medic.

“I love the field of view with the FS2,” Harrison said. “It allows me to see as much of the target as possible and to acquire targets at speed, especially for Steel Challenge.”

To learn more about the gear Harrison uses to keep her pistol aiming true and running smooth, check out Bushnell.com and Hoppes.com.