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Scholastic Pistol Program Announces Fiocchi USA as Bronze Sponsor
The Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) announces that Fiocchi USA is the latest Bronze-level sponsor of the program. In addition to its overall sponsorship, Fiocchi will be one of the centerfire ammunition suppliers for the 2014 Junior/Senior National Championships.
“Fiocchi has been a longtime supporter of the Scholastic Clay Target Program,” said Jackie Stenton, Sales/Shoots and Promotions, Fiocchi USA. “So it was only natural for us to be a part of the pistol program as well. We look forward to working with this next generation of action...
Powroznik Throws KO Punch on Toledo Bend in Bassmaster Elite Series
With a one-two, the rookie won.
Jacob Powroznik delivered that punch Sunday in the form of two good-sized bass in the last hours of competition of the four-day Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend.
“I’m speechless. That doesn’t happen very often,” said Powroznik as he accepted his first Bassmaster Elite Series trophy after competing in only four events in his first year on the top-level tour — and on a fishery on which he had never before competed.
From Port Haywood, Va., Powroznik claimed the first-place prize of $100,000 and an instant-in for the 2015...
This Week on Gun Guy Radio – 2014 NRA Annual Meeting Interviews & Three New Handguns
Gun Guy Radio made the most of a quick trip to the NRA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jake Challand and the crew from the Firearms Radio Network spoke to some big personalities who were in Indiana for the meeting. Top Shot’s Peter Palma who invented the Ms. Clean AR-15 cleaning kit, cowboy action shooting star Evil Roy Gene Pearcy, Troy Clopton of the God and Guns Podcast, and Sig Sauer pro Max Michel all visit with Jake to discuss their impressions of the NRA show and the new products and guns that they are particularly interested in.
While at the annual meeting, Jake had the...
Fox Team Surpasses Competition by Nearly Thirty-five Pounds at Cabela’s King Kat Tournament at the Ohio River
This past Saturday May 3, 2014 the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail hit the waters of the Ohio River at Gallipolis, Ohio. In the event 100 top anglers from 8 different states were competing not only for the $8,200.00 in cash and prizes, but the opportunity to qualify for the 2014 Cabela’s King Kat East and West Championship. This year's West Championship will be held September 19 & 20, 2014 on the Mississippi and Rock Rivers at Quad Cities, Iowa. The East Championship will be held October 3 & 4, 2014 on Lake Wateree at Camden, South Carolina. Be sure to check out our website...
Cairoli and Herlings Triumph in Valkenswaard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s duo Antonio Cairoli of Italy and Dutch rider Jeffrey Herlings were in top form on the Dutch sand track at Valkenswaard on Sunday winning their respective MXGP and MX2 GPs in Round Six of the World Championship.
Cairoli is six times undefeated at Valkenswaard and Herlings has now claimed his fifth consecutive victory at this track. Both leave the venue with the red plate as championship leaders.
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Fenati Wins in Jerez; 50th Victory in Road Racing for KTM
Italian KTM rider Romano Fenati fought a hard battle with five other top riders on the Jerez circuit on Sunday to take victory in Round Four of the Moto3 World Championship ahead of Spanish duo Alex Rins and Efren Vazquez. Fenati’s victory was KTM’s fiftieth in road racing, marking another milestone for the Austrian sports motorcycle manufacturer.
Fenati rode a strong race and was up in the top three in the opening laps from a tenth place on the grid. It is his second consecutive Moto3 victory. “It was a difficult start coming from tenth on the grid but I tried to push every lap,...
Obama Faces Whale of a Problem Along Jersey Shore
New Jersey recreational and commercial fishermen, along with a coalition of grassroots environmental groups and local activists, are protesting the irresponsible scheduling of a seismic testing program just 15 miles off Barnegat Inlet, a study that very well could last into August.
Scheduled to start on June 3 - which coincides with critical fish and marine mammal migration periods along the Jersey Shore - the seismic testing incorporates high-energy, seismic blasting by way of four- and eight-airgun arrays mounted on a large research vessel that produces sound levels of up to 253 decibels...
Dungey and Roczen Wrap up Supercross Season in 2-3
Red Bull KTM Factory riders Ryan Dungey and Ken Roczen wrapped up their 2014 Supercross series in overall 2-3 positions at the end of the 17-round competition and also finished 2-3 in the final race at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.
KTM rider Jason Anderson won the West Coast 250-class Championship and also finished third in the East-West Shootout to make it a good night out for the Austrian manufacturer.
The track for the final round was rutted and dusty and the riders were faced with the hottest temperatures of the series. “Today was good preparation for outdoors because it was...
Arnold Wins 2014 Cornhusker Cup
Nathan Arnold of Omaha Creighton Prep on Saturday won the Cornhusker Cup at the 45th Cornhusker Trapshoot.
Combined with his perfect 75 shot Friday, Arnold earned the overall Cup with a two-day 148-for-150 after shooting a 73 in excellent conditions in the handicap Saturday.
"I was a little bit nervous," the senior said. "That's what made if fun, though. The handicap is not usually my strong suit, but I had to keep my head cool and shoot a good score."
Arnold has been competing at the shoot since he was in the sixth grade. "I was celebrating with my dad when I hit 14 or 15 targets my...
Radford University Wins FLW College Fishing Northern Conference Event on Smith Mountain Lake
The Radford University team of Justin Witten of Radford, Va., and Will Bowling of Fincastle, Va., won the FLW College Fishing Northern Conference tournament on Smith Mountain Lake Saturday with five bass weighing 16 pounds and 12 ounces. The win earned the team $2,000 for their bass club and qualified them for the 2014 Northern Conference Invitational tournament on the Potomac River.
“It was all bed...
Arizona Game and Fish Now Accepting Paper Applications for 2014 Fall Hunts; Online Application Services Available in Mid-May
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has posted the 2014-15 Arizona Hunting Regulations online at www.azgfd.gov/draw.
Hunters may now apply for a 2014 hunt permit-tag issued through the drawing process for deer, fall turkey, fall javelina, bighorn sheep, fall buffalo and pheasant. (The drawing process for elk and pronghorn antelope occurred earlier this year.)
At this point, paper applications may be submitted by U.S. mail to Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn: Drawing Section, P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052, or hand-delivered to any...
Make Ready with Matt Jacques – FN SCAR Family of Weapons Now Streaming
The Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) is a modular rifle made by FN Herstal (FNH) for the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Designed during the SCAR competition with the aim to replace the M4 Carbine, there is much still not known about the FN SCAR Family of Weapons. In this video, Matt Jacques dispels the myths and walks you through the performance and contract requirements, comparisons between the SCAR-L (Light), SCAR-H (Heavy), MK20, PDW, and their nomenclature, disassembly and reassembly, maintenance, configurations and accessories.
Matt is a...
Daniel Defense Announces Presenting Sponsorship of NRA Freestyle
Daniel Defense has teamed up with the National Rifle Association (NRA) to introduce NRA Freestyle, the newest addition to the NRA Digital Network.
The newly launched NRA Freestyle channel was designed to speak to a new type of gun owner, one who chooses to incorporate firearms into an independent, athletic, adventurous lifestyle. This online video channel features original programming, a premium publication and a daily blog along with a unique ensemble that includes urban gun enthusiast Colion Noir, veteran U.S. Navy SEAL Dom Raso, high school athlete Reagan Tyler and pop culture ambassador...
Rep. Cassidy Offers Bill That Expands Definition of Antique Firearms
Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge says he'll introduce legislation to extend the definition of "antique firearms," which can be sold without going through a federally licensed firearms dealer.
The action was praised by the National Rifle Association (NRA), the Louisiana Shooters Association and other gun rights groups.
Under Cassidy's bill, the definition of an antique firearm is changed from one manufactured before 1898 to one manufactured before 1913.
"Changing the definition of an...
WILDLIFERS Release Preview to Fall Programming
The crew at WILDLIFERS is busy preparing for the fall 2014 television season. In anticipation of airing their first episode on Sportsman Channel in July, the WILDLIFERS have released a preview into what viewers can expect from future episodes.
The video features a glimpse into the production’s high quality and focus on detail. Currently, the WILDLIFERS crew is traversing the world to bring first-hand accounts of their adventures. This year’s episodes will feature trips to North and South America...
Murray Racing Wins SCORE Imperial Valley 250 on ITP Tires
Team ITP racers competed in three different racing events recently, coming away with overall victories at each event. The Can-Am / ITP / Murray Racing team won the Class 19 overall at the inaugural SCORE International Imperial Valley 250 in Plaster City, Calif. ITP-backed ATV racers earned three class victories and 10 podiums at round five of the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country series in Springville, Ind. Polaris side-by-side racer Chris Umphrey won the Windrock Wide Open UTV Race in Oliver Springs, Tenn.
"The Murray Racing team of Derek and Jason Murray put it an outstanding effort,...
Can-Am Maverick Pilot Sweep Score IV 250 Race
Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side race teams Murray Racing, Marc Burnett Motorsports and Desert Toyz posted an impressive 1-2-3 finish in Class 19 over the weekend at the inaugural SCORE International Imperial Valley 250 in Plaster City, Calif. It was the first SCORE series Class 19 sweep for Can-Am. Can-Am Renegade 800R X xc racer Kevin Trantham won the 4x4 Pro class and took second overall at round five of the AMSOIL AMA Grand National Cross Country series in Indiana.
“Our Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side racing teams put in an incredible finish at inaugural running of the SCORE...
Wildlife Conservation Society to Honor Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice Chair of Clinton Foundation Chelsea Clinton and WCS Trustee Diane Christensen
The Wildlife Conservation Society will host its annual gala and after-party at WCS’s Central Park Zoo on Thursday, June 12. Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation Chelsea Clinton and WCS Board of Trustees Member Diane Christensen, will be honored for their commitment to conservation and protecting wildlife and wild places.
The gala, An Elephant’s Tale, will engage guests in WCS’s efforts to save the elephant populations struggling to survive within the forests and savannahs of Central Africa. The evening will serve as a reminder of the...
Cody Roundup Offers Clay Target, Pistol Competition for Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation Athletes
The city of Cody, Wyoming will welcome student athletes from the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) next month for the Cody Roundup, a three-day regional competition for shooters in high school and college divisions.
The Cody Shooting Complex will host the competition on June 12-14, 2014.
This will be the 3rd annual Cody Roundup for SCTP. Shooters will compete in 100-target skeet, trap, and sporting clays main events, as well as a 5-stand side event.
High Overall (HOA) awards will be presented for teams and individuals. Endowments will be...
BLACKHAWK! Announces Successful Conclusion of “Own It” Consumer Contest
As part of its 20-year anniversary, BLACKHAWK! launched the “Own It” consumer contest to gather the most interesting stories involving BLACKHAWK! gear from loyal Facebook fans. After reviewing hundreds of entries, the contest concluded with 20 prize packages awarded to the top participants. BLACKHAWK! would like to thank all of those who participated in the contest and will be periodically sharing a portion of the winning stories on the company’s Facebook page for others to enjoy.
After careful consideration, a panel of judges...