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AmmoLand Firearms News Aug 20th 2010
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SWAROVSKI OPTIK Introduces The ends of the marker bars are designed for wind compensation up to
20 mph and the marker bars and dots provide precise long range
New BRT Tactical Reticle capability. The Z6(i) 1-6×24 is available with a newly designed throw
AUG 19, 2010 08:55P.M. lever for fast power adjustment in the field.
Swarovski Optik
The easy to use and very precise reticle combined with our
Z6(i) 1-6×24 takes all the best features of the scopes on the
Cranston, Rhode Island -(Ammoland.com)- SWAROVSKI OPTIK
market today and combines them into one perfect scope.
NORTH AMERICA LTD, an Austrian based company, announces the
BRT Tactical reticle for short to medium range tactical shooting.
With the increased interest in tactical shooting lately we are
very excited to bring this new reticle to the market”.
The BRT Tactical reticle is available in the Z6(i) 1-6×24 riflescope
(illuminated and non-illuminated). Its true 1X magnification,
Check out the new BRT at
illuminated dot and long range reticle combine to make an ideal scope
http://www.swarovskioptik.us/en_us/products/57
for tactical applications.
Technical Information
The 1X magnification allows the shooter to keep both eyes open for faster
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Model 1-6×24 Magnification 1-6x Objective lens diameter SAF’s brief was written by attorney Alan Gura, who argued the landmark
(in) 0.38 – 0.94 Exit pupil diameter (in) 0.38 – 0.16 Eye 2008 Heller case and represented SAF and its co-plaintiffs in the recent
relief (in/mm) 3.74 / 95 Field of View (ft/100 yds) 127.5 – 20.4 McDonald case, and is currently working with the foundation on other
Field of View, real (degrees) 23.8 – 3.9 Field of View, cases in Maryland, Illinois, New York and North Carolina.
apparent (degrees) 23.4 Maximum Range of Adjustment (in)
72 Dioptric compensation (dpt) -3 to +2 Transmission (%) 90 Alameda County passed an ordinance more than ten years ago
Twilight Factor acc. to DIN 58388 2.8 – 12 Impact point corr. prohibiting the carrying of firearms on county property following a
per click (in/100 yds) 0.54 Weight Approx. (oz) non- shooting at the county fair in 1998. Russell and Sallie Nordyke operated
illuminated 14.8 illuminated 16.2 a gun show at the county fairgrounds. The shooting incident was not
related to their gun show, but county officials used that as an excuse to
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at Ammo Land.com “This is a very important case,” said SAF founder and
Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “because it could
SWAROVSKI OPTIK Introduces New BRT Tactical Reticle establish the highest standard of scrutiny to which gun laws
around the country would be subjected. While gun
Tags: Optics, Recticles, Riflescopes, Scopes, Swarovski Optik, Tactical prohibitionists were upset by the 2008 Heller ruling and
Gear demoralized by our victory this year in the McDonald case,
they are terrified of a strict scrutiny standard that could be
established by the Nordyke case.”
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The Nordyke case’s importance, Gottlieb stated, “cannot be
SAF Files Amicus Brief In underestimated, or understated.”
Nordyke Case, Argues For Strict “Strict scrutiny is the standard of review to which all
constitutionally-protected fundamental civil rights must be
Scrutiny held,” he observed.
AUG 19, 2010 08:30P.M.
“This case has survived for more than a decade, a fact in itself
SAF Files Amicus Brief In Nordyke Case, Argues For Strict that is remarkable. We believe, in the wake of Heller and
Scrutiny McDonald, that the Ninth Circuit must act decisively to
protect the Second Amendment from willy-nilly regulation by
anti-gun public officials.”
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River Thames. We had just finished a factory tour and decided to take a
AMMOLAND.COM break for lunch before continuing.
Purdey Shotguns – Straddling The conversation was free-ranging, but as you would expect, it was
dominated by guns and gunmaking. I was in awe of what I had seen at
the Nexus Of Past & Future the factory, because what I had seen was not what I expected. Apparently
AUG 19, 2010 04:43P.M. my mind’s eye had been blinded by the stereotype. I had envisioned rows
of wizened old men hunched over workbenches, filing and scraping in
Purdey Shotguns – Straddling the Nexus Of Past & Future the wan light of ancient oil lamps. I certainly saw marvelously talented
Shotguns Column by Robert Matthews craftsmen working over lumps of steel and wood. And they were, if not
Presented by Bernard+Associates so old or very wizened, certainly accomplished and enthusiastic. We
spent some time with stocker Mark McCarthy and finisher Tom Nichols.
As you would expect from any maker of Best-quality guns, all of the guns
I saw were exquisite.
The story took an unexpected turn, though, when I met Ian Clark,
foreman of the machine shop. Ian showed me an incredible assemblage
of ultra-modern equipment. Purdey makes use of the latest, most
advanced CNC machines, spark eroders and wire eroders, that are
capable of amazing precision. They also have the capability to reverse-
engineer almost anything. Should they find themselves in need of an
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extraordinarily rare and obsolete widget, it can be made. With the use of
lasers and computers, they can convert an object into a data image that’s
Columbia, SC --(AmmoLand.com)- One of the perks of my job is that I
incorporated into a computer program, which then allows them to
get to go a lot of places and meet a lot of interesting people.
replicate virtually any object with extreme precision. This advanced
technology enables them to create things that would tax the capabilities
Just before Christmas last year I went to London, where I spent some
of other makers.
time with a grand and gracious Englishman named Richard Purdey.
Richard is a direct descendant of James Purdey, the founder, and is a
In recent years we’ve seen Purdey produce such marvels as scaled-frame
former chairman of James Purdey and Sons. He is also a fine fellow,
guns in .410 bore and classic hammer guns in 12 and 20 gauges. While I
thoroughly English, and a thoroughly nice guy. The kind you’d like to go
was there, I saw a 12-gauge side-by-side being made entirely of stainless
to a pub with, perhaps have a bit of lunch, maybe an ale, and talk about
steel. I also saw an over/under that was being constructed entirely of
guns and birds and football, and even the strangeness of politics and
Damascus steel. Not just the barrels! All of the metal work was of
politicians. All of which we did.
Damascus. The barrels, action, locks and trigger guard, all of it. The net
result of this new technology is a remarkable ability to adapt. And in
We were in a small establishment called The Dove, just down the street
today’s marketplace, adaptability may well be the key to survival.
from Purdey’s Hammersmith factory and only a stone’s throw from the
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As in the past, Purdey still produces Best-quality guns that are paragons
of the gunmaker’s art. They produce over/under shotguns, as well as
side-by-side rifles and shotguns. They also build side-by-side hammer
guns, bolt-action rifles and a slightly lower priced Sporter for sporting
clays shooters. The Sporter is built in co-operation with Italian maker,
Perugini & Visini. They also build Best-quality guns under the
Woodward name, which Purdey owns. That being said, it is impossible to
completely define the Purdey “line.” In Richard’s words: “Almost
anything is possible if the client is sufficiently well-heeled.”
Later, Richard and I walked along the Thames to the nearest tube
station, and after a short ride, emerged at Hyde Park, just down from
Audley House, which has served as Purdey’s London showroom since
January 1883. There, in the hallowed Long Room, I found myself awed
again by its historical significance. The room was crowded with the
ghosts of potentates and presidents, kings and poets, statesmen, writers,
heroes and celebrities of all sorts who have stood in this room before. Purdey gunsmiths make use of the latest, most advanced CNC machines,
Men who were drawn to this place because it is one of the world’s great spark eroders and wire eroders, that are capable of amazing precision.
monuments to excellence.
Editor’s Note: For more information visit www.purdey.com or Griffin &
Ian Andrews, senior Gun Sales Manager, got down the ledger books and Howe at www.griffinhowe.com
carried them into the Long Room where the three of us thumbed the
yellowed, hand-scribed pages. I ran my fingers along the faded lines and
touched history itself. There, hidden among the pages of the past, I found
the entry where it was recorded that my beloved hammer gun was
delivered to its original owner. The date was August 18, 1888.
Considering the date, it is entirely possible that the scrivener was none
other than James Purdey the Younger.
In the end, how do you sum up Purdey? What can anyone say about
Purdey that hasn’t already been said? Purdey is Purdey, no one else is. In
all the world, no name carries more prestige. No name carries more
tradition. All of the superlatives in the language have become shopworn
from referencing the Purdey name.
Considering its name and tradition, you might expect the company
would be content to let the name carry them, but that’s not what Purdey
is doing. The gunmaker is in many ways a reflection of London itself.
London stands at the nexus of East and West, an enchanting Sporting Classics Magazine
amalgamation of cultures and traditions, with a surprise around every
corner. One corner reveals the rich history of England and the western About:
world. The next reveals the new, the strange, and the exotic. Sporting Classics is the magazine for discovering the best in hunting and
fishing worldwide. Every page is carefully crafted, through word and
In the same way, Purdey stands at the very nexus of past and future. I picture, to transport you on an unforgettable journey into the great
had expected them to be hidebound worshipers of the past. And I was outdoors.
wrong. Yes, they have the same obsessive attention to quality and detail
they’ve always had. They have the same obsessive desire to produce only Travel to the best hunting and fishing destinations. Relive the finest
the best. But Purdey is a modern company that knows where it has been . outdoor stories from yesteryear. Discover classic firearms and fishing
. . and knows where it is going. They are as classic as a Best-quality tackle by the most renowned craftsmen. Gain valuable knowledge from
hammer gun, and as modern as the space shuttle. As illustrious as columns written by top experts in their fields: gundogs, shotguns, fly
Purdey’s history is, perhaps the real story is that the future looks bright fishing, rifles, art and more.
for Purdey. And the best of the story is yet to be told.
From great fiction to modern-day adventures, every article is
complemented by exciting photography and masterful paintings. This
isn’t just another “how to” outdoor magazine. Come. Join us! Visit:
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News Ammo Land.com Submit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News Garand’s, and another 22,000 M1 Carbines, was in a sort of bureaucratic
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Purdey Shotguns – Straddling the Nexus Of Past & Future According to the Korea Times, “The U.S. government
opposed South Korea’s bid to sell hundreds of thousands of
Tags: Custom Guns, Firearms Manufactures, Purdey Shotguns, Shot aging U.S. combat rifles to American gun collectors…The
Guns, Sporting Classics Magazine [Ministry of National Defense] announced the plan last
September as part of efforts to boost its defense budget,
saying the export of the M1 Garand and carbine rifles would
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U.S. Government Blocking However, “The U.S. administration put the brakes on the
plan, citing ‘problems’ that could be caused by the
Return Of Surplus M1 Garands importation of the rifles. The problems the U.S. government
cited were somewhat ambiguous, said an official at the
Rifles From Korea Ministry of National Defense on condition of anonymity.”
AUG 19, 2010 02:39P.M.
“The U.S. insisted that imports of the aging rifles could cause
U.S. Government Blocking Return Of Surplus M-1 Garand problems such as firearm accidents,” the official told Korea
Rifles From Korea Times.
by Brian McCombie
“It was also worried the weapons could be smuggled to
Last year, South Korean military officials announced plans terrorists, gangs or other people with bad intentions. We’re
to sell off 86,000 surplus M1 Garand rifles and another still looking into the reason why the U.S. administration is
22,000 M1carbines. But will bureaucratic red tape from the objecting to the sale of the rifles and seeking ways to resolve
U.S. side hamper these sales? the problems raised.”
Time for some grass roots action: Contact your congressmen and
senators an tell them to expedite this repatriation of American Made
Rifles.
U.S. Blocking Return Of Surplus M1Garands Rifles From Korea U.S. Government Blocking Return Of Surplus M1 Garands Rifles From
Korea
Tags: Carbines, Gun Bans, Gun Sales, M-1 Garands, M1a, Military
Surplus, Surplus Guns, Washington DC
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Those rifles had sat in South Korean warehouses for the last five decades,
and could prove a treasure trove for military surplus retailers, collectors,
and shooters. (see South Korea to sell 108,000 Garand Rifles to US Gun
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Yamaha Continues Sponsorship Scheduled annually on the fourth Saturday of September, this year the
celebration of hunting, fishing and conservation is set for September 25,
of National Hunting & Fishing 2010. NHF Day serves as the most effective grass roots effort ever taken
to promote outdoor sports and conservation. Yamaha, through its
Day relationships with organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club
AUG 19, 2010 12:54P.M. International, Buckmasters, NWTF and NHF Day, among others, is a
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Yamaha Continues Sponsorship of National Hunting & Fishing enthusiasts.
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Although the three-judge panel ruled that the Second Amendment was
incorporated, it also held that the Alameda County ordinance was not an
unconstitutional infringement of the Second Amendment. The case went
up to the Ninth Circuit en banc panel, which stayed the case pending the
McDonald decision. When the McDonald decision came down in June
2010 and confirmed the three-judge panel’s conclusion that the Second
Amendment applied to state and local actions, the en banc panel sent the
case back down to the three judge panel for further consideration.
California Rifle and Pistol Association So the Nordyke case is now back being reconsidered before the three-
judge panel in light of the ruling in McDonald v. Chicago. But with the
California - -(AmmoLand.com)- Multiple briefs have been filed in the incorporation issue resolved, the three-judge panel is now primarily
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals supporting gun show owners who have considering whether the fairgrounds or county property, is a “sensitive
challenged an Alameda County ordinance banning firearms on county place” of the type mentioned in the Heller case where restrictions on
property, including the county fairgrounds. firearms such as the Alameda County ordinance would not be
unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
These include amicus briefs by the National Rifle Association, CATO
Institute, Second Amendment Foundation, and Calguns Foundation, as The Nordyke case is significant because the gun ban lobby in
well as the brief for the plaintiffs, the Nordykes. Yesterday The CRPA California has made and continues to make a concerted effort
Foundation (CRPAF) filed its amicusbrief. to pass these types of ordinances around the state and to ban
all gun shows in the process as a way to eradicate the gun
Copies of the briefs are being posted at www.calgunlaws.com as they culture.
become available.
The California Rifle and Pistol Association “CRPA,” founded in 1875, is
The Alameda ordinance effectively prohibits gun shows from taking dedicated to defending the rights of law-abiding citizens to responsibly
place on the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California. The use firearms for self-defense and the defense of their loved ones, for
Nordyke family promoted gun shows at the fairgrounds from 1991 to sport, and for all other legal activities. CRPA is the official state
1999. Although no violence was associated with the gun show, Alameda association of the National Rifle Association. A California non-profit
County nonetheless passed the ordinance in 1999 as a way to stop pro- association, CRPA is independently directed by its own Board of
Second Amendment and civil rights activists from gathering there. The Directors. CRPA’s members include law enforcement officers,
Nordykes sued, challenging the ordinance on multiple grounds. prosecutors, professionals, firearm experts, the general public, and
loving parents. CRPA has always worked to reduce the criminal misuse
The case has a long and convoluted history. But as the case has of firearms and firearms accidents, while actively promoting and
progressed the legal issues have narrowed down to whether the organizing the competitive shooting sports and Olympic training
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Adams Arms Lawsuit Against Sig Sauer Refused by Federal Court
Multiple Legal Briefs Filed In Nordyke V. Alameda Over Second
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along with ¾ inch closed cell foam in the base to insulate the hunter USFWS Proposes
from the cold.
Reintroduction of Whooping
Cranes into Louisiana
AUG 19, 2010 11:01A.M.
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Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife LDWF Secretary Robert Barham praised this lofty proposal to
Service announced today in the Federal Register it is seeking public reintroduce whooping cranes back into the wetlands of the
comment on a proposed rule to reintroduce the endangered whooping Chenier coastal plain. “Crane species around the world
crane into habitat in its historic range on the state-owned White Lake depend on coastal wetlands, and the proposed efforts would
Wetland Conservation Area in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. reunite this indigenous species back into some of the most
productive and expansive coastal freshwater wetlands left in
The Service and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries America,” he said.
(LDWF) will attempt to establish a non-migratory flock that lives and
breeds in the wetlands, marshes and prairies of southwestern Louisiana. Today’s Federal Register announcement includes the proposed rule. The
If this proposal is approved, the reintroduction effort could begin during Service has drafted an environmental assessment (EA), which evaluates
early 2011. several alternatives for establishing a new non-migratory population of
whooping cranes. The Service is seeking comments on both documents,
“With just under 400 birds in the wild, the vast majority of and also specifically the following: (1) the geographic boundary for the
which winter along the Texas coast, whooping cranes are NEP; and, (2) effects of the reintroduction on other native species and
among our nation’s most threatened species. Our proposal to the ecosystem.
reintroduce a population in Louisiana would not only help
protect this iconic species from extinction but would also help To allow adequate time to conduct this review, the Service requests that
us take another big step in our campaign to restore the Gulf information be received on or before October 18, 2010. You may submit
Coast’s wildlife, marshes, and coasts to health,” said Ken written information on the proposed rule by one of the following
Salazar, Secretary of the Interior. methods:
The reintroduction is being proposed as part of an ongoing recovery Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
effort for this highly imperiled species, which was on the verge of instructions for submitting comments. U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public
extinction in the 1940s and even today has only about 395 individuals in Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-R4-ES-2010-0057; Division of Policy
the wild (550 worldwide); none in Louisiana. The only self-sustaining and Directives Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N.
wild population of whooping cranes migrates between Wood Buffalo Fairfax Drive, Suite 222; Arlington, VA 22203. E-mails or faxes will not
National Park in the Northwest Territories of Canada and Aransas be accepted. All comments will be posted on
National Wildlife Refuge in Texas and, like those in the eastern http://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that any personal
populations, remains vulnerable to extinction from continued loss of information provided will be posted.
habitat or natural or man-made catastrophes. Multiple efforts are
underway to reduce this risk by increasing populations in the wild, You may submit comments on the draft environmental assessment (EA)
including ongoing efforts to establish a migratory population in the by one of the following methods:
eastern United States.
E-mail to: LouisianaCranesEA@fws.gov. U.S. mail or hand-delivery:
The Service proposes the new, reintroduced, non-migratory population Lafayette Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 646 Cajundome
of whooping cranes be designated as a non-essential, experimental Boulevard, Suite 400, Lafayette, LA 70506.
population (NEP) under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
This proposed designation and its implementing regulation are The Service and the LDWF will hold public hearing at the following
developed to be more compatible with routine human activities in the locations: Gueydan, Louisiana, on September 15, 2010, at the Gueydan
reintroduction area. The designation allows for take of whooping cranes Civic Center, 901 Wilkinson St., Gueydan, LA 70542; and in Baton
when such take is accidental and incidental to an otherwise lawful Rouge, Louisiana, on September 16, 2010, at the Louisiana Department
activity, including agriculture practices, recreation, and hunting. The of Wildlife and Fisheries, 2000 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
intentional take (including killing or harm) of any NEP-designated Each public hearing will last from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Before each hearing,
whooping crane would still be a violation of federal law punishable under an open house will be held to provide an additional opportunity for the
the Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. public to gain information and ask questions about the proposed rule. All
comments we receive at a public hearing, both verbal and written, will be
There are approximately 1.3 million acres of marsh, open water, and considered in making a final decision.
Chenier habitat in southwestern coastal Louisiana. The cranes would be
reintroduced to the White Lake area and are not expected to be affected Visit the southeast regional website to learn more at
by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Whooping cranes historically http://www.fws.gov/southeast.
occurred in Louisiana in both a resident, non-migratory flock and a
migratory flock that wintered in Louisiana. The proposed release area is The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others
the location where whooping cranes were historically documented to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats
raising young in Louisiana. for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader
and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our
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Thermolite insulation adds warmth.
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Browning Introduces New Shooting Apparel and Gloves for 2010 a high caliber of history behind it is very rewarding,” stated
Marketing Manager Mike Snyder.
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Hunting Gear, Outerwear “The FX2 is a great blind for those hunters who do a run-n-
gun style of hunting.”
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This highly portable 2 hub blind sets up quickly and offers a spacious
interior perfect for the gun, crossbow, or compound bow hunter. It
features a generous 76” x 62” base, 72” height, and a large 37”x 23”
primary front shooting window.
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The stand also features XT-6 nylon washers for silent performance,
Easy-Cinch dual claw straps for secure fastening and Mossy Oak
Treestand camo for superior concealment. The stand is rated for 275 lbs.
and has a suggested retail of $139.99.
“We are honored to receive this award,” stated Mike Snyder, Gorilla Silverback HX Tree Stand Wins Award from Field & Stream
the company’s Marketing Manager.
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weight and portability, this stand has proven itself to be a
must-have for serious hunters.”
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Supports 2010 Grand American For more information about the Grand American, visit
www.shootata.com or call (937) 898-4638.
Trapshooting Championships
AUG 19, 2010 08:35A.M. To learn more about the Winchester Ammunition AA line and its other
products, visit www.winchester.com.
Winchester Ammunition Supports 2010 Grand American
Trapshooting Championships Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports
Winchester® Ammunition has been the exclusive ammunition sponsor
of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team since 1999. The mission of the USA
Shooting organization is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic
medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the United States and
influence other shooters to become interested in international
competitions. Winchester has taken the initiative to become a leader in
advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our
country’s proud shooting sports heritage.To receive more information
about the U.S. Shooting Team, visit www.usashooting.org
East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Nearly 7,000 shooting Tags: Competitive Shooting News, Illinois, Sponsorships, Trapshooting,
competitors from around the world gathered in Sparta, Ill., from August Winchester
3 to August 14, and competed for top prizes during the 2010 Grand
American World Trapshooting Championships.
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The event took place at the World Shooting & Recreational Complex,
which houses 120 trap fields that stretch over three miles. Links for 2010-08-18
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week, August 3 to 8, when they competed in singles and doubles events, AUG 19, 2010 03:00A.M.
such as the Winchester Super 600, the Browning Super 500 and the
White Flyer 500 Handicap. • DPMS Firearms Taps Jennings to Lead Internal Sales Team
• DPMS Firearms, LLC, announces the appointment of Dillon
There were plenty of categories for shooters of all ages and skill levels to Jennings to the position of Internal Sales Manager, effective July
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Class Singles event helped kick-off Grand Week on Monday, August 9.
As a testament to supporting the shooting sports industry, Winchester • PowerTech Sponsors 2010 Steel Challenge
partnered with the National Rifle Association and awarded two boxes of • PowerTech, makers of the Smith & Wesson line of flashlights,
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