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SSSF Awards Scholarships To Student Athletes

SSSF Awards Scholarships To Student Athletes

From SSSF

Continuing the SSSF Scholarship Program, the 501(c)(3) foundation has awarded 150 graduating senior athletes with $500 scholarships for the 2019/2020 season. Since 2013, the SSSF has awarded over $500,000 in scholarship funds benefiting over 600 student-athletes, from nearly all 50 states in the Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting programs.

Qualified graduating seniors were considered for academics, college registration, state, regional, and national-level shooting sports participation, and a personal essay. These statements described personal goals, educational ambitions, achievements, talents, and experiences in their shooting sports career.

To view the scholarship recipients please visit the respective announcements from the Scholastic Action Shooting (SASP) and Scholastic Clay Target Programs (SCTP):

SCTP 2019/2020 Scholarship Recipients
SASP 2019/2020 Scholarship Recipients
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Coast Guard Foundation Announces 167 New Scholarships for 2020-2021 Academic Year

Coast Guard Foundation Announces 167 New Scholarships for 2020-2021 Academic Year

From the Coast Guard Foundation

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that it awarded 167 scholarships in 2020, totaling $503,000 in support. Since the program began in 1990 the Coast Guard Foundation has awarded more than $6 million in scholarships to Coast Guard children ensuring they can afford to reach their higher education dreams.

Awardees include scholars such as Cierra DeCuire, the daughter of BMCS Kevin DeCuire, USCG (Ret.). She resides in Katy, Texas and graduated from Obra D. Tompkins High School this past Spring. DeCuire has been accepted into the pharmacy program at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. She was a two-year captain of the cheer team and volunteered throughout her community. An engaged student-leader, she is focused on her chosen career path, and will graduate with a PhD in pharmacy sciences in five years.

Landis Limon graduated from First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina in June 2020, where she excelled as a student-athlete, playing varsity volleyball and basketball and earning the status of AP Scholar. As part of a Coast Guard family, she lived in both Oregon and North Carolina, and participated in community building activities in both locations. Limon is enrolled in William Peace Unversity in Raleigh, North Carolina this fall. She is the stepdaughter of AST1 Benjamin Morris, USCG.

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Quentin Ramos is enrolled for his freshman year at Rochester Institute of Technology this fall after graduating from the BASIS School in Washington, D.C. in June. As an AP Scholar, Ramos was involved in a variety of community service activities, and served as a peer tutor for his fellow classmates. He practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and works with younger students to further develop their skills. He is the son of Petty Officer First Class Quentin Ramos, USCG (Ret.).

Alejandro Romero of Bega Atta, Puerto Rico is in his senior year at Brown University, where he is double majoring in computer science and psychology. He is a teaching assistant in the computer science department and, back home in Puerto Rico, he is involved with his community by organizing beach clean-ups and volunteering at the local library’s summer reading program. Romero also volunteers as a Taekwondo instructor for youth in his community. He is the son of MKC Francisco J. Romero, USCG (Ret.).

“We are honored to provide support to Coast Guard youth who are pursuing their higher education goals,” said Susan Ludwig, president, Coast Guard Foundation. “Our support is only possible because of generous investments from individuals, families and foundations all across the country. When Coast Guard kids receive a Coast Guard Foundation scholarship, they incur less debt, and deepen their engagement with their communities by volunteering, working and interning in their chosen fields of study.”

To learn more about the Coast Guard Foundation or to help support its work, please visit www.coastguardfoundation.org.

The Coast Guard Foundation also recently released its disaster relief program to help families affected by Hurricane Laura.

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Havoc Tactical Solutions Introduces the Jaw Bumper

Havoc Tactical Solutions Introduces the Jaw Bumper

From Havoc Tactical Solutions

Havoc Tactical Solutions, a veteran-owned firearms accessory company and maker of the patented Deflector Brake, is proud to introduce the Jaw Bumper.

The Jaw Bumper is a foam cheek weld pad that adds both comfort and stability to your rifle stock. It’s semi-permanent, near weightless and has a simple peel-and-stick application. The shape and feel of this accessory also allow for a more immediate and natural sight alignment. The Jaw Bumper is made for use as a single pad on a hunting rifle or both on a tactical rifle. The high-end adhesive and foam is designed to outlast the elements and keep you shooting better until you are ready to replace it.

MSRP for the Jaw Bumper is $12.99. Each product package includes two identical Jaw Bumpers. Installation is simple– just peel, stick and press in place. The product dimensions are 5.5″ x .75″ x .27″ and will fit on most rifle stocks. It is not intended for use on wood stocks as the adhesive may have an adverse affect on the finish. The product does not act, nor is it intended to act, as a riser, although your cheek placement will likely feel more natural. For more information, please visit JawBumper.com.

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Galco Red Dot Sight Compatible Holsters

Galco Red Dot Sight Compatible Holsters

From Galco

Galco offers multiple holsters for handguns with red dot optical sights! With the ever-increasing popularity of red dots sights on defensive handguns, Galco is proud to offer a variety of holster options.

The patent-pending BlakGuard™ belt holster combines the best properties of Premium Center Cut Steerhide and injection-molded plastic. An adjustable internal retention device secures the handgun at the trigger guard, while neutral (vertical) cant offers the most natural wrist-locked draw stroke. A “trench” style sight rail easily accommodates most suppressor sights.

The Ankle Guard™ fuses the ultra-modern holster design and retention system of the BlakGuard with Galco’s famously-comfortable sheepskin-padded neoprene ankle cuff. The Ankle Guard fits ankles up to 13” in circumference, with an optional Boot Extender available for larger legs or wear over boots.

The Corvus™ quickly and easily converts from a belt holster to an inside-the-waistband design. With an open top for fast draw, adjustment for ride height and cant, and comfortable forward molding, the highly versatile Corvus is a superior choice for defensive carry. With the Corvus, the serious gun carrier gets two fast, concealable holsters in one.

The new Paragon™ offers comfort, very fast draw and easy return to holster. While optimized for appendix carry, the Kydex Paragon’s dual tuckable belt clips ride in slots fore and aft of the gun body and allow wide adjustment for both ride height and carry angle. Raised sweat guards on both sides of the handgun protect the wearer’s body from the gun and promote a smooth and safe return to holster. The Paragon includes a claw-type stabilizing wing for optional use.

These are just some of the holsters Galco offers for guns equipped with red dot sights. See Galco’s complete line at galcousa.com!


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GLOCK Prevails After Extensive Lawsuit

GLOCK Prevails After Extensive Lawsuit

From Glock

On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, a Federal Judge for The United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, issued a decision in the case of GLOCK, INC. v. THE WUSTER INC., d/b/a AirSplat.com, Civil Action No. 1:14-cv-00568. The Defendant operated AirSplat retail locations and an Internet retail store at AirSplat.com that sold airsoft guns and related products. The Court’s decision yesterday ended a six and a half year lawsuit between the parties in favor of GLOCK.


In February of 2014, GLOCK filed a multi-count complaint against the Defendant for trademark infringement, trade dress infringement, and related claims under federal and state law.

The Defendant imported Glock Replicas, marketed, advertised for sale, and did sell the Glock Replicas using GLOCK’s trade dress and trademarks. The Court found that the Defendant “intended to, and did, create actual market confusion in the minds of the consumers as to whether they were genuine or licensed GLOCK products, in violation of Glock’s registered trade dress and legally protected rights.”

The Court found the Defendant liable to GLOCK for the following:
• Infringement of GLOCK’s registered trademarks and trade dress in violation of the Federal Lanham Act;
• Unfair competition in violation of Georgia statutory and common law; and
• Unjust enrichment in violation of George common law.

The Court awarded monetary damages to GLOCK totaling $ 2,253,078.28, consisting of:
• Disgorgement of the Defendant’s profits realized from selling infringing Glock Replicas;
• Pre-Judgement interest; and
• Attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses.

The Court also awarded a Permanent Injunction to GLOCK prohibiting Defendant and various other persons from selling GLOCK replica pistols in the future or otherwise infringing GLOCK’s trademarks or trade dress.

“This is a resounding victory for GLOCK against a seller of replica airsoft products,” said Carlos Guevara, Vice President and General Counsel of GLOCK, Inc. “This ruling puts potential infringers like Airsplat on notice that GLOCK will vigorously prosecute its intellectual property rights against those who would infringe.”

And Glock fans will want to take a close look at the new Glock P80s available exclusively from Lipsey’s.

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Zeta6 Pocket Carry Speedloader for 5-Shot Ruger LCR Revolvers

Zeta6 Pocket Carry Speedloader for 5-Shot Ruger LCR Revolvers

From Zeta Industries

Zeta Industries is pleased to introduce the first low cost, compact speedloader designed specifically for the 5-shot Ruger LCR chambered in 38SP/357. Designed for comfortable everyday carry, the J-CLIP-R™ is a low cost, polyurethane speedloader that arranges all five rounds in a circular pattern for fast reloading. Unlike traditional rigid speedloaders, J-CLIP-R™ is narrow and flexible making it great for concealed pocket carry. The thin, flexible material allows the cartridges to flex and conform when in a pocket yet align the rounds perfectly when reloading the revolver. This is the second speedloader product introduced this year under the Zeta6™ brand, which also has compact speedloaders for both J and K frame size revolvers. www.zetasix.com

“This LCR speedloader is modeled after our popular J-CLIP™ for S&W J-frame revolvers, but is designed to work perfectly in the Ruger LCR,” says Michael Lyle, product designer. “As with original J-CLIP™, we wanted to provide the smallest, most comfortable pocket-carry speedloader product for one-step reloading. Because of its size, weight, and reliability, the Ruger LCR is a popular EDC weapon that is due its own EDC speedloader.”

The Zeta6™ J-CLIP-R™ works perfectly with all 5-shot Ruger LCR revolvers chambered in 38 Special and 357 Magnum.

Zeta6™ J-CLIP-R™ speedloaders come in 2-packs and retail for $11.95. They are available now on the zetasix.com website.

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Holosun 509T Raises the Bar for Open Reflex Sight

Holosun 509T Raises the Bar for Open Reflex Sight

From Holosun

The 509T open reflex sight is a staple in the Holosun line-up and for a good reason. Pistol owners love the lightweight, ultra-durable enclosed design. The 509T offers a “set it and forget it” sight that snaps into action when the shooter is ready. The incredible battery life and performance qualities make this sight a major tactical asset for any shooter.

Holosun incorporates the highest quality battery technology available into every sight offered. The 509T is no exception, and the battery will last for up to 50,000 hours. The solar failsafe adds a layer of security, ensuring shooters will always have a powered, active and effective sight. The convenient battery tray compartment also makes for easy replacement with a CR1632 model battery.

The entire unit is enclosed with a titanium housing that protects the super LED internal components by keeping the elements at bay. Multiple coatings are added for additional protection against dust and moisture. The durability is phenomenal, and the compact design makes for a natural extension of the pistol. Shooters will not notice a difference in grip or weight when holstering or gripping the pistol, as it weighs a mere 1.72 ounces.

Sight options include the 2 MOA Dot or 65 MOA Circle, giving the shooter options based on personal preference. It also includes 12 brightness settings for tactical shooting in different light conditions. Shooters can transition seamlessly between bright sun and dark corners while maintaining an ideal brightness setting. Additionally, the parallax free, unlimited eye relief prevents fatigue, allowing the shooter to maintain focus throughout the entire tactical event.

Holosun is proud to manufacture the best open reflex sights available, and the 509T excels in the field. The combination of performance, durability and integrated design features make this sight a major asset for any tactical pistol shooting scenario.

Specs:

  • MRS: Circle Dot, Dot Only
  • Up to 50,000 Hours Battery Life
  • 12 Brightness Settings
  • Enclosed Design and Titanium Housing
  • Convenient Tray Battery Compartment
  • Parallax Free, Unlimited Eye Relief
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NSSF Releases 2020 Congressional Report Card

NSSF Releases 2020 Congressional Report Card

From NSSF

NSSF, the trade association for the firearm industry, released its 2020 Congressional Report Card, grading all 431 U.S. Representatives and 100 U.S. Senators on key legislation that was of critical importance to the firearm and ammunition industry, Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens and America’s hunters and target shooters. Four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives remain vacant.

“This scorecard is of vital importance to voters as we head into November elections. This tells voters exactly where their lawmakers stand on issues they care about like recreational shooting and hunting and the right to keep and bear arms,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “The unparalleled firearm sales this year reflect the importance of ensuring lawmakers continue to protect and support the industry that makes it possible for Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights. This nonpartisan scorecard reflects the voting record of each legislator. These grades indicate their public voting record as well as the weight and importance of these lawmakers sponsoring and co-sponsoring key legislation, their work on committees, letters signed to support issues and leadership to stand for our industry.”

NSSF awarded 17 U.S. Senators and 97 U.S. Representatives the highest rating of “A+.” This includes U.S. Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), David Perdue (R-Ga.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). Congressman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) was also among the lawmakers awarded the highest rating.

Grades are meant to analyze the level of support of each lawmaker during the 116th Congress and do not constitute an endorsement or opposition to a candidate’s election. The entire report, including the list of key legislation that comprised the scores, is available here.

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Fisher Space Pen Realtree Outdoors Series

Fisher Space Pen Realtree Outdoors Series

From Fisher Space Pen

Get back to nature with Fisher Space Pen Co.’s new Outdoors Series carrying the Realtree logo. Realtree is one of the strongest Outdoors and Hunting Brands in the U.S. The series is created especially for fishing, hunting, camping and other Outdoors enthusiasts and contains the following models:

“We are delighted to partner with Realtree, a powerhouse brand in the Outdoor space, to create this special series for hunting, fishing and outdoors enthusiasts. Fisher Space Pens are tough, durable and functional in all weather conditions.”

“Working with Fisher Space Pen is one of those fun, cool projects we really enjoy getting involved with,” said Realtree Director of Licensing Brian Doughman. “Outdoorsmen and women truly want and need quality products that perform in the harshest conditions, and there’s not much nature can throw at a Space Pen that it can’t handle. Collaborations like this show the passion and connections to the outdoor lifestyle that support the foundation of our brand.”

The Fisher Space Pen was created by Paul C. Fisher, an inventor and entrepreneur who spent over $1 Million of his own money to develop a pen that astronauts could use in zero gravity. The result: A patented pressurized ink refill, which uses gas to force thixotropic ink to flow, even in zero gravity. Fisher Space Pens are also loved by thousands on Earth for their durability, design and functionality. They write upside down, under water, in extreme temperatures from -30 to +250 degrees F (-35 to +121 Celsius), over almost any surface and three times longer than the average pen. Watch How They Work.

The Fisher Space Pen brand has become an iconic symbol of American technology and design around the world. The famous Bullet design is part of the permanent collection at New York’s Museum of Modern Art as an example of classic industrial design. It has also become part of American pop culture and the subject of hundreds of fan videos and several films and TV programs, including an episode of the hit series “Seinfeld” titled “The Pen.”

Fisher Space Pen Co. is a family-owned company proudly manufacturing Made in America products. The company was invited to the 2019 White House Made in America Showcase and was featured in FOX Business’ Mornings with Maria. Two years ago, it celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the maiden flight of its iconic AG7 Original Astronaut Space Pen aboard NASA’s Apollo 7 Mission on October 11, 1968. The company was featured on ABC World News Tonight with David Muir’s “Made in America” series. Watch video.

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Riton Optics’ Fall Rebate and Grand Prize

Riton Optics’ Fall Rebate and Grand Prize

From Riton Optics

During the months of September and October, Riton is offering incredible cash rebates on Riton Optics purchased through the authorized dealer base. To make this deal even better, Riton will be giving away entries for a chance to win a fully stacked grand prize bundle of optics, firearms and more!

Offer is valid for purchases made between September 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020.

Fall Rebate Offer:

Purchase any X1 optic and receive 1 entry to the Grand Prize

Purchase any X3 optic and receive 3 entries to the Grand Prize

Purchase any X5 optic and receive $100 cash back and 5 entries to the Grand Prize

Purchase any X7 optic and receive $200 cash back and 7 entries to the Grand Prize

Grand Prize Bundle:

Sauer 100 Fieldshoot, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor (Retail Value $1599)

Riton Optics X5 Conquer 5-25×50 Riflescope (Retail Value $1299)

Riton by Contessa Precision Machined Light Picatinny 34mm Rings (Retail Value $99)

Walther Q5 SF 9mm Pistol (Retail Value $1499)

Riton Optics X3 Tactix PRD (Retail Value $299)

To take advantage of this offer, make a purchase of a Riton Optic through an authorized seller. Then complete the form at www.ritonoptics.com/2020-fall-rebate/ and attach a valid receipt/proof of purchase made between September 1st and October 31st of 2020. Submissions must be made within 15 days from purchase date to be eligible. Options for mail-in submissions and full terms and conditions are listed at www.ritonoptics.com/2020-fall-rebate/.

Here’s a look at one of the company’s latest models, the X3 Tactix MPRD.