Don’t get me wrong, I’d rather sand my eyeballs with pumice stones than go through another year like this past one. The COVID epidemic was bad enough, but the associated politics and controversy turned it from a dumpster fire into a landfill conflagration. But being an eternal optimist, there were some good things that came out of an ugly, and far too often, tragic year. Homebound Bliss? Yes, we’re all at stir crazy level Caged Velociraptor 11 by now. But I also think we might have learned … [Read More...] about Was COVID Good for Airgunning?
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Granbury High School MCJROTC Wins Marine Corps Championship and National Championship for Fourth Year in a Row
SASP Hires James Hall As DOD of International Disciplines
Junior Natalie Perrin Takes On The World and West Virginia University in 2021
CMP Collegiate Rifle Team Feature: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Walther Joins To Support The SASP As Bronze Sponsor
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Junior Natalie Perrin Takes On The World and West Virginia University in 2021
Natalie Perrin, 18, of Coopersville, Michigan, has had one clear aspiration since she first got serious about marksmanship. “I’ve always wanted to compete in college,” she said. On her 18th birthday, in November 2020, Perrin reached her goal by signing a National Letter of Intent with West … [Read More...] about Junior Natalie Perrin Takes On The World and West Virginia University in 2021
Kaiserslautern JROTC Rifle Team Keeps Competitively Close Even From Overseas
The Kaiserslautern High School rifle team spends its time like most junior teams. Its members focus on the fundamentals and work hard on the firing line to improve their game, in the hopes of achieving victory amongst their peers. But unlike other teams whose rivals are right next door, their … [Read More...] about Kaiserslautern JROTC Rifle Team Keeps Competitively Close Even From Overseas
Zion Benton’s Hernandez Leads Sporter Athletes in CMP’s Air Rifle Postal Event
Saylet Hernandez, 17, of Zion Benton High School in Illinois, was the overall leading athlete of the sporter class during the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2020-2021 Three-Position Postal Competition. Her score of 280-12x bested the field of over 500 other junior sporter competitors from … [Read More...] about Zion Benton’s Hernandez Leads Sporter Athletes in CMP’s Air Rifle Postal Event
PCP in a Box: Umarex Origin 22 Air Rifle Kit
PCP rifles will spoil you rotten. At least that’s been my story. Without all the reciprocating springs, gears, and assorted moving machinery, they’re smooth as silk to shoot. A regulated rifle releases the precise amount of compressed air needed for each shot, so they’re not only butter slick but … [Read More...] about PCP in a Box: Umarex Origin 22 Air Rifle Kit
Competition Nerve Control From The Experts: Smallbore
When it comes to marksmanship competition, skills can only go so far – having a strong mental game is also a key part of reaching success. In an effort to gain tips on better regulating the psychological aspects of competitive shooting, the Civilian Marksmanship Program asked respected athletes to … [Read More...] about Competition Nerve Control From The Experts: Smallbore
Ontelaunee Jr. Rifle Team Gets Back to Competition with Strong Showing
The Ontelaunee Jr. Rifle Team, based out of New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, earned the overall precision spot in the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s 2020-2021 Three-Position Air Rifle Postal event. Team members Griffin Lake, Emma Rhode, Natalia Siek and Lizzie Cacace combined their individual scores to … [Read More...] about Ontelaunee Jr. Rifle Team Gets Back to Competition with Strong Showing
Things I Learned About Airgunning from COVID
You can learn a lot when caged up like a wild velociraptor quarantined during a global pandemic. The first thing you learn is humans are indeed social creatures. As much as we hate each other at times, we need interaction with other humans, even rude ones. Else we go stir crazy. Ask me how I … [Read More...] about Things I Learned About Airgunning from COVID
Is it OK to Yell “AIR!” in a Crowded Firehouse?
So, is it OK to Yell “AIR!” in a Crowded Firehouse? Well, maybe. That depends a lot on your local fire department, their current workload, and the Chief’s disposition towards lawyers. A couple of weeks ago we wrote about some of the things you need to know when getting your PCP airgun … [Read More...] about Is it OK to Yell “AIR!” in a Crowded Firehouse?
Country Music and the Hellfire Shooting Jamboree Challenge. Tim Montana’s Wild Side Episode 3
Running, jumping, pushups, and full-auto BB gun fun from Velocity Outdoor Channel. Check out Tim Montana's Wild Side... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXFgscqqmXc Multiple targets, many push-ups, and a mess of mud confront country music artist Tim Montana, guitarist Canadian Tom, and ex-Navy … [Read More...] about Country Music and the Hellfire Shooting Jamboree Challenge. Tim Montana’s Wild Side Episode 3
Competition Nerve Control From The Experts: Air Rifle
When it comes to marksmanship competition, skills can only go so far – having a strong mental game is also a key part of reaching success. In an effort to gain tips on better regulating the psychological aspects of competitive shooting, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) asked respected … [Read More...] about Competition Nerve Control From The Experts: Air Rifle
Sign Up Now for 2021 Camp Perry Open Event Now Featuring Smallbore
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Camp Perry Open indoor air gun match is fast approaching! Celebrating its 15th season, the 2021 Camp Perry Open will boast an exciting new schedule, including a smallbore rifle match (featuring modern scoring technology) and an … [Read More...] about Sign Up Now for 2021 Camp Perry Open Event Now Featuring Smallbore
Diving for Air: How the Local Dive Shop Can (or Can’t) Keep Your Airguns Charged
High-pressure air doesn’t grow on trees. Nor does it fall from the sky. Sometimes you have to dive for it. One of the challenges to using pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) airguns is figuring out where you’re going to get your air. That old bike pump in the garage won’t do it as it might only generate … [Read More...] about Diving for Air: How the Local Dive Shop Can (or Can’t) Keep Your Airguns Charged
Chair Gunnery
I have a hypothetical question for you. If one lived in a suburban community, under the iron-fisted rule of a neighborhood association, and said person had an interest in installing a portable, ballistic support and targeting system capable of enabling precise airgun shots against backyard … [Read More...] about Chair Gunnery
USA Shooting Wraps Up Winter Airgun Event at CMP’s Air Gun Ranges
By Kate Gest, USA Shooting Media, and Ashley Brugnone, CMP Staff Writer Port Clinton, Ohio- Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, USA Shooting, with the help of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), hosted the 2020 Winter Airgun Championships (WAG) in December. The event … [Read More...] about USA Shooting Wraps Up Winter Airgun Event at CMP’s Air Gun Ranges
Getting Your PCP Fill at Paintball Centers
Got a fancy new Pre-Charged Pneumatic airgun? Thinking about moving into the PCP arena? If so, then you’re going to need lots of compressed air. Without getting into the more unusual solutions, there are five different ways to refill an air cylinder. Use a high-pressure hand pump. It works and … [Read More...] about Getting Your PCP Fill at Paintball Centers
