Munich (GER), 30 November 2018 – Vladimir Lisin (RUS) is the new ISSF President. He beat Italy’s Luciano Rossi in the succession to the 38-year long presidency of Olegario Vázquez Raña (MEX). At the ISSF General Assembly held today at the Munich Park Hotel, in Germany, 136 member federations were present, in addition to 23 proxies, […]
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Daystate Airguns Celebrates 40th Anniversary
A 40th birthday is well worth marking and Daystate certainly celebrated theirs in style! On Monday the 3rd of December, they welcomed some 50 friends, colleagues and members of the press to the wonderful Royal Armoury in Leeds to remember the company’s illustrious past and open a window into its bright future.
On display were some 50 classic Daystate models, including some unusual ones that few had ever seen. There was also a chance to see the first ever successful airgun, the Girandoni that was in fact a weapon of war. This was on loan from the Armoury and is just one of some 29,000 guns they hold as the UK collection of firearms. Many present had never seen one of these in the flesh and were clearly delighted to have the opportunity given to them.
31st Annual George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest Winners Announced
FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 31st annual George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest. Held in November at NRA Headquarters in Fairfax, Va., the 2018 contest featured 350 entries submitted by young artists from all over the country. Begun in 1987, the Youth Wildlife Art Contest challenges students to […]
Air Arms nominated for the Great British Shooting Awards
Air Arms are proud to be included in the nominations in the Great British Shooting Awards. The award ceremony is dedicated to recognizing organisations, products and people within the shooting industry. 11 categories are open to voting by the British shooting public. Air Arms have been shortlisted for Ammunition of the Year for the Diabolo Field […]
Velocity Outdoor Announces National Account Manager
Bloomfield, NY – Velocity Outdoor announced that Mike Lindahl has joined the company as National Account Manager. Mike is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with experience in servicing customers and driving organizational revenue growth. “I’m honored to join the talented team at Velocity Outdoor and be a part of a company with such a […]
U.S. Coast Guard to Acquire SIG AIR Pro Force P229 Airsoft Pistol for Training
Newington, N.H. (November 2, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the United States Coast Guard will acquire the SIG AIR Pro Force P229 airsoft pistol to be used for training with their Cadets and Guardsmen. The SIG AIR Pro Force line of products from SIG SAUER includes high-end airsoft pistols designed to be […]
NRA’s Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program Reaches 31 Million Children
FAIRFAX, Va. – The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program, NRA’s groundbreaking gun accident prevention course for children, has achieved another milestone by reaching its 31 millionth child. Created in 1988 by past NRA President Marion P. Hammer, in consultation with elementary school teachers, law enforcement officers, and child psychologists, the program provides pre-K through third grade children with […]
Pyramyd Air’s Backyard Brawl Contest Enters its Final Phase
Video contest offers shooters free targets and a chance to win a $3,000 Prize Package from Pyramyd Air Cleveland, Ohio, October 31, 2018–Coming off the recent success of the fifth annual Pyramyd Air Cup, Pyramyd Air’s Backyard Brawl Contest is entering its final phases. Ending on November 10, this one-of-a-kind contest offers airgunners free Gunslynger Targets and a chance […]
USA Shooting Welcomes New Board Members
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The board of USA Shooting is proud to welcome four new directors with a variety of experience and expertise to its ranks. Joining the Board of Directors (BOD) are Scott Williams, David Meltzer, Rick Marsh and Chad Whittenburg. During a special board meeting on October 23, Board Chairman Jeff Price and Independent Director Kristen Raskopf resigned from their positions on the […]
Student Air Rifle Program (SAR) Partners with NRA Foundation
Imperial, MO – The Student Air Rifle Program (SAR) is thrilled to partner with the NRA Foundation to offer SAR equipment grants to Pennsylvania schools. “Programs like SAR allow students an opportunity to learn firearms safety and shooting sports fundamentals promoting character, responsibility, and self-esteem. We are pleased to be a part of the SAR […]