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Win a FREE Ruger 10/22 Shooting Package from Gunz and GunLink
#LetsGoShooting this National Shooting Sports Month… with a Free Rifle Package
August is National Shooting Sports Month – 31 beautiful summer days to celebrate a time-honored pastime and a part of our American heritage.
This month is the perfect time to get out to the range and do some plinking, participate in a shooting course or competition, or – with fall just around the corner – get your hunting rifle zeroed in. It is also the perfect opportunity to take someone who is new to the world of firearms and shooting out and introduce them to firearms safety and other basics.
Whether you are a long-time shooter or just wanting to start dabbling in firearms, GunLink has teamed up with Gunz Incorporated to give away a fantastic shooting package that is equally well suited for popping cans at the range, qualifying at an Appleseed event, or taking down small game this hunting season.
Included in this great shooting package is America’s favorite .22LR rifle, the Ruger 10/22 semi-auto carbine with 2-position cross-bolt safety, Satin Black finish, 1:16 twist 18.5″ barrel featuring gold bead front sight and folding rear sight, and Hardwood Stock. It also comes with Ruger’s famously reliable 10-round rotary magazine, a Weaver 3-9×40 Scope, a Taylor Targets Spinner Target, and Ruger Branded Hard Case.
With more than a dozen ways to enter, this is the perfect way to get involved in this month-long celebration of shooting activities. Get started with the widget below and don’t miss out on the opportunity to score TEN entries just for posting the phrase “#LetsGoShooting with a FREE Rifle” in the giveaway thread on the GunLink Forums!
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Ruger 10/22 Package Giveaway Presented by Gunz and GunLink
SAAMI Welcomes On Target Ammunition as Newest Member
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce that On Target Ammunition has been accepted as a Supporting Member. Based in Grain Valley, Missouri, On Target Ammunition is a leading manufacturer of rifle and pistol cartridges.
“We are excited to have On Target join the SAAMI family,” said Rick Patterson, SAAMI’s Executive Director. “The company brings a unique perspective on the ammunition manufacturing business to the table, and we’re looking forward to working with them.”
“We at On Target are very pleased to become a part of the foremost technical organization in the firearms and ammunition industry,” said Bill Hale, Owner of On Target Ammunition. “As a manufacturer, we desire to support our customers’ requirements by being on the leading edge of technical progress and strongly believe that being a member of SAAMI will provide us with the technical knowledge and standards to become an industry leader.”
Headquartered in Newtown, Connecticut, SAAMI is an association of the nation’s leading manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and components. SAAMI was founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government and is an ANSI-accredited standards developer. SAAMI’s many tasks include creating and publishing industry standards for safety, reliability and interchangeability, coordinating technical data, promoting science-based decision-making by regulators and legislators and promoting safe and responsible firearms use. These efforts are conducted on a global scale. For more information, visit www.saami.org.
About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible transportation, storage and use of these products.
Jeff Paddock wins All-Around Champion Honors at 2018 Crosman All-American Field Target Championship
The 2018 Crosman All-American Field Target Championship (CAAFTC) has come to a successful close. Hosted by the Rochester Brooks Gun Club on July 20-22, there were over 90 competitors from seventeen states, two Canadian Provinces and Puerto Rico.
Jeff Paddock from Olmsted Township OH was the All-Around Champion, knocking down 145 out of 180 targets. Other notable results included Greg Sauve of Green Bay, WI, edging out local competitor Peter Brooks of Rochester, NY to win the WFTF PCP division by just one target with a score of 102 to 101. In the Hunter PCP Division, Tom Himes ultimately triumphed in a shoot off against his brother Dennis Himes after ending the first round in a tie. See a complete listing of all results below.
“It was one of the strongest a fields as you will find in this sport, plus It’s always encouraging to see families participate and new competitors to the field target sport, “said Mark DeBoard, Shooting Services Manager for Crosman. “The Crosman match is one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. and great way for Crosman to support and grow the sport of airgunning.”
The Championship, now in its ninth year, welcomed shooters from The CAAFTC is sanctioned by the American Airgun Field Target Association and is a featured AAFTA Grand Prix event.
About Crosman
Since its founding in 1923, Crosman has been driven by the steadfast pursuit of quality and innovation. Crosman’s history is rooted in the airgun industry, where today Crosman remains the market leader in airguns, airgun ammunition, and consumables. In addition to airguns, Crosman has a diversified product lineup in the outdoor sporting goods industry that includes airsoft, firearms optics and laser aiming devices under the Lasermax brand, and archery products under the CenterPoint brand. Crosman is a subsidiary of Compass Diversified Holdings, LLC (NYSE: CODI).
MagPump Adds More 9mm Retainers To The Lineup
MagPump, LLC is now offering several new adapters – also known as Mag Retainers – for its 9mm magazine loader. With double stack and single stack options available, these Mag Retainers make the 9mm loader more accessible for shooters owning multiple popular gun models.
New 9mm Mag Retainer Models include: Springfield XDM, H&K VP9, P2000, P30, USP P8, Walther P99Q, Canik TP9sfx, Berretta M9/92, Hudson H9, CZ75, Sig 365, and Glock 43.
The Mag Retainers can be purchased individually at local retailers or online at MagPump.com. Each adapter is $19.99 (MSRP) with free shipping when purchased through MagPump’s website.
“The goal is to make all the MagPump units as universal as possible for every type of shooter,” commented MagPump CEO Pete Crawford. “This first release of new Mag Retainers will help take care of so many 9mm customers, both domestic and abroad. We anticipate releasing more newly designed adapters as soon as possible.”
MagPump magazine loaders allow users to load magazines in just seconds without hand fatigue and discomfort, and with less effort and strength than it typically takes to fully load magazines. For more information about the full line of products and to watch a demo of MagPump in action, visit the MagPump website at www.magpump.com.
About MagPump:
MagPump products are developed for passionate gun owners and operators, and offer the fastest solution for easily loading and unloading magazines. Formed in 2016, MagPump, LLC. purchased the assets and patents from MITUSA Manufacturing with the goal and ambition to continue providing innovative firearm accessory products and offering exceptional service for the shooting sports industry.
