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Featured All-Scholastic Team Member – Lydia Koetting

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Name: Lydia Koetting
State: Missouri
Program: SASP
Team: Arnold Junior Shooters

How the SASP has helped me as a young person: The Scholastic Action Shooting Program has helped me develop as a young person by allowing me to express who I am through the sport I love competing in. It helps me with my social skills, team work skills, and allows for me to expand my knowledge and help to teach others what I know.

About the NRA/SSSF All Scholastic Team

The All-Scholastic Team recognizes the top student athletes in the SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting Program for their achievements in the classroom, on the range and in their communities. Through an application process, 2017 All-Scholastic Team Members have proven academic excellence by posting 3.0 or better grade point averages, shooting excellent scores in recent competition (95% in trap or skeet, 85% in sporting clays, 88% in international trap/skeet or 75 seconds or less for SASP) and by demonstrating outstanding community involvement.

See profiles for the 2017 SSSF/NRA All Scholastic Team Members

August Is National Shooting Sports Month!

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NEWTOWN, Conn. — There are countless celebration days and months in America, and now the shooting sports have one of their own. The National Shooting Sports Foundation has declared August to be National Shooting Sports Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s great pastimes — target shooting — and to encourage newcomers and experienced shooters to #LETSGOSHOOTING.

NSSF developed the celebration month to focus the attention of everyone in the shooting sports community — shooting ranges, firearms retailers, manufacturers and recreational shooters — on the fun and excitement of target shooting.

An estimated 50 million Americans participate in target shooting sports, and millions more have expressed interest in learning about rifle, shotgun and handgun shooting, according to NSSF research.

“With so much going on in people’s lives today, the shooting sports offer an opportunity to tune out distractions, learn a new skill, socialize and share their experiences,” said NSSF President and CEO Steve Sanetti. “It’s important to remember to pass on our traditions and to reflect on our unique freedoms that make participating in them possible.”

Experienced shooters are encouraged to introduce family members and friends to this rewarding lifetime activity, and newcomers without mentors will discover a safe, supportive introduction to recreational shooting at a range near them.

To help people find ways to celebrate, NSSF has launched www.ShootingSportsMonth.org. Among its many interactive features, the site contains an easy range search by state, events and sales promotions across the country and many other resources for target shooters of all skill levels.

Safety, of course, goes hand in hand with enjoying the shooting sports. Following safe firearms handling procedures and securely storing firearms when not in use are priorities for shooters. Find more about firearm safety at www.ShootingSportsMonth.org.

“It’s going to be fun month,” said Zach Snow, NSSF Director, Shooting Range Services. “And we want to know how everyone is celebrating. Tell us on our Facebook page, share your Instagram and Twitter posts with the hashtag #LetsGoShooting, let’s make this month one to remember.”

Learn more at ShootingSportsMonth.org.

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About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 12,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, visit www.nssf.org.

SCTP & SASP News Roundup

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Here are a few local stories about our local Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting Program teams hitting local media around the country in recent weeks

See more news from earlier in July…

A look at the “numbers” for the 2017 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) & Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Championships

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The 2017 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Championships, held at the Cardinal Shooting Center, July 8 thru 15, in Marengo, Ohio  are officially “in the books” and here’s a look at the final numbers.

The 2017 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Championships brought together competitive shooters, ages 8 to 23, from 32 states to compete for national titles in the shotgun disciplines of American Trap, Handicap Trap, Bunker Trap, Trap Doubles, Skeet, Skeet Doubles and Sporting Clays. Pistol and rifle competitors competed for steel shooting titles in Rimfire Pistol, Centerfire Pistol, Iron Sight Rifle and Optics Rifle divisions.

The Numbers At-a-Glance:

  • 1,043,100 Competitive rounds were fired by 2,687 shooting sports competitors from 32 states during the 8 day event (Approx. 1.4 million including the games and practice)
  • Participation in the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) increased 119%, from 2013 to 2017 (from 199 to 436 athletes)
  • Participation in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) increased 19.5%, from 2013 to 2017 (from 1883 to 2251 athletes)
  • Women are the fastest growing segment of the shooting sports, making up 18% of the National Championship competitors (16% of SCTP shooters, 30% of SASP shooters)
  • $425,000.00 (SCTP) and $84,750.00 (SASP) MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Funds earned at the 2017 National Championships
  • SSSF has awarded $100,000 in scholarships to SCTP and SASP participants this season and over $300,000 in total scholarships since 2013
  • SCTP and SASP make up the largest youth shooting program in the country with over 16,211 youth athletes in 45 states (14,854 in SCTP, 1,357 in SASP)
  • 6.3 million clay targets were thrown during the 2016-17 SCTP competition season as recorded by the SSSF’s SHOT 5 team registration and event management system

Awards presented during the 2017 National Championships:

  • Trophies – 186
  • Plaques – 90
  • Medals – 1,290
  • Cups – 10
  • Belt Buckles – 60
  • Leather Bags and shell box holders (HOA Awards) – 20
  • Cases of Shotgun Ammo – 170
  • Firearms – 67

Now for the Important Stuff:

  • Free Pizzas handed out on Thursday evening – 500
  • Free Hamburgers and Hotdogs handed out on Wednesday night – 578
  • FREE Ice Cream (Sponsored by Browning) served – 450 in 25 minutes
  • Rifle & Pistol rounds consumed in SASP demos and side matches >8,000

 

2017 Nationals Gun Raffle Winners

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The 2017 Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program National championships had many winners, both on and off the range! A total of 67 firearms were awarded during nationals and below are some of the highlights. Congratulations to everyone who participated and supported the SCTP and SASP!

Browning X-Bolt White Gold Winner  – Nichole Baumann, Saukville WI
This raffle supported the Browning scholarship winner, Woodrow Glazer who earned the $6,600 college scholarship.

Blaser F16 Winner at Nationals – Bruce McGaha, Clarksville TN
The Blaser F16 raffle supports SCTP scholarship recipients and the SCTP!

Kolar Gun Winner – Connie Hobbs, Florida
This raffle supported SCTP teams across the country with the opportunity for teams to earn additional funds to their Team Endowment accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation.

Here are the top teams earning MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Funds via the Kolar raffle:

$8,000 – 1st place – BHS Demons, WI (803 tickets sold)

$7,000 – 2nd place – Young Guns @ Quail Creek, FL (632 tickets sold)

$6,000 – 3rd Place – Hillsdale College, MI (600 tickets sold)

$5,000 – 4th Place – Ben Avery Clay Crushers, AZ (440 tickets sold)

$4,000 – 5th Place – Central Falcons, WI (420 tickets sold)

SASP National Raffle Winners

Dan Wesson Pointman Nine –  Martin Lowery, OH
Sig Sauer 1911 –  Jim Koetting, MO
Mossberg MMR Tactical – Barbara Seevers, MO
Browning 1911 – Cathi Selden, TN
Taurus – PT 111 – Ed Gaines, OH

Here are the top teams earning MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Funds via the SASP raffle:

$5000 – Three way tie for 1st Place
Team Loco Motion, VA
Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports, WI
Buckeye Bullet Busters, OH

$2,000 – 4th Place Arnold Junior Shooters, MO

$1000.00 – 5th Place Ross County Steel Ringers, OH

SCTP & SASP News Roundup – July 2017!

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There’s been LOTS happening around the country leading up to the 2017 SCTP and SASP National Championships. Here are a few stories from around the country in the past couple of weeks.

Support SSSF on Amazon Prime Day

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Amazon’s third-annual Prime Day is on Tuesday, July 11 and will feature more than 100,000 deals exclusively for Prime members, making it one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

When you shop at smile.amazon.com Amazon will donate to Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation Inc. When you #StartWithaSmile on #PrimeDay, Amazon donates to Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation Inc. Shop for great deals at smile.amazon.com/ch/20-8484121

Featured All-Scholastic Team Member Megan Carty

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Name: Megan Carty
State: Iowa
Program: Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP)
Team: Steel Shooters of Traer

How the SASP has helped me as a young person: SASP has taught me the importance of commitment and open-mindedness.  In order to further my shooting skills I have to stay committed to practicing and getting better and I have to stay open-minded about changing how I shoot.

About the NRA/SSSF All Scholastic Team

The All-Scholastic Team recognizes the top student athletes in the SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting Program for their achievements in the classroom, on the range and in their communities. Through an application process, 2017 All-Scholastic Team Members have proven academic excellence by posting 3.0 or better grade point averages, shooting excellent scores in recent competition (95% in trap or skeet, 85% in sporting clays, 88% in international trap/skeet or 75 seconds or less for SASP) and by demonstrating outstanding community involvement.

See profiles for the 2017 SSSF/NRA All Scholastic Team Members

Scholarship Fundraising Banquet July 10th at Cardinal Shooting Center

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All SCTP/SASP teams and industry partners attending the National Championships in Marengo, Ohio, July 8-15, are invited to attend our youth scholarship fundraising banquet on Monday, July 10, at the Cardinal Center’s “Hitters Building” from 5-10 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now and are limited to the first 300 sold! There are two options for ticket purchases:

  1. $70/ticket including dinner, SSSF Supporting Membership, Browning two knife Set and door prize entry
    or
  2. $30/ticket for dinner and door prize entry only

Proceeds from this banquet will be used in part for next year’s graduating seniors’ scholarships.

Enjoy a night out and meet industry partners as well as other parents from around the country! We would like to keep this banquet to adults as much as possible, as there will be adult beverages served at this banquet.

We will have live auction items including trips to Belize, Coast Rica, Africa and St. Thomas. There will be Alaska fishing trips, an elk and mule deer hunt, redfish trip in New Orleans, Argentina dove hunts and much more!

Silent auction items will be provided by many industry vendors and onsite vendors. Twenty five to 30 firearms will be raffled off through various games, including shotguns, rifles and pistols from many industry partners, such as CZ-USA, Browning, Beretta, Blaser, SKB, Mossberg, TriStar, Winchester, Fab Arm / Caesar Guerini, FN America, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, GLOCK and Sig Sauer!

So, bring your lucky rabbit’s foot and enjoy a great night out supporting our youth during the 2017 National Championships.

Onsite tickets will be available if 300 have not been sold prior to the event. Contact Amanda (Awondrash@sssfonline.com) or April (acarr@sssfonline.com) or stop by the Central Entry Building at the Cardinal Center during regular event hours to buy your tickets.

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