Author: Tom Davis

The SASP’s Founding Partner Sponsor, Ruger has been dedicated in their support of our program for over five years and has graciously included the SASP as a beneficiary of Ruger Auctions. Each week from September through December will feature a new Ruger Auctions, with all proceeds being donated in benefit of the SASP!

This week’s auction item is a Ruger® Mark IV™ 22/45™ LITE Model. This distributor exclusive was introduced in May 2020. The serial number of this pistol is 500159971, and Ruger’s records reflect that it was roll marked February 6, 2019. The pistol was never sold and has not been fired beyond normal factory test firing. This pistol features a simple, one-button takedown and precision-molded polymer grip frame with serrated frontstrap and checkered backstrap. It also features an “R-cut” (DOT-DASH-DOT) ventilated OD Green aluminum upper and receiver, gold anodized trigger, and 4.4-inch gold tint coated threaded steel barrel. 

THIS RUGER FIREARM RAISED OVER $800 FOR YOUTH SHOOTING SPORTS!

The SASP’s Founding Partner Sponsor, Ruger has been dedicated in their support of our program for over five years and has graciously included the SASP as a beneficiary of Ruger Auctions. Each week from September through December will feature a new Ruger Auctions, with all proceeds being donated in benefit of the SASP!

Up for auction this week is a Ruger® PC Carbine™ featuring an American Flag Camo with aluminum free-float handguard. The serial number of this rifle is 911-22587, and Ruger’s records reflect that it was roll marked June 4, 2019. The rifle was never sold and has never been fired beyond normal testing during manufacture. This rifle was one of Ruger’s Sales & Marketing photography samples.

This Ruger firearm raised over $900 for youth shooting sports!

The SASP’s Founding Partner Sponsor, Ruger has been dedicated in their support of our program for over five years and has graciously included the SASP as a beneficiary of Ruger Auctions. Each week from September through December will feature a new Ruger Auctions, with all proceeds being donated in benefit of the SASP!

Our latest auction item is a Ruger Vaquero® 45 Long Colt single-action revolver. The Ruger Vaquero® was first introduced in 1993 and is recognized as incorporating the frontier virtues of strength, reliability, and durability. The serial number is 55-25140 and Ruger’s records reflect this revolver was roll marked March 2, 1994. The revolver was never sold and has never been fired beyond normal testing during manufacture. This revolver has a high-gloss stainless steel finish and is equipped with a rounded blade front sight and fixed integral notch rear sight. Other features include a 4-5/8 inch barrel, and a 6-round 45 Long Colt cylinder. It has a traditional western-style, hand-filling grip with rosewood grip panels featuring silver and black Ruger Eagle medallions inserted in the panels. “RUGER VAQUERO® .45 CAL.” is stamped on the left side of the cylinder frame. This Vaquero revolver had been stored in a brown hinged cardboard box along with an appropriate instruction manual and locking device. The revolver is being sold “as is.” The purchaser assumes all liability for its safe and proper ownership, storage, use, and resale. The revolver is a part of the Ruger factory collection in Southport, Connecticut, and a Certificate of Authenticity will be mailed to the winner of the auction

We are excited to bring back the Fall Classic, a match in a virtual format shot from your home range. The 2nd annual competition will begin Saturday, September 25, 2021 and close Sunday, October 10, 2021, at 10 PM CST.

Regional medals will be sent to the top three squads in each discipline for Rookie, Intermediate, Senior, Open, and Collegiate divisions. Individual high overall pistol and rifle for male and female, 1st – 3rd, with all divisions and disciplines combined.

For more details, please see our match flyer below:

https://mysasp.com/…/2021/08/2021-SASP-Fall-Classic.pdf

Guest blog written by SASP Southwest Regional Field Representative, Bill Perkins

The Arizona WildGats hosted its 7th “First Shots” event to introduce new firearm owners and for those seeking guided experience to firearms handling and marksmanship. 95 participants signed up for and attended the introductory program under the guidance of certified coaches and National Champion SASP athletes. The event was free to attendees, with all necessary equipment provided by the WildGats and event partners.

Many of the instructors at the event were University of Arizona students who are on the collegiate team, the WildGats. With National Championship accolades and experience, the WildGats guided participants in firearms safety and marksmanship, enthusiastically teaching the next potential generation of youth shooting sports athletes.

Each time we run a First Shots event, we learn how to do this even better. We have expanded our equipment, enlarged the class size, and our team has more experience.  We have a great partnership with Pima County; our athletes provide most of the manpower and equipment, Pima County provides the facility, publicity and great support for the WildGats.

By the numbers:

2,900 rounds .22 LR fired, provided by WildGats

150 signups in ~30 hours. Attendance was capped in order to provide thorough and efficient instruction for attendees

9 of the attendees were UofA students and potential WildGats

6 participants brought their own guns that they had never shot before

6 S.E.R.P. staff members/employees involved

At the 2021 National Championship, SASP athletes not only competed for the National title with their team, but their scores also determined the top states in the nation for rifle and pistol disciplines.

Congratulations to Iowa, claiming the honors and bragging rights of the fastest state in the nation in both rifle and pistol disciplines! Clear separation occured in the pistol but just four tenths of a second determined 2nd and 3rd in the rifle disciplines!

2021 All-State Champions: