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Ohio Steel Stingers Give Back

Written on May 1, 2018.

Story by Tom Kilbane – Ohio Steel Stingers

In the Spirit of giving back to our community the Ohio Steel Stinger athletes volunteered at on April 28, 2018 to run the bases with special needs children from the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio Area. The Team joined the baseball players with various special needs at the Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields in Fairfield, Ohio.

The Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields at Hatton Park are the realization of one of several charitable works envisioned by the late major league pitcher and Reds broadcaster Joe Nuxhall.

Encounters with service organizations dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities, as well as his association with amateur sports organizations of all kinds, led Joe to the realization that no baseball diamonds existed to facilitate unrestricted play for people with physical and mental challenges. He developed a resolve to provide such a ballpark for his community.

The Ohio Steel Stingers were partnered with individual players to help them hit the ball, run the bases, field the ball or just have fun. Smiles were seen throughout the park from the players and their new buddies.

Aguila Ammunition USA to Sponsor SASP

Written on April 27, 2018.

The SASP would like to welcome Aguila Ammunition USA as a Silver Sponsor of its program this shooting season!

Since 1961, Aguila Ammunition has been dedicated to developing and manufacturing self-defense, recreational, hunting, law enforcement, and military ammunition. As one of the largest Rimfire manufacturers in the world, they’re proud to offer a wide array of ammo engineered for reliability and performance. And it all starts with a careful and extensive process of sourcing raw materials. Bottom line: Only choice materials enter their factory, so only choice products leave it. Guaranteed.

Texas Armament and Technology is the exclusive distributor of Aguila Ammunition. In addition, it provides training and consulting services for some of the world’s largest companies in the aerospace and defense sectors.

“Aguila Ammunition is proud to partner with the SASP and support its mission of providing team shooting opportunities for young athletes,” says Kristi Drawe, Director of Marketing for Aguila Ammunition. “We’re looking forward to being a part of this year’s National Championships and introducing young shooters to the Aguila brand.”

“We’re very excited to have Aguila Ammunition on board as a Silver Sponsor this year,” said Rick Leach, SASP’s National Director. “The quality and reliability of their ammo is unmatched in the shooting industry and I know our athletes are going to benefit from using their product in competition!”

Look for Aguila at this year’s national championships being held July 14th – 21stat the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio!

Are you or your company interested in being part of or supporting the Scholastic Action Shooting Program? If so, please download the 2018 SASP Media Guide or contact Rick Leach, SASP National Director at rleach@sssfonline.com.

Ruger Police Service Six on Auction to Benefit SASP

Written on April 25, 2018.

Ruger Firearms has generously donated a Police Service-Six® .357 mag – 1986 revolver to benefit the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP). The revolver is being auctioned on Gunbroker.com now through May 2, 12:30PM eastern time.

We have for auction a Ruger® Police Service-Six® double-action revolver. The serial number on this revolver is 159-93030, and the production date is April 10, 1986. The revolver had been shipped to a commercial distributor and then returned to the factory. There are no notes as to why it was returned. A letter “U” is stamped to the right of the serial number located on the bottom of the grip frame. The “U” indicates a used firearm. This .357 Magnum stainless revolver holds six rounds. The major parts are heat-treated chrome-molybdenum steel. Features include a 4” heavy barrel and fixed sights. It has a square butt grip frame featuring checkered walnut grip panels with silver-colored Ruger eagle medallions. Service-Six® revolvers were first introduced in 1971 and were in production through 1987. The GP100® double-action revolver, which is still in production today, replaced the Police Service-Six®, Security-Six®, and Speed-Six® revolvers. The Ruger® Service-Six® revolver is being sold “as is,” and 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.

View this revolver on Gunbroker.com and place your bid now!

Ruger has committed to supporting the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) through a series of Gunbroker.com auctions running through spring 2018 with a new auction beginning each Wednesday at 12:30 pm EST.

Walker’s Renews Platinum Level Sponsorship With SASP

Written on April 16, 2018.

Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) has announced that Walker’s, LLC has renewed their Platinum Level Sponsorship for 2018.

The Walker’s line of products (www.gsmoutdoors.com/walkers/) are widely considered the industry standard for shooting protection and safety. With the introduction of advanced digital circuitry and Nano-Tech water repellence, Walker’s continues to raise the bar.

“Walker proudly continues its support of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program’s youth development efforts,” said Ben Smith, Director of Sales and Marketing for Walker’s. “We’re building our future leaders through the use of the shooting sports.”

“For over 25 years Walker’s has developed innovative solutions for hearing protection & enhancement,” said Rick Leach, SASP National Director. “We’re very pleased to have them back as a Platinum Sponsor and are grateful for their generous support of our program.”

Walton Added as New SASP Director of Development

Written on March 29, 2018.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is pleased to announce Mr. Kelvin Walton is joining the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) staff as Director of Development. Walton will report to Rick Leach, SASP National Director.

“SASP is excited to have Kelvin join our staff and help grow SASP,” said Leach. “Kelvin’s past business experience as well as serving as both a SASP and a SCTP coach gives him the knowledge to explain both our youth development programs to schools, future athletes, and coaches as he works with them to get more athletes participating in our safe and enjoyable sport.”

After 20 years of full time military and law enforcement service, Kelvin spent the last 8 years as a manager with a global private security company. He will be able to utilize his strong management, leadership and organizational skill to help grow SASP. Kelvin is pursuing his master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in non-profits.

Kelvin was a longtime youth baseball coach and started out as a parent volunteer with SCTP and SASP. He is an assistant trap and pistol coach with Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports (WI) and holds current NRA Level 1 Pistol coach, Level 1 Trap coach, and Range Safety Officer certifications. Kelvin has assisted with SASP and Pheasants Forever banquets. He also works with local veterans groups and helped coordinate a fundraising trap shoot for Healing Patriots.

“I am excited to be part of SASP and promoting youth shooting sports,” said Walton. “I look forward to working with existing teams and helping new teams start up. ”

Walton’s first day with the SASP will be April 9^th and he will be working primarily from his home office in Grafton, WI.

RUGER® Engraved 50th Anniversary 357 Mag Blackhawk to Benefit SASP

Written on March 28, 2018.

Ruger Firearms has generously donated a revolver to benefit the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP). The revolver is being auctioned on Gunbroker.com now through April 25, 12:30PM eastern time.

The Ruger® Blackhawk® single-action revolver in .357 Magnum was Sturm, Ruger’s first-ever centerfire revolver and is the foundation of the legendary Ruger single-action family. Available only in 2005, the 50th Anniversary New Model Blackhawk offers a unique opportunity to own a revolver with the look and feel of the original “Flat Top” design and all the benefits of 50 years of continuous refinements. Like the 1955 Ruger Blackhawk, the 50th Anniversary New Model Blackhawk is chambered in .357 Magnum with a 4-5/8 inch barrel. It offers many original features including a blued, original Blackhawk-size “Flat Top” frame with a micro-adjustable rear sight, and a smaller pre-1962 “XR-3” grip frame with checkered “hard rubber” grips bearing original-style black Ruger medallions. This 50th Anniversary New Model Blackhawk has a serial number of 520-02060 and was roll marked March 16, 2005. It was shipped to Automated Finishing for engraving work and features a Western-style scroll engraving on the top strap, cylinder, cylinder frame, and grip frame. This engraved model WAS NOT a regular production. The revolver has been stored in its original red plastic 50th Anniversary Blackhawk case along with an anniversary booklet, original instruction manual, marketing materials, case lock and keys. Please note that the winning bidder of this auction is responsible for paying the Federal Excise Tax. 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.

View this revolver on Gunbroker.com and place your bid now!

Ruger has committed to supporting the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) through a series of Gunbroker.com auctions running through mid-April, with a new auction beginning each Wednesday at 12:30 pm EST. Upcoming auctions will include many rare “one-of-a-kind” sample firearms!

Auction for Ruger 25th Anniversary .44 Carbine

Written on March 22, 2018.

Ruger Firearms has generously donated a 25th Anniversary .44 Carbine rifle to benefit the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP). The rifle is being auctioned on Gunbroker.com now through April 4, 12:30PM eastern time.

The serial number is 103-13221 and the rollmark date is September 29, 1982. In 1985 Ruger announced that, after 25 years of continuous production, it would stop manufacturing the famous Model 44 autoloading carbine. Ruger offered a Special Edition of 1,800, 25th Anniversary .44 Carbine rifles to celebrate the close of an era. The anniversary rifle was listed in the 1985 catalog and the suggested retail price was $495.00. The 25th Anniversary Model 44 Carbine shows the compact design and classic lines which contributed to the great success of this model. These Limited Edition rifles are specially rollmarked “1961 – 1985 ~ 25th ANNIVERSARY” on the barrel, and they have a specially designed nickel silver medallion set into the walnut stock. Features of this rifle include an American walnut stock with a barrel band at the front of the forend. a folding-leaf rear sight with a reversible U/square notch plate adjustable for elevation and a gold bead front sight. The frame is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. It also features a curved, metal butt plate and tubular magazine that holds four cartridges. The 25th Anniversary .44 Carbine will be shipped in a special Anniversary box along with an original manual, purchaser record card, and a “Firearms Safety Depends on You” booklet. Also included in this auction is a .44 Carbine 25th Anniversary medallion, along with a “blank” box end label and a 25th Anniversary decal. This rifle is being sold “as is.” The purchaser assumes all liability for its safe and proper ownership, storage, use, and resale. The rifle is a part of the Ruger factory collection in Southport, Connecticut, and a Certificate of Authenticity will be mailed to the winner of the. Note: the winner of this auction will be responsible for paying the Federal Excise Tax.

View this rifle on Gunbroker.com and place your bid now!

SASP 2018 Northeast Spring Regional

Written on March 19, 2018.

Join us in at Camp Hinds in Maine for the 2018 SASP Northeast Spring Regional!

Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018 (rain or shine)

Match Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Camp William Hinds, 146 Plains Road Raymond, ME

General Information

Match Fee: $25

Times: 8:00 am check in begins

8:30 am shooters meeting, safety briefing

9:00 am match begins

All shooters will start at 9:00 AM and shooting will continue until all are finished. No food available onsite. Questions contact Annie Tarbox 408-856-8453

REGISTRATION: Log into your team in SHOT system, select Competitions bottom left. Click on the “Click to View Shoots” tab. Then click on Regional Shoots tab. Then select the shoot you want to participate to the right. Then from there click on an open slot name your squad and enter the athletes. (If athletes do not appear in the drop-down menu, check to be sure you have their SASP Classification entered in the team SHOT registration. You may also pay online by clicking on the VOUCHER tab next to the Squad tab.

Watch the video tutorial on how to register your team for the match.

HOSTED BY: Pine Tree Council BSA

For additional information contact Rick Leach at rleach@sssfonline.com or 262-894-4284

Ruger Donates 1982 Standard Model Pistol

Written on February 28, 2018.

Ruger Firearms has generously donated a 1982 Standard Model pistol to benefit the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP).

The pistol is being auctioned on Gunbroker.com now through March 14, 12:30PM eastern time.

This week’s auction is a Ruger® Standard Model Pistol. The serial number is 17-76914 and the testfire date is February 11, 1982. This pistol has never been fired beyond normal testing during manufacture. Manufacture of the Standard Model pistols began in 1949 and were in production until the Mark II series was introduced in 1982. That makes this one of the last Standard Models produced. This pistol features a tapered 4-3/4” barrel; a fixed, wide-blade Patridge-type front sight; and a windage-adjustable, square notch, dovetail-mounted rear sight. The grip panels are made of butaprene-type hard rubber with sharp diamond checkering and a silver-colored Ruger eagle medallion inlaid in the right grip panel. The trigger is grooved and has a 3/8 inch wide curved finger surface. The Standard Model Pistol will be shipped in its original yellow and black-hinged cardboard box along with a 9-shot magazine, original instruction manual, purchaser record card, and marketing literature. The pistol is being sold “as is,” and the purchaser assumes all liability for its safe and proper ownership, storage, use, and resale. Please note that the winning bidder of this auction is responsible for paying the Federal Excise Tax. The pistol 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.

View this pistol on Gunbroker.com and place your bid now!

Ruger Donates 1981 .44 Carbine Rifle to Benefit Scholastic Action Shooting Program

Written on February 22, 2018.

Ruger Firearms has generously donated a Ruger® .44 Carbine Rifle manufactured in 1981 to benefit the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP).

The rifle is being auctioned on Gunbroker.com now through March 7th, 12:30PM eastern time.

You are bidding on a .44 Carbine rifle. The serial number is 102-64287. The rifle was manufactured January 28, 1981. There is some bluing worn off of the magazine release. Please go to the Ruger website to view additional photos of this rifle: https://ruger.com/links/auction.html This 44 Carbine rifle features a fixed tubular magazine that holds four rounds plus one round in the chamber. It has an American walnut stock with a curved, metal butt plate, and a barrel band at the front of the forend. This 44R model features a blued, 18-1/2 inch barrel with a folding leaf rear sight adjustable for elevation, and a 1/16 inch gold bead front sight. The frame is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The rifle is being sold “as is.” The purchaser assumes all liability for its safe and proper ownership, storage, use, and resale. The .44 Carbine rifle will be shipped in the 44 Carbine rifle box it had been stored in along with an appropriate instruction manual. Please note that the winning bidder of this auction is responsible for paying the Federal Excise Tax. The rifle 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.