2025 Progressive Position Pistol Regional

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The Maspenock Rod and Gun Club proudly hosted the 2025 Progressive Position Pistol Regional competition on May 18th, drawing youth athletes and shooting sports enthusiasts from across the region for a day of precision, sportsmanship, and exceptional marksmanship.

Sanctioned by Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), the event showcased the talents of junior athletes participating in the Progressive Position Pistol (PPP) discipline, which helps develop fundamental pistol skills in a safe and structured environment. Competitors ranged in age and skill level, progressing through supported, one-handed, and eventually the international open positions as part of the PPP development program.

"The growth of pistol shooting starts with our volunteers, coaches, and parents—they are the backbone of these athletes' success," commented James Hall, SSSF Programs Manager for International Rifle and Pistol. "We’re excited to continue building on the Progressive Position Pistol youth program and to make precision pistol a truly competitive and thriving discipline nationwide.”

The Maspenock Rod and Gun Club, a long-standing supporter of youth shooting programs in Massachusetts, provided a welcoming and professional environment, ensuring a smooth and successful competition. The club extends its sincere gratitude to all volunteers, sponsors, and families who contributed to making the event a success.

“This event reflects the dedication of young athletes, their families, and coaches who are helping grow the next generation of competitive pistol shooters,” said Manny Snyderman, match director at Maspenock Rod and Gun Club. “We were honored to host such a spirited and disciplined group of competitors.”

For more information about future PPP events or youth shooting opportunities contact Programs Manager, James Hall: james@mysasp.com

RUGER Continues Youth Philanthropy as Blue Diamond Sponsor of SSSF

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In 2024, RUGER became the first sponsor to become a Blue Diamond level sponsor of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) by supporting youth shooting sports at over $75,000 a year. Ruger's support of the SSSF is long-standing. Originally a Founding Partner of the SSSF's Scholastic Action Shooting Program in 2012, the company's support continues into 2025 as a Blue Diamond sponsor of both the SSSF's SASP and SCTP youth development programs.

Paul Pluff, Ruger's Public Relations Manager said, "Ruger is honored to be the first sponsor to reach the Blue Diamond level in supporting such a worthy cause that teaches safe, responsible handling of firearms.” "We are honored to have a great company like Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. as a sponsor of our youth development programs," commented Rick Leach, SSSF President & Executive Director and National Director of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program. "RUGER celebrated their 75th year of making quality firearms last year, and we appreciate their support. Throughout the year, Ruger runs auctions on Gun Broker to support charities. We are humbled that they would select us to be a beneficiary of those funds."
Are you or your company interested in supporting the largest youth competitive shooting program in the world? Please contact Rick Leach, SSSF President & Executive Director and National Director at rleach@sssfonline.com

SSSF Supporting Collegiate Pistol Sports Across the Nation

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For the past four years, the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) has proudly hosted the Intercollegiate Pistol Championships, continuing its commitment to growing Olympic-style pistol shooting opportunities for athletes of all ages. This national-level competition brings together top collegiate talent from across the country, giving student-athletes a chance to showcase their skills on one of the sport's biggest stages.

Beyond championship events, SSSF supports and recognizes collegiate club pistol teams at a variety of universities nationwide. These programs offer students a chance to compete, train, and grow within a structured team environment—even if their school doesn’t offer a varsity shooting team. Several of these colleges also provide scholarship opportunities related to marksmanship and participation, creating meaningful pathways for athletes to continue their shooting careers while pursuing higher education.

Whether you're a current high school shooter looking ahead to college or a university student interested in starting a team, the SSSF is a valuable resource for navigating collegiate shooting sports.

To learn more about SSSF’s involvement with collegiate programs and International Pistol and Action shooting, visit the College Corner on the SSSF website:
https://mysasp.com/college-corner/

Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation Awards $30,000 In Scholarships to Youth Athletes

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As part of its commitment to youth development and advancement of its members, the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) announces the recipients of the newly established SSSF BRUNO BUTTI & MAE (DOMENICA CARERI) BUTTI SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Recipients are youth shooting sports athletes of the SSSF's Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program. Each recipient has been awarded $3000 each thanks to the incredible generosity of the Butti family.
Athlete NameTeamState
Colton JacksonRiver Region Clay CrushersAlabama
Isabelle KC SparlinTucson Straight ShootersArizona
Camille FusonHawksFlorida
Carter VaughnArnold Junior ShootersMissouri
Kaylee A. ShanerLawrence County Young Gun Range RacerPennsylvania
Braydon SargentWilliam BlountTennessee
Derrick GrayCentral Texas Shooting TeamTexas
Samantha WeberKaty DustersTexas
Sadie RichterHudson RaidersWisconsin
Wade CongdonHudson Raiders SASP Shooting TeamWisconsin

Since 2013, the SSSF has awarded over $1,231,500 in scholarship funds benefiting over 1,290 student athletes, from nearly all 50 states in the Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting programs. To donate to support youth shooting sports click here: https://sssfonline.org/donate/

SSSF Awards $120,000 In Scholarships for Youth Shooting Sports Athletes

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Since 2013, the SSSF has awarded over $1,231,500 in scholarship funds benefiting over 1,290 student athletes, from nearly all 50 states in the Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting programs.

We are pleased to announce that the SSSF has awarded $120,000 in scholarships so far in 2025! Congratulations to these outstanding student athletes and good luck in all future endeavors!

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2025 All Scholastic Team Period Open

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The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is proud to invite all qualified 2024 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) athletes to apply for the SSSF All Scholastic Team. The All Scholastic Team recognizes achievements of student athletes in the shooting sports for their accomplishments in the classroom, in their communities and on the range. Eligible athletes of all ages are invited to apply.

Find Requirements and How To Apply Here

Forever Fund Raffle Winners

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SK Guns Engraved NWTF 50th Anniversary gun set – J Pecora, MA

Bettinsoli Omega Steel Lite 20 GA – L. Schmit, WI

Winchester Safes Bandit 19 Safe – T Wenzlaff, WI

Silencer Central Banish 30 Suppressor J Kielbasa, WI

RCBS Reloading Press and Hodgdon 8lbs Powder Certificate - B Till, SC

RCBS Reloading Press and Hodgdon 8lbs Powder Certificate – L Hanneman, ND

Certificate for Ruger SR1911 – G Hernandez, UT

Certificate for GLOCK of winners choice - M Jennings, FL

Silencer Central Solo 22 Suppressor - B Develli, PA

Silencer Central Solo 22 Suppressor – S Stephenson, FL

Thank you to our generous donors SK Guns, Bettinsoli, Winchester Safes, Silencer Central, RCBS, Hodgdon Powders, RUGER, and GLOCK, for supporting our Forever Fund Raffle.  Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets and congratulations to the winners.

2024 Giving Season forYouth Shooting Sports Begins Now

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Today marks the beginning of the giving season, with Giving Tuesday just one month away! A worldwide recognition of generosity, Giving Tuesday is an enormous opportunity to raise money for your favorite causes, with $3.1 billion being raised in the US last year alone. 


While December 3rd is recognized as "Giving Tuesday", the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is raising money right now to ensure the future of youth shooting sports forever.

Donations to our Forever Fund Endowment, managed by the MidwayUSA Foundation are underway, with a goal to build our endowment to $25 Million. This amount will ensure the future of our youth development programs “Forever”. Our partners at the MidwayUSA Foundation are ready to match all donations, further leveraging your support towards the goal of guaranteeing the future of youth shooting sports.

Your leveraged support doesn't have to wait until Giving Tuesday! Consider donating to the Forever Fund today at https://bit.ly/SSSForever24

Every little bit helps! The small effort of sharing this link with fellow supporters of youth sports and the 2nd amendment will yield big results. You'd be surprised by who is willing to give a matched donation to this cause!

We also have a Forever Fund Raffle with great prizes donated by our industry sponsors Winchester Safes, GLOCK, Bettinsoli, Ruger, Hodgdon Powders, Silencer Central, RCBS, and SK Guns. Your local youth shooting sports team benefits from these raffle ticket sales, but if you do not have a team in your area to buy tickets from, you can get them here: 

SSSF2025Forever.givesmart.com

Or text SSSF2025Forever to 76278

Thank you for your support of our youth programs and youth shooting sports!

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