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August is National Shooting Sports Month

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NEWTOWN, CT — August is National Shooting Sports Month®, a time to celebrate one of America’s great pastimes — target shooting — a safe, fun activity enjoyed by millions of people across the country, with millions more wanting to take their first shots. Research by the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) shows that 24 million Americans are very interested in learning about the shooting sports, making National Shooting Sports Month the perfect time for someone to give target shooting a try. There are dozens of sports from which to choose, from hitting steel targets with handguns and rifles to breaking clay targets in the shotgun sports of trap, skeet and sporting clays. “The shooting sports truly offer something for everyone,” said Steve Sanetti, NSSF President and CEO. “A day at the range gives people an opportunity to tune out distractions, learn a new skill, socialize and share their experiences.” LetsGoShooting.org, a new website developed by NSSF, is the place to find information about National Shooting Sports Month and the many target shooting sports available. At LetsGoShooting.org, you can also find a shooting range or firearms retailer near you, learn about shooting and sales events, print targets, watch instructional videos and learn how to safely handle and store firearms. And don’t forget the Trigger Time Sweepstakes, which is a big part of National Shooting Sports Month. You’ll be able to enter the sweepstakes at LetsGoShooting.org for a chance to win great prizes totaling more than $35,000 in weekly drawings. NSSF, the trade association for the firearms industry, launched National Shooting Sports Month last year to great success. During that time, recent shooting sports trends, such as more women taking up target shooting and more first-time participants, were obvious at ranges and firearms retailers across the country. “One of the many people interested in trying target shooting may well be in your family — a daughter, son or spouse — or a friend just waiting for you to ask them to spend a day at the range,” said NSSF’s Zach Snow, Director of Shooting Range Services. “Extend that invitation — you’ll be glad you did.” Don’t have a mentor? No problem. Shooting ranges work with newcomers all the time and can help you get started with safe, supervised instruction. Snow encourages the use of the hashtag #LetsGoShooting on social media. “Tell us about your experience on our Facebook page, share your Instagram and Twitter posts,” he said. “It’s going to be fun month, and we want to know how everyone is celebrating.” Spend a day at the range. Learn more about National Shooting Sports Month and target shooting at LetsGoShooting.org.

Virginia Holds First SASP State Match

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The Commonwealth of Virginia held its first SASP State Match on June 26th. The match was hosted by the NRA Headquarters Range and attended by the two Virginia teams as well as a team from North Carolina. In addition to the match, attendees were able to sample the fantastic cuisine at the NRA Headquarters Cafeteria, receive guided tours of the National Firearms Museum and even shop at the NRA Gift Shop with a special SASP discount. A highlight for many in attendance was the opportunity to meet the newly elected NRA President Oliver North who stopped by to wish the 23 competitors well and welcome all to the NRA. In rimfire pistol, the Gaston Young Guns from Gaston County, NC took first place eking out the win by just 0.61 seconds but nonetheless an impressive accomplishment for a team that primarily shoots rifle. Team LoCo Motion of Purcellville took second place with the Winchester Izaak Walton League Blue Ridge Bullets coming in 3rd. At the individual level, Adam Jardines of Team LoCo Motion took first place with Dalton Bridges and Gavin Rainey of Gaston Young Guns taking 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Senior Division. Ethan Jardines of Team LoCo Motion took 1st place in the Intermediate Division followed by Alex Kolosowsky of Gaston Young Guns in 2nd and Maccoy Gilkison of WIWL Blue Ridge Bullets taking 3rd. Due to time constraints, mini matches were held for both rifle optics and iron sights. The teams would like to thank Kelvin Walton the SASP Director of Development for his assistance with the match. Article and photo courtesy Eliot Jardines, SASP Virginia State Advisor

Evan Walechka and Victoria Hendrix capture Championship Titles in Friday’s Last Competitior Standing Competition

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Once again, the trap fields at the Cardinal Shooting Center were again lined up as far as the eye could see as shooters of all ages and sizes stood shoulder to shoulder to compete for some great prizes and the title of Last Competitor Standing on Friday night. Prizes were awarded to the Top 8 Finishers in the Men’s and Ladies Division and the Top 2 Finishers in the College Division. LADIES DIVISION 1st - Victoria Hendrix - AZ Ben Avery (Beretta A300 & Belt Buckle) 2nd - Nicole Breese - IA Solon Spartan (Shamrock Leather Shooting Bag) 3rd - Angie Wolfert - WI Waterford Wolverines (RE Ranger Phantom Shooting Glasses) 4th - Jessica Strasser - WI Waterford Wolverines (Shamrock Leather Shell Holder - 2 cases Ammo) 5th - Aimee Spiering - WI Union Grove Bronco's (Shamrock Leather Shell Holder - 2 cases Ammo) 6th - Kiera Wood - WI Hudson Raiders (2 - Cases Fiocchi Ammo) 7th - Savana Rasmussen - WI Union Grove Bronco's (2 - Cases Fiocchi Ammo) 8th - Skylar Reid - GA Central Georgia Elite (1 - Case Fiocchi Ammo) MEN'S DIVISION 1st - Evan Walechka - WI Jefferson Sportsmens Club (Beretta A300 - Belt Buckle) 2nd - Alex Vanmiddlesworth - MI Fudd Dusters Shooting Team (Shamrock Leather Shooting Bag) 3rd - Evan Barr - OH Moulton Young Guns (RE Ranger Phantom Shooting Glasses) 4th - Brice Matney - KY Smokin Dragons (Shamrock Leather Shell Holder - 2 cases Ammo) 5th Michael Moore - IA North Scott Trap Team (Shamrock Leather Shell Holder - 2 cases Ammo) 6th - Blake Dekker - WI Rocket Trap (2 - Cases Fiocchi Ammo) 7th - Jacob Dies - IA North Scott Trap Team (2 - Cases Fiocchi Ammo) 8th - Isaac Halsne - WI Flyway Clayslayers (1 - Case Fiocchi Ammo) COLLEGIATE DIVISION 1st - Matt Chlupach - IA Ankeny Centenial Jaguars (Shamrock Leather Shooting Bag) 2nd - Brennan Kamer - KY NKTG (1 - Case of Fiocchi Ammunition) This time the Men's Division Champion, Evan Walechka, bested Ladies Champion, Victoria Hendrix in the "Champion of Champions" shoot off and collected the Travel Case. Congratulations to all the winners in each division!

What’s Happening at Nationals

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The 2018 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) national championships kicked off last Saturday, July 14 and concludes on Saturday, July 21. The event is being hosted by the Cardinal Shooting Center located near Marengo, OH. A total of 275 teams from 26 states are participating - some as close as Ohio and as far as Washington. Over 2,700 athletes are scheduled to participate with over 1.25 million competition shots expected to be fired over 8 days. Athletes from around the country are participating in trap, doubles trap, handicap trap, skeet, doubles skeet, sporting clays, bunker trap, action pistol and action rifle events. Many athletes shoot multiple events translating to almost 7,000 total event entries for the eight day competition. In addition to the main competition events there are many popular side events including the "Last Competitor Standing" shotgun competition and the "Beat the Pro" pistol side match. When not shooting, athletes and their families have been spending time with the dozens of vendors on the Cardinal Center grounds and visiting special guests such as Larry and Brenda Potterfield, owners of MidwayUSA and founders of the MidwayUSA Foundation. The Potterfield's have donated over $100 million to youth shooting sports organizations and teams across the country! Because of generous grants made possible by the Potterfield's, the SSSF has been able to contribute nearly $8 million to SCTP and SASP Team Endowment accounts held at the MidwayUSA Foundation. Larry and Brenda enjoyed a day on the grounds featuring a team meet and greet, rifle shooting and trapshooting with youth athletes. Additionally, pro shooter clinics have been conducted for all coaches and athletes to learn. Clinics have featured Dave Miller, Matt Hopkins, Max Michel, Lena Miculek and Ashley Rheuark. Competition results can be found by following these links: Stay tuned to our blog and social media for complete coverage of events from the rest of the week! Also, be sure to search on our official event hashtags #SCTPNationals2018 and #SASPNationals2018 for additional news and photos!

Over 550 Athletes compete in Wednesday’s “Last Competitor Standing” competition at SCTP/SASP National Championships

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One of the most popular attractions at the SCTP/SASP National Championships each year is the Last Competitor Standing competition. This year over 550 athletes competed on Wednesday night after the Opening Ceremonies. The trap fields at the Cardinal Shooting Center were lined up as far as the eye could see as shooters of all ages and sizes stood shoulder to shoulder to compete for some great prizes and the ultimate title of last "man" or "lady" standing. Prizes were awarded to the Top 8 Finishers in the Men's and Ladies Division and the Top 2 Finishers in the College Division. LADIES 1st - Reanna Frauens - FL Young Guns @ Quail Creek (SKB IS300 - Belt Buckle) 2nd - Nicole Brees - IA Solon Springs (Shamrock Leather Shooting Bag) 3rd - Anna Feldman - NE Marion Trap Team (RE Ranger Phantom Shooting Glasses) 4th - Chloe Pemberton - TN South Gibson Trap Team (Shamrock Leather Shell Holder - 2 cases ammo) 5th - Morgan Clark - WI Flyway Clayslayers (Shamrock Leather Shell Holder - 2 cases ammo) 6th - Aimee Spiering - WI Union Grove Bronco's (2 Cases Nobel Sport Ammo) 7th - Grace Voth - NE Marion Trap Team (2 Cases Nobel Sport Ammo) 8th - Jessica Ciezki - WI Waterford Wolverines (1 Case Nobel Sport Ammo) MENS 1st - Kaden Westphal - CO St. Mary's Trap Team (SKB IS300 - Belt Buckle) 2nd - Ethan Jensen - WI Burlington High School Demons (Shamrock Leather Shooting Bag) 3rd - Tyler VanPatten - WI Burlington High School Demons (RE Ranger Phantom Shooting Glasses) 4th - Wyatt Strasser - WI Waterford Wolverines (Shamrock Leather Shell Holder - 2 cases ammo) 5th - Hunter Pickerign - WI Menominee Mustangs (Shamrock Leather Shell Holder - 2 cases ammo) 6th - Dawson Sterner - PA Mason Dixon Claybusters (2 Cases Nobel Sport Ammo) 7th - George Clark - WI Marquette H.S. (2 Cases Nobel Sport Ammo) 8th - Gus Peterson - WI Osceola Trap Team (1 Case Nobel Sport Ammo) COLLEGE 1st - Sam Nehmey - WI Marquette H.S. (Shamrock Leather Shooting Bag) 2nd - Cameron Asala - WI Marquette H.S. (1 Case of Nobel Sport Ammo) In a "Champion of Champions" battle of the sexes competition 1st Place Ladies Division Champion, Reanna Frauens, bested Men's Division Champions, Kaden Westphal and was awarded a Bob Allen Boyt Travel Gun Case. Congratulations to all the Top Finishers in each division and good luck to all those who compete in Friday evening's Last Man Standing competition!

SCTP National Team Members Compete at Junior Olympic Nationals

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Over 200 junior International Trap and Skeet athletes converged in Colorado Springs June 21-29 for the 2018 USA Shooting Junior Olympic National Championships.  Of those 200 young athletes, nine were wearing SCTP National Team vests: Maddy Bernau, Heather Broski, Jack Brosseau, Trevor Evelhair, AJ Nomina, Molly Sheehan, Mark Shields, Madeleine Taylor, and Tyler Theide (Cole Barrett withdrew from Men’s Skeet due to illness). After a week of capricious Colorado weather that included extreme heat, strong winds, lightning, and hail, four SCTP National Team members will be trading their SCTP vests for a USA Shooting Junior Team or Junior Squad vest.  Consistent with the mission of the SCTP National Team program as a pipeline for USA Shooting’s upcoming junior talent Bernau, Brosseau, and Shields have graduated to the major leagues.  Bernau and Brosseau both fought their way to silver medals in Women’s and Men’s Trap, respectively.  Their second-place finish places them on USA Shooting’s Junior National Team. Mark Shields, with his fourth-place finish in Men’s Skeet, will be added to USA Shooting’s Junior Squad. Heather Broski also made the Women’s Trap final, taking home the gold medal in the J2 age category (age 15-17). In addition, Broski and teammate Jeff Holguin (U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit) finished 5th out of 21 teams in USA Shooting’s first Mixed Team Trap Selection Match. “All of the SCTP National Team members performed extremely well this week.  They displayed great resilience and determination in spite of less than optimum weather conditions.  Assistant Skeet Coach Joe Buffa and I could not be prouder of these athletes.  All of them represented our program with integrity and professionalism and I look forward to working with next year’s athletes,” remarked Head Coach Terri DeWitt. Next year’s SCTP National Team will be selected at the SCTP International National Championships in Colorado Springs, July 22-27. Photos courtesy USA Shooting

SCTP Members Can Become Part of the CZ NexGen

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Hunt with shotgun world record-holder Dave Miller and Wingshooting USA host Scott Linden, or win a shooting clinic with Dave for your whole team. Share your sport, work as a team and win two ways: 1) Individual entrants online photo-caption contest illustrating the “teamwork” theme; 2) Team competition – vote for your favorite team members’ photo; generate more votes by working as a team to tell the world! Prizes: For the photo/caption contest – a televised hunting trip alongside CZ’s shotgun world record-holder Dave Miller and Wingshooting USA TV host Scott Linden at Flint Oak in Kansas for one boy and one girl. It will be filmed as an episode of Wingshooting USA to air in 2019. For the teamwork/voting contest, win a day-long shooting clinic conducted by Miller for the team and coaches. How it works – photo essay: Individual SCTP members collaborate, cooperate and create a photo depicting the theme of “teamwork.” Work with friends, parents, teammates and others, the image must include at least two SCTP team members. Entrants must also write a 25-words-or-less caption elaborating on the teamwork theme. Submit the package along with your name at the SCTP Facebook page's "CZ NexGen photo contest" tab. SCTP judges will select one winning package from a boy and one from a girl, based on creativity, artistic merit and descriptive ability. How it works – team competition: Anyone can vote for their favorite team member’s photo/caption. To win, teams must build camaraderie and motivate members, supporters, family and friends to vote. The photo and caption with the most votes will win a day-long shooting clinic for their team and coaches, conducted by world-record-holder Dave Miller. Methods of entry: Submit photos/captions at the SCTP Facebook page "CZ NexGen photo contest" tab or using the hashtag #CZNexGen on Twitter and Instagram. Vote for favorite photos/captions at the SCTP Facebook page. Contest starts July 1, 2018 and ends September 1, 2018. Winners notified by September 15, 2018 and must be able to attend the Flint Oak hunting trip Nov. 9-11, 2018. Team prize to be scheduled at the mutual convenience of the team and Dave Miller of CZ-USA.

2018 National Championships July 14-21 @ Ohio Cardinal Center

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The 2018 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Championships is scheduled for July 14-21st, 2018 at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, OH. We hope you can join us! Download the complete event program here Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) registration will open in the SHOT system on May 15th. Scholastic Clay Target Program pre-registration will begin May 15th with general registration through the SHOT system open June 1st. New for 2018! Scholastic Clay Target Program High Over All Trap Event SCTP will offer another High Over All (HOA) for teams that will include all of the “Trap” disciplines! Teams bringing athletes and competing in all 3 Trap disciplines of 16 yard Trap, Handicap Trap and Trap Doubles will have the opportunity for their team to earn a place among the top teams for a separate HOA! This “Trap HOA” will be based on a team’s top 5 athletes in 16 yard trap, top 5 athletes in Handicap Trap and top 5 athletes in Trap Doubles. That total score will be used for the teams “Trap HOA”! It does not matter if the athletes are rookies or varsity as team scoring will be used! These awards will be announced on the afternoon of Saturday, July 21st along with the Trap awards and overall HOA awards at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. Teams don’t have to do anything different, they just need to have 5 or more athletes compete in each of these 3 disciplines to be eligible! Scholastic Clay Target Program Schedule of Events Saturday, July 14th Rotation #1 – 1st 100 targets in Skeet, Handicap Trap, Double Trap Bunker Competition is Open Sunday, July 15th Rotation #1 – 2nd 100 targets in Skeet, Handicap Trap, Double Trap Bunker Competition is Open Monday, July 16th Rotation #2 – 1st 100 targets in Skeet, Handicap Trap, Double Trap Rotation #1 – 1st 100 targets in Sporting Clays Bunker Trap Competition is Open Tuesday, July 17th Rotation #2 – 2nd 100 targets in Skeet, Handicap Trap, Double Trap Rotation #1 – 2nd 100 targets in Sporting Clays Bunker Trap Competition is Open Wednesday, July 18th   (Opening Ceremonies followed by Last Competitor Standing Competition) Rotation #3 – 1st 100 targets in Skeet, Handicap Trap, Double Trap Rotation #2 – 1st 100 targets in Sporting Clays Rotation #1 – 1st 100 targets in 16 yard trap Bunker Trap Competition is Open Burger / Hot Dog / Soda Social @ about 6pm Thursday, July 19th   (Skeet & Sporting Clays Award Ceremonies at end of day) Rotation #3 – 2nd 100 targets in Skeet, Handicap Trap, Double Trap Rotation #2 – 2nd 100 targets in Sporting Clays Rotation #1 – 2nd 100 targets in 16 yard trap Bunker Trap Competition is Open Any Skeet & Sporting Clays Shoot Offs of squad ties Meet Larry and Brenda Potterfield 2:00 - 3:30PM at the Banquet Hall Pizza & Soda Party @ approximately 5pm Friday, July 20th   (Handicap Trap, Double Trap & Bunker Trap Awards Ceremonies at end of day) Rotation #2 – 1st 100 targets in 16 yard trap Skeet Doubles Competition Open Bunker Trap Competition Open College Recruiting and Conservation Partners Day at Hitter's Building 1st day of Kids & Clays / SCTP Charity Shoot Any Handicap Trap, Double Trap & Bunker Trap shoot offs of squad ties Last Competitor Standing Competition to follow awards ceremonies) Ice Cream Social @ approximately 5pm Saturday, July 21st   (Trap, Double Skeet, Main HOA and Trap HOA Awards Ceremonies) Rotation #2 – 2nd 100 targets in 16 yard trap 2nd day of Kids & Clays / SCTP Charity Shoot Skeet Doubles Shoot Off Make a Break Shoot Off and Winner Announcement Any Trap Shoot Offs of squad ties SIDE GAMES, FUN & National Raffle! (Tickets Available at Registration Counter) Make A Break Fun Shoot Flurry Fun Shoot National Raffle Scholastic Action Shooting Program Schedule of Events Saturday, July 14th Competition times, 9:00AM and 1:00PM Sunday, July 15th Competition times, 9:00AM and 1:00PM Monday, July 16th Competition times, 9:00AM and 1:00PM Tuesday, July 17th Competition times, 9:00AM and 1:00PM Wednesday, July 18th Competition times, 9:00AM and 1:00PM Opening ceremonies approximately 5:00PM Burger / Hot Dog / Soda Social @ about 6pm Thursday, July 19th Competition times, 9:00AM and 1:00PM Meet Larry and Brenda Potterfield 2:00 - 3:30PM at the Banquet Hall Pizza & Soda Party @ approximately 5pm Friday, July 20th Competition times, 9:00AM and 1:00PM College Recruiting and Conservation Partners Day at Hitter's Building Ice Cream Social @ approximately 5pm Saturday, July 21st Competition times, 9:00AM Awards approximately 3:00PM SIDE GAMES, FUN & National Raffle! (Tickets Available at Registration Counter) Beat the Pro Side Match with Matt Hopkins, CZ-USA Exhibitions and Clinics with Max Michel and Lena Miculek, Sig Sauer Savage Rimfire Rifle Side Match National Raffle Additional Tournament Information and Resources Media and information about nationals Golf Cart Rentals - Eagle Golf Carts Shotgun Ammunition Order Form Briley Choke Tube and Accessories Pre-Order  

Large Prize Package Up For Grabs at Nationals Kids & Clays Event

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(Marengo, OH) - Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) is partnering with the Kids and Clays Foundation to hold a registered two-day sporting clay charity event at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. The event will be held Friday July 20 and Saturday July 21 during SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championships.  The event is open to the public, parents and coaches of athletes attending the SCTP and the athletes themselves. All registrants for the event will be entered in a drawing for a large prize package of firearms, outdoor and shooting gear worth more than $14,000! Prizes, donated by many great sponsors, are listed below. Click here to sign up for this event today! The event is open to the public and those participating or attending the SCTP National Championships. The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is the nation’s leader in youth development shooting sports programs. The Kids and Clays Foundation supports a series of shooting events across the country with all proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities. All proceeds from this special two-day event will help each organization fulfill their mission. “We’re not only happy to partner with Kids & Clays on this event but are thrilled to be able to offer such a large prize package just for participating in the event,” said Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Program Director. “This event will make for a great ending to what is shaping up as record-setting National Championships at Cardinal.” Besides the great prizes, top finishers in this registered event will be recognized with trophies. A portion of the proceeds, through the Kids & Clays Foundation, benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities, who provide housing and other help to tens of thousands of critically ill children and their families across the country each year. “We are blessed to be associated with such a quality organization as the SCTP,” said Doug Jeanneret, Kids & Clays Foundation executive director. “We certainly invite all who have an interest in shooting and also in helping youth to attend this marquis event.” Proceeds will also benefit the SCTP’s scholarship program providing assistance to graduating high school seniors continuing their education in college. Scholarship applications are available on the SSSF’s website. The Prize Package for participants of the sporting clay event includes: Beretta o  A300 Outlander 12 Ga Winchester o  SX3 Compact Ruger o  Vaquero SKB o  90TSS O/U Mossberg o  International 20 Ga Savage o  320 12 Ga CZ o  712 12 Ga TriStar o  O/U Shotgun Smith & Wesson o  Bodyguard .380 ALPS o  Ultimate Recliner o  ALPS Rocking Chair Browning o  ULU Hatchet o  Second Chance Zebra Knife o  Stick It Throwing Knife o  Wihongi Tomahawk o   Track USB Rechargeable Light o   Two Piece Shooting Rest o   Speed Load Knife o   Lona Shell Box Carrier o   Lona Deluxe Pouch o   Crazy Horse Leather Mag Case o  Ranger Black Hat o   Backpack o   Range Pro bag o  Hidalgo Soft Gun Case Briley o  $300 gift cards Camp Chef o  Big Gas Grill X2 Champion o  Workhorse Trap Machine o  Passive Slim Ear Muffs o  Ear Muffs with Glasses o  Pink Youth Glasses Girls With Guns o  MOO Gun Bag o  MTS Bullet Dangle Earrings o   Duck Stamp Hat o   Black Koozie o   $25 Gift Card Hodgdon Powder Co. o  8 lb. gift card OTIS o  Elite Cleaning Kit o  12 Ga Rip Cord o  20 GA Rip Cord o  Bio Mix Starter Pack o  Tandem Wipes 085 Thermacell o  Scout Camp Lantern o  MRP450 Repeller o   Mosquito Protection (Slate) Winchester o  Bar HT Directors Chair o  Red Captains Chair o  AA Shell Holder o  AA Shell Bag o  AA Mailbox o  Red Am. Legend Mug o  AA Thermometer For more details on the special two-day sporting clay event or for more information on the SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program visit www.sssfonline.org or contact Amanda Wondrash at awondrash@sssfonline.com or Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonline.com. For more information about the Kids & Clays Foundation visit www.kidsandclays.com or contact Doug Jeanneret (Doug@kidsandclays.com) or Zac Lemmon (Zac@kidsandclays.com) or call 219-874-2100. For more information on the Cardinal Shooting Center, visit www.thecardinalcenter.com.

Who Will Take Top Gun Honors in 2018?

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The Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program are excited to announce a new event at this year’s National Championships - the Top Gun Challenge. Over the years we have watched the increase in athletes shooting multiple disciplines in both our programs at nationals. We wanted to find a way to recognize the commitment and stamina these athletes have shown competing in so many events, over the course of the week of nationals. CZ-USA, a large sponsor of both SCTP and SASP heard us talking about wanting to start some kind of “Top Gun” competition and graciously offered to sponsor the top prize for the winner. CZ-USA will be donating a Shotgun, a Rifle and Pistol to SCTP/SASP and we will be awarding all three prizes to the High Overall Top Gun Challenge competitor. With CZ’s support here is what we have come up with for the 2018 SCTP/SASP Nationals. Top Gun Challenge Eligibility Criteria, Scoring and Prizes
  • Athletes wishing to compete in the Top Gun Challenge must be current team members in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) AND the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP).
  • Athletes wishing to compete in the Top Gun Challenge must be pre-registered to shoot the following events at the 2018 National Championships:
    • 16 Yard Trap
    • Skeet
    • Sporting Clays
    • Rimifre Rifle (irons or optics)
    • Centerfire or Rimfire Pistol
  • Each athlete wishing to compete in the Top Gun Challenge must complete a registration form in person at either the SASP or SCTP registration desk located at the Cardinal Center Central Entry Building prior to competing in their first event. Athletes will then shoot all competition events as usual.
  • We will compile scores from your events and calculate the winners. Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays is easy you will get the total number of birds you break in each discipline, so a possible 600 points. Since SASP is based on time and not total targets hit, it will be done a little differently. We will take all participants and rank both their rifle times and their pistol times fastest to slowest.
    • The fastest in each discipline will get 200, second place 199, third place 198 and so on down the line until everyone has a score.  We will add all those points together and the athlete with the most points out of the possible 1000 will win.
  • Every Athlete who competes in all the events and signs up, will receive a Top Gun Challenge challenge coin just for participating and showing your shooting stamina.
Prizes for Athletes Grade 12 and Under
  • 1st prize – CZ USA 612 Target Shotgun, CZ 75 SP01 Phantom Pistol and a 512 American Rifle
  • 2nd Prize – CZ Drake 12ga. Over/Under
  • 3rd Prize – Certificate for a GLOCK Pistol
  • 4th Prize – Mossberg Blaze .22 Rifle
  • 5th Prize – Case of Aguila shotgun shells and 1000 rounds of Federal Premium Hunter Match .22 ammo
  • 6th Prize – Walker’s electronic hearing protection, Certificate for XX2I glasses
Prizes for Collegiate Athletes
  • 1st Prize Mossberg Blaze .22 Rifle
  • 2nd Prize Certificate for XX2I Glasses
  • 3rd Prize Browning Range Bag
SCTP and SASP want to thank all of our sponsors for their support of our programs and the Top Gun Challenge!

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