Steel Target Paint's Jeff Jones gives SASP athletes a tip on cutting down stage times:

Yes, it’s obvious, but it’s true. Your best runs are going to be one for one runs at your best speed. Don’t try to be someone else, they’ve got that covered, be the best you can be. This is the trick to understanding this method, you are trying to shoot your best performance. For each discipline and every stage you should know your average string time. This is going to help you understand if you where you need to be during a competition. Let’s say you’re a 2 second per string shooter and you shoot a 1.8 on your first string. You might feel confident and push harder on string 2. More often than not, you’ll do worse than 1.8. Now you’re on to string 3 and you get tentative because you want to throw out string 2, so that’s a 2.4. Do you see where this is going? Probably not the best performance. Now, if you knew 2 seconds per string was your goal, after that 1.8 you’d realize you were faster than your norm and keeping the same pace and going one for one is your best opportunity to turn in your best time.

Really? I shot it that fast?

How many times have you heard your time and went “Are you sure you didn’t miss a shot?”. Most times you best runs don’t feel fast. There are the occasional blistering runs, but in most cases, your fast runs don’t feel fast. Everything is working and that’s more than likely because you gripped the gun and went one for one!

Increasing their support for the 2020 season, Tippman Arms as renewed as a SASP sponsor at the Platinum Level.

"At Tippmann Arms, we are very excited to be sponsoring the Scholastic Action Shooting Program for the third year," says Dennis Tippmann Jr., President of Tippmann Arms. "In addition to being a sponsor of  SASP,  our commitment to youth shooting sports programs led us to develop the SASP M4-22 Competition Model.  Every SASP M4-22 sold generates a portion of funds that go back to the SASP. Owning a SASP M4-22 is a great way to show your support for the program. We look forward to continuing and growing our SASP sponsorship program for years to come".

"The Scholastic Action Shooting Program is very fortunate to receive such tremendous support from industry sponsors like Tippmann Arms," said Rick Leach, SASP National Director. "Going into their third year as a sponsor, Tippmann Arms has increased their commitment to the program as a Platinum-Level Sponsor for 2020. Their support for our athletes participating in the Rimfire Rifle discipline and for the program as a whole is inspiring. To see sponsors like Tippman Arms return each year, and even increase support for our youth shooting sports program is a fantastic thing to see."

Tippmann Arms is a firearms manufacturer in Fort Wayne, IN, specializing in 22-caliber rifles made in the USA.

With the continued growth of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP), Hunters HD Gold has decided to continue support of SASP and move up to the Gold Sponsorship level.

"Hunters HD Gold is excited to help the SASP grow and I see where moving to the Gold Level of sponsorship will help even more with Hunters HD Gold & SASP’s growth," said Hunters HD Gold President, Brian Conley. "To grow the SASP is crucial to our 2nd Amendment rights NOW and for the next generations to come."

Hunters HD Gold has a remarkable reputation in the shooting sports community," commented SASP National Director, Rick Leach. "At just about any large action shooting-related match, you can find the HD Hunters Gold booth. We are so thrilled for the continued and increased support from Brian and the rest of Hunters HD Gold. Not only do they create a fantastic eyewear product, but on more than one occasion I witnessed Brian on the range at the SASP Collegiate Nationals helping paint stages in between shooters. Their commitment to shooting sports, specifically youth athletes is inspiring and really validates the goal of our program.

Collegiate SASP teams converged on the CMP Marksmanship Park in Talladega, AL on March 13-15th in a race to see which team would come out on top in a number of Action Shooting disciplines. Taking home the Pistol Cup for the 5th consecutive year was Texas A&M’s CCMU, beating out the University of Florida’s Centerfire score by 10 seconds. In a 3-discipline sweep, Liberty University took home the new Tammy L. Mowry Rifle Cup for their performance in Rimfire Rifle Iron and Optic and Pistol Caliber Carbine disciplines. SASP Founding Partner Sponsor, Glock was in attendance, lending a helping hand running athletes through their stages and providing demo sessions of Glock pistols. Another SASP supporter, Hunters HD Gold made a surprising announcement at the match by increasing their support to the Gold Sponsor level. During the match, Hunters HD Gold could be seen lending out eyewear for athletes, providing match footage coverage, and even pitching in to help paint the stages between shooters. Thank you to all of our Founding Partner Sponsors GLOCK, Action Target, RUGER and CZ USA. Congrats to all teams for their outstanding performances at the 2020 SASP Collegiate National Championship!

Rimfire Pistol
1. Liberty University
2. FSU
3. Bethel University
Rimfire Pistol Optic
1. FSU
2. U of A Wildgats
3. VTCMU
Centerfire Pistol
1. CCMU
2. UF
3. FSU
Centerfire Pistol Optic
1. UF
2. FSU
3. OSU
Iron Rifle
1. Liberty University
2. Bethel University
3. Liberty University
Optics Rifle
1. Liberty University
2. FSU
3. U of A Wildgats
Pistol Caliber Carbine
1. Liberty University
2. OSU
3. U of A Wildgats
1911
1. UF
2. CCMU
3. FSU

Ruger Firearms has generously donated a very rare Ruger® Mini-14 to benefit the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP). The rifle is being auctioned on Gunbroker.com now through April 1st at 12:30 pm.

This week’s auction is a stainless, .223 Rem. caliber Ruger® Mini-14® Ranch rifle with serial number 196-26439. The roll mark date of this rifle is March 21, 2000. This rifle was never sold and has not been fired beyond normal testing during manufacture. This model rifle was manufactured for sale in the United Kingdom. The “straight-pull” only (also known as bolt-action only) models were manufactured for the UK because the semi-auto version of the Mini-14 was not legal there. This Ruger® Mini-14® rifle has an 18-1/2 inch barrel with flash suppressor. It also features a fold-down rear peep sight (adjustable for elevation and windage), and fixed front sight with bayonet lug. Other features include a zytel stock with a rubber butt pad, a heat-resistant ventilated fiberglass handguard, and a 5-round magazine. The receiver has a factory-machined scope mounting system to accommodate the included scope rings. NOTE: This firearm may not be available in all states and locales due to feature-based restrictions. Please check with your local law enforcement agency prior to purchasing to verify that it may legally be purchased and/or possessed in your particular state and locale. The rifle is being sold “as is.” The purchaser assumes all liability for its safe and proper ownership, storage, use, and resale. The Mini-14® Ranch rifle will be shipped in its original rifle box along with the original instruction manual, marketing materials, and locking device. Please note that the winning bidder of this auction is responsible for paying the Federal Excise Tax of $33.32. 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.

View this rare Mini-14 rifle on GunBroker and place your winning bid!

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. ALL proceeds go towards SASP and upcoming auctions will include many rare “one-of-a-kind” sample firearms!

Ruger Firearms has generously donated a Ruger® GP100 to benefit the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP). The revolver is being auctioned on Gunbroker.com now through March 25th at 12:30 pm.

Up for auction is a stainless Ruger® GP100® 357 Magnum caliber, double-action revolver. The serial number is 174-67970, and the test fire date is May 21, 2002. This revolver has never been sold. The GP100® Revolver was introduced in 1986 and “Designed as the ultimate .357 Magnum for police and personal defense use.” This particular model, KGPF-340, was introduced as “New for ‘89” in the 1989 Ruger Firearms Catalog. The revolver features a 4” barrel with a short ejector rod shroud; fixed sights; a round butt cushioned grip with walnut inserts; satin-polished stainless finish; and 6-shot cylinder. The revolver will be shipped in its original gray plastic box along with an original instruction manual and cable lock. The GP100 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. Note: The winner of this auction will be responsible for paying the Federal Excise Tax of $34.09.

View this GP100 Revolver on GunBroker and place your winning bid!

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. ALL proceeds go towards SASP and upcoming auctions will include many rare “one-of-a-kind” sample firearms!

Long-time Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) sponsors, Federal and CCI Ammunition have continued their support into 2020 as Platinum-Level Sponsors. 

“SASP continues to grow and provide a world-class shooting experience for the next generation reaching thousands of new shooters across the country each year. Federal and CCI Ammunition are proud to again support the organization as a Platinum Sponsor. Safe and structured shooting programs like SASP not only provide a stage for the next top shooters but also an educational setting for those seeking to become proficient in the sport," says Jon Zinnel, Manager of Youth Shooting Sports Programs for Federal and CCI Ammunition.

“We enjoy seeing teams using our products like Federal BYOB (Bring Your Own Bucket) bulk packs and CCI Mini-Mag® during their practice sessions and competitions. Participants seeking to be at the top of their game always look to use the best products and Federal and CCI are proud to offer some of the best rimfire ammunition on the market.”

Rick Leach, SASP National Director, commented, "Having Platinum-Level Sponsors like Federal and CCI Ammunition continue their long-standing support into the 2020 season is a reminder of how much importance our industry places on supporting youth development through shooting sports. We look forward to having them with us this year and many more."