GLOCK, Inc. has launched the annual GLOCK Safety Pledge Drive with the chance to win a 30
th Anniversary pistol by helping to spread the word about
firearms safety. Make the pledge on the
GLOCK Safety page and earn an entry for a custom engraved 30
th Anniversary Pistol. Earn more entries by sharing and spreading the word about firearms safety on the GLOCK Safety Pledge page here
https://us.glock.com/safetypledge/.
GLOCK actively works year-round to promote firearms safety across the United States. We proudly join a community of law enforcement, community leaders, businesses, and the firearms industry to raise public awareness about reducing firearm incidents. The responsibility of practicing and promoting firearms safety is an ongoing and everyday commitment. Firearms safety is intrinsically worked into every facet of the company’s ethos, from product design to community outreach.
“Everything we do at GLOCK revolves around safety,” said Josh Dorsey, VP of Sales at GLOCK. “From the three safeties built into the product design, to annual donations that support shooting programs that promote safety, to community outreach such as this annual drive. Safety is at the core of all things GLOCK and it is the responsibility of us all to pledge, practice, and promote firearms safety.”
The 2016 GLOCK Safety Ambassador of the Year award will be announced live on June 30
th, on the GLOCK
Live original series,
Train with Shane. The recognition is given to the organization or individual that spreads the firearms safety message by driving the most GLOCK pledges to the site using #GLOCKSafety. Previous GLOCK Safety Ambassador of the Year awards includes,
The Well Armed Woman, in 2016, and the
Marietta Police Departmentin 2014.
Pledge. Make your pledge to handle firearms responsibly and commit to firearms safety every day.
Practice. Follow the 4 Basic Rules of Firearms Safety and always use protective gear for your eyes and ears while shooting or around shooting.
Promote. Share the rules of firearms safety with your friends and family.
4 Basic Rules of Firearms Safety
1. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
2. Never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target and you are ready to fire.
4. Be sure of your target and what's beyond it.
“Pledge, Practice, and Promote Firearms Safety. Today and every day.” – R. Lee Ermey, “The Gunny”, GLOCK Spokesperson 
A Browning X-Bolt White Gold, NS, 270 Win. has just been listed on Gunbroker.com with the goal of raising proceeds for the Browning Scholarship Program to benefit SCTP athletes competing at the 2016 SCTP National Championship in Marengo, Ohio. The scholarship opportunity is open to all high school competitors in the 16-yard trap singles competition who are shooting a Browning shotgun and registered for the scholarship opportunity. Coaches (or athletes) must register at the registration desk “prior” to the competition to be eligible. The scholarship amount will be determined by the amount of tickets sold on a Browning 725 Pro Trap or Pro Sporting model as well as a special banquet gun and this live auction rifle that was just posted on Gunbroker.com. SCTP will have tickets available at the National Tournament for $10 each or three for $20!
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is proud to announce a new membership level for individuals dedicated to securing the future of youth shooting sports in America. By joining the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation as a Supporting Member you are part of the great movement of youth development through the shooting sports. Until now, one had to be an athlete or volunteer coach in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) or Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) to be a part of the SSSF. "I am very excited with the announcement of our new Supporting Membership offering," said Louise Terry, chairman of the SSSF board of directors. "This new membership opportunity gives many interested individuals an easy route to belong to the youth shooting sports even though they may not have a direct connection with their own children or as a coach or team volunteer. It's also a great way, with several affordable options, of contributing to SSSF's mission of youth development thru the shooting sports." As a one-time offer, the first 500 people to join as SSSF Supporting Members will become part of the “500 Club” of inaugural members. Each 500 Club Member will receive an exclusive Russ Kommer design, Browning two-knife set in a commemorative whitetail tin. 500 Club members will also be recognized in SSSF publications for their leadership in stepping up to support youth shooting sports! Memberships start at as little as $40 annually with options for five year, life and shooting range memberships also available. All Supporting Memberships include a membership card, Supporting Member decal and other great benefits. For more information and to join online visit 
For Coach Jason Anderson, the season started with the concept of holding a few low-cost scrimmages between several North Texas SCTP teams. More than 70,000 tournament targets later, Anderson chuckled that he, “can’t wait to get to SCTP Nationals in Marengo and let someone else run the shoot.” According to Anderson who coaches the Allen Eagles Competitive Shooting Team (plus the fishing team, archery team, and oversees almost 700 students in Outdoor Adventures) for one of Texas’ largest high schools, “We did virtually no advertising. We just hosted shoots and they came.” SCTP is popular and growing in Texas because it’s a safe, healthy, pragmatic atmosphere that features many of the best competitive shooters in the state, but is equally welcoming and encouraging to beginners. For those reasons, the league tripled in size in less than a year and is quickly becoming a full time job. Fortunately, lots of volunteersmake it work. 
“That’s what happens when you keep it friendly and cost effective,” said Don Williams, head coach of Red Oak High School’s shotgun team. Williams, president of Ellis County Sportsman’s Club, has been a longtime advocate for youth clay target shooting. The league was run with volunteers and kept entry fees to a minimum. The sport is costly enough for parents. So, when word gets out that you can shoot 300 targets in a state tournament for $100, you get a lot of shooters. Over 200 shooters from 11 teams competed in six league tournaments, plus state and regional tournaments including trap, skeet, and sporting clays. “We had teams from as far away as Austin, Lubbock, and Texarkana make their way to the Dallas/Fort Worth area for tournaments,” said Coach Roger Guerra of the Fort Worth Claymores who hosted several of the shoots at Fort Worth Trap and Skeet. 
This year’s collegiate division featured former high school athletes now representing Oklahoma University, Oklahoma State, Nicholl’s State, Sam Houston State, University of Texas Dallas, and Texas A&M. It’s great to see these young men and women mature and take on leadership roles in college and continue to promote firearms responsibility through shooting sports. SCTP Texas has had shooters go on to become All American’s, NRA Certified Instructors, and NSSA Referees. Some have started college teams that compete in ACUI as well as SCTP. Thanks to support from SCTP, Allen alone has over 20 NRA certified coaches. Better still, several of the athletes completed their NRA certifications and have already put that training to work assisting their peers and with clinics including one for the DIVA’s Women Outdoor Worldwide. Volunteering is what enables the league to grow. So, it’s great to see the athletes pay it back by volunteering to help others. “The level of competition is on the rise,” says Rick Walker, coach for Southlake High School’s shooting team. The competition rivals anything you'll see in Texas and it’s only going to continue to get better with more teams inquiring and existing teams maturing. It’s a great time to be a positive influence. And if you’re not involved, it’s a great time to get started.
The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) is proud to announce that Magnum Research has joined the growing list of firearms and industry partners who recognize the need to introduce youth to the exciting world of shooting sports. “We are very happy to have Magnum Research as one of the newest partners of the SASP," Tammy Mowry, SASP national director, said. “Magnum Research adds another opportunity for our athletes to find a firearm that fits them so they can excel in the shooting sports.” Frank Harris, VP sales & marketing, Kahr Firearms Group, said, “The future of our industry and that of shooting sports, truly relies on getting youth involved. For this reason, we are honored to sponsor the Scholastic Action Shooting Program this year. The SSSF is a solid organization with a mission that really encourages youth to appreciate competitive shooting, teamwork, and also their own individual accomplishments while also having fun in a family-friendly environment. The discipline that they learn here, will also carry over into other areas their personal growth throughout their lives.” 
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) formally welcomes Carlton Nether to the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) team as director of development for the Western U.S. Nether comes to SSSF from a successful 14-year career with Beretta USA, working in the area of event marketing and managing Team Beretta. With Beretta, Nether also worked closely with multiple youth shooting sports organizations, including SCTP, AIM, 4H, FFA, Boy Scouts, Police Athletic League, Junior ROTC and others. “We are very happy to have Carlton part of the SCTP team!” Tom Wondrash, SCTP national director, said. “In dealing with Carlton when he was with Beretta, he was very helpful and always in support of youth shooting. I see this carrying on in his new role with SCTP!” Nether said, “The future of the shooting sports lies within our youth, and it is critical that programs such as SCTP and SASP continue to thrive.” In his new role, Nether will be responsible for growing grassroots membership in the SCTP by working to develop and support program regional staff and state advisors. He will also provide support to SCTP volunteers for state and local events as well as assisting in SCTP National fundraising efforts. Nether is a championship Sporting Clays and FITASC shooter and served on several industry boards such as NSCA and the SSSF. 
Coaches, headed to Nationals? Place your pre-orders for ammo ahead of time. Gamaliel Shooting Supply is proud to support the 2016 SASP Nationals. To guarantee the availability of your preferred ammo, we strongly recommend that all teams pre-order their ammunition before the shoot. Ammunition selection on-site will be limited and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. The deadline to pre-order is 
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) recently donated $162,200 to Team Endowment Accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation. The donation will benefit 67 teams participating in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) across 28 different states. 
For the second year, Rudy Project is joining the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) as a Bronze Level Sponsor . “We’re happy to have Rudy Project back as a great partner for the SASP,” Tammy Mowry, SASP national director, said. "Rudy Project makes a great product that can be worn by all. It also participates as one of the SASP’s partners that offers discount purchasing to our registered teams and athletes. It has a product that is good for you, good for shooters and good for us.” Paul Craig, president and co-founder of Rudy Project, said, “We are thrilled to be working with SASP this year. Rudy Project will provide these kids with comfortable, reliable, and most importantly, protective eyewear when they are out on the range. We truly support the mission of SASP, and giving children the necessary tools to learn how to shoot safely is something that I, and the company, stand behind one hundred percent.” Rudy Project shooting glasses ensure a perfect fit because of their ergonomic design and total comfort system. The superior ventilation system is key in a sport featuring speeds that may not be extreme, but still require clear vision with no-fogging. The shooting glasses allow perfect vision in all weather and light conditions with interchangeable (on most models) RP Optics lenses, which offer total protection from the sun and the photochromic lenses, capable of handling the various spectrums of light during an entire day (morning to evening).
