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Ruger auctions GP100 Revolver in support of SASP

Written by SSSF Staff on March 13, 2020. Posted in SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

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!

SSSF Launches Modernized Coach Education Programs

Written by SSSF Staff on March 12, 2020. Posted in New SSSF, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) understands the vital role that volunteer coaches play in the success of youth shooting sports. With new teams being activated through programs such as the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) every day, the need for a simple, efficient and comprehensive path to coach certification is realized as the SSSF Basic Coach Certification Program.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation has worked in partnership with Kalkomey Enterprises to create ShootingSports-Ed.com, a platform for shooting sports education needs. Current course offerings include Basic Shotgun Coach and Basic Action Shooting Coach certification programs. SSSF anticipates launching other educational offerings for shooting coaches and athletes in the future.

The Basic Coach Certification Program is designed for prospective coaches wishing to start or join a youth clay target or action shooting sports team as a coach or an adult volunteer. The intuitive, primarily online-based curriculum certifies coaches to work with beginning and novice athletes involved in the shotgun sports of American Trap, American Skeet, and Sporting Clays, as well as the pistol and rifle disciplines of Action Shooting. The curricula covers information and skills needed to guide a shooting sports team such as Safety and Risk Management, Fundamental Marksmanship, Coaching Standards and Ethics, Publicity and Fundraising, and more.

The affordable, online-based curriculum is mobile-friendly and can be completed on your favorite devices anywhere in the world, 24/7/365. Both courses consist of 13 units packed with images and videos. Coach candidates can start and stop coursework at their convenience from the comfort of their home.

Coach candidates must complete a range day within 6 months of completing the online portion of the course to finalize their certification. The SSSF typically works with state partners, including DNR/Game & Fish agencies to provide the half-day range portion of the training. Range days are entirely hands-on with coach candidates shooting and coaching to learn skills that cannot be taught in a virtual environment alone.

Current state partners hosting range days in 2020 include Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, and New Mexico. If there is not a range day in your immediate area, you may travel to the next closest range day session, even if it is in another state. If there is adequate, local demand (minimum 20-30 coach candidates), SSSF will work with you to bring a trainer to your area.

In an effort to grow volunteer coach participation on local shooting teams, SSSF will be providing funding to team endowment accounts held at the MidwayUSA Foundation for coaches who complete an SSSF Basic Coach Course and join a local SCTP or SASP team. Teams will receive $200 in team endowment funding for each coach who successfully completes the online and range day portions of the course then subsequently registers for the first time on an SCTP or SASP team.

The SSSF Basic Coach Education Program was made possible, in part, by a multi-state grant through the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The grant project had involved numerous partners including Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, Arizona Department of Game and Fish, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Department of Conservation, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, New Mexico Game and Fish Department, Amateur Trapshooting Association, National Skeet Shooting Association, National Sporting Clays Association, Pheasants Forever and Larry and Brenda Potterfield.

Curricula support for the SSSF Basic Coach Education Program was provided by Adam Jardines, Annie Unsell, Blaser, Browning, Cardinal Shooting Center, Centerburg Youth Shooting Sports, CZ-USA, David Miller, Dean Townsend, Eliot Jardines, Ed Fitzgerald, Tom Yost, Steel Target Paint, GLOCK, Gnosis Solutions, Hodgdon Powders, Kalkomey Enterprises, Action Target, Ruger, NextLevel Training, Kansas City Steel Raiders, Liquid Image, Inc., Mantis, Matt Hopkins, Michelle Cerino, Mid-Carolina Young Guns, Mill Creek Rifle Club, Promatic, Rock Road Productions, SCHEELS, SIG SAUER, Thaddius Bedford, Tony Monzingo, White Flyer and Winchester.

For more information or to start your Basic Shooting Coach Certification, go to www.ShootingSports-Ed.com.

SCTP International Skeet Athletes Best Performances at Olympic Trials Part 2

Written by SSSF Staff on March 11, 2020. Posted in SCTP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

As the USA Shooting Olympic Trials Part 2 drew to a close with the conclusion of the Skeet event on March 8^th, SCTP International Skeet athletes earned two podium finishes and posted several personal best scores.

Kyle Fleck; photo courtesy of US Army Marksmanship Unit

Preston Bailey, Jordan Sapp, Kyle Fleck, and Erin Lokke produced solid performances in spite of daily Tucson winds that, at times, reached a sustained 20 mph. Bailey’s 227 x 250, a personal best, won him the bronze medal in the J2 junior men’s category; Lokke’s 224 x 250 would give her the Collegiate Women’s silver medal. Both Sapp and Fleck put up personal best performances with 216 x 250.

Members of the 2019 SCTP International Team will be preparing for their next major competition (USA Shooting Junior Olympic Championships) with a training camp in Kerrville, TX next month.

Congratulations to the USA Shooting 2020 Olympic Skeet Team members Vincent Hancock, Phillip Jungman, Amber English, and Austen Smith!

Magpul Renews As Silver Sponsor Of SASP

Written by SSSF Staff on March 10, 2020. Posted in SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Industry giant, Magpul has continued their support of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program for the 2020 season.

Director of Marketing, Scott Creed commented, "Once again, Magpul is proud to support the SSSF and its Scholastic Action Shooting Program. The SSSF’s commitment to youth development through shooting sports programs and its emphasis on character building make it much more than just a firearms training organization for young shooting enthusiasts. We’re proud to be a part of its efforts to train youth both in firearms and citizenship."

"Magpul has shown their dedication to supporting youth shooting sports and have signed on again this season at the Silver Sponsor level," said Kelvin Walton, Director of Devlopment for SASP. "Support of SASP from Magpul and the other huge names in the industry shows just how important shooting sports is not only from a philanthropic aspect of youth development but also as an effort to grow and foster the next generation of responsible firearm owners. This really validates our efforts here at SASP as we work with these young athletes, helping them become the very best version of themselves they can be."

SCTP International Team Athletes Compete in U.S. Olympic Trials Part 2

Written by SSSF Staff on March 6, 2020. Posted in SCTP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Read our previous story of how the SCTP International Team prepared for the U.S. Olympic Trials

SCTP International Athletes Peter Meola, Alexa Paxson, Ella McLerran, Sydney Krieger, Camron Burks — Left to right: Peter Meola, Alexa Paxson, Ella McLerran, Sydney Krieger, Camron Burks

As the trap competition drew to a close in Tucson on March 2^nd, SCTP International Team trap athletes, past and present, made quite a splash. 2019 Team athletes Sydney Krieger and Alexa Paxson took home medals in their respective categories; Krieger earned J2 Gold and Paxson earned Collegiate Bronze with their performances.

Left to right: Emilio Carvalho, Joey Richards, Stephen Brown

Emilio Carvalho, 2018 SCTP International Team alumni athlete, finished second in the Junior Men’s category and his silver medal earned him a slot on this year’s Junior World Championship Team. Emilio will travel to Suhl, Germany in July to compete against juniors from around the world.

SCTP Alumni athlete, Madelynn Bernau makes the 2020 U.S. Olympic Shooting Team — Left to right: 2020 US Olympic Trap Team athletes Brian Burrows, Derrick Mein, Kayle Browning, and Madelynn Bernau

2017 SCTP International Team alumni athlete, Madelynn Bernau, has made perhaps the biggest splash yet for the SCTP International Team program; Maddy’s exceptional performance throughout the Olympic Trials process has earned her a berth on the 2020 U.S. Olympic Shooting Team. Maddy will compete in the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer.

Congratulations to all the SCTP International athletes on their performances in Tucson! Next up – USA Shooting Junior Olympic Championships in June.

Ruger Auctions P94, Donating Proceeds to SASP

Written by SSSF Staff on March 5, 2020. Posted in SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Ruger Firearms has generously donated a Ruger® P94 to benefit the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP). The pistol is being auctioned on Gunbroker.com now through March 18th at 12:30 pm.

The serial number of this P94™ is 308-07123 and the testfire date is June 9, 1994. These model pistols with the laser light were only available for sale to Law Enforcement agencies in 1994. This pistol has never been fired beyond normal testing during manufacture. The P94™ features a slide made of chrome-molybdenum steel with a custom, compounded polymer frame with molded high impact grip panels. It features a 4.2 inch barrel and high-visibility white-dot inserts on both the front and rear sights. The square notch rear sight is drift-adjustable for windage. Other features include a laser sight. The laser sight does not work. Additional features include an oversized trigger guard, full-time ambidextrous magazine latch, and spurless hammer. This double-action only model has no external safety. NOTE: This firearm may not be available in all states and locales due to laws limiting magazine capacity. 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 P94™ Pistol will be shipped in a yellow and black hinged cardboard box along with one 9mm 15-shot magazine, a magazine loader, original instruction manual, and locking device. The pistol is being sold “as is,” and the purchaser assumes all liability for its safe and proper ownership, storage, use, and resale. 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. NOTE: The winner of this auction will be responsible for paying the Federal Excise Tax of $43.63.The serial number of this P94™ is 308-26987 and the testfire date is September 22, 1995. These model pistols with the laser light were only available for sale to Law Enforcement agencies in the mid 1990’s. This pistol was shipped to a distributor in December 1995 and subsequently returned to the factory in February 1996. There are no notes as to why it was returned. The P94™ features a slide made of chrome-molybdenum steel with a custom, compounded polymer frame with molded high impact grip panels. It features a 4.2 inch barrel and high-visibility white-dot inserts on both the front and rear sights. The square notch rear sight is drift-adjustable for windage. Other features include a laser sight. The laser sight does not work. However, there are extra batteries for the laser light included with this pistol, but that does not guarantee it will work. Additional features include an oversized trigger guard, full-time ambidextrous magazine latch, and manual ambidextrous safety levers. NOTE: This firearm may not be available in all states and locales due to laws limiting magazine capacity. 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 P94™ Pistol will be shipped in a yellow and black hinged cardboard box along with two 9mm 15-shot magazines, original instruction manual and marketing materials, and locking device. The pistol is being sold “as is,” and the purchaser assumes all liability for its safe and proper ownership, storage, use, and resale. 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.The serial number of this P94™ is 308-07123 and the testfire date is June 9, 1994. These model pistols with the laser light were only available for sale to Law Enforcement agencies in 1994. This pistol has never been fired beyond normal testing during manufacture. The P94™ features a slide made of chrome-molybdenum steel with a custom, compounded polymer frame with molded high impact grip panels. It features a 4.2 inch barrel and high-visibility white-dot inserts on both the front and rear sights. The square notch rear sight is drift-adjustable for windage. Other features include a laser sight. The laser sight does not work. Additional features include an oversized trigger guard, full-time ambidextrous magazine latch, and spurless hammer. This double-action only model has no external safety. NOTE: This firearm may not be available in all states and locales due to laws limiting magazine capacity. 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 P94™ Pistol will be shipped in a yellow and black hinged cardboard box along with one 9mm 15-shot magazine, a magazine loader, original instruction manual, and locking device. The pistol is being sold “as is,” and the purchaser assumes all liability for its safe and proper ownership, storage, use, and resale. 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. NOTE: The winner of this auction will be responsible for paying the Federal Excise Tax of $43.63.

View this P94 on Gunbroker.com and place your winning bid!

2020 SCTP Virtual Shoots

Written by SSSF Staff on March 3, 2020. Posted in SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

As the month of March arrives we want to remind you of yet another opportunity to compete against other SCTP teams...this time without the travel! Keep in mind, there is NO COST to be part of any SCTP Virtual Competitions, as they are included in your SCTP membership. The top 3 finishing teams will receive guns and other prizes, so sign up today!

The 2020 Virtual Shoots will be open for the following dates :
March 9th – April 12th
April 20th – May 31st
*Teams must be registered by March 8th in order to compete!

Teams interested in getting started and registered in the SCTP Virtual League can refer to tutorial videos we have prepared for you below:

Federal, CCI To Continue As Platinum Sponsors In 2020

Written by SSSF Staff on February 25, 2020. Posted in SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

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."

Now Accepting Applications For 2020 Scholarships

Written by SSSF Staff on February 20, 2020. Posted in SCTP Blog, SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), is once again offering our scholarship program to reward deserving, graduating seniors in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) with needed college assistance. The main objective is to award as many scholarships as possible to qualifying SCTP / SASP graduating seniors.

Since 2013, the SSSF has awarded over $450,000 in scholarship funds benefiting over 450 student athletes, from nearly all 50 states in the Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting programs. We are pleased to announce that last year's Scholarship Program awarded over $100,000 to qualifying applicants.

The SSSF is establishing minimal guidelines for the selection procedure, thus allowing the final selection to be as simple as possible.

*NOTE – You must be a current and paid member of the SCTP or SASP national organization at the time of application submission! See details on how to complete your team registration here.

General Procedures: Each applicant must be a graduating senior within the year of the awarded scholarship and must be registered for college before the scholarship is awarded in that same year.• Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average through the most recent grading period ending on or before April 1, 2020.

• Each prospective recipient must be registered as a full-time college student before the scholarship is awarded and must provide the name of the post-secondary college or community/ junior college to receive the scholarship proceeds. Each scholarship check will be mailed to the appropriate college in the student's name by October 1, 2020. The scholarship funds are to be used for tuition. This is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship.

• Applicants may not be in receipt of any "full" scholarship funds in order to qualify (i.e., athletics, military academy, academic, etc.).

• Applicants must have participated during 2019-2020 in one of their SCTP / SASP State Championships, National Championships, or regional events in Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Olympic Bunker, Olympic Skeet Championships; Pistol or Rifle.

• Applicants must be able to complete all parts of the application packet:

Application / Personal Information Page:
•One Page Student Resume or School and Non-School Activities and Honors
•One Page Essay (see Essay Guidelines)
•Must attach current high school transcript or home school transcript!
•Application Deadline (for the entire application packet): Midnight, April 19th, 2020
•All Materials Must Be Received together as one packet by Deadline. No exceptions!

SSSF Scholarship Program Application Download

Ruger To Auction Mini-14 In Support Of SASP

Written by SSSF Staff on February 19, 2020. Posted in SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Ruger Firearms has generously donated a Ruger® Collectable-model Mini-14 to benefit the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP). The unique rifle is being auctioned on Gunbroker.com now through March 4th at 12:30 pm.

We have for auction a stainless, .223 Rem. caliber Ruger® Mini-14® rifle with serial number 186-79836. The test fire date of this rifle is February 19, 1998. It was shipped in March 1998 to the Secretary of Defense in Mexico and returned to the factory in February 2004. There is a letter “U” hand-etched in front of the serial number that indicates a “used” firearm. In 1998 this model rifle was only for sale to Law Enforcement and Government agencies. The left side of the receiver (above the serial number) and the 20-round magazines are stamped, “–RESTRICTED LAW ENFORCEMENT/GOV’T–USE ONLY 91494–” “91494” indicates the “official cutoff” date for the “high-cap” pre-ban Mini-14 rifles – September 14, 1994. This Ruger® Mini-14® rifle has an 18-1/2 inch barrel with flash suppressor. It also features a rear peep sight (adjustable for elevation and windage), and fixed front sight with bayonet lug. Other features include an American hardwood stock with a curved butt plate, a heat- resistant ventilated fiberglass handguard, and two 20-round magazines. Please visit our website (Ruger.com) to view more photos of this rifle as there are some small scratches on the stock. 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 rifle will be shipped in the box it had been stored in along with an appropriate instruction manual and locking device. 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 unique Mini-14 on Gunbroker.com and place your winning bid!