Hamburg, PA – Doug Koenig, Competition Director of the Sportsman’s Team Challenge announces online registration is now open. The Nationals match will be held at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Alda, NE June 10-12, 2016 and will be open to the general public, industry and to all levels of shooting competitors.  “As a long-time participant of the Sportsman’s Team Challenge, I’m honored to be the Competition Director this year. The event continues to be a favorite of mine over the years especially when I’ve shot the match with my son.” Koenig added, “As this year’s Director, I look forward to continuing the Sportsman’s Team Challenge’s rich tradition of bringing shooting enthusiasts of all levels together for this fun-filled unique team competition.” The Sportsman’s Team Challenge is a two or three person team event, which combines multi-discipline shooting competition of rifle, pistol and shotgun. Designed to be competitor and spectator friendly with colorful reactive targets and countdown times visible to onlookers, the event introduces newcomers at regional matches throughout the country. The course of fire consists of six events, three of which involve colorful reactive steel targets that are engaged with .22 rimfire rifles, .22 rimfire pistols and centerfire pistols. These events are the Rifle, Pistol and Combo. Three shotgun events utilize aerial clay targets to round out the field of fire with the Flurry, Flush and Mixed Bag. The Flurry and Flush require teams to engage fifty targets in approximately one minute, while the Mixed Bag is similar to a five-stand course with the shooter not knowing from which of the trap machines a pair of clay targets will be released upon their call. Chris Dolnack, SVP & CMO at NSSF commented, “NSSF created the Sportsman’s Team Challenge as the first televised shooting competition. We’re excited that Doug and his friends are bringing back this classic event in a format that provides everyone, regardless of their skill level, with an opportunity to participate in a safe, fun and friendly format.” Dolnack noted, “It’s good for the local host community, good for the shooting community and good for the industry.” From its inception in the late 80’s, the Sportsman’s Team Challenge, now celebrating 29 years continues its popularity within the shooting sports drawing the interest of newcomers, families and competition shooters. For more information about the Sportsman’s Team Challenge and Open Registration visit www.stcnationals.com. A complete rulebook and required course of fire for each event with descriptions is available. Follow us at:  https://www.facebook.com/ShootSTC.  

Indiana Youth Shooting Sports Foundation announced today that the largest ever Indiana Youth Sporting Clays event occurred Sunday April 24, 2016 at the Kokomo Izaak Walton League. Youth clay target competitions and teams in Indiana are experiencing dramatic growth. The Indiana Youth Shooting Sports Foundation (IYSSF.ORG) has been a large supporter of this movement. April 24th Howard County had 72 youth shooters from 9 youth teams arrived at the Isaac Walton League to compete in the Indiana Scholastic Clay Target Program’s (IN SCTP) Mid State Sporting Clays Championship. Additionally there were an estimated 150 parents and family members present also. 7200 competition targets were thrown as the youth competitors enjoyed the spirited competition. This event was the largest youth Sporting Clays event in Indiana EVER! When the scores were analyzed Reagen Harding won the High Overall Grand Champion with a score of 97 targets broken out of 100 thrown! The second place Grand Champion award went to Blake Sanford with a score of 96 targets broken out of 100 thrown. Blake didn’t seem disappointed as Reagen is his teammate. That’s correct the Target Busters, Coached by Jason Sanford, took the top two individual awards. Three public high schools were represented in the event. In the last three years since Attica Jr.-Sr. High School formed the states first public school shotgun team others are finding popularity for their high school students. Garrett High School and Fountain Central High School were the other public school teams in the competition. IYSSF continually promotes and supports youth shooting teams.  At this particular event, IYSSF handed out $5000 in team endowment awards for individual and team awards. These monies will be deposited into the winning team’s Midway USA Foundation accounts. IYSSF also defrayed the target costs of each participant by $10. The target payment came from a generous grant that IYSSF received from the Indiana Friends of NRA. IYSSF’s total support of this one event totaled $5720! The Friends of the NRA in Indiana holds banquets and fundraisers around the state to support youth shooting sports. They have donated over $550,000 so far in 2016. The IYSSF.ORG focused their grant application on reducing target costs for all IN SCTP kids that participate in the 2016 season. IYSSF.ORG president, Jim Dunn, provided the awards ceremony audience with a wonderful explanation of the origins of IYSSF and the Midway USA Foundation. There are many supporters in Indiana that want to see youth shooting sports continue to grow. He thanked the Friends of the NRA the MidwayUSA Foundation, and Larry and Brenda Potterfield personally, for their large portion of this support. Pictures and videos from the event can be found on the IYSSF.ORG website and Facebook page. For more information on the Indiana Friends of NRA contact NRA Field Rep Craig Haggard CHaggard@nrahq.org or SCTP coach and Friends of NRA chairman Paul Harding at pharding@live.com Paul was the 2014 volunteer of the year, https://www.friendsofnra.org/State.aspx?sid=15&cid=1109 pharding@live.com For more information on Indiana Youth Shooting Sports Foundation contact  President Jim Dunn at jdundeal@aol.com and www.iyssf.org and https://www.facebook.com/iyssf For more information on Midway USA Foundation contact Executive Director Randy Moeller RMoeller@midwayusafoundation.org and https://www.midwayusafoundation.org/ For more information on IN SCTP contact state advisors Mike Carson fairchasemike@gmail.com Derek Marshall atticatrap@attica.k12.in.us Nick Mason nickcm239@aol.com https://www.facebook.com/IndianaSCTP/?fref=ts

The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) would like to announce its newest supporter and sponsor, FN America. “FN has been a dedicated supporter of youth firearms education and shooting sports for several years,” Jarrod McDevitt, channel marketing manager for FN America, said. “We’re proud to continue that commitment with our product donation of our award-winning SLP shotguns and P-12 pump shotguns to the Scholastic Clay Target Program, part of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation’s youth education program.” Known for the first massed-produced Browning designated Auto-5 semi-automatic shotguns back in 1902, FN has accomplished many things. FN released a competitive SLP semi-automatic shotgun in 2008 and later the P-12 as well as the FN SC1 over/under shotgun. These guns will get a good look from our young clay target enthusiasts! “FN’s support of the SCTP only strengthens our commitment to youth development through the shooting sports,” Tom Wondrash, SCTP’s national director, said. “We are always looking for ways to help our teams, coaches and athletes across the country. This will certainly help us reach our goal of giving out over $60,000 in college scholarships to our graduating seniors this year. We are very happy to have FN America on board and thankful for their support!”   

Thanks to our SASP Silver Level Sponsor Sig Sauer for allowing us to once again use their ranges at the Sig Sauer Academy in New Hampshire, on April 9, 2016. We had a chilly but fun Northeast Regional.  They are a hardy bunch in the Northeast.  Even with the cold spring weather, we had 73 entries for the shoot. Thanks to Tom Yost from Smith & Wesson for coming up and assisting with the event.  A special thank you to the 8 IDPA safety officers who donated their time.  Without their support we would not have been able to hold the event.  

HIVIZ Shooting Systems, a manufacturer of fiber optic sights for handguns, rifles and shotguns, has once again joined the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) as a Platinum Level Sponsor.  “HIVIZ has been a great partner of the SASP for several years," Tammy Mowry, national program director for the SASP, said. "The mission of HIVIZ to 'make hunting and shooting easy, accurate, and safe with quality products at affordable prices.' This helps our parents in their search for safe and reliable shooting products.  We’re so happy to have them on board again this year as our Focus stage sponsor, as well as our medal and trophy sponsor, and our side match sponsor.” Leaha Wirth, vice president, sales and marketing for HIVIS Shooting Systems, said, “It's critical here at HIVIZ that we take a proactive stand on the future of the shooting sports. We are proud to be a part of the Scholastic community."

Brownells has once again joined the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) as a Bronze Level Sponsor.  For more than 75 years, Brownells has been providing quality gunsmithing tools, gun parts, firearms accessories and service to the firearms industry. Throughout all of those years, Brownells has stood for its promise of service, selection and satisfaction. Tammy Mowry, national program director for the SASP, said, “We appreciate everything Brownells does to support the SASP with its sponsorship of the Go Fast stages at our national championships taking place in July at the Cardinal Center in Ohio." Pete Brownell, Brownells CEO, said, "Brownells is proud to be a Bronze level Sponsor of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program for 2016. Introducing young people to the shooting sports is a great way to teach personal responsibility and get them started in a sport they can enjoy for a lifetime. Not only do they learn gun safety and self-discipline, it also helps them understand the importance of our unique American firearms freedoms.”

SASP hosted its first Wisconsin fundraising banquet in Cedarburg on Saturday, April 16.  The Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports SASP team hosted this banquet, which more than 90 people attended. Good food and friends made this a successful evening, which included a live auction, silent auction and raffle/games. Thank you to our banquet sponsors:  Cabela’s – Richfield and Newman Chevrolet.  Thank you also to all of our donors. Without you, we wouldn’t have had such a great event!

Briley Manufacturing is offering pre-orders on chokes and selected accessories to be picked up at the 2016 SCTP National Championships in Marengo, Ohio, July 9-16. The “Buy One Choke, Get One Free” is always very popular. Inventory will be limited at the event and pre-ordering helps ensure inventory is available. "'Buy One, Get One' is a once-a-year sale Briley loves to do for the kids,” said Hannah Price, sales representative with Briley Manufacturing. “We feel very strongly that the youth is the future of shooting sports and hunting and we are committed to helping in any way we can. With that being said, this sale in Marengo is for SCTP members only, and we would appreciate keeping this relationship between Briley and SCTP an honest and a respected program.  All the kids and their families have always been top-notch, polite, grateful, and truly a pleasure to do business with.  Briley would also like to thank all the parents, coaches, and chaperons for your hard work and commitment to the kids and this sport. Without you, this week of shooting would not happen.”   If you have any questions or would like to place an order, please contact the Briley sales team in Houston.   713-932-6995 smp@briley.com    

All orders must be placed no later than

Wednesday, July 6.