A series of brief articles cataloging the sport and gear for wing and clays shooting.
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November 5, 2024
Categories: Blog, Fundraising, Matching, Other
Giving Tuesday, the foundation’s most significant fundraising day of the year, is right around the corner, and we are excited to raise money for your youth shooting teams and organizations! After an unbelievable Giving Tuesday in 2023, raising over $513,000, they set a goal to do it again in 2024. However, they need your help to raise that kind of money! To reach their goal, they encourage you to ask your community of supporters to donate through our website on December 3. Every dollar will benefit the youth shooting sports program that the donor chooses. MidwayUSA Foundation is proud to ensure that 100% of every donation benefits the endowment of their choice because we keep nothing for operations. Plus, we will match EVERY DONATION! In addition to matching every donation, theyt also award youth shooting teams that receive the most donation dollars and draw thirty (30) participating teams, at random, to win $1,000 each.
The team incentive will be structured to reward the top 5 teams.
1st Place: $15,000
2nd Place: $12,500
3rd Place: $10,000
4th Place: $7,500
5th Place: $5,000
Throughout Giving Tuesday, the MidwayUSA Foundation updates you on our progress toward their goal on their website and social media. Please follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Share their updates on your social media, too! They also recommend sharing your own stories and team information on your social media with a direct link to your MidwayUSA Foundation endowment page. To assist you in talking with your volunteers, parents, donors, and potential donors, they have created material for you to use in your communications. Visit our Giving Tuesday Toolkit page for logos, email and press release templates, and more tips.
Thanks to SK Guns, the MidwayUSA Foundation also has an exciting incentive for our donors. This SK Guns Sweepstakes is exclusive to our Giving Tuesday donors! For every $1,000 donation, a donor will receive an entry to win the exclusive SK Guns Gold Series Early Italian Renaissance Collection. Only 25 complete Gold Series sets have been produced, featuring pistols with consecutive serial numbers and matching edition numbers. This remarkable set also includes a limited edition engraved knife, etched in 24k gold and numbered to match the set. The estimated value of this collection is over $15,000! A random winner will be announced by December 13th.
Donating on Giving Tuesday is easy. Head to MidwayUSAFoundation.org/donate and choose if you’d like to contribute to a youth shooting team or organization. From there, you’ll search for the program you’d like to support and make your tax-deductible donation right through our safe and secure website. We will send you a gift receipt, and your dollars will be matched in the coming weeks. Growing an endowment means growing that youth shooting program’s annual cash grant, which provides funds to cover the team’s critical expenses to practice and compete.
The Heckler & Koch VP9 is a highly regarded striker-fired 9mm pistol that offers exceptional ergonomics, accuracy, and reliability. Here’s a comprehensive review of its key features and performance:
The 9mm VP9 excels in ergonomics, featuring a customizable grip system with interchangeable backstraps and side panels. This allows for 27 different grip configurations, ensuring a near-perfect fit for almost any hand size
The molded finger grooves and texturized grip panels provide excellent control and comfort during extended shooting sessions. The pistol’s controls are ambidextrous, including the unique paddle-style magazine release, which may take some getting used to for those accustomed to button releases2. The slide features both front and rear serrations, enhancing manipulation, while the “charging supports” at the rear of the slide aid in racking for those with reduced hand strength.
Accuracy: The VP9 is known for its exceptional accuracy. Many users report consistently tight groupings, with some achieving groups under 2.5 inches at 10 yards.
The VP pistols uses the proven P30 steel magazine; 17, 15 and 10-round capacity available.
The longer sight radius and crisp trigger contribute significantly to its precision. Trigger: One of the VP9’s standout features is its trigger. It offers a short, light take-up with a clean break and a short, positive reset. The trigger pull typically measures around 5 pounds, providing a balance between safety and performance. Reliability: The VP9 demonstrates excellent reliability, with many users reporting flawless function through hundreds of rounds without cleaning2. Its striker-fired design contributes to its dependable operation across various ammunition types.
The VP9’s soft recoil, excellent trigger, and ergonomic grip make it a joy to shoot for most users. However, some note that the relatively high bore axis can lead to slightly more muzzle flip compared to some competitors
While the VP9 is priced higher than some competitors, many users find the quality, features, and performance justify the cost. It’s often considered a top-tier option in the striker-fired pistol market
The HK VP9 stands out as an exceptional striker-fired pistol, offering a combination of ergonomics, accuracy, and reliability that’s hard to beat. Its customizable grip, outstanding trigger, and consistent performance make it a top choice for both experienced shooters and newcomers alike. While it may come at a premium price, the VP9’s quality and features make it a worthwhile investment for those seeking a high-performance 9mm pistol.
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Expanding the qualifications to include both graduating high school seniors and those already enrolled in undergrad and graduate programs, Shimano North American Fishing, Inc. will now award up to $30,000 in scholarships as part of its ‘Shimano Varsity’ program. The expansion of the program was officially announced to state DNR professionals and bass club leaders by Shimano Youth Fishing Director Frank Hyla at the biannual B.A.S.S. Conservation Summit held in conjunction with the recent Bassmaster Classic.
“Being one of the cornerstones of our Varsity program, the scholarships provide needed financial assistance to future leaders in conservation, fisheries and wildlife sciences and management,” said Hyla, “where we hope those talents help with work done by state, regional, provincial and national natural resource agencies.”
Along with the scholarships, Shimano’s Varsity Program helps younger anglers learn about fishing tackle and techniques, provides industry networking opportunities at Shimano ‘Career Seminar’ events, and stresses the role anglers have in fishing conservation and advocacy. “Since our program began in early 2017, those anglers participating in our program have been active with the Keep America Fishing Pitch It program keeping used plastic baits out of our lakes and rivers,” said Hyla, “and have picked up thousands of pounds of trash at boat ramps and other areas through our ‘Leave It Better’ projects.”
For their studies beginning in fall 2018, Shimano will award up to fifteen (15) $2,000 scholarships to U.S. and Canadian high school seniors, college undergraduate and graduate students who are members of B.A.S.S., and majoring in biology, fisheries, wildlife or a natural resource related field. A specially selected panel, including Shimano’s Phil Morlock, B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Gene Gilliland, and Chris Horton with the Congressional Sportsman’s Foundation, will determine the scholarship winners. Application forms – with a May 31 deadline – are available on the Shimano website at Shimano Varsity Program Scholarship.
Successful applicants will be notified by July 1. The award is made directly to the student winner and can be used as needed for tuition, textbooks or living expenses.
For more information about on the ‘Shimano Varsity’ program, visit: http://varsity.shimano.com.
The Iver Johnson youth single barrel shotgun is a reliable and affordable option for young or beginner shooters looking to get into hunting or target practice. This compact firearm offers several notable features that make it an attractive choice for its intended audience.
Performance and Handling
The Iver Johnson youth shotgun delivers impressive performance for its class. When taken to the range, it shoots exceptionally well, with users reporting minimal recoil thanks to an effective recoil pad. This reduced recoil makes it more comfortable for younger shooters to handle, allowing them to focus on their aim and technique without being overwhelmed by the gun’s power.
Versatility and Use
Many owners find this shotgun to be a versatile tool for various hunting applications. It has proven effective for small game hunting, including rabbits, squirrels, and birds like doves and quail. The gun’s manageable size and weight make it particularly suitable for youth hunters or those of smaller stature, allowing them to carry it comfortably in the field for extended periods.
Build Quality and Design
The Iver Johnson youth shotgun is generally well-constructed, with some models featuring good fit and finish that surpasses comparable brands. The gun’s design is straightforward, typically featuring a break-action, single-shot mechanism that is easy for beginners to understand and operate safely.
Value and Recommendation
The Iver Johnson youth single barrel shotgun is frequently praised as an excellent starter firearm for young shooters. Its affordability, combined with its reliable performance, makes it a popular choice for parents introducing their children to shooting sports or hunting. Many owners express satisfaction with their purchase, often keeping the gun in their collection even as they progress to more advanced firearms.
In conclusion, the Iver Johnson youth single barrel shotgun offers a solid entry-level option for young shooters and hunters. Its manageable recoil, versatility, and affordable price point make it a worthwhile consideration for those looking to introduce youth to the world of shotgun shooting and hunting.
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Braden Peiser, of San Angelo, Texas, earned the title of 2024 Junior World Champion in Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Oct. 1 in Lima, Peru.
“It is a bit surreal,” said Peiser about his big win. “I have been in a lot of finals and quite a few international finals. I was enjoying this final and the chase. It was fun sitting in second or third and knowing I had some work to do.”
Peiser, the 2024 Junior Olympic Champion, shot an exciting final at the 2024 Junior World Championships where he bested Victor Lindgren, of Sweden, who finished second. Peiser’s final consisted of 15 shots in the kneeling position, 15 in the prone position, and then 10 shots in the standing. After the first 10 standing shots, single shot eliminations began. With just Peiser and Lindgren left, Peiser needed to make up .2 points to move up from second place to first. For the last shot of the final, Lindgren shot a 10.4 and Peiser shot a 10.7, securing his gold medal.
“Victor took his shot, and I could hear the crowd cheering. I could not see his score because I was already looking down my sights,” said Peiser about his final shot. “I knew I needed a good shot. I took it and felt confident in it. It felt like an hour until it popped up on the screen. When I saw it, I was ecstatic and happy that it was where I thought it was.”
The 2024 competition marks the fifth Junior World Championships Peiser has competed in and his first individual gold medal. Peiser’s gold medal was his third medal of the 2024 competition. Peiser earned bronze in Men’s 10m Air Rifle and silver in Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team. This year’s three medals brough his total World Championship medal count to seven.
“This is the one that I felt the most prepared for going in and I felt like I was the most comfortable in the match and in the finals,” said Peiser, who shoots for the University of Kentucky.
Griffin Lake, of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, shot in the final as well and finished in sixth place and Tyler Wee of Wake Forest, North Carolina, shot in the final and took eight place. See official results here.
The U.S. is still competing in rifle, pistol, and shotgun events at the 2024 Junior World Championships. As of Oct 3, the U.S. has a medal count of 10. See all the medals below:
The competition continues in Lima through Oct. 7. Follow @USAShooting on Instagram, Facebook, and X for updates and results. View photos from the competition here.
Updates to the Generation III 2024 rules are available now at https://tinyurl.com/3kmawkj2
Generation III Gun is an exciting nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization focused on promoting the competitive shooting sports to juniors. Junior shooters are the future of the 2nd Amendment. We will strive to educate juniors about the important role that they will play in the future of firearms in this country through the enjoyment and camaraderie of competitive shooting sports. We aim to become the organization that ensures that every junior shooter that wants to attend a 3 gun match can. Our goal is to reimburse junior shooters for every major 3 gun match entry fee. Once that goal is accomplished, we will focus on our ultimate goal of ensuring that any junior that wants to shoot a major match has the resources they need to do so. Visit their web site at https://www.generation3gun.com
Confirmed dates for the 2024-25 Shotgun Bowl Series are live! Keep an eye on the Bowl Series Calendar and make your plans to compete with ACUI and SCTP this coming season. Visit https://acuiclays.org/events/events-calendar.
About: The ACUI Clay Targets program is a nonprofit, student-centered, campus-based community of student athletes, volunteer and paid coaches, range facilities, sponsors, friends, families, and ACUI staff. The ACUI Clay Targets program was established in 1968 and is the oldest collegiate shotgun sports program. Visit https://acuiclays.org
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