| U.S. Cleans Up at Pan American Games
AMERICAN TEAM WINS 22 SHOOTING MEDALS . . . The shooting competition at the Pan Am Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ended on Saturday, and when the smoke had cleared, the U.S. team had captured 22 medals, including 10 golds. Two golds, one silver and a bronze came the last day, including the one-two finish of former Scholastic Clay Target Program participant Vincent Hancock of Eatonton, Ga., and the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, and James Graves of Laurel, Miss., in Men's Skeet, and a win and place by Jamie Beyerle, Lebanon, Pa., and Amanda Furrer, Spokane, Wash., respectively, in Women's 50 Meter Rifle 3 Position. For results, visit www.usashooting.org and the official Web site of the 2007 Pan American Games.
JEFF FOXWORTHY LENDS VOICE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . Are you smarter than a fifth grader? If so, you know that hunters and the firearm industry play a key role in conservation in America. Jeff Foxworthy, comedian and host of the hit show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader," is helping to spread the word about sportsmen's role in conservation with three public service announcements now available online. Two promote National Hunting and Fishing Day. The third PSA, suitable for use year-round, encourages hunters and anglers to introduce a newcomer to traditional outdoor sports. The PSAs, produced by NSSF, are available as MP3 files downloadable from the National Hunting and Fishing Day Web site. Radio stations, retailers and others are encouraged to use the PSAs in helping to spread the word about this year's National Hunting and Fishing Day, set for Sept. 22, and the importance of introducing newcomers to the outdoors.
MEDIA AND TACTICAL RIFLES . . . The annual conference of the Professional Outdoor Media Association begins next week in Minneapolis, and NSSF will be there to roll out a new campaign to help traditional hunting and gun writers learn more about the surging popularity of tactical rifles and gear. The campaign will include range time with several AR-15 platform rifles, luncheon presentation, information packet, interviews and photo ops with industry representatives.
SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL NAMES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . . . Safari Club International announced the hiring of John B. Eichinger, of Holland, Mich., as executive director of SCI and the SCI Foundation. In his role, Eichinger will be in charge of day-to-day operations.
PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM TO BUY BUSHNELL OUTDOOR PRODUCTS . . . MidOcean Partners, a private equity firm, announced it will acquire Bushnell Outdoor Products from Wind Point Partners. Bushnell's senior management team will continue in its role and have a significant ownership stake in the company. The Kansas City Star reported the deal amounted to just under $600 million.
SMALLER IS BETTER, REPORTS THE NEW YORK TIMES . . . "For some, smaller course makes for a better target" is how The New York Times headlined its article on 5-Stand sporting clays. Quoted on 5-Stand's popularity and its benefit to a shooter's technique is Jack Robertson, NSSF's manager of special events. "Five stand will make you a better marksman," says Robertson. "I know because it made me one."
COLUMNIST UNDER FIRE, INVESTIGATION AFTER RADIO COMMENTS . . . A Boston Globe columnist came under fire from gun owners -- and caught the attention of federal agents -- last week after acknowledging on a radio show he may have been involved in a straw purchase. Admittedly anti-gun columnist Steve Bailey set out to prove how easy it would be to buy a gun at a gun show in another state. Bailey, anti-gun advocate John Rosenthal and a New Hampshire resident attended a gun show in New Hampshire where the columnist, because of his out-of-state residency, gave the resident $200 to buy the gun for him and expensed it to the Globe. In his column Friday, Bailey said ATF agents and a police officer paid his friend a visit last week with a search warrant and a tape of the radio interview.
TOWN CLERKS TO MAINTAIN LIST OF PRIVATE HUNTING LANDS . . . Connecticut is closing the communication gap between property owners and hunters and shooters. On July 5, the state signed into law HB 6992 that, among other things, offers owners of property on which hunting or shooting sports regularly occur the option to list their property with their town clerk to publicize the availability of their land for such pursuits. The measure requires town clerks to make the property list available to the public and post a notice of its availability in the clerk's office. Sportsmen will still be required to obtain permission from the landowner before accessing private property. Furthermore, landowners who permit the public to access their private property for recreational purposes at no charge will still have the same protections against liability afforded under current law. NSSF applauds Connecticut's efforts to make more land available for hunting and shooting sports by facilitating communication between private landowners and sportsmen.
URINE BIG TROUBLE, MISTER . . . An anti-hunting activist who has amassed a record of illegal actions against hunters was caught trespassing and pouring a jug of human urine around a trap set to capture nuisance black bears in northern New Jersey, reports the New Jersey Herald. Albert Kazemian was reportedly confronted by state wildlife officers, who ordered him to stop; Kazemian's response was to throw the jug and run back toward his house. He was apprehended and arrested. This is the latest in a string of actions that animal rights extremists have taken to make bear management a political football rather than a science in New Jersey.
NATIONAL TEACHERS GROUP RECOMMENDS QDMA PROGRAM . . . The National Science Teachers Association has announced its review and recommendation of "Living with White-tailed Deer" for classroom use by middle and secondary school students. The interactive classroom program on urban/suburban deer issues was produced by the Quality Deer Management Association and includes a three-part, DVD-based video and an interactive CD-ROM with printable support materials.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW NASR MEMBERS . . . Membership in NSSF's National Association of Shooting Ranges ensures ranges stay connected to the industry and on top of the latest trends. A special offer was mailed recently to non-member ranges. If your range decides to take advantage of the offer, it will receive an NASR membership, a Customized Market Report for just $45 (a savings of $80) and an NASR sign to display proudly at your facility. Information in Customized Market Reports will aid you in building well-targeted marketing efforts that will ultimately improve your business. For more information about this offer, contact bswann@nssf.org. Visit NASR online at www.rangeinfo.org.
NSSF MEMBERS SAVE ON SHIPPING WITH FEDEX . . . NSSF members save an average of $1,093 a year when they ship with FedEx. The FedEx Advantage is one great advantage for NSSF members. To join in the savings or for more information, call 800-475-6708 and mention the NSSF discount shipping program. There is no cost to enroll and no minimum shipping requirement. To learn more about NSSF membership, visit NSSF online or contact bswann@nssf.org.
TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED FOR WRITER'S CHILDREN . . . Tim Tucker, esteemed outdoor writer from Hawthorne, Fla., was killed in an automobile accident in Gainesville, Fla., last Monday, leaving behind his wife Darlene and 10-year-old twins, including his son who was injured in the collision. The Kyle and Rachel Tucker Trust Fund has been established to help secure the children's future. Donations may be sent to the trust fund at P.O. Box 140607, Gainesville, FL 32614.
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