Korkers, the award-winning outdoor footwear brand, is proud to introduce several new styles of winter footwear debuting this fall. The new Alpine Chelsea™, Women’s NorthLake Zip™, Women’s SouthLake™, Neo Arctic™ and Neo Storm™ men’s and women’s rubber boots stand out in the Korkers Fall 2022 range.
“When it comes to navigating winter weather, there are three critical elements that consumers require from their footwear: keeping the foot dry, keeping the foot warm, and providing solid traction in slippery conditions,” says CEO Brian Chaney. “Overall, our competitors can keep people dry and warm, but fall short when it comes to solid traction on snow and ice. Korkers’ patented OmniTrax® Interchangeable Outsole System allows consumers to quickly and easily change outsoles to maximize grip and traction. Our system is much like adding studded tires to your car for the winter, but the performance soles can be changed in just seconds, making our boots and shoes incredibly versatile. Additionally, when outsoles wear out over time and begin to lose their original traction performance, they can be easily replaced with no downtime, extending the life of your footwear,” continued Chaney.
A variety of new types of winter boots and shoes featuring the Korkers OmniTrax® system will debut at specialty dealers in North America beginning in October. From casual 6-inch slip-on Chelsea styles for men and women to ultra-warm 8mm neoprene men’s and women’s styles, Korkers’ new range covers a wide range of winter footwear needs.
To see Korkers’ full line of winter footwear or to find a retailer near you, visit www.korkers.com
About Korkers
Since 1959, Korkers® has created a functional and versatile shoe for outdoor adventurers. Unique in the industry, OmniTrax owned by KorkersTM The interchangeable sole system provides a variety of high-performance traction options, from felt to Vibram® IdroGrip sticky rubber, allowing anglers to maximize traction performance on any terrain and in any condition. Brian Chaney leads the Portland, Oregon-based company’s team of avid fishing and outdoor enthusiasts dedicated to developing product solutions that combine design advancements with innovative technology.
NASGW made the donation during the 2022 NASGW Expo & Annual Meeting, which was held October 26-28, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Walk The Talk America (WTTA), a non-profit organization designed to bridge the gap between the gun industry and gun owners and the mental health industry, is honored to have received a generous $25,000 donation from the National Association of Wholesalers of Sporting Goods (NASGW). ) and welcomes them as WTTA’s newest Gold Sponsor.
“Mental health is such a big issue in this country and it needs to be at the forefront of more conversations,” said NASGW President Kenyon Gleason. “Walk The Talk America is doing a great job of raising awareness of this issue within the shooting sports industry. I am proud that NASGW is supporting the mission of the WTTA through this donation.”
“Having NASGW, a well-known and established trade association within the shooting sports industry, as our newest Gold Sponsor is truly amazing,” said WTTA Founder Michael Sodini. “Their membership comprises wholesalers, manufacturers, independent sales representatives, media and service providers within our industry, and being able to work with an association that has that reach only helps spread our message even further. With the support of organizations like NASGW, we are able to provide more mental health tools and resources to individuals, businesses and retailers across the country.”
WTTA, the brainchild of Sodini, a firearms industry veteran, spearheaded a movement within the firearms industry to bridge the gap between mental health and responsible firearms ownership to reduce suicide by firearm and armed violence. Through educational shows, podcasts, and training programs, WTTA is paving the way to educate mental health professionals about gun culture and break negative stigmas around mental health for gun owners. Through its various programs and offerings, such as instructional brochures and slides for firearms instructors, cultural competency classes, and introductory courses at the intersection of guns and mental health, the WTTA is leading the conversation and opening doors in the firearms industry and the mental health industry. .
For more information on how to get involved, visit WalkTheTalkAmerica.org. Take the WTTA Mental Health Screening. After the assessment, you will be provided with information, resources, and tools to help you understand and improve your mental health.
About Walk the Talk America:
Our mission is to fund research and development for mental health outreach and promotion to reduce misconceptions and prejudices that exist when it comes to mental illness and firearms. We believe we can be a catalyst for change by working with experts in the mental health industry. www.walkthetalkamerica.org
The Mule Deer Foundation announced today that Joshua Stratton has joined the organization as its new Director of Communications and Steve Belinda has been promoted to Director of Conservation. Both Stratton and Belinda are part of the organization’s executive leadership team and will help achieve the goal of elevating MDF’s mission and scale of impact.
Stratton comes to MDF with 23 years of experience in the hunting and fishing industry and has spent the last 13 years helping organizations and brands achieve their marketing and communication goals. He brings with him a vast understanding of consumer behavior, nonprofit expertise, and content creation. Stratton seeks to leverage his circle of influence to increase corporate membership and mission awareness through strategic, story-focused messaging and content.
“I am delighted to have Joshua on board to help MDF better tell our story,” said MDF President/CEO Joel Pedersen. “His past experience with nonprofits, content creation and his understanding of how people consume media will elevate the MDF brand and ensure that more people learn about the tremendous achievements of our organization.”
Belinda has served as MDF’s Director of Conservation since 2019 after supporting the organization as a consultant for over a decade. Her promotion to Director of Conservation recognizes her leadership in growing the organization’s mule and black-tailed deer conservation program. Steve is a certified wildlife biologist.® and has over 30 years in the wildlife conservation profession. Her experience in federal agencies, the private sector, and nonprofit conservation worlds provides a unique and valuable skill set for implementing the work MDF does for deer and other wildlife.
“Steve has been a part of MDF for a long time, working for many years as a consultant and helping guide the organization’s conservation efforts,” Pedersen noted. “Since hiring him as a full-time employee, Steve has transformed the way MDF delivers conservation, triggering tremendous growth both in staff and in fulfilling our mission. Steve’s promotion to Director of Conservation best reflects his leadership of the organization.”
About MDF The Mule Deer Foundation is the only conservation group in North America dedicated to restoring, enhancing and protecting mule deer and black-tailed deer and their habitat, with a focus on science and program efficiency. MDF is a strong voice for hunters on issues of access policy, wildlife management, and conservation. MDF recognizes regulated hunting as a viable management component and is committed to recruiting and retaining youth in shooting sports and conservation. Get involved in your state or become a member at www.muledeer.org or call (801) 973-3940.
Using scoped and carry guns often means having two different optics that require extensive training. No one can expect to wield a concealed pistol in the same way as a full-size pistol at the shooting range, let alone use the same or similar optics. This can often frustrate competing shooters and hide carrying. Holosun has addressed some of these difficulties with the EPS (Enclosed Pistol Sight) and EPS Carry reflex optics.
While the EPS and EPS Carry optics are essentially the same, their dimensions are only marginally different. Featuring a 1.4 oz 7075 aluminum black anodized case with a 0.90 x 0.63 window size, the EPS is a full size pistol reflex sight. The EPS features the lowest deck height, allowing the user to employ standard height iron sights and/or the reflex sight. Although similar, the EPS Carry uses the same 7075 aluminum black anodized shell design weighing 1.23 oz with a 0.77 x 0.58 window. The EPS Carry is designed for use with carry or compact pistols.
Both variations are available with a green LED (540nm) with a 2MOA or 6MOA dot reticle or Holosun’s multi-reticle system: 32MOA circle with 2MOA dot, 2MOA dot only, or 32MOA circle only. As with all reflex sights, the EPS/EPS Carry is parallax free with unlimited eye relief in an aspherical glass lens. Each contains a CR1620 battery that provides up to 50,000 hours of continuous use. There are eight brightness intensity settings that support day and four night vision. Essential for a carry pistol, both options feature Shake Awake technology with recovery from the latest configuration combined with Holosun’s Solar Failsafe™.
Both versions are IPX8 certified for waterproof and dustproof. The reticle has a travel range of +/- 30 MOA, and each elevation or windage adjustment is 1.5 MOA per click. All EPS models use Holosun’s “K” series footprint for easy mounting.
Holosun has upheld its tradition of providing high quality and useful optics. With the rise in the market for pistols for defensive carry and competition, the EPS and EPS Carry comfortably fill both roles and make cross-training painless. Holosun offers a limited lifetime warranty on EPS and EPS Carry. Warranty information can be found at: https://holosun.com/index/category/items/id/94.html
Characteristic:
CNC 7075 aluminum housing
Black anodized finish.
Holosun “K” series footprint
Solar Failsafe™
Shake Awake™ technology with last setting recall
Available in green
CR1620 battery
Up to 50,000 hours of continuous use
Reticle Brightness: 8 daylight compatible and 4 night vision compatible settings
2MOA dot, 6MOA dot, or Multi Reticle System: 32MOA circle with 2MOA dot, 2MOA dot only, or 32MOA circle only
Parallax free with unlimited eye relief
multi-coated lens
IPX8 waterproof and dustproof
aspherical glass lens
Window Size: 0.90 x 0.63 (EPS) or 0.77 x 0.58 (EPS Carry)
Body Dimensions: 1.62 x 1.19 x 0.99 (EPS) or 1.62 x 1.07 x 0.95 (EPS Carry)
Weight: 1.4oz (EPS) or 1.23oz (EPS Carry)
MSRP: $435.28 – 458.81 (Red – Green)
Holosun Technologies, Inc., headquartered in City of Industry, California, is committed tocreate innovative optical and laser/IR technologies that benefit a wide range ofshooting, hunting, law enforcement and professional needs. using the qualitymanufacturing standards required by some of the best-known optics brands in theworld, with a wide range of affordable options, Holosun is at the forefront ofdevelopment of new visual technologies. Key innovations include Shake AwakeTechnology™50,000 hour battery life, Solar FailSafe™Multiple Grid System™ (MRS), Super Green LED and IR/Laser units utilizing the latest advancesin laser and LED technology. At Holosun, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art servicesequipment at a competitive price that amazes the competition and the end user.
5.11 Tactical®, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear, today announced new load-bearing products and accessories that will be available this fall.
“Instilling in our consumers with 5.11 always be ready mindset is a key guiding light throughout our product design and development process,” said Matt Page, vice president of global products at 5.11. “A key aspect of that preparedness mindset is having the right gear on hand to be prepared for anything. Whether it’s a loaded, ready-to-go pack as a travel bag, or gloves nearby to protect hands in an emergency, we want our end-users to feel secure in the gear they carry.”
Fanny Pack LV6 2.0
the Fanny Pack LV6 2.0 ($42) received an updated quick-release S/R buckle waist strap and new Duraflex® buckles that are easier to operate, especially when wearing gloves. A great on-the-go solution that can be worn around the waist or across the body, it features interior pockets and panels, a hidden slip compartment, side compression straps, and a mesh back pocket. Additionally, this fanny pack can be attached to the 5.11 LV18 2.0 Backpack when more charging power is needed.
LV10 2.0 Backpack
Similar updates were made to the Duraflex® buckles on the LV10 2.0 Backpack ($115) to allow easier access to equipment. Additional redesign features include a new removable holster retention strap, a security strap on the tablet sleeve, and a quick-release CAM buckle on the main crossbody strap.
Backpack LV18 2.0
To complete the collection of LV packs, the Backpack LV18 2.0 ($135) also received updates with internal organization and new Duraflex® buckles. Inside the ambidextrous side entry CCW compartment, the loop area has been increased and a removable holster retention strap has been added. The height of the padded laptop sleeve has been increased and a security strap has been added to keep electronic devices safe. A second set of webbing loops offers a better hold for the LV6 2.0 Waist Pack when additional cargo space is needed. Additional features include side compression straps, a padded back panel with a Flex cuff channel, and quick release shoulder straps with a removable sternum strap.
For more information about 5.11, its product offerings, and to find a 5.11 store near you, visit www.511tactical.com.
About 5.11, Inc.
With offices around the world, 5.11 works directly with end users to create apparel, footwear and gear specifically designed to improve the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of tactical professionals and technical enthusiasts around the world. 5.11 products exceed rigorous standards, which has allowed the brand to establish a reputation for innovation and authenticity, and become the first choice for those who always have to be ready. 5.11 Products may be purchased online, through authorized distributors and retailers, as well as at 5.11 Company-owned retail stores.
Learn more about 5.11’s best-selling gear and accessories at www.511tactical.com. Find a complete list of 5.11 company-owned retail stores at https://www.511tactical.com/locations/. Connect with 5.11 on Facebook, Twitter @511Tactical and on Instagram @511Tactical and #511tactical
5.11, Inc. is a subsidiary of Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI).
5.11, 5.11 Tactical and Always Be Ready are registered trademarks of 5.11, Inc. All rights reserved.
Quail Forever announces the hiring of Joshua Michna as the new precision agriculture and conservation specialist to support growers in the Texas High Plains region. This new role is made possible through the collaboration of Quail Forever, Cotton Incorporated, BASF Agricultural Solutions and the United Sorghum Checkoff Program to increase farm profitability and deliver tangible environmental benefits.
Michna’s new role will help landowners make better use of cutting-edge technology and voluntary wildlife conservation practices to identify acres of farmland opportunities. You will work with farmers to develop a precision agriculture business plan suitable for their operation. By focusing on return on investment at a subfield scale, Michna will help define areas to explore alternative farming practices, voluntary conservation programs, cost sharing and other funding opportunities to increase the profits and success of a grower’s operation. . The ultimate goal of this position is to deliver habitat-based solutions, including soil health, water quality, carbon sequestration, and rural economic development while maintaining high farm incomes.
“The Habitat Organization is excited and proud to collaborate with the great programs and people of Cotton Incorporated, United Sorghum Checkoff Program and BASF Agricultural Solutions in this effort to promote agricultural profitability along with conservation initiatives”, Director of Sustainability Partnerships for Quail Forever Brent Rodolfo said. “Texas Panhandle cotton and sorghum farmers are committed to supporting a healthy environment and bright economic future for their families and communities, and quail, pheasants and other wildlife will benefit from our efforts to work together here.”
The addition of a Texas-based precision specialist adds further momentum to Quail Forever’s collaborative farming initiatives to deliver sustainability results. Starting in 2019, the Cotton Sustainability & Quail Recovery Project in cooperation with Cotton Incorporated laid the foundation for innovation in the commodity sector. Since then, the Sorghum for Birds initiative with the United Sorghum Checkoff Program and the recent national sponsorship announcement with BASF Agricultural Solutions have positively transformed Quail Forever’s relationships with growers into focal regions for upland birds.
“This program is a great opportunity for sorghum and cotton growers in Texas. The collaboration is intended to help farmers apply production data and precision farming technologies to identify less profitable acres and create biodiverse habitats,” said Jesse Daystar, Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Cotton Incorporated. “Project results will benefit the environment and native bird species surrounding cotton farmland, while helping growers increase profitability.”
“This expanded multi-commodity conservation collaboration, built on a strong foundation of ongoing coordination between our industry organizations and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, will further enhance sorghum’s recognition as The Resource Conserving Crop™️ through the targeted conservation delivery in sorghum and cotton rotation systems. in West Texas,” said Adam York, Director of Sustainability for the United Sorghum Checkoff Program. “We look forward to increasing the sustainability of both industries through shared impacts on the farm of our new precision agriculture conservation specialist in Lubbock.”
“We are excited to collaborate with Quail Forever, Cotton Incorporated and the United Sorghum Checkoff Program to advance the cause of conservation and agricultural sustainability in West Texas,” said Ray Daniels, Sustainability Manager for BASF’s North American Seeds. “This program provides the opportunity for growers to identify alternatives for lower yielding acres that are environmentally sustainable and economically viable. With access to resources provided by the precision agriculture and conservation specialist, growers will have more options to consider when planning how to maximize land use in 2023 and beyond.”
Growing up in the outdoor traditions of hunting and fishing in South Texas, Joshua Michna has a proud farming and ranching background with experience in all aspects of farming, including cotton and sorghum processing, as well as the maintenance of agricultural equipment. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in fish and wildlife management from Texas Tech University, he has worked in precision agriculture as a field technician for South Plains Precision Ag since 2019. Michna previously worked as an agricultural technician for Heinrich Brothers Farms and Brushy Branch Ranch. since 2009, where he gained first-hand experience with irrigation systems, combined harvesting and brushcutting, equipment management, and other ranch duties.
Michna will work closely with agricultural retailers such as implement dealers, software companies, grain cooperatives, certified crop advisors, agricultural lenders and others to support sustainability practices throughout the Panhandle. For more information on precision agriculture and conservation solutions in Texas, contact Joshua Michna at [email protected] or (806) 696-9422.
About Quail Forever
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. This community of more than 400,000 members, supporters, and partners is dedicated to protecting our highlands through habitat improvement, public access, education, and advocacy. A network of 754 local chapters spread across North America determines how 100 percent of its locally raised funds are spent – the only national conservation organization to operate through this grassroots structure. Since its inception in 1982, the organization has dedicated more than $1 billion to 567,500 habitat projects benefiting 22 million acres.
About the United Sorghum Checkoff Program
The United Sorghum Checkof Program is a grower-funded organization dedicated to improving the sorghum industry through research, advocacy, and education. For more information on the USCP and other sorghum promotion projects, visit www.sorghumcheckoff.com.
About Cotton Incorporated
Cotton Incorporated is the research and promotion company for Upland cotton. Funded by American cotton growers and importers of Upland cotton-containing products, the nonprofit organization’s mission is to increase the demand for and profitability of cotton. As a resource for the cotton industry, Cotton Incorporated conducts or oversees more than 450 educational and research projects in an average year. Research areas range from the development of agricultural and textile innovations to the analysis of commodity and market data. For more information, visit www.CottonInc.com.
About BASF Agricultural Solutions
Agriculture is critical to providing enough healthy and affordable food for a rapidly growing population while reducing environmental impacts. By working with partners and agricultural experts and integrating sustainability criteria into all business decisions, we help farmers create a positive impact in sustainable agriculture. That’s why we invest in a strong line of research and development, connecting innovative thinking with practical action in the field. Our portfolio comprises specifically selected seeds and plant traits, chemical and biological crop protection, soil management solutions, plant health, pest control and digital agriculture. With teams of experts in the lab, field, ice, and production, we strive to strike the right balance for success – for farmers, agriculture, and future generations. In 2021, our division generated sales of €8.2 billion. For more information, visit www.agriculture.basf.com or any of our social media channels.
SilencerCo has partnered with some of the most notable companies in the gun industry to give away $6,800 worth of hunting gear. This giveaway will take place from November 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022 and is FREE to enter.
The prize package includes a Christensen Arms .300 Win Mag rifle, a high quality Leupold optic, SilencerCo’s Harvester EVO silencer, an Eberlestock hunting pack, Remington ammo, Crispi hunting boots and an Esee hunting knife – everything you need. essential for hunting. To participate, participants must register here. The winner will be announced on Thursday, December 1, 2022 on SilencerCo’s Instagram Live (12pm MST) and will also be notified by email/phone.
“We are excited to work with some of our favorite partners in the industry to bring consumers a high-value hunting package,” said Jessica Kallam, vice president of marketing, customer service and warranty for SilencerCo. “We know that quality is important, especially when hunters are out in the field and need products they can trust.”
Prize Pack Items:
Winner is responsible for tax stamp fees, dealer transfer fees, and Form 4 processing fees.
SilencerCo
SilencerCo, based in West Valley, UT, is the nation’s leading designer and manufacturer of mufflers. Since our birth in 2008, our dedication to authenticity and innovation has never wavered. Today, we continue to focus on exceptional customer service and industry-leading products; products made by people with the utmost dedication to our industry. We are hunters, shooters and gun enthusiasts, just like you. Our innovative and forward-thinking approach has allowed us to give the firearms industry what many said was impossible. This is what drives us to be better, to be the best. Because you, the shooter, the hunter, the 2nd Amendment lover, deserve the best.
David Lange, 54, of Glen Rock, NJ, is number one; in fact, he is number one three times.
A talented marksman, Lange has five distinguished badges: pistol (2001), .22 EIC pistol (2015), and rifle (2018), along with his new air pistol and service revolver badges which he claimed in 2022. Three of them ( air pistol, Service Revolver and .22 EIC) were Badge #1.
Lange received his Distinguished Revolver Badge onstage during the 2022 National Pistol Awards ceremony.
The Distinguished Badges are the highest individual award authorized by the US government for excellence in marksmanship competition. A program that has been around since the late 1800s, the scope of badge possibilities has grown from simply a rifle and pistol to a variety of other disciplines: each individual badge is marked with a specific number when claimed by its holder and is he held her in high esteem. especially the coveted #1 Badge.
“What I like about the aim is that it is very fair. It takes hard work and dedication,” Lange said. “The reward, at any level, is in achieving your own goals.”
Lange was fortunate to be able to participate in the National Match Air Gun events at Camp Perry, as well as air matches in New Jersey.
During his career, Lange has been a member of several national championship teams and has numerous individual successes, including becoming the 2015 National Indoor Champion, National Revolver Champion, National Standard Pistol Champion, and National Individual and Civilian Champion of the National Matches National Trophy. He also earned spots in the President’s 100 National Matches in both pistol and rifle in 2021. In addition, he has set several individual national records and was a shooting member of a record-setting team.
His wife is Kathy Chatterton, a sponsored athlete, captain of the Les Baer Custom Pistol Team and Distinguished Pistol Shot with a High Master rating who also holds several national and international titles and records.
His career in marksmanship began in the late 1990s and has flourished ever since.
“It’s an unfair advantage,” Lange joked of the couple. “It was Kathy’s knowledge, wisdom, experience and 100 percent support that helped me achieve my goals. Kathy also introduced me to a network of national and international champions whose friendship and support have encouraged and inspired me.”
Lange grew up hunting with his family. When he realized that he had a knack for shooting, he joined a local club’s target shooting league and began racing a Ruger MK II. He went on to buy a Colt Gold Cup and shot his first game in April 1998.
Over the years, Lange has been successful at many CMP events.
“In my first year of shooting, I shot a lot,” he said. “I shot three, sometimes four, leagues during the week and at least one game on the weekends.”
During that first year, he earned an Expert rating and went to Camp Perry for the experience with the goal of returning to Camp Perry as a Master in 1999.
“Both years they suggested I hold back and stay in the lower class until after Camp Perry,” he explained. “I never held back, and I was proud to shoot the Masters in 1999. Even though I was shooting scores at the bottom of the top ranking, I think it made me a better shooter.”
“Shooting against better shooters made me work harder and improve faster,” he added.
Lange is married to Kathy Chatterton, a talented shooter who holds national and international titles.
As Lange began to learn more about competitive shooting, he realized that dry shooting helped improve his scores just as much as actual shooting. He combined each with the mental training learned from Lanny Bassham’s “Mental Management System”, and his scores went up to High Master Class and surpassed 2650 (his first time in May 2002 having reached 2600 less than a year before).
“Shooting as many regional and state championships as possible helped me feel more comfortable in the bigger games,” he said. “In the beginning, I was just shooting in the six or seven nearby states. Eventually, he was shooting Regionals from Florida to Maine and as far west as Phoenix. I shot in matches where I didn’t know anybody and nobody knew me. Shooting in a strange place away from home is a great way to gain match experience.”
From 2003 to 2006, he was a member of Team UltraDot before joining Springfield Armory in 2007. He also began revolver shooting in June 2006 and became the seventh person to receive the NRA Distinguished Revolver Award.
In 2009, he competed on the Mountain Competition Pistol Team with Aimpoint, Atlanta Arms and Ammo, and KKM Barrels as supporting sponsors. The following year, he joined his current team, the Zero Bullet Company Target Shooting Team, sponsored by Zero Bullet Company and Lapua.
In the 2014 National Matches, David won the NTI while Kathy was the best woman in the event, and went on to win the Rose Krelstein Trophy for best woman in the NTI and the President’s 100 aggregate.
“I’ve had the good fortune to shoot in teams with some of the best and most famous shooters in the country,” he said. “I am proud to be a member of the Zero Bullet Company team and owe much of my success to the bullets and ammunition from the sponsored companies.”
Lange is also vice president of the Riverdale Police Pistol Club and a shooting officer and trustee in the Association of NJ Rifle and Pistol Clubs (ANJRPC), the statewide rifle and pistol association of the NJ NRA.
“Some of these sponsors are not giant companies and spend much of their marketing budget supporting shooters through equipment, picnics, prizes and donations,” he explained. “I hope that all competitors support companies in the shooting industry that give something back to our sport.”
He continued: “Also remember that sponsored shooters are not professional shooters and their support is limited. The true reward is in the glory and achievement that comes from working hard and being part of a team. I encourage all shooters to participate in team matches and look for new sponsors. I believe that mutual support and participation will help strengthen this sport. The chance to be on a highly visible team is an incentive for new shooters to get better and gives them an extra target.”
Lange holds many distinguished honors, including earning a spot in the President’s 100 Rifle and Pistol Events during the 2021 Nationals.
Since its inception it has maintained the same high competition schedule. His location in New Jersey has allowed him to compete indoors in the winter and outdoors in the summer within an hour of his home, sometimes two games in the same weekend, with others still available if he wanted to shoot more.
“My most intense training comes in the spring when I’m on the range six days a week, practicing for Match Pistol, until the Camp Perry games in July,” he said. “My main focus on the field is quick shooting, while at home I dry shoot and use mental training techniques like visualization and rehearsal.”
Even though pistol competition is his primary focus, Lange still participates in service rifle matches in the summer and trains impromptu at an indoor shooting range with a .22 top in the winter. Admittedly, earning the Distinguished Rifleman Badge was the hardest thing to accomplish. Lange also believes that the majority of elite shooters are those who have earned all three of the original Distinguished Badges, Service Rifle, Service Pistol, and International.
“I enjoy shooting service rifles with my wife and friends and helping them achieve their goals of becoming a Distinguished Service Rifle,” he said.
His advice to other athletes looking to get their own marksmanship goals?
Focus your practice on just that one event.
Dry fire!
Seek help at any of the various clinics that can be found across the country, including the CMP Marksmanship 101 classes or the Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) at Camp Perry.
If you don’t have leg points yet, take part in SAFS and Marksmanship 101 EIC matches for a chance to earn your first 4 points.
He is allowed to shoot in five EIC matches plus the National Championship each year. Make sure you film all those matches every year (you have to participate to win it).
Bring a friend with you. If everyone brought a friend, there would be twice as many legs in every game.
Next on Lange’s list is reaching a score of 2670. It’s an ambition he’s had for a long time, having come as close as 2666 on three different occasions. No matter where his career takes him, Lange will always be rooted in history, paving the way for his fellow shooters, one badge at a time.
“I have done these things far from alone,” he said. “Almost all of my friends are shooters, and this great sport is full of great people.”
About the Distinguished Award Program:
To earn a Distinguished Badge, a competitor must earn 30 Excellence in Competition (EIC) points or more in qualifying competition. Individuals earn the 4, 6, 8, or 10 “stage” points based on the score and a percentage of participation in the match, with at least one “hard” stage, worth 8 or 10 points. Learn more about the Distinguished Badge Program and how to earn one (or many!) on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/competitions/distinguishedbadges/.
The Civilian Aim Program is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearms safety and marksmanship training and the promotion of competitive marksmanship for United States citizens. To learn more about the CMP and its programs, log on to www.TheCMP.org.
As this year’s holiday season fast approaches, many may be wondering where the time has gone. Although many of us look forward to the festivities and family fun during the holidays, shopping for holiday gifts isn’t always an easy task. Trying to figure out which gift to buy for each person can be stressful, especially when it comes to shopping at the last minute. Fisher Space Pen® presents three unique, practical and attractive gift options to get the joyful occasion off to a good start.
The .375 Space Pen cartridge is one of the most appreciated gifts for hunting enthusiasts. This pen is made from raw brass to create a realistic bullet look with a cap that consists of an actual H&H .375 magazine shell. This pen looks too authentic for people to realize it’s a writing device. In addition to being a great conversation starter, the .375 cartridge ballpoint pen is easy to use and convenient to take anywhere. Just be careful not to take it with you at the airport to avoid getting into trouble!
.375 Cartridge Spacer Pen Features
Lid slides on and off
raw brass finish
Includes our famous PR-4 black ink medium point
Packaged in a gift box inside a cardboard sleeve.
The engraving will appear very subtle.
Please note: Unfinished brass develops a unique patina in response to the owner’s body chemistry and the environment in which the pen is used. Polishing will restore the original shine.
.375 Cartridge Spacer Pen Specifications
Length: Open – 4.46 in. Closed: 4.07 in.
MSRP – $30.00
The Shuttle Space Pen is the latest addition to the Fisher Space Astronaut line of pens and the successor to the original heavy AG7 pens that were used on the Apollo 7 mission in 1968. Compared to the AG7, the Shuttle Space Pen is more lighter, slimmer and more modern. in appearance but just as robust and reliable. The matte black finish with chrome accents makes the Shuttle Pen aesthetically pleasing, and its rear click mechanism and side retraction feature ensure maximum functionality and comfort. The fact that the International Space Station uses this pen today makes this pen a great gift for anyone familiar with the history of American space exploration.
Shuttle Space Pen Features
Rear click mechanism with side retraction button
Matte black with chrome accents
PR4 pressurized, black ink cartridge
middle point
Packaged in a gift box
Shuttle Space Pen Specifications
Length: 5.25 inches.
Diameter: 0.320 in.
MSRP – $65.00
The Chrome Bullet Space Pen is a true classic loved by many Americans for seven decades. Since its conception in 1948 by Paul C. Fisher, the founder of the Fisher Space Pen, the Bullet Pen has become a symbol of timeless design and unmatched quality. The pen is not only part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, but has also been featured in American pop culture classics such as Seinfeld, resulting in even greater popularity and appreciation from the public. . Bullet Pen combines its smooth, streamlined look with exceptional durability and strength, making it an all-time writing instrument of choice.
Bullet Space Pen Features
Lid slides on and off
Packaging: Moonscape Gift Box with Astronaut Sleeve
PR4 pressurized, black ink cartridge
middle point
Bullet Space Pen Specifications
Composition: Chromed Brass
Length: Open – 5.25″ Closed – 3.75″
Width: 0.38”
Weight: 0.7 oz.
MSRP – $34.00
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Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and “Hunting Matters” welcome Justin Dreibelbis, Executive Director of the Texas Wildlife Association.
Justin is an avid hunter and fisherman who fell in love with the outdoors at a young age when hunting in South Texas with his family. Before joining TWA, Justin spent seven years with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, where he served as Director of the Private Lands and Public Game Program. He is a certified wildlife biologist with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas A&M University. He and his wife Rachael live in Austin, TX with their daughters June and Jill.
Founded in 1985, TWA represents the interests of private landowners and hunters and provides conservation education to youth and adults throughout the state.
About Hunting Matters Tune in to “Hunting Matters” with Houston Safari Club Foundation Executive Director Joe Betar as he engages in conversations with guests, from diverse backgrounds, who are passionate about hunting and conservation. Great discussions, news, hunting law updates and more! “Hunting Matters” airs every Saturday, 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. CDT on KPRC AM 950: Real Texas, Real Talk, a Houston iHeartMedia station, and Houston’s oldest radio station. “Hunting Matters” is also available via podcast on Apple/iTunes, iHeartMedia, Google, Overcast, PodBean, and Spreaker. Subscribe, listen, rate and comment. Hunting Matters has received a 2022 Gold AVA Digital Award, a 2022 NYX/Marcom Silver Award, and a 2022 MARCOM Gold Award.
About the Houston Safari Club Foundation Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation and promotion of our hunting heritage. HSCF has awarded 646 scholarships totaling $2.92 million. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education, career training, hunter education, and field experiences programs throughout the year. HSCF has provided more than $4 million in grants for wildlife, habitat, and various hunter-funded conservation initiatives. HSCF is an independent organization, not affiliated with Safari Club International (SCI) or its affiliates and is not a chapter or affiliate of any other organization. Visit our website at wehuntwegive.org or call 713.623.8844 for more information. HSCF. We hunt. We give.
