Author: Adam Back

ANNISTON, Ala. – On Friday, March 17, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) held a ribbon cutting and champagne toast to officially mark the name change of its Center of Competence South in Alabama as the Judith Legerski CMP Competence Center, in honor of former chair of the board and chief executive officer, Judith Legerski. The name change commemorates Legerski’s many years of commitment to the CMP and marksmanship safety.

“It was only fitting that, upon her retirement, we would forever show our appreciation to Ms. Legerski and her dedication to moving the world of shooting sports forward by honoring her by renaming the competence center here in Anniston,” he said. Gina Johnson. , CMP Chief of Staff. “CMP is a better place because of your participation and leadership.”

“Ma’am. Legerski’s excitement and love for CMP will be sorely missed,” Johnson added.

Judith Legerski was appointed to CMP’s original Board of Directors by the Western Togo Secretary of the Army in 1996, when Congress privatized the company. She held various positions during her tenure, she was elected president in October 2011 and served until her retirement in September 2022.

Retired Board members Harry Sieben and Cris Stone attended and spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony and opening ceremony, along with CMP President and CEO Jerry O’Keefe. Current board members Regina Chavis and Ed Newell also attended.

The Wyoming family turned out in droves to support Judy. The family group included her husband Don; his son Greg, who was accompanied by his wife Adele and his daughter Nora Legerski; her daughter Angie Legerski Glassock was accompanied by her daughter Olivia and her sons Luke and Marko; and her daughter Kate Legerski was joined by her fiancé Todd Druse. Several family friends were also present.

After the opening ceremony, Legerski and distinguished guests enjoyed appetizers and dinner. The next day, the group retreated down the road to CMP’s 500-acre outdoor facility, Talladega Marksmanship Park, for a day of fun and marksmanship competition.

About Judith Legerski:

Throughout her professional career, Legerski has held several senior positions, including as a member and vice chair of the Department of Defense Advisory Committee for Women in the Service, and in support of the Secretary of the Army as a civilian assistant for 28 years. she now holding the title of Emeritus Civil Aide. Legerski continued to be active in a variety of community and state efforts.

Legerski guided the CMP from its inception, providing leadership through a period of dramatic and sustained growth. In addition to establishing many of the programs in existence today, she has always been a strong advocate of youth marksmanship and can be credited with the success and prestige of CMP Junior Air Rifle Camps. Judy has a true love of marksmanship and is known for shooting targets in Wyoming with her husband of 56 years, Don. The couple share three children and six grandchildren.

About the Judith Legerski CMP Competence Center:

The Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center is home to CMP South, including several staff offices, an open commons area, the CMP South Store, and an 80-point indoor electronic shooting range for air pistols.

The CMP South store is stocked with a variety of necessities such as ammunition, equipment, firearms, CMP memorabilia, and other essentials. The range offers Open Public Nights every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm CST, where people of all ages are welcome to try their hand at air pistols. Guests can also visit the shooting ranges by appointment Monday through Thursday. In addition, the range hosts a variety of local, state and national competitions and events throughout the year. Learn more at https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearms safety and marksmanship training and the promotion of marksmanship competition for United States citizens. To learn more about the CMP and its programs, log on to www.TheCMP.org.

Simplicity, along with strength and reliability, is what the Millennium Marine Spyderlok Track System is all about. The track system offers a new level of convenience, fit, and confidence for anglers who choose spider rig for crappie, troll for saltwater predators, or drift for catfish.

For any fishing that is done with a rod holder, the Spyderlok tracking system is a must. Quickly secure and adjust rod holders from storage to use in seconds without the need for tools. Available in 32″, 18″ and 5.5″ lengths, the unique rail system allows anglers to quickly secure multiple rod holders and accessories with fewer attachment points and hardware parts. Rod holders and accessories stowed away during the Boat transport and storage move easily for active fishing.With the track mounting system deployed, spend more time fishing and less time mounting or dismounting.Once installed, the Spyderlok tracking system requires no tools to add or remove rod holders and accessories, reducing setup time and increasing baits’ time in the water.

For anglers who want the ease and adjustability of the Spyderlok rail system but are faced with another manufacturer’s rail system, the TS-103 Rail Adapter is the perfect solution. Built with legendary Millennium Marine durability and ingenuity, the TS-103 seamlessly adapts the R-100, R-400, R-401, R-200 and R-300 to other brands’ rail systems, and locks securely. securely in place with two thumb screws.

The stainless steel hardware can be mounted to gun emplacements or boat decks without worrying about rust or corrosion, whether you are fishing in saltwater or freshwater. The Spyderlok rail system includes easily removable plastic caps and an R-110 rail mounting system. The tracking system can be used with existing R-100, R-400, R-401, R-200 and R-300 products and future Spyderlok product options.

Tracking system features:

• Anodized aircraft aluminum construction, low gloss finish.
• Includes stainless steel hardware
• For use with all Spyderlok products including R-100, R-400, R-401, R-200, R-300 and more to come
• Also available in 32″, 16″ and 5.5″ lengths
• Quickly and easily attach multiple rod holders and accessories with fewer mounting bolts
• Convenient rod holders that slide into desired location
• Once installed, no tools are required to remove rod holders and accessories
• Low profile for no more stubbed fingers
• Includes easy-to-remove plastic caps.
• Ideal for salt and fresh water.
• heavy duty
• Allows anglers to move rod holders for easy trolling motor stowage
• Includes an R-110 rail system mount
• Additional R-110 holders can be purchased separately to connect multiple rod holders
• It can be mounted on the gunwale or on the deck.
• 1 year warranty

TS100 Specifications:

• Material: Anodized aluminum
• SKU: TS-100-00
• Length: 32”
• MSRP: $79.99

TS101 Specifications:

• Material: Anodized aluminum
• SKU: TS-101-00
• Length: 18”
• MSRP: $48.99

TS102 Specifications:

• Material: Anodized aluminum
• SKU: TS-100-00
• Length: 5.5”
• MSRP: $29.99

TS103 Specifications:

• Material: Anodized aluminum
• SKU: TS-103-00
• Length: 10”
• MSRP: $24.99

At Millennium Outdoors, maker of Millennium Treestands, OL’MAN Treestands, and Millennium Marine, we’re committed to ensuring every hunter and angler can make the most of every season, from fall bigs to spring gobblers, from redfish on the flats to crappie and bass in the lakes, and all species and seasons in between. From innovative ladder and hanging brackets to ground blind chairs, fishing seats and rod holders, Millennium Outdoors and its brands are dedicated to providing quality products to avid outdoor enthusiasts. Millennium’s reputation has been built on the comfort, safety, quality and versatility that hunters and anglers recognize and appreciate.

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Mogador, OH. Industry leader TenPoint Crossbow Technologies is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Flaherty to Director of Marketing. Brian joined the company after graduating from college in 2009 and previously served in various sales and marketing roles, most recently as Marketing Manager.

As Chief Marketing Officer, Brian will manage all functions of the marketing operation within TenPoint, including creative direction, social media, website design and function, e-commerce, and advertising.

“I am excited to see Brian move into the next chapter of his career,” said Phil Bednar, TenPoint Crossbows President and CEO. “Brian has been a crucial part of the company’s success since he began 15 years ago, pioneering an entire category of social media and internet marketing for the company for the past 12 years. I have the utmost confidence in his ability to lead TenPoint’s marketing direction into the future.”

Prior to working at TenPoint, Brian earned his MBA in Management from the University of Akron in 2009 and his Bachelor of Arts in Education in 2008. While at Akron, he was a member of the football team for 4 years. Brian resides in Florida, is a dedicated husband and father, part-time soccer coach, and enjoys the outdoors.

“I am honored to be part of the team that continues to set the standard for crossbow innovation,” said Brian. “The unprecedented growth I have seen during my years at TenPoint is a testament to the Bednar family and its founding principles that are deeply ingrained in the company: family-owned, Made in America, and hunter-focused. With incredible ownership, management, and employees, we will continue to exceed the expectations of retailers, customers, and crossbow enthusiasts around the world.”

Founded in 1994, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies and Wicked Ridge Crossbows are a family owned and operated manufacturer of the highest quality, most accurate and safest crossbows and accessories on the market.

For more information, please contact Keith Arnold, Vice President of Sales, at [email protected]

Henry Repeating Arms is honored to announce a $25,000 gift to Semper Fi & America’s Fund (The Fund) in support of its mission to care for seriously wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans and their families. As one of the county’s leading firearms manufacturers, the company also created an exclusive limited-edition set of engraved rifles to promote fundraising efforts.

“As part of our $1 million silver anniversary pledge and on behalf of all Henry Repeating Arms employees, I am honored to present this $25,000 check to Semper Fi & America’s Fund,” said the CEO and founder. of Henry, Anthony Imperato, during a fundraising event. at the Hudson Farm Club in Hopatcong, New Jersey. “Thank you to everyone who served our great country and thank you to those who work so hard to make Semper Fi & America’s Fund as impactful as it is.”

The check presentation preceded a live auction of the first rifle in a three-piece series, which raised $19,000 for the organization. The latest rifle in the series is available to the public through an online auction hosted by Henry Repeating Arms. For more information or to place a bid in the Virtual Auction, visit Gunbroker.com Item #978819602. All proceeds from the virtual auction will also benefit Semper Fi & America’s Fund.

Started in 2003 by a small group of military spouses seeking to provide bedside support to the first wave of wounded soldiers and sailors returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom, The Fund is now a national network of personnel and volunteers providing programs , immediate financial assistance and support for life. relationships with service members in need and their families. Since its inception, The Fund has helped 30,000 service members and provided $300 million in assistance.

“The generous gift of the Henry Repeating Arms will help our nation’s service members and their families achieve the highest possible quality of life and independence,” said Karen Guenther, president, CEO and founder of Semper Fi & America’s Fund. “Our work would not be possible without the support of our donors and their investment in the lives of our military heroes.”

Since June 2022, Henry has donated more than $750,000 to a wide variety of organizations through the company’s charitable arm Guns for Great Causes, including those that help the wounded, injured and the families of those who lost a loved one. wanted in the line of duty. be it military, police or as a first responder.

For more information about Semper Fi and America’s Fund, visit thefund.org.

To learn more about Henry Repeating Arms and its products, visit henryusa.com.

About Henry’s repeating arms:

Henry Repeating Arms is one of the leading manufacturers of rifles and shotguns in the United States and a world leader in the lever action category. The company’s motto is “Made in America, or not made at all,” and its firearms come with a lifetime warranty backed by award-winning customer service. The company is also known for its Guns For Great Causes charity program, which focuses on helping families of sick children, children’s hospitals, military veterans’ organizations, Second Amendment advocacy groups, and wildlife conservation organizations. The company currently employs more than 550 people and has more than 330,000 square feet of manufacturing space at its Wisconsin and New Jersey facilities. The company is named in honor of Benjamin Tyler Henry, who invented and patented the Henry lever-action rifle in 1860, the first practical repeating rifle and America’s unique contribution to the international stage of firearms design. Visit Henry Repeating Arms online at henryusa.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/HenryRepeating and @henry_rifles on Instagram.

Performance Eyewear Brand Introduces Radically Clear Blue Light Blocking Reading Lenses For All Full Wrap Frame Styles

Bajío Sunglasses, a maker of sustainably made, blue light filtering performance sunglasses designed to save the world’s estuaries and saltwater flats, has officially added a Readers line to its growing collection of lenses.

Bajío’s radically clear, polarized, blue-blocking readers are designed to amplify the user’s viewing experience. Created for anglers who don’t need prescription sunglasses, but would like more focal power for knot tying and reading electronic devices, the Bajío Readers offer superior magnification and fish detection in just a couple of shades. The brand’s goal with this series of lenses is to help those who have been toggling between readers and their favorite fishing sunglasses on the water. Manufactured to order, Bajío Readers are available in all full frame styles and magnify four different lens options at three magnification powers. Bajio readers are hand built in New Smyrna Beach, Fla and ship within 48 hours.

“We constantly see people walking around with clear readers hanging from their necks while wearing performance sunglasses. Our customers have asked us and we provide a solution with our industry-leading LAPIS polarized lens technology,” said Renato Cappuccitti, Vice President of Operations/Rx. “The Bajío Readers are available in all of our full-wrap sunglass styles with our most popular lens color options, and are designed for our core customer who needs a little extra magnifying power in their lenses.”

Built to order, Bajio readers are fully customizable into our best-selling complete frames including Bales Beach, Boneville, Eldora, Nato, Nippers, Ozello, Palometa, Piedra, Las Rocas, Stiltsville, Toads and Vega with Bajio frames being Made from plant-based nylon that breaks down quickly and is gentler on our oceans after disposal. Bajío Readers are available in Green Mirror, Blue Mirror, Rose Mirror, and Gray polycarbonate lens options, and magnification powers of +1.50, +2.00, and +2.50. Each lens features durable anti-scratch properties and oleophobic coatings, making it easy to wash off sunscreen and water. In addition, these lenses feature the brand’s patented LAPIS™ technology that offers exceptional clarity and provides an unmatched viewing experience.

The Bajío Readers Collection is now available for purchase at select retailers or online at bajiosunglasses.com. To learn more about Bajío’s complete collection of performance fishing sunglasses, visit their readers page at bajiosunglasses.com/pages/bajio-readers.

About the Bajio:

Spanish for “the shallow waters,” Bajío, an independent, employee-owned company, strives to improve the quality of life on the world’s saltwater flats, the ecosystems they support, and the communities that depend on them. Bajío sunglasses are hand-assembled in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and made with sustainability at the forefront, using plant-based materials in their high-quality, proprietary frames and lenses created to filter out the bad and enhance the good. . Follow us at www.bajiosunglasses.com and on Facebook and Instagram at @bajiosunglasses for the latest news and updates on their missions to save the ocean, one floor at a time.

Archery success starts with a foundation of good shooting, and for young hunters, that means a bow suited to their size and strength. Barnett® understands the needs of aspiring archers and creates recurve and compound bow models for kids, adults and children.

Parents looking for the perfect gift for their young hunter should consider a compound or recurve bow. Barnett builds the gift kids will never forget; the first arc of him!

Vortex™ Compound Bow

With a customizable draw weight from 19 to 45 pounds (at 60 to 70% draw) and a draw length from 22 to 27 inches, the Vortex Compound bow grows with the needs of the teen hunter. The bow on the right features a three-pin fiber optic sight, a catch arrow rest, and a three-arrow quiver. The compound bow is coated in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country camo to hide from stealthy play.

• Draw Weight: 19 to 45 pounds
• Draw Length: 22 to 27 inches
• Pattern – Mossy Oak Break Country
• Age – Adolescent+

Vortex™ Lite Compound Bow

This ‘lite’ version of the Vortex includes many of the same features, including a three-pin fiber optic sight, catch arrow rest, and three-arrow quiver. It is well suited for young shooters beginning archery with a customizable draw weight of 18-29 lbs. (with 60-70% reduction) and a draw length of 22-25 inches. A black finish on this upright model blends into the shadows.

• Draw Weight: 18 to 29 pounds
• Draw Length: 22 to 25 inches
• Pattern – Black
• Age – Adolescent+

Mossy Oak® Tomcat™ 2 Compound

The Mossy Oak Tomcat 2’s parallel limb design reduces hand impact for an enjoyable introduction to archery. This bow is suitable for youth ages 8-12 and features a customizable draw weight of 17-22 lbs. (at 60-70% draw) and a draw length of 20-22 inches. The bow includes soft-touch finger rollers, two arrows, and a quiver. Adding a 3-pin “Brightglo” fiber optic sight allows for precise aiming in all lighting conditions and at various distances. This perfect starter bow is wearing Mossy Oak Bottomland Camo.

• Draw Weight: 17 to 22 pounds
• Draw Length: 20 to 22 inches
• Pattern – Mossy Oak Bottomland
• Age – 8–12

Mossy Oak® Wildhawk™ Compound

Right and left handed shooters will love the Mossy Oak Wildhawk Compound. Its ambidextrous barrel with soft-touch grip suits all archers, making it an excellent beginner bow for younger shooters. Barnett designed this bow with children ages 5-8 in mind. It has a draw weight of 18 pounds and an adjustable draw length of 20 to 22 inches. It features soft-touch finger rollers, two arrows and a quiver, plus an adjustable sight. The Wildhawk sports Mossy Oak Bottomland Camo, matching other bows in Barnett’s youth line.

• Draw Weight: 18 lbs.
• Draw Length: 20 to 22 inches
• Pattern – Mossy Oak Bottomland
• Age – 7–12

Mossy Oak® Centershot™ Compound

From its customizable 18- to 23-inch draw length to its light 17-pound draw weight, the ambidextrous Centershot is a starter bow that grows with the budding 5- to 8-year-old archer. Finished in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo, the bow features soft-touch finger rollers, two arrows, a quiver, and an adjustable sight—everything a young shooter needs to get started.

• Draw Weight: 17 lbs.
• Draw Length: 18 to 23 inches
• Pattern – Mossy Oak Bottomland
• Age – 5–8

Mossy Oak® Vertigo™ Compound

The 25-pound (drawweight) Vertigo compound adds more power than other introductory models and is suitable for shooters ages 7-10. The Mossy Oak Bottomland Camouflage Bow includes a scope, arrow rest, two arrows and a quiver. Its draw length adjusts from 18 to 22 inches, increasing as the shooter grows. The Vertigo is an excellent first bow that will help hone a young shooter’s archery skills.

• Draw Weight: 25 lbs.
• Draw Length: 18 to 22 inches
• Pattern – Mossy Oak Bottomland
• Age – 7–10

Quicksilver® Recurve Bow

This recurve bow is a great choice for a would-be outdoorsman as it is easier for them to draw back and shoot compared to compound bow models. For slightly younger hunters in the five-to-eight-year age range, the 15-pound, ambidextrous-grip Quicksilvers makes it the perfect bow for beginning archers. They can learn to shoot instinctively. A finger roller, an adjustable sight, and a reinforced, soft-touch grip make it a safe choice for kids getting started with archery.

• Draw Weight: 15 lbs.
• Draw Length: 18 to 22 inches
• Pattern – Mossy Oak Bottomland
• Includes two 28-inch fiberglass arrows.
• Age – 5-8

About Barnett Leaf Springs

Barnett is the first and oldest crossbow company with a storied heritage. Founded in 1962, we are the pioneers of the modern crossbow. Barnett’s tradition of innovation has led to numerous “firsts” in the archery and crossbow industry over the past 60 years. Barnett innovates and supplies a wide range of crossbows, youth and vertical bows and archery accessories popular with both hunting and recreational shooters. Barnett is also the leading supplier of slingshots and accessories.

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As the days get longer and the weather warmer, the world around us is transformed by the magic of spring. The air is filled with soft whispers of new growth and the promise of new beginnings. For anglers long awaiting warm weather, spring also signals the movement of your favorite panfish, crappie, to their spawning grounds. It’s time for some fast and furious fishing, if you have the right lures. And none catch Crappie better than a variety of Al’s Goldfish lures.

For decades crappie and panfish anglers have relied on the original 3/16 oz. Al’s Goldfish in the conventional configuration, with the treble hook off the tail. Its unmatched versatility keeps you catching a wide variety of fish species, including crappie and other panfish. While there are over a dozen colors available, the metallic flash and splash of color mimics the small bait fish that crappies love. And there’s also the 3/16 oz. Goldfish Ice Jig with a single hook at the tip – perfect for vertical jigging in and around brush piles, sunken trees and other thick structure cover that attracts and retains schools of spring crappie.

For a change of pace, try jigging with Al’s Helgy, who resembles a hellgrammite, the aquatic larva of the dobson fly. While it is pure poison for trout and smallmouth bass, it has also proven to be a top-tier crappie killer with its unique flapping action.

Another great option is Al’s ¼oz 49er, which flashes and wobbles when retrieved, but is also very productive when set, as the lure will cast erratically when picked up and flutter on the drop, which makes the lure attractive to aggressive crappie.

In addition to these deadly Crappie lures, Al’s Goldfish Lure Co. manufactures and markets much more, including various other sizes and weights of lures, ice fishing hooks, trolling hooks, bottom fishing hooks, and accessories. To see the complete line of Al’s Goldfish Lure Company, visit www.alsgoldfish.com, call them at 413-543-1524.

About Al’s Goldfish Lure Company
The company launched in 1952 with a single pioneering spoon lure, known as Stuart’s Goldfish, named after founder Al Stuart. The company’s flagship lure was renamed Al’s Goldfish in 1954, and by 1973 the popularity of the Goldfish lure skyrocketed to nearly a million lures sold in a year. Along the way, other popular lures, such as the Forty-Niner and Helgy, and hook-bonnet lure accessories were added to the company’s list of American-made products. In 2015 the line was expanded to include the Saltwater Goldfish series. In 2022, current owners Jeff and Mandy DeBuigne celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Goldfish lure. For more information on Al’s Goldfish Lure Company, visit www.alsgoldfish.com.

HatsanUSA, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hatsan airguns and Escort firearms, is pleased to announce that Greg Gershon, with Donaldson & Associates, has been selected as HatsanUSA’s 2022 Sales Representative of the Year.

Greg won this award for his overall success in growing sales, strong management of key accounts, and the way he leveraged his deep-rooted relationships.

“I cannot express how excited I am to see Greg receive this award. He went above and beyond to represent HatsanUSA and the Escort Shotguns last year,” said Blaine Manifold, President and CEO of HatsanUSA. “I have always been able to count on Greg to get the job done and always be one of the main contributors to the success of HatsanUSA.”

HatsanUSA is the exclusive distributor of Hatsan airguns and Escort firearms in the US. Renowned for precision craftsmanship and performance, Hatsan products provide an exceptional shooting experience. The brands are driven by purpose and are recognized for their outstanding power, performance, reliability and value. Hatsan prides itself on its vertically integrated manufacturing process, which allows it to maintain the highest levels of quality, workmanship, and a competitive edge.

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www.hatsanusa.com