Talladega, AL – The Civilian Marksmanship Program introduced its first Pistol Marksmanship 101 class and accompanying M9 EIC pistol match on Wednesday, 17 March at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park ahead of rain and thunder later in the day.

At the match, Michael Cameron, 65, of Baton Rouge, LA, earned his four introductory Excellence-In-Competition pistol points toward 30 required to earn a Distinguished Pistol Shot badge. With a score of 244-1X, Cameron was tops among the points-eligible shooters. He was followed by LTJG Brandon Critchfield, USCG (219) and CPT Jennifer Creasy, USAR (209).

Arthur Rubin, 61, of Lincolnwood, IL, led all 16 competitors in the three-stage match with a score of 249-1X. Rubin earned his introductory EIC pistol points in 2013. The match course of fire includes 10 shots slow-fire, 10 shots timed-fire and 10 shots rapid-fire, all at a distance of 25 yards. Read more

Building off of the Incredible Success of the Performance Duty Pistol (PDP), Walther is proud to announce it’s now available in 5” versions for both Full Size and Compact models.

Walther, a company, defined by over a century of engineering passion, precision workmanship, and innovation, has entered a new manufacturing era with its flagship elite handgun. The PDP has been painstakingly designed by Walther to perform no matter what so the shooter can focus on being READY.

With revolutionary Red Dot Ergonomics engineered into the pistol, the PDP platform has been designed around making the switch to the popular red-dot sight system easier for the new RDS shooter and faster for the RDS veterans. The SuperTerrain serrations are uniquely shaped to protrude above the surface of the slide, allowing for quicker and more responsive hands-on engagement with the pistol. Walther’s brand new Performance Duty Trigger shortens the length of travel and increases the tactile definition of the trigger break making the best striker-fired trigger on the market even better. The PDP is the most modular and versatile pistol ever designed by Walther, and every PDP model comes red dot READY. Read more

ACCOKEEK, MD – French gun maker Chapuis delivers high performance in the field while boasting exquisite aesthetics with the Faisan Classic and Artisan over-and-under shotguns. The two shotguns infuse classic lines with modern technology to deliver a unique look of prestige. Chambered in 12, 20 and 28 gauge, both shotgun models are now available to dealers and consumers.

“Pheasant hunting is one of the time-honored traditions of gentleman hunting,” said Chapuis Product Manager Tom Leoni. “Faisan is French for ‘pheasant,’ and these two shotguns honor the classical beauty associated with upland shotguns from the days of yore along with providing great in-field performance with modern technology. Anyone who goes afield with a Faisan will surely be proud to show it to others.”

Built from a single block of forged steel, the action of the Faisan shotguns provides maximum resistance and durability. The action’s low profile also allows the support hand to be very close to the bore axis for instinctive pointability. Modern updates such as an automatic safety, ejectors and the convenience of current chokes round out the features of both guns. Read more

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER Academy, the leading provider of the highest quality firearms instruction and tactical training in the world, is pleased to announce the addition of Shotgunning with the Pros with Jerry and Lena Miculek to the 2021 course schedule.

“Back by popular demand, we are excited to announce the addition of two course dates to the summer course schedule for exclusive shotgun classes with the dynamic father/daughter duo, Jerry and Lena Miculek,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. “Jerry, considered the greatest shooter of all time, and his daughter Team SIG’s Lena Miculek, the top female 3-gun competitor in the world, makes this course a true one-of-a-kind training and shooting experience that you can only find at the SIG SAUER Academy.”

Shotgunning with the Pros with Jerry and Lena Miculek provides students training beginning with shotgun fundamentals, handling skills, and competition shotgun shooting. The two-day course is taught by Jerry and Lena Miculek using the Mossberg 940 JM Pro, a feature-rich and fast-cycling competitive shotgun designed in conjunction with Jerry Miculek.

Two session dates are now available for Shotgunning with the Pros with Jerry and Lena Miculek at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, New Hampshire. They are as follows:

Session 1: July 12-13

Session 2: July 15-16

To register and review the course outline, or review the comprehensive course offering for SIG SAUER Academy visit sigsaueracademy.com.

About SIG SAUER, Inc.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 2,300 employees across nine locations. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

Chapuis Delivers Absolute Beauty and Reliability with Chasseur Classic and Artisan Side-by-Side Shotguns

ACCOKEEK, MD — French gun maker Chapuis offers discerning hunters and shooters beautiful and reliable side-by-side shotguns with the Chasseur Classic and Artisan shotguns. Chambered in 12, 20 and 28 gauge, both shotguns are now available to dealers and consumers in the U.S.

“There are different types of hunters and shooters,” said Chapuis Product Manager Tom Leoni. “While many are happy with a base, serviceable shotgun, there are those who want the best and to stand out from the crowd. These gorgeous guns will certainly achieve that goal while delivering high performance and smooth swings with intuitive shouldering.”

French for “hunter,” Chasseur harkens back to when elegance and taste ruled the fields. Classic lines, engraving on the receiver and premium wooden stocks were highly sought after by discerning hunters. Modern updates such as an automatic safety, ejectors and the convenience of current chokes combine to bring the best of yesterday and today. Read more

CODY, Wyo. — The authority in ethical long-range hunting — The Best of the West (BOTW) — has now changed the muzzleloader market forever with its new Signature Series Long Range Muzzleloaders. Available in .45 and .50 caliber, the new Best of the West muzzleloaders are tested and proven to shoot between .5 and 1 MOA at an amazing 550 yards to ensure a true long-range advantage at well beyond this range.

The Best of the West long-range muzzleloader features a side-discharge brake that directs the bulk of smoke away from the line of sight while significantly reducing recoil. The dual side port brake and specifically designed crown, along with the included funnel, make pouring loose powder cleaner and more efficient.

The muzzleloaders use The Best of the West’s Express Priming System, which is a patent-pending design that can store and feed three primed inserts from a magazine, much like a centerfire rifle. The non-saboted bullets have an advertised ballistic coefficient of .453 and maintain over 1,000 foot-pounds of energy at 800 yards. The result is dramatically better accuracy at longer distances over traditional muzzleloaders. Read more