NEWSEditor's NoteThe Shooting Wire staff has received several emails in the last couple of days from readers who have stopped receiving their daily copy of the newsletter. We are aware of the problem and are in the midst of fixing it. Meanwhile, you can visit our archives to catch up on any shooting news that you've missed. We apologize for the inconvenience.  USPSA, Smith & Wesson Reward Member Recruitment EffortRecruiting new members is a major focus for the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA). Fortunately, USPSA has strong industry support and along with one of the leading gun makers, Smith & Wesson, the organization rewarded the recruiting efforts of Richard Guise of Kingman, Arizona with a brand new M&P pistol.  Army Marksmanship Unit Soldiers Win MatchesSoldiers of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit have scored some major victories recently from the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup to the NRA Indoor Pistol Championships. Army Marksmanship Unit To Host Final Olympic Shooting Team TrialsThe U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit will host the final 2008 U.S. Olympic Shooting Team Trials May 12 to 22. Hundreds of America's best rifle and pistol shooters will descend on the post starting this weekend for their chance to make this year's Olympic Team.  Sightron Spotting Scope Kit Comes With A Host Of Great FeaturesSightron, Inc.'s new SII multi-purpose spotting scope kit contains the essentials for a day of long distance viewing or shooting at the range, including the SII 20-60x63 spotting scope, a 20-60 zoom eyepiece for long distance viewing or when higher magnification is needed, a wide angle 25X eyepiece i for situations that require a wide field of view, and a retractable sun shade and lanyard style dust cover.  Smith & Wesson Begins Shipping New M&P Pistol ModelsSmith & Wesson has begun shipping four new models of the popular Military & Police (M&P) pistol series: the M&P45 midsize, M&P45 compact, M&P9 Pro Series and the M&P9L pistol, all of which were introduced at the 2008 SHOT Show. The new models were created to offer choices for concealed carry and competition.  Winchester Ammunition Invites Shooters To Join Red W ClubWinchester Ammunition invites shooters to join the Red W Club, bringing them the latest news and products offered by Winchester. The free club offers members priority customer service, advanced notice of promotions and new product information, hunting tips, industry news, discounted premiums and the opportunity to help Winchester guide the continued evolution of its brand.  NRA's Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program to Tour Louisville Area Elementary SchoolsSchoolchildren in Kentucky will soon learn the lifesaving message of the National Rifle Association’s Eddie Eagle GunSafeâ Program. The Eddie Eagle staff, in conjunction with the Jefferson County Sheriffs’ Office, will be presenting the award-winning program to children in several elementary schools in the Louisville area from Monday, May 12 through Wednesday, May 14.  Browning Introduces the Citori 625 Over and UnderFor 2008 Browning will introduce the new Citori 625, the next in a legendary line of high-performance shotguns. Performance is improved with the addition of the all new Vector Pro™ extended forcing cones that are designed to improve ballistic performance. A new modified trigger offers a lighter, crisper pull. NRA Honors Captain Philip Hemphill as Law Enforcement Officer of the YearThe National Rifle Association has announced the selection of Captain Philip Hemphill of the Mississippi Highway Patrol as its 2007 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Captain Hemphill boasts an impressive record of dedication to firearm training and marksmanship as well as a legacy as a nine-time winner of the National Police Shooting Championships (NPSC). NRA Annual Meetings to Feature Special Session on NRA and the MediaA special session, “NRA and the Media: It’s not The Critic Who Counts,” will be held on Sunday, May 18, at 11 AM in Room B 104 of the Kentucky Exposition Center, at the NRA Annual Meetings, in Louisville, Kentucky.  Louisville to Host the Largest Archery Tournament in US HistoryBeginning this evening, Louisville, Kentucky will be hosting the largest archery tournament in US history. Nearly 3,000 entrants from twenty two states, representing 175 schools will be competing in the National Archery In the Schools Program (NASP) championships. The national champs will be crowned tomorrow night, with the top four boys and top four girls competing in a "Scholarship Shoot Off" for $14,000 in college scholarships.  Saul Kirsch of the Netherlands Takes 2008 European Steel Challenge Open Pistol ChampionshipIn Open Pistol, Saul Kirsch of the Netherlands took first place with a time of 63.87 seconds. Jan ter Borg Leads Dutch Sweep In Rimfire Event At 2008 European Steel ChallengeJan ter Borg of the Netherlands captured the Rimfire title and led Dutch shooters in a sweep of the top five spots in the division. Germany’s Marian Loch Takes 2008 European Steel Challenge Standard Pistol ChampionshipIt was Marian Loch über alles as the German shooter captured the standard Pistol Steel Challenge title at the 2008 European Speed Shooting Championships at the Steel Challenge ranges in Winterswijk, Netherlands. Loch won the Standard Pistol title with a score of 78.22 seconds. Denmark’s Ralf Jensen finished second with 78.97. Saul Kirsch, winner of the Open Pistol title, claimed third shooting a standard pistol for a score of 80.64 Mario Siemeling of the Netherlands Takes Two Titles at 2008 European Steel ChallengeAnd finally, Mario Siemeling of the Netherlands had a busy weekend at the 2008 European Speed Shooting Championships where he captured both the Steel Challenge Open and Standard Revolver titles. FEATURESeeing Adds to BelievingHaving hunted once with Extreme
Shock’s ammunition, I already knew the company’s somewhat exotic
ammunition performed as promised on game. The powdered metal (they
call it Nytrillium) from which their ammo is made travels like a
normal bullet, staying inside the ballistics expected from the
selected round. When it makes contact with a fluid container (like a
hog, for example) it penetrates the skin, then literally
disintegrates, delivering an awesome amount of energy into the target.
OK, that’s one impressive demo. But he wasn’t done. From there, he demonstrated the awesome power of a 12-gauge shotgun slug –minus the danger of that slug delivering that same awesome power to a collateral target. Again at point blank range, Mullins proceeded to fire a 12-gauge slug into a gel block.
Case made. Finally, Mullins demonstrated the stopping power of the handgun rounds – again without the over-penetration concerns common to normal issue-ammo. The shot into the gel block wasn’t unimpressive, but it was nothing like as impressive as seeing a .40 cal handgun round pass through one sheet of sheet rock without damaging the second. Again, evidence of the technology that might eliminate one of the primary fears of a police officer in a shooting situation – the pass through round taking out an innocent on the other side of a wall.
So what does all this mean? To most of us, it’s a demonstration of the absolutely amazing advances being made in today’s ammunition technology. As a homeowner concerned with endangering my own family or neighbors should I be forced to fire in a defensive situation, it means I can be assured that danger is minimized as much as possible. If you’re a law enforcement officer, that same assurance means the ability to shoot more confidently in an emergency situation. The advances in today’s ammunition, as exhibited so graphically by Jeff Mullins and Extreme Shock, go a long way toward making me more confident about recommending a firearm for home defense to my friends, family and neighbors. All those are good things. ---Jim Shepherd You can learn more about Extreme Shock by visiting their website: www.extremeshockusa.com |
CALENDAR
May 16 2008 Mississippi USPSA Classic Jackson,
MS. Info: John Heiter john@teammagnolia.com (601) 925-5372, Level
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