ICYMI: Headlines From
Oct. 3–7, 2022

Women Take on Riflecraft, Fieldcraft At AG & AG Sniper School

A Girl & A Gun welcomed 12 women who traveled to Grand Junction, Colo., for the inaugural Sniper School event. Comprising riflecraft and fieldcraft instruction blocks, AG & AG Sniper School utilized several areas of the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex that served as the backdrop for learning internal and external ballistics, wind, mirage, concealment, movement, angles and more. Sniper/spotter teams engaged targets up to and beyond 2,000 yards in the mountainous desert terrain.

“It’s common to see military and law enforcement working in these conditions, but A Girl & A Gun was proud to offer this experience to everyday women,” said AG & AG Executive Director Robyn Sandoval. “Some of our participants had never recorded DOPE before or had the thrill of ringing a steel target that was over a mile away. The ladies came a very long way in just a matter of days and gained a solid foundation of long-range shooting. I’m very proud of their successes!”

Savage Arms donated 10 custom 110 rifles chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. They featured Savage Arms actions, stocks donated by MDT and camo dips provided by Veil. Primary Arms donated 10 Athena optics that allowed ladies to accurately calculate distance and holds. Stag Arms donated two AR-10 rifles in FDE and Vortex Optics donated two Razor Gen II scopes and Carbon tripods. Voodoo Tactical provided shooting mats, Rite in the Rain provided waterproof DOPE books, and Daniel Defense contributed Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition.

“We’ve never had a lady in any of our Snipercraft or Sniper School courses, yet when 12 showed up from AG & AG, we knew it was going to be an epic experience,” said Adam Winch, Lead Instructor of Defenders USA, whose instructor team presented the course material. “The ladies worked like crazy, pushed themselves, their gear, and our instructors hard, learned a ton, and showed grown competence and skill throughout the tough course.”

For more info: agirlandagun.org.

USA Clay Target League, U.S. Council For Athlete's Health Team Up

The USA Clay Target League (USACTL) has teamed up with the U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health (USCAH), an arrangement that will provide athletes, parents, and coaches access to health, safety, and wellness education resources to support and optimize student athlete healthcare.

“The League’s priorities have always been safety, fun, marksmanship — in that order,” said USACTL President John Nelson. “We’re happy to work with the USCAH to provide educational programs that support the health and well-being of League athletes, parents and coaches across the county. They’re highly-regarded and successful working with schools and national athletic associations such as ours.”

The U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health believes creating a culture that prioritizes athlete health and safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in athletics, not just healthcare personnel. Athletes, coaches, parents, administrators and officials should all have at least a baseline understanding of health, safety and welfare issues that are common in youth sports.

USCAH has created an online learning platform called ‘Athletics Healthspace’ that houses a growing library of courses that have been customized for youth sports and can completed via the website or mobile app.

“We’re excited to partner with the USA Clay Target League to collaborate and enhance the health, safety and well-being of their participants. We look forward to working together to prioritize health and safety.” said James R. Borchers, M.D. M.P.H., co-founder and president at USCAH.

For more info: usaclaytarget.com

onX Secures $87.4 Million In Series B Funding

onX, a pioneer in outdoor digital navigation, has announced a $87.4M Series B investment. The funding round was led by Summit Partners, which led the company’s Series A financing in 2018, and includes participation from Steve Burke’s Madison Valley Partners and other existing investors. This growth investment will support onX as the company reimagines the outdoor experience and works to protect the landscapes that host recreational pursuits.

Founded in 2009 and based in Missoula, Mont., onX creates mapping and navigation technology that helps inform, inspire, and empower millions of outdoor recreationists. The company’s suite of navigation apps includes three products – onX Hunt, onX Offroad, and onX Backcountry – each tailored to the adventure at hand. The apps put 852 million acres of public land, 550,000 miles of motorized trails, 10,000 detailed hikes and routes, 60,000 campgrounds and cabins, hundreds of layers, and more at users’ fingertips.

“What sets onX apart is our ability to create products that empower recreationists to explore new landscapes and unite them to protect access to our natural world,” said Laura Orvidas, onX CEO. “It’s this combination that fuels our impressive customer traction. This investment positions us to expand our offerings even further and continue changing the way outdoor enthusiasts experience the world around them.”

onX has committed a percentage of its app sales to increase access to 150,000 acres of public land and to help build or restore 150 miles of trails by the end of 2023. To reach this goal, onX offers grants to organizations that help preserve and create access to outdoor adventures. The company also lends its data analysis and research to support key legislation, and brings together different perspectives to find creative solutions to protect our shared spaces.

For more info: onxmaps.com

CSSI Supports USA Shooting Athletes

Chattanooga Shooting Supplies is showing its support for USA Shooting athletes through a donation of $5,000 as part of a national fundraising campaign by NSSF.

The crowdsourced fundraiser was established to support USA Shooting athletes and their pursuit of excellence in pistol, rifle and shotgun sports.

“NSSF extends its sincerest thanks to Chattanooga Shooting Supplies for this generous donation,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF president and CEO. “It’s a fact the USA Shooting program relies on donations to operate. These donations ultimately fuel the success of our nation’s shooting sports athletes, so this outstanding support is very much appreciated.”

In addition to their successes in competition, USA Shooting athletes are outstanding ambassadors for the community of firearm owners, recreational shooting sports and promoting responsible firearm ownership.

For more info: chattanoogashooting.com