ICYMI: Industry News
From Sept. 25–29, 2023
Remington Hosts 2nd Annual Shoot To Cure Fundraiser
Remington Ammunition’s second annual Shoot to Cure fundraiser took place at the Remington Gun Club in Lonoke, Ark., on September 22, 2023. Breaking clays to beat childhood cancer and disease, participants and sponsors raised over $15,000 for the Arkansas Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing children’s hospitals and disease research.
“We were thrilled to bring back our Shoot to Cure fundraiser,” said Remington Director of Marketing Joel Hodgdon. “Big Green is deeply committed to giving back to our local community and nationwide. Thanks to the support of our attendees and sponsors, this sporting clays fundraiser helped those in need. Expect an even more impactful event next year.”
Each Shoot to Cure fundraiser plays a pivotal role in making a difference in the lives of families and children in Arkansas and beyond. Remington thanks industry sponsors Nighthawk Custom, Starline Brass, Benelli, Hornady, Fort Thompson Sporting Goods and Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works.
For more info: www.remington.com
Henry Introduces “Team Kaia” Rifles In Guns For Great Causes Campaign
Henry Repeating Arms announced its latest Guns for Great Causes campaign with the donation of 50 limited-edition “Team Kaia” rifles. The rifles are available online, and all proceeds will be presented to the family of 8-year-old Kaia Lauro to provide direct financial relief for mounting medical expenses.
Kaia was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma in 2019, a rare childhood cancer that formed in her adrenal gland and later spread to her bone and bone marrow. Since diagnosis, Kaia has undergone countless chemotherapy treatments, painful immunotherapy sessions, Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) radiation, focused radiation, stem cell infusions and blood transfusions.
“Time and time again, I find myself humbled by the unwavering generosity and support from the firearms community for a total stranger whenever we unveil a new Guns for Great Causes campaign, and I am confident that this will be no exception,” said Anthony Imperato, founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “More humbling though is the tenacity and courage with which Kaia forges on with her friends and family at her back and a smile on her face.”
The Henry “Team Kaia” rifle features a unique brushed metal finish on the receiver cover and barrel band, genuine American walnut stocks, a large loop lever, a 17″ blued steel octagon barrel, fully adjustable sights and a magazine tube with capacity for 12 rounds of .22 LR or 16 rounds of .22 Short. Exclusive to this rifle is the highly detailed, whimsical design on the buttstock, which is laser engraved and painted by hand in full color. The design features the pony that Kaia frequents for rides at a local farm, a tiara of flowers as a nod to her love of fictional princesses and a gold awareness ribbon, symbolizing hope for pediatric cancer. The words “Never Ever Give Up” are engraved along the flowers. Baron Engraving of Trumbull, Conn., donated the artwork, engraving and handpainted embellishments.
The first and last rifles in the series are up for auction to enhance fundraising efforts. The auctions close on October 11 at 9 p.m. EST.
For more info: www.henryusa.com/teamkaia
Walk The Talk America’s Sweepstakes Underway
Walk The Talk America (WTTA), a non-profit organization bridging the gap between mental health and responsible firearm ownership, is hosting its first sweepstakes for qualified entrants to win various prizes. This sweepstakes is open now until Oct. 8, 2023, 11:59:59 EST.
The sweepstakes can be entered by donating to WTTA through the organization’s designated online donation portal. By donating $20, the entrant will get one entry into the Gold Tier with prizes up to $599 in value. Donating $40 gets an entry into the Platinum Tier with prizes up to $999 in value. For every 65 entrants into a tier, one winner will be selected at the end of the sweepstakes to pick a prize in the tier they entered! Within the Gold Tier, prizes include an impressive array of firearms, including pistols, shotguns, rifles and ARs. Under the Platinum Tier, entrants will find another array of firearms from the top gun makers in the world. Winners will be contacted shortly after the conclusion of the sweepstakes to pick their prize. All applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.
“The WTTA Sweepstakes is our biggest fundraiser of the year and offers supporters a chance to be rewarded for donating to our organization. Donations and a handful of corporate sponsorships are vital in the sustainability and enhancements of our efforts,” said Michael Sodini, founder and CEO of WTTA.
For more info: www.walkthetalkamerica.org
Nosler Raises Over $30,000 In Support Of NWTF
Nosler Inc. announced the success of its recent fundraising effort for the National Wild Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) Habitat for the Hatch Initiative. Through Nosler’s Ultimate Gear Package + Hunt Raffle, the company generated a grand total of $30,044 in contributions to support the NWTF’s mission.
Habitat for the Hatch is a pioneering conservation program focused on restoring and enhancing vital wild turkey habitats across the United States. It aims to recognize and bolster the critical nesting and brood-rearing habitats necessary for wild turkey survival, while also supporting a wide array of wildlife species through diverse and resilient habitat management. The initiative’s overarching goal is to establish 1 million acres that meet these specific criteria within the next decade. To accomplish this, the federation has an estimated fundraising goal of $8 million.
Nosler and NWTF partnered together in July to provide hunting enthusiasts with an exciting opportunity to win the Ultimate Gear Package + Hunt Raffle while contributing to the conservation efforts of the NWTF. The raffle featured high-quality gear from renowned brands, including Novix, Seekins, Yeti, Sitka, LaCrosse, Pelican, Purina, Benelli, Federal, Grounded, WiseEye Trail Cams, Dave Smith Decoys, Ledlenser, Montana Knife Company, OnX, Hounds Tooth Calls, SilencerShop and Leupold, totaling over $20,000 in value. The grand prize also included a three-day guided turkey hunt in South Georgia with Woods N Water Lodge and a six-day whitetail hunt in Southeast Kansas with Small Town Hunts making this Nosler’s biggest prize package yet.
Madi Woodward, Nosler brand marketing manager, said, “While the NWTF’s main emphasis is on turkeys, their efforts extend to greatly benefit all wildlife species. Beyond the NWTF, we work closely with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Mule Deer Foundation, each playing a vital role in protecting and enhancing wildlife and their habitat. Together, we work towards ensuring that future generations of hunters can enjoy our hunting traditions.”
For more info: www.nosler.com
RCBS Celebrates 80 Years Of Precision Reloading
RCBS is celebrating its anniversary this year, marking eight decades of equipping handloaders with trusted, American-made reloading gear.
“After 80 years of operation, RCBS is still delivering top quality reloading products backed by world-class customer service,” said Justin Smith, product line manager for RCBS. “The brand has never lost the essence that Fred championed back in 1943, and the men and women in Oroville today truly do bleed green. You’ll be hard-pressed to find another group who cares more about the quality of products they produce and the consumers who depend on them.”
The RCBS story began in 1943 in the backroom of Fred T. Huntington’s father’s laundry and dry-cleaning business in Oroville, Calif. A dedicated shooter, Huntington sought to make his own high-quality .22-caliber bullets for shooting local varmints known as rock chucks. He designed and crafted his own “Rock Chuck Bullet Swage” dies, a name later shortened to RCBS.
In the decades following becoming a business, RCBS rapidly grew from a small shop into the nation’s leading maker of reloading equipment. Now using state-of-the-art equipment in large manufacturing facilities, RCBS has stayed near its roots in Oroville.
In honor of the brand’s 80th anniversary, RCBS will soon be introducing a limited-edition Summit single-stage reloading press. The American-made press will feature a special red, white and blue design, and will be limited to only 1,000 pieces. Interested patrons should stay tuned to RCBS social media channels and the brand website for more information on the upcoming release date.
For more info: www.rcbs.com
