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Shooting ans competitive programs serve as excellent ambassadors to the shooting sports as well as introducing new participants to the shooting sports. If you have, or know of a youngster interested in the shooting sports be sure to point them to one of the established scholastic programs.

GLOCK, Inc. announced the launch of public access to GLOCK ID, the brand new, exclusive online community for gun enthusiasts and loyal fans. Pre-registrants have been active in the community for several weeks, and already, there are more than 10,000 active members who have earned more than 30 million points and 70,000 'patches' collectively.

When you have a winning solution, why limit its potential? Nikon certainly fielded a winner with the introduction of its Spot On technology and fortunately for the shooting community has been incorporating it into more products. Nikon's latest must-have product for shooters is the P-233.

Leica Sport Optics adds to its already successful line of ER riflescopes with the introduction of two new illuminated riflescope models: the ER i 2.5-10x42 and the ER i 3-12x50. These new riflescopes boast a lean and classic design making them simple and easy-to-use. They also feature Leica's legendary optical performance and the addition of an illuminated red dot, available in three reticle configurations: 4a, Ballistic and IBS.

Turkey Hunting season is fast approaching so now is the time to get your son, daughter, niece, nephew or grandchild started on their hunter education training.  Online hunter safety training is the newest way to gain the classroom training required by most states.  Being online, the student can study when and where they want to as it is available on-demand, 24/7 in preparation for turkey hunting season.  Jim Moore

Online Hunter Education, the Future

Gary Berline

Turkeys are bowhunting’s ultimate challenge. In fact, I have had better luck shooting pheasant out of the air with my bow than I have turkeys on the ground. That can be contributed to my turkey hunting jinx more than anything, but just because Tommy Three Toes continually vexes me does not mean I won’t be out this Spring looking to sink an arrow in his side.

Broadhead selection for turkey is important and a sore spot for me. I used think any ol’ broadhead would do, after all, it’s only an 18- to 25-pound bird.

Turkey hunting requires a little luck and a whole lot of comfort. Cabela's Tactical Tat'r 2 Turkey Vest puts the gear where you need it while proding the comfort necessary to wait out a wary tom.

There is good news about hunting and sporting firearms being released on a daily basis. All we, as sportsmen have to do get the word out and educate the general public.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has released a major new report documenting the importance of hunting activities to the U.S. economy. NSSF is the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry.