Shooting Industry Masters Side Matches Sure to Challenge and Inspire While Raising Money for First Shots
OutdoorHub 07.14.14
This year’s 12th Annual Shooting Industry Masters will see some of its best and most exciting side matches to date, with companies from around the industry showcasing their creativity by hosting themed, action-filled fun events.
“The main events are great, but it’s the side matches that really add a whole new level of fun and excitement to the Shooting Industry Masters,” said Randy Molde, FMG Publications vice president of business development and Masters chairman. “Who wouldn’t want to ‘kill a six-pack just to watch it die,’ as XS Sights suggests with their side match? It’s always a thrill to see the creative ways our industry promotes their products and the shooting sports. Every trigger pull and tomahawk throw raises more money for First Shots — what could be better?”
With 15 side matches to look forward to, the pirate-centric themes range from Taurus’s “Hand Cannon Cove” to Benchmade’s “Slarrsh ’Em Down”, Freedom Hunter’s “Fling & Fly” to FNH-USA’s “Machine Gun Alley,” sure to fill every niche any attendee could desire.
“Our side match is called ‘Glock’s Big and Small’, said Bob Radecki, Glock national sales manager. “Competitors will be firing our latest models, the G41 Gen4 .45 Practical Tactical and the G42 .380. It’s a great chance to shoot the latest and greatest Glocks and support the First Shots program.”
The side matches are jam-packed with adventure and designed to test pirate-shootin’ skills, with treasure around every corner. Industry attendees will be brought together to show off their best shooting, throwing and speed skills — and to have some good old-fashioned fun.
“We couldn’t be more enthusiastic about our participation at the Shooting Industry Masters this year,” said Celia Crane, LaserMax director of marketing. “LaserMax has joined forces with Crosman Corp., Daniel Defense and TIM to bring shooters ‘Rum Runner’s Revenge.’ Find and eliminate targets hidden among the wreckage of our pirate ship and you may be taking home the booty: a highly customized Beretta M9 pistol equipped with a green LaserMax Guide Rod Laser, valued at $1,640. A second matching pistol will be awarded to one lucky raffle winner on the night of the Masters banquet.”
Many of the side matches award prizes for top-scorers and through random drawings, and guns, ammunition and targets are all supplied. Most importantly, every minute of swashbuckling fun means more money raised for the First Shots Program, strengthening the industry and guaranteeing the shooting sports continue to thrive.
“We’re very excited to challenge the industry partners at the PolyOne side match,” said Mike Bradley, PolyOne distribution general manager, “It’s sure to test the accuracy and reaction time of all the participants, and knowing the money raised will support our shooting sports makes everyone a winner.”
The 12th annual Shooting Industry Masters, owned and operated by FMG Publications, will take place July 18-19th, 2014 at the Indian River Shooting Range in Sebastian, Fla. For more information on the Shooting Industry Masters, visit www.shootingindustry.com/masters or contact Shari LeGate, Masters event manager at shari@shootingindustry.com.
