{"id":20276,"date":"2013-02-13T15:56:34","date_gmt":"2013-02-13T21:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.downrange.tv\/blog\/?p=20276"},"modified":"2013-02-13T15:56:34","modified_gmt":"2013-02-13T21:56:34","slug":"2013-shooting-industry-masters-sells-out-in-record-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.downrange.tv\/blog\/2013-shooting-industry-masters-sells-out-in-record-time\/20276\/","title":{"rendered":"2013 Shooting Industry Masters Sells Out In Record Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SIMlogo\"<\/a>San Diego, Calif. \u2014 With more than four months before the first shot reports the start of the 2013 Shooting Industry Masters, all team slots have been officially filled. The 11th annual event will be held in Cody, Wyo., July 19-20.<\/p>\n

This popular industry-only multi-gun match reached capacity earlier than ever before, with 80 four-person teams signing on to participate in the two-day tournament featuring mystery handgun, rifle and shotgun events.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we\u2019re excited so many industry standouts have already signed up, the hardest part is turning away more teams nearly every day,\u201d said Randy Molde, Shooting Industry Masters chairman.
\nIn addition to the main events, this year\u2019s Masters will also include at least 10 side matches in which participants can try a variety of guns in an array of shooting formats. Companies such as Colt, Crazy Quail, Crimson Trace, DoubleTap Ammunition, FNH USA, Glock, Laser Shot, Thompson\/Center and more have committed to creating exciting and fun shooting experiences.
\n\u201cCompetitors will want to bring a healthy trigger finger, along with a fully funded wallet, to enjoy the incredible shooting opportunities we\u2019re planning,\u201d said Shari LeGate, event manager. Money raised through side match events, auctions and prize raffles will directly support the National Shooting Sports Foundation\u2019s First Shots program, which introduces new people to guns and safe shooting practices.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re 100 percent committed to the First Shots program, and how it introduces new folks to the shooting sports and brings new customers into our businesses,\u201d said Russ Thurman, Shooting Industry Masters match director.<\/p>\n

The Masters has raised nearly $150,000 in the last four years to support First Shots.<\/p>\n

A record 40 companies have also signed on to sponsor the Shooting Industry Masters at varying levels of participation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat began as a small industry gathering 11 years ago with a dozen or so teams has become one of the premier industry events of the year,\u201d Molde said. \u201cWe feel extremely fortunate to facilitate such a popular team-building event that helps support the future of shooting sports. We can\u2019t wait to get together with the industry again in July for what\u2019s going to be one heck of a good time.\u201d<\/p>\n

For those individuals who were not fortunate enough to secure a team spot in this year\u2019s Masters, a limited number of \u201cPartner Passes\u201d are available to qualifying industry representatives. The pass allows individuals to experience the flavor of the event, participate in side matches and attend all evening functions. Contact Elizabeth O\u2019Neill at elizabeth@shootingindustry.com or 1-800-537-3006 ext. 279 for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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