Potterfield Receives 2011 Shooting Industry Award
At the 20th Annual Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence awards (held last week in Kentucky), Larry Potterfield of Midway USA received the prestigious Shooting Industry Award for 2011. Potterfield was honored for his efforts to promote the shooting sports. In 2010, Potterfield donated more than $4,000,000 to youth shooting sports organizations and firearms training programs. We congratulate Mr. Potterfield. It’s great to see a successful businessman give back to the sport so generously.
After receiving the Shooting Industry Award, Potterfield stated: “This award is a great validation, from our peers, that Brenda and I are on the right track in supporting the youth shooting movement in the United States. Tomorrow’s leaders are in 4H, Boy Scouts, and the youth programs of the Key Conservation Groups; and they’re attending high schools and colleges. Our passion is to help fund programs that allow more kids to pull the trigger more times. The Scholastic Shooting Trust Fund, which provides funds for high school and college shooting teams, is our favorite charity.”
Hornady is Manufacturer of the Year
Hornady was named Manufacturer of the Year for service, support, and commitment to customers at all levels. Hornady’s new Superformance Varmint Ammo also earned “Ammunition of the Year” honors.
Ruger was a double winner as a gun-maker. Ruger’s new LC9 pistol was named “Handgun of the Year”, while the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle (M77-GS) received the coveted “Rifle of the Year” award.
Leupold also won two awards. The Leupold VX-R 3-9x40mm riflescope was named Optic of the Year and Leupold’s RX-1000i TBR Laser Rangefinder was named Hunting Product of the Year.
Awards were determined by the votes of the 500-member Academy of Excellence, which includes manufacturers, distributors, executives, storefront dealers and outdoor writers. “Each award recipient and nominee deserves accolades for their commitment to excellence in design and service,” said Randy Molde, Academy director.
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Tags: Academy of Excellence, Hornady, Larry Potterfield, Leupold, Ruger
Congrats Larry! Larry Potterfield, the only man on earth Chuck Norris fears.
I think we need to clarify that Mr Potterfield donated the funds that were contributed by customers at his website where he asks you to round up your purchase. As with many companies that employees or customers contribute the company gets the credit rather than the loyal employee or customer. I congratulate Mr Potterfield with that coveat.
We’ve just taken a closer look at the long-range push button turret and the sloppy zeroing; What A Piece Of Junk! Hands down, that’s the worst idea Leupold has ever come up with! We’ve even heard from our buddies on the line and their comments, which I can’t repeat, but suffice it to say, they hate em! However, Leupold will tell you it’s a great innovation, not so! There nothing about the new scope that resembles quality; truly a crappy scope…sorry to say. We never thought we’d say this, but it’s time we give a look at the Schmidt & Bender and even the NightForce.
We’re extremely disappointed with Leupold!!