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September 11th, 2024

Remembering the 9/11 Attack after 23 Years

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“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” — Ronald Reagan

Today marks the 20th anniversary of a tragic day in American history. Much like December 7th, 9/11 remains a “date which will live in infamy”. On this 11th day of September 2021, we think it is good for Americans to honor the sacrifice of the first responders who went to the World Trade Center (WTC) and who lost their lives. And we must remember all those who died as the towers collapsed. It is also a good time to remember those key values for which this nation stands — freedom, liberty, and justice for all. In a modern world where media sources and politicians seek to divide Americans and create hostility, the shared memory of 9/11 can perhaps serve to unite us.

Forum member Charlie NC posted: “Everybody remembers where they were when the attacks happened, and the emotions they felt. God bless the victims who died that day, and those who followed in the pursuit of justice. But at a terrible time our country was more united than at any other point in my lifetime. Hopefully may we regain that harmony again under better circumstances.”

Remembrance from 23 Years Ago — Days Before the Attack
Forum member David Joe was in New York City in September 23 years ago. David had actually been in the World Trade Center with his family just a few days before the attack. Here is his perspective on how the tragedy of 9/11 has changed life in America…

23 Years Ago at the World Trade Center…
Twenty-three years and a week ago, my wife, son, and unborn daughter spent five hours at the World Trade Center. We ate, took pictures everywhere, watched the tilting platform movie, pressed souvenir pennies, went to the top, talked to the employees and watched birthday flowers being delivered up the escalator to one of them. And that’s what we first thought about on the morning of 9/11…

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By the evening of 9/11, I knew the world was different, and always would be. In all the years that have gone by, families like mine eventually travelled again, grew up and recognized at least once a year, the magnitude of the events of that day. Some think about it all the time and became more vigilant, and that is certainly, I hope, good.

Other families were directly involved daily in preventing terrorism from coming home again. Thousands of families lost relatives that day, and many more in the years after.

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September 11th, 2024

Position Shooting & Trigger Technique by CMP’s Gary Anderson

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Want to learn the basics of position shooting? Then you should check out an article by Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus, in On the Mark digital magazine (Summer 2014, pp. 6-13). This article covers all the key elements: body position (prone, sitting, standing), sling use/adjustment, sight picture, aiming process, and trigger control. While this 8-page article was specifically written for Rimfire Sporter shooters, the techniques described by Anderson apply to all types of position shooting, whether you shoot air rifles, smallbore rifles, or centerfire rifles.

CLICK HERE for Position Shooting Article in On The Mark Magazine
NOTE: This is a large PDF Document — it may take some time to fully load. Scroll to page 6-13.

Here’s what Anderson says about aiming — how to keep your sights steady and get them centered on the middle of the target:

Trigger Contact and Center
rimfire sporter position shooting Gary AndersonAs soon as aiming at the target begins, the index finger must move from the trigger-guard to contact the trigger. It is important to get initial pressure on the trigger as soon as aiming begins. Then the shooter must focus on the sight picture and centering the sight picture movements over the aiming point. No one, not even champion shooters, can hold the aligned sights perfectly still. The sights are going to move a little bit or a lot, depending on the shooter’s skill level. The secret is to center those sight picture movements over the aiming point on the target (see trace illustration) before pulling the trigger.

When the sight picture movements on the target are centered, the last step in firing the shot is to add… smooth pressure on the trigger until the shot breaks.

Anderson also discusses the 5 Basics of Shot Technique:

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September 11th, 2024

Feelin’ Lucky? Enter to Win New Ford F-150 4×4 Truck and More

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Target Sports USA is running a major contest now through November 1, 2024. The Grand Prize is a 2024 Ford F-150 4×4 Crew Cab truck with custom wheels, truck cover, lift-kit and more. The truck is worth $50,174 and the truck accessories are worth $5,484. Along with that Grand Prize, there are three other major prizes plus travel benefits:

Second Prize: QuietKat eBike worth $4800 plus $470 worth of 9mm ammo.
Third Prize: Camp Chef WoodWind 36 Pellet Grill worth $1200 plus $470 worth of 9mm ammo.
Fourth Prize: Camp Chef Flat Top 900 Grill worth $900 plus $470 worth of 9mm ammo.
Bonus Benefits: AMMO+ Day event Travel and Accommodations Package

Prize Pool aggregate value for the Grand Prize to Fourth Prize levels is $63,967.94. Combined with the estimated $12,000 travel expenses (for winners), the Total Prize Pool is worth $75,967.94.

The winner will be announced on November 16, 2024. You have until November 1, 2024, to enter for the chance to win a prize. All Target Sports USA AMMO+ members are automatically entered to win. Ammo+ membership is NOT required to enter the contest. You can also enter by submitting a written entry card. NO Purchase or Paid Membership is required. CLICK HERE for Contest Entry Rules.

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Details of Grand Prizes and Travel Packages

The four confirmed eligible winners will attend a special AMMO+ Day Event and participate in a random drawing where each winner is to win one of the following prizes:

• One Grand Prize Winner is to be awarded a 2024 FORD F-150, 4X4 Styleside Crew Cab, WIL2, White Color exterior black interior colored pickup truck that includes a V6 Ecoboost engine with custom 17-inch Silver Steel Wheels, Rims, Tinted Windows, Weather-Tech Mats, a RealTruck TruXedo Sentry CT Tonneau Truck Cover and a Lift-Kit. Approximate KBB vehicle value is $50,173.94 with accessories valued at $5,484.00. Total Grand Prize Pool ARV is $55,657.94.

• One Second Prize Winner is to be awarded a QuietKat Apex Pro eBike MSRP $4,800.00 plus two cases of 9mm New Republic ammo valued at $470.00. Total Second Prize Pool ARV is $5,270.00.

• One Third Prize Winner is to be awarded a Camp Chef WoodWind 36 Pellet Grill MSRP $1,200.00 plus two cases of 9mm New Republic ammo valued at $470.00. Total Third Prize Pool ARV is $1,670.00.

• One Fourth Prize Winner is to be awarded a Camp Chef Flat Top 900 Grill MSRP $900.00 plus, two cases of 9mm New Republic ammo valued at $470.00. Total Fourth Prize Pool ARV is $1,370.00 (USD).

• The AMMO+ Day Event Travel and Accommodations Package:
In addition to the above Prizes, four AMMO+ Day Event Travel/Accommodations Packages are awarded with estimated value of $3,000 per winner (may vary based on winner locations).

Total Prize Pool for the Grand Prize to Fourth Prize levels is $63,967.94, plus estimated travel expenses at $12,000.00 makes the Total Prize Pool value $75,967.94.

Non-Member Mail-in Method of Entry (AMOE)
Enter by legibly hand printing on a 3”x 5” or 4″ x 6″ postcard or paper, in black or blue ink, your first name, last name, mailing address, city, state, zip, day and evening phone numbers with area code (to be used for winner notification), e-mail address (if available) and date of birth. Mail each postcard separately in a hand-printed first class stamped #10 business size envelope to: Compliance / Target Sports AMMO+ Day Truck Giveaway IV, P.O. Box 468, Stonington, CT 06378. NOTE: The return address on the envelope must also be hand-printed with the sender’s full name and address.

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