Chamber-View Sponsored Shooter Jesse Tischauser to Make Booth Appearance at 2016 SHOT Show

Chamber-View® Sponsored Shooter Jesse Tischauser

Chamber-View®, LLC, innovators behind highly visual firearms safety products, is pleased to announce its sponsored shooter, Jesse Tischauser, will be in attendance at the Chamber-View® booth #617 during the 2016 SHOT Show held at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. He will be signing autographs at the booth Wednesday, Jan. 20, between 2 and 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21, between 10 and 11 a.m. and again Friday, Jan. 22, between 10 and 11 a.m.

A former Army Staff Sergeant, Tischauser first entered the competitive shooting scene in 2009 and quickly climbed to the top of the leader boards at major matches around the country. By 2012, he had already won several major matches and the coveted 3-Gun Nation Heavy Optics National Title. Tischauser runs a competitive shooting forum and a popular YouTube Channel, as well as actively assisting new shooters at several local matches. He competes in every 3-Gun division, holds classifications in all six USPSA pistol divisions and participates in Sporting Clays, Trap, Skeet, IDPA, ICORE SCSA, USCA and GSSF matches.

SHOT Show is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries. It attracts buyers from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Chamber-View® will have a selection of products for shotguns, AR-10 and AR-15 type rifles, semi-auto pistols, .22 pistols / rifles and fast-pull tags on display, including several new and exciting products to be announced during the show.

Check out www.chamber-view.com for more information or join the ongoing conversation on Facebook and the LinkedIn network. To become a retail vendor, or if you are a professional / amateur / scholastic organization with interest in the Chamber-View® product line, please contact gcook@chamber-view.com or by phone: Gail Cook, President, Chamber-View®, LLC at (914) 787-0688.

Eagle Imports Inc. Shooter Heather Miller 2nd High Lady at the Rocky Mountain 3-Gun World Shoot

Click play to watch Heather Miller put the SPS Pantera through its paces.

Eagle Imports, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Metro Arms, SPS, Bersa, Comanche and Grand Power firearms products, is pleased to announce that Heather Miller, its sponsored 3-Gun Pro Shooter, placed as the second High Lady in the open division at the Rocky Mountain 3-Gun World Shoot held at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico, Aug. 13-16, 2015.

“The Rocky Mountain 3-Gun was a lot of fun and at the same time a humbling, challenging match that taught me some very valuable lessons. The competition was stiff, but luckily my amazing Eagle Imports SPS Pantera ran flawlessly and I was able to finish second,” commented Miller.

The Rocky Mountain 3-Gun Match World Shoot is one of the largest 3-Gun matches in the country and attracted 334 competitors from 11 countries and 29 states who competed in nine stages over the course of three days.

The SPS Pantera pistol is built to be IPSC Standard or Open Competition ready. The .45 ACP single-action, semi-auto pistol is built on a 4140 steel frame with a 4140 hammer-forged steel slide with wide front and rear serrations. The SPS Pantera is an attention-getter on the range for looks and for accuracy. The fully-adjustable Bomar-type rear sight and fiber optic dovetailed front sight make sighting in second nature. The Pantera is perfectly balanced in the hand for quick and repeatable target acquisition and shot-after-shot accuracy.

Heather Miller (Left) Becky Yackley (Right)

“Heather is a fantastic shooter and she’s been killing it at her competitions using the SPS Pantera. The facts are that the Pantera is reliable, shoots flat and smooth and its deadly accurate shot-after-shot. At a fraction of the price of its competition, you can’t go wrong.  Plus, Eagle Imports has the best customer service in the industry,” said Michael Sodini, president of Eagle Imports, Inc.

For more information on the brands distributed by Eagle Imports, visit http://eagleimportsinc.com. To keep up-to-date with Heather Miller’s 3-Gun career, you can follow her on Facebook.

Chamber-View® Becomes Gold Sponsor for 2015 Benelli® Generation III Gun Championship, Presented by MGM Targets

Chamber-View^®, LLC, innovators behind highly visual firearms safety products, is pleased to announce it is a Gold Sponsor for the 2015 Benelli® Generation III Gun Championship, Presented by MGM Targets. The match is to be held Sept. 11 – 12, 2015 at the Zeman Ranch, located six miles from downtown Osage Beach in the heart of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Chamber-View® will be providing ECIs for semi-auto / pump shotguns in .410, 20 and 12 gauge and AR-15 type rifles in .223 / 5.56 and 6.8 SPC caliber to be used during competition, as well as awarded as prizes.

“Becoming a Gold Sponsor of this annual Championship match is a great opportunity for us to provide our product to the next generation of gun owners and educate them on the need for firearm safety,” remarked Ned Bitsack, CEO of Chamber-View®. “By becoming a part of this competition, it is our goal to advocate the importance of safe handling of firearms to these junior shooters with the use of Chamber-View® ECIs. We look forward to providing our products to these young competitors to be used at the competition, as well as awarded as prizes.”

The 2015 Benelli® Generation III Gun Championship, Presented by MGM Targets, will draw over 200 competitors from around the country to compete in eight challenging courses of fire shot over the course of two days. The annual Championship is the yearly fundraiser for GIIIG, which is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. GIIG’s focus is promoting the competitive shooting sports to juniors by reimbursing junior shooters for every major 3-Gun match entry fee. Once that goal is accomplished, GIIIG will focus on their ultimate goal of ensuring that any junior that wants to shoot a major match has the resources he or she needs to do so.

“Generation III Gun is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to increasing youth participation in the competitive shooting sport of 3-Gun.  We are very excited to have Chamber-View® on board as a Gold Sponsor for our annual fundraising 3-Gun Championship match.  As GIIIG introduces more juniors to competitive shooting, our partnership with Chamber-View® will help give usage tools we need to help teach firearms safety to the next generation of competitive shooters.  There is no better product on the market then the Chamber-View® ECI for teaching shooters the importance of always knowing when a firearm is unloaded and safe,” commented Jesse Tischauser, GIIIG co-founder and Chamber-View® sponsored shooter.

Check out www.chamber-view.com for more information or join the ongoing conversation on Facebook and the LinkedIn network. To become a retail vendor, or if you are a professional / amateur / scholastic organization with interest in the Chamber-View® product line, please contact gcook@chamber-view.com or by phone: Gail Cook, President, Chamber-View®, LLC at (914) 787-0688.

Eagle Imports Inc. Shooter Heather Miller and Team Take 2nd at the Armalite 3-Man 3-Gun Championship

Eagle Imports, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Metro Arms, SPS, Bersa, Comanche and Grand Power firearms products, is pleased to announce that Heather Miller, its sponsored 3-Gun Pro Shooter, took second place with her team in the women’s division at the Armalite 3-Man 3-Gun Championship held at Topton Fish & Game Association in Topton, Pennsylvania, July 18-19, 2015.

“The Armalite 3-Man 3-Gun Match was a great success! Our Team consisted of Team Benelli Team Captain Dianna Liedorff Muller, Becky Yackley of Team Stoeger and myself. We rocked the match with a Second Place finish in the women’s division and were only beaten by the team of Lena & Kay Miculek and Janna Reeves. The competition was fierce and my team performed great together and we had a blast, pun intended,” said Heather Miller, Eagle Imports sponsored shooter. “This was my second time running the SPS Pantera 9mm from Eagle Imports. My Pantera is running like a dream: smooth, fast and always on target. I’m really enjoying breaking her in!”

The Armalite 3-Man 3-Gun Match is the biggest team event in the country and attracted 198 competitors that made up 66 different teams. The competition was stiff this year and the legendary Jerry Miculek even showed up and competed on a team that ironically finished just behind his wife, Kay Miculek and daughter Lena Miculek’s team.

The SPS Pantera pistol is built to be IPSC Standard or Open Competition ready. The .45 ACP single-action, semi-auto pistol is built on a 4140 steel frame with a 4140 hammer-forged steel slide with wide front and rear serrations. The SPS Pantera is an attention-getter on the range for looks and for accuracy. The fully-adjustable Bomar-type rear sight and fiber optic dovetailed front sight make sighting in second nature. The Pantera is perfectly balanced in the hand for quick and repeatable target acquisition and shot-after-shot accuracy.

“The SPS Pantera is a smooth shooting race gun. It’s no surprise Heather and that lightning fast SPS of hers are blowing away the competition,” said Michael Sodini, president of Eagle Imports, Inc.

For more information on the brands distributed by Eagle Imports, visit http://eagleimportsinc.com. To keep up-to-date with Heather Miller’s 3-Gun career you can follow her on Facebook. To keep up-to-date with Becky Yackley check out her Facebook and be sure to catch up with Dianna Liedorff Muller on her Facebook as well.

Eagle Imports Inc. Sponsors 3-Gun’s Rising Star, Heather Fitzhugh

Eagle Imports, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Metro Arms, Bersa, Comanche and Grand Power firearms products, is pleased to announce their sponsorship of 3-Gun Pro Shooter, Heather Fitzhugh.

“Heather is a fantastic shooter. We really like her and her commitment to the sport and are proud to bring her aboard the Eagle Imports pro team. Our guns are accurate, precise and give shooters an edge over the competition. We are eager to see what Heather can do with them,” remarked President of Eagle Imports Michael Sodini.

Fitzhugh is originally from rural South Texas and is a rising star in the competition shooting circuit. She primarily shoots 3-Gun, but is also a top level athlete in USPSA and IDPA. Her passion for firearms and competition has led to her rapid progression through the shooting sports.

“I am so very happy to be working with Eagle Imports Inc.; they provide the opportunity for the public to purchase a wide array of quality handguns from all over the world. I’ve thoroughly tested them myself and I know that the firearms Eagle Imports carries are truly the best. I look forward to showing what these fantastic pistols can do in the shooting sports,” commented Fitzhugh.

Fitzhugh can be seen competing next at the Bushmaster Tarheel 3Gun Challenge held April 16-19 in New Hill, NC.

For more information on the brands distributed by Eagle Import’s visit http://eagleimportsinc.com. To keep up-to-date with Heather Fitzhugh’s 3-Gun career you can follow her on Facebook.

Chamber-View® Sponsors Tarheel 3-Gun for 2015 Season

Chamber-View^®, LLC, innovators behind highly visual firearms safety products, is proud to announce a new sponsorship with Tarheel 3-Gun, LLC. Chamber-View® will be working closely with Tarheel 3-Gun to advocate the importance of safety to competitors and promote safe handling of firearms with the use of Chamber-View® Empty Chamber Indicators (ECIs). Chamber-View’s sponsored athletes Jesse Tischauser and Matt Holmes will be in attendance at several of the Tarheel 3-Gun matches throughout the 2015 match season.

Ned Bitsack, CEO of Chamber-View, LLC, had this to say “3-Gun competition nationwide is the fastest growing shooting sport and Tarheel 3-Gun has been running events for six years now, and has established itself as a premium brand. Chamber-View wanted the opportunity to be part of that growth and exposure by being the supporting sponsor bringing visible safety to the events, competitors and audience. We look forward to having Chamber-View sponsored 3-Gun competitors compete and interact with the Tarheel community.”

“It is amazing to see solid companies like Chamber- View support the sport of 3-gun. The product they offer will only enhance the safety of the sport.,” said Tarheel 3-Gun Match Director, Charles Sole.

Check out www.chamber-view.com for more information or join the ongoing conversation on Facebook and the LinkedIn network. To become a retail vendor, or if you are a professional / amateur / scholastic organization with interest in the Chamber-View® product line, please contact gcook@chamber-view.com or by phone: Gail Cook, President, Chamber-View®, LLC at (914) 787-0688.

Chamber-View® Sponsors 3-Gun Shooter Jesse Tischauser for 2015 Season

Chamber-View^®, LLC, innovators behind highly visual firearms safety products, is proud to announce a new sponsorship with 3-Gun competitor Jesse Tischauser. Chamber-View® will be working closely with Tischauser to advocate the importance of safety to his peers and promote safe handling of firearms with the use of Chamber-View® Empty Chamber Indicators (ECI). Tischauser will be in attendance at the Chamber-View® booth #617 during the 2015 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. He will be signing autographs at the booth on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 between 11:00am and 12:00pm and again on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 between 2:00pm and 3:00pm.

“We are very happy to bring Jesse Tischauser aboard as our newest sponsored shooter for the 2015 competitive season,” remarked Ned Bitsack, Inventor and Founder of Chamber-View®. “His talent, commitment and dedication to the sport and to firearm safety are perfectly aligned with our company mission and we couldn’t imagine a better fit. We look forward to working with Jesse in 2015 to further educate the competitive shooting market place about the benefits of using Chamber-View® ECIs both on and off the field.”

“There is nothing more important, on and off the range, than firearms safety,” Jesse Tischauser added. “That is why I am really excited to be working with Chamber-View® this year to help shooters and spectators ‘See Safety Fast’ with their innovative empty chamber indicators.”

A former Army Staff Sergeant, Tischauser first entered the competitive shooting scene in 2009 and quickly climbed to the top of the leader boards at major matches around the country. By 2012, he had already won several major matches and the coveted 3-Gun Nation Heavy Optics National Title. Tischauser runs a competitive shooting forum and a popular YouTube Channel, as well as actively assisting new shooters at several local matches. He competes in every 3-Gun division, holds classifications in all six USPSA pistol divisions and participates in Sporting Clays, Trap, Skeet, IDPA, ICORE, SCSA, USCA and GSSF matches.

Tischauser’s next competition will be at the Remington® Versa Max™ Shotgun Series Challenge in Covington, Georgia from Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2015. This event is hosted by Atlanta 3 Gun and Tarheel 3 Gun.

Check out www.chamber-view.com for more information or join the ongoing conversation on Facebook and the LinkedIn network. To become a retail vendor, or if you are a professional / amateur / scholastic organization with interest in the Chamber-View® product line, please contact gcook@chamber-view.com or by phone: Gail Cook, President, Chamber-View®, LLC at (914) 787-0688.

Juniors are the Future of Competitive Shooting and Our 2nd Amendment Rights

Junior Competitive Shooters are on the Rise

Meet young Champions Brian Hampton, Katelyn Francis and Tim Yackley at the 2014 Colt 3 Man 3 Gun in Topton, Pennsylvania, where their team placed 17th out of 70 teams, all of which were adults! They are prime examples of the talented young role models in the competitive shooting world!—Photo Courtesy of Becky Yackley Photography

Of all the competitive shooters out there, my favorite shooters are the Juniors.  What you may not realize, if you have never met a junior shooter, is that they are incredible!  Junior competitive shooters are responsible, polite adolescents with an impressive knowledge of firearms that would astound most people.  They generally have a wonderful sense of humor, sense of self-worth and strong character.

Reanna Kadic, 15, has been shooting competitively for one year. She is rapidly progressing through the ranks of her fellow 3 Gun Competitors, so plan on seeing a lot more of Reanna! –Photo Courtesy of Stefan Kadic

These juniors of the sport, despite their size, weight or gender, compete against adults on a regular basis.  They do so while still having school, peer pressure and all the trials of growing up.  They stand out as shining examples and role models to not only their peers, but to adults as well!  They are still your normal kiddos who play video games, listen to horrible music and have interesting fashion sense (at least to some of the older generations). They actively stay out of trouble and spend much of their extra time training and attending matches with their mostly mature, adult counterparts.  These children of the sport generally progress rapidly and very quickly start beating their adult competitors.

So what is the difference?  Why do these children decide to join a sport that consists of mostly adults and how did they become so awesome?  It all started with great parenting.  Instead of keeping firearms a secret and letting their children learn about them from video games or television, they actively sought out to fully educate their kids on their own terms.  They taught them the safety and joy of firearms in a positive and enjoyable manner, and like most things that kids are taught in a positive environment, these kids grow to love it on their own.

Here I am at age four and eight. Even as I rescued Princess Kitty from bandits I knew the difference between real guns and toys. The education provided by my parents prepared me to be mature enough to have a Red Rider BB Gun and hunting knife as I became older.

When I was eight years old I wanted an Old Timer hunting knife and a Red Rider BB Gun for Christmas, amongst the usual Barbie’s, ponies and such.  My parents, instead of being horrified at this request, actually bought them for me!  They were not shocked when I asked for such a gift, they knew it was only a matter of time.  From the moment I could walk and talk I began my education on firearms.  When I was four, my dad would take me to the range with double hearing protection, big goofy 80’s eyepro and let me watch, and occasionally shoot a couple rounds.  As I grew older I was allowed to tag along on hunting trips and learn to shoot for real.  These positive experiences gave me a love and joy of firearms, so of course the moment I was old enough, I wanted a BB gun and the accompanying knife.  Guess what…I DID NOT SHOOT MY EYE OUT!  I was safe, and responsible and treated my BB gun as if it were a real lever action rifle (I thought I was Annie Oakley).  I also did not stab myself or anyone else for that matter with my hunting knife.  When I was old enough, I was able to progress towards an air rifle and eventually my own 20 Gauge shotgun.  My positive experiences with firearms gave me a respect and love for them, and I saw them as fun, not just for hunting or self-defense.

Because of this education as a child, I have always loved firearms and owned them throughout the years.  Thankfully through my marriage to my wonderful husband I was introduced to the competitive shooting world.  I only wish that my parents had known about the various Junior Programs for young shooters!   The opportunities available for juniors in the sport are amazing.  The ones who stick with it are given a wealth of opportunities to progress through the sport and toward their future!

This is Riley Satterwhte, an incredible 16 year old who started competing at age 14. She is another to look out for, as she is rapidly progressing through the ranks of IDPA and USPSA.—Photo Courtesy of Rod Satterwhite

After talking to the parents of many of top junior competitive shooters, the consensus was the same:

• Start their firearms education early.
• Every child is different, so assess your child by their maturity level and decide at what age they are ready to progress.
• Show them the fun of the sport and debunk any of the firearm “myths” out there.
• Be supportive, and if they decide it’s not for them, don’t push, and let them make their own decision. They may eventually decide to come back to it, if not, it’s just not the sport for them.
• Once your child is safe with guns at home, then decide to introduce them gradually into the sport. Let them watch and learn by watching strong competitors.
• Get them involved in Junior Programs offered by many ranges or clubs and the NRA, NSSF, USPSA, USA Shooting, 4-H and many others.

 

Ty Starling is a 17 year old Junior on the rise. He has only been competing for a year and is already ranking amongst and above some of the top Pros at Major Matches.—Photo Courtesy of Jason Webb at Rock Street Photoraphy

So aside from junior shooters being incredible young humans, why am I such a fan??  Because they are the future of the sport.  I love my guns.  I love to shoot my guns.  I love to carry my guns.  I love to compete in high action, super fun sports with guns.  If I want to continue to do any of these things, I and my fellow adults who share the same interests can’t be the only ones standing up for our 2^nd Amendment rights.  These junior shooters will eventually become voting adults.  They will also most likely raise families of their own.  If they have positive experiences with firearms, they will continue the legacy with their own children, and their children’s children and so on. You see the big picture, right?  Also…these kids are trend setters!

Their knowledge of the sport and positive experiences will bring others into the shooting sports.

So next time you’re at the range, make sure you help out your juniors.  Take part in Junior Camps and matches that help to raise support for them.  I know, it can be heartbreaking to have a 16 year old “shoot” circles around you, but set your pride aside and give them a helping hand!  These kids are our future, remember that next time you’re out shooting!

Todd Jessee competing at age 10 (now a 15 year old Junior State Champion), at Sir Walter Raleigh Gun Club in Creedmore, North Carolina. Champion Shooter Todd Jarrett is giving young Todd some words of wisdom. Look at this kid’s focus! –Photo Credit of Rob Jessee

For more information on programs for juniors, check out the following links:

• Generation III Gun
• USPSA Junior Programs
• NSSF-Junior Programs
• USA Shooting-Youth Shooting Programs
• NRA Junior Programs

Find Your Passion in Competitive Shooting

Nothing like the smell of gunpowder on a frosty morning.

Imagine yourself standing on the line, waiting for the beep, preparing yourself to engage multiple targets in a 180-degree environment. You are about to spend the majority of the day competing amongst your fellow shooters in a game of intellect, speed and accuracy.  You will have fun, you will have a rush of adrenaline and you will gain confidence in yourself that you didn’t know was there. This is the one sport where your direct competitor is the first to loan you a gun, ammo, or a better stage plan.  The camaraderie and sense of family is unmatched by any sport in the world.  Participating in competitive shooting sports builds self-esteem, fosters responsibility and provides a venue to connect with people who share many of your same values.

You learn to shoot in some very uncomfortable positions.

Participating in competitive shooting sports nurtures and promotes responsibility and awareness. As a competitive shooter, you have to run, duck and dive, kneel and perform various athletic activities all while holding and shooting a loaded firearm. You have to be aware of where your gun is pointed, where you are moving and always have a plan.  You learn performance under stress and how to quickly assess the problem in front of you and find a way to fix it.  One of the most interesting parts of shooting is stage planning.  You have to figure out the most efficient, effective, executable plan within a short amount of time.  This ability to learn to think on your toes will apply to so many other aspects of your life.

Participating in competitive shooting sports builds an individual’s self esteem and confidence in themselves. Because it provides immediate results, individuals learn very quickly that hard work, practice and a strong mental game will propel them toward success.  Shooting competitively builds self-esteem as you progress through the sport. Participating in competitive shooting sports promotes your self-esteem by teaching you that you can accomplish things you never thought possible.  Take a firearms enthusiast at their very first match; during the first few stages they may seem nervous and unsure of themselves.  By the end of the match they have already learned that they are much more capable than they thought.

Competitive shooting provides a great way to meet great people.

Participating in competitive shooting sports provides a venue to meet like-minded individuals who share a similar passion. It helps you to meet people who are active with their firearms and usually quite knowledgeable.  It is a great way for one to create a network or “family” that shares your love of firearms.  Within your competitive shooting network you learn how to sustain your 2^nd Amendment Rights and how to protect them.

In summary, participating in competitive shooting sports has changed my life forever, and it can change yours, too. I have found my calling and there is nothing in this world I would rather do.  The self-esteem, the responsibility and the people I have connected with are priceless. I highly recommend that if you enjoy spending time outside, want to boost your confidence with your firearm and want to meet people that share this same interest that you should look up your local shooting club.  Once you find a club, see when their next competition is and go.  I want you to watch and learn; you will see that you may have just found your new passion, and way to further protect your 2^nd Amendment rights.

For more information on the shooting sports, check out the following links:

• National Shooting Sports Foundation
• United State Practical Shooting Association
• International Defensive Pistol Association
• 3 Gun Nation
• Generation III Gun
• NRA Competitive Shooting Programs

Brownell’s Lady 3 Gun ProAm, the very first all lady 3 gun match.

Italian Gun Grease Sponsored Shooter, Mike Sexton, Takes 3rd Place in Open Division at 3GN Southwestern Regional

Mike Sexton at the 3GN Southwestern Regionals.

Italian Gun Grease (IGG) sponsored pro-team shooter, Mike Sexton, has had a successful two weeks competing for Italian Gun Grease. Sexton recently placed third in the Open Division at the 3GN Southwestern Regional, presented by Bushmaster, held on October 11 – 12, 2014 at Copperhead Creek Shooting Club in Marble Falls, TX.  In addition, he placed seventh in the Open Division at the Blue Ridge Mountain 3 Gun (BRM3G), held on October 16 – 18, 2014 at Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, KY.

The 3GN Southwestern Regional was one of four events of the 3-Gun Nation Regional Series, presented by Cheaper Than Dirt!. The 3GN Regional Championship Series comprised everything from the sport of 3-gun and all matches were run under the 2014 3GN Club Series Rules set.

The BRM3G was designed to test the competitor’s shooting ability over the natural terrain of the foothills of Kentucky. The stages were created to challenge the competitor’s abilities using all three of his or her weapons.

“My recent finishes at both the 3GN Southwestern Regional and BRM3G would not have been possible if not for Italian Gun Grease products,” remarked Sexton. “They kept my equipment functioning without any failures, despite the cold temperatures, rain and mud. My guns ran like clockwork and performed flawlessly. Thanks to Italian Gun Grease for supporting me during this competitive season.”

For more information, visit. www.italiangungrease.com.