Former Cabela's senior executive Michael Callahan has been appointed leader and facilitator of Task Force 20/20. Callahan brings 34 years of experience to the role, most recently serving as a consultant for Cabela's and as the company's senior vice president of business development and international operations before that.

Smith & Wesson Corp., announced that the company is currently accepting applications for shooters interested in joining Team Smith & Wesson for the 2009-2010 competitive season. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2009, and recruitment is open to all shooters regardless of discipline and classification.

The groundbreaking Benelli Vinci will be revealed at 12 Noon (EDST), Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Some lead and some follow, once again, the competition chases Benelli. Bookmark The Benelli Vinci Security Portal and be one of the first to watch the unveiling of the much-anticipated Vinci.

For 2009, Smith & Wesson has partnered with Magpul Industries to offer consumers a new AR-15 package - the M&P15MOE. Based on the popular M&P15 platform, the tactical rifle incorporates Magpul's innovative MOE gear while delivering the accuracy and dependability that shooters have come to expect from Smith & Wesson firearms.

The first of three championship weekends took place 12-14 February at Camp Perry, Ohio when the Civilian Marksmanship Program played host to the 2009 National Army JROTC Air Rifle Championship. 215 individual high school age Cadets representing 65 different schools from the Continental USA, Alaska and Department of Defense Schools in Europe competed in the event.

If you are or know of a JROTC high school senior or ROTC college underclass cadet in good standing who participates on a competitive rifle club or varsity team, it's time to spread the word that applications are available to apply for a one-thousand dollar CMP ROTC scholarship. The deadline for applications is 5 March 2009.

NRA Collegiate Shooting is pleased to announce their co-sponsorship of the 2009 Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Clay Target Championships March 18-22 in San Antonio, TX.

February 2009, Lynnwood, Washington-SOG Knives. Twitch XL an understated professional's knife.

NRA Collegiate Shooting will announce First and Second Team All-Americans at the 2009 NCAA Rifle Championships March 13-15 in Fort Worth, Texas.

It's no stretch to say that SHOT Show gives companies their best chance of the year to create product buzz. That all-important "buzz" keeps them on the minds of consumers, distributors and retailers. In other words, "buzz" means "biz".