Click here to download the catalog as a PDF file. To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. get away from the daily business of doing business, according to Sanetti. “The Masters is one of my favorite events. It’s just plain fun. It’s a time when we get to go out, have our friendly competition with each other, doing what we love and what got us into this crazy business to begin with. It’s got it all. The camaraderie, the give and take, the friendly banter — it’s really a great event,” Sanetti said. “As always, thank you for putting this event together,” said Randy E. Luth, DPMS/Panther Arms president. “I know what it takes to pull it off and your team did a fantastic job. We had tons of fun and look forward to next year’s event.” Team DPMS won the Masters Open Class and swept the top three individual shooters honors. “What a terrific event and evenings! This is singularly the best shooting industry event available and a testimony to our cohesiveness and passion for the sports. Thank you (FMG) for all that you do — we are a better industry because of your efforts and energy,” said Ron Coburn, Savage Arms CEO. “The guys on our two teams are still talking about the event and asking about next year’s match,” said Linda Powell, of Remington. “It was a lot of fun and gave us an opportunity to talk with many in the industry without the pressure that surrounds other trade events.” “You (FMG) have, as usual, done a helluva job in the prep and delivery of the event. If there is more that Gunsite can do to ensure future successes, just let me know; we will be there for you folks,” said Buz Mills, Gunsite CEO. “You (FMG) sure know how to throw a party. We’re impressed with the company you keep and we made a bunch of new friends and got back together with a bunch more old ones. A really good time,” said Susan Houde-Walter, LaserMax CEO. “Once again, the Shooting Industry Masters delivered an event that brought the industry together to take a break from competing in the business realm and have some fun competing on the shotgun, rifle and pistol lines,” said Leland Nichols, Smith & Wesson Firearms president and COO. “It is also an excellent opportunity for the industry to raise money and aware- Team S&W-1 (from left): Mike Plaxco, David McDaniel, Tony Miele and Jim Unger took second place in the Open Class. Match Safety sponsor Howard Leight sent two teams to this year’s Masters (from left): Chris Leight, Jennifer Stritzinger, Volker Fremuth, Rod Culwell, Laura Hays, Brad Hays, Mike Moorefield and Watt Moorefield. Jon Pastusek of XS Sights helped advance his team to a third-place finish in the Masters Industry Class. 2008 Sponsors: www.shootingindustry.com OCTOBER 2008 27