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. I read the article in the July 2008 issue of Shooting Industry about Kim Rhode (Arms & The Woman). I’ve had one-onone shooting time with this young lady here in Alaska, at an airgun store back in ’96 or ’97. When my wife and I arrived, she made herself available for autographs and was handing out Marksman hatpins. Kim and I got to shoot airguns at moving targets on a projection screen. I always prided myself on being a darn good shot, and was eager to see if I could outshoot this 17-year-old young lady. Well, I kept up with her to a point, but man, let me tell you, she can shoot and I cherish the day I shot against Kim Rhodes, even if it was airguns. After it was over, we shook hands and she let me wear her gold medal. I’m proud of Kim and hope she does well in Beijing. Dennis J. Hermannes Mizzou Mule Guns Anchorage, Alaska Proud Of Kim Mr. Hermannes, you are among the many who are proud of Kim. We were honored to present her the 1997 Shooting Industry Award on behalf of the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence for her gold medal performance at the 1996 Olympics. At 17 years old, she was the first woman to receive the award. As you know, she has added to her shooting medal count over the years, including a silver medal in women’s skeet in Beijing. Thank you for featuring Project STAND in Outdoor Marketplace (June 2008). The National Bowhunting Education Foundation greatly appreciates this support. While the project is moving in a positive direction, funds are still needed to help carry the project to the next level. Ongoing expenses include Web site development costs, start-up funding for new products and funds for printing new materials. Taking A STAND It is time for the hunting industry to take treestand safety personal, because it is personal to each one of us. Whatever the incidence of accidents, it is universally held that treestand accidents represent not only personal tragedy, but also have the potential to damage the image of hunting in general. With proper funding, Project STAND will reduce treestand accidents and deaths. Without funding, it will just be another good idea. Please urge your readers to pledge their support now. Marilyn Bentz Executive Director National Bowhunting Education Foundation To learn how you can help, contact Ms. Bentz at (479) 649-9036, e-mail: mbentz@ nbef.org or visit www.nbef.org. 9 E-mail the Editor russ@shootingindustry.com Circle No. 201 on Inquiry Card 6 OCTOBER 2008 www.shootingindustry.com