FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAULDEN, AZ - June 23, 2022 - For the 7th consecutive year Gunsite Academy, the world’s premier firearms training facility is proud to host The Stephanie Lynne Calams Memorial Scholarship Combat Competition Match. The goal of this fundraiser is to assist low income kids in attending college. Stephanie Calams was a schoolteacher who taught English as a 2nd language to 6th graders. She focused all her energy toward preparing her students for academic success, tutoring before and after school, buying school supplies from her own pocket, doing what she could. Stephanie … [Read more...]
GUNSITE ACADEMY SPONSORS ARMED WOMEN OF AMERICA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAULDEN, AZ – May 11,2022 – Gunsite Academy, the world’s premier firearms training facility is proud to announce the continuation of its long-time support of the Armed Women of America. A non-profit organization with chapters across the country, the AWA offers women the opportunity to learn and grow in their ability to handle firearms safely and competently. In addition to being a top-level sponsor, Gunsite Academy is also the host range for Arizona’s largest AWA chapter in the state and will be assisting the AWA with their on-going education … [Read more...]
GUNSITE ACADEMY WELCOMES NEW INSTRUCTOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAULDEN, AZ – July 29, 2022 – Gunsite Academy, the world’s oldest premiere firearms training school is proud to announce 39-year-old Brian DeKind of Lake Villa, IL has earned his certification as a staff firearms instructor at Gunsite Academy. Becoming a recognized Gunsite Academy instructor is no easy task. Requiring hundreds of hours of training and attending numerous classes at Gunsite Academy, the candidate must then be recommended by a certified Gunsite Range Master. Once recommended, the candidate goes through intensive training, working with numerous … [Read more...]
Gunsite October Newsletter
Frost (Well, Raindrops) on the Pumpkin October came in like a (Sea)Lion at the Gunsite Alumni Shoot (GAS Match) on Saturday October 1. It was underway with the Granite Mountain Young Marines Color Guard presenting the colors at 0730 for the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. Shortly thereafter, the match with near 250 contestants was underway. The stages were quick paced and challenging. I had warned all at the morning brief to pack an extra brain and I think I was true to my word. Lunch was tasty as always, but shortly after lunch, many wondered if we had a stage for … [Read more...]
September Gunsite Newsletter
LABOR DAY, 2022 The traditional end of summer is upon us. The summer monsoons have blessed the Gunsite Ranch in the high desert and foliage is unusually green. There are more caterpillars than we recall ever seeing (Just waiting for the large moths they turn into) and the tarantulas are beginning their mating season. What are we missing? More Gunsite Family! If you have not enrolled in the Gunsite Alumni Shoot (GAS Match) on October 1, while it is not officially closed, it will be within days. We increased the competitors to 250 this year. (We are gearing up for a huge number in … [Read more...]
