Holiday Targets

Dear Jeff and Just Shoot Me Products Staff:

I just wanted to wish you and your staff a happy and safe holiday and thank you for your generous gift of additional targets that arrived for Christmas, along with the order that my wife, Sandy, had placed for me. It sure was a nice surprise.

As a police officer and shooting enthusiast, I continue to appreciate your innovative products as being the safest, most versatile and fun reactive targets on the market as well as great training tools for a wide variety of applications. Your attention quality (some of my targets have thousands of rounds on them and are still usable) along with your "old fashioned values" type dedication to customer service and satisfaction, are things rarely seen nowadays.

I have attached a few photographs of some of my targets "being tested" right after Christmas.



Thanks again!
Lonny C
Illinois

Colorado West Gun Club Looks To JSMP For Safer Targets

The Colorado West Gun Club located in Paonia, CO purchases JSMP targets to eliminate safety concerns and offer their members moving targets and more fun at the range with ART, Pistol Cube and SCC (Small Caliber Cube) targets.

- Jeff

National Gun Day

December 9-10, 2006

National Gun Day Show in Louisville, KY at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center
www.nationalgunday.com

The JSMP crew is set-up and ready for another great Louisville show.

- Jeff

National Gun Day

December 9-10, 2006

National Gun Day Show in Louisville, KY at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center
www.nationalgunday.com


- Jeff

A Shooter's Christmas

‘Twas a few weeks before Christmas, to the range we did go,
A few buddies and I, our Aimpoints aglow;

At 100 yards, the steel targets were set,
Our hopes were that ricochet, would not be a threat;

At first it went well, our shots were precise,
But the sound of the steel would come with a price;

A couple “Black Rifles”, a Mauser as well,
“We’re all perfect shots, as best I can tell”;

When down a few stands, came a rather loud screech
I turned to my right, replied, “Son of a Beech!!”…..

Away to Bob’s aid, I ran through the grass,
Seems a round of hot lead, had nicked Bob in the ass!

“Bob, would you calm down”, I replied with a smile,
“Swelling will subside, though it may take a while.”

Our holiday shooting had come to an end,
Due to steel targets, and the wound on my friend.

When what did I see, coming down through the fog,
But a miniature sleigh, and a Polymer P-Dog.

With a bag full of targets, it was obvious to me,
We were receiving a visit, from Saint JSMP.

With safety and value, the targets they came,
He whistled and shouted, and called them by name;

“Here’s a Backboard, a P-Dog, a Cube you can use,
If you had shot these, you would have prevented that bruise!”

We shot the new targets, the Saint was SO right,
“Now try these new colors”, he said with delight.

Bob, still bruised, spoke up with a smirk,
“For the CAS Shooter, that Polymer won’t work!”

The Saint responded, so calmly and sure,
“They use our DX-Iron, it’s the ricochet cure!”

The Saint announced that he must move along,
“There are bad habits to fix, that steel is all wrong!”

But I heard him exclaim, as he drove out of sight,
“Stick with the Polymer Bob, and you’ll be alright.”

American Cop Magazine Dec06

American Cop Magazine Dec06
by John Connor



Tools & Toys Of The Trade

Smakin' paper targets with your .308 or .223 rifle has its own group-tightening rewards, but for real soul-fulfilling fun, bucking, swinging, jumping reactive targets are the E-ticket ride in riflery. JUST SHOOT ME PRODUCTS makes the best, most crazy-reactive bullet-eating polymer targets in the world, period, and now they're offering one that was requested by U.S. snipers fighting mountain-to-mountain duels with enemy shooters in Afghanistan. The "Tobeyknocker," a 4x4 block of Generation 2 polymer, was designed to be suspended in gorges and over cliffsides on aircraft cable so he's free to move erratically when pummeled with .50 BMG rounds. Yeah, fifties. Tac shooters can stake it out with a dog tether, and take turns bouncing it around - hitting him before he stops, right? Meet Tobey and all his cousins at www.justshootmeproducts.com

Guns Magazine Dec06

Guns Magazine Dec06
by John Connor

STOCKING STUFFERS FOR HAPPY HUNTERS & SERIOUS SHOOTERS

It seems like polymer chemist Jeff Kruse at Just Shoot Me Products had GUNS readers in mind when he invented the ART - "All 'Round Target." His finned 6" ball can be shot with any pistol or rifle caliber from .17 to .50 BMG, including 12-gauge buckshot and rifled slug and then the fun begins. The ART is a violently reactive target which spins, rolls, skips and flies up to 8' in the air when hit. You can chase it across the desert or bounce it 'round a sandpit until your barrel warps, and other than a few dings and discolorations, she'll be good as new - a lasting investment. The ART gives the question, "Wanna play ball?" a whole new meaning. See lots of brilliant bouncing targets at http://www.justshootmeproducts.com/ - and don't worry, Tommy Ten Thumbs - you can put it in a square box before wrapping it.

CC: I just got my own ART and can't wait to hammer it. My reactive Sniper Training Cube from Just Shoot Me Products has absorbed over 20,000 rounds of 5.56mm, 7.62mm and .50 BMG and she still dances, bucks and boogies every time the music plays. Note: Do not let your dog see the ART! This could lead to some humorous but frustrating - or tragic - scenarios.

Tipton Gun Show

November 18-19, 2006

Tipton Gun Show in Tipton, IN at the 4-H Community Bldg. 1200 S. Main St.
Gun Collectors Association of Indiana


- Jeff

New Dealer - Midway USA

JSMP welcomes Midway USA on- board as a Master Dealer.

- Jeff

Indy 1500 Gun Show

November 3-5, 2006

Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show in Indianapolis, IN at the Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 E. 38th World Class Gun Shows


- Jeff

GunsNet WV Shoot - Junior Shooting Program

Just Shoot Me Products will be providing targets to the GunsNet WV Shoot - Junior Shooting Program on 10/23/06. The shoot will be held in Fort Springs, WV.

- Jeff

Wyatt's Machinegun Shoot

Just Shoot Me Products will be sponsoring this year's Wyatt's Machinegun Shoot. The event will be held on 10/15/06 in Perkinsville, IN. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by. Contact us for more info.

- Jeff

Tipton Gun Show

September 30, October 1, 2006

Tipton Gun Show in Tipton, IN at the 4-H Community Bldg. 1200 S. Main St.
Gun Collectors Association of Indiana


- Jeff

National Gun Day

September 23-24, 2006

National Gun Day Show in Louisville, KY at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center
www.nationalgunday.com


- Jeff

Atlanta Earth Festical

September 23-24, 2006

Atlanta Earth Festival in Atlanta, IN at the Van Hook Bldg.
www.atlantaindiana.com


- Jeff

4-H Fun Day

Just Shoot Me Products will be sponsoring the annual 4-H Fun Day Shoot on 9/16/06. The event will be held at the Just Shoot Me Products Training Facility in Noblesville, Indiana. See you there!

- Jeff

The Death of a Sniper Cube

Hello

My friends and I have been shooting this Sniper Cube for at least 5 years. In that time we have shot thousands upon thousands of rounds of ammo at it. We thought that there was no way it would hold up! We were all wrong. It has been danced all over my range continuously all that time. It has stood up to 8mm Mauser, .308, 7.62x54R, 7.62x39, 223, 7mm Mauser, 222 Remington, 17 HMR, 22 LR, 22 mag, 44 mag, 44 Spcl, 38 Spcl, 357 mag, 32 S&W Long, 7.62 Nagant, etc, etc,. This thing is remarkable!

After all that abuse it finally quit moving. I was going to give it a funeral, but the fine people at Just Shoot Me Products offered to take it and give me a new one! Excellent customer service! I am a believer!


Sincerely
Jeffrey S
Indiana

Indy 1500 Gun Show

August 25-27, 2006

Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show in Indianapolis, IN at the Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 E. 38th World Class Gun Shows


- Jeff

BT Proving Grounds - Making Way For More Parking

Making way for more parking at the BT Proving Grounds.

Joe Jackson (Son-in-law) helps remove the old barn

Matt Jackson helps remove the old barn

The barn has been removed!

Lois Kruse, head of food preparation and also JSMP founder's Mother and inspiration

Shelbi and Jaxon McKinley, grounds crew and water persons

Varmint Hunter Association Jamboree

We are proud to announce that we will be providing targets for this year's Varmint Hunter Association Jamboree in Pierre, SD. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by and see our targets in action.

- Jeff

Kokomo Gun Show

July 15-16, 2006

Kokomo Gun Show in Kokomo, IN at the Johanning Civic Center US 31
Central Indiana Gunshows


- Jeff

New Dealer - Proshoot

JSMP Targets are now available in Auckland, New Zealand at Proshoot. Welcome Corey Glew and Company!

- Jeff

Torso Plate in Alabama

Hello Jeff,

Mark White here for the very hot and humid south. Just thought I would send you some photos of a couple of your products. The torso, I think is 2 years, maybe a little older, could be 3, not sure. It don't need replacing just yet, but I am going to order a new one from you this weekend anyway, we always need a backup. I has a couple of holes in it now, but still has a LOT of life left in it. And we have shot the s**t out of it, as you will see hopefully. The p dawg, well, we abused it somewhat. But still just like new. When you hit that thing with a .22 or a 5.56, it does a little dance. When you hit that thing with a .308, it will turn a flip. Well, not just one, but a few. We love it. My son, well, he abused the iron dx target with a .308 and an AR. I know he shouldn't have, but it didn't make a really big hole. We took some cheap white spray paint this past Wednesday to the dx iron for some pistol shots. With it painted white, you can see your hits. I don't any photos of it, as he took it home with him. So since the iron has some holes from the rifles, I will order one of those as well.

The AR ball you sent, we did have a blast with it. We rolled that thing all over the place. My eyes are too old to shoot that thing with a .45 as it gets away too fast. But give me something with a scope.....

Many thanks for all of your products and your generosity. We really send you many thanks. We really do appreciate the generosity that you have shown us here in Alabama.

Many thanks again,

Mark W
Alabama

National Gun Day

June 10-11, 2006

National Gun Day Show in Louisville, KY at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center
www.nationalgunday.com


- Jeff

Indy 1500 Gun Show

June 2-4 2006
Indy 1500 Gun Show

Ray Dent talks with a customer during the Indy 1500 Gun Show.

- Jeff

Indy 1500 Gun Show

June 2-4, 2006

Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show in Indianapolis, IN at the Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 E. 38th World Class Gun Shows


- Jeff

Ballistic Polymer Decelerator Praised

Greetings,

I purchased one of your products (12"x12"x3/8" backboard) at the last Indy 1500 Table Show and used it for the first time at the Mid-West Spring Cruffler Fest held in Ohio this past weekend. Quite a few of the fellows asked me about the product as they were impressed and wanted to purchase one. Today, I sent all of the participants (and those who couldn't attend) the url to your web site. I expect the Fall Fest will showcase more of your products. I intend to purchase another item or two myself at the next Indy show I attend. By the by, I have talked with your staff on two occasions at the Indy show and must tell you they are great people to spend time with and represent your company well.



Satisfied Customer
Theo B
Michigan City, IN

Arizona Western College Issues Purchase Order

The Arizona Western College Campus Police will begin training with JSMP Tactical Targets this spring. They have selected 54" and 60" Tactical Torso Units, Standard Tactical Torso Units, H-Bar Units and Pistol Training Cubes.

- Jeff

Maine State Police Purchases Training Targets

The Maine State Police will begin training with JSMP Sniper Training Cubes and Pistol Training Cubes.

- Jeff

Tipton Gun Show

April 8-9, 2006

Tipton Gun Show in Tipton, IN at the 4-H Community Bldg. 1200 S. Main St.
Gun Collectors Association of Indiana


- Jeff

Indy 1500 Gun Show

March 17-19, 2006

Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show in Indianapolis, IN at the Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 E. 38th World Class Gun Shows


- Jeff

New Dealer - Law Enforcement Targets

JSMP welcomes Law Enforcement Targets, Inc as Master Dealer of our tactical training targets.

- Jeff

U.S. Coast Guard Purchases Torso Target Units

The U.S. Coast Guard in Jacksonville, Florida begins training with JSMP Standard Torso Units.

National Gun Day

February 25-26, 2006

National Gun Day Show in Louisville, KY at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center
http://www.nationalgunday.com/

Jessica Kruse double checks product inventory.

Team Lead Ray Dent talks to a Dealer before the show opens.

- Jeff

National Gun Day

February 25-26, 2006

National Gun Day Show in Louisville, KY at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center
www.nationalgunday.com


- Jeff

Yuma Proving Ground to Evaluate JSMP Torso Targets

The Training Exercise Management Office at the US Army Yuma Proving Ground has requested JSMP Torso Targets for testing and evaluation.

- Jeff

Naval Special Warfare Development Group Purchases JSMP Targets

The Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) located in Virginia Beach, VA purchases Tobeyknocker Mountain Targets.

- Jeff

Jeff Kruse, Just Shoot Me Products Founder

Jeff Kruse, founder of Just Shoot Me Products.

Indy 1500 Gun Show

January 13-15, 2006

Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show in Indianapolis, IN at the Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 E. 38th World Class Gun Shows


- Jeff

Kokomo Gun Show

January 8-9, 2006

Kokomo Gun Show in Kokomo, IN at the Johanning Civic Center US 31
Central Indiana Gunshows

JSMP Gary Van Hook listens to a customers question, Gary is a retired law enforcement officer.

- Jeff

Kokomo Gun Show

January 8-9, 2006

Kokomo Gun Show in Kokomo, IN at the Johanning Civic Center US 31
Central Indiana Gunshows


- Jeff

Swinging Prairie Dog, H-Bar Unit, Tobey Knockers - Accurate Shooter

Swinging Prairie Dog, H-Bar Unit, Tobey Knockers
by Accurate Shooter

Ballistic Tech ComboTarget Stand--Paper and Polymer

When practicing for our 500- and 600-yard varmint matches we like to use reactive targets at match distances. Steel poppers are great, but it's still nice to have a target stand to hold paper for sighting-in and shooting groups. We've found a versatile new product from Ballistic Technologies that fits the bill. This combines a stable, ground-standing frame, with a raised paper-target holder. Instead of conventional heavy metal swingers, this combo rig uses bright orange "ballistic polymer" targets that withstand thousands of rifle shots.

With a hit, the spinner rotates around the horizontal axle. The polymer closes up around the bullet holes so it can be used over and over again. This $95 "Combo 5" target rack holds paper targets up to 24" x 24", and a "barbell" spinner with 6" diameter circles. There are many other BallisticTech targets, including a polymer prairie dog spinner and a handy horizontal rack for conventional clay pigeons.

Pros:
Spinners work well. Very versatile--switch from shooting groups on paper to spinners. Breaks down flat for storage. Relatively light-weight.

Cons:
Somewhat complex assembly. Bullet holes not visible on polymer. Holder for paper targets not sturdy in high winds. Hits on spinner axle can break it.


Polymer Suspended TobeyKnockers

A while back Ballistic Tech came out with the "Target Cube", a nearly indestructible polymer block. Deployed on the ground, if you hit the cube it would skip and bounce. Well, that was popular, but it was easily obscured by vegetation and mounds between shooter and target. Shooters wanted a similar cube that could be suspended above the ground. Enter the TobeyKnocker-- a simple, compact target that can withstand hundreds of rifle hits. You can suspend the TobyKnocker from a cable or a horizontal frame. The $95 TobeyKnocker is small enough that you can keep one in your vehicle all the time. Just bring a couple wooden stakes and a bit of rope and you can set up a reactive target nearly anywhere. The bright orange "Knockers" are small enough to challenge you at 500 yards and beyond.

Pros:
Handy, inexpensive, light-weight. The ideal "field-portable" reactive swinger.

Cons:
Not self-contained--requires a hanger bar or cable. The carabiner clasp at the top looks vulnerable.

Shotgun News Apr05

Shotgun News Apr05
by David M. Fortier

Made of a tough polymer material, Ballistic Technologies' cube target bounces and rolls wildly when hit. Four inches square, it's a useful and fun training aid.

So we switched to bouncing around one of Ballistic Technologies' orange Ballistic Polymer cubes. This 4-inch square cube bounces and rolls in a random fashion when hit, and can soak up thousands of rifle hits with no damage. It's a useful training aid and Norcross and I soon had it rolling and bouncing about as we smacked it with 5.56 rounds.

Shooting the Ballistic Polymer cube revealed that not only is the Mk12 MOD 0 quite accurate, but it's also extremely easy to control. The gun hardly moves under recoil, making it relatively easy to put multiple rounds in quick succession into a target. We experienced zero problems throughout testing.