Local Economic News

Most of economic news reported today seems to be bad, home foreclosures, plant closings, layoffs and high gas prices. However there is also good news to report. In our local economy there is a new automotive transmission plant being built by Chrysler just outside of Tipton Indiana. We had the opportunity to watch the “Flying Wasp” pick-up and set heavy components on top of the building. The helicopter made short work of 90 trips. It was amazing to watch. The History Channel was on location filming the event for a future episode of Modern Marvels “the Mega Movers”. We would like to thank Kelly, Dave and Jim for the photos.



- Jeff

Montgomery County Shooting Complex

Sunday I visited the Shelton Ferry Wildlife Management Area located on the outskirts of Clarksville, Tennessee. While there I had the opportunity to do some shooting at the Montgomery County Shooting Complex. This first class facility has been open for about a year and is the brainchild of Jereme Odom from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Steve Shelton, is the complex operations manager.

The complex, which is still under construction, now offers outside pistol ranges, rifle ranges, trap shooting and an archery range. When completed the complex will have 42 100-yard range stations, 10 400-yard range stations with some special shotgun stations as well as many different types of sporting clays and archery shooting such as walk-thrus. In addition, there will be inside shooting ranges for both pistol and rifle.

I enjoyed the day at the range; the hospitality and the weather were great! The sun was shinning, and it was about 90 degrees with very little wind. The RSOs (range safety officer) at the pistol range, Tommy and Roger were knowledgeable and very helpful.

After a day of shooting I was hungry and had the taste for some “real” southern barbeque. Steve Shelton made a phone call and a ½ mile later I was enjoying the best-barbecued ribs ever in Southside, TN at Lila’s Southside Store.


- Jeff

U.S. Cavalry

Our hats are off to the people at U.S. Cavalry and the fine job they do. Visit them for the finest equipment for Homeland Security and National Defense.


- Jeff

Big Daddy’s Outdoors

While in Bridgeport, Alabama I stopped by Big Daddy’s Outdoors to introduce them to JSMP targets.



- Jeff

JSMP Visits Fort Campbell

I recently had the opportunity to visit Ft Campbell, home of the Screaming Eagles and the 101st Airborne Division. We at JSMP would like to thank all the men and women stationed at Ft Campbell for their service and dedication to America.

If you ever have the opportunity to visit Ft. Campbell be sure to stop by the Wings of Liberty Museum and McGregor Park located on the Cumberland River.

- Jeff

Memorial Day

We celebrate this day by honoring those who served and died to ensure America would remain forever free.

The History of Memorial Day

Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers. In 1966, the federal government, under the direction of President Lyndon Johnson, declared Waterloo, N.Y., the official birthplace of Memorial Day. They chose Waterloo—which had first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866 because the town had made Memorial Day an annual, community-wide event during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May. Today, Memorial Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery with a ceremony in which a small American flag is placed on each grave. Also, it is customary for the president or vice-president to give a speech honoring the contributions of the dead and lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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JSMP Dealer Cheaper Than Dirt

Be checking the mail for Cheaper Than Dirt’s June 2008 Catalog # 106 and check out pages 38 - 39 for money saving deals on JSMP Targets.

Can I shoot the Prairie Dog Target with Rifle Calibers?

Question:

Can I shoot the Prairie Dog Target with high-powered rifle calibers such as .223, 243, 270 etc?

Answer:

Yes, both the 3D Prairie Dog Target and the Swinging P-Dog Ground Unit can be shot with all centerfire rifle calibers including the 50 BMG. These targets can handle any bullet style, Ballistic Tips, Grand Slams, Hollow Points, etc. The more destructive the bullet is advertised to be the more these Dogs eat! So make sure you feed them plenty!

JSMP Dealer in Australia

JSMP Targets are now available at Survival Arms located in Sadlier NSW Australia. Visit Camelia at www.survivalarms.com.au for more information.

- Jeff

Pendleton County Sheriff's Department Trains with JSMP Targets

The Pendleton County Sheriff's Department headquartered in Falmouth, KY has purchased JSMP All Around Ground Units and Pistol Training Cubes for their tactical training needs.

- Jeff

Interchangeable Reactive Targets

H-Bar Talk: Part 2

Our H-Bar Target Stand design lets you easily change the reactive targets by removing the hare-pin clip from the cross rod and removing the rod from the uprights. The targets can then slide easily off and on of the cross rod. This would, for example, allow a shooter to conveniently switch from shooting our CP-009 Double Spinning Target with their handgun to rifle practice using one of our CP-010 Swinging Prairie Dog Targets, or any of our other component targets.

No other reactive target stand offers this flexibility. All other brands of reactive target units are manufactured with the target fixed in place by welding or forging. This can be costly to you in the long run. If you shoot pistols, rifles and shotguns it can mean purchasing 3 different target units rated for the appropriate caliber or weapon. With other brands, if a missed shot damages the target unit, it may be necessary to replace the ENTIRE unit because replacement parts are not offered. Most of all it limits the fun you can have. Visit our Component Targets category to see how you can build an H-Bar Unit to fit your target needs.

I will discuss the H-Bar Target Stand's Paper Target Add-on in part three of this series.

- Jeff

Shooting Sports Beginner

Dear Kelly:

I would like to thank you for your time and consideration. I am new to shooting and so far enjoy the sport very much. It is people such as you that make learning an enjoyable experience for a beginner. Your patience and knowledge helped me to save money and make the right target purchase. I did subscribe to the publication Women & Guns as you recommended. Thanks again.


Sincerely,

Olga O.
Wisconsin

Civil War Days at Conner Prairie

Saturday was a beautiful day in Indiana, sunny and about 65 degrees, with a little wind now and then. It was a good day to visit the Conner Prairie Pioneer Museum and check out the annual Civil War Days event. My grandchildren, Shelbi and Jaxon McKinley, who are history buffs, had a great time taking in the battle, cheering on the White River baseball team to victory over the Indianapolis team in an 1860's style game, discussing politics with President Lincoln, visiting the vendors and the food court. The turkey legs, biscuits and root beer made for a refreshing lunch.


- Jeff

Armed Forces Day

We would like to say Thank You to all of our Armed Forces personnel and their families for their service and sacrifice that keep us safe and free.

The History Of Armed Forces Day

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense.

- Jeff

H-Bar Target Stands Offer Versatility Other Units Lack

H-Bar Talk: Part 1

When I designed the H-Bar Target Stand I had the shooter in mind. My goal was to build a versatile, user-friendly target stand unit that possessed the following characteristics:

- Safe
- Lightweight
- Easy to transport
- Easy to store
- Able to sustain damage and continue to function
- Interchangeable targets (reactive targets and paper targets)
- Modular (ability to replace parts, if necessary)

If you have had a chance to use our H-Bar Target Stand, you probably appreciate each of these characteristics. The targets can be easily changed by removing the hare-pin clip from the stainless steel cross rod and removing the cross rod from one of the uprights. The targets can then easily slide off and on of the cross rod. The H-Bar Target Stand weighs less than 7 pounds and measures 19 inches in length and 16 inches wide.

I will discuss the H-Bar Target Stand's available accessories in part two of this series.


- Jeff

Maximum Height of Paper Target Stands

Question:
What is the maximum height of the Paper Target Stand from the ground up?

Answer:
Our Paper Target Stand adjusts from a 45" minimum height to a maximum height of 55". We can custom manufacture a paper target stand for those that need a higher center-line of target. For a quote contact us.

New Jersey Dept of Emergency Preparedness Purchase JSMP Targets

Atlantic County, NJ Public Safety Department of Emergency Preparedness choose JSMP Tactical Targets for Sniper and CQB training.

- Jeff

Fort Bragg Request Ballistic Polymer Samples For Testing

Fort Bragg, NC SOTF Range 19 Facility Engineers request Ballistic Polymer samples of various thickness for testing. Their goal is to find a lighter material to replace the heavy steel target pads currently in use on the LaRue target units to eliminate safety and wear issues.

- Jeff

Save Money In the Long Run

For most gun owners, a visit to the gunsmith is like a visit to the doctor or car mechanic. We only go when something is wrong, and by that time, the fix can be costly. Regular check-ups and maintenance can save us money in the long run. For weapons, regular cleanings are like an oil change on your vehicle or a cleaning by your dentist. It is necessary and can provide early detection of potential problems. Your gunsmith is knowledgeable and probably has an extensive library of material such as manuals for disassembly, part listings, current gun values, etc.

Now, for the “Do-It Yourselfer”. The following photos illustrate a case of trying to save money by avoiding the gunsmith visit. Pictured is a Nazi-era Mauser Pistol that an individual decided was in need of a thorough cleaning. So, without an instruction manual or any knowledge of the weapon, he attempted to disassemble the pistol. He soon discovered that he had broken the safety catch lever trying to remove the slide from the frame. Now he has the additional expense of a replacement part. Unfortunately, the individual was unaware of the collector value of this weapon. This could have been avoided with a visit to the gunsmith.

- Jeff

Happy Mother's Day

We would like wish all mothers the best on Mother's Day.

- Jeff

Pro Patria Chooses JSMP Targets for DMSP

Pro Patria located in Castorland, NY has chosen JSMP tactical training targets for the DMSP (Deployable Marksmanship Sustainment Package) they offer. Visit www.pro-patria.us to view the products and services they offer.

- Jeff

Granddaughter’s Birthday

I would like to wish Ella Sue Jackson a Happy 1st Birthday. Ella's mother Emily is a registered nurse. Ella's Father Joe was a Sgt. in the Marine Corp and now farms.

- Love, Papaw

King/Dickens County Texas Purchase JSMP Tactical Training Targets

The County Sheriff's Office which oversees King and Dickens Counties has purchased the JSMP ART (All Around Target) for pistol, rifle and shotgun training. The Sheriff's department is headquartered in Dickens Texas.

- Jeff

Weapon Storage

A large portion of the weapons we receive to be re-blued are the result of improper storage. Unfortunately most weapons are stored in a gun case or holster under the bed, the back of a closet, in a draw, up high on a shelf, in basements, even garages gathering harmful moisture. Padded gun cases and holsters protect a weapon from nicks, dings, etc, but they do not protect against moisture or mildew. Gun cases and holsters are to protect a weapon during transportation (short term storage) not for long-term storage.

When storing a weapons, one needs to remember that hot air rises and cool air falls, meaning a weapon in a confined area receives limited air circulation and can be exposed to extreme differences in temperature, allowing moisture to gather rather quickly.

Below is a customer's Colt 1911 in 9mm that was stored in a holster, on top of a bedroom wardrobe, that had to be refinished. The pistol was purchased new and had only 7 rounds fired.

Below is a customer's .410 Stevens pump action shotgun that was stored under his bed in a padded case. It was a gift from his Grandfather and now will have to be refinished.


We recommend storing your weapon in an Anti-Corrosion Sleeve. Never store a pistol in a holster. Our friends at Midway USA offer Birchwood Casey’s Copper Tect Preservation Gun Case and Storage Sleeves. They prevent rust, block mildew and give padded protection. If you already have a padded case, visit Gun Parts (Numrich) Corporation and check out their GPC Gun Saver Bags.

The JSMP Weekly Coming June 2008

Look for the first installment of the JSMP Weekly, a column dedicated to bringing you insight, wit, facts, results, opinions and just a bit of everything else when it comes to a very hot topic these days: Shooting!

- Jeff

A Mother's Relief

Hello:

I wanted to thank you for such a safe product and a mother’s relief. I am a mother of three. There were no guns in our household when I was a child therefore I have always been afraid of them. My husband however was raised around guns when he was a child and now wanted to teach our children how to shoot. I was horrified thinking about the possible injuries that could occur. I kept thinking about that saying “be careful or you’ll shoot your eye out” so I started talking to other mothers about my fears. A co-worker in my office has two children that participate in our local 4-H shooting program. She suggested that I attend the safety courses they offered to help with my fears. I did and was amazed how professionally and thorough the classes were taught. One of the main concerns they stressed over and over was about ricochets when shooting. Never shoot at a hard surface as a target such as rocks or anything metal. I asked one of the instructors what they used for targets and he showed me your targets. Knowing my husband would take the children shooting at my in-laws farm I told him about your targets and he agreed to try them. My husband and children love shooting them and I no longer worry about their safety.

Thanks Again,
Carol S
Ohio

In-Home Shooting Range

Question:
I would like to build a pistol range in my basement can you help?

Answer:
We receive several inquiries each week about in-home shooting ranges. More than ever, shooters are searching for an alternative to using a public range. The factors are many, convenience, security, lack of a local range, weather, limited time, home defense, etc. We manufacture and install in-home pistol lanes. There are several factors to consider when constructing a shooting area in your basement or outbuilding besides just the backstop. Additional factors that must be considered are: lighting, ventilation, soundproofing, accidental discharges, etc. We can help design a custom shooting lane to fit your needs.

Blue Mountain Gun Works Purchases JSMP Targets For Spring Shoot

Jerry Ward of Blue Mountain Gun Works in Monticello, UT has chosen JSMP targets for his 2008 Spring Shoot to be held May 10, 2008.

- Jeff

Mcallen Police Department Chooses JSMP H-Bar Units For Training

The Mcallen Police Department located in Mcallen, TX has purchased several H-Bar (HB-001ORA) target units for rifle training.

- Jeff

MilPolice Equipment To Exhibit JSMP Targets May 4-9, 2008

JSMP European dealer MilPolice Equipment, the premier supplier of innovative solutions to operational, tactical and training requirements for Police & Military organizations within Europe will be attending the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI) exhibition in Reno, NV. This years 2008 Annual Training Conference is hosted by Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

- Jeff