JSMP Selects ArmsVault for IT Marketing Needs

We are excited to announce that ArmsVault, located in Adairsville, GA has been selected to provide 2008 Global IT Marketing service for JSMP/Ballistic Technologies.


Our congratulations to Greg Summers and the ArmsVault Team for outstanding performance last 4 years.

- Jeff

Illinois State Police Enter JSMP T & E Program

Master Sgt. Freesen of the Illinois State Police Pawnee Range/Training Facility to test and evaluate JSMP Pistol Training Cubes.




- Jeff

Paper Target Stands Used in the Desert

Thanks for a great product and fast shipping. I finally have a paper target holder I can use in the desert.

Racer45fan!

4-H Shooting Sports Announces Round Robin Date

The Hamilton County 4-H Shooting Sports will hold their annual Round Robin event on Saturday June 14, 2008 at the Ballistic Technologies Proving Grounds. The event begins at 8:30 am and ends at 2:00 pm. The disciplines offered will be Archery, Muzzle Loaders Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun. The sign-ups have been great and they expect a record crowd. JSMP would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the instructors, leaders and parents for their time and dedication.

The following photos are from the 2007 Round Robin:

4-H Instructors

Under Lubricated/Over Lubricated

We see weapons daily that are either under lubricated or over lubricate. Most of the time it is due to lack of knowledge about weapon maintenance and which oil or grease to use. Some people are very sparing while others believe the more the better.

Weapons need internal lubrication for working parts and working surfaces to prevent wear and function properly. They also need external lubrication to help protect the finish and prevent rust. Choosing the right type of lubricant can avoid future problems. Almost everyone has a can or bottle of oil or rust preventive in their household and assume it will to the job. The same is true for cleaning kits that come with a can or bottle of oil. We have customers who have a weapon handed down from a grandfather or great uncle that has not been fired in years. They will wipe of the dust and head to the range only to discover that it doesn’t work properly. The trigger is hard to pull, the cylinder release is stuck, the bolt moves slowly, it doesn’t feed the shells properly... the list is endless. The weapon was probably cleaned, but not thoroughly and put away for years. The oil or grease has now hardened and gummed-up the action. Most problems are eliminated with a good cleaning and the proper lube applied. Such was the case with this mint condition Colt Agent revolver. It had not been used in several years and the cylinder was extremely stiff.


Now for the over lubricator... They will saturate a weapon inside and out until it drips and they like the aerosol cans so they can spay away, not realizing the excess oil will attract dust, grit and whatever else is floating around or already inside the action. We see a lot of semi-automatic shotguns that fail to cycle because the rubber o-ring gas seal has deteriorated due to reaction of rubber to oil. We never use any aerosols oils, rust preventives or silicone sprays. We recommend 3-In-One oil and Tetra Gun Grease and use sparingly. Keep all others for general-purpose use around the house and away from your guns.

O-Ring Seal on Semi-Auto Shotguns

- Jeff

Do You Make Portable Paper Target Backers?

Question:
Do you make portable paper target backers?

Answer:
Yes, The BPD (ballistic polymer decelerator) has a dual purpose. The BPD is a paper target backer and reduces the velocity of projectiles. We manufacture several different sizes and offer portable stands to suspend the BPD from. The BPD is light weight, portable and offered in several colors. For the individual we recommend the RA-009 24" Square Decelerator available for both center fire or rim fire calibers. For gun clubs and ranges we recommend any of the Professional Decelerators. The portable units work well on the range when there are multiple shooters at the firing line or when scenarios such as 180 degree shooting is required. The portable BPD is easy to move out of the way for range maintenance.

Prairie Dog Target Instills Confidence in Ballistic Polymer

Hello again Jeff,

A few months ago I bought one of your excellent products; a " PDog ". I'm military, and have shot him with all available weapons, except a tank gun. The results have been very, very good. I have great confidence in these new technologies.

Best Regards,
Manuel G