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Pyramyd Air Cup 2024

L to R: Abby Casey, Ckye Thomas, Allie Butler, Eydin Hansen- Catching some shade in the hot Ohio afternoon sun!



It’s officially mid-September and Team Umarex has just gotten settled back into their normal routines after having attended the 2024 Pyramyd Air Cup in Marengo, Ohio. Due to a weird w...

Umarex Hits the Mountain!  RMAC 2024

Most of the UX crew that attended RMAC 2024. L to R Abby Casey, Mark Davis, Evan Haddick, Eydin Hansen, Chad Sharpe, and Ckye Thomas.  Missing from this photo are Brad Webb, Justin Biddle, and Jeremiah Alexander.

 

I hope you got a kick out of that title.  At times it seemed the only target that...

Umarex Airguns Readies for RMAC
Umarex Airguns is thrilled to sponsor and participate in the Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge. The event is scheduled to take place from June 14-18 at the Garth Killpack Shooting Range in Springville, Utah. Umarex Airguns is thrilled to sponsor and participate in the Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge. The event is scheduled to take place from June 14-18 at the Garth Killpack Shooting Range in Springville, Utah. Hosted by Utah Airguns, RMAC is the premier competition that brings together enthusiasts and professionals from the airgun community to showcase their skills, test their marksmanship and compete for more than $100,000 in prize money. This event is one of the most exciting and challenging airgun events in the nation and attracts participants from around the world. Umarex Airguns will be showcasing some exciting customizations to the Gauntlet .30 including side levers, higher-capacity magazines and a precision tune. Team Umarex shooters are competing in multiple events - including the Big Bore Slug Challenge. Their Umarex Hammers will be clanging steel at ranges from 75 to 300 yards in that event. In addition, Umarex will be running an airgun 3-Gun shoot on Wednesday with one lucky participant taking home a Umarex Notos air rifle. "We are honored to sponsor and participate in RMAC again this year," Justin Biddle, vice president of marketing, said. "This event is a fantastic chance for airgun enthusiasts to come together, exchange knowledge and demonstrate their shooting skills." Umarex Airguns’ commitment to promoting the growth and development of the airgun community aligns perfectly with the objectives of the Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge. By sponsoring this event, Umarex Airguns aims to connect with passionate airgun enthusiasts, gather valuable feedback, and continue to innovate and refine their products.
Getting Into Benchrest Airgun Shooting
So you’ve got your PCP airgun, read about the Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge and wonder how to get into the world of benchrest shooting. Well, here’s how to begin in the sport.
How to Improve Your Shooting by using Airguns

Shooting guns and going hunting has always been part of my life, but it was not until my family and I went to an NRA Youth Day at our local gun club that we were talked into attending a local match. I fell in love and have been shooting competitively for four years now.