02-09-2008, 12:44 PM
Academy Of Excellence Presents
2008 Awards
The 500 members of the academy considered 43 nominees for the prestigious awards. In a first round of voting, the academy considered 150 entries in the 14 categories before selecting the 43 nominees for the final ballot.
The awards were presented during a special reception in Windsor, Conn., in conjunction with the Shooting Industry Masters.
The 2008 recipients are:
Shooting Industry Award — Bob Hodgdon, Hodgdon Powder
Manufacturer of the Year — Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Distributor of the Year — Ellett Brothers
Citizenship Award — Brownells
Handgun of the Year — Ruger: LCP .380
Rifle of the Year — Winchester: Model 70 Reintroduction
Shotgun of the Year — Benelli USA: Ultra Light 20 Gauge
Ammunition of the Year — Hornady: Ruger Compact Magnum Cartridge
Optic of the Year — Leupold: Prismatic Shotgun/Muzzleloader/Rifle Scope
Accessory of the Year — SureFire: X300 WeaponLight
Specialty Product of the Year — SureFire: E1B Backup Flashlight
High-Tech Product of the Year — Crimson Trace: Model LG-660 Lasergrips
Knife of the Year — Leatherman: Skeletool Multi-Tool
Safety Product of the Year — BLACKHAWK!: Hawkhook Rescue Tool
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Det er muligt at jeg har alle de våben jeg behøver, men jeg har ikke alle de våben jeg ønsker.
2008 Awards
The 500 members of the academy considered 43 nominees for the prestigious awards. In a first round of voting, the academy considered 150 entries in the 14 categories before selecting the 43 nominees for the final ballot.
The awards were presented during a special reception in Windsor, Conn., in conjunction with the Shooting Industry Masters.
The 2008 recipients are:
Shooting Industry Award — Bob Hodgdon, Hodgdon Powder
Manufacturer of the Year — Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Distributor of the Year — Ellett Brothers
Citizenship Award — Brownells
Handgun of the Year — Ruger: LCP .380
Rifle of the Year — Winchester: Model 70 Reintroduction
Shotgun of the Year — Benelli USA: Ultra Light 20 Gauge
Ammunition of the Year — Hornady: Ruger Compact Magnum Cartridge
Optic of the Year — Leupold: Prismatic Shotgun/Muzzleloader/Rifle Scope
Accessory of the Year — SureFire: X300 WeaponLight
Specialty Product of the Year — SureFire: E1B Backup Flashlight
High-Tech Product of the Year — Crimson Trace: Model LG-660 Lasergrips
Knife of the Year — Leatherman: Skeletool Multi-Tool
Safety Product of the Year — BLACKHAWK!: Hawkhook Rescue Tool
Det er muligt at jeg har alle de våben jeg behøver, men jeg har ikke alle de våben jeg ønsker.