WOMEN’SOUTDOORSNEWS January 2014
“She loved the low recoil of the 10/22
and says that, after shooting it at
Gunsite, she now wants one of her
own.”
Photos courtesy of Tom McHale (Top), Celia Crane
(Bottom Left) & Britney Starr (Bottom Right)
SHOOTING
ShootingStarr: LaserMax 25th anniversary event
By Britney Starr
I recently had the distinct pleasure of attending a
LaserMax 25th anniversary event, held at Gunsite
Academy. Eleven other industry professionals attended
this inaugural event, as well as 3 LaserMax
employees. Celia Crane, LaserMax’s public relations
manager, planned the outing, and, thanks to her, the
event provided a wealth of knowledge to all in
attendance.
Day 1
Day one of the LaserMax media event centered on gear.
Ken Jorgensen, director of media relations for Sturm
Ruger & Co., instructed Callie Davis, assistant editor for
Ring of Freedom magazine. Callie shot the Ruger 10/22
with LaserMax laser. She loved the low recoil of the
10/22 and says that, after shooting it at Gunsite, she now
wants one of her own. Retail value: $399 for the rifle and
laser package.
Shari LeGate, special projects manager for FMG
Publications, tried her hand at the Ruger LC9 with
LaserMax Centerfire laser. This snappy little handgun
“packed a punch.” The LC9’s slim design makes it
a popular concealed-carry firearm. Retail value: $529 for
the handgun and laser package.
I really liked the Colt Mustang .380. In fact, since I first
met this little number at the NRA show back in 2012 in St.
Louis, I’ve been impressed with its looks, its feel, its
beautiful balance, its accuracy. I love how this pocket
pistol delivered manageable recoil. It’s a classic handgun
that, again, many firearms’ users choose for concealed
carry. Retail value: $649 for the Colt Mustang .380 and
$139 for the LaserMax Centerfire laser for Colt Mustang.
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