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Precision Rifle Expo in GA this Fall

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    Blakely, Ga. (June 28, 2018) – The 1st Annual Precision Rifle Expo has been announced and will be held September 15 – 16, 2018 at the Arena Training Facility in Blakely, Georgia. The event is specifically designed to introduce novice shooters and precision rifle enthusiasts with top manufacturers and precision rifle instructors and competitors to share their love of this highly addictive and fast-growing shooting sport.

    Attendees of the event will be able to meet industry representatives, get hands-on product experience and attend a large variety of long-range seminars (normally valued at very high costs) for an — entry fee of only $25 per attendee. Seminars will cover such topics as Precision Handloading, Wind Reading, Position Building, Competition Preparedness, Long Range Precision Shooting Intro and the Fundamentals of Marksmanship.

    Exhibitor space is limited to 36 for this event to allow attendees the opportunity to develop personal relationships with the leading industry brands in the long-range rifle market. Exhibitors will offer product information on categories such as optics, actions, barrels, reloading, steel targets, ear and eye protection, bags and support equipment, rifle builders and manufacturers, stocks and chassis, suppressors and the latest in electronics. Exhibitor space is available in a fully enclosed, air-conditioned. Exhibitors will be able to sell merchandise, conduct range demonstrations and provide instruction to attendees regarding information relevant to the brand. Several live fire ranges will be used for various shooting opportunities including suppressed-only, precision rimfire, 1000 yard and even a one-mile target engagement.

    The Arena Training Facility is located approximately 2 hours from the Hartsfield Airport in Atlanta, Georgia and is centrally located in the Southeastern US. The facility boasts a unique configuration of multiple medium to long-distance ranges (out to 2,300 yards), multiple climate-controlled classrooms, a main building and a clubhouse (available first come -first served for exhibitors), all located on 2,300 acres. The Arena Training Facility is a premier long-distance shooting facility.

    In support of the 1st Precision Rifle Expo, RECOIL Magazine is committed to covering the event, both prior to the actual Expo through their online presence and with a follow up feature article in RECOIL Magazine. Sniper’s Hide’s Frank Galli will be promoting the event on Sniper’s Hide and will also be on-site offering long distance precision instruction. The Precision Rifle Blog will highlight the Expo to its large and loyal following of long range precision shooters and offer tremendous exposure for exhibiting participants. The Precision Rifle Expo has launched a Facebook Page providing Expo information and promotion and will highlight each of the exhibiting manufacturers at the Expo. Laura Burgess Marketing will manage the public relations for the event and will keep media publications and online entities apprised of the event.

    As the interest continues to explode in the long-range shooting market, the 1st Precision Rifle Expo is expected to sell out early. Please contact Ryan Castle at 912-344-1607, Phil Cashin at 770-401-3572 or Brandon Zielinksi at 920-664-3098, or Mark Kuczka at 770-364-7607 for more information or to reserve your exhibit space.
     
    Not that far of a drive for me. And being new to all of this, I may just have to go and check it out.
     
    Nice, think I will sign up for this. 6 hour drive for me from Western NC, but for $25 for a two day event with the classes and exhibitors, seems like a no-brainer. According to their faceboook page, exhibitor list is almost full.
     
    Thanks to all for putting this on. Being that I'm in GA I would be there for sure if not for the fact that I'll be out in MT that weekend.
    I'm sure you'll have no trouble fill this to capacity.
     
    Hi,

    @Lowlight

    So this is going to be a dedicated precision rifle expo kinda along the lines of the Armed Forces Journal "Shoot-Out" expos back at Blackwater?

    Fantastic news for the industry and the consumers.

    Thank you for passing the information along.

    Sincerely,
    Theis
     
    I bought two entry tickets yesterday. According to google maps, The Arena is 4 hours from the house.
    My biggest concern is that it’s in the middle of hurricane season.
     
    Great facility. Pick up some No Natz at the local gas station. Apply every 10 minutes.
     
    Anyone know the best places to stay? I'm a 5ish hr drive from Florida and no clue of area. Is there a Ritz Carlton or 12 Seasons near by? Or I can settle for a 24 strip club and tent. Info appreciated.
     
    Damn... if I want traveling to Seattle, I'd be on board. I hope our starts a good trend
     
    I shot the MPA match back in April at Arena and that place is phenomenal! Wish I could make it but don’t think I can swing 2 trips down in one year. Going to be a great event!
     
    Me and a few shooting buddies are planning on going.

    We're pretty new to long range shooting and I'm excited to be able to put my hands on gear that I've had to order sight unseen and only going by suggestions on this forum. Nobody carries any nice gear near me. The suggestions and purchases I've made from those have all been great but would be nice to handle scopes etc first.

    Really looking forward to the classes and seminars.
     
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    So will the same seminars and classes be held both days or are some one day and others the second?

    Do you need to sign up for them to get a spot? I would like to hit all of them.

    Where is the best place to stay? I am familiar with Dothan AL and that looks like its only 40 minutes away.