Airgun Hobbyist - April 2015

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On the Cover
Firearms writer enjoys airguns too
We’d like to welcome Robert ‘Bob’ Campbell
who is a writer in the firearms, personal defense and
outdoors field with over 4,000 published articles,
columns and reviews and ten books. Bob holds a
degree in Criminal Justice and served for many years
as a peace officer. His work spans subjects as diverse
as history, psychology, ballistics, and police procedure.
His primary qualifications are a keen interest in the
shooting sports and a genuine interest in his fellow
shooters. He grew up with and continues to use
airguns for recreation and training.
Airgun Events
While the SHOT Show is a trade-only event that
is not open to the public, there are several events open
to the general public. In the pages of this issue, you’ll
find information and dates for upcoming airgun events
ranging from airgun shows to Field Target matches.
Multiple venues can even be found in some
areas such as Kalamazoo Michigan. An airgun show
and Field Target match are both held over the same
weekend. Below is information provided by Wes
Powers, Airgun Hobbyist subscriber.
23rd Annual Kalamazoo Airgun Show
“It is that time again this year to mark your
calendar and start making plans to attend the
Kalamazoo Airgun Show. This year’s date is August
16, 2015. The show is held in Kalamazoo Michigan
at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center at the County
Fairgrounds. Hours for the public are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The show features 106 tables of all types of
airguns from antique to modern, bb guns to big bore.
New this year!! For safety, all airguns will be
required to have some type of safety lock device. Some
examples are trigger locks, and cable ties. Cable ties
will be available for sale at the check in table.
There also will be an airgun shoot being held in
the area the same weekend. For further information
on the airgun shoot please contact Chris Martin at
Here’s a great opportunity
for you to come early for the shoot and stay for the
show. This is a great opportunity to attend 2 airgun
events on the same weekend.
On Saturday evening we will once again host a
reception for the show attendees at our host hotel.
If you would like a show flyer or have any
questions please email ”
- Wes Powers
Remember that Airgun Hobbyist readers can
enjoy a 10% discount at Pyramyd Air by using the
code: Hobby-2015 Some items excluded. Can not be
combined with free shipping.
EDITORS’ LETTER
Ton Jones Biography
Ton Jones has seen and done almost everything from
behind the scenes to in front of the camera. He got his start as a
stunt man in the 1995 film 3 Ninjas and has since gone on to act
in such productions as CSI: New York, Rock Star, The Huntress, and
MTV Flipped. Ton’s imposing and tattooed physique paired with his
gregarious and genuine personality is something unmatched in the
business.
His interest include archery, off-road racing, scuba diving,
cooking, fire breathing, hunting, fishing, firearms and airguns.
Called the Airgun Evangelist by AirForce Airguns because
his unbelievable knowledge on air rifles. Plus the amount of air
rifle shooting he
does per week is
unheard of.
He is also
an accomplished
animal handler
behind the
scenes, dealing
with bobcats,
tigers, elephants,
rhinoceros,
and numerous
venomous snakes just to name a few.
Ton is currently starring as the co-host of the hit reality
show “Auction Hunters” on Spike TV. The show revolves around
him and his co-host exploring storage units that they purchase at
auction.
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The .45 caliber AirForce
Airguns Texan air rifle
capable of producing 500
foot pounds of energy.
Celebrity Ton Jones
pictured here at the
AirForce Airguns booth
during Industry Day at the
Range held just prior the
2015 SHOT Show.
Airgun Evangelist, Ton Jones.