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News
Little Sure Shot Gun Rest makes a big impression.
February 2005 --- An avid Midwestern deer hunter invented a new style of gun rest that is more practical, compact and lightweight. “Now hunters can use a more versatile gun rest. A gun rest that can easily be attached to a hunter’s hiking stick, walking staff or pole to create a sturdy mono pod,” according to Curt Lackey, the product’s inventor. Hunters have it tough today, it is more difficult to find time to hunt or practice shooting, Lackey said. “Many hunters do not take more than a dozen shots annually even though they may have invested hundreds or even thousands of dollars in guns, scopes, licenses and clothing hoping to get a deer, elk, bear or turkey,” Lackey said.
Little Sure Shot helps make their investment pay off by helping make every shot more accurate. “Even expert marksmen see a remarkable increase in accuracy when using a Little Sure Shot Gun Rest,” Lackey concluded.
It is the most versatile gun rest available. Just slip the Little Sure Shot’s eye over a walking staff, stick or pole that is up to 1 1/2” in diameter and twist the knob to create a sturdy mono pod. It can be re-positioned to any shooting height in seconds. The product is named in honor of the legendary sharp-shooter Annie Oakley who was called Little Sure Shot by her friends. Thunderbolt Customs Inc., owned by Lackey, specializes in developing common sense products that make hunting and outdoors life more enjoyable. The company is located in Centralia, Illinois and it manufacturers and distributes products from Cincinnati, Ohio.
Low-tech solution to increasing accuracy.
September 2005 --- In a world of expensive, high-tech hunting gear, an Illinois inventor has created a new low-tech product that dramatically increases anyone’s shooting accuracy for less than $25. No lithium batteries, no lasers, no infra red technology or even links to global position satellites are required. The inventor based his approach on wisdom that dates back to the days when a person's ability to hit the intended target was the difference between dinner on the table or going hungry.
Throughout history, serious hunters have understood a person's accuracy rate could be increased by over 50% by using a gun rest to steady the shot. The tintype photos from the 1850's and the images of the early buffalo hunts frequently show hunters relying on shooting sticks and gun rests to increase their success rates.
This belief is resonating again with today's hunters and shooting enthusiasts. Since the introduction of the The Little Sure Shot Gun Rest™ in 2005, it has earned the reputation as the world's smallest, most versatile gun rest. It is only six inches long and weighs about four ounces. Best described as versatile because Little Sure Shot quickly attaches to any walking staff or a stick found in the wood with a twist of a knob to create a sturdy monopod. Yet it is small enough to slip into a shirt pocket when not in use.
Shot gun and rifle hunters are not the only people that have discovered the new accuracy item. The unique design has attracted the interest of a diverse set of outdoor enthusiasts. Today, the new item is being used by black powder, hand gun and cross bow enthusiasts to improve accuracy on the range and in the field. Even expert marksman experience an increase in accuracy and stability when using the new product.
The Little Sure Shot Gun Rest™ is the only compact gun rest that offers a foam-rubber padded resting area to stabilize the users forearm. The resting point is shaped like a man's lower forearm. When using the new product, hunters and target shooters find themselves more relaxed - especially through the shoulder, upper arm and wrist areas and able to concentrate better on the target. It is made from a heavy-duty polypropylene plastic resin that enhances the product's strength and durability. The dark olive green color is blended throughout the entire device so that if a scratch does occur, it is less visible.
The popularity of the new product continues to spread. After being on the market for less than 12 months, the world's smallest, most versatile gun rest in now available at select gun stores in 35 states, at thunderboltcustoms.com, and in several countries overseas.
The product was named in honor of the legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley who was called Little Sure Shot by her friends. It is made in the USA and retails for about $19.99. The company also offers rugged 59-inch hickory walking sticks, The Companion Hickory Stick™.
Thunderbolt Customs Inc., owned by Curt Lackey, specializes in developing common sense products that make hunting and outdoor life more enjoyable. The company is located in Centralia, Illinois and it manufacturers and distributes products from Ohio.
Little Sure Shot Gun Rest™ earns the title as the world's smallest, most versatile gun rest.
February 2006 --- Hunters and sportsmen are calling the new Little Sure Shot Gun Rest™ the world's smallest, most versatile gun rest. The two major reasons this new item has caught on with sportsmen are because it is compact and because it attached to any walking staff quickly to create a sturdy monopod.
The product is in high demand due to the flexibility it offers outdoors enthusiasts according to the American company that manufactures and distributes the product. Just slip Little Sure Shot's eye over a walking staff and you have a shooting platform that can be re-positioned to any shooting height in seconds. Frequently, hunters will just pick up a stick in the woods to use with the Little Sure Shot and discard the stick at the end of the day.
It is six inches long, weighs about four ounces and is small enough to put into a shirt pocket. The gun cradle is shaped like a man's lower forearm and it is cushioned with shock-absorbing soft foam rubber to protect rifles, slug guns, black powder and handguns from scratching. Even cross bow hunters are using the new rest.
In the field and on the range people find that they are significantly more accurate and more relaxed when using the new product. There is less tension noted, especially through the shoulder, upper arm and wrist area. Even expert marksmen see a remarkable increase in accuracy when using the Little Sure Shot Gun Rest.
The product is named in honor of the legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley who was called Little Sure Shot by her friends. It is made in the USA and retails for about $25. The unique gun mount is made from a heavy-duty polypropylene plastic resin that enhances the products strength and durability. The dark olive green color is blended throughout the entire device so that if a scratch does occur, it is less visible.
The company also offers a rugged walking stick, The Companion Hickory Stick™. The Little Sure Shot Gun Rest attaches to the 59-inch hickory stick in seconds giving hunters a shooting stick that is also a sturdy walking staff. The sticks retail for about $18.
Both new products are available at select retailers in over 35 states and through the company's web site thunderboltcustoms.com.
Thunderbolt Customs Inc. specializes in developing common sense products that make hunting and outdoor life more enjoyable. The company is located in Centralia, Illinois and it manufacturers and distributes products from Cincinnati, Ohio.
The world's smallest, most versatile gun rests just got better.
With the addition of the "Big Mouth" to the Little Sure Shot Gun Rest line of products, retailers can now offer a line of compact gun rests that satisfy any hunter's preference.
The "Original" closed-loop model that is now selling across the United States, Canada, England and Germany was designed specifically for individuals that carry walking sticks. The "Original" model slips over the end of a stick to make a mono pod. This segment represents between 11% and 14% of all hunters.
The new "Big Mouth" model appeals to the larger market segment of hunters that wants to increase accuracy but dislikes carry walking sticks. This segment is between 89% and 84% of all hunters.
"The new "Big Mouth" model was developed at the request of hunters. They told the company to develop an open-ended model that could easily be slipped around fence posts, trees, branches or even ATV uprights when they are preparing to fire. The "Big Mouth" earned its name because of the open hook-like device that is big enough to wrap around odd-shaped items ranging from 3/8 to 1 3/8 inch. The results are significantly better stability and remarkably improved accuracy," according to the company's president and CEO Curt Lackey.
At 6¼ inches long and tipping the scale at four ounces, the "Big Mouth" is so compact that hunters can keep one in a shirt pocket. It attaches to a support with a simple twist of the knob and adjusts to any height in seconds.
When using Little Sure Shot Gun Rests, hunters report that they are more relaxed and able to concentrate longer. They are comfortable waiting for just the right shot. The results are better shots and cleaner kills. Highly effective for deer, turkey, elk, moose, bear varmints and small game hunts. MSRP is $19.99.
The company has a business evaluation form to help retailers decide if these products are right for their stores. By going to www.Thundetboltcustoms.com, clicking on the dealer only link at the bottom of the home page and scrolling to the bottom of the dealer page, gun dealers can anonymously answer five questions about his/her stores. After answering the 5th question, annual sales and gross income increases can be calculated. It takes about 1 minute to complete the calculations according to the company spokesperson.
The company also sells the new Kennel Carriers™ which make lifting, loading & carrying dog kennels a breeze. No longer will dog owners have to struggle to move bulky kennels or fight to load them onto trucks. The new Kennel Carriers™ provide pet owners with two ergonomically-designed handles that easily attach to any size plastic kennel. MSRP is $16.99 per unit.
Thunderbolt Customs Inc. specializes in developing common sense products that make hunting and outdoor life more enjoyable. The company is located in Centralia, Illinois and it manufacturers and distributes products from Cincinnati, Ohio.
"Now hunters can use a more versatile gun rest. A gun rest that can easily be attached to a hunter’s hiking stick, walking staff or pole to create a sturdy mono pod, "
Curt Lackey
The Little Sure Shot Inventor
