Vlieger also placed 7th in the Open Division at the 2018 U.S. IPSC Nationals, held July 13 – 15, 2018.
Westport, Conn. (July 2018) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry, is pleased to announce its sponsored shooter John Vlieger placed 7th in the Open Division and 8th Overall at the 2018 U.S. IPSC Nationals, held at the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, Florida, July 13 – 15, 2018. Vlieger finished with 1125.0094 match points and a time of 167.11. Watch a compilation of Vlieger competing at the match below:
The first qualifier match for the 2020 World Shoot is over and done and I'm left with a long list of things to work on. Managed a 7th place finish at the US IPSC Nationals among some of the best talent in the sport despite the heat and humidity, and am thankful for the opportunity to compete at a great event. Big thanks to Shannon Smith Shooting and Universal Shooting Academy for putting on a wonderful event that tested everyone to the limit.Shot with a great crew and had a grand time with the likes of #chillfire Randy, Cody, Scott, Lesgar, Paul, Gilbert and Deven. Always fun to shoot with people of that caliber.Big thanks to my sponsors LA Police Gear (use code GOSHOOTWIN for 15% off, Shooters Connection Inc, Shell Shock Technologies, Rudy Project (visit bit.ly/rudy-gen17 for great deals on excellent eye pro), and Viking Armament. Heres to working out the kinks and being more prepared for the next challenge!U.S. Practical Shooting Assn. (USPSA)
Posted by John Vlieger-Shooting on Tuesday, July 17, 2018
“My Shell Shock Technologies cases, loaded to +P+ pressures, held up to the heat, humidity and challenge once again down in Florida. I was able to focus on the task at hand and apply myself without equipment worries to drag me down. Here’s to the next challenge!” commented Vlieger.
Vlieger has fired over 15,000 rounds of ammunition with Shell Shock Technologies’ NAS3 cases since becoming sponsored in 2017 and plans to continue using it.
Vlieger can be seen competing next at the 2018 USPSA Cheely Custom Gunworks Area 5 Handgun Championship, to be held at the Brooklyn Sportsman’s Club in Brooklyn, Michigan, August 1 – 5, 2018.
About Shell Shock’s NAS3 Cases:
Shell Shock’s NAS3 9mm cases are 50 percent lighter than brass cases, offer greater lubricity and will not abrade, clog, foul, wear-out or damage breach and ejector mechanisms. The cases offer greater corrosion resistance, tensile strength (2x stronger) and elasticity than brass. NAS3 cases will not split, chip, crack or grow (stretch) and are fully reloadable (using S3 Reload dies) and can be reloaded many more times than brass cases. NAS3 cases have been tested successfully by customers to pressures over 70k psi. NAS3 cases can be picked up with a magnet. The head can be colored for branding purposes and easy load identification.
NAS3 is “Best in Class” for maintaining consistent velocity between rounds. In an independent test performed by H.P. White Laboratory (a major munitions testing facility), rounds fired using NAS3 cases achieved a velocity standard deviation of 0.093 FPS (124-grain FMJ bullet, 4.2 grains Titegroup powder, 10 rounds, extreme variation 3fps).
To learn more about Shell Shock’s revolutionary technology, visit www.shellshocktech.com.
About Shell Shock Technologies, LLC:
Founded in Westport, Connecticut, in 2015, Shell Shock Technologies, LLC is an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry. Shell Shock is a component manufacturer supplying shell cases to the shooting sports market, as well as to U.S. and foreign ammunition manufacturers, law enforcement, military and other government agencies. Shell Shock does not load ammunition. www.shellshocktech.com
About John Vlieger:
John Vlieger began seriously competing in the action shooting sports in mid-2014 while stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska. When relocated by the Army to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Vlieger found easier access to the larger matches across the Eastern United States and competed in over 15 major pistol events in 2015. Initially focused on Limited Division with iron sights, Vlieger found his calling in Open Division. Relocating to Lexington, KY in 2017, his efforts have redoubled to improve his skills. He has since completed over 50 major-level matches with multiple regional and state titles under his belt. Vlieger plans to compete at over 20 competitions in 2018.
