San Diego, CA— The thirteenth annual Shooting Industry Masters kicks off July 24 at the Claythorne Lodge in Columbus, Kansas, jump-started by solid industry support. The A-list group of companies backing the 2015 event through Gold sponsorship, read like a who's who in the shooting industry.

Gold sponsors for the 2015 Shooting Industry Masters include (in alphabetical order): Benchmade, Beretta, Browning, Century Arms, Colt, Crimson Trace, CrossBreed Holsters, Daniel Defense, DoubleStar, Glock, GunBroker.com, Hogue Grips, Howard Leight, HPR Ammunition, Lipsey's, MEC, MTM Case-Gard, NBS, PolyOne, SIG SAUER, STI, Umarex, Walther and XS Sight Systems. View the current slate of sponsors at www.shootingindustry.com/masters.

"The 24 companies currently signed on as Gold sponsors understand the importance of growing all our business through support of education, participation and safety programs," said Randy Molde, Masters chairman. "Their partnership helps us produce this industry-only event which has helped raise $281,000 for the NSSF's First Shots program alone."

Gold sponsorships are still available in addition to Silver and Bronze options, as well as opportunities to contribute auction items and raffles prize packages. Money raised through Shooting Industry Masters auctions and raffles primarily supports First Shots. Additional related efforts through the event support the USA Shooting Team and HAVA programs.

For details on donating products and other sponsoring opportunities, contact Media Direct at (309) 944-5341 or email Jacob Eaton, Jacob@mediadirectcreative.com.

The Shooting Industry Masters owned and produced by FMG Publications, successfully brings many facets of the industry together for a relaxed, pressure-free shooting event where camaraderie and fun are top priorities.