In a historic milestone for the turkey hunting community, conservation leader and Grand Slam legend Rob Keck has officially become the first person ever to complete the Canadian Wild Turkey Super Slam, accomplishing the feat with a custom TriStar Viper G2 in True Timber Strata camo, built specifically for the challenge.
For Keck, the achievement represents more than a personal milestone. It is the culmination of decades dedicated to conservation, hunter recruitment, and the advancement of turkey hunting across North America.
Keck, former CEO of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), has long been regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern turkey conservation. His resume includes being the first hunter to take the US Super Slam, taking a wild turkey in all 49 U.S. states that have huntable turkey populations, another unprecedented achievement with many of those birds taken using a TriStar shotgun.
When it came time to pursue the Canadian Wild Turkey Super Slam, Keck made his choice clear.
"I wanted to use a TriStar because I have extreme confidence in its ability to perform reliably in the field with zero issues," said Keck. "My personal experience with TriStar has been superior. When you're traveling across provinces and hunting in demanding conditions, reliability is everything. TriStar delivers."
A Shotgun Built on Respect
Due to varying Canadian firearm regulations, certain territories do not permit the use of a .410 gauge shotgun, a gauge Keck often prefers and has used successfully on many turkeys. In response, Gus Bader, CEO of TriStar Arms, personally built Keck a custom 20-gauge TriStar Viper G2 for the hunt.
The gesture was rooted in more than performance, it was built on friendship and respect.
Keck and Bader share a longstanding relationship grounded in their mutual commitment to the hunting community. Throughout Keck's tenure at NWTF, he helped elevate turkey conservation and expand opportunities for hunters nationwide. Bader's custom build honored that legacy.
"Rob Keck has done more for turkey hunting and conservation than almost anyone in our lifetime," said Gus Bader. "It was an honor to personally build a Viper G2 for him to use in Canada. At TriStar, we take pride in delivering shotguns that hunters can trust completely in the field. For Rob to choose TriStar for such a historic accomplishment speaks volumes about the confidence serious hunters place in our firearms."
Confidence Across Generations
Keck's trust in TriStar extends beyond his own hunts. A longtime advocate for introducing new generations to the outdoors, he has so much confidence in the brand that he allows his five grandchildren to hunt with TriStar shotguns.
That level of trust underscores what the Viper G2 represents—dependability, precision, and performance when it matters most.
The TriStar Viper G2 has built a reputation for smooth cycling, rugged durability, and consistent pattern performance across gauges. Whether chambered in .410 for light-recoil precision or 20-gauge for versatility under varying regulations, the Viper G2 platform continues to prove itself in real-world hunting conditions.
For a hunter with Keck's resume, someone who has pursued wild turkeys across nearly every corner of North America, the choice of shotgun is not made lightly.
His decision to rely on TriStar for both his 49-state achievement and the first-ever Canadian Wild Turkey Super Slam sends a powerful message to the hunting industry: performance matters, and trust is earned in the field.
A Legacy Achievement
Completing the Canadian Wild Turkey Super Slam places Keck in a category of his own. Achieving it with a TriStar Viper G2 further solidifies the platform's reputation among the most experienced and respected names in turkey hunting.
For TriStar Arms, the milestone reflects what the company has always aimed to deliver, high-quality, reliable firearms accessible to serious hunters who demand performance without compromise.
As the first person ever to accomplish this Canadian milestone, Rob Keck once again etched his name into turkey hunting history, this time with a TriStar Viper G2 in hand.
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