Frank Proctor, U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and Grand Master in the U.S. Practical Shooting Association will kick off the event with the First Shot in the Kimber bay.
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – January 17, 2025 – SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range is pleased to announce Kimber as the 2025 Industry Day at the Range First Shot sponsor, on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nev. Frank Proctor, U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and Grand Master in the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Limited division will have the honor of firing the first shot.
Industry Day at the Range created the First Shot to provide one individual with the honor of firing the First Shot to start the day. For this year's event, Proctor will fire the First Shot in the Kimber Bay (SR-.3) using the new 1911 variant from Kimber, the 2K11 chambered in 9mm. Industry Day at the Range will also donate $1,000 to Boot Campaign, Kimber’s foundation of choice.
Boot Campaign is a national 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports veterans and active-duty military families. Its mission is to honor and restore the lives of veterans and military families through individualized, life-improving care.
Kelsey Puryear, Industry Day at the Range manager said, “Frank’s distinguished career in the U.S. Military, combined with his success in competitive shooting, makes him the perfect choice to kick off the event. Everyone is looking forward to seeing his skills in action as we begin what promises to be a great week for the industry in Las Vegas.”
In addition to Proctor’s accomplishments as a Green Beret in the United States military, he was also named Grand Master in the USPSA Limited division and founder of Frank Proctor Shooting, a training and gear company.
"At Kimber, we are proud to sponsor the 2025 Industry Day at the Range First Shot Event," said Kimber Director of Marketing and Communications Everett Deger. “We are honored to have Frank Proctor firing the First Shot with Kimber’s new release, the 2k11, and cannot wait for a great kickoff to Industry Day.”
Industry Day at the Range 2025 is open to invited and pre-registered media and buyers and will take place on January 20, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club, offering ample opportunities for businesses to connect, network and showcase their products to industry professionals and enthusiasts ahead of SHOT Show. SHOT Show is the nation's largest professional event for the sport shooting, hunting and outdoor industry and takes place in Las Vegas January 21-24.
For more information about the 2025 SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range visit ShotShowRangeDay.com.
Media Contact: Kelsey Puryear, Industry Day at the Range Manager
Email: Kelsey@shotshowrangeday.com
About Kimber
Kimber Mfg., Inc. is an American company that designs and manufactures premium firearms for individual, sporting, law enforcement and military markets. Complete information on Kimber firearms, accessories and Less-Lethal products is available at www.kimberamerica.com or by phone from Kimber in-house staff at +1 (888) 243-4522. A detailed product catalog is available upon request. Kimber can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
About Industry Day at the Range
Industry Day at the Range™ is owned and operated by CMG Marketing & Events and Triple Curl Advertising and PR. Held annually the day before the opening of SHOT Show®, Industry Day at the Range provides invited members of the press as well as retail, wholesale and law enforcement purchasing agents the opportunity for hands-on testing of firearms, ammunition and related accessories being introduced to the consumer market during SHOT Show. The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the title sponsor of Industry Day at the Range.