O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., a leading American firearms manufacturer, was recognized with two National Rifle Association (NRA®) Publications Golden Bullseye Awards, presented during the recent NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Mossberg 940 Pro Waterfowl autoloading shotgun was awarded Shotgun of the Year by American Hunter, and recognized as the Long Gun of the Year by NRA Women was the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical autoloading shotgun.
Mossberg 940 Pro Waterfowl Autoloading Shotgun
Winners of the NRA Golden Bullseye Awards are selected by a committee of editors, graphic designers, and veteran NRA Publications staff, representing over a century of collective experience in the shooting and hunting industry.
For consideration for a Golden Bullseye Award, the product must be recently introduced and available to consumers; evaluated by an NRA staff member or regular contributor to the magazine; exceeded the evaluator’s expectations; be innovative in design and function; and styled in a manner befitting the shooting and hunting industry. This year’s awards celebrated 21 years of recognition for the best new products in shooting sports.
Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical Autoloading Shotgun
The Mossberg 940 Pro autoloading shotgun platform is based on a cleaner-running, redesigned gas-operating system with corrosion-resistant internal parts and finishes. Other key design features include an enlarged and beveled loading port, an elongated, pinch-free elevator, and a bright orange anodized follower configured for ease of loading.
Externally, 940 Pro shotguns have an adjustable length-of-pull stock and shims for drop-at comb and cast adjustments for added customization. The forend features a slim profile; and both stock and forend feature Mossberg’s signature aggressive texturing for a secure grip. Available models include competition, waterfowl, turkey, field, and tactical; select models feature optic-cut receivers for direct mounting of microdot sights.
Accepting the awards was Richard Kirk, Mossberg’s Senior Director of Marketing, “What a tremendous honor; and on behalf of everyone at Mossberg, I would like to express our appreciation to the NRA Publications staff, and specifically to NRA Woman and American Hunter for recognition of our 940 Pro shotgun,” remarked Kirk.
