If you train by yourself or with a small training group, the use of a Gunners Up Bird launcher is one of the easiest ways to simplify your training scenarios.
The problem with training alone is the need for a “Bird Boy” or thrower in the field and as you know it’s not always easy to talk your friends or significant other into throwing birds for you all afternoon or evening! It’s through this need for an economical and reliable way to train retrievers, that Gunners Up, Gunners Up Winger and accessories were conceived.
Economical choice
We have used these bird launchers for years and they are an integral tool in our retriever training program and it will help you and your retriever achieve all your competitive goals without breaking the bank along the way.
More than just Birds
These Launchers are one of the most versatile piece of training equipment that we use. Not only offering us the ability to throw dead birds, but also allowing you to launch Bumpers, Dokken Dead Fowl Trainers and the ability to throw a live flyer, these units are as versatile as can be.
.209 Primer simulates shot in the field
With the use of the .209 Shot Shell Primers, it will add the additional realism of an actual Hunt Test or Field Trial to your set-up. This added realism will help condition your dog to actual testing scenarios and will better prepare them for test day!
Remote Controlled
With the use of a remote release system the real benefits of these launchers are realized. Today’s remote release systems offer the ability to operate dozens of launchers at one time and most offer the benefit of realistic sounds that help draw the dogs attention to the direction of the mark, helping build confidence and making your dog successful! The Gunners Up Launchers come completely wired for these remote release electronics, however these remote release systems are sold separately.
Two sizes of Gunners Up Wingers to meet your needs
Gunners Up Original Bird Launcher
The Gunners Up Original (GUL) is hands down the best performing and best priced full sized launcher on the market. The GUL features stainless steel hardware, hinges, and nylon pulleys to prevent corrosion and wear in any environment. Extra Heavy Duty Tubing for maximum performance comes standard on all launchers. Our unique release mechanism features a Servo-driven release, 209 primer shot, and “Safety” latch to prevent launcher from firing prematurely. The GUL is user-friendly with plug-and-play compatibility for both Tri-Tronics, Garmin, Dogtra, SportDog and other remote release electronics systems on the market. The latest versions of these units now offer a shielded wiring harness, steel cable lanyard & safe-pin, and frame pre-drilled for stake-down kit (sold separately).
Let’s take a look at the technical Specifications of the Gunners Up Original Winger
Specifications:
- Weight – 16 lbs
- Height – 64.5”
- Width – 26”
- Thickness – 2”
- Aluminum Frame
- Powder Coated Black
- Stainless Steel Bolts and Hardware
- Vinyl Web Reinforced Bird Pouch
- Extra Strong Rubber Tubing
- Nylon Pulleys
- Nylon Lock Nuts On All Bolts
- Servo Driven Release
- Safety Latch
- Uses 209 Shot Shell Primer
- Servo Release Is Compatible With Tri-Tronics, Garmin,
Dogtra and other remote release systems. (Electronics Sold Separately) - Shielded Wiring Harness
- Frame Pre-drilled for Stake-Down Kit (sold separately)
- Steel Cable Lanyard & Safe-Pin Note:
Features:
The Gunners Up performance varies on the object being launched but on average you can expect the following distances:
- Duck: 25 Yards
- Bumpers: 35 Yards
- Dokkens: 25 Yards
Gunners Up Son of a Gun Bumper / Bird Launcher
The Gunners Up “Son of A Gun” (SOG) is the answer to all the requests we received for a smaller more compact launcher. The SOG is a smaller more compact version or our original Gunners Up Launcher coming in at 49 inches tall, 24 inches wide and 2 inches thick when folded. It will fit comfortably in most SUV’s, Pickup Beds, and Dog Box Breezeways. The “SOG” and all Gunners Up Launchers feature stainless steel hardware, hinges, and pulleys to prevent corrosion and wear in any environment. Our newly designed release mechanism features a Servo driven release, 209 primer shot, and “Safety” latch to prevent launcher from firing prematurely.
The arc and throw mechanics of the Son Of A Gun is just like the original Gunners Up Launcher. You can control both arc and distance by moving the front legs in or out. The throw is a little shorter than the original Gunners Up but the SOG launches a bird higher and more accurate than a hand thrown bird without getting tired or hungry!
Let’s take a look at the technical Specifications of the Gunners Up Son of a Gun Winger
Specifications:
- Weight – 15.5 lbs
- Height When Folded – 49”
- Width – 24”
- Thickness When Folded – 2”
- Aluminum Frame
- Powder Coated Black
- Stainless Steel Bolts and Hardware
- Vinyl Web Reinforced Bird Pouch
- Extra Strong Rubber Tubing
- Stainless Steel Pulleys
- Nylon Lock Nuts On All Bolts
- Servo Driven Release
- Safety Latch
- Uses 209 Shot Shell Primer
- Servo Release Is Compatible with TriTronics, Garmin, Dogtra
and other remote release systems.
Features:
The SOG performance varies on object being launched but on average you can expect the following distances:
- Duck: 15 Yards
- Bumpers: 25 Yards
- Dokkens: 20 Yards
Gunners Up also offers a full line of Holding Blinds, Stick Men and a Retired Gunner
Gunners Up Adjustable Height Stickman
First ever adjustable height stickman that has four adjustable heights: 47 inches, 58 inches, 70 inches, & 82 inches. This is a great tool for when you are training by yourself and you need emphasize the long gun. Easily stores in to one compact unit. Stored size is 47 inches tall and 5 inches wide at the base. T shirt not included.
Diamond Stick Man
The pole and horizontal bar are black powder-coated aluminum
with pointed ground spike and stomp-steps.
Diamond-shaped stick man Features:
- Deployed size: Height: 5’ x Width: 28”
- Folded size: Height: 5’-4” x Width: 2”
- Rugged 500 Denier Cordura Nylon – white
- Protective Carry and Storage Sleeve included
Gunners Up Holding Blind (4 Pole – 3 Panel)
The Gunners Up 3 Panel Holding Blind is made of rugged 500 Denier Cordura Nylon.
The poles are black powder-coated aluminum with pointed ground spike and stomp-steps for easy set up. Includes sewn-in pocket for transmitter, radios etc. The Holding Blind cover material is securely pop-riveted to the poles with large flange rivets. The blind is available in either digital camouflage or Woodland Camouflage. You can set up the blind in multiple configurations: square, wedge, wall etc.
Features:
- Velcro carry strap
- Height: 58” x Width: 10’-8”
Gunners Up Retired Gunner
Gunners Up Retired Gunners makes it easy and affordable to train on retired guns. Comes complete with Gunners Up Adjustable Height Stick Man, Retired Gunner Electronic Release, & Retired Gunner Blind. Retired Gunner can be used as a stickman or retired gunner.
Making training accessible to more people
Most exciting about Gunners Up is that it makes retriever training accessible to more people everywhere. The more people we can introduce and keep active in the sport the better off the retrieving breeds, versatile hunting dogs and the retrieving sports will be.
With the affordable price of the Gunners Up Launcher it will become an integral tool in your retriever training program and it will help you and your retriever achieve all your competitive goals without breaking the bank along the way.
Joe Scarpy
HuntEmUp.com – “The World Wide Hunting Dog Super Store”
