Global Archery

Global Archery Products, Inc. is the umbrella company behind Archery Tag®, the ORIGINAL equipment brand for extreme archery. Founded by John Jackson in 2011, the company created an entirely new sport by combining dodgeball-style gameplay with archery using patented foam-tipped arrows.

The story started simple: In early 2009, Jackson—who had a lifelong passion for archery and the outdoors—collaborated with manufacturers on an archery product when the idea struck: what if you could shoot foam-tipped arrows at each other safely? Within an hour, the first prototype existed. Jackson patented the "NON-LETHAL ARROW" (U.S. Patents #8,449,413 and #8,932,159) and the sport was born.

Archery Tag is a combat archery game where players:

• •Take aim at each other with foam-tipped non-lethal arrows
• •Score points or eliminate opposing team members
• •Play elimination-style games similar to dodgeball
• •Use the Archery Tag 5-Spot Knock-Out Target for added gameplay variety

The sport is designed for all ages and experience levels—moms, dads, kids, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and friends play together.

Global Archery Products manufactures multiple archery brands:

What began as one man's idea in 2011 has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. Archery Tag is now played in 75 countries across six continents, with active locations and licensees on every inhabited continent.

"To see people who never would have had the desire, inclination, or opportunity to pick up a bow and arrow out enjoying extreme archery is magical to John Jackson." — Company philosophy

The sport gained mainstream visibility through:

• •Disney/Pixar Partnership: Featured in the "Brave" movie experience (2012)
• •Tim Ferriss Collaboration: NY Times best-selling author championed the sport on national broadcasts
• •Celebrity Reach: Equipment included in 2012 Teen Choice Awards celebrity gift bags
• •Military Use: Adopted by U.S. military units stationed overseas as an off-duty recreational activity

Archery Tag equipment and gameplay is available at 18+ locations throughout Idaho, including:

• •Cabela's (Ammon, Boise, Post Falls)
• •Idaho Army National Guard (Boise)
• •Treasure Valley YMCA (Cascade)
• •Kroc Center (Coeur d'Alene)
• •College of Southern Idaho (Twin Falls)
• •Lewis-Clark State College (Lewiston)
• •Outdoor Recreation at Mountain Home Air Force Base
• •Multiple youth camps and community centers

Global Archery operates a licensing model, partnering with:

• •Amusement parks and attractions
• •Youth camps and retreat centers
• •Churches and community organizations
• •YMCA facilities
• •Military installations
• •Outdoor recreation providers

The company maintains its global headquarters in Ashley, Indiana, where the GEM Center operates as the flagship demonstration facility.

WARNING ABOUT KNOCKOFFS: Global Archery actively protects its intellectual property. The company warns customers to verify authentic Archery Tag equipment, as unauthorized replicas exist in the market.

Authentic Archery Tag equipment features:

• •Patented foam-tipped arrow design
• •Official Archery Tag branded bows and arrows
• •Game-proven safety record
• •Legitimate licensing agreements

John Jackson built Global Archery on a simple mission: to make archery fun, accessible, and social—bringing together people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds to share a unique experience. The success of Archery Tag proves the concept works across every demographic and geography.