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Table of Contents
Guest Editorial
David J. Bobb, PH.D., Hillsdale College
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Cover Story
Board of Trustees
Mr. Allan D. Cors
President
Hunt for Heroes
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Mr. Frank R. Brownell, III
Vice President
Mr. William A. Bachenberg
Trustee
Annual Meeting
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NRA Heritage Society to Hold Annual Luncheon and Gala
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2009 Merchandise Preview Meeting
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Mr. Gerald W. Bersett
Trustee
The Honorable David O. Boehm
Trustee
The Honorable Bill K. Brewster
Trustee
Friends of NRA Spotlight
Friends of NRA Update
Mr. Ronald Crawford
Trustee
Ms. Sandra S. Froman
Trustee
General P.X. Kelley, USMC (Ret.)
Trustee
Eastern Region
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Central Region
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Southern Region
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Mid-West Region
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Western Region
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National News
Mr. Wayne R. LaPierre, Jr.
Trustee
Mr. James W. Porter II
Trustee
Mr. Dennis J. Reese
Trustee
Mr. Ronald L. Schmeits
Trustee
Captain John C. Sigler
Trustee
Mr. Wilson H. Phillips Jr.
Treasurer
Women & the NRA: Why Female Membership Matters
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NRA Foundation Donors
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Mr. H. Wayne Sheets
Executive Director
Mrs. Sandy S. Elkin
Secretary
Mr. Benjamin R. Case
Executive Director
Office of Advancement
Mr. John R. Woods
President Emeritus
Mission Statement
About the Cover:
US Army Veterans on NRA’s Hunt for Heroes
Photo courtesy of Steve Lewis/Cortez (Colo.) Journal
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Established in 1990, The NRA Foundation, Inc. (“NRA
Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a
wide range of firearms-related public interest activities
of the National Rifle Association of America and
other organizations that defend and foster the Second
Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. These
activities are designed to promote firearms and hunting
safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those participating
in the shooting sports, and to educate the general public
about firearms in their historic, technological, and artistic
context. Funds granted by The NRA Foundation benefit
a variety of constituencies throughout the United States,
including children, youth, women, individuals with
physical disabilities, gun collectors, law enforcement
officers, hunters, and competitive shooters.
Traditions Staff
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Guest Editorial
David J. Bobb, Ph.D.
Director, Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center, Hillsdale College
The “Living” Constitution......
Understood by Y.E.S. Students
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eenagers and early mornings usually don’t go very well together, so it was a most pleasant surprise that on a bright
and early July morning at the NRA National Headquarters I was enthusiastically greeted by a group of some fifty
high school students.
As participants in the NRA’s 2008 Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.), a national education program, the high school
students—who were from states as far flung as Alabama and Alaska—were brimming with questions and comments about
the presentation I gave, “Revolutionary Rights: Why the American Founding Matters Today.”
The Constitution, as most American students are taught in their social studies courses, is a “living” document. This is
its virtue, the students are told, for if the Constitution is “living” it means that it can be changed according to necessity.
There’s no need to worry, young citizens are assured, for in making the Constitution a “living” document we ensure an
expansion of rights for all.
The spirited students assembled by the NRA had heard all of this before, they told me, but yet—marvelously—they
had rejected this politicized view of the Constitution advanced by Progressive ideology.
“The Constitution is the guide which I will never abandon,” George Washington wrote in 1795. The actuality that the
students, who share Washington’s sentiment and seek to better understand its meaning and how they can grow to defend
our liberties, have gathered in the city named after the father of our country, is cause for great encouragement and hope.
As James Madison put it, “What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable, than that of Liberty and Learning,
each leaning on the other for their mutual and surest support?”
The 2009 Youth Education Summit Program will take place July 6-12 2009. To qualify, all prospective students must have a
minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. They must also be current sophomores or juniors enrolled in a credited high
school or equivalent. Students should also have a clear interest in American Government, History, and Politics, as well as the
Second Amendment and shooting sports.
Start planning now for the 2010 Youth Education Summit
To find out more information go to www.friendsornra.org/YES
Traditions . Quarter 1: 2009
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Cover Story
Huntfor
heroes
It isn’t everyday you get to be someone’s hero,
especially for America’s defenders
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ast year, a $30k Elite Sponsorship package called “Be Annual Meetings to catch up with friends they made while
Someone’s Hero,” was featured during the Nation- attending the first “Fall in Fairfax” NRA event. Prior to atal NRA Foundation banquet at the NRA Annual tending, the Hampes learned about the unique sponsorMeetings. The sponsorship included a 5-day, 6-night fully ship package and found it acutely suitable to their famguided Colorado bull elk hunt with Colorado Hunting ily’s philanthropic foundation, which focuses their goals
Expeditions in Doloros, Colo. Not only would the donor on supporting veterans with an emphasis on families and
receive an unforgettable hunting experience, but his or her youth hunting and shooting educational activities. After
donation would help fund five veterans of the War on Ter- considering the sponsorship for several days, the Hampes
ror to participate in the hunt as well.
seized the opportunity and made the single largest donation
The inspiration for “Be Someone’s Hero” came last year since their family’s foundation was started in 1999. Basiwith a phone call to Bob and Terri Luna, owners of Colo- cally, Hampe said, they understood the therapeutic value
rado Hunting Expeditions, from a soldier in Iraq looking to of a hunt and “there isn’t anyone more deserving than our
book an elk hunt during his leave time. Though elk hunts veterans, except maybe their families.”
can be a costly pursuit, the Lunas nevertheless invited the While attending the Annual Meetings NRA Foundation
soldier and his friends and family to Colorado for an ex- banquet, the Hampes were excited to discover they’d been
clusive hunting experience. It was then that Bob contacted seated with their first NRA “Fall in Fairfax” friends. While
NRA Field Representative for Colorado, Marc Steinke, there, Bill Hanlon from Bethel, Conn., excused himself
with a particular initiative in mind, an annual hunt for he- from the table presumably to purchase some raffle tickets.
roes.
Upon his return, Bill mentioned to Rich that he was going
It wasn’t long before the Elite Sponsorship package was to be his hunting partner.
in the works and several orga“I sat back just a bit,” said
nizations came aboard to help
Rich, “I couldn’t quite figure
make the hunt an unforgettable
out what he was talking about,
experience for the veterans,
especially since we had not told
including the Four Corners
anyone about our sponsorChapter of the Safari Club, the
ship.” That’s when Bill revealed
Mesa Verde Elk Ranch, and
to Rich that he’d signed up to
many donations made during
sponsor a veteran’s hunt. “That
the hunt from surrounding
was a special moment,” said
community members in SouthRich, “because I knew how
west Colorado.
much he donated and I realPhoto courtesy of Steve Lewis/Cortez (Colo.) Journal
When the sponsorship was
ized that he did it on the spot.
announced for the 2008 Annual Meetings, interested NRA A typical devoted NRA member.”
members, Richard and Laura Hampe from Galesville, Wis. When the sponsorship was announced to over 1,100
stepped up to the plate. Richard Hampe is an avid second National NRA Foundation banquet attendees, Richard
amendment and shooting sports supporter, a volunteer Hampe and Bill Hanlon were instantly greeted with overhunter education and bow hunter education instructor, whelming applause from the crowd of NRA supporters.
and a frequent Friends of NRA banquet participant.
With two Elite Sponsorship packages secured, Luna set
Each year, the Hampes make an effort to attend NRA’s out to locate deserving individuals in the armed forces to
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accompany the sponsors on the exclusive hunt.
The real story goes beyond elk hunting though. “From
Luna contacted Sgt. Ronnie Hatheway of the Wounded the minute we arrived at the door steps of the lodge, we
Warriors Project in Fort Carson, Colo. Hatheway had just all knew that this would be an experience of a lifetime,”
began working with the Warrior Transition Unit, a group said 1st Sgt. Jason Lovett. “I have gained new friends and
of army personnel who work to provide wounded soldiers, further appreciation for the total support people show the
particularly those suffering from post-traumatic stress dis- military.”
order and other traumatic brain injuries, with the resources The Lunas, Steinke, Hampe and other individuals presand support they need. He secured a small group of eleven ent, stressed the deep gratitude and appreciation they felt
soldiers who worked in the unit to take part in the hunt. for the soldiers who attended. Each valued the friendships,
Many of the men have served one or more
tours of duty in Iraq and have suffered from
the same illnesses they work day in and day
out to heal. The hunt not only gave the soldiers a once in a lifetime hunting experience
but it also provided them with a unique opportunity to step away from the stressful issues
they face daily and relax.
After two months of planning and a sixplus hour drive from Fort Carson to Colorado
Hunting Expeditions, the men were geared up
and ready to begin their hunting experience.
Attendees, including donor Richard Hampe,
were warmly welcomed; the Lunas provided
attendees with free lodging, guides, elk tags
and Terri Luna’s delicious home-style meals.
“From the moment we entered the ranch,
Photo courtesy of Steve Lewis/Cortez (Colo.) Journal
to the final handshakes and hugs, I was treated
Soldiers from Fort Carson who took part in the special hunt gather with NRA Field Representative Marc Steinke,
with the kind of kinship only found in famiColorado Hunting Expeditions’ Bob and Teri Luna and Elite Sponsors Rich and Laura Hampe
lies,” said MSG Thomas Inslee.
The NRA also provided a new Weatherby rifle to be raf- the lessons, and the memories they gained and will cherish
fled off amongst the soldiers attending. But the men didn’t for a lifetime.
leave it up to chance, instead they agreed to give the rifle to “It was truly a blessing to meet everyone and be a part of
SFC Steven Wilson, who had never been elk hunting before this experience,” said 1st Lt. Brian Morgan. “I will cherish
and didn’t currently own a rifle.
these memories the rest of my life.”
Thursday, Wilson and SFC S. Joe Koch II got the first “Everyone of the soldiers has a story to tell,” said Luna.
chance to hunt elk while the others hunted on Friday, “The morale and determination of these men hunting in
Saturday, or Sunday. “The hunting was phenomenal, ex- freezing temperatures and the thrill on their faces is beyond
tremely large herds of elk were available, some having very words.”
nice bulls running in them,” said SFC Joe Koch II. “The A particularly special moment for all was the award cerperseverance all of the guides displayed were as if they were emony, where each person and group took the time to say
hunting for themselves, proven by one of the guides, Steve thank you to one another.
Holt, who tracked a friend’s elk for six hours in the snow to “The overall experience was touching,” said Hampe.
ensure he had a successful hunt.”
“The guys appreciated what we had done for them and we
“Be Someone’s Hero” was 1st Lt. Marshall Brink’s first certainly appreciate what they do for us. When the guys
hunt. With an elk in sight, Brink fired and made contact started handing out their recognitions to the Lunas and
with the elk but she continued to follow the herd wounded. ourselves, I choked up a bit because I’ve never been thanked
Brink’s rifle, only a year old, broke and he was unable to get so much by so many that I should be thanking. Great guys,
off another shot. But Brink’s guide, Holt, was determined great hunt, great time.”
to see that Brink got his cow. The two continued to track “Be Someone’s Hero” Elite Sponsorship package will be
the elk’s blood trail for more than six hours, at which Brink offered at the 2009 Annual Meetings as well. “My goal,”
was able to permanently secure the cow.
said Steinke, “is to host 100 vets in 1 year. All it takes is a
“The snow was deep and the wind was blowing, but little money and someone who truly believes in our freenobody complained,” said Steinke, “The trip went incred- dom, gun rights, the NRA and our men and women who
ibly well. The weather was great. The soldiers were in good fight so that we may continue to have prosperity in our
shape. The guides knew their stuff.”
beloved USA.”
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National NRA
Foundation Banquet
Sponsored by LifeLock and Midway USA
Phoenix Convention Center
Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m.
Sportsmen’s Auction
Sponsored by Midway USA
Phoenix Convention Center
Friday, May 15 at 9:30 a.m.
A highlight of the NRA Annual Meetings is The NRA Foundation Auctions, where attendees can bid
Photo by John Running
on many unique items. Custom firearms, exotic hunts from around the globe, collector-quality knives, wildlife paintings and
other distinctive merchandise are up for bid in the exclusive live auction collection. In addition, silent auction tables, games
and raffles will be available to entice the crowd. Last year’s auctions rose over $215,000 and the 2009 auctions will showcase
more than $200,000 in firearms, hunts and other merchandise. The dollars raised in Phoenix will go directly to the country’s
leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports, The NRA Foundation, and support community programs
such as local clubs, law enforcement agencies, youth organizations, hunting and conservation groups, teachers, school
children and civic associations. For more details on auction items, tickets or sponsor information, visit www.nraam.org or call
(800) 672-3888, ext.1369. Seating is limited, so advance purchase of tickets is highly recommended. →→
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National NRA Foundation
Banquet & Auction
sponsored by:
Make sure to arrive at the 138th NRA Annual Meetings early, because the National NRA Foundation Banquet will be
held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2009. Special games and raffles will open the event while allowing attendees to
look over several silent auction tables. The event will continue with a great dinner leading into the highly anticipated
live auction. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on high quality donations featuring custom firearms, paintings,
merchandise and more. Here’s a sneak peek of items that will be available at the 2009 Annual Meetings…
NRA 1950 Chevrolet Truck
Hot Rods by Huber
www.hotrodsbyhuber.com
Chevy Pickup Trucks are known for their “like a
rock” durability, solid manufacturing and high
performance. It was the 1950 Chevy pickup,
with its classic design and well rounded body,
that led the way to the advanced design era
for pickup trucks. It remains as one of the
most respected American-made pickup trucks
today and now, one has been fully restored
and upgraded exclusively for the NRA Annual
Meetings. Recent updates include the truck
being shaved, smoothed and lowered with
disc breaks, and a LS1 Corvette/Camaro engine
installed. The truck will have a deep black
basecoat with clear coat paint, and a custom
interior and exhaust with modern handling.
Donor Valuation: $40,000
bolt release and magazine release, target scope
base, and custom heavy stainless target barrel
with the Friends of NRA logo engraved on barrel.
Receiver has been engraved “No.1 NRA 2009.”
Also includes a Millett BK 4x12 scope and a
40mm objective with side focus.
Chainsaw Carved
Boot Bench
Troy’s Carving Shop
www.troycarves.com
This original, full wood bench with cowboy
boots and a revolver image in the seat was
carved by chainsaw master, Troy Shankles
specifically for The NRA Foundation Annual
Meetings events. This carved wood bench is the
perfect way to fill that space in the back yard
and will instantly draw attention to its artistic
style and design.
D-Day M1 Garand
S&W Model 629
.44 Mag Revolver
Mag-na-port
www.magnaport.com
Mag-na-port develops porting designs to
reduce recoil and muzzle lift for all types of
shooters. The process is accomplished with
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), a
surgically precise method of removing metal.
This is a custom Smith & Wesson Model 629 .44
Mag that includes an inverted muzzle crowne
with dual trapezoidal porting and a velvet hone
finish. The ejector rod shroud, hammer, trigger
guard and rib have been skeletonized, and
the trigger and hammer have been polished.
Finally, the barrel has been etched “2009 NRA
Convention.”
Donor Valuation $1,700
Springfield Armory
www.springfield-armory.com
To pay proper tribute to those who changed
the path of history in the year 1944, Springfield
Armory has produced a limited edition of 1,944
of the memorial M1 Garands. Chambered in .30’06, The M1 Garand comes in a custom-crafted,
military-style, wooden crate along with a limited
edition lithograph print autographed by
the artist with matching serial number
to the D-Day Garand. It depicts the
Battle of Normandy and a replica
of the inspirational “Order of the
Day” that General Eisenhower
distributed to every
soldier who fought
in this historic
battle.
This rifle exhibits all of the authentic details
and workmanship of the original 1944 M1
Garand and includes a certificate of authenticity.
Engraved into the left side of the stock are
the words of the Allied Supreme Commander
Dwight D. Eisenhower. A graphic rendering of
the storming of Normandy adorns the right
side. All of the above makes this rifle not just a
collector’s item, but a piece of history.
Interceptor Rifle with
Phoenix 2009 logo
Lauer Custom Weaponry
www.lauerweaponry.com
The LCW15 rifle is one of several models in the
“Critical Incident Responder” lineup. It features a
lightweight frame and buttstock, yet boasts a 16”
ported bull barrel for unmatched accuracy and
quick follow-up shots. LCW squared the barrel in
the upper receiver and trued the bolts to the
Friends of NRA Ruger 10/22
Grand Masters LLC
www.powercustom.com
This custom Friends of NRA 10/22 features a
titanium Grand Master action kit, adjustable
sear, hammer and trigger kit, titanium auto
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Extreme Tactical - Alaskan Hunter
barrel extension. As with all LCW15 longrange rifles, this model is test fired and
“accurized.” This custom AR-15 has a DuraCoat
finish and features the official 2009 Phoenix
NRA Annual Meetings logo on the receiver.
Extreme Tactical –
Alaskan Hunter
Templar Consulting
www.templarconsultingllc.com
Templar Consulting’s custom shop “Extreme
Tactical - Alaskan Hunter” Sarah Palin Tribute
is driven by Beowulf, with accuracy by Satern,
and comes equipped with co-witness sights
and Eotech optics. This rifle, done in an
Alaskan Camo pattern, comes with matching
magazines, a 16” barrel, 100 rounds of ammo
and hard case. Only two rifles will be made,
one of which will be presented to Alaska
Governor Sarah Palin.
Supermatic Trophy Model
22 LR
High Standard
www.highstandard.com
The Supermatic Trophy Series is a beautiful
example of American craftsmanship. The
Trophy pistol features attractive gold-plated
components; the trigger, safety, slide stop and
magazine catch. The adjustable trigger pull
is set to approximately 2.25 lbs. at the factory
and the fully adjustable sight is securely
mounted to a bracket on the frame. Barrel
weights are available to help you customize
it to your own shooting style. Mount your
favorite optics using the High Standard
Universal Mount on the drilled and tapped
barrel. Checkered deluxe grips and bright blue
finish complete the pistol, making it a real
“Trophy” for your collection as well as meeting
your shooting needs!
Donor Valuation: $800
CZ Woodcock Deluxe
Custom Grade O/U 20GA
Guns and Leather
www.gunsandleather.com
The top of the line Woodcock from CZ is
more than just a game gun; it is a work of
art, but art with a function. The Woodcock
comes standard with a single selective trigger
and an auto extractor. The Woodcock‘s
sculptured frame incorporates a side plate,
resembling a true side lock, embellished
with hand engraving and finished with color
casehardening. The Woodcock Deluxe Custom
grade O/U is case-hardened in 20GA with a 28"
barrel, five choke tubes and comes in handpicked fancy turkish/circassian walnut.
NRA Foundation, for the past three years. His
pieces have received many accolades and have
been included in national publications. Antler
Art of the Plains can be seen at booth #1705.
Golden Boy Deluxe
Engraved .22 Mag
5-Day Advanced Firearm
Training School
Tactical Response
www.tacticalresponse.com
Tactical Response was initially established in
a gravel pit in 1996 with the sole purpose of
providing the best tactical training possible.
Today, Tactical Response has instructors from
all walks of life: military, private citizens, police,
PSD contractors, computer professionals
and even a high-school principal. Courses to
choose from cover self-defense training, home
protection, fighting pistol, shotgun or rifle,
SWAT, sniper, high-risk civilian training and
more. This is a five-day package that includes
airfare, lodging, transportation to/from airport
and firearms for training. All pre-requisites
listed on the Tactical Response website must
be met.
Panther™ LR-308 with
engraved Friends logo
DPMS
www.dpmsinc.com
The LR-308 is a rifle to be reckoned with, so
much so that it was named NRA Shooting
Illustrated magazine’s Rifle of the Year in
2005. With a 24" stainless bull barrel, 1 in 10
twist, free-floating handguard and a high-ride
receiver for easier mounting of optics, the
LR-308 has gone toe to toe with bolt-action
rifles and delivered comparable accuracy, with
higher magazine capacity and rate of fire. The
conventional thought that “only a bolt-action
could be considered a precision rifle” has been
in contention ever since. Comes specially
engraved with the Friends of NRA logo and
ships with two 19-round magazines.
Large Moose
Antler Painting
Antler Art of the Plains
www.antlerartoftheplains.com
This original, one-of-a-kind painting is done
moose antler (18”H x 30”W) that is is perfect as
a table top piece or on a fireplace mantle. Larry
Glaze’s antler artwork has been featured by
several non-profit organizations. including The
Henry Repeating Arms
www.henryrepeating.com
The Henry Golden Boy Deluxe .22 Mag features
intricate swirling patterns that are deeply
etched into all surfaces of the Henry Golden
Boy’s glowing receiver. They complement the
rich, warm tones of the American select fancy
walnut stock and forearm. The visual effect is
tasteful, distinctive and can only be described
as emanating the refined elegance of an era
gone by. An oval shape on both sides of the
receiver has been left blank so you may have
your Golden Boy Deluxe personally inscribed as
you wish.
Protector
Fort Knox
www.ftknox.com
FBI crime statistics reveal that one in four
homes will be burglarized in the next five
years. Let the Protector from Fort Knox
prevent you from becoming just another
statistic. This safe features a 14-gun capacity,
beige carpeted interior, an electronic lock,
NRA logo, gold trim and can withstand a
1,680-degree fire. UL security listed and fire
certified. Weighs 850 lbs.
Crystalline Pottery
Phil Morgan Pottery
www.philmorganpottery.org
World Master Potter Phil Morgan creates his
famous crystalline glazed pottery using an
ancient and rare porcelain glazing technique.
His pieces have been featured in national
publications, presidential collections and
museums around the world, and Phil has
appeared on ABC TV’s “Good Morning
America.”
Ladies’ Rolex Watch
Jonathan Isaacs
This ladies’ Model 1400 14kt gold Rolex watch
is 6.5" in length with a cushion-shaped head
integrated to a flex-mesh bracelet with flip
clasp. The dial is yellow with bark design and
black hour markers. On the outer bezel is a
white accent with 24 .03ct. round, full-cut
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diamonds. Total estimated weight is .75ct,
with average Clarity at SI-1 and Color H.
Movement is Rolex 17 jewel, manual wind.
D-day m1 garand
Model 10 BAS-K
Savage Arms
www.savagearms.com
Savage rolled out a new modular sniper
system in 2009 that elevated the top of the
line in law enforcement for the company
known for producing the most accurate
factory rifles available. The Model 10 BAS-K is
based on the proven Model 110 action, built
on a modular aluminum chassis that features
the same three-dimensional bedding system
included in the company’s new AccuStock.
This system accepts most standard AR-style
buttstocks and pistol grips, allowing the user
to customize their bolt rifle to resemble their
autoloader. The BAS-K comes with an M4style buttstock with adjustable checkpiece,
AccuTrigger, 10-round detachable magazine,
24" free-floating, fluted heavy barrel,
proprietary Savage muzzle brake, and an
oversized bolt handle.
4510TKR-3SS “The Judge”
Taurus
www.taurususa.com
The Taurus Judge® is named for the number of
judges who carry it in the courtroom for their
protection. In a stainless steel finish with a 3”
barrel and capable of chambering both .410
2-1/2” shotshell and .45 Colt ammunition, this
amazing combo gun is ideal for short or long
distances. The rifling has been finely tuned to
spread the shot pattern at close quarters or
to guide the .45 cal. bullet to the target. Fully
customized with fixed rear sights, fiber optic
front sights and Taurus Ribber Grips®, the
Taurus Judge® is one decision-maker that lays
down the law.
Goriunov
Century Arms
www.centuryarms.com
Century Arms presents the semi-automatic
version of the famous belt-fed Soviet
Goriunov. Chambered in 7.62x54R, this
impressive firearm package comes with a
folding carriage with spoked wheels and
three-round reloadable ammunition belts
and belt cans. The original Goriunov was
developed in WWII as a replacement
GORIUNOV
for the Maxim and saw service throughout
the communist world. Pull the charging
handle and squeeze the spade grips for one
of the most awesome experiences you will
ever have at the range! Century Arms can be
seen at booth 2855.
1911DT
Taurus
www.taurususa.com
Destined to become the standard that all
1911 pistols are compared against, the Taurus
1911DT offers you the most accurate and
feature-laden model on the market today.
Starting with our own hammer-forged not
cast ordnance-grade, steel frames, slides and
barrels, we machine each and every part to
tolerance levels that surpass even today’s
industry standards. The 1911DT comes in a
blued finish with checkered black grips and
a 5" barrel. The slide, barrel and frame also
come marked with matching serial numbers.
Available in the powerful .45 ACP, this
aggressive, rock-solid firearm is ready to go
right out of the box.
Raris .223 M4
with NRA Seal
Rasmussen Arms
www.rasmussenarms.com
Rasmussen Arms, manufacturers of custom
AR-15 rifles, has created the ultimate NRA
firearm. This special, one-of-a-kind Raris M-4
configuration in .223 is highly customizable
and includes a lower receiver that is 100% CNC
machined from billet aluminum, a flat-top
upper including a removable carry handle
with A2 adjustable sights, an M4 collapsible
buttstock, 30-round magazine, grip and hand
guards, and comes in black with the NRA
seal on the receiver. If you are looking for
the gun of your dreams, look no further than
Rasmussen Arms.
Vanguard .338 Win. Mag.
Weatherby
www.weatherby.com
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction
of a Weatherby rifle or shotgun that is truly,
uniquely your very own. When designing
a firearm to your exact specifications, the
Weatherby Custom Shop is ready to build the
firearm of your dreams. The Weatherby Custom
Shop has created this Vanguard .338 Win. Mag.
for The NRA Foundation Auctions. This amazing
firearm features a matte blue-barreled action
with iron sights, a hand-laminated, raisedcomb, Monte Carlo composite stock with pillar
bedding and comes in custom fiberguard black
with gray web.
Agent Patrol Rifle
Executive Protection Bureau
www.epbsecurity.com
EPB Security, Inc. is a licensed contract security
company and training facility that specializes
in customizing equipment used by today’s law
enforcement and military professionals. EPB
also provides personal security detail services
to the civilian marketplace. Their security
personnel and instructors have worked in
several theaters in the United States and
around the world. EPB presents this custom
Agent Patrol Rifle that is built to military M-4
specs in a semi-auto version. It has a 16"
chrome-lined barrel configuration and will
handle 5.56 and .223 Rem.
Tommy Gun Guitar
Johnson Guitars
www.johnsonguitarsusa.com
Johnson Guitars has created an amazing
musical instrument in the Tommy Gun
Guitar. The Thompson submachine gun
became infamous during the Prohibition era
and was a common sight of the time, being
used by both law enforcement officers and
criminals. The Thompson was also known as
the “Tommy Gun”, the “Trench Broom”, the
“Chicago Piano”, the “Chicago Typewriter”, and
the “Chopper.” Made from solid American
mahogany, the body of the guitar has been
carved and contoured on the back and sides
for comfort. The guitar features an Ebony
fingerboard, adjustable truss rod, 3-position
pick-up selector switch, adjustable bridge,
individual volume and tone controls, and six
Schaller® in-line tuners. Handcrafted in the
U.S.A.
Sportsmen’s Auction
sponsored by:
The 4th Annual Sportsmen’s Auction will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2009. A social hour will kick off
the morning allowing attendees time to peruse the silent auction tables. The event will continue with the highlyanticipated live auction allowing the participating sportsmen an opportunity to bid on high-quality donations
featuring custom hunting rifles and hunts from all over the world, among other exciting auction items. Here’s a sneak peek of items that will be available at the 2009 Annual Meetings…
Model 97
Freedom Arms
www.freedomarms.com
Freedom Arms introduces their new Model 97
with adjustable sights and a 10” barrel. This
unique revolver is chambered in the new highperformance 224-32 FA cartridge, a proprietary
cartridge of Freedom Arms, which utilizes
the .327 Federal case. By creating this firearm,
Freedom Arms was able to reach its goal in
designing a high-performance .22 centerfire
cartridge that would work in a revolver.
NRA M&P15PC
Smith & Wesson
www.smith-wesson.com
Chambered in the popular .223 Rem. and
5.56 NATO rounds, the Smith and Wesson
M&P15PC Rifle makes a great addition to
any firearm enthusiast’s collection. Equipped
with an A2 stock, a two-stage match trigger,
the Smith & Wesson M&P Rifle is incredibly
accurate and comfortable to shoot. Featuring
a flat-top upper receiver for the easy
mounting of advanced optics, the Smith &
Wesson M&P Rifle is an overly impressive
representation of the classic AR-15 Rifle. Also
includes a 2-stage match 4-1/2 lb. pull trigger,
black Hogue® pistol grip and a stainless steel
20” barrel.
$1,880
Ruger Bisley Hunter
.44 Mag.
Mag-na-port
www.magnaport.com
Mag-na-port develops porting designs to
reduce recoil and muzzle lift for all types of
shooters. The process is accomplished with
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), a
surgically precise method of removing metal.
This is a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter .44
Mag. that includes barrel shortening to
6”, a recrowned muzzle with inverted
muzzle crown, velvet hone finish,
non-glare matte finish, a polished and
jeweled trigger, and hammer pinstriping.
Finally, the barrel has been etched “2009
National Rifle Convention.”
$1,100
7-Day South African
Hunt for Two
NB Safaris
www.nbsafaris.co.za
This seven-day, South African plains game
hunt for two includes services of a licensed
professional, a hunting vehicle, airport
transfers, serviced accommodations, all
meals and drinks, and skinning and field
preparation of trophies. The hunt can be taken
through 2010 and can be upgraded to Big
Five according to NB Safaris’ price list. $625 in
trophy fees per hunter included. Hunt arrival
and departure through Johannesburg airport.
Airfare not included.
12-Day African
Spiral Horn Hunt
Jannie Otto Safaris
www.jannieotto.com
Hunt in beautiful Africa on this seven-day
credit toward a 12-day spiral horn hunt,
located in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo
provinces of South Africa. You and another
hunter will be sharing the greater kudu, Cape
kudu, Cape bushbuck and Limpopo bushbuck,
four magnificent African spiral horn species.
The package includes accommodations
in private chalets for two hunters and two
non-hunters, and the service of professional
hunters, trackers, skinners and camp staff.
Meals, soft drinks, daily laundry, one hunting
vehicle and ground transport during the
safari are also included. The hunt is valid for
2009 or 2010 and can be upgraded to include
extra days, species, hunters or a photographic
safari. Taxidermy processes, gratuities,
alcoholic beverages, transport to and from
Johannesburg airport, and taxes not included.
Airfare not included.
Value: $17,350
Remington Model 7615
Camo Hunter
AcuSport
www.acusport.com
The Remington 7615 Camo Hunter .223 pump
action comes with a 22” barrel and features a
synthetic stock that is fully covered in Mossy
Oak® Brush® Camo. The Camo Hunter also
features a velocity-boosting 22” barrel with
rifle sights, and is drilled and tapped for scope
mounts.
10-Day South African Hunt
for Two
Out of Africa Safaris
www.outofafricasafaris.com
Two hunters will experience the renowned
South African plains for this 10-day hunt. The
hunt includes trophy fees for two impala, two
warthog and two common duiker. You will
stay in an African-style hut with electricity, and
have the full-time service of a professional
hunter and trained staff of trackers and
skinners. This will truly be an unforgettable
experience. The hunt can be taken through
2010 and hunting season is February through
November. The hunt can be upgraded
according to Out of Africa’s price list and
additional hunters cost $450/day. Field prep
and trophy fees not included. Airfare not
included.
“Best of the West” Series
Long Range Hunter
Gunwerks
www.gunwerks.com
This amazing “Best of the West” series Long
Range Hunter is your complete shooting
system. From barrel break-in and turret setup,
to factory ammo and shipping case, this
firearm is complete and ready to shoot for
your next hunting adventure. From zero to
1,000 yards, just dial your turret to the proper
range and hold on. No more guessing because
every aspect of the shooting system has been
redesigned and refined to provide the
long range hunter
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ultimate product in both form and function.
In addition to the advanced compensation
technology, the overall weight and balance
of the system are the key elements to making
precision long-range shots. The firearm also
includes Huskemaw Optics 5-20 LR with
custom BDC turrets for 2,000 and 7,000 feet, a
premium Jewell target grade trigger, stainless
steel floor plate assembly and an all-weather,
double-scoped rifle case, airline approved
with wheels for transport.
saddle. It has a deep-seat design for maximum
comfort enabling it to sit exceptionally low
and close to the horse giving the horse better
leverage when holding roped livestock. Wade
saddles have been popular with working
cowboys in the Rocky Mountain region for
some time, but recently have exploded as the
hot saddle in western riding. This saddle has a
100% sheepskin lining, 3” brass/leather bound
stirrups and is finished in natural oak.
10-Day Rifle or Bow Hunt
for TWo Hunters in
South Africa
6-day 5-night
Alaskan Adventure
Alaska Legends Adventure Resort
www.alaskalegends.com
This trip includes six days/five nights of lodging
for one person at the impeccable Alaska
Legends Lodge, complete with exceptional
cuisine and complimentary spirits. Fishing from
the privacy of the Lodge’s Kenai River bank
and a soak in the hot tub under the midnight
sun will be an experience of a lifetime. The
trip must be taken during the 2009 season
and can be upgraded for additional activities.
Additional guests cost $2,855. The package
includes transportation to/from airport. Fishing
licenses, processing and shipping of fish, and
ground transportation are not included. Airfare
not included.
7-Day Hunt in Namibia
Berzicht Game Lodge
www.bergzicht-hunting.com
One lucky hunter will experience this sevenday guided hunt at Bergzicht Game Lodge
located just south of Windhoek, Namibia. This
hunt is for Kalahari oryx, red hartebeest or
Kalahari springbuck and can be upgraded
to include southern greater kudu, blue or
black wildebeest, Hartmann zebra, warthog,
steenbuck, duiker, blesbuck and eland. Field
preparation, license/permit fees and trophy
fees are included. The hunting season is
February through November and the hunt
can be taken in 2010. Additional hunters
and non-hunters can be added according to
Bergzicht Game Lodge’s price list. Airfare not
included.
Mountain Wade Saddle
Saddle Tramps Saddlery
www.saddletrampsdubois.com
The Wade tree saddle is a slick fork buckaroo
style that is specifically built to be a working
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sculpted receiver. The shotgun comes with
ivory sights, a AAA Grade III Turkish walnut
stock in a satin finish and a precise wood-tometal fit. Hand-fitted, hand-carved, handengraved and hand-assembled to exacting
detail means this elegant firearm will stay
in your family for generations to come, and
includes an Heirloom Warranty from Smith &
Wesson. The Elite Gold™, a work of art as well
as performance.
Afrika Barrel & Bow Safaris
www.barrelandbow.com
At Afrika Barrel & Bow Safaris you will enjoy the
warmth of comfortable hunting camps and
lodges that are luxurious with electricity and
plumbing, just like home. Accommodations
include a stay in a ranch or chalet, guide
services, meals, drop off and pick up from
airport, tracker and skinner, field prep and
laundry services. The hunting season is April
through October and field prep, caping and
salting, are included. Additional hunters can be
added at $425/day each with non-hunters at
$200/day. Trophy fees are not included. Airfare
not included.
40th Anniversary
Shark Skin Holster
Galco Gunleather
www.usgalco.com
Only 40 of this special, serial-numbered
holster will be made to mark Galco
Gunleather’s 40th Anniversary. This custom
holster is made out of sharkskin and will be
fit to the winner’s specifications, including
right or left hand and type of firearm, making
this a complete personal rig.
One-Day Alligator Hunt
Gettle Trophy Hunts
941-924-5228
One hunter will be geared up on an airboat
for a one-day alligator hunt near Okeechobee,
FlL The license is included and skinning, meat
processing and taxidermy or tanning of the
hide are available at additional cost. Airfare
and Lodging are not included.
Elite Gold Side-by-Side
20 GA Shotgun
Smith & Wesson
www.smith-wesson.com
The Elite Gold™ side-by-side, 20GA shotgun
with a 28” barrel features a patent-pending
Smith & Wesson designed trigger plate action
which enables a gracefully rounded and
Upland Game Bird
Hunt for two in
South Carolina
White Creek Hunting Lodge
www.whitecreekhuntinglodge.com
Two hunters and two non-hunters will
enjoy this two day upland game bird hunt
in beautiful South Carolina. You will have
the opportunity to hunt quality quail,
pheasant and chukar. “The Creek” offers
accommodations with true southern
hospitality and is a must-stop during hunting
season October 1 through March 20. The hunt
can be taken in 2010 and can be upgraded
to include extra quail, pheasant and chukar.
Additional hunters can be added at $600/
person and non-hunters can be added at $75/
night. Field prep and trophy prep included.
License required. Airfare not included.
Vanguard in Snow Camo
Weatherby
www.weatherby.com
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction
of a Weatherby rifle or shotgun that is truly,
uniquely your very own. When designing
a firearm to your exact specifications, the
Weatherby Custom Shop is ready to build the
firearm of your dreams. The Weatherby Custom
Shop has created this Weatherby Vanguard
stainless steel-barreled action with iron sights,
a hand-laminated, raised-comb, Monte Carlo
composite stock with CNC-machined
remington xhr
Taurus Judge
Steve and Kathy Gomez
Prudential California Realty
909-560-6000
The versatile Weatherby SAS Field 20GA
autoloader will soon become the only
shotgun you’ll ever need. Unique dual valve
system offers the utmost in versatility and
dependability. Comes with a walnut stock,
3 IMC chokes, satin finish and all metalwork
is matte black to reduce glare. Also features
a 28” barrel, vented top rib to dissipate
heat and aid in target acquisition, special
shim system, ambidextrous safety, internal
dampening system and unique drop out
trigger system.
can experience
world-class fishing
for all five species
of Pacific salmon,
native rainbow trout and
Arctic grayling. Your private
Alaskan fishing guide will consistently put
you in position to land that trophy fish of a
lifetime. 60 + lb. king salmon, 15 + lb. silver
salmon, and 8+ lb. rainbow trout are all
well within reach on Lake Creek, one of the
top rivers in Alaska. Spend five days and six
nights in 2009 or 2010 fishing on the Yetna
River in Alaska. Fishing season is June 15
through September 15. Additional fishers
will cost $2,950 with non-fishers at 50% off.
Fish are filleted, shrink-wrapped and frozen
for you. Alaska fishing license is required.
Accommodations include lodging, meals,
rods and reels. Trip does not include airfare
to Anchorage, Alaska ,or float plane ($225)
from Anchorage to site.
200 Series Camo Sofa
Fishing/Firearm Package
aluminum bedded plate and comes in custom
Accuguard Snow Camo.
Weatherby SAS Field
20GA Shotgun
Camo Furniture
www.camofurniture.com
Camo Furniture has teamed up with
Mossy Oak Brand Camo in an exclusive
licensing agreement to offer you the best
in camouflaged furniture. With 20 years of
furniture experience, Camo Furniture is able
to bring you right into the outdoors with its
200 Series Mossy Oak Camo Oversized Sofa.
The sofa is 90”W x 40”D x 36”H and weighs
190 lbs. Camo furniture puts the hunt back in
the hunter!
3-Day Deer Hunt in
Wyoming
Trophies Plus Outfitters
www.trophiesplusoutfitters.com
Take this three day deer hunt in northeast
Wyoming with Trophies Plus Outfitters.
Conducted on private land used exclusively
for hunters, this adventure is not one to be
missed. The hunt can be taken through
2010 and includes vehicle transportation,
field prep and lodge accommodations. The
hunt can be upgraded to include antelope
according to Trophies Plus’ price list.
Additional hunters cost $3,150/day and nonhunters are $200/day. Airfare not included.
Alaska Big Five
Fishing Trip for one
McDougall Lodge
www.mcdougalllodge.com
Welcome to McDougall Lodge where you
Smith & Wesson
Perry Ralston Rods
www.ralstonrods.com
This one-of-a-kind package includes three
famous, signed Perry Ralston fishing rods
with a Smith & Wesson 500 in a custom
teak wood presentation case. This package
wouldn’t be complete without a fishing
trip for two to Alaska! Fish for silver salmon
on this Alaskan jetboat trip in August
2009/2010 on the lower Kuskokwim River. Fish processing and lodging included. Airfare
not included. Be prepared to do things that
others only read about in books!
Donor Valuation $5,000
Model XHR (Extreme
Hunting Rifle) Ultra Mag
Remington
www.remington.com
For 2009, Remington introduces the new
Model 700 Xtreme Hunting Rifle (XHR™),
combining cutting-edge technology,
performance and looks. At the core of this
rifle is the rigid Model 700 receiver, machined
from a solid steel bar. This, combined with
the famous “three-rings-of-steel” design that
completely surrounds the cartridge head,
makes the Model 700 one of the strongest
and most accurate rifles available. Setting the
Model 700 XHR apart is its distinctive, patentpending triangular contoured barrel.
The XHR Ultra Mag features a
hammer-forged 26” barrel
with a durable black
oxide finish. The
Remington
synthetic
stock is
camouflaged in
Realtree® AP HD®
and utilizes Hogue® rubberized,
overmolded grip panels for more positive
control in inclement weather. A hinged
floorplate magazine, jeweled bolt and
sling swivel studs complete the hardware
on this hardcore hunting platform. Further
enhancing the performance of the Model
700 XHR is the new X-Mark Pro™ adjustable
trigger. The advanced design allows for
consistent three lb. trigger pulls set directly
from the factory. Rugged, dependable
performance, leading-edge technology and
the innovative look of the Model 700 Xtreme
Hunting Rifle give you the advantage. Where
you take it is up to you!
Mooney Stalker II
Hunting Knife
Mooney Custom Knives
www.moonblades.com
This one-of-a-kind custom drop point
hunting knife, The Stalker, was hand-made
by award-winning custom knifemaker,
Mike Mooney. It is the perfect size for any
game or utility task. It features a 4” satinfinished blade of CPM S30V steel and a
handle of double-dyed, stabilized maple
burl and Axis stag antler. It comes with a
leather sheath with ostrich skin overlay, a
zippered, padded case and a Certificate of
Ownership.
Donor Valuation $375
Smith & wesson elite gold side-by-side
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Hold Annual Luncheon & Gala
By Ashley Weaver
Assistant Director of Planned Giving - Donor Relations
T
he NRA Heritage Society will hold its annual Luncheon & Gala on Thursday May 14, 2009 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s event will be hosted
by NRA First Vice President, Ron Schmeits and his wife
Ann. The event will be held in conjunction with the 2009
NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Phoenix, Arizona.
All Heritage Society Members and their guests are invited
to attend.
The Heritage Society is the NRA’s premier planned
giving donor recognition society. With more than 1,500
members, the Heritage Society consists of people who have
included the NRA or one of its affiliates in their estate
plans. Ambassador members have taken their commitment
to a higher level by documenting their gift with the NRA
Office of Advancement’s Planned Giving Department.
One of the benefits of membership in the NRA Heritage Society is invitations to attend exclusive Heritage Society events that take place not only during the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, but also events that take place
throughout the country, during the year.
This year’s Luncheon & Gala will be held at the Heard
Museum of Native Cultures and Art, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Since its founding by Dwight and Maie Heard in 1929,
the Heard Museum has grown
in size and stature. It is recognized internationally for
the quality of its collections,
educational
programming,
and festivals. Today, the Heard
Museum of Native Cultures
and Art is a must-see Arizona
landmark -- a place of learning, discovery, and an opportunity to experience Native
American traditions.
With exhibitions of cultural objects, fine art, jewelry, and
fashion, the Heard Museum
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offers the best in traditional and contemporary American
Indian art. Year after year, the museum continues to build
upon its commitment to display the finest works from its
permanent collection, as well as top-notch traveling exhibits, to make the exhibitions part of a living institution that
embraces diversity. To learn more visit www.heard.org.
Heritage Society members and guests will enjoy a guided tour of the museum, followed by a catered reception
in the Steele Auditorium, where attendees will also get to
enjoy remarks by First Vice President, Ron Schmeits. All
new Heritage Society Ambassador Members will be recognized at this event. The day will conclude with a captivating Native American dance presentation that is sure to be
memorable.
Start the 2009 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits off
right by immersing yourself and your family in the unique
Southwestern culture that Phoenix has to offer. Visit with
old friends and make some new ones.
If you are unable to join us in Phoenix, save the date for
“Fall in Williamsburg,” from October 8 - 10, 2009. This
unique opportunity will take place in Williamsburg, Virginia where we will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the
NRA Heritage Society. Many exciting events and unique
opportunities are in the works
for what is sure to be an unforgettable weekend.
For more information on the
2009 Heritage Society Lucheon
& Gala, the “Fall in Williamsburg” event, or becoming an Ambassador Member of the Heritage
Society, please contact the Office
of Advancement’s Planned Giving Department at 877-NRAGIVE or plannedgiving@nrahq.
org.
Friends of NRA Spotlight
2009 Friends of NRA
Tom Stuckey from Outdoor Marketing Group explains the details of the Weatherby NRA Special Edition .257 WBY. to NRA Field Reps
Merchandise
Preview
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T
he 3rd Annual Friends of NRA Merchandise Preview Meeting had another successful year showcasing new
merchandise for event banquets beginning in January 2009. The preview was held during the annual NRA
Field Operations headquarters meetings, which took place the first week of December. The items featured
at the Merchandise Preview are used to raise money at over 1,000 Friends of NRA events across the country.
NRA Field Representatives and the package’s premier vendors throughout the nation, came to Fairfax, VA to view
the merchandise first-hand. The event provides NRA field staff a platform to view and discuss the standard merchandise
package, sponsor merchandise and vendor direct items. The meeting also presents a unique opportunity for NRA Field
Representatives to ask questions of vendors in order to learn more about the products they will ultimately be fundraising
with at their banquets. Additionally, vendors gain valuable insight as to how the NRA Field Representatives plan to utilize
their merchandise.
The standard merchandise package was a big success, which included the Gun of the Year, a Ruger Vaquero Matched Set;
the Knife of the Year, a D’Holder
Bowie Hunter; and the Print of
the Year Giclee, “Bad Boys” by
Eddie LeRoy picturing cape buffalo in their natural habitat.
Many changes were made to the
sponsor merchandise package, including a new pricing structure. The Liberty level is $250, Heritage is $600 and
Freedom is $1,250. Pioneer, Patriot,
Kimber and Founding remain the
same at $2,500, $5,000, $7,500, and
$10,000, respectively. The new sponsor sculpture is inspired by the Print of
the Year featuring cape buffalo. Each
sculpture is meticulously cast in fine
resins with a bronze patina hand applied, standing at approximately 9 ½
inches long and 7 ½ inches tall and
rests on a 1 ½ inch black faux marble
base that is engraved with gold lettering and finished off with a National
Rifle Association medallion.
Added to this year’s package are
firearms specially designed for the
High Caliber Club, a title reserved
for committees who raise $25k or
more. Depending on how much a
committee raises, they have the option of receiving a custom engraved
limited edition firearm to raise money
at next year’s banquet. Level 1, which
is a committee that raises $25-50k,
receives a Colt Commander 1911 Pistol. Level 2, raises $50-75k, receives a
Browning X-BOLT 325 WSM Medallion Rifle. Level 3, raises $75-100k,
receives a Browning BLR Lightweight
’81 Rifle. Lastly, Level 4, raises over
$100k, receives a custom A. Uberti
Special Sporting 1885 High Wall Rifle
with original artwork engraved on
each gun.
Blue Ridge Knives (BRK) continued its strong support for Friends of
NRA by sponsoring the 2009 Preview
Meeting. Mill Pond Press, co-sponsored. Other associated companies
included Americap, Brunton, Good
Directions, Inc., Dorendorfs, Group
Montana, Wild Wings, Boyt Harness Company, Custom Art Concepts,
Crimson Trace Laser Grips, Loon Lake
Decoy Company, Hunter’s Specialties,
Visionary Marketing, Inc., Outdoor
Marketing Group, and Beeman Precision Airguns.
Bid on Friends of NRA merchandise at
an upcoming banquet in your area. Call
(800) 672-3888 x1354 for more information.
www.friendsofnra.org
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Friends of NRA accepts a check from
event sponsor Blue Ridge Knives. From
left to right, Merchandise Manager Justin
Cross, Managing Director of Field Operations Kyle Weaver, National Manager
of Volunteer Fund-Raising John da Silva,
Blue Ridge Knives Representative Bobby
Hart and Outdoor Marketing Group
Representative Tom Stuckey
Friends of NRA Update
Friends of NRA Feature
Genesee Valley Rotary Camp
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t the Genesee Valley Rotary Camp, campers’ faces
beam with enthusiasm as they shoot a rifle for the
first time. You can find most campers filling every
free period they have participating in the camp’s range program and proudly showing off their targets to all around.
GVRC isn’t your ordinary summer camp. Every year,
for one week, GVRC rents a local Boy Scout camp facility
in Pike, NY and provides a full camping experience, free
of charge, for up to a hundred youths with various handicapped conditions. The camp is unique in that it is one
of the few in the nation that offers a riflery program for
disabled youths.
All campers ages 12 and up, work one-on-one with
camp counselors to learn gun safety, proper gun handling
and shooting skills. Modifications are made to accommodate wheelchairs or any other physical barrier, so that all
campers who wish to participate in the program are given
the opportunity to do so. And most campers do choose to
participate. In fact, for some, it is the highlight of their year.
Until recently though, the riflery program needed upgrading. GVRC wanted to purchase newer rifles to replace
the older, more well-used ones. With the help and generosity of the Letchworth Region Friends of NRA and The NRA
Foundation State Fund Committee of New York, the camp
was able to do just that.
But before grants and before banquets, camp volunteer
Janet Green and her husband, Howard, had decided to attend a local Friends of NRA informational meeting for the
Letchworth Region. It was there the Greens learned that
half the funds raised at each Friends of NRA event went
back into state programs; at that point, finding funds to
purchase new rifles seemed within reach.
Both proud members
of the NRA and GVRC
camp volunteers for over
18 years, the Greens were
excited about the prospect
of a new Friends of NRA
committee and were interested in how it could
help improve their community and the camp. By
the end of the meeting,
Janet Green found herself
co-chairing the newly formed committee and helping plan
the first ever Letchworth Region Friends of NRA banquet.
With the help of other hard-working committee members and volunteers, the first Letchworth Region Friends of
NRA banquet raised over $12,000 for The NRA Foundation. Later, Janet and Howard Green’s wish was granted.
The NRA Foundation’s New York State Fund Committee
allocated $1,380 in grant money for GVRC to purchase
eight .22cal single shot rifles for the camp’s program.
Janet says GVRC campers couldn’t be happier about the
riflery program. As for her husband Howard, who oversees
all GVRC riflery program activities and is also an NRA
Certified Rifle Instructor and Range Safety Officer, Janet
said, “this is the highlight of his year to see the smiles he
gets when a youngster gets his or her
first opportunity to shoot, and seeing
their excitement the first time they hit
the target or pop a balloon.”
“Being part of the Friends of NRA committee,” said Janet Green, “allows us to
feel the satisfaction of fostering youth
shooting in ways that we would never be
able to on our own.”
Attend the upcoming Letchworth Region
Friends of NRA banquet! Contact NRA
Senior Field Representative, Jay Rusnock
at (845) 298-7233 or via email at jrusnock@nrahq.org for more information.
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Grants in Action
Goes National!
East Columbus High School Junior ROTC
in the Eastern United States Championship as well as in the
National JROTC championships.
Additionally, the team qualified for the Junior Olympics
last year and team members Eisar Baza and Greg Spaulding
qualified the previous year on the individual basis. Team
member Gunner Overgaard recently received the Junior
Distinguished Badge because of his outstanding performance on the regional and national levels. The award is
Gator Batallion has quickly climbed their way up the competition ladder
given to shooters who have obtained thirty competition
points; Overgaard is the only team member in the state of
North Carolina to be awarded the badge. Baza is only a few
points shy of earning the badge as well; he hopes to earn the
points needed this year, which would make him the second
person in the state to be awarded this badge.
Because of the generosity and support of The NRA
Foundation throughout the years, the East Columbus rifle
team has been able to expand their team size and skill level
to reach new heights. Now, with the right equipment and
the right coach, the team has been able to break through
the national barrier and will continue to fight to maintain
their status as national level competitors.
Apply for a grant for your organization today. Contact Grants
Manager, Sandy Elkin at (703) 267-1131 or via email at
selkin@nrahq.org for more information.
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few years can make all the difference. This holds to
be true in the case of East Columbus High School’s
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps’ (JROTC)
Air Rifle Team in Lake Waccamaw, NC. In just a short
time, the team has gone from competing on the local level to competing in national level competitions. The rifle
team’s coach, retired Lt. Col. Blue, attributes much of the
team’s success to the Friends of NRA support and foundation grants.
Since
2002,
The NRA Foundation has awarded over $9k to the
East Columbus
Air Rifle Team
to help purchase
most of the equipment currently in
use — including
air rifles, spotter
scopes, and offhand stands. Prior
to receiving The
NRA Foundation
grants, the team
lacked the proper
equipment needed to compete on the national level.
In August, the Rifle Team returned from Fort Benning,
Ga. after competing in the prestigious Army National Air
Rifle Championships. The competition was invitational
only and featured ten teams throughout the US handpicked
to attend. The East Columbus Team was chosen to attend
the competition as a result of finishing first in a statewide
competition held last fall.
After four grueling days of competition at Fort Benning,
the East Columbus “Gator Battalion” Rifle Team finished
sixth overall in the nation. In addition, team member Eisar
Baza finished fifth overall and team member Gunner Overgaard finished first overall in the prone position.
The Army National Air Rifle Championships wasn’t
the Gator Battalion’s first appearance on the national stage
though. During the past two years, the team ranked number one in the state of North Carolina and has participated
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Grants in Action
Wolf River Chapter Annual Youth Hunt
By Jurey Howard
President,, Quail Unlimited Wolf River Chapter
W
hat event could possibly keep an avid
quail hunter from grabbing his shotgun
at sunrise, loading his treasured dog, and
heading to his favorite field on the long-awaited opening
day of quail season? For the members of the Wolf River
Central Region
Chapter, the Annual Youth Hunt is such an event—a dividend-paying investment in the hunting future of our next
generation of American sportsmen and sportswomen. On
Saturday, November 8th, blaze-orange was the color of the
day, as twenty-seven exuberant youths signed up for the experience, which featured safety education, clay bird shooting, a barbeque lunch prepared by Gratitude Church, and
morning and afternoon quail hunting in the crisp, autumn
fields of Jerry Payne’s Quail Farm and Preserve in Arlington, Tenn.
The hunt was financed in part by a generous grant from
The NRA Foundation awarded through the Memphis
Friends of NRA and also had support from Sportsman’s
Warehouse, Classic Arms, Guns and Ammo, and TWRA.
Volunteers such as Dave Gabbard of TWRA, hunter safety
instructor Gene Smith, and Cody Fields and Terry Merrit
from Sportsman’s Warehouse joined the chapter members
in preparing for the hunt. After the safety class held by
Gene Smith, all the youths claimed a prize from the spread
of hunting-related gifts that were placed on a large tarpaulin, while the bird dogs—among them Brittany Spaniels,
German Shorthaired Pointers, and English Setters—waited
patiently for the main event. But first, there was a “warm
up” at the clay pigeon target site where the youths received
shooting instruction and further advice on safety. After the
shooting was over, huntsman Russ Cherry went over the
rules and safety protocol that would have to be followed for
a successful and enjoyable day afield.
Finally, the youths were divided into seven groups and
escorted to an assigned field. Each group had a dog, a dog
handler, and a safety monitor that in turn counseled and
positioned each youth in a strategic manner at each point
to insure the following gallery of other youthful hunters
and their parents and guests were secure. Most who revere
the sportsmanship of quail hunting advocate that there is
no more tense and exciting moment of anticipation than
stepping into the cover waiting for the flush of a hidden,
crouching quail before the timeless, statuesque point of a
bird dog. Likewise, the natural jolt of adrenaline that follows the exploding flush and the furious flapping of wings
as one endeavors to lock in on the fleeing, flying blur of
feathers to fire a shot is a moment unlike any other. No
matter whether one is seven or seventy, that experience never grows old; and memories of such remarkable moments
linger for a lifetime.
The members of the Quail
Unlimited Wolf River Chapter
display a sign from The NRA
Foundation
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Grants in Action
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Junior Trap Team
A. Niblock-Shorter
T
he Paralyzed Veterans of America is a service or- to pay lodging, registration fees, practice rounds, targets,
ganization that aids veterans of the armed forces and awards for the junior teams.
in many ways, one of which is fostering programs The organization stressed that parents accompany their
like the PVA National Trap Shoot Circuit competition. children to the trapshooting meet, and the parents’ response
The trap shooting circuit was created to give individuals was overwhelming. “I had parents in tears that their youth
with disabilities a chance to participate in the recreational had the chance to participate in this sport,” said NRA Wisand competitive sport of trapshooting. The circuit’s goal consin Field Representative Scott Taestch, “the children
is to construct a setting where shooters with disabilities were so happy to participate.”
and able-bodied shooters can compete in the sport of trap “Funding this program is critically important for what
shooting as equals.
it has and will accomplish,” said Fell. “It promotes genu This goal is reflected in the make up of the Wiscon- ine and equal competition between physically challenged
sin PVA Trap Shooting Team, which is composed of both shooters and those without disabilities. The project showshooters with and without disabilities who compete in cir- cases ‘abilities’ over ‘disabilities’ to the youngsters who parcuit competitions. With
ticipate in this program.”
a $2,500 grant from the
Fell, also described the proNRA Foundation’s Wisgram as an environment that
consin State Fund Comprovides strong, positive and
mittee, PVA’s goal extends
experienced role models for
to Wisconsin youths who
youth team members as well as
can now participate in the
one that increases the youth’s
three-day PVA National
understanding of the responsiTrap Shoot Circuit combilities associated with shootpetition.
ing sports.
This year youths, ages
Volunteers and veterans
twelve to seventeen, paralike were also impressed with
ticipated in the competiPVA’s Junior program. “The
tion on July 11-13 at the A member of the Paralyzed Veteran of America Junior Trap team receives instruction 55 volunteers who helped
Brown County Sportsstage the trap shooting and
men’s Club in Green Bay, Wis. Each trap team member the 75 members of the Brown County Sportman’s Club
chose five of eleven events to participate in and if they who observed the proceedings came away encouraged
qualified, they would go on to the Circuit Finale in Boise, and impressed by the youth’s enthusiasm for this shooting
Idaho.
sport,” said Fell. “The youngsters enthusiasm and persis Many of the teams’ members were assembled through tence impressed the veterans so much that many personally
families who had both able bodied and disabled children. commented about the positive impact the youth’s particiThe team started four years ago at the recommendation of pation had on them personally.The club members realized
PVA president, Phil Rosenberg and Wisconsin PVA Trap that the $250K they invested five years ago to make their
Team members, Jim Rutledge and Larry Ramierz. “We club [handicap] accessible was worth their effort and reparticularly wanted to attract a cross section of youngsters, sources even beyond their relationship with the WPVA.”
both able-bodied and with disabilities who had an interest After this year’s successful outcome, the program is exin shooting sports and hunting or youth who had never pected to quickly grow in the future. Taetsch estimated that
shot before in their lives, but were interested in doing so,” most of this year’s participants plan to continue in the prosaid Donald Fell, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Para- gram and predicts at least a dozen more kids will join.
lyzed Veterans of America (WPVA).
This year’s grant was designated solely for the junior trap Apply for a grant for your organization today. Contact Grants
team and allowed PVA to expand its program to accommo- Manager, Sandy Elkin at (703) 267-1131 or via email at
date twelve youths, instead of the previous ten. It was used selkin@nrahq.org for more information.
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Grants in Action
Shooting Sports Stimulates School Support
A. Niblock-Shorter
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or any high school shooting team coach, more funding is always needed and is always in short supply.
So when NRA Field Representative for Southern Illinois, Wayne Steele, wanted to start a Friends of NRA chapter in the Pinckneyville area, he contacted firearm enthusiast Stu Wright, who coaches the Pinckneyville Community
High School shooting team alongside Donnie Nehring.
Steele informed Wright about the Friends of NRA program,
where half the profits raised at each Friends banquet supports programs in the state, like youth shooting teams.
A coach for the Pinckneyville team since 2002, Wright
was familiar with the expensive price tag that comes with
sustaining a shooting team. Wright applied not only for a
grant with The NRA Foundation State Fund Committee
to help alleviate costs, but he also encouraged surrounding
high school teams to do the same. Each team was successful
in obtaining some funding through The NRA Foundation;
Pinckneyville received $4k to purchase four new guns and
additional needed equipment.
Currently, Wright expressed, the average team member
uses 4 boxes of shells per week during practices. At $6.50
a box, a team member can wind up spending $30 or so a
week for ammunition alone. Additionally students have to
pay a $4 facility fee per 25 targets used. By week’s end, a
team member can end up spending $40-$50 on practices
alone — a costly endeavor for any family with team members.
Wright’s goal for The NRA Foundation grant wasn’t to
completely fund the team’s costs but to simply supplement
some of the shooting costs by making boxes of shells available to the team at $5 or less through grant money, local
fundraisers, and sponsorships. Wright also sought to expand team participation to any student willing to put in the
time, effort, and diligence needed to compete— regardless
of their financial ability to do so. This meant purchasing
four new guns for team members to share amongst themselves, including taking turns cleaning and maintaining it.
“Without the grant there are many shooters on our team
who would not be able to shoot or that would not be shoot-
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ing at the level they are at now,” said Wright.
Participating in the shooting sports also offers students
invaluable lessons and experiences, Wright communicated.
This teaches team members about setting goals, maturity,
discipline, responsibility and commitment. If they miss
a practice, they don’t compete. “If they want to wear the
team shirt, they have to make the practices and competitions,” Wright said. Instilling such characteristics is a worthy cause, especially in the circumstances of team members
being considered for shooting college scholarships throughout the US.
The implementation of Friends of NRA and The NRA
Foundation grants in the area has not only helped ease team
expenses but has also generated an elevated level of awareness in regard to firearms. “I don’t know where else they
can give their money to and get better results,” said Wright.
Leaders throughout surrounding areas have come to recognize the positive effects that have stemmed from supporting
programs like youth shooting teams. On more than one
occasion, Wright has been asked to speak at school board
functions, civic organizations, and church meetings to convey to them the importance and benefit of such programs.
Since the expansion of the Pinckneyville program, efforts
are being made to institute two new teams in the Southern
Illinois area and in some cases, communities have decided
to start their own Friends of NRA program. Furthermore,
since the team’s establishment, it has grown to include over
eighteen students and with the overwhelming success of its
institution, another team is on the rise for students in junior high.
“It has been tremendous to see the school’s support,”
said Wright, “the communities here revolve around the
schools and get behind what the kids do. We are opening a
lot of eyes and we are changing a lot of attitudes.”
Panama City Friends of NRA’s Chairman
Hosts Young Men’s Hunt
By William R. Cline
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission - reprinted and enhanced with permission
net banquet in all of North Florida for the year. After
an exciting year, they still took time to give back to the
community, in particular the young hunters in the area.
Today, four young men, and their parents, can say they are
full-fledged hunters and it is in part due to the generosity
of the Williams.
The couple hosted the family deer hunt on two tracts
of private land in Calhoun County and participants were
introduced to still-hunting for deer on Seldom Rest Plantation, a 640-acre parcel just off Highway 20 owned by
Chairman Greg Williams and his wife, Becky Williams.
The young men
are recent graduates of the Florida
Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission’s (FWC) 16hour hunter safety
program.
In addition, the
hunters also experienced what it is like
to hunt deer with
dogs on the 20K acre
Bear Creek Sportsman’s Club. Club
President
Charlie
Attend a 2009 Friends
of NRA event in Florida.
Contact NRA Field Representative Howell (Trip)
Lancaster at (904) 5211945 or via email at hlancaster@nrahq.org for more
information.
Southern Region
Panama City Friends of NRA banquet, the highest
Wooten, and several club members, took the boys and
their parents on an actual hunt where they got to see and
hear deer dogs run and learn how members keep up with
their dogs using modern GPS technology. FWC hunter
safety coordinator Kenny Barker said the fundamental elements of hunting they focused on were showing the young
men how to hunt safely, legally and ethically. Barker said
three of the four boys harvested deer, including the nice
10-point buck harvested by Joshua McMullon at the Seldom Rest Plantation.
Barker said the mission of the youth hunting program
of Florida is to increase the number of youths involved in
mentored and safe hunting opportunities. “Mentors, such
as Greg and Becky Williams and Charlie Wooten, help the
kids take part in hunts under the highest ethical standards,”
Barker said. The FWC is always searching for landowners
willing to allow youths to hunt deer, turkey, wild hogs, waterfowl or small game on
their property. The FWC
sponsors the hunts, and
in most cases lodging,
meals and mentors are
provided.
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I
n 2008, Greg and Becky Williams helped plan the
Grants in Action
Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D.
The camp that never says “no”
By Kristen Leis
Communications Coordinator, Volunteers of America Wyoming & Montana
I
Midwest Region
t was a sight to see. Two boys on bicycles making their
way along a Wyoming highway in the heat of June.
Twenty miles out of their hometown, they were peddling hard against the pavement when a sheriff’s deputy
finally caught up with them. The boys were running away
from the downward spiral that had resulted in their placement in protective custody due to neglectful parents. Fearing one more transition in their lives, they were running
away to a place that had given them security in the past
– Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D.
Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. (Peace Officers Striving to
Create and Reinforce Dreams) is a five-day camp for fifth
and sixth grade boys and girls set on top of Casper Mountain in Casper, Wyoming. The Wyoming & Montana affiliate of Volunteers of America, one of the nation’s leading
non-profit human service providers, started the Camp five
years ago with the main focus of empowering children who,
due to family or individual capacity, would not otherwise
have the opportunity to have a summer camp experience.
The Camp responds to the
rise in latchkey kids, the
absence
of
positive role
models, and
the dangerous increase
in children’s
involvement
with tobacco,
alcohol, drugs
Police officer Cody Meyers of Riverton,Wyoming hugs a Camp
and criminal
P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. camper during the graduation ceremony.The campers
activity.
To efreceive a certificate and photo of their county during the graduation.
fectively
respond to these concerns, Volunteers of America partnered
with the Wyoming National Guard, the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs & Chiefs, the Wyoming Department of
Health and The Daniels Fund.
“Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. is a 5 day all hands-on experience out in the field with law enforcement mentors from
across the state of Wyoming,” says Jeffrey M. Holsinger,
President & CEO for Volunteers of America Wyoming &
Montana. “Kids are learning life skills and sports the entire
duration of camp. The focus with all of these activities is
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building self confidence, self respect, and instilling values in
each individual.” A key mantra at camp is discouragement
of using the word “no”. Campers learn that opportunity
exists everywhere for them if only they take the initiative to
grab onto it.
Gun safety and firearms knowledge are also
taught and
each youth is
given a gun
lock to take
home
for
their parents.
But it wasn’t
Kathryn Adams, with the Lymon,Wyoming Police Department,
until
the
works with a girl camper on the shooting range.
most recent
camp in June 2008 that they were given the opportunity
to experience riflery and marksmanship, which proved to
be an integral component in the Camp experience to help
achieve the goals set forth by Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D.
Through collaboration with Dennis Brown, an officer
from the Campbell County Sheriff Department, and Dave
Manzer, the Field Representative for the Friends of NRA
in Wyoming, Volunteers of America Wyoming & Montana received a grant from the NRA Foundation to further develop the riflery component of camp. The grant assisted Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. in purchasing ten shooting
benches, ten single-shot 22 rifles and target set up. Along
with other donations, officers throughout the state orchestrate a raffle of five firearms to benefit the Camp, which
raises approximately $10,000 to help bring activities into
the program.
“Bringing riflery in as a key component didn’t change
the core values of what we teach at Camp but reinforced
them,” says Heath A. Steel, Vice President of Operations
for Volunteers of America Wyoming & Montana. “It became an invaluable way to teach lessons in leadership and
responsibility. Shooting provides immediate impact for
the kids. They instantly see their results and it’s an instant
self-confidence builder.” Along with self-confidence, it also
teaches respect for others, ethics and responsibility. Camp
P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. has driven home these values for more
than 450 children in the past five years.
North Country Not Jumping
Off the Fence Anytime Soon
A
fter
a
Field
Representative
leaves his or her
area and a new Field Rep
takes over, how does that
new Rep motivate people
to stay on their commit-
Field Representative Scott Lembke with the North Country Friends of NRA Committee
problem - we vote on it.”
Due to the dedication and loyalty of not only Weckwerth, but also the other five founding members Mike Hinton, Craig Rossman, Ross Winans, Rick Knobloch and
Joan Knobloch, they had about 130 people attend their
banquet in Park Rapids, Minn. and had a net income of
over $10K. In a town of only 3,300 people, that is a huge
accomplishment.
“We did a pre-event raffle that sold out well in advance
and at the banquet people spent money because there was
a spirit of giving,” Lembke commented. “They promoted
the whole idea of the Second Amendment and the people
here are happy to have this event.”
Scott Lembke said that he is “proud of what the committee has accomplished” and “if my other committees can
duplicate what they did, that would be great!”
Attend a 2009 Friends of NRA event in Minnesota. Contact
NRA Field Representative Scott Lembke at (218) 844-2000
or via email at slembke@nrahq.org for more information.
N. McMahon
tees?
This is the question
that new Minnesota Field
Representative
Scott
Lembke had to ask himself. The North Country
Friends of NRA committee
was having a hard time
dealing with the loss of
their Field Representative
and getting accustomed
to a new one. In the
transition, about half
the committee quit and
the other half was on the fence ready to jump at any moment. Chairman Steve Weckwerth not only kept those
people from jumping, but he also was able to grow their
committee to 15 members.
“They were in constant committee recruit mode. They
met early in the spring and met two or three times a month
prior to the event,” Lembke said. “They made everyone
a part of the meeting and they made it fun, which gears
them up for a fun event that gets people motivated.”
Weckwerth, who has served as chairman of the committee for four out of the seven years it’s been around, was
willing to take on the responsibility.
“There was quite a lot of transition, the committee had
a bad taste in its mouth, but Steve was able to look past
that and was committed to the ‘big picture’,” commented
Lembke.
Weckwerth’s advice for dealing with a large committee
made up of mostly new members is: “You can’t keep anything buried or hidden. When I took over it was cut and
dry and if there were a heated discussion we would take a
diplomatic approach. No matter how big or small the
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Hawaii Friends Of NRA Says “Mahalo”!
By Audy Kimura
Chairman, Hawaii Friends of NRA
O
Western Region
n November 9, over 200 guests attended the 2008 High won the Sporter donated by Heather Horn and LeHawaii Friends of NRA dinner at the Marine Lan Aranaydo of Pearl City High won the Sporter donated
Corps Base Hawaii Officer’s Club in Kaneohe. by the Waianae High School Air Rifle Team.
NRA Field Representative Mike Carey called it “One of Before Friends of NRA was present in Hawaii, Lanny
the best Friends of NRA dinners I have ever been to because Busher, coach of the Waianae High School Air Rifle Team,
of the camaraderie, friendly atmosphere and especially the said his students were shooting with secondhand air rifles,
participation of student athletes.”
which were in disrepair and had up to three students shar Local businesses, firearms dealers, shooting clubs and ing one air rifle in practice and competition. “It was demorindividuals from the shooting community showed their alizing for the kids to put out so much effort, but with poor
support with donated merchandise, funds and with their results,” Busher said.
attendance. Dignitaries included former World Surfing Chairman Audy Kimura reminded attendees that holdChampion and current Hawaii State Senator Fred Hem- ing the yearly dinner makes all Hawaii clubs, ranges and
mings (R), his wife Lydia and son Gordon.
shooting organizations eligible for NRA Foundation grants
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of and support. “Helping our young shooters is what it’s all
plaques to 2008 State Girl’s and Boy’s 3-Position Sporter about. Lessons learned on the range stay with you for life,”
Air Rifle Individual Champions Clarissa Haunai Akana said Kimura, a former Punahou High School and colle(Sacred Hearts Academy)
giate shooter. With this
and LeLan Aranaydo (Pearl
reminder, the banquet
City). Coaches Lester and
raised over $23,400 for the
Shareen Aranaydo (Pearl
shooting sports.
City), Karen Finley (Puna
In 2008, six Hawaii
hou), Lanny and Marianne
shooters and two high
Busher (Waianae), Nathan
school teams qualified
Urabe (Roosevelt), Mark
for the Junior Olympic
Shiraishi (Kaimuki), Mark
Sporter Air Rifle National
Reddeker (St. Anthony’s),
Championships. In June
Carlton Lum (St. Louis)
2008, an Intermediate
and James Esteban (LeileShooting Camp and NRA
hua) attended and were
Coaches
Certification
thanked by Hawaii Friends
Course
were
held for the
Chairman Audy Kimura presenting the “Jerry Whitehead
of NRA Chairman Audy
first
time
in
Maui
thanks
Precision Air Rifle” to Clarissa Haunani Akana
Kimura.
to funding from The NRA
Kimura spoke to students about the impact his former Foundation. Coaches and shooters attending were ecstatic
high school coach and mentor, Richard S.H. Wong, had at the difference it made. “These clinics have made a treon him, and told students they would one day realize how mendous difference to our shooters. Some of them have
much their coaches had given to them. Wong, a Distin- added 70 to 100 points to their scores!” Coach Mark Redeguished High Power Rifle Shooter and former member of ker said.
the All Army Rifle and Pistol Teams, attended with his fam- The Hawaii Friends of NRA Committee would like to
ily.
extend a sincere “Mahalo!” (Thank-you) to the sponsors,
The audience was thrilled by the presentation of the donors, those who purchased tables and everyone who at“Jerry Whitehead Precision Air Rifle” to Sacred Hearts tended. See you again in November 2009!
Academy shooter Clarissa Haunani Akana and the “Thomas Kincaid / Robert & Cyd Asakura Precision Air Rifle”
to Kamalei Hee of Kaimuki High School, who won the Attend the 2009 Hawaii Friends of NRA banquet. Contact
rifles in a drawing that night. Both are Walther Precision NRA Field Representative Mike Carey at (541) 385-9404 or
Air Rifles valued at $1,500 each. Danielle Gano of Waianae via email at mcarey@nrahq.org for more information.
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A Little Goes A Long Way
short supply. When they had coffee though, they usually didn’t have
enough cups. After Wilson made the
announcement, the game sold out
within twenty minutes and 90% of
the cups were donated back.
“After that dinner I started asking for cups at some of the dinners
and the cups started coming back in,”
said Wilson. “Most of the people that
handed cups back to me asked me to
pass along wishes of good will, safety,
and blessings.”
The last shipment went to Khost,
Afghanistan to troops on the front
line, just in time for Christmas. Former Friends of NRA committee member, Lt. Col. Bill Conrad, was instrumental in helping with the cup project
and getting cups to the troops.
In 2009, Wilson will be using the
cup game once again, this time at all
22 dinners in his area. He will also be
taking donations of coffee, tea, and
hot chocolate to send with the cups.
If you would like to donate a mug for our
troops, attend an upcoming Northeastern CA or Western NV Friends of NRA
banquet! Contact NRA Field Representative, Steve Wilson at (209) 847-4826
or via email at swilson@nrahq.org for
more information.
East Valley Committee Starts ‘09 With A BANG!
By Woody Wilson
Co-Chairman, East Valley Friends of NRA
F
or the East Valley Friends of
NRA committee, the first three
letters of “fundraising” has always been “fun.” But this year’s run up
to the chapter’s annual spring banquet
was a blast-literally. “The idea was to create an exciting
event that would bring out new people
and generate some interest in our dinner in the spring,” said J.P. Nelson,
NRA Western Regional Director and
Chair of the 2009 Committee.
Thus, the First Annual East Valley
Friends of NRA Desert Classic was held
on Saturday, January 24 at the Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club in Mesa, Ariz.
More than 65 sporting clay shooters
and their family members showed up
to support the East Valley Committee.
More than $1K in prizes were donated
by local merchants, and a $150 grand
prize and NRA belt buckle for top gun
attracted some of the best sporting
clay shooters in Arizona. Rio Salado
Sportsman’s Club provided targets at
cost which helped the event raise more
than $3K net for the East Valley Committee.
One of the most successful programs for young shotgun shooters in
Arizona is the Scholastic Clay Target
Program, so it was no surprise the top
shooter for the First Annual Desert
Classic was 15-year-old Wesley Borey with an incredible score of 95 out
of 100. Wesley won the $150 grand
prize and the NRA buckle, which was
underwritten by Jim Rasmussen, an
SCTP coach and Rio Salado’s sporting
clay director.
“We were delighted with the turnout,” said Rio Salado Sportsman’s
Club President, Terry Abbot. “The
Arizona Friends of NRA helped make
this sporting clay range what it is today. Thanks to their support in the
past few years, we have one of the best
shooting facilities in the Southwest.”
Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA
banquet in Arizona! Contact NRA Field
Representative, Donna Cassity at (520)
316-0620 or via email at dcassity@
nrahq.org for more information.
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A. Niblock-Shorter
I
n 2008, Eastern California and
Western Nevada Field Representative, Steve Wilson, used a game
at his dinners called the “Cup Game”
where attendees could purchase a blue
plastic, thermal travel mug with the
Friends of NRA logo for $20. Each
cup came with a minimum of $20
in general raffle tickets all the way up
to $200 worth. At most dinners, the
committees would sell the majority of
their 100 mugs.
At a previous Yerington Nevada
event, a man approached Wilson
about making an announcement for
him. The man offered to send any
cups overseas to the troops in Iraq if
any attendees didn’t want them. He
also added that his son was serving
in Iraq and coffee was often times in
Compton Hunting & Fishing Club
By Lissa Davis
NRA Field Representative, Southern California
M
ention to almost anyone in Southern Cali-
ficult, or a mid-day banquet is not an opportune time, or
fornia that you are holding a Friends of NRA an event in a questionable area is a tough sell. If this is the
case, how did the club post a 54% increase this year, with
banquet at the Compton Hunting & Fishing an extraordinary 59% net-to-gross profit ratio, a spectacular $213 net-per-guest, and enter the
Club, and his or her eyes widen
ranks of the exclusive High Caliber
with alarm. “Is it safe?” they
Club by netting over $25K for the
first time in its nine years of producwhisper. The city’s reputation
ing Friends banquets? When NRA
for gang activity, crime, shootField Representative Lissa Lee asked
ings and its demographics might
event chairman Frank McEnulty
about his secret to increasing attenseem a curious bedfellow to the
dance, he jokingly said, “by bugNRA. Yet those who would avoid
ging the ---- out of everybody.” But
McEnulty was much more strategic
the adventure would also miss the
than that.
most unique Friends of NRA event
Building upon a model estabin the area.
lished by previous committee chair Exit the 710 Freeway at Alonman, Randy Tidwell, and others,
dra, make a left at the famous giMcEnulty’s team didn’t merely sell
ant Dale’s Donut sign, turn right
$45 banquet tickets; they sold 36
onto a nondescript industrial
$350 event packages that included
street called Sportsman’s Drive,
sponsorships, dinner tickets, raffle
John Bernath at the Deer Pluck Game
and you stumble onto the best
tickets, and a special sponsors-only
kept secret in the city. Well-mangun drawing ticket. It was win-win
icured lawns surround the spacious clubhouse and outdoor – purchasers received more for their money than what they
patio, which are accented by mature rosebushes in fragrant would have paid a la carte, and income was front-loaded,
bloom. If you’re lucky, you’ll be treated to a private tour of leaving less risk if the auctions or games fell short of expecthe underground firing range, a full 100-yard-long tunnel tations.
beneath the freeway.
Keeping spending in check was key to exceeding the
Outside, games and fun are in full swing at this mid- 50% net-to-gross benchmark for a Friends of NRA fundafternoon event. An air cannon is a perennial favorite of raiser. The group also conducted three pre-event raffles to
youngsters, while men gather around the Deer Pluck game build the bank. Nevertheless, most vital to their success
to get an NRA knife. There is plenty of action inside too, was the camaraderie of the Compton Hunting & Fishing
where anxious bidders carefully study the silent auction. Club members, who were encouraged, reminded and moWhen the dinner bell sounds, everyone selects their own tivated to attend so The NRA Foundation could continue
New York steak they barbecue to taste on massive charcoal to support local programs. The committee’s disciplined
grills and then fill up with sides from the helpful gentlemen approach to their uncommon event model resulted in rein the kitchen. Afterward, everyone moves inside for the cord financial results in a difficult economy. Groups like
live auction and prize drawings. The event ends at 8pm, this, who keep an eye on the ultimate goal of raising money
early enough for any nervous types to head home. Howev- wisely and efficiently, lead the way for others to follow.
er, it should be noted that the Club’s parking lot is a favorite nighttime staging area for Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet! Contact NRA
Department officers who patrol the area.
Field Representative, Lissa Davis at (714) 832-1355 or via
Other committees have said an outdoor venue is too dif- email at ldavis@nrahq.org for more information.
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Grants in Action
First Time Pheasant Hunters
By Judy L. Bedell
Freelance Writer - Reprinted from Capital Press Agricultural Newspaper, January 16th Edition
T
hanks to a generous grant from The NRA Foun- junior hunters and described the day as “fun”.Her day bedation, the third annual San Miguel Lions Club/ came even better when she won the drawing for one of two
Friends of NRA Junior Pheasant Hunt was held in brand new shotguns at the conclusion of the hunt. Enoch
November and gave twenty-one first time pheasant hunters Thompson of Atascadero was the other winner.
a chance to bag a bird and learn about safety, stewardship “We have some great donations here today and everyone
and patience.
is going to go home with a prize,” explained Jamrog. “Just
Hunt organizer John Jamrog welcomed everyone to the make sure you kids tell these people thank you that donated
Miller Bros. Ranch and outlined the events for the day. In all this stuff. When you go to their stores, let them know
addition to the novice hunters, returnees from previous you were out here.”
years brought the total of junior hunters to forty-five.
Jason Quick, NRA Senior Field Representative for Cen “We’ve got 200 birds here today and forty-five hunt- tral California explained the purpose of the Junior Hunt,
ers. That’s up from 30 last year so we are going to have a “We are really hoping the youth come away with a fun exgreat day… And remember, moms and dads, this isn’t Little perience in the outdoors. We really focus on safety and we
League, no backyard coaching,” said Jamrog.
want them to know that this is a really enjoyable sport and
After a safety orientation, the junior hunters who had one of the safest ones out there. Guns also teach responsinever shot pheasant before, each took a few clay birds to bility so that is what we are focusing on.”
assess their ability and comfort level. There were plenty of Quick credited the San Miguel Lions Club and Paso
volunteers from local ranches and hunting clubs to help.
Robles area Friends of NRA with sponsoring the event and
With safety the most important lesson of the day, the taking advantage of an NRA Foundation grant to bring the
first time pheasant hunters were
program to the youth of the area.
then guided one at a time to the
According to The NRA Founarea where the birds were planted
dation web-site, “State Grants are
and were given additional inawarded to eligible applicants for
struction on how to hunt over a
qualifying projects or activities that
dog. With so many new hunters
promote firearms and hunting safethere was a waiting line, but the
ty; enhance the marksmanship skills
adults assured the kids that paof those participating in the shooting
tience was a virtue that went right
sports; educate the general public
along with hunting responsibly.
about firearms in their historic, tech For first time pheasant hunter
nological, and artistic context; or
Daniel Phillips of Atascadero the
contribute to the general well-being
Senior Field Representative, Jason Quick handing out prizes
with event organizer John Jamrog. Every young hunter received
day could not have been better.
of the public at large. “ Quick ena prize donated by local gunshop owners and Friends of NRA
After waiting somewhat patiently
courages other non-profit groups to
for his turn, and carrying his grandpa’s Belgium Brown- take advantage of the grant program. Boy Scouts, 4-H, and
ing shotgun, he received instruction from hunt volunteer organizations that support youth are all eligible to apply.
Johnny Walker and then headed into the field where he In addition to shooting their first pheasant, the particibagged two birds in short time. Phillips planned to use the pants also learned how to clean one. The volunteers dempheasant to complete a cultural cooking assignment he had onstrated the technique on the first bird and then coached
in his French class.
the young hunters on their second bird.
“It is a good safe day. There are lots of people here. It is Victoria Dayton from Bryson Hesperia was all smiles
not a selfish kind of a thing where the adults want to get all and happy to add pheasant to her list of species she likes to
the birds. They get to learn about hunting. Most hunters hunt. She even described cleaning her bird as “fun”. Dayare good conservationists so we get to teach our kids about ton’s family planned on cooking the pheasant for Thanksconservation and to enjoy nature,” said Dennis Maxwell giving.
from King City. He brought his three kids down to the
hunt to experience a different type of hunting than the hogs For additional information on setting up a Junior Hunt or
and quail they were used to.
applying for a NRA Foundation contact Jason Quick at (805)
Maxwell’s daughter, Megan, was one of several female 239-4246 or jquick@nrahq.org.
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National News
Women
&
the
NRA
Why Female Membership Matters
Elizabeth D. Hellmann
National Program Coordinator, NRA Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics
W
hen women who love to shoot say they don’t belong to the NRA, I am flabbergasted. Usually
they say, “My husband belongs” or “My grandfather belongs” or their father or their brothers. I wonder
why women virtually choose to disenfranchise themselves
when it comes to gun ownership. Perhaps it is because
women are not aware of all the NRA has to offer.
In addition to protecting the right of all citizens (male
and female) to own guns, the NRA offers numerous programs for education, training, competition, and recognition
of achievement. Without
the NRA’s vigilance and the
educational opportunities
it provides, women would
lose a critical right. The
right to bear arms is as important to us as it is to men
– perhaps more so.
The NRA makes an important investment in the
future when it offers services and training specifically designed for women.
In doing so, the NRA
demonstrates that they are
dedicated to educating every citizen. The NRA’s commitment to Women’s Programs
provides key support for the perception of shooting clubs as
family-oriented clubs.
How Women Contribute to the NRA’s Success
If women help ensure the future of the shooting sports
by bringing friends and family into the fold, then offering
programs designed by and for women may help ensure longevity of a number of shooting and gun safety programs.
Not only are these programs geared towards marksmanship,
but they are also designed to increase home firearm safety
by teaching proper handling and good storage options. Often, women decide if their children will be allowed to learn
to shoot and whether there will be guns in the homes. They
may also determine how guns will be stored in the home.
The NRA provides
guidance and standards
for gun safety and firearms
training that are beyond
reproach. One measure of
our success is that we are
the unchallenged experts
in the field of gun safety.
Women who are eager for
knowledge will turn to us
for answers and for training, and we want to make
sure that they are welcome
here.
The NRA makes an
important investment in
the future when it offers service and educational experiences specifically designed for women. NRA’s commitment to
Women’s Programs provides key support for the perception
of shooting clubs as family-oriented clubs.
Women can be some of the hardest working, most valuable volunteers in any organization – including the National Rifle Association. We have extensive knowledge a on
variety of subjects, sure skills, and a willingness to share our
talents. But more importantly, women have influence. We
are a vast, under-utilized resource.
We hope each year, more and more women will learn
that they have a place in the NRA alongside their grandfathers, fathers, uncles, and brothers. Women belong here,
and we want them to bring their mothers, sisters, nieces,
and daughters with them.
Women on Target
Instructional
Shooting Clinics
The NRA Benefits Us All
Elizabeth Hellman will be directing a Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinic
at the Arlington-Fairfax IWLA on May 9, 2009, where women will learn about pistols,
rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, archery, personal safety, and concealed carry.
To learn about clinics near you, contact Elizabeth at womenontargetclinics@nrahq.org
November 1, 2008 - January 31, 2009
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Nevada
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California
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New York
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Washington
Mrs. Judith H. Lyons
Arizona
Mr. Douglas G. MacQueen
Virginia
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Virginia
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Michigan
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John D. Murchison
Texas
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Texas
Mr. and Mrs.
Larry Lee Perdue
Oklahoma
Mr. Wilson H. Phillips, Jr.
Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Jason M. Quick
California
Mr. and Mrs.
Robert A. Ringdahl
Virginia
Safari Club International Adirondack
New York
Mr. and Mrs.
Dustin L. Schwartz
Texas
The Clara Weiss Fund
Ohio
Mr. and Mrs.
Bruce W. Tillotson
Nebraska
Mr. Charles A. Thodt
Ohio
Mr. James F. Webert
Pennsylvania
Widener’s Reloading &
Shooting Supply, Inc.
Tennessee
Mr. Armour C. Winslow
Louisiana
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Texas
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California
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Mr. Lawrence F. Arnold
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Ms. Denise Barton
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Mr. and Mrs. Randy Bean
Texas
Mr. and Mrs.
Don G. Benson, Jr.
Texas
Mr. and Mrs.
David S. Berenson
Florida
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Florida
Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth E. Boroff
Ohio
Mr. Clifford T. Burgess, Jr.
Virginia
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California
Mr. Charles F. Clark
Washington
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Brian W. Clements
Pennsylvania
Mr. Timothy J. Cooney
Massachusetts
Mr. Raymond A. Corliss
New Hampshire
Cutler Real Estate
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Massachusetts
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New Jersey
Datasource Of Loudoun, Inc
Virginia
Delaware Antique Arms
Collectors Association, Inc.
Delaware
Mr. William J. Donarski
Wisconsin
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Illinois
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South Carolina
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Oregon
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Maryland
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Pennsylvania
Raymond P. Henkel, Ph.D.
Colorado
Mr. Edson P. Holland
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Dr. W. M. Hommerberg
Oregon
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California
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New York
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Virginia
Dr. S. M. Latta
North Carolina
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California
Mr. Robert S. Ludlum
Oregon
Mr. Daniel O. Maldonado
Texas
McDonald
Sportsmen’s Association
Pennsylvania
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Texas
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Arizona
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Washington
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Virginia
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New York
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Colorado
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Pennsylvania
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Massachusetts
Mr. Paul J. Roman
Pennsylvania
Marly Rusoff & Associates
New York
San-Lee Gun Club, Inc.
North Carolina
Mr. John N. Sax
California
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Massachusetts
Mr. Bruce A. Shaughnessy
Oregon
Mr. R. Scott Sibert
Texas
Mr. Ralph P. Simpson
New Jersey
Mr. Paul A. Surette
Massachusetts
Mr. and Mrs.
Craig P. Thompson
Arizona
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Trinkaus
California
Val Pak of Southern Virginia
Virginia
Dickie Walker
Family Foundation
Georgia
Mrs. Kathleen Walker
California
Mrs. Cynthia M. Whitley
Virginia
Mr. Terrance R. Whitley
Georgia
Mr. Justin Willette
Massachusetts
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Chris Campisi
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Ms. Catherine J. Ceresa
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Rob H. Greeson
Charles Wesley Gregory III
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Ms. Jane E. Griffin
Donald R. Hammond
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Cory N. Kizielewicz
Dr. S. M. Latta
Christopher M. Koehn
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Jerry Krause
Dr. S. M. Latta
John W. Lanius
Mr. John W. Lanius, Jr.
Wayne R. LaPierre
Ashland University, Ohio
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George Linhart
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Mr. Sean Roden
James L. Shumaker
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Joseph B. Eads
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Tim Freeman
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Touch of Glass
M. Lois Holleman
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Jim Jansen
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