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NRA Disabled Shooting Services Plan Open Range Day for April 11, 2009

FAIRFAX, Va. — -(AmmoLand.com)- Open Range Day is the latest program offered by the National Rifle Association’s Disabled Shooting Services. The event is April 11, 2009 at Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The day focuses on introductory shooting for people with physical disabilities and will offer shotgun, rifle, pistol, and air rifle instruction.

Disabled Shooting Services Manager Vanessa Warner expects around 80 participants for the inaugural event. “This is a pilot program for what we hope to expand to a national program,” Warner said. “The response has been huge, from folks who would like to participate to manufacturers who want to make donations or loans of equipment.”

Warner has secured the support of Colt Defense, Ruger Firearms, White Flyer Target, Remington, Kowa Optimed, Birchwood Casey, Davidson’s, Beeman, and Lapua. “We’re still accepting door prize donations,” Warner said.

The event kicks off with safety instruction conducted by NRA-certified instructors. Participants will enjoy the opportunity to fire a wide variety of firearms.

“The NRA serves as a resource for all shooters and is especially pleased to be able to welcome new shooters into the community,” NRA Executive Director of General Operations Kayne Robinson said. “Open Range Day will introduce safe firearm handling to people who otherwise might not have the opportunity.”

Warner can be reached at NRA Headquarters by calling (703) 267-1495 or e-mailing disabled_shooting@nrahq.org. To learn more about NRA’s disabled shooting programs, visit http://www.nrahq.org/disabled.asp.

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NRA Club University To Be Held In Nashville, TN

FAIRFAX, Va. — NRA Field Operations is pleased to announce NRA Club University will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 21 at the Hotel Preston, 733 Briley Parkway, Nashville, TN 37217.  NRA Club University is a unique forum for shooting clubs and State Associations wishing to grow or enhance their operations.

The Tennessee Shooting Sports Association, area clubs, NRA staff and other experts in club operations will address pertinent topics of interest specifically recommended by club leaders.  Topics for discussion will include: how to promote your club, how to maintain club membership and recruit new members, issues faced by range owners, opportunities for NRA Foundation Grants, club insurance, the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action, NRA Youth Programs, and NRA Women’s Programs.

This invitation is open to all shooting clubs. Registration is limited and is accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cost to attend is $30 per person and includes complementary breakfast, catered lunch, educational materials to take back to your club, plus a chance to win two door prizes.  Prizes include a Remington R-15 Rifle .223 Caliber Camo, donated by Joe Lundberg of Hero-Gear, LLC <http://www.hero-gear.com> , and a Fighting Rifle Course (2-day class) & Advanced Fighting Rifle Course (2-day class), courtesy of Tracy Hightower and Tactical Response.

Register online at www.nrahq.org. For additional information, contact Son Nguyen, NRA Clubs & Associations at (800) 672-3888, Ext. 1345 or (703) 267-1345 or by e-mail at clubs@nrahq.org.

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