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Winchester Ammunition Named Friends of NRA TV Sponsor

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FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The National Rifle Association is proud to announce Winchester Ammunition as a new Sharpshooter Sponsor and exclusive ammunition sponsor for The NRA Foundation’s Friends of NRA television show.

“Winchester is a recognized leader in supporting our hunting and shooting sports heritage and partnering with the Friends of NRA demonstrates a strong commitment to our customers and the industry,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Friends of NRA airs Sundays at 10:00 PM EST on the Outdoor Channel. Hosted by retired Major League Baseball player Matt Duff and professional shooter Jessie Harrison, the show follows Matt and Jessie as they travel across the United States to explore the history and impact of Friends of NRA, the multi-million dollar grassroots fund-raising program.

“We are proud to welcome Winchester to our Friends of NRA family,” said Kyle Weaver, Managing Director of NRA’s Field Operations Division. “The quality of their products will be demonstrated on Friends of NRA and will generate further interest in both their products and our program.”

Winchester Ammunition

About Winchester: Founded in 1866, Winchester is one of the world’s most widely recognized and respected brand names and is a major global supplier of sporting ammunition. Winchester prides itself on producing high-quality products and takes a leading role in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and shooting sports programs. See their website at http://www.winchester.com for additional information.

About Friends of NRA: The Friends of NRA television show follows Matt Duff and Jessie Harrison as they travel across the country experiencing the impact made by the NRA. Learn more by visiting their website at http://www.friendsofnra.tv. For sponsorship inquires, contact Event Services Manager Jeremy Greene at (703) 267-1354 or jgreene@nrahq.org.

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Benelli USA Named Friends of NRA TV Sponsor

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FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The NRA Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with Benelli USA as a Sharpshooter Sponsor for the Friends of NRA TV show.

Presented by Brunton, Friends of NRA airs Sundays at 10:00 PM EST on the Outdoor Channel. Hosted by retired Major League Baseball player Matt Duff and professional shooter Jessie Harrison, the show follows the two as they travel across the United States to explore the history and impact of the multi-million dollar grassroots fund-raising program Friends of NRA.

“Since Benelli USA’s creation in 1997, we have profoundly appreciated the work and accomplishments of NRA,” said Jason Evans, Vice President of Sales at Benelli USA. “The protection of individual freedoms is a very important part of our corporate and personal duties; the best avenue to ensure these rights remain strong and unwavering is support of the Friends of NRA. They are an organization which will protect all Americans and their rights, now and into the future.”

Along with Sharpshooter Sponsor status, Benelli USA is also the exclusive shotgun sponsor of the Friends of NRA television show and manufacturer of the 2012 Friends of NRA Gun of the Year – an Ultra Light 12GA shotgun.

“We are proud to welcome the Benelli Ultra Light 12GA shotgun as the Friends of NRA Gun of the Year and excited to have Benelli USA as a member of the Friends of NRA family,” said Kyle Weaver, Managing Director of NRA’s Field Operations Division. “The quality of their products will be demonstrated on Friends of NRA and will generate further interest in both their products and our program.”

Benelli USA

Benelli is renowned for its high quality shotguns, cutting-edge design, technology and manufacturing. With more than 120 models, their shotguns are used by military, law enforcement and civilians all over the world. See their website at http://www.benelliusa.com/ for additional information.

The Friends of NRA television show follows the adventures of Matt Duff and Jessie Harrison as they travel across the country to witness the impact of the NRA. Learn more by visiting their website at http://www.friendsofnra.tv. For sponsorship inquires, contact Event Services Manager Jeremy Greene at (703) 267-1354 or jgreene@nrahq.org.

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