California Outdoor Heritage Alliance

Newhall, CA --(Ammoland.com)- The California Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA) and Uncommon Dialogue Films are pleased to present the “2011 Courage in Entertainment Award” to actor Joe Mantegna at the Oak Tree Gun Club on Saturday, June 11th.

Mantegna is being presented the award for his exceptional support of shooting, the Second Amendment, hunting, fishing, archery, and wildlife conservation. The award will be presented to Mantegna at the “2011 Hollywood Celebrity Sporting Clays Invitational” to be held this Saturday at the Oak Tree Gun Club, located at 23121 Coltrane Avenue, in Newhall, California.

Joe Mantegna, the Tony Award-winning star of TV’s Criminal Minds, is also well known for supporting the causes of our military veterans and our troops. Mantegna most recently hosted the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington DC.

“We are honored to be part of this great event and feel that those entertainers like Joe Mantegna who have the courage to stand up and publically support shooting, hunting and the Second Amendment need to be recognized and honored by our community,” stated Bill Gaines, President of the California Outdoor Heritage Alliance and the COHA Foundation. “We are also proud to partner with well known actor, Patrick Kilpatrick, and his production company, Uncommon Dialogue Films, to present this well-deserved award to Mr. Mantegna.”

The California Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA) is a union of conservation organizations, outdoor industry and individuals who support wildlife conservation and the preservation of our hunting and shooting heritage. COHA is the only 501(c)4 political advocacy organization dedicated solely to influencing legislative, regulatory, administrative and local government policy decisions in California which impact wildlife conservation and our outdoor traditions.

COHA Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization responsible for policy-related education and other outreach critical to the future of wildlife conservation and our hunting and shooting heritage. (Tax ID Number: 45-1258052)

The “2011 Hollywood Celebrity Sporting Clays Invitational” will be held on Saturday, June 11th, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Oak Tree Gun Club, 23121 Coltrane Avenue, Newhall, CA. For more information, contact Event Host, Patrick Kilpatrick, or Honorary Chairman and Event Co-Host Marina Susan, at (323) 252-8702 (cell), (323) 962-200 (office), (323) 962-3100 (fax) or via email at Kilpatrick203@gmail.com. For directions to the Oak Tree Gun Club please visit www.oaktreegunclub.com

Proceeds from the “2011 Hollywood Celebrity Sporting Clays Invitational” will benefit the following charitable organizations: Children of Heroes, Wounded Warriors; Guide On, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Children of Hero’s Wish Program and Gallant Few.

Civilian Marksmanship Program

CAMP PERRY, OHIO - -(Ammoland.com)- The CMP would like to welcome 22 newly affiliated clubs.

If you would like more information on affiliating with the CMP, please visit www.odcmp.com/Clubs/Affiliate.htm.

• · Exeter Sportsman’s Club, Exeter, NH
• · Enfield Outing Club Youth Shooting Team, Enfield, NH
• · New Jersey Firearms Academy, Jersey City, NJ
• · Inwood Fire Department Rod & Gun Club, Harbor Isle, NY
• · Daisytown Sportsman Club, Johnstown, PA
• · 4th Armored Historical Preservation Group, Glenside, PA
• · Tri State Gun and Archery, Counsel, TN
• · Oil Capital Rod & Gun Club, Broken Arrow, OK
• · Estes Park Gun & Archery Club Inc., Drake, CO
• · Floyd County Conservation Club, Georgetown, IN
• · Plummer Area Sportsman’s Club, Plummer, MN
• · Missouri University of Science & Technology Army ROTC, Rolla, MO
• · Caribou County Shooting Club, Montpelier, ID
• · Fighting Eagles Club, Cheney, WA
• · 4-H Patriot Shooting Club, Hampton, VA
• · Crawford County 4-H Shooting Sports, Vail, IA
• · Ridge Community High School, Davenport, FL
• · Boone County 4-H Shooting Sports Club, Albion, NE
• · Elite Equestrians 4-H Club, Alliance, OH
• · Bucks County Council BSA, Pipersville, PA
• · Box Butte Co. 4-H Shooting Sports, Alliance, NE
• · Osceola County 4-H Shooting Sports, Kissimmee, FL

About:
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a national organization dedicated to training and educating U. S. citizens in responsible uses of firearms and airguns through gun safety training, marksmanship training and competitions. The CMP is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) corporation that places its highest priority on serving youth through gun safety and marksmanship activities that encourage personal growth and build life skills. Visit: www.odcmp.com

New Ohio Gun Range

Shooters Gun Shop & Indoor Range

Huron, Ohio --(Ammoland.com)- Shooters Gun Shop & Indoor Range is in the process of building an Gun Shop & Indoor Gun Range in Huron, Ohio on the corner of Bogart & Boos Roads (near Sandusky, Ohio just 2 minutes from the route 250 and route 2 intersection)

We will have 18 Pistol 25 yard lanes and 18 Rifle 100 yard lanes.

The 83,000 square foot building will house both ranges, Gun Shop w/ onsite gun smith, 27,000 square feet of rental space for sports related events and banquets,

Five 225 square foot cabañas, a full restaurant that seats 140 people and a catering kitchen. We are also considering ammunition manufacturing to be housed here also.

This is a new structure with state of the art Mancom targeting systems and dividers. Our web site is under construction but it is up with all the membership information. www.shooterswanted.com I have been working deals for members that belong to other clubs or firearms organizations please call me if you or your club’s members would be interested in joining.

Grand Opening is to be Thanksgiving weekend 2011 over $25,000.00 in door prizes and giveaways.

Thank You

About:
Shooters Gun Shop & Indoor Range is a Ohio Corporation established in January 2011. Its’ goal is to promote firearms safety and proper training of individuals who have the right to bear arms in the United States of America. Shooters Gun Shop & Indoor Range was founded and is headed by Robin Scott Goretzki President. As a Service Connected Disabled American Veteran Robin has put together a core staff of Veteran and non Veteran Americans that will uphold a law abiding Americans constitutional right to bear arms, freedom of speech, and the American way of life. Visit: www.shootersgunshop-range.com

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

GLASGOW, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- A free youth shooting and archery skills event is scheduled for Tues., May 10 at the Glasgow Trap Club.

The event — which will include clay pigeon, turkey silhouette and air gun shooting stations, as well as an archery range — is open to area youths from fourth grade to age 17. Registration begins onsite at 5 p.m., and the field events will start at 5:30.

The event ends at dark.

Shotguns, ammunition, targets and archery equipment will be provided at no cost, and participants may bring their own firearms and ammunition if they prefer. Each educational station will be fully staffed by qualified instructors.

Also included at the event will be a section on wildlife identification and adaptation and a barbeque. The barbeque will be free for participating youths, but volunteers and parents who wish to eat will be asked for a free-will offering to help cover expenses. Door prizes will be awarded, and additional volunteers are invited to attend.

The Youth Day activities are co-sponsored by local chapters of Ducks Unlimited and the National Wild Turkey Federation, as well as the Glasgow Trap Club and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

The Glasgow Trap Club is located off Skylark Road on the west side of Glasgow toward the Sunnyside Golf & Country Club. For more information, call JD Solmonsen at 406-367-5157; Ed Sugg at 404-367-5100 Bryan Krumwiede at 406-228-4434; or Ron Selden at 406-228-3700.

Gun Club of America

NAPA, CA --(Ammoland.com)- The Gun Club of America (GCA) is an exclusive fraternity for people who love firearms.

In celebration of its 5th Anniversary the GCA is offering a FREE How-to Disassembly & Reassembly video for 21 of the most popular firearms as a special extra bonus just for joining as a Basic Brass Level Member.

Members of the Gun Club of America enjoy fun, fellowship, education and savings. The new GCA Brass Level membership is chock full of value starting with Hot Brass, a Members Only bi-monthly firearms magazine packed with informative articles and how-to projects, shooting tips, discount coupons, contests and games.

Members also receive access to the GCA Members Only website. It’s the only website with discussion forums, articles, deals and where firearms questions are answered by certified gunsmiths from the American Gunsmithing Institute. And if that is not enough, the Members Only GCA website allows members to buy and sell guns and parts for FREE.

In addition to the magazine and access to the GCA private website, members also receive industry discounts, 10%-20% or more off AGI Gunsmithing DVD video courses and invitations to shooting events including the bi-annual Gun Club of American Shooting BASH. New GCA Brass Level Members also receive their choice of an AGI firearms DVD course absolutely free (a $20.00 value). All of the above membership benefits normally cost $29.95 annually but for a limited time the GCA is rolling back the first year of Brass Level Membership to only $19.95; it’s like having a year membership for FREE. And, if at any time, a member is not happy, the Gun Club of America offers a 100% money back guarantee.

The Gun Club of America is the only “Politics-free” gun club that is all about great people enjoying firearms and having fun. For more info go to www.joinGCA.comor call 1-800-435-GCOA (4626).

Update: Lewistown Pistol Club reports, we are gong forward 100% with our events, our planning, and most of all our friendships of not only continuing our proud heritage but our constitutional rights as fellow shooters and gun owners.

Lewistown Pistol Club

The Lewistown Pistol Club had been making preparations to celebrate its proud history and 50th anniversary of serving law enforcement, competitive pistol shooters, and the training of local men and women in the safe handling of various firearms.

The club has been a loyal supporter of the second amendment rights and an NRA member club that was originally founded by employees of the Avisco Corporation, a company which is a historic cornerstone employer here in Mifflin County.

Since it’s inception as a not for profit organization, the Lewistown Pistol Club has had hundreds of members who have served our local communities by supporting our civilian and law enforcement communities as a training source, as well as producing a proud history of shooters who have consistently excelled at the Camp Perry National Competitions. In 2009, members of the club were part of the National Champion Service Pistol Team from Pennsylvania. The club is a current member and supports most of the major competitive pistol discipline organizations.

Now, as the result of a neighboring property being sold, the efforts of the new homeowner could close the club down. To date, the actions of our new neighbor have caused a short cancellation of a scheduled and prepaid match for over 100 shooters from 6 states and having PA DCNR to cease training at the club facilities- producing a significant loss of ongoing revenue.

Now, the neighbor has filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction barring the clubs use of their constructed shooting ranges using the argument that such use violates the safety zone laws of PA.

The case references Pacurariu vs. Com, 744 A.2d 389- claiming that the 34 P.S. 2505 grants protection to ANY HOMEOWNER WITH A DWELLING WITHIN 150 YARDS and makes it ILLEGAL to discharge ANY FIREARM within that safety zone for ANY REASON.

If successful, this case and the “Safety Zone” issue would not only end the use of firearms at the Lewistown Pistol Club, but could set a dangerous legal precedent that would have far reaching implications for many of our sister clubs throughout the commonwealth.

The Lewistown Pistol Club will continue to support a full schedule of events for the 2011 season. Please visit our website and watch for our upcoming NRA, Bullseye, IDPA, and USPSA events. The club has secured legal counsel, and anticipates significant legal expenses to prevail in this case. We have established and would welcome any and all help for our legal defense fund! Contributions can be made via PayPal on our website at www.lewistownpistolclub.com, or sent to Bruce Smith, club Vice-President and PRPA Director at 11898 Arrowhead Way, Mount Union PA 17066. Feel free to contact me directly with any questions you may have at bruce@wealthkare.com or 814-599-3700

Northeast Wisconsin High Power Rifle League

Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- A brief overview of the Northeast Wisconsin High Power Rifle League

This league had its beginnings in Sheboygan County back in the early ’80′s.

At that time it was known as the Sheboygan County Service Rifle League and consisted of teams from Kiel, Plymouth, Sheboygan, and Sheboygan Falls. We fired a standard 50-rnd NMC with three sighters right up front.

In those days a score of 450 was pretty impressive. Remember, the AR-15 was still just a blip on the horizon. The weapon of choice then was the M1.

After just a couple of years Plymouth dropped out of the league, but we them picked up Appleton. Then Valders came into the fold, and Waupaca was with us for a while, too. Valders, Sheboygan Falls, and Waupaca are now history but we’ve picked up Twin Cities (Neenah/Menasha) and Nicolet (Green Bay) over the years. This last year (2010) Kaukauna has joined forces with us as well. So our current roster stands at six teams.

During the summer months we shoot one match at each teams home facility. A competitor may shoot twice on any given day if he or she so chooses. At the end of the year, your three best scores are used to determine your rank in the over-all lineup. On any given match day, the three best scores in each stage of the match plus the aggregate are pitted against the three best from each other team. For example, Kiels three best offhand scores are matched against the three best offhand scores from Appleton, Twin Cities, Nicolet, etc. The high team gets 6 points for this with subsequent teams getting 5, 4, 3, and so on in the order of value from top to bottom. So if a team makes a “clean sweep” (6 points in each stage plus the aggregate) they can pick up a possible 30 points. At the end of the season, the team with the most accumulated points is declared the Winning Team for that year.

The cost of running this league is as follows. Each shooter must pay a once-per-year fee of $10.00 to get in. Then you pay a fee of $7.00 per match fired. The $10.00 entry fee gets you a T-Shirt with the league logo on it, and pays for your scores to be sent into the NRA. This is an NRA sanctioned league.

During February we have an annual awards banquet/business meeting to reap the fruits of our labor. There is a lot of camaraderie, and we have a pretty good time of it.

Scores have crept up over the years with better equipment coming on the market, and better talent. Today scores in the 480′s are not uncommon. We have even broached the 490′s on a few occasions. All shooting is done from 100-yds in this league.

If you live in an area where there are two or more neighboring teams within a reasonable driving distance you may wish to consider forming such a league. If you want any additional information, feel free to give me a call at 920-439-1253. Don J. Kemps or visit: www.newhighpower.com

Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore

Maryland --(Ammoland.com)- This is when I remind you of the critical importance of your vote in the General Election. What you do or fail to do on election day will play a part in determining the political future of Maryland for at least the next 4 years.

Please make a point of voting, urge your family members and friends to vote. Make copies of the candidate recommendations and distribute them. If you can, volunteer to be an election judge or work for your candidates at your voting precinct.

Our Methodology

When we make candidate recommendations, we are primarily concerned with the candidate’s position on 2nd Amendment issues. Unfortunately, the political landscape rarely presents us with clear cut decisions, especially when 2 or more candidates are equally qualified on 2nd Amendment criteria. We are then compelled to consider other factors as well.

There is probably no such thing as the perfect candidate. We must do the best we can for our members with the candidates who are running for election. Not recommending the best available candidate just because he or she is not the perfect candidate does a disservice to our members.

In a race between equally pro 2nd Amendment non-incumbent candidates, in addition to the candidate’s responses to our survey, any personal knowledge we have of the candidate, information from our members who bring their personal knowledge to our attention, related political experience, electability (being pro 2nd Amendment is not enough to get a candidate elected), the strength of the candidates personality.

When a race involves an incumbent running for re-election to the same seat or a different seat, the primary consideration is the incumbent’s past voting record. Many candidates know how to answer a questionnaire in order to gain the approval of this or that special interest group. Therefore, we consider candidate surveys to be of limited value, especially when an incumbent’s voting record is readily available.

Talk is cheap, votes are what count.

The very last and least consideration is the candidate’s political party affiliation. Race, gender, creed and any personal connections or issues we may have with a candidate are never considerations.

Difficult Decisions

This election, we were faced with difficult choices in many of the Maryland General Assembly races. We ultimately recommended some of the candidates District 8, District 30 because they are incumbents with voting records. We were very impressed with the following challengers and we believe that they would serve equally well if elected:

• District 8 – Senate: Dee Hodges is a former member of Mt. Washington Rod & Gun Club who spent many sessions in Annapolis testifying in support of our 2nd Amendment Rights. As President and then Chairman of the Maryland Taxpayers Association, she has testified for passage of a Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
• District 8 – House: Norma Secoura returned a perfect candidate survey and has related experience which would benefit her as a Delegate.
• District 30 – Senate: Ron Elfenbein combines strong support for the 2nd Amendment with the energy and enthusiasm to make good things happen for the citizens of Maryland.
• District 32 – House: Stephanie Hodges and David Starr, both presented solid pro-2nd Amendment candidate surveys and both are certainly worthy of serious consideration by gun owners in District 32.

GENERAL ELECTION – CANDIDATE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Candidate Recommendations are in Adobe “PDF” embedded below.

Please click the link below to download and save the Candidate Recommendations “PDF” file. Forward the recommendation to your personal email list, club email list, friends, family members, etc..

Remember to take the Candidate Recommendations with you when you vote!

Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore Candidate 2010 Election Recommendations

About:
Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc. (AGC), located in Marriottsville, Maryland. The Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc. was formed on July 1, 1944 when a number of World War II veterans in the Baltimore, Maryland area began looking for a place for recreational and competitive shooting. They organized with several other Baltimore area shooting clubs to form the “AGC” Visit: www.associatedgunclubs.org

AmmoLand Gun News

Montpelier, VA--(Ammoland.com)- The Cavalier Sporting Clays Shooting League is sponsoring a Fall Shooting League to improve your hunting and shooting skills from September 19 to October 28, 2010 at the Cavalier Rifle & Pistol Club, in Montpelier.

The league is open to all competitors and offers six different courses – published in advance – 50 shots each. The League is limited to 50 competitors with a registration fee set at $5/course of fire plus cost of clays.

For league rules, registration and schedule visit: www.CavalierSportingClays.com.

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- The National Shooting Sports Foundation has awarded grants totaling $231,796 to nine shooting facilities through its Range Partnership Grant Program.

New marketing strategies designed to motivate individuals, particularly youth and inactive shooters, to go target shooting and hunting dominated this year’s winning proposals.

“With target shooting participation at a record high, this is the perfect time to encourage millions of active shooters to share their passion for our sports with a youngster or adult newcomer,” said Steve Sanetti, president of NSSF, trade association for the firearms industry.

“Shooting ranges serve as learning and training centers for our sports, and these grants help ranges remind people in their communities that they can get a supervised, safe introduction to shooting close to home.”

Said Melissa Schilling, NSSF’s manager of recruitment and retention, “We’ve seen how successful these grants can be in fueling growth at shooting ranges around the country. More people are interested in shooting than ever before, and the proposals NSSF has funded remind them to give shooting a try.”

The following shooting facilities received grants:

• The Wyoming Antelope Club, St. Petersburg, Fla., $25,717.50, to fund the “Classic Rimfire Shooting Gallery” for recruiting new, young shooting participants by channeling their attraction for video games into a shooting arcade experience, conducted in a controlled environment that teaches firearms safety and the principles of marksmanship.
• Corry Rod & Gun Club, Corry, Pa., $3,500, for recruiting youth and their parents to shotgun sports, teaching safety and proper gun use. The goal is to make youth and their parents realize that recreational shooting and hunting are safe, fun, family-oriented, lifetime activities.
• Tripoli Triggers Firearms, Williamsport, Pa., $78,750, to introduce new shooters, lapsed shooters and in-home teams such as husbands and wives to training programs for handguns and personal protection, including the laws related to handgun ownership, shooting techniques and responsible firearms ownership. This program works with the region’s top businesses and the general public, providing a valuable community partnership.
• Cardinal Shooting Center, Columbus, Ohio, $31,185, for a marketing initiative to attract new shooters with an emphasis on youth and their families. This proposal includes promotion of a new sporting clays and 5-Stand ranges and publicizing the underutilized international bunker trap. Newcomers will be provided quality instruction and a positive experience — the keys to building lifelong participants.
• West Coast Armory Indoor Range, Bellevue, Wash., $33,936, for a regional marketing effort to promote shooting in a fun and contemporary manor to new firearms owners, youth and women. The strategy will utilize advertising training seminars and other programs in nontraditional media.
• A&S Indoor Pistol Range, Youngswood, Pa., $29,198.44, for a New Shooter Education Campaign. This multi-faceted marketing campaign will attract new shooters to the facility, with the expectation of increasing female participation by 40 percent and the retention rate of new shooters from 30 to 50 percent.
• Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Lansing, Mich., $16,510.00, to utilize Facebook and Google ads to raise awareness of shooting ranges in the state. The ads will link to DNRE, which is committed to helping grow the shooting sports and improve hunter skills and safety through practice at shooting ranges.
• St. Maries Gun Club, St. Maries, Idaho, $3,000, for a program to introduce youth to the proper safety of firearms and trapshooting while providing an opportunity for first-time adult shooters (parents or mentors) to shoot a round of trap free. This effort is being created to reactivate membership to a dormant club.
• Rushton Gun Club, Inc., West Monroe, La., $10,000, for the “Fathers Afield” program intended to introduce young men and women under the age of 15 to shooting, and then hunting, by working with mentors. The goal also is to recruit inactive hunters and shooters to serve as mentors, encouraging them to do so via a media marketing campaign.

This is the third year that NSSF has distributed funding to qualifying target ranges through its Range Partnership Grant Program. A total of 30 proposals were submitted for consideration.

Learn more about NSSF’s yearly Range Partnership Grant Program at nssf.org.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 5,500 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)-Big Bay Sportsman’s Club president Earl Bevins was honored with a Department of Natural Resources and Environment Partner in Conservation Award at the recent Natural Resources Commission meeting in Escanaba, Mich.

Bevins was honored for his dedication to teaching hunter education classes for the past 54 years. It is estimated that he has spent more than 2,000 hours volunteering to organize and teach the classes, both in Macomb County from 1956 to 1995, and in Marquette County from 1995 to present.

“Earl Bevins has been a good partner to the DNRE for a long time, dedicating more than 54 years to the mission of educating tomorrow’s outdoorsmen and women,” said DNRE Director Rebecca Humphries.

“He continues to find ways to involve his community in the conservation of our natural resources and environment, and we greatly appreciate his efforts.”

Bevins has been active in his local sportsman’s clubs, serving in the past as the president, vice president, and as a member of the board of directors for the Macomb County Sportsman’s Club. Now serving as the president of the Big Bay Sportsman’s Club, Bevins has helped the club with numerous projects to improve the clubhouse and develop a top-notch shooting range.

The DNRE also recognized Bevins’ role in helping the DNRE Fisheries Division improve the fishery on Big Bay by coordinating fish plantings and sucker removal. Additionally, Bevins plays an instrumental part in the success of the annual Big Bay Fishing Derby, which draws hundreds of anglers to the lake each year.

Individuals and organizations are nominated for the Partner in Conservation Award by DNRE employees for outstanding volunteer efforts to assist the department in natural resources protection and conservation. The award is given out six times a year at NRC meetings.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is committed to the conservation, protection, management, and accessible use and enjoyment of the state’s environment, natural resources and related economic interests for current and future generations. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/dnre.

Old Bridge Rifle & Pistol Club

Old Bridge, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- The Old Bridge Rifle and Pistol Club will be hosting a Black Powder Invitational on Saturday September 18th, 2010 at our out door range located at the end of Jake Brown Road off of route 516.

We are a group of competitive throwbacks to the 18th Century who enjoy the challenge of antique firearms, making clouds of smoke and playing with explosives!

Matches will be as follows: Rifle Match—3 Division (Flintlock, Cap & Inline) @ 50 & 100 yards aggregate. Side Match Fee $5.00.

Old Bridge Rifle & Pistol Club - Black Powder Invitational

Enter as often as you wish. Side Match Pistol Shoot—Any cap & ball pistol or single shot. 50% of collected fees to the winner. Side Match Rifle Shoot—Card cutting @ 20 yards. 50% of collected cash to the winner. Side Match Board Cutting—No Fee! Teams of 4 shooting for the Glory! And many more acts of foolishness that the we can devise for Side Matches!

$60 Registration Fee. Register Early by August 31, 2010, save $10.00 and guarantee your lunch. Fee includes Catered lunch, soft drinks (water & soda), and 50 & 100 yard rifle relays on B19 International targets. One-third of fees collected goes to the winner of each division. Prizes for 2nd & 3rd place winners To Be Determined.

We can accommodate shooters “out of the pouch” and tables will also be provided.

Please contact us at: Phone: 908 272 5513 E-mail: AnnaBrunner@verizon.net www.oldbridgerifle.com

Please mail checks to: Match Director – Lance Brunner 60 James Ave, Clark, NJ 07066

Directions to the range are located on our web sites: www.oldbridgerifle.com or www.obrpc.org GPS Coordinates are: 4024.871 7419.5125

On the Map: 40 Degrees 24’52.26″N 74 Degrees 19’30.75″W

Nebraska Firearms Owners Association

Lincoln, NE, –-(AmmoLand.com)- Saturday September 11th, 2010 Host: Grand Island Rifle Club 4692 W. Old Potash Hwy Grand Island, Nebraska

Agenda

• 10am- Setup. If you want to help out with preparation for the meeting , I can sure use some help
• 11am- Social hour commences after the flag is raised.
• Opening – US Flag raising. We have a Cub Scout pack conducting the flag raising for us.
• Noon – Catered meal by Whitefoot Market. Choice of 2 meats, with two sides and drinks .

$10 per person – Preregistration is required. Caterer needs a head count before Sept 1st Sign up on the forum http://www.nebraskafirepower.com/forum/index.php or by sending a check to: NFOA Meeting Preregistration PO box 419 Syracuse NE 68446

• 1pm- Member meeting. Discussion of the upcoming election for NFOA board of directors. Information on how to vote. Nominations for NFOA Board from the floor. Discussion of strategies for 2011 Legislative session.
• 2pm- US Flag retirement ceremony in honor of the lives lost on September 11th 2001. Conducted by Cub Scout pack 375 from Elkhorn, NE.

Please bring your retired US flags to the event for proper disposal. If you are like me, I have been flying the colors 24/7 – 365 since 9/11, and I have a large number of flags that require a dignified retirement. I included this to honor the fallen of the terrorist attacks on our country in 2001.

After the flag retirement is completed, any remaining flags will be properly retired by NFOA members of the American Legion.

• 3pm- Close . We will have ranges available for shooting rifle, pistol and shotgun. Events TBA. NRA certified range officers will be present. Bring your guns and ammo. Due to firearms being present, no alcohol will be allowed at this event.

Come enjoy the company, honor the sacrifices of 9/11 and Take a stand with the NFOA.

Mission:
Nebraska Firearms Owners Association (NFOA) is organized for the purpose of voicing the opinion of its membership to the Nebraska Legislature and other law making bodies within the state as well as Federal level, as it pertains to firearms. NFOA members will also make it a priority to educate residents on firearms related issues.

On the web: www.NebraskaFirearms.org or email: nefirearms@gmail.com for more information.

NRA Clubs & Associations

Indianapolis, In --(Ammoland.com)- NRA Clubs & Associations is pleased to announce the upcoming NRA Club University on Saturday, July 17, at the Radisson Indianapolis Airport Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. Club University is a unique one-day forum for businesses, shooting clubs and State Associations wishing to grow or enhance their operations. Sign up online at www.nrahq.org/clubs/club_university/registration.asp .

“Anyone interested in tweaking their membership capabilities, improving community relations, or adding women’s programs to their operation should attend,” said NRA National Clubs & Associations Manager, Elizabeth Bush.

“This is a great resource for club growth and success.”

Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, experts from the National Rifle Association will be on hand to address a variety of topics pertinent to the efficient operation of a gun range or club including: acquiring grants, increasing club membership, marketing, youth programs, and NRA’s Institute of Legislative Action. Members of the Indiana State Rifle & Pistol Association and club operations professionals will also be there to address range related issues, club insurance, competitive shooting programs, and much more!

This invitation is open to all shooting clubs, ranges, or anyone interested in becoming more involved in the shooting sports. Registration is limited. The $35 non-refundable registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, educational materials, a group breakout session, and an exclusive, interactive session with keynote speaker Ron Rosenberg.

Ron Rosenberg is a nationally recognized, award-winning expert on marketing and customer service and winner of the prestigious “International Marketer of the Year” award at the GKIC International Marketing Summit. He has authored several books and learning systems covering his proven strategies for unprecedented growth.

Reserve your spot now for the Indianapolis Club University by going to www.nrahq.org/clubs/club_university/registration.asp. For additional information, contact NRA Clubs & Associations at (800) NRA-CLUB (672-2582) or e-mail clubs@nrahq.org.

Ben Avery Shooting Facility

Arizona Game and Fish Department

Arizona --(AmmoLand.com)- Beginning Wednesday, May 12, the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Ben Avery Shooting Facility will be switching to its summer hours of operation to take advantage of the cooler morning temperatures and earlier sunrise.

To simplify the schedule and reduce confusion, the mid-day closures have been eliminated. Shooters can now enjoy the range anytime between the opening and closing hours. Hours vary slightly between the main firearm range and the shotgun range.

However, regardless of range, shooters should check in 30 minutes prior to closing time to ensure ample shooting opportunity.

Summer hours of operation are:

Main Range – pistol, rifle, and archery

• Monday – CLOSED
• Tuesday – CLOSED
• Wednesday – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Thursday – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday – 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Saturday – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday – 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Clay Target Center – shotgun

• Monday – CLOSED
• Tuesday – CLOSED
• Wednesday – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Thursday – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday – 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Clay Target Center note: Shooting during the hours after dark is limited to the trap and skeet fields only. There are no lights for the sporting clays courses.

Learn how to shoot, join a shooting program or league:
The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers a variety of structured introductory target shooting programs. There are programs for women, children, families, and co-ed participation. Department programs are taught by certified range safety officers to assure participants learn how to be safe, responsible, and skilled when using firearms, air guns or archery equipment. For many of these programs, the equipment is provided. To learn about the shooting programs available, contact the Ben Avery Shooting Facility at (623) 582-8313 or visit www.azgfd.gov/basf.

In addition to being a fun and safe recreational activity, target shooting also has a positive impact on local and rural economies. Target shooters’ purchases support local business, communities, and shooting ranges, benefiting the local workforce and their revenue streams. Furthermore, the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, a federal excise tax on the purchases of ammunition, firearms, and archery equipment, is collected and then appropriated back to state wildlife agencies for wildlife management, public access, and hunter safety and shooting programs.

The Ben Avery Shooting Facility is on the northwest corner of I-17 and Carefree Highway in north Phoenix, approximately 10 minutes north of Loop 101. The Clay Target Center is just west of the main facility. Located on 1,650 acres, Ben Avery is one of the largest government-operated recreational shooting complexes in the world. It averages more than 120,000 shooters per year and is home to a number of regional- and national-class competitions and other major events. Target shooting available at the facility includes rifle, pistol, air gun (indoor), shotgun, archery (indoor and outdoor), as well as a number of other specialty shooting disciplines.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s programs or activities, including employment practices, they may file a complaint with the Deputy Director, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, (602) 942-3000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste. 130, Arlington, VA 22203. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Deputy Director as listed above.

Rockcastle Shooting Center

Park City, KY – -(AmmoLand.com)- Overcast skies, wind and chilly temperatures, not typical for Kentucky; could not keep away the many registered shooters, from six states and as far away as Brazil from attending this past weekends event.

Rockcastle Shooting Center which is part of Park Mammoth Resort hosted the event. The 15 station designed Sporting Clay course with targets set by Bill McGuire provided seasoned shooters with challenging registered NSCA level targets.

Nick Noble, General Manager of Rockcastle Shooting Center said, “For our first sporting clays event out of the gate, we were really proud to have had the largest turnout of shooters for a Tennessee Winter Series event. Many of the shooters commented they’re looking forward to returning in September when Rockcastle Shooting Center hosts the Gamaliel Cup, in addition to our other 2010 planned shooting events which are posted on our web site.”

After the competition, shooters gathered in The Lodge and Conference Center to receive their awards and relax in The Lookout Restaurant to enjoy a southern style menu that closed out their shooting day. Additionally, Rockcastle Shooting Center hosted a First Shots® program later on in the day, which was well attended by area residents.

The Rockcastle Shooting Center, located in south-central Kentucky is nestled atop a wooded bluff and is a part of Park Mammoth Resort a historic resort in Park City, KY. The 2000 acre resort features a 100 guest room cozy lodge, restaurant and conference center, indoor heated pool, scenic nature trails, 27 hole regulation golf course and an all encompassing shooting center meeting the needs for all sporting clay, pistol and rifle shooting enthusiasts.

For further information of scheduled events at Rockcastle Shooting Center and the first class accommodations and amenities offered by Park Mammoth Resort, visit our web site at www.parkmammothresort.us or email our guest client services at info@parkmammothresort.us.

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA – -(AmmoLand.com)- NRA Clubs & Associations will hold their first NRA Club University of 2010 on March 13 at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando International Airport. Club University is a unique one-day forum for firearm retailers, gun ranges, clubs, or any related group with a desire to improve their shooting sports operation.

“This is our first Club University of 2010 and we’re very excited to hold it in Florida,” said NRA National Clubs & Associations Manager, Elizabeth Bush.

“Anyone interested in learning more about club insurance, membership drives, grant opportunities, or media relations, can spend a few hours with us for all the answers they need.”

Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, NRA staff and other experts in club operations will address pertinent topics of interest specifically recommended by organization leaders. Topics for discussion will include: marketing, maintaining club membership, range related issues, grants, club insurance, Youth Programs, Competitive Shooting, group breakout session and much more!

This invitation is open to all NRA members, shooting clubs, ranges, non-members and anyone interested in becoming more involved in the shooting sports. Registration is limited. The $35 non-refundable registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, educational materials, and a special presentation by keynote speaker Ron Rosenberg.

Ron Rosenberg is a nationally recognized, award-winning expert on marketing and customer service and a winner of the prestigious “International Marketer of the Year” award at the GKIC International Marketing Summit. He has authored several books and learning systems. Attendees will participate in a highly interactive session where Ron will share his proven strategies for unprecedented growth.

Located at 5828 Hazeltine National Drive in Orlando, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando International Airport is one of the newest hotels in the area with wireless access and complimentary on-site parking.

Register online today at www.nrahq.org/clubs/club_university/registration.asp. For additional information contact NRA Clubs & Associations at (800) NRA-CLUB (672-2582) or e-mail clubs@nrahq.org.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

Merigold Hunting Club

MERIGOLD, Miss.--(AmmoLand.com)- After years of planning, working together and looking for ways to enhance the value of a membership, the members of Merigold Hunting Club www.merigoldhuntingclub.com are pleased.

The dynamics of constructing a facility that can achieve each member’s objectives can be challenging. The leadership of Merigold worked in a fashion that utilized the skills of the membership.

“Merigold Hunting Club was built off of the vision of our founding members. We wanted to create another chapter in the lure of our club,” stated Andrew Westerfield, President of Merigold Hunting Club. “By using resources from within our membership, we felt that the experience at Merigold couldn’t be duplicated.”

“The lodge is such a success that we have had guests from all over the country come and stay with us”

Merigold’s lodge is 7,000 square feet, built from cypress, pecan, willow and poplar gathered from the grounds of Merigold Hunting Club. The lodge has three guest suites which each has a full bathroom, kitchen, bar, washer & dryer and sitting area. The lodge is centrally located between a new boat dock, game care center, and the crossroads to multiple hunting locations within the 13,000 acre club. The architects reviewed the needs of the club, reviewed the topography of the land and determined a fitting location. The lodge produces spectacular views of water, woods, cabins and food plots. The Board of Managers didn’t leave any stone uncovered. The lodge is also fully equipped with a full commercial kitchen and outside patio that can accommodate the entire membership, their families and friends.

Since the groundbreaking of the lodge, the 51 members of Merigold have enjoyed the new amenities. “The lodge is such a success that we have had guests from all over the country come and stay with us,” mentioned Westerfield.

The Mississippi Delta lures hunters from all over the world and the supply of premium clubs is dwindling. Merigold Hunting Club values their tradition and plans to continue building off of the natural resources that attracts hunters from all over the world.

Mississippi is known for its rich wildlife and commitment to natural resources. Merigold Hunting Club does not take that for granted. In the upcoming hunting seasons, Merigold, the oldest hunting charter in Mississippi, will continue to take advantage of Mississippi’s treasures.

Merigold Hunting Club, LLC is considered the Father of Mississippi Hunting Clubs dating back to its conception in 1911. Located just outside of Cleveland, Mississippi on over 13,000 acres, Merigold offers a premiere outdoor experience for members and their families. With a strong game and land management philosophy the members of Merigold have developed an exclusive outdoor experience designed specifically for the serious outdoorsman.

North Suburban Police Pistol League

Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs & Educators

Wisconsin --(AmmoLand.com)- The North Suburban Police Pistol League Inc, is a not-for-profit, law enforcement shooting club with over 225 law enforcement and civilian members from the Chicagoland and southern Wisconsin area.

The NSPPL is an affiliated club with the National Rifle Association, the Civilian Marksmanship Program, Illinois State Rifle Association, and WI-Force.

Many of the League’s members are certified through the National Rifle Association as Rifle & Pistol Coaches, Training Counselors, and Instructors. Through these members, the League also offers NRA Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer training. They also have a Certified Utah Concealed Firearm Permit Instructor on staff.

Peter J. Kolovos, is the Secretary/Treasurer, and Director of Training for the NSPPL. Pete runs the day to day operation of the League. He has been involved with firearms and competitive shooting since the late 1960′s. Pete is a Benefactor Life Member of both the NRA and the ISRA. Pete is a Certified Police Firearms Instructor, a Police Sub-Machinegun instructor, a NRA Level 3 Pistol Coach, a Level 2 Rifle Coach, a Utah CFP Instructor, and an NRA Training Counselor. He has also been a member of the NSPPL Executive Board for the last ten years. Since that time Pete’s taken the organization from a mere 30 members and expanded the League and many of it’s programs to where it is today! One of the finest shooting clubs in the Midwest.

About:
Wi-FORCE promotes and protects the shooting sports, hunting, and the lawful ownership and use of firearms in Wisconsin. We coordinate match schedules of member clubs, sanction the state championship matches, monitor and recommend legislation, and provide training and educational programs for our members, competitors and Wisconsin shooters. Wi-FORCE supports the interaction and education of all individuals and groups interested in the shooting sports and the natural right of citizens to own arms. Visit: www.wi-force.org

Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore

Maryland --(AmmoLand.com)- During the 2009 Session it became obvious that once again, Senator Brian Frosh was going to impose his personal bias and single-handedly stop the progress of the bill to establish civil immunity for person who are forced to defend themselves.

Thousands of emails poured into the Maryland General Assembly via the Civic Action Email system.

Frosh dismissed the outcry by saying that no one in his district had contacted him.

Maryland's Anti Gun Senator Brian Frosh

In response, gun rights groups send a specifically targeted postcard mailing to Frosh’s voting precinct.

The post cards were dropping at the post office on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Frosh immediately felt the heat. On Friday, April 3, 2009, Frosh posted a Blog on his website in a lame and disingenuous attempt to “justify” that which cannot be justified.

Senator Frosh’s Blog on SB 420 Civil Immunity Bill

Blog
SB420
Posted Apr 03 at 11 AM

Nearly 1,100 bills were introduced in the Maryland Senate this year. Unfortunately, more than a handful were “solutions in search of problems.” These bills were red herrings, generated by interest groups concerned with keeping their members engaged in the legislative process.

Senate Bill 420 is a classic example of a red herring.

Under current law, you may use reasonable force to repel a home invader without the risk of civil liability. Yet the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore and other pro-gun groups that support SB 420 claim that you could be sued by a home invader. They argue that their bill would solve that problem. They are wrong.

SB 420 would allow you to use violence against an intruder who breaks into your home with the intent to commit a burglary or crime of violence. The bill would deny you protection if you acted with malice or gross negligence. These terms – intent, malice, and gross negligence – would give rise to disputes that will fuel civil suits.

SB 420 would repeal the longstanding rule that you may act reasonably in defense of your home. Protecting unreasonable actions is, perhaps by definition, dangerous public policy. The bill invites violent responses, to no obvious good end.

At the public hearing on SB 420, I asked witnesses for examples of successful lawsuits against people who exercised their right to protect themselves and their families in their home. No one could identify a case, in Maryland or elsewhere, and no one has identified a case since the hearing.

The bottom line is clear: SB 420 seeks to solve a problem that does not exist. The bill’s proponents know this, and they are trying to change the subject. Rather than debating the merits of their idea, they are telling anyone who will listen that I am trying to “circumvent the will of the entire General Assembly.” They want you to think I oppose your right to protect yourself simply because I oppose their bill. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

State law protects your right to use reasonable force to protect yourself and your family in your home. I support that law. I will oppose attempts to undermine it, and I will continue to oppose bills designed to solve problems that do not exist.

As chairman of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, I am obligated to make sure the Senate focuses on the most important pieces of legislation – bills that are well-crafted and seek to offer good solutions to problems affecting Marylanders. SB 420 does not meet that test.

Click here for Senator Frosh’s Blog Entry:  http://www.brianfrosh.com/blog?key=1239

About:
Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc. (AGC), located in Marriottsville, Maryland. The Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc. was formed on July 1, 1944 when a number of World War II veterans in the Baltimore, Maryland area began looking for a place for recreational and competitive shooting. They organized with several other Baltimore area shooting clubs to form the “AGC”

GSG-5 Rifle with 10 Round Magazine

Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore

Maryland --(AmmoLand.com)- Contrary to previous reports regarding multiple types of .22 caliber rifles being considered to be copies of “assault weapons”, the Maryland State Police have so far defined only 1 model .22 rifle as a copy of an “assault weapon.”

In a letter dated October 7, 2009; the Maryland State Police wrote:

“Thank you for your September 7, 2009, electronic mail requesting a complete list of the .22 caliber rifles that have been determined to be copies of “assault weapons” and therefore subject to the seven-day waiting period and background check.A review of the Department’s files indicates that there are no records that provide a list of .22 caliber rifles that have been determined to be copies of assault weapons and subject to the seven-day waiting period and background check. Please note however, that the .22 Caliber, German Sport Gun (GSG-5) Rimfire is considered a copy of an assault weapon that is listed in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Title 5, and thereby subject to the seven-day waiting period and background check.

/s/
Laura L. Herman, Captain
Commander, Licensing Division
Department of State Police”

A call to the Maryland State Police (MSP) was place by the AGC at 12:30 PM on October 16, 2009. The AGC asked the (MSP): “Which of the guns on the firearms listed in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Title 5 is the German Sport Gun (GSG-5) considered to be a copy of?” The Sergeant who took the call did not know, and he promised to check and call back with an answer. After 45 minutes, the Sergeant called back and advised the AGC that, based upon its appearance, the .22 caliber rimfire GSG-5 is considered a copy of the 9mm H&K 94.

When questioned, the Sergeant also indicated that if anyone who purchased one of these firearms and subsequently sells it in a private sale, both the buyer and the seller could be prosecuted. The Maryland State Police have no plans to publish and distribute their new ruling to Maryland dealers, much less the general public.

Law abiding citizens are difficult to control, so it appears that the Maryland State Police are now working to expand their control by “creating” criminals out of unsuspecting law abiding citizens.

About:
Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc. (AGC), located in Marriottsville, Maryland. The Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc. was formed on July 1, 1944 when a number of World War II veterans in the Baltimore, Maryland area began looking for a place for recreational and competitive shooting. They organized with several other Baltimore area shooting clubs to form the “AGC”

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

KINSLEY, KS —-(AmmoLand.com)- On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Kinsley Gun Club will host its 17th Annual Kids Klassic trap shooting tournament for young shooters. Each youngster will fire at 100 targets. A $25 entry fee will include a custom T-shirt, lunch, and a chance to win a door prize, including a Remington 1100 Classic Trap shotgun, a Tri-Star SB shotgun, and one of two Remington .22-caliber rifles — all provided by area businesses and the shooting fraternity. The entry fee does not include shells.

Shooters will compete for trophies, Olympic-style medallions, shotgun shells, and other prizes in four age groups for individuals and five-person teams. Ten $100 savings bonds will be awarded by drawing, so everyone has a chance to win. Other awards include 19 flats of shotgun shells and individual trophies for four age groups with special awards to 4-H members. The top three five-shooter teams earn trophies and shells. A trophy and prize will be reserved for the top girl shooter, as well.

While everyone high school age and younger is welcome to attend, participants who enter must be strong enough to handle a shotgun safely and are expected to know the basic rules and etiquette of trapshooting. The shoot is not for beginners.

Entries (including T-shirt sizes and number of adults for lunch) must be received by Sept. 14. To enter, receive an official program, receive more information, or find out where to practice close to home, phone toll free at 1-888-324-5445, email franko@gbta.net, or write to Frank O’Brien, P. O. Box 351, Lewis, KS 67552.

About:
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is a cabinet-level agency with a Secretary appointed by the Governor. A seven-member, bipartisan commission, also appointed by the Governor, advises the Secretary and approves regulations governing outdoor recreation and fish and wildlife resources in Kansas. The commission conducts business during regular public sessions.

National Rifle Association

Sacramento, California --(AmmoLand.com)- NRA Clubs & Associations opens registration for their the upcoming NRA Club University at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3 at the Radisson Hotel on 500 Leisure Lane in Sacramento, California.

A unique one-day forum for all firearms group with a desire to expand, Club University covers subjects such as membership, grant application, women’s programs, and business planning. Anyone can sign up for the workshop at www.nrahq.org/clubs/club_university/registration.asp.

“A range or gun club is like any other business,” said NRA National Clubs & Associations Manager, Elizabeth Bush. “You need to know about insurance, membership drives, media relations, and more. Instead of spending a few weeks or months trying to figure it out yourself, spend a few hours with us and get all the answers you need.”

In addition to the NRA Club University staff, members of the California State Rifle & Pistol Association as well as club operation experts will participate in the seminar. “We try to provide as wide a selection of expertise,” explained Bush. Topics on the agenda include increasing membership, range related issues, club insurance, the NRA Institute of Legislative Action, youth programs, and much more!

Returning to the workshop is award-winning marketing and customer service expert Ron Rosenberg. A nationally recognized author and GKIC’s “International Marketer of the Year,” Mr. Rosenberg will lead attendees in a highly interactive session where Ron share’s his proven strategies for unprecedented growth.

NRA Club University is open to anyone with an interest in the shooting sports. For a non-refundable $30 registration fee, each participant earns access to the workshop, Mr. Rosenberg presentation, educational materials, meals, and door prizes. Additional information can be found at https://www.nrahq.org/clubs/club_university/, by emailing us at clubs@nrahq.org, or calling NRA Clubs & Associations at (800) NRA-CLUB (672-2582).

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

International Training Incorporated

Dilley, TX --(AmmoLand.com)- International Training Inc. will be holding a RangeMaster Course and Seminar on December 1 -13, 2009 at the Embassy Suites San Antonio, International Airport with a 4th day optional at the ITI range.

This course is for administrators, instructors, rangemasters and all officers looking to elevate their programs. ITI instructors will provide an overview of effective, relevant and realistic training programs that will include Surveillance for Facilities and Routine Travel with Gregory Reid, Tactical Anatomy with Dr. James Williams, Creating Alternate Funding with Luis Collazo, Chief of Police (Ret.), Officer Statistics with Ben Kurata, and Bank Miller, ITI Director of Law Enforcement Operations will provide the overview.

About:
International Training Incorporated (ITI), a subsidiary of WSI, has been in business for twenty years. Since our founding, we have been committed to providing benchmark security training programs emphasizing professionalism, quality, customer service, and fair price.

Gun Owners' Action League - The Official Firearms Association of Massachusetts

Framingham, Massachusetts - -(AmmoLand.com)-The public hearing for the Governor’s regulatory proposals concerning club events “Firearm Exhibitions” and the redefining of “Bona Fide Collector” was held today at the State Police Headquarters in Framingham.

The hearing was to begin at 10:00 am but was slightly delayed as the State Police had to move the hearing to the gymnasium do to the large attendance. Approximately 150 citizens took the time to attend today’s hearing in opposition to the Governor’s proposed regulations. Not a single person in attendance spoke in favor of them.

There was a tremendous representation of the firearms community in attendance. Clubs from all over the state sent members to testify including Fin Fur and Feather of Millis, Holbrook Sportsmen’s Club, Maspenock Rod & Gun Club, Danvers Fish & Game, Reading Rifle & Revolver Club, Haverhill Hound Rod & Gun Club, Southborough Rod & Gun Club, MRA, Braintree Rifle & Pistol Club, Harvard Sportsmen’s Club, Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club, MIT Pistol & Rifle Club, Hopkinton Sportsmen’s Club, Bass River Rod & Gun Club and others.

GOAL was also very pleased to see the many junior shooters, parents and coaches that took the time to come to the hearing and testify against the proposed regulations. It was very inspiring to listen to the junior shooters talk about how the shooting sports had changed their lives for the better. Perhaps one of the most memorable quotes of the day came from junior’s coach Rick Johnson who concluded his testimony by stating: “Laws and regulations don’t save lives, education does.”

GOAL would like to thank State Representatives George Peterson and John Fernandes came to the hearing to testify in opposition of the proposal. Representative Carolyn Dykema also sent her legislative aide to attend the hearing.

Others that came to testify against the regulations included Jake McGuigan of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Lt. Scott Sencabaugh, of the Willmington PD, Michelle Young and Brian Pouliot Harvard law students, representatives from the Boy Scouts and Selectwoman Elizabeth Coughlin.

“I am always proud to have the honor of representing our members, today I was exceptionally proud. The well thought out personal testimony that our members provided today expressed the intelligence, passion and personal investment they have in standing up for their rights,” said Jim Wallace Executive Director of GOAL. “To watch these junior shooters get up in front of a large audience and stand up against a government that is trying to destroy their heritage was a lesson for all of us and a sight I will not soon forget.”

It was announced at the hearing that the period to submit written comments on the regulations has been extended to Friday, July 24, 2009. To submit written comments, please send them attn: Catherine Bailey, Assistant General Counsel, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, One Ashburton Place, Room 2133, Boston, MA 02108.

No action was taken on the regulations at today’s hearings. We should know within a few weeks what the administration intends to do with them.

GOAL would like to thank all of those who traveled and took time out of their day to attend and testify. Attached is the the written testimony that GOAL provided at today’s hearing.

Testimony on the Firearms Exhibitions Regulations

Testimony on the Bona Fide Collectors Regulations

About:
Gun Owners’ Action League is the official state firearms association in Massachusetts. We are an association of law-abiding citizens who believe in the basic right of firearms ownership for competition, recreation and self-protection. GOAL works hard to defend the Constitution and the Bill of Rights against those in Massachusetts who wish to infringe upon the freedoms guaranteed by our forefathers. The programs sponsored and developed by Gun Owners’ Action League are supported by competitors, sportsmen, recreational shooters and law enforcement throughout the state. We were formed in 1974 to protect the right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We are recognized as the state’s premier gun rights association. www.goal.org

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA – -(AmmoLand.com)- The Carmi Rifle Club will host an NRA Day Youth SportsFest at their facility in Carmi, Illinois on June 6th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All youth ages 9 to 18 are welcome to participate.

The day’s activities will include a lesson in firearms safety and instruction with shotguns, centerfire pistols, rifles and .22 caliber pistols, The cost of the event is $30 and includes all equipment and a picnic lunch.

For more information on NRA Day, contact Amanda Millward, Shooting Sports Camp Coordinator at (703) 267-1591 or visit www.nrahq.org/education/shootingcamp.asp. To learn more about this event, contact Valinda Rowe at 618-963-2788.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club will host a NRA Day Family Shooting Sports Camp at their facility on May 30th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Alpine, California. This free event is open to the public for people over the age of six.

This goal of this event is to introduce families to a variety of shooting sports and outdoor activities in a safe, supervised, and enjoyable environment. The day’s activities will include a gun safety course, hunter safety trail, wildlife identification, and working dog demonstrations by the San Diego Police Department. Participants will also have the chance to shoot air rifles, .22 pistols, rifles, and shotguns.

Each participant will receive a comprehensive gun safety lesson, gun safety brochure, and free lunch. The first 200 children will also receive a free t-shirt. Please do not bring firearms or ammunition as these will be provided by Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club.

For more information on NRA Day, contact Amanda Millward, Shooting Sports Camp Coordinator at (703) 267-1591 or visit www.nrahq.org/education/shootingcamp.asp. To learn more about this event, contact Mike Shutters at (619) 742-7764 or mshutters@spamcom.net.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA - -(AmmoLand.com)- The Four Corners Rod & Gun Club will host their 24th Annual NRA Day Shooting Sports and Competition Camp at their facility May 23 – 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. near Salem, Oregon.

Participants will receive instruction from a world-class coaching staff in .22 caliber smallbore rifle, Sporter air rifle, and Precision air rifle. The first two days of the camp are dedicated to coaching with a NRA-sanctioned match to be held on the final day. The competition will be a three-position match, including shooting from standing, kneeling, and prone positions.

The event and subsequent match is open to all juniors ages 12 and over and is tailored towards shooters 12 to 20 years of age. The cost of the camp is $150.00 and includes morning snacks and lunch. Preregistration is encouraged.

For more information on NRA Day, contact Amanda Millward, Shooting Sports Camp Coordinator at (703) 267-1591 or visit www.nrahq.org/education/shootingcamp.asp. To learn more about this event, contact Camp Director Eric Green at 503-999-2202 or shootingcamp2009@yahoo.com.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

Ruffed Grouse Society

Michigan - -(TheOutdoorWire.com)- The Southwest Michigan Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) will present its second annual Gun Dog Training Seminar on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Willow Lake Sportsmen’s Club, 51704 North U.S. 131, Three Rivers, Michigan beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Sponsored by Purina, under the trainer ship of Purina pro staffer Steve Grossman (pointing breeds) and assisted by Andrew Green (flushing breeds) the one day clinic will get you and your dog working together as a hunting team.

The program consists of a group session from 9 a.m. – noon, with personal instruction and field work (following the lunch break) from 1-4:30 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring their dogs. (Prefer ages of 6 months and up).

Limited to 25 participants, registration is $75 per person and includes lunch. Participants must register by April 29th, and full payment is required at time of registration. To register contact Jim Altman at 269-342-1337, 269-731-5271 or by email at autotech@mei.net .

About:
Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society is the one international wildlife conservation organization dedicated to promoting conditions suitable for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and related wildlife to sustain our sport hunting tradition and outdoor heritage.

Information on the RGS, its mission, management projects and membership can be found on the web at: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org.

FAIRFAX, VA – -(AmmoLand.com)- The Spokane Rifle Club will host their 20th Annual Inland Empire NRA Day Competition Camp at their facility near Spokane, Washington on April 18-19th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The three-position smallbore rifle camp for junior shooters will include both classroom lectures and live practice on the range for $65.00. This event is open to all juniors, but is geared towards experienced smallbore shooters who must provide their own equipment.

For more information on NRA Day, contact Amanda Millward, Shooting Sports Camp Coordinator at (703) 267-1591 or visit www.nrahq.org/education/shootingcamp.asp. To learn more about this event, contact Mike Furrer at 509-710-8884.

Kerrin S. Brinkman
National Rifle Association ~ Since 1871
Writer, Media Relations Division
11250 Waples Mill Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
Office: 703-267-1538
Fax: 703-267-3996
kbrinkman@nrahq.org

“We confide in our strength without boasting of it; we respect that of others without fearing it.” ~ Thomas Jefferson

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Weatherby Nation

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Founded in 1982, Whitetails Unlimited is a national nonprofit conservation organization. Our mission is to raise funds in support of education, habitat enhancement and acquisition, and the preservation of the hunting tradition for the benefit of the white-tailed deer and other wildlife. When it comes to the whitetail and its environment, WTU’s degree of professionalism and dedication has earned us the reputation of being the nation’s premier whitetail organization.

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.

GRAND OPENING FOR PUBLIC SET FOR FEBRUARY 6 – 8

Silver Eagle Group

ASHBURN, Va. – -(AmmoLand.com)- The Silver Eagle Group – the nation’s largest indoor training facility – will debut its state-of-the-art Scenario Area designed for law enforcement, military agencies and private citizens, February 6 – 8, as part of the official public Grand Opening of the new venue in Ashburn, Va.

The Silver Eagle Group (www.silvereagle-group.com) is located at 44620 Guilford Drive in Loudoun County, Va., in the Beaumeade Industrial Park. For information on memberships, passes, directions and hours of operation, visit the website or call 703-723-5173.

The Scenario Area is the final piece of the puzzle for the 65,000 square feet, industry-leading venue. At 22,000 square feet, the Scenario Area is an enormous multi-level and multi-functional space featuring many common situations facing law enforcement, military personnel, and private citizens on a regular basis.

The Scenario Area features:

– Two-story, single family home – Office – School – Bar / nightclub – Modular wall area capable of being reconfigured to any scenario – Indoor vehicle movement area – Viewing platform – Alleyways throughout the entire space

The Scenario Area has the capacity to hold several vehicles, including large buses. The venue also can accommodate an airplane fuselage.  The Scenario Area is capable of “operation” in low-level lighting and also complete darkness.  In addition, the Scenario Area has camera and microphone recording systems that allow for day and low-light recording with playback for debriefing.

ABOUT SILVER EAGLE GROUP:
The Silver Eagle Group (SEG) is the nation’s largest indoor training center and private club. Located in Ashburn, Va., SEG is a state-of-the-art shooting sports venue and executive club with a capacity in excess of 65,000 square feet.  The SEG combines the amenities of an executive club – including a coffee bar and a wide array of merchandise – with more than 30 shooting lanes and a 22,000 square-foot Scenario Area offering unparalleled training for law enforcement/military personnel and the public sector.

Washington – -(AmmoLand.com)- With votes in and ballots counted, the Bainbridge Island Sportsmen’ss Club welcomes its newly elected officers for 2009. Attorney Lynda McMaken (http://www.lyndahmcmaken.com) was elected President of the club, with Steve Korn as Vice President and Debbie Cauthers as Treasurer. Trustees for 2009 are Jim Walkowski, Matt Haney, Steve Carstensen, Steve Humphrey, Pete Cholometes and Robert Cromwell.

I consider it an honor to have been elected President of the Bainbridge Sportsmen’ss Club, a Bainbridge Island tradition for eight decades. says McMaken. I intend to work hard to further the club’s reputation as an outstanding resource for our sportsmen and sportswomen. I encourage everyone in the area to visit and join our growing membership.

The new officers and trustees are preparing for an exciting year that will see improvements to the pistol range and clubhouse, and beginning work on the brand new archery range. Club members expressed gratitude for the tireless leadership and dedication of outgoing President Steve Korn. Korn, in turn, thanked outgoing Treasurer Bill Omaits for his valuable work over the years.

The Bainbridge Island Sportsman Club, founded in 1929, promotes conservation of our natural resources and provides recreational, educational and charitable opportunities. Located on 17 wooded acres at 8203 Sportsman Club Road, Bainbridge Island, Wash., the club provides a venue for members to enjoy safe and courteous use of their firearms.

The club welcomes visitors and new members. For more information, a calendar of events and a copy of the latest newsletter – The Sportsman – please visit the Bainbridge Island Sportsmen’s Club website at www.bainbridgesportsmensclub.org . Mailing address is PO BOX 10421, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Phone: (206) 780-9374

Creedmoor Sports

Port Clinton, OH - -(AmmoLand.com)- We welcome you to attend the 3rd Eastern CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches. These matches are hosted by the North State Shooting Club (NSSC) at Camp Butner, North Carolina, May 2-10, 2009.

All interested shooters, whether new or experienced, recreation-oriented shooters or national championship contenders are invited to participate in these unique, national-level competitions.

NEW IN 2009. The CMP Games match schedule has been changed to offer more events and shooting opportunities to more shooters. Click Here for key program changes for 2009.

Creedmoor Sports has been manufacturing top quality products for the competitive rifle shooter and tactical sniper since 1979.

Our product line includes our World famous “Hardback” shooting coat , shooting mats , shooting stools and many other products for the serious competitive rifle shooter. Our Hardback Coats are worn by past and present Champions including David Tubb, Norm Houle, Dennis DeMille, Wyatt Tubb, James Fox and many others.
We currently sponsor the Creedmoor Cup East in the spring and the Creedmoor Cup West in the fall. Please join us.

United States Practical Shooting Association

WHO:
United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) – the governing body of sport of Practical Shooting in the U.S.

WHAT:
The United State Practical Shooting Association’s (USPSA) Area 4 Championships will host top shooters from across the country. Approximately 130 shooters from 11 states are expected to compete.

Shooters will compete for the Area 4 Championship title in USPSA’s Open, Limited, Limited-10, Production, Revolver and Single Stack divisions. Additionally honors will be awarded in the categories of High Lady, Senior, Super Senior and Junior Shooter.

Area 4, one of the eight USPSA shooting regions in the country, is made up of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas but competitors from Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, New York and Utah are expected to attend.

WHERE:
San Angelo Gun Club
8055 Hwy 853 (Arden Road)
San Angelo, TX85207
(325) 942-8991
www.sanangelogunclub.org
Directions http://www.sanangelogunclub.org/general/map.htm

WHEN:
Friday through Sunday, November 14-16, 2008
Competition begins 8:30am each morning

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