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Rockcastle Shooting Center Hosts Tenn. Winter Series Sporting Clays Shoot

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.

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NRA Club University Heads to Orlando, Florida

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.

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