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VCDL Gun Shows & Firearms Events  8/11/09

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Virginia - -(AmmoLand.com)- The Virginia Citizens Defense League thanks the following member-activists who generously gave of their time to advance and help defend the rights of their fellow gun owners by working our recruiting and information booths at gun shows around the state.

Hampton, July 4-5 Doug Kelsey, Joel Michello, Gerald Brunner, Doug Peterson, Mike Welker, Bradford & Margaret Bradach, Virginia Griggs, Dennis Beason, Mike Ford, and Ron Lilly

Stafford TEA Party, July 4 Scott Elston, Kevin Kilcoyne, David Gilmore, Lou Centorcelli

Richmond, July 11-12 Gene Byer, Debra and Brian Weidman, Terri and Speedy Mercer, Ingo Haus, Frank Shendock, George Lawson, Carl Shuler, David Crosby, Paul Henick, and Audrey Muehleisen

Gander Mountain (Fredericksburg), July 11 David Gilmore, Audrey Gilmore

Salem, July 18-19 Philip Honaker, Ken Modica, Kathy Smith, Ray Epling, Bruce Powers, Joe Eiermann, Sonny Hannah, Shannon Honaker, Bill Padgett, Sherrill Smith, Al Steed Jr., John Everett, Craig Lawernce, Ken Hall, Don Beheler, and Dave Knight

Chantilly, July 24-26 Kenneth Bullock, Max Padon, William Tansill, Alan Gideon, David Green, Jay and Margot Alexander, Thomas Pietras, Russell Krull, Wanda Richards, Jeff Fuller, David Platte, Arielle Marcus, Margaret Marcus, Marco Handy, Vin Miragli, Roger “Hawk” Scarbrough, Margaret Gentges, Frank Gentges, Thomas Wagner, Dr. Jerry Coffey, Alek Paulson, and Danny Paulson

VA Outdoor Sportsman Classic (Roanoke), July 31-Aug 2 Bruce Powers, Joe Eierman, James Ellison, Dave Knight, Sherrill Smith, Ken Hall, Jake Aaron, Linda Steed, Stephen Meikle, and Al Steed Jr.

As an all volunteer organization, VCDL depends on YOU to volunteer your time at our area events, where we recruit new activists and keep gun owners informed. No experience necessary; if it’s your first time we’ll pair you with a veteran volunteer. To find out more about helping at our gun show tables, go to:

http://www2.vcdl.org/cgi-bin/wspd_cgi.sh/vcdl/gs.html

and click on any of the blue links, or contact the coordinator for the show/event listed below with which you are interested in helping.

Here are the upcoming events with which we need YOUR help:

a. SW VA VCDL POT LUCK PICNIC, August 15

VCDL will again have a pot luck picnic at LONGWOOD PARK, SALEM VA (same location as the last two). Eating to start at 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. Early birds and set up helpers will start at 10:00. VCDL will furnish paper plates, napkins, plastic ware, soft drinks and such. Please bring one of your favorite dishes, with enough extra to help feed our out of town members (so they don’t have to worry about food and long rides also). Come on out to enjoy a family gathering!!!

Please RSVP so we have a good idea how many are coming so enough supplies will be on hand. Remember–members, families and guests are invited!!! Contact Al Steed, Jr., at SWVAgunshows@vcdl.org to RSVP.

b. ROANOKE http://www.showmasters.us, August 22-23, 2009

Saturday, August 22 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Roanoke.

c. FISHERSVILLE http://www.showmasters.us, August 29-30

Saturday, August 29 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 30 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Bob Schmidt at Shenandoahgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Fishersville.

d. NORFOLK http://www.showmasters.us, September 5-6

Saturday, September 5 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 6 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Ed Burton at Norfolkgunshows@vcdl.org to help at the Norfolk Scope.

e. SALEM http://www.cegunshows.com, September 12-13

Saturday, September 12 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Salem.

f. HAMPTON http://www.guns-knives.com, September 19-20

Saturday, September 19 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 20 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Ron Lilly at HamptonRoadsgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Hampton.

g. FISHERSVILLE http://www.showmasters.us, September 26-27

Saturday, September 26 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Bob Schmidt at Shenandoahgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Fishersville.

h. DALE CITY http://www.olddominionshows.com, September 26-27

Saturday, September 26 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Sam Childress at NOVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Dale City.

i. CHANTILLY http://www.cegunshows.com, October 2-4

Friday, October 2 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 3 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 4 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Danny Paulson at NOVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Chantilly.

j. HARRISONBURG http://www.showmasters.us, October 10-11

Saturday, October 10 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Bob Schmidt at Shenandoahgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Harrisonburg.

k. VIRGINIA BEACH http://www.guns-knives.com, October 10-11

Saturday, October 10 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Ron and Jean Hyson at VBgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Virginia Beach.

l. RICHMOND http://www.cegunshows.com, October 17-18

Saturday, October 17 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Contact Audrey Muehleisen at CentralVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help at the Showplace in Mechanicsville.

m. FREDERICKSBURG http://www.guns-knives.com, October 24-25

Saturday, October 24 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Contact Robert Herron at Fredericksburggunshows@vcdl.org to help in Fredericksburg.

n. ROANOKE http://www.showmasters.us, October 24-25, 2009

Saturday, October 24 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Roanoke.

o. DALE CITY http://www.olddominionshows.com, November 7-8

Saturday, November 7 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Sam Childress at NOVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Dale City.

p. NORFOLK http://www.showmasters.us, November 7-8

Saturday, November 7 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Ed Burton at Norfolkgunshows@vcdl.org to help at the Norfolk Scope.

q. RICHMOND http://www.showmasters.us, November 14-15

Saturday, November 14 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Contact Audrey Muehleisen at CentralVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help at the Richmond Raceway Complex.

r. CHANTILLY http://www.cegunshows.com, November 20-22

Friday, November 20 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Danny Paulson at NOVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Chantilly.

s. HAMPTON http://www.guns-knives.com, November 28-29

Saturday, November 28 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 29 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Ron Lilly at HamptonRoadsgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Hampton.

t. RICHMOND http://www.cegunshows.com, December 5-6

Saturday, December 5 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 6 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Contact Audrey Muehleisen at CentralVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help at the Showplace in Mechanicsville.

u. HARRISONBURG http://www.showmasters.us, December 12-13

Saturday, December 12 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 13 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Bob Schmidt at Shenandoahgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Harrisonburg.

v. FREDERICKSBURG http://www.guns-knives.com, December 12-13

Saturday, December 12 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 13 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Contact Robert Herron at Fredericksburggunshows@vcdl.org to help in Fredericksburg.

w. DALE CITY http://www.olddominionshows.com, December 19-20

Saturday, December 19 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Sam Childress at NOVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Dale City.

x. SALEM http://www.cegunshows.com, December 19-20

Saturday, December 19 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Salem.

About:
Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right.

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More Than an Event, It’s Forever, National Pheasant Fest

Pheasants Forever

Iowa – -(AmmoLand.com)- Pheasants Forever has always billed its largest event, National Pheasant Fest , as more than an outdoor trade show. While the event offers more than one can expect to do in a three-day weekend, the show is really about your favorite hunting field or a nearby wildlife area. It’s about Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s mission. It’s about wildlife habitat.

Far more goes into deciding which city/state will host National Pheasant Fest than whether or not it has a sizable venue. The goal of the event is to leave a legacy in the state long after the event is gone. For example, one of Pheasants Forever’s goals in bringing its signature event to Madison, Wisconsin for the first time in 2009 was to use event fundraising to help create the first Build a Wildlife Area project in Wisconsin. With the help of Pheasants Forever and other partners, the Wisconsin Build a Wildlife Area campaign made its first land acquisition, a 204-acre parcel of restored wetlands and adjacent upland grasslands in St. Croix County. The area may be open for public hunting and outdoor recreational activities as early as this autumn!

Pheasants Forever is looking to leave the same such legacy in Iowa , a state that needs the organization’s wildlife habitat mission more than ever. Iowa is coming off one of its worst recorded pheasant hunting seasons, with 383,000 roosters harvested last year. While Iowa has unfortunately received lousy nesting weather and severe flooding in recent years, the low harvest total is also an indicator that the state is feeling the ill effects of the conversion of thousands of acres of habitat to cropland.

Ultimately, National Pheasant Fest is returning to the Iowa Events Center in February to rejuvenate interest in restoring and creating upland habitat in Iowa and beyond; to galvanize hunters to be strong stewards of the land; to give youth the sense that the outdoors and conservation can be fun and rewarding. It all comes back to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s mission.

We look forward to seeing you in Des Moines next February! Bring the family, especially the kids. Come admire and inquire about the bird dogs. Seek out advice from wildlife habitat professionals. And of course check out the great outdoor gear that will be available from all our sponsors and exhibitors. But most importantly, come ready to leave a legacy.

Countdown Until The Fest Only 212 Days until Pheasant Fest 2010!

A Special “Thank You” to Pheasant Fest Sponsors

• Diamond Sponsors
• Gold Sponsors
• Silver Sponsors

Pheasant Fest Phast Facts
The five previous *National Pheasant Fests* have attracted 111,000 hunters, landowners, sport dog owners and wildlife habitat conservationists! At the most recent *National Pheasant Fest*, over 1,100 in attendance joined PF as members over the course of the three-day event. Over 1,000 landowners have taken advantage of the Landowner Habitat Help Room at *National Pheasant Fest*, leading to over 65,000 habitat acres that have been evaluated for management recommendations by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever wildlife biologists.

Fest Freeze Frame
MOCK TRIAL. Rudy’s Youth Village is home to one of the more popular youth attractions at National Pheasant Fest, the mock pheasant hunt. Youngsters get the chance to sharpen their firearm handing skills, using wooden replicas, and learn the basics of safe, ethical hunting.

Bird Dog Bonanza Update
Bird Dogs Own National Pheasant Fest It should come as no surprise that sporting dogs have and continue to be the most popular attraction at National Pheasant Fest. Expect bird dogs to play their largest role yet when National Pheasant Fest 2010 hits Des Moines next February.

The Bird Dog Bonanza, an entire section of the National Pheasant Fest show floor, will again be dedicated to our four-legged outdoor companions and will be presented by Native performance dog food and SportDOG Brand electronic dog training systems. The Bird Dog Bonanza is where you can find exhibitors and information on everything bird dog related, including training, nutrition and breeds. In fact, look for upwards of 40 bird dog breeds to be a part of National Pheasant Fest 2010!

For more information contact: Brad Heidel (651) 209-4956 or bheidel@pheasantfest.org

About:
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are non-profit conservation organizations dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant, quail, and other wildlife populations in North America through habitat improvement, land management, public awareness, and education. PF/QF has more than 125,000 members in 750 local chapters across the continent.

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