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NRA-ILA to Benefit from Sale of Arsenal Inc.’s Rifles

Gold Edition Jubilee Series AK-74 Kalashnikov Rifle

NRA - ILA

FAIRFAX, VA --(AmmoLand.com)-  The National Rifle Association (NRA) and Arsenal, Inc. announced today the launch of a new commemorative Jubilee Series AK-74 Kalashnikov rifle developed by Arsenal, Inc.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these rifles will be donated to the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) and the Kalashnikov Foundation.

Additionally, Arsenal, Inc. donated a Gold Edition Jubilee Series AK-74 Kalashnikov rifle to the National Firearms Museum at the NRA Headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia.

NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris Cox commented, “We are grateful that Arsenal, Inc. decided to make this unique and generous gift to advance our efforts to strengthen the Second Amendment. Dr. Kalashnikov’s contribution to the history of firearms is important and many collectors will surely cherish these commemorative rifles.”

Arsenal Firearms

Last year marked two significant anniversaries related to the development of this commemorative rifle – Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov’s 90th birthday and 35 years of this Kalashnikov rifle. Besides honoring the great designer, Dr. Kalashnikov, this project is intended to bring the West and the East together, as well as to eliminate the negative stigma attached by some to the AK rifle.

Arsenal, Inc. CEO, Vartan Barsoumian stated: “As an American firearms collector, importer, and manufacturer, I felt that it was my duty to make sure that I do my part to both celebrate and bring more awareness to Dr. Kalashnikov’s legacy and his work, the AK rifle.”

This limited production run of rifles totaling 500 units, includes 100 Gold Edition rifles and 400 Silver Edition rifles. All components used in the Jubilee Series rifles are hand selected and inspected for perfection, and all the metal surfaces are coated by a special glossy black finish, which was developed specifically for these rifles. Each unit features engravings in dedication of Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov’s 90th birthday, 35 years of AK-74 production, the Izhmash factory logo, and Dr. Kalashnikov’s signature. The engravings are filled with either gold or silver color depending on the edition of the rifle. Select components are finely polished and coated with titanium nitride for a gold color, or hard chromium for a silver color, again depending on the edition.

All Jubilee Series commemorative AK-74s come with a certificate of authenticity, issued and endorsed by Lieutenant General Mikhail Kalashnikov. The first 100 certificates which accompany the Gold Edition are hand signed by Dr. Kalashnikov. Gold Edition rifles are packaged in a premium grade, custom fitted leather case specifically designed and manufactured for this special project. The Gold Edition rifles are also complemented by two unique brochures published by the Kalashnikov Foundation, illustrating the life and work of Dr. Kalashnikov.

The certificates accompanying the Silver Edition rifles bear a facsimile of Dr. Kalashnikov’s signature and come packaged in a high-quality, black synthetic leather custom case and carry the Arsenal, Inc. logo.

To learn more about the Jubilee Series AK-74 commemorative rifles, visit www.arsenalinc.com.

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Round-Up Contributions to NRA-ILA from MidwayUSA Pass $5 Million Milestone

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA. --(AmmoLand.com)- The National Rifle Association (NRA) is proud to announce that MidwayUSA has collected more than $5 million through the NRA “Round-Up” program, bringing the company’s total giving to the NRA to over $8 million.

Created by MidwayUSA founders Larry and Brenda Potterfield in 1992, NRA’s “Round-Up” program asks customers to “round up” their order amount to the next highest dollar. The proceeds are then sent to the NRA-ILA’s National Endowment for the Protection of the Second Amendment.

“We’re proud the Round-Up Program has been so successful,” said Mr. Potterfield. “It’s an easy way to offer customers the opportunity to make a big difference in the future of hunting and shooting.”

Each week, MidwayUSA sends a check to the NRA which is then deposited in the Endowment for the Protection of the Second Amendment. To ensure that the fund continues to grow, no donations are spent. Instead, NRA-ILA utilizes the interest from the account for fighting anti-gun legislation across the United States.

Charter members of the NRA Golden Ring of Freedom, Larry and Brenda Potterfield have been active patrons of the NRA for years and supported programs such as “Round-Up,” the Bianchi Cup, Friends of NRA, the Keystone Endowment, and The NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits to name a few. Their leadership in this field is testimony to their devotion to freedom and the protection of our Second Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution.

“We can’t thank the Potterfields and MidwayUSA customers enough,” said Wayne LaPierre, NRA Executive Vice President. “In the history of the NRA, no other company has given so generously to support the Second Amendment. Larry and Brenda’s idea for the Round-up program was pure genius by itself, but their additional support of other NRA programs is inspiring. We are deeply grateful for their friendship and trust.”

Midway USA

MidwayUSA is the world leader in the distribution of shooting and reloading supplies and equipment. They offer a huge selection of shooting, reloading, gunsmithing, hunting and outdoor products to customers worldwide. For more about MidwayUSA, call 1-800-243-3220 or visit their website at www.midwayusa.com.

To learn more about making a gift to benefit NRA programs, contact Nicole Capossela, Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, NRA Office of Advancement, (703) 267-1122 or visit www.nragive.com.

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