NRA - ILA

Pittsburgh, PA --(Ammoland.com)- Pro-gun patriots rolled up their sleeves and went to work on April 29 th at NRA-ILA’s Grassroots Workshop, held in conjunction with NRA’s Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Though most attendees were home state Pennsylvanians, NRA members were present from states across the country. Diversity in geography notwithstanding, all were united in a single mission– learning what they could do to affect legislative change this year and prepare for the 2012 elections!

As they do every year, many of NRA’s officers stopped by the workshop to pay tribute to the attendees who serve as the tip of our grassroots arrow.

Former NRA President Ron Schmeits, NRA President David Keene, NRA First Vice President Jim Porter, and NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre each came to the podium and gave credit for NRA’s successes to those to whom it rightly belongs–our members and grassroots activists.

Each stressed the need for attendees to re-double their efforts not just this year, but in preparation for the all-important 2012 elections. Also in attendance were a number of NRA-ILA’s Election Volunteer Coordinators who once again are prepared to lead the charge in recruiting and organizing pro-gun volunteers.

Grassroots staff provided attendees with an overview of the threats and opportunities we currently face in Congress, along with Grassroots programs and strategies on how to increase and enhance their legislative and political activism. The presentation contained a mix of “old school,” boots-on-the ground, tried and true practices, coupled with a heavy dose of utilizing new social technologies to enhance our effectiveness.

Topics covered included: NRA-ILA Grassroots programs; federal legislation; voter registration; letters to the editor; effective communication with lawmakers; phone banks; yard signs; Facebook; YouTube; and more.

As expected, NRA’s Annual Meetings were an energizing whirlwind of activities that showed, without a shadow of a doubt, the dedication of NRA members and gun owners across this great nation.

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. Visit: www.nra.org

World-Class Shooter Jerry Miculek

GunSlick Pro Gun Care Products

ONALASKA, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Professional shooter Jerry Miculek will be at the Gunslick Pro booth during the NRA Annual Meetings in Pittsburgh, PA.

Attendees can meet this world champion speed shooter and expert gunsmith at booth No. 1023 on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 from 2-3 p.m.

Act Fast, Meet this Superstar

Visitors will want to line up early to meet Jerry. His 37 shooting titles are unmatched in the industry.

Also impressive are Miculek’s gunsmithing skills. He knows dirty guns—and over the years has become a leading authority on gun care. Jerry paired-up with Gunslick Pro in 2009 because of their specialized gun cleaning solutions and easy-to-use tools.

Learn more about Jerry and view his long, impressive list of shooting accomplishments online, at www.gunslick.com/jerrymiculek/default.aspx.

About Gunslick Pro
Gunslick products are designed for serious shooters who demand a thorough clean for precision performance. The company offers the most advanced, non-toxic cleaning chemicals proven to be superior through third party testing. Gunslick also features a full line of advanced cleaning kits and components. For more information, visit www.gunslick.com.

Enter to Win a FNH 3-Gun Competition Package Worth $7,000

FNH USA

McLean, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- Make sure you stop by the FNH USA booth (#1326) at the upcoming NRA Annual Meetings in Pittsburg and enter to win a 3-gun competition package worth $7,000!

Simply guess the correct number of fired cases in the container on display at the booth and you may be the winner!

There is no charge to enter and no purchase required.

The winner’s prize includes a new FN SCAR 16S carbine, an FN SLP MK I shotgun, and FN FNX-9 pistol, a complete 3-gun belt system and range bag from Safariland, a Leupold Mark 4 tactical scope, a Warne R.A.M.P mount in FNH USA Team blue, Rudy Project eyewear, Vertx clothing, an FNH USA jersey and an Otis cleaning kit. You’ll be fully equipped to shoot with the big dogs!

After you’ve won all this new gear, you’ll need a chance to see how well it performs. The winner will also get his or her match entry fee paid to the 2011 FNH USA 3-Gun Nation Championships in West Virginia, where they will shoot alongside Team FNH USA!

Make sure you make time to visit the FNH USA booth at the NRA Annual Meetings. You’ll be glad you did!

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company, Inc. invites NRA Show attendees to visit their booth to meet Haley Heath, a Remington spokeswoman and host of TV show “Family Traditions with Haley Heath”.

Heath will be available to sign autographs, pose for photographs, discuss her passion for hunting and talk about her favorite Remington products designed specifically for women and youth.

Please visit Remington at booth number 726 for a chance to interact with Haley; a 5th-generation hunter, “Ultimate Outdoorsman Finalist” and the first woman to receive The Sportsman Channel’s “Viewer-Favorite” award.

Haley Heath

Haley Heath’s Scheduled Appearances at Remington Booth 726

• April 29, 2011 9-11am and 2-4pm
• April 30, 2011 9am-12pm and 1-3pm
• May 1, 2011 9-11am and 2-3pm

The 2011 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits will be held April 29- May 1 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Remington M887 NitroMag Shotgun

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company invites 2011 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits visitors to pick up a Remington lanyard at the Remington booth (#726) or Remington Mobile Marketing Truck (#4131).

If during the show attendees are seen wearing the lanyard by a Remington representative, they will receive a free Remington hat and be entered into a drawing to become eligible to win the most durable shotgun on the planet – the Model 887 Nitro Mag.

The 2011 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits are being held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 29 – May 1, 2011.

There is no fee or purchase required to enter. Void where prohibited.

The winner will be required to have a valid driver’s license or proof of identification and will be required to complete an ATF form #4473 (5300.9) at his or her local firearms retailer that holds a valid Federal Firearms License. Additionally, in order to claim the prize, the winner will be required to pass a NICS background check that will be performed at his or her local firearms retailer that holds a valid Federal Firearms License. Failure to comply with each of these requirements will result in the forfeiture of the prize. Remington Arms Company, Inc. will not be responsible for any fees collected by the retailer to perform these functions. Such fees shall be at winner’s sole expense and shall be the winner’s sole responsibility.

All applicable taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner. If any winner cannot accept the prize as stated for any reason, the prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. No prize transfers, assignments, cash equivalents or substitutions will be allowed, except when based on prize unavailability, and then for a prize of equal or greater value, at Remington’s sole discretion.

By participation in this Sweepstakes, except where prohibited by law, the winner grants Freedom Group Family of Companies the right to use the winner’s name, likeness, picture, voice, and written or oral statements, for advertising and promotional purposes worldwide and in any media including but not limited to the world wide web without additional compensation or further notification, permission or consideration.

Employees or directors of The Freedom Group Family of Companies, its affiliated companies, participating sponsors, sales agencies, suppliers, subsidiaries, advertisers, advertising agencies, public relations agencies and their immediate family and household members are ineligible.

About the Model 887 NITRO MAG
Remington redefines pump shotgun technology with the Model 887 Nitro Mag. The most durable and reliable shotgun ever built; it has minimal external surfaces to rust. Our exclusive ArmorLokt® construction process seals the receiver and barrel in a vault of weather-impervious polymer material. Its overmolded surface is built to withstand abrasion and hard-core hunting abuse whether that’s barbed wire, gnarly thorns or the bottom of a Jon boat. And when it’s time for action, our revolutionary new SuperCell™ Recoil Pad so effectively reduces rearward force that it makes a magnum 12 gauge feel like a light field load. The Model 887 Nitro Mag is our softest-shooting pump gun ever. That means enhanced confidence on the first shot and smoother, faster follow-ups.

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Remington Versa Max Autoloading Shotguns

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company invites 2011 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits visitors to the Remington booth (#726) or Remington Mobile Marketing Truck (#4131) for a chance to win a VERSA MAX shotgun.

Show attendees become eligible to win a Remington VERSA MAX by simply guessing the correct number of shells held within the oversized shotshell on display. There is no fee or purchase required to enter. Void where prohibited.

The winner will be required to have a valid driver’s license or proof of identification and will be required to complete an ATF form #4473 (5300.9) at his or her local firearms retailer that holds a valid Federal Firearms License. Additionally, in order to claim the prize, the winner will be required to pass a NICS background check that will be performed at his or her local firearms retailer that holds a valid Federal Firearms License. Failure to comply with each of these requirements will result in the forfeiture of the prize. Remington Arms Company, Inc. will not be responsible for any fees collected by the retailer to perform these functions. Such fees shall be at winner’s sole expense and shall be the winner’s sole responsibility.

All applicable taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner. If any winner cannot accept the prize as stated for any reason, the prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. No prize transfers, assignments, cash equivalents or substitutions will be allowed, except when based on prize unavailability, and then for a prize of equal or greater value, at Remington’s sole discretion.

By participation in this Sweepstakes, except where prohibited by law, the winner grants Freedom Group Family of Companies the right to use the winner’s name, likeness, picture, voice, and written or oral statements, for advertising and promotional purposes worldwide and in any media including but not limited to the world wide web without additional compensation or further notification, permission or consideration.

Employees or directors of The Freedom Group Family of Companies, its affiliated companies, participating sponsors, sales agencies, suppliers, subsidiaries, advertisers, advertising agencies, public relations agencies and their immediate family and household members are ineligible.

The 2011 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits are being held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 29 – May 1, 2011.

About the VERSA MAX
The New Remington VERSA MAX is the new standard for reliability in autoloading shotguns, the VERSA MAX shatters convention and all previous benchmarks for reliability with an action unlike any that have come before it. Proven in the field and in extreme tests of endurance with thousands of test rounds, it cycles all 12-gauge loads with ultimate consistency, softer recoil and less maintenance than you’ve ever experienced.

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

USA Shooting

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- Members of the USA Shooting Team will be attending the National Rifle Association (NRA) Show in Pittsburgh, Pa., from April 29 to May 1.

BJ Blanchard (Vidor, Texas), Caitlin Connor (Winnfield, La.), Jaiden Grinnell (Port Angeles, Wash.), Jake Turner (Richland, Wash.), Kelsey Zauhar (Lakeville, Minn.) and Sean McLelland (Mission, Texas) will be in Booth #949 to sign autographs.

USA Shooting Team athletes will also make appearances and sign autographs at both the Kimber and Winchester booths. Additionally, show attendees can register to win a 1.4 ounce 24k gold medallion in the USA Shooting Win Gold Program.

Stop by to meet the athletes and enter to win a chance to Win Gold!

About USA Shooting:
USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was chartered by the United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of shooting in April 1995. USA Shooting’s mission is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the U.S. and govern the conduct of international shooting in the country. Check us out on the web at www.usashooting.org and on Twitter at twitter.com/USAShooting.

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Ruger Firearms is heading to the 2011 NRA Annual Meetings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania April 29 – May 1.

If you’re heading to the show, make the Ruger Booth, number 1337, your first stop!

The Ruger SR1911 pistol and other must-see new products will make their public debut at the show, plus Ruger is featuring special events that you won’t want to miss:

First & 25 Millionth Ruger Firearms On Display
Ruger will proudly be displaying the very first Ruger firearm and the recently produced 25 millionth Ruger firearm. The original Ruger Standard Pistol that founded Sturm, Ruger & Co. will sit next to the 25 millionth Ruger firearm – an SR9c compact pistol that has been embellished and engraved to commemorate this remarkable achievement.

The dramatic differences between these two firearms serve as an illustration of the growth and development of Sturm, Ruger & Co. over the course of its 62-year history. This is a rare opportunity to see the original prototype pistol that William B. Ruger and Alexander Sturm used to launch Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. back in 1949. Don’t forget your camera!

Tactical Tips with Dave Spaulding
Veteran Law Enforcement Officer and winner of the 2010 Trainer of the Year Award by Law Officer Magazine Dave Spaulding will be in the Ruger booth performing tactical demonstrations. Dave has worked in all facets of law enforcement and was a founding member of his agency’s SWAT Team, and he’s ready to share the tactical training knowledge he has learned throughout the years with you!

Using products like the LC9 pistol and the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, Dave will help you learn how to properly carry a concealed firearm or use a tactical carbine to defend your home.

Ruger will also be selling DVDs of the popular online video series, “Ruger Tactical Tips with Dave Spaulding.” Don’t leave the show without a signed copy!

“Mr. Whitetail” Larry Weishuhn & “Ruger Girl” Kelly Glenn Kimbro
If you’re a fan of outdoor television, then you know Larry Weishuhn – better known as “Mr. Whitetail.” Larry has hunted big game extensively in North America, Europe, Africa, South America and New Zealand. Larry loves his Ruger single-shot rifles and has a unique passion for handgun hunting. Stop by the booth Friday 1 – 3 p.m. or Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to grab an autograph and have your picture taken with a hunting legend!

“Ruger Girl” Kelly Glenn Kimbro has been a staple at Ruger trade shows for over 25 years. A true American girl, Kelly is a professional rancher and hunter who is rarely seen without a Ruger firearm by her side. Kelly specializes in mountain lion hunting in the rugged Arizona countryside that she calls home. Kelly will be signing autographs and sharing stories about her life as America’s most popular “Ruger Girl!”

Buy a Ruger NRA Show Souvenir
This year, take a piece of Ruger home with you from the NRA Show! Commemorative “Pittsburgh 2011″ Ruger hats and t-shirts will be on sale right in the Ruger booth in both adult and youth sizes. And as always, Ruger catalogs, decals and pins will be available to customers for free.

Be sure to check www.Ruger.com for the latest product information and to catch video updates from the NRA Show. See you in Pittsburgh!

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The 2011 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will be an exciting weekend, as thousands of NRA members will come together April 27–May 1, 2011, in Pittsburgh, PA.

You can contribute to the success of our meeting by participating as an Annual Meetings Volunteer.

If you can spare a half-day or more while attending the Pittsburgh Annual Meetings, you can assist the NRA staff in making this year’s Annual Meetings our best yet! Participating in the Annual Meetings as a volunteer is one of the most satisfying and enjoyable activities you will experience as an NRA member.

Volunteers are needed in a wide variety of activities including the NRA Store, Membership Services, Airgun Range, Firearm Inspectors, and Exhibitor Registration.

The store, in particular, requires lots of manpower; especially needed are volunteers who have cashier experience. Membership Services is a busy place as many members renew or upgrade their memberships. And we will need many NRA-certified instructors to assist young people at the air gun range. There are other opportunities as well.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Dennis Eggers, Volunteer Coordinator, at (270) 522-0909, or via e-mail at DEggers@nrahq.org. Additional information and a registration form are available at the Annual Meeting site: www.nraam.org.

If you would like to volunteer your time, please complete the Volunteer Registration Form and forward it to Dennis Eggers, 203 Choctaw Drive, Cadiz, KY 42211, or to deggers@nrahq.org. Thank you. We hope to see you in Pittsburgh!

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. Visit: www.nra.org

Law School & College Students Invited to National Firearms Law Seminar

Students for Concealed Carry on Campus

Any Campus, USA --(Ammoland.com)- The NRA Foundation has invited SCCC members to attend its 14^th Annual National Firearms Law Seminar this year (April 29, 2011) in Pittsburgh.  All current law school and college students will be admitted free of charge.

I was able to attend last year, and I can report that the annual firearms symposium is an outstanding experience.

Speakers this year include a representative from the FBI office of general counsel as well as the ATF’s chief counsel. In addition to the speakers, last year about 300 lawyers specializing in firearms law attended this event .

You would be hard pressed to find any other room so packed with legal talent when it comes to the issues relating to firearms and the law. This year proves to follow this model.

This event should also prove to be an excellent networking opportunity for those interested in entering the firearms legal field.

The seminar is taking place during the same weekend as the NRA annual meeting. The NRA meeting includes a trade show similar (but smaller in scale) to the SHOT show.

Registration details are at www.nrafoundation.org/lawseminar. When registering, make sure to note that you are a current college / law student (along with your school), and that you heard about this offer from the Students for Concealed Carry on Campus. Spaces are limited, so if you are interested, please make sure to register soon.

About:
Students for Concealed Carry on Campus (SCCC) is a national, non-partisan, grassroots organization comprising over 44,000 college students, professors, college employees, parents of college students, and concerned citizens who believe that holders of state-issued concealed handgun licenses should be allowed the same measure of personal protection on college campuses that current laws afford them virtually everywhere else. SCCC has members in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. SCCC is not affiliated with the NRA or any other organization. SCCC extends an open invitation to publicly debate representatives from any organization or institution opposed to “campus carry.” Visit: www.concealedcampus.org

Novak Customized Tactical 870 Remington Shotgun

International Supplies

Inglewood, CA --(Ammoland.com)- International Supplies, one of the leading worldwide distributors in the outdoor sporting industry, proudly announced today that they along with Ben Goodson, a 17-year Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, will be raffling a Novak Custom Tactical 870 Remington Shotgun at the 2011 SHOT and NRA Shows.

The raffle will help raise money for Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). WWP is a nonprofit organization that supports those men and women of our armed forces who were severely injured during conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations around the world.

CA-based International Supplies will start selling raffle tickets for $5 each at the upcoming 2011 SHOT Show in January at their booth #1266 and will continue selling raffle tickets through the end of the NRA Show in April. The drawing itself is scheduled to take place on the last day of the NRA Show at International Supplies’ booth #230 on Sunday, May 1st at 2 p.m., but winner need not be present. All proceeds from the raffle will go towards Wounded Warrior Project.

International Supplies will issue three prizes. The first prize is a Tactical Remington 870 Shotgun, which was donated and customized by Wayne Novak and Charley Pulit of Novak Sights, one of the leading gunsmiths in the industry, and therefore, worth more than $1,200. The shotgun features a Fiber Optic Ghost Ring Sight Set, Reliability Package, Combat Trigger Job, Dome Large Head Safety, 2 Shot Tube Extension, High Visibility Follower, 4 Shot Side Saddle, Bevel Recoil Pad, Wilderness Sling, Novak Logo on Bolt, Sight in / Test Fire 25 rds., and it will also come with a Tactical Blue Dot flashlight and remote pressure-switch, provided by Brite-Strike, leading providers in tactical flashlights.

The second prize is a Brite-Strike Tactical Blue Dot Flashlight, a super heavy duty rechargeable tactical flashlight worth $250. The third prize is a SureStrike 9mm kit with a 12 gauge shotgun adapter, worth $200, donated by Laser Ammo, a leading manufacturer in dry-fire training systems.

The raffle is open to all exhibitors and attendees at both the SHOT and NRA Show. However, for those who are unable to attend and would still like to participate in the raffle, you may send a check made payable to Wounded Warrior Project to the following address:

Checks would need to be received prior to April 29, 2011in order to participate. International Supplies also requests that by-mail participants include complete contact information so not only can they confirm receipt of check, but should one of the participants be the lucky winner, they can arrange to have the shotgun shipped directly to them through a locally licensed FFL dealer.

“This raffle is not only an opportunity to own a #1 shotgun customized by the best gunsmiths in the world, Wayne Novak and Charley Pulit at Novak Sights, and other cool products, but more importantly, it is a great way to give back to a good cause. All proceeds from the raffle will go directly to WWP. This organization has been instrumental in my own recovery and in many others, and hopefully, with the money we raise, we will be able to continue to do more for other wounded veterans.”

Wounded Warrior Project 2011 Drawing

Wounded Warrior Project

About International Supplies
International Supplies are distribution specialists based in Inglewood, CA, with more than 25 years of experience bringing unique, high tech and high quality gadgets to markets worldwide. They cater to a variety of industries: photo, film/video, consumer electronics, law enforcement/military, and outdoor and shooting sports. They are dedicated to offering their customers the very best in digital electronics, and other innovative and fashionable products. They distribute and market everything from traditional photographic film, to portable storage devices, technology cleaners, batteries, tape and underwater digital camera masks, to laser bullet dry-fire training systems, tactical flashlights, cameras and gun cases. International Supplies is also a proud supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project. For more information about International Supplies, please visit www.internationalsupplies.com or call (800) 999-1984.

About Wounded Warrior Project
The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP’s purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. To get involved and learn more, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.

National Rifle Association

Fairfax, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- MidwayUSA, the catalog and internet retailer with “JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing and Hunting,” has demonstrated its support for the Second Amendment and the National Rifle Association by becoming the Official Sponsor of the NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits for a second consecutive year.

The 140th edition of the NRA Show will be held April 29 – May 1, 2011, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

“When people ask me why MidwayUSA is sponsoring the NRA Show, I tell them it’s because we can, and because we should,” said Larry Potterfield, founder and CEO of MidwayUSA.

“We can support the NRA because over the years our customers have been very good to us, and we should support the NRA because it’s the right thing to do. The NRA protects our rights as Americans and our future as sportsmen. [My wife] Brenda and I, and the rest of MidwayUSA, are excited to do our part to support the 140th NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits in Pittsburgh.”

The 2011 NRA Annual Meeting will cover 320,000 square feet of exhibit space and feature more than 500 of the most spectacular product displays from every major firearm company in the country, as well as knives, wildlife art, shooting accessories, hunting gear and much more. Plus, attendees can book the hunt of a lifetime in NRA’s exclusive hunting outfitter section or see priceless collections of firearms in the gun collector area. Attendees can also attend Celebration of American Values spectacular events featuring nationally-known speakers.

In 2010, more than 72,000 people attended the NRA Show in Charlotte, NC. For more information about the full 2011 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits schedule of events sponsored by MidwayUSA, call 877-672-7632 or visit www.nraam.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. Visit: www.nra.org

For more information about MidwayUSA, please visit www.midwayusa.com or call 1-800-243-3220.

FirearmsCoalition.org

Manassas, VA --(Ammoland.com)- The 139th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits was held last weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina and it was a record-setter with over 70,000 in attendance, including three representatives of The Firearms Coalition, my brother Chris, sister Shan, and myself.

Due to scheduling conflicts and airline delays the three of us converged on Charlotte at about 4:30 Friday afternoon, just in time to get cleaned up for the Grass Roots North Carolina “Gala for Gun Rights and Second Amendment Symposium.” The event was held at the Marriott, Charlotte City Center and I was one of the speakers along with Joe Tartaro of GunWeek and the Second Amendment Foundation; John Lott, author of More Guns, Less Crime; US Senator Richard Burr; and Alan Gura, lead attorney in both the Heller and McDonald cases. GRNC was kind enough to allow Chris to set up a table in the back of the room where sales of his book, Neal Knox – The Gun Rights War, were brisk. Chris donated a portion of the proceeds to GRNC.

The event was a rousing success and an inspiration to all those lucky enough to attend, but we later found out that there was a problem. While we were celebrating progress in the battle to restore and protect the right to arms and discussing strategies for furthering that right, the hotel management was downstairs trampling on those rights and making criminals of many of the people in attendance as well as potentially hundreds of other hotel guests. The way they were doing this was by simply taping a piece of paper to the front door declaring that guns were not allowed on the premises. Under North Carolina law, carrying a firearm on a property which has been posted as “gun free” is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

The manager of the hotel ducked and dodged and dissembled when challenged about the sneak attack, but the bottom line remains that while the Marriott was welcoming our patronage – and our money – they were simultaneously thumbing their nose at us and placing us at risk from both criminals and authorities. Several of the “Gun Rights Examiners,” a collection of on-line journalists at www.Examiner.com, have joined Charlotte Gun Rights Examiner and President of Grass Roots North Carolina, Paul Valone, in calls for boycotts of Marriott hotels and a phone, mail, and email campaign to educate the chain’s management about their insulting and unreasonable actions.

Beyond that little bit of excitement, which is still playing out, the convention was pretty typical. In recent years the NRA has done more and more to involve politicians and celebrities while member participation in the actual business of their association has been reduced to little more than rubber-stamping staff and Board decisions and desires. All of the hard-won reforms enacted during the members’ revolt at Cincinnati in 1977 have been slowly done away with to the point that members barely have any voice in the organization at all any more. During this year’s members’ meeting the reports of officers ran long and the call for adjournment came early so if there were members wishing to ask questions, express concerns, or offer resolutions, they had no opportunity to do so.

Members do still vote for Board of Director candidates, but with so many candidates, so many eligible voters, and so little information about the candidates – with the staff and PR company controlling the publications containing the ballots – it has been clearly demonstrated that the current leadership can dictate their desires and there are enough “good sheep” to provide the votes needed to keep their “winning team” in total control.

The few votes needed to ensure that control should be a serious source of shame to every member. This year the association sent ballots to 1,574,096 members eligible to vote, but only 109,381 ballots were returned and only 105,040 were judged to be valid. That’s a valid return rate of less than 7% – from the oldest, most powerful civil rights organization in the country! NRA prides itself on its ability to turn out voters and shift the outcome of elections and yet they get less than 7% participation in Board of Director elections!?!

That is beyond appalling; it is downright scary.

The results of this year’s election turned out much as I’d expected, but there were a few surprises. As I had predicted, the celebrities and politicians mostly skated to easy victories and as I had hoped, the few incumbents I endorsed all won with comfortable margins. Several of the new candidates I had endorsed also made the cut and a couple I had thought shouldn’t have run and couldn’t win, Joaquin Jackson and Larry Craig did manage to retain their seats. Donn DiBiasio, the incumbent I most ardently opposed, did not make the cut, but he slipped back onto the Board for one more year by getting himself elected to the 76th Director position during the convention. That means he’ll probably take another shot at it next year. Rest assured I’ll have more candidate information and my picks posted early at www.GunVoter.org.

About:
The Firearms Coalition is a loose-knit coalition of individual Second Amendment activists, clubs and civil rights organizations. Founded by Neal Knox in 1984, the organization provides support to grassroots activists in the form of education, analysis of current issues, and with a historical perspective of the gun rights movement. The Firearms Coalition is a project of Neal Knox Associates, Manassas, VA. Visit: www.FirearmsCoalition.org

Barrett REC7 Rifle In 5.56 Nato & 6.8 SPC

Barrett Firearms

Charlotte, NC --(AmmoLand.com)- NRA member visiting the NRA Show this week stop by for a chance to win! Introduce yourself to the Barrett REC7 rifles offering the world’s strongest gas piston in both 5.56 NATO and 6.8 SPC calibers.

Built with passion and skill by the family that’s been building a legacy in forward-thinking firearms design for decades.

For those who value quality, dependability and performance, visit Barrett at Booth #3312 during the 2010 NRA Annual Meetings in Charlotte, NC and enter to win your own REC7 in 5.56 NATO.

For more information on the new REC7 and a list of product details, visit barrett.net.

About:
Barrett is a family-owned and -operated company specializing in high-performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition, optics and other related accessories for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide. Visit: www.barrett.net

NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show Guest Speakers

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA –-(AmmoLand.com)- The National Rifle Association’s Hunter Services Department will be hosting the first NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show in just two weeks. The event will be held January 29-31, 2010 at the Carroll County Agriculture Center Shipley Arena in Westminster, Maryland.

Many of the East Coast’s top hunting, outdoor, and shooting sports retailers will be exhibiting, including numerous outfitters and guides such as Gsell’s Whitetail Refuge. Nationally-known hunting and outdoor personalities will also be speaking at seminars during the show including Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice Media and Ray Eye of “Eye on the Outdoors” and “Winchester Turkey Revolution.”

Other features include the NRA Mason/Dixon Big Buck Contest and the Great American Whitetail Collection, which will showcase fifty of the largest and highest-scoring whitetails in the world. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s Federal Duck Stamp collection will also be on display.

“The inaugural NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show is full of exhibitors, interesting seminars, and exciting features for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages,” said Bill Poole, Director of NRA’s Education & Training Division. “Our flagship event will also help promote hunting and introduce people to all that the NRA does for hunters.”

General admission to the show is $10.00, but NRA Members pay just $8.00 when they present their valid membership card. Children 11 and under receive free admission. Visitors can also join or renew their membership at the show for only $35.00 and receive a free weekend pass to the show.

Show Dates & Times:

• Friday, January 29, 2010: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, January 30, 2010: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, January 31, 2010: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information on the NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show, call (703) 267-1524 or send an email to rpeak@nrahq.org. To view floor plans, a list of exhibitors, and other show information, visit http://www.nrahq.org/hunting/2010show.asp.

NRA attendees were eager to take a look at the new Walther PK380 pistol. - Photo: Matt Rice BHC

Among the many hot items in the S&W Booth were the new 1911 Pro Series pistols. - Photo: Matt Rice BHC

At times, the crowd was four people deep along the S&W gun wall. - Photo: Matt Rice BHC

The new T/C Venture bolt-action rifle certainly had people talking at the NRA show. - Photo: Matt Rice BHC

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Blue Heron Communications, an all purpose marketing communications firm specializing in outdoor recreation, was established in 1987 in upstate New York. Now located in Norman, Oklahoma, Blue Heron’s mission is to provide the most reliable and knowledgeable service to fulfill the needs of our national and international based clients and to keep today’s journalists fully informed with prompt and accurate product and industry information. www.BlueHeronComm.com

Free NRA Membership

Fairfax, VA - -(AmmoLand.com)- The NRA is giving away, that is right, GIVING AWAY.. Free 1 year memberships on a hidden page, just click the banners. This is a great deal and everyone of our readers should get on this if you are not already a NRA member. Sign up everyone in your family and of your friends.

This is a special deal and you need to get on it quick before it is gone.

National Rifle Association of America

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.