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Mission StatementEstablished in 1990, The NRA Foundation, Inc. (“NRA Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearms-related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. These activities are designed to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports, and to educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological, and artistic context. Funds granted by The NRA Foundation benefit a variety of constituencies throughout the United States, including children, youth, women, individuals with physical disabilities, gun collectors, law enforcement officers, hunters, and competitive shooters.

Traditions StaffEditor: Amber Niblock ShorterEditor & Design: Jeremy GreeneTraditions is published quarterly by The NRA Foundation, Inc., for the benefit of its donors and other interested parties

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About the Cover:The Colt Model 1911-Master Engraved Edition will be

auctioned off at the 2011 NRA Annual Meetings in Pittsburgh, PA(Photo by Alex Sutherland)

Guest Editorial Mason Reaser: Manager, Field Operations Distribution Center 3

Cover Story Auction Anticipation 4

National News Hello My Name Is: 2011 Merchandise 12

Making Change to Stretch Grant Dollars 14

David Denies: Taking Friends of NRA Under Its Wing 16

Friends Update Eastern Region 18

Central Region 19

Southern Region 20

Western Region 21

Mid West Region 22

Tech Talk Friends of NRA FaceLift 24

Industry Corner Blaser R93 Sponsor Special 26

Program Profile NRA Program Updates 28

NRA Foundation Donors 30

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Mr. Frank R. Brownell, IIIPresident

The Honorable Bill K. BrewsterVice President

The Honorable Joe M. AllbaughTrustee

Mr. William A. BachenbergTrustee

Mr. Allan D. CorsTrustee

Ms. Sandra S. FromanTrustee

General P.X. Kelley, USMC (Ret.)Trustee

Mr. Wayne R. LaPierre, Jr.Trustee

Mr. Owen P. MillsTrustee

Mr. James W. Porter IITrustee

Mr. Dennis J. ReeseTrustee

Mr. Ronald L. SchmeitsTrustee

Captain John C. SiglerTrustee

Mr. H. Wayne SheetsExecutive Director

Mr. Wilson H. Phillips Jr.Treasurer

Mrs. Sandy S. ElkinSecretary

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At the Field Op-erations Distribution Center (FODC), we have a diehard respect for the unwavering support of those who volunteer and attend Friends of NRA ban-

quets. We try to match those efforts by putting in the extra time to ensure that every package we ship is prepared with the utmost care. Our staff knows that every shipment that leaves our facility is destined for the home or business of a brother in arms.

We are pleased to have this opportunity to express our admiration for the sacri-fices that we know individuals enthusi-astically take on every year to make their local Friends of NRA event a highlight on the community calendar. What a fun and exciting way to connect with the NRA family!

The knowledge that our work enables growth of the NRA family, serves as our inspiration to improve our operations, cut unnecessary costs, and put more money back into the projects you feel are most beneficial to protecting the future of the shooting sports. We are glad to be a part of it.

Throughout the year, our staff at FODC is involved in a variety of ways to help keep things on track, from distributing

products and materials to scheduling and hosting meetings. In December we were there to provide staff support at the 5th Annual Friends of NRA Merchan-dise Preview Show held near our NRA Headquarters in Fairfax, Va. Many of the folks who supply the products you see at Friends of NRA banquets attend. My mom taught me that a little food and drink can do a lot to grease the wheels of commerce; and a successful preview show requires a lot of hard work and can be physically draining. To make participants feel more welcome, FODC furnished a hospitality area where vendors could refresh themselves throughout the long day. It was a gratifying way to extend our generosity to those in attendance while also connecting on a face-to-face basis, making the show more successful.

The show was a terrific accomplishment for us all. Ideas were shared. Deals were struck. Plans were made. In general, everyone left with the feeling that the Friends of NRA program was headed for another banner year in 2011. It is the strength of the NRA family that makes it all possible, and our family includes the craftsmen who make the products that furnish our events.

From all of us to each of you, the FODC staff would like to say thank you for believing in us and trusting that we will do our best to get the job done. You have set our sights high!

By Mason ReaseRManager, Field Operations Distribution Center

The Field Operations Distribution Center Staff is pictured at the facility in Columbia, MO. From left to right: Mason Reaser, Shannon Griggs, Bart Ballew, Meredith Becklenberg

Hello, from Columbia, Missouri!

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AUCTION...he last weekend of April, thousands of Second Amendment supporters will gather in the capi-tal of Pennsylvania to celebrate the right to bear arms and make their voices heard in the most powerful organization supporting those rights. Imagine Pittsburgh roaring with the sounds and

crowds of rejoicing sports fans after the Pittsburgh Steelers won in the NFL Playoffs. Now imagine the city bursting at the seams with people equally as excited about the Second Amendment. You have just seen a glimpse of what Pittsburgh will look like during the NRA Annual Meetings. Thursday, April 28th, The NRA Foundation has the honor of kicking off a weekend full of exciting events, seminars, exhibits, and meetings with the National NRA Founda-tion Banquet and Auction. This annual Friends of NRA style banquet and auction is one of the most popular events of the weekend, boasting a live and silent auction, games, and raffles in a family-friendly environment guaranteeing fun for all. Due to a limited number of seats, it is anticipated that tickets will sell out well before the event begins, so make sure to purchase yours now! Custom guns and exclusive hunts stack the deck at the live auction every year, and 2011 promises no less than the best with a full slate of hot items just waiting to be announced. One such item involved hundreds of hours of labor and extreme attention to detail. The one-of-a-kind Colt Model 1911-Master Engraved Edition featured on the cover of this quarter’s issue has been erected as a tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Colt model 1911 and its adoption into military service by the United States. The beautiful firearm was built and hand-engraved to commemorate the outstand-ing design John Browning dreamt of so many years ago. Colt Master Engravers George Spring, Steve Kamyk and Expert Engraver Jan Gwinnell spent over 300 hours perfect-ing the intricate details of this unique firearm. All surfaces have been polished and finished in Colt Royal Blue and hand engraved in “C” coverage and classic American style scroll

cut in deep relief to highlight the detail. The gun is equipped with authentic ivory grips scrimshawed with the bust of Sam Colt on the left side and the image of the iconic World War I doughboy on the right side. Gold is abundant on this 1911; in fact it includes over 9 ounces of high relief 24 karat gold inlays! The top of the slide bears the words “100 Years of Faithful Service” and the historic Colt Dome with a touch of silver. The left side of the slide commemorates the years of service with “1911” and “2011” separated by Colt Manufacturing’s iconic Rampant Colt. On the right side, the serial number 1911COLT001 and John Browning’s profile are intricately displayed. All of this is surrounded by hand-cut, gold inlaid borders around the perimeter of the frame and slide. Made especially for this firearm, Brookfield Case has provided a walnut museum-style display case that presents the gun in an upright position to allow the viewer to see the many intricacies included on this truly one-of-a-kind firearm. LtGen William M. Keys, USMC (ret.), President and Chief Executive Officer of Colt’s Manufacturing Company, stated, “In 1911, we teamed up with John Browning and commissioned him to design a pistol chambered in .45 Auto-matic Colt Pistol to win the Army’s new pistol competition. Now, 100 years later, it’s our rare privilege, as the original maker of the Model 1911 pistol, to team up with The NRA Foundation to furnish this singular Anniversary Model for sale to the highest bidder.” “The Colt donation will assist The NRA Foundation in se-curing the future of NRA’s programs for the American public to experience,” said John DaSilva, National Manager, Events and Marketing of NRA Field Operations. The support from our industry partners is vital in our successful mission and grassroots efforts to service the needs of NRA’s programs.” The Colt Model 1911 was donated to The NRA Founda-tion for use at 2011 NRA Annual Meetings as we endeavor together to safeguard the future of the shooting sports in America.


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AUCTION...National NRA Foundation Banquet & Auction

Thursday, April 28th, 5:00 PM

David L. Lawrence Convention CenterPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is just one of the many donations presented to the attendees of the National NRA Founda-tion Banquet and Auction on Thursday, April 28th. We invite you to turn the page for a glimpse of the exciting opportunities available that evening and book your tickets today to make these possibilities a reality.

By saRah youngEvent Services Coordinator, NRA Field Operations Division

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SAVAGE ARMS 110BA, .338LAPUASavage ArmsPrecision, accuracy, power: Savage Arms’ Law Enforcement Series has all that and more. The 110BA is the newest in their series, and has already gained much acclaim. Chambered in .338Lapua this powerful, AR-style firearm is perfect for the long-range shooting enthusi-ast. The pistol grip with a bolt action combo is unique, and provides a very ergonomic design allowing for shooting ease. The matte black firearm is equipped with rails for scope mounting and rails on both sides for ad-ditional mounting. Measuring in at 50.5” and 15.75 lbs, this is quite the firearm.

RUGER REDHAWK .45 COLT SSMag-na-port International, Inc. Mag-Na-Port develops porting designs to reduce recoil and muzzle lift for all types of shooters. The process is accomplished with Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), a surgically precise method of removing metal. This custom Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt features custom work by Mag-Na-Port’s Ken Kelly including a jeweled and polished hammer, trigger, top strap, and barrel rib, Mag-Na-Port revolver porting to reduce recoil and muzzle jump, mirror polished cylinder accented by a polished band around the cylinder, and mirror polished pins and cylinder release. The EDM technology was used to skeletonize the rib, ejector window, and trigger guard and a C-More front sight blade was installed. The entire stainless steel finish was given a smooth matte finish with the velvet hone finish

and makes a nice contrast with the polished accents. Etched on the gun is “Friends of NRA 2011” and the Mag-Na-Port logo.

ALLIGATOR HUNT IN FLORIDAGettle Trophy HuntsOne hunter will enjoy a night out under the stars on an air-boat on Lake Okeechobee in Lake Port, FL as he/she hunts for an alligator up to 8 feet long. All tags are included. Airfare and lodging not included.

LCW-15 LADY’S HOME DEFENDERLauer Custom WeaponryThe LCW Lady’s Home Defender was designed with the lady of the house in mind. At 5.5 lbs, this rifle is easily controlled with the help of the forward grip. The laser/light combo makes it a “point-and-shoot” rifle ideal for those moments where time and nerves can get in the way of even the best aim. The stock set is DuraCoated in Bronx Rose, making it as pretty as it is mean. This particular firearm will be the only firearm to feature the Rivers of Freedom Pittsburgh 2011 logo in full color.

GOLDEN FIDDLE SIGNED BY CHARLIE DANIELSCharlie Daniels BandIn 1979 one young boy bet his soul for a golden fiddle in a duel with the devil and won when “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

Charlie Daniels won a Grammy and other ac-colades for his outstanding vocal and fiddle performance in this internationally-known billboard hit. Known for his life-long support of the Second Amendment, our military and the shooting sports, Charlie Daniels has once again impressed the NRA family by provid-ing a signed golden fiddle for use at the National NRA Foundation Banquet. The fully functional fiddle will be auctioned off with a set of signed merchandise and a certificate of authenticity. Personalization of the instrument may be negotiated under certain conditions.

FNH FS2000 5.56X45MM NATO/223Guns and LeatherChambered in 5.56x45mm NATO/223 Reming-ton, the FN FS2000 Standard comes equipped with a 1.6x optical sighting package. The FS2000 is gas-operated with a rotating bolt lockup for added reliability and greater accu-racy. Its 17.44" cold hammer-forged MIL-SPEC barrel is fitted with a muzzle brake, while fired cases are ejected through a forward port away from the operator. The matte black polymer thumbhole stock is fully-ambidextrous.

BROWNING X-BOLT MEDALLION .243WINAcuSport CorporationYou don’t want to be embarrassed with a sub-par rifle on any hunt. And perhaps this is the year you need to upgrade your hunting rifle. The X-Bolt Medallion bolt action rifle is pre-sented with a fine gloss-finished, checkered walnut stock. The steel receiver is engraved and has a blued finish for beauty and durabil-ity. Ensuring long-range accuracy is the totally free-floated barrel and Feather Trigger System, two of the most critical components of any high-powered hunting rifle. Action of the bolt is sure, smooth and secure. Rounds fed from the detachable box magazine align the bullet straight with the chamber providing reliable smooth feeding.

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“THE GODFATHER” 1927 A-1AUTO ORDNANCE TOMMY GUN DELUXE .45 ACP WITH VIOLIN CASETC ConceptsIn 1972, one of the most recognized movie patriarchs of all time filled theaters everywhere with thousands enthralled by the Corleone family, and most notably, Marlon Brando’s Academy Award winning portrayal of the ag-ing Don Vito Corleone. Travis Charbonneau of TC Concepts has perfectly captured the dark, discerning “Godfather” and some of the iconic scenes on an overlay applied to the traditional violin case. The case itself is a work of art, and the 10-round Tommy Deluxe Gun is sure to be the same. TC Concepts has yet again provided The NRA Foundation with a piece that is guar-anteed to mesmerize.

SPRINGFIELD MA9102 STANDARD M1A, .308 CALSpringfield ArmoryThe Standard M1A is the cornerstone of the M1A family. The 22” 6-groove barrel is ac-companied by a beautiful American walnut stock with an original military buttplate. Set in .308cal, the 9.3 lb firearm represents the best in military rifles. The front sight is National Match .062 Military Post and the rear sight boasts Military Aperture and is adjustable for windage and elevation. This rifle is all busi-ness.

TAURUS PT 740 SLIM .40S&WTaurus USALauded by American Rifleman’s Golden Bullseye Awards as the Handgun of the Year, this dynamic semi-auto steps up with big firepower, remarkable features and top-end performance. The SLIM line features a short, crisp single action/double action trigger pull and low-profile fixed sights for easy and comfortable conceal-ment carry. Weighing in at just 19 ounces and measuring a mere

6.24 inches, the firearm can be concealed under even the lightest weight clothing. It’s not even an inch thick! Additional features include finger indexing Taurus “Memory Pad" along the frame for an automatic finger locator, off hand thumb rest for safe firearm handling and unique takedown levers offering fast field stripping. The SLIM includes a visual loaded chamber indicator, new trigger safety, manual safety and the unique Taurus Security System® that allows users to securely lock the gun using an inconspicuous key-lock.

REMINGTON VERSA MAX 12GA SHOTGUNRemingtonConsidered to be the new standard for reliability in auto loading shotguns, VERSA MAX™ shatters convention and all previous benchmarks for reliability with an unprec-edented action. Proven in the field and in extreme endurance tests with thousands of test rounds, it cycles all 12-gauge loads with ultimate consistency, softer recoil and less maintenance than you’ve ever experienced. The American Rifleman Golden Bullseye Shotgun of the Year will be featured in a black synthetic stock and fore end with grey over- molded grips and softtouch finish.

NRA WESTERN SADDLEJames Barr of PennsylvaniaFor centuries horse-riding has complemented the gun culture, and Mr. Barr has commemo-rated that notion through his craft, creating a fantastically tooled western saddle featuring the NRA seal and monogram. The leather saddle features a beautiful basket weave pat-tern surrounded by a foliage design. Perfect for riding or display, the intricately-designed saddle is a one-of-a-kind, heirloom quality piece.

CUSTOM REMINGTON 798Gary Stiles, Luxus, Douglas Barrels, Le-upold, and Talley ManufacturingThis isn’t just any Remington 798. The action has been paired with a 35 Whelen Douglas barrel and encased in a strikingly beautiful Turkish walnut stock wrapped in 22 lpi check-ering. It’s equipped with a new checkered bolt handle, Talley rings, bases, swivel bases, skeleton grip cap, Model 70 safety, and to top it all off, an ebony forend tip. To complete the custom package, a Leupold scope has been mounted to the rifle.

PERSONALIZED MODEL 89 .500 S&W MAGNUMBig Horn ArmoryBuilt from the ground-up and solidly engi-neered using the latest CNC technology, the Model 89 embodies the best of the

“THE GODFATHER” 1927 A-1 .45 ACP

old Model 86 and Model 92 lever-actions in a modern platform capable of handling the powerful .500 S&W Magnum. The rifle is man-ufactured with 17-4 stainless steel, precision machined and properly hardened to deliver consistent downrange performance and rug-ged in-the-field dependability. The American black walnut stock and forend are fitted with integral front and stud rear sling swivel mounts and given several coats of a durable synthetic satin finish. The Model 89's large, hunter-friendly curved-lever enables ease of operation. Honoring the long tradition of great American sporting rifles, the American-made Model 89 .500 S&W Magnum provides hunt-ers with pride in ownership and a powerful advantage afield. Additional customization will be available to the buyer. (For specifica-tions see the National Event Catalog online at www.friendsofnra.org)

NOSLER MODEL M48 325WSM TROPHY GRADE RIFLENoslerDesigned with the same quality and crafts-manship as its predecessors, the Model 48 Trophy Grade Rifle (TGR) will quickly become one of the finest values in the shooting industry. The award-winning TGR features the proven Nosler Model 48 action, a free-floating 24” chrome-moly barrel and a crisp 3 lb Rifle Basix™ trigger. In the tradition of the award winning Model 48, the TGR is built for hunting in wet weather. All exterior metal surfaces are protected by a special application of CERAKOTE™, while the critical interior working parts are protected by a smooth, corrosion-resistant coating of Micro Slick™. To ensure rugged reliability, the whole package is custom aluminum bedded in a Bell and Carl-son™ composite stock. American Rifleman Golden Bullseye 2011 Rifle of the Year.

RUGER SR-556 6.8SPCSturm RugerRuger defines this gun as the AR platform re-defined. The SR-556® offers Ruger's legendary rugged reliability, and comes with a host of accessories. Employing a patent-pending, chrome-plated, two-stage

piston driven operating system that provides the user with a cleaner, cooler running, reli-able firearm that is truly state-of-the-art. The chrome-lined gas block and chrome-plated piston and regulator work together to provide a smooth power delivery stroke to the bolt carrier, sending the by-products of the gas system out the bottom of the gas block away from the bolt carrier, keeping the action clean and free from contaminants resulting in improved performance over gas-driven rifles. The black synthetic, collapsible stock is fin-ished in manganese phosphate and hardcoat anodized with folding sights. Built to fire 6.8 SPC in a 25-round magazine.

EARLY-STYLE PA FLINTLOCK RIFLEMountain Rifle ShopReminiscent of the old days, the 100% Ameri-can-made custom .50 cal flintlock rifle comes packaged with a custom leather Possibles Bag with powder horns, ball starter, measure, and a Damascus knife. The rifle is brass mounted with wire inlay and relief-carved curly maple stock embellished with gold wire barrel inlays. The engraving “2011 NRA National Conven-tion – Pittsburgh, PA - 1 of 1” is visible on the barrel and makes this item even more unique.

HANDMADE KENTUCKY .50CALCharles M. DeanThis firearm is truly one-of-a-kind with exqui-site hand carving and engraving in beautiful, premium curly maple stock. The details are impeccable from the formed patch-box to the end of the custom Colerain swamped barrel. This piece is a true work of art and is sure to be proudly displayed for generations to come.

RAR-15 .223 M4Rasmussen ArmsRasmussen Arms, manufacturers of custom AR-15 rifles, has created an RAR-15

M-4 configuration in .223 that is highly cus-tomizable and includes a lower receiver that is 100% CNC machined from billet aluminum, a flat-top upper including a removable carry handle with A2 adjustable sights, a 6 position buttstock, 30 round magazine, grip and hand guards and comes in black. The 16” barrel has a 1x9 twist, chrome moly with a precision machine cut m-203 mounting groove.

BAITY CUSTOM .223 REMINGTONBaity’s Custom Gunworks, Evans Compton, Douglas BarrelsBuilt from the ground up, this practical hunting rifle is for the varmint hunter that has every-thing. A short sporter action in stainless steel is combined with a 24” stainless steel barrel in No. 4 contour built to benchrest standards and encased in a beautiful American Walnut stock carved and checkered by Evans Comp-ton of North Carolina. A Basix trigger rounds out this outstanding custom package.

CUSTOM RUGER 375 RIFLE Mag-na-port International, Inc.Mag-Na-Port develops porting designs to reduce recoil and muzzle lift for all types of shooters. The process is accomplished with Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), a surgically precise method of removing metal. This custom Ruger 77 Hawkeye .375 features custom work by Mag-Na-Port’s Ken Kelly including mag-na-brake installation, factory banded front sight replaced by EDM skeletonized front sight barrel band, jeweled and polished bolt, trigger, and receiver, velvet hone finish with matte glass beaded finish, muzzle recrown 11 degree target crown, and black KG kote finish to front and rear sights, trigger guard, floorplate, bolt handle, extractor, bolt release and scope rings. This custom work creates a functional and attrac-tive firearm; it is made even more unique by the etching of “Friends of NRA 2011” and the Mag-Na-Port logo.

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BENELLI VINCI 12GABenelli USAThe Benelli Vinci marks a revolution in hunting shotguns: the fastest-shooting, softest-kicking, most reliable lightweight 12 GA shotgun in the world. The superbly balanced Vinci embodies a new way of looking at shotgun design. The revolutionary new In-Line Inertia Driven® operating system, with superior reliability and lightning fast speed, is the simplest semi-auto shotgun operating system ever devised. Advanced ergonomics assure fluid gun movement. If you combine that with the ComforTech® Plus recoil reduction system, Benelli puts in your hands one of the softest-kicking shotguns available. Its modular design makes Vinci the easiest shotgun on the planet to assemble and disassemble. No wonder it’s named for Leonardo da Vinci, the great Italian Renaissance inventor, artist, and thinker who shattered the technological boundaries of his world.

RECREATION OF STEPHEN O’DELL HALF-STOCK BLACK POWDER RIFLETennessee Valley MuzzleloadingThe Natchez Rifle is a recreation of the ac-claimed gunsmith Stephen O’Dell of Natchez, Mississippi. J.M. Avance of Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading has expertly reproduced the O’Dell rifle model from around 1850. The .40 caliber half-stock antique reproduction muzzleloader was built with a right hand L&R back action percussion lock, double set trig-gers, 36” heavy steel barrel and premium curly maple stock. It is equipped with hand embel-lished brass including the lockplate, buttplate, barrel, patchbox, hammer, and triggerguard. The #5 rifle is a beautiful interpretation of a model created over 160 years ago, and it is proven to stand the test of time.

“RISE ON THE ROCK”Larry Boykin ReadyIn the eyes of a water-fowl hunter, the sun rising over the rocks is a breathtaking sight, no matter how manytimes it’s experien-

ced. Ready has perfectly captured the vibrant colors the sky takes on when the sun hits that point where it can no longer hide under the horizon. The original acrylic piece conveys what hunters are lucky to experience day after day, year after year.

WEATHERBY VANGUARD CUSTOM ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHTWeatherby, Inc. The Weatherby Custom Shop is well re-nowned for its ability to create outstanding custom stylish firearms. This Vanguard Custom Ultra Lightweight in 300 Weatherby is a testa-ment to that ability. It features a vanguard matte blue steel barreled action with a 24” fluted barrel set in a hand-laminated Monte Carlo stock of Aramid, graphite fibres and fiberglass with bedding plate.

PRONG HORN ANTELOPE HUNT FOR 1 IN NORTHEAST WYOMINGD&W LivestockIn Thunder Basin National Grasslands, the graceful prong horn antelope are abundant, but the opportunity to hunt on private proper-ty is not. One hunter will have the outstanding opportunity to hunt the fastest animal in North America in the beautiful Powder River Basin of Wyoming. Under the wide open sky, the hunter will have the chance to hunt side by side with one of Friends of NRA’s best on a breathtak-ingly beautiful private ranch near New Castle, WY. Lodging and Airfare are not included.

G-1 SEMI-AUTO SPORTER RIFLECentury ArmsThe FAL was the main battle rifle of most NATO forces during the “Cold War” years. It was adopted by nearly 60 countries under various model designations and is one of the most widely used rifles in history. This G1 Rifle in .308 Win was built using an original FN made rifle and assembled with a new U.S. metric receiver and barrel. Matte black finish, black synthetic furniture with pistol grip, bipod and a flip up carry handle. Comes with two 20 round metric pattern magazines.

PTR-32 KFM4RPTR-91, Inc. The PTR-32 series of rifles is designed to bring the accuracy and reliability of the Roller Lock operating system into the 7.62x39 caliber. Each is built with carbine, black furniture with the new tactical handguard machined from military spec. hard-anodized aluminum with three mounted rails. Equipped with an H&K style pre-ban flash hider and Navy type trigger group, the entire gun measures in at 38.75” and 9.8 lbs.

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7 DAY HUNT FOR TWO IN SOUTH AFRICAIbamba SafarisTwo hunters will enjoy the hunt of a lifetime in the Limpopo Province of South Africa as they seek out a variety of plains game. $625 of your trophy fees is included. This outstanding professionally-guided hunt lasts at least seven-days during March through November of 2011 or 2012. Airfare not included.

ICON WEATHERSHIELD .22-250Thompson/Center ArmsAt the top of T/C’s bolt action line is the im-pressive ICON® family. Every ICON® utilizes T/C’s “Foundation for Accuracy” and delivers certified MOA accuracy before it leaves the factory. ICON’s superior accuracy starts with their technologies, specifically the Interlock Bedding System, Integra Base, and T/C’s superior barrel technology with 5R® rifling. The ICON Weather Shield® features Weather Shield®, the toughest corrosion resistance available, proven to be 50X more corro-sion resistant than stainless steel alone. The Hogue® over-molded composite stock

and Weather Shield® finish can withstand anything mother-nature may throw at them and makes this firearm an ideal choice for any hunter.

7 DAY SOUTH AFRICAN HUNT FOR ONEWitklip SafarisTravel to the northern peak of South Africa for your next, or first, hunting adventure. Witklip Safaris friendly personnel will make you feel right at home as you enjoy seven action-packed days hunting for a blue wildebeest, an impala, and a warthog. You’ll even experience a day of bird shooting. This 2011 guided hunt includes trophy fees for the animals listed. Room and board, laundry service, government license fees, and field preparation of trophies are also included. Airfare not included.

NRA 2011 HENRY BIG BOY Henry Repeating Arms CompanyBaron TechnologiesThe adventure and romance of America’s Old West are imbedded in the Big Boy’s distinctive 20” octagon barrel, straight-grip American

walnut stock with brass buttplate and brass barrel band. This 44 Magnum Big Boy will be serialized NRA2011 and will be designed especially for the 2011 NRA Annual Meetings. It will be packaged with a framed sketch of the original design by Baron Technologies and a custom display case.

1911 COMBAT SURVIVAL COMMEMORATIVE BOWIEMark Knapp Custom KnivesIn honor of the 1911’s position as the “faithful sidearm” of military officers, Mark Knapp has created a one-of-a-kind bowie especially for the 2011 NRA Annual Meetings. A 154 CM stainless steel fixed blade is suited with a Caspian Arms 1911 stainless grip frame. The standard grips have been replaced with a beautiful premium-grade blue mammoth ivo-ry, and the frame and blade have been bead blasted and electro-etched with a camouflage pattern. The custom knife, NRANational001, has a fully functional magazine clip that stores a combat survival kit which will include a knife sharpener, flashlight, fire starter, and many other survival necessities. Only ten knives of this design have been created with the other nine knives will be available at future Alaska Friends of NRA events. Special thanks to Metal Magic of Kenai, AK and Jantz Knife Supply.

FREEDOM ARMS MODEL 2008 SINGLE SHOTFreedom ArmsThe Model 2008 single shot revolver provided by Freedom Arms is thought of by many as one of the best on the market today. Chambered in .223 Remington, this single action design with a hammer block safety will come mounted with a scope and set in a hardwood stock. This particular firearm will feature the 2011 Pittsburgh NRA Annual Meetings logo, making this hard to get gun even more exclusive.

110BA LAW ENFORCEMENTSavage ArmsPrecision, accuracy, power: The Savage Arms Law Enforcement Series has all that and more. The 110BA is the newest in their series, and has already gained much acclaim. Chambered in .338Lapua this power-ful, AR-style firearm is perfect for the long-range shooting enthusiast. The pistol grip with a bolt action combo allows for shooting ease. The matte black firearm is equipped with rails for scope mounting and has rails on both sides for additional mounting.

ARGO 8X8 750 HDIArgo ATVThink you’ve seen it all? How about a consumer vehicle that’s completely amphibious? The ARGO 8x8 750 HDi is an 8-wheel drive amphibi-ous off-road vehicle featuring an OHV V-Twin liquid cooled 748cc, 31 hp Kohler Aegis LH 775 electronic fuel-injected engine, effective throttle response, excellent fuel economy, reliable cold-weather starting and outstanding high-altitude

performance. The innovative triple differential steering transmission provides even torque to all 8 of the big 25” ARGO tires, and the heavy duty axles adjust to bear the quiet load of all 8 tires. For complete customization, the vehicle features self-adjusting hydraulic vented disk brakes, and the functional firewall and floor boards allow for increased leg room. This vehicle is more than just “All-Terrain”, and you’ll be amazed at the comfort on land or on water.

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The crowd waits outside the doors in anticipation. Everyone talks anx-iously amongst themselves, excited to see the latest and new products just beyond their grasp. Behind the closed doors companies prepare their merchandise and formulate answers for the multitude of questions to come. The doors open and the crowd rushes in to take in the lay of the land, the familiar and unfamiliar faces, walls lined with item after item and their carefully arranged displays. The once calm room is now filled with a new life and energy that will last nearly the entire day.....

By nicole McMahonSenior Event Services Coordinator, NRA Field Operations Division


This isn’t the excitement of Black Friday; it’s the 2011 Friends of NRA Merchandise Preview Meeting, an an-nual gathering of NRA Field Represen-tatives, headquarters staff, and commit-ted vendors. The Merchandise Preview Meeting is an event that NRA Field Operations looks forward to all year. It’s a time for staff to see the new mer-chandise developed for the upcoming banquet year and vendors to meet and greet with those they work with from all over the country. Bobby Hart, Customer Service Rep for Blue Ridge Knives, said he has enjoyed coming to the event for the last five years. “[Blue Ridge Knives] is a firm believer in the NRA. We have a good relationship and when we come here it’s a good sign of our relationship,” said Hart. “I like meeting all the field reps from year to year and showing how our products work.” Veteran Merchandise Preview Meet-ing Sponsors Blue Ridge Knives and

Mill Pond Press were joined this year by Boyt Harness. “We’ve developed our relationship with common beliefs and have worked hand in hand with those beliefs,” said John Cardarelli, National Accounts Manager for Boyt. “We feel it’s good for us to partner ourselves with the NRA as much as we can and we hope to continue in the future.” The meeting kicked off with a check presentation by the sponsors to Managing Director of NRA Field Operations Kyle Weaver. Then, John da Silva, National Manager of Events & Marketing, along with other members of the merchandise selection commit-tee, discussed with the audience some of the highlights of the 2011 Standard Merchandise Package. After, field reps were free to discuss with vendors and colleagues about which merchandise would be the most successful in their respective areas. Like many others, Alaska NRA Field

Rep Marc Steinke could be found eye-ing the 1911 Colt Pistol .45ACP NRA Centennial Edition Friends of NRA Gun of the Year. “It was three years in the making and it will be the number one item,” said Steinke. Other field reps gathered around novelty items like the NRA toaster that brands bread with the NRA monogram logo and the NRA custom tricycle de-signed to appeal to the younger banquet goers. The day ended in resounding excite-ment amongst the field reps all around. Everyone left undoubtedly pleased by the selection of items and energized for the new year. It was a contagious spirit that was sure to spread to the commit-tee volunteers and banquet attendees across the country.

Submit a product for Friends of NRA’s merchandise package! Contact Merchan-dise Manager Justin Cross at [email protected] or (703) 267-1358.

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Last year, The NRA Foundation grant program implemented

some major changes and program enhancements. These changes will lead the process of awarding grants into a faster and more cost efficient direction. Most affected was the method in which applicants receive equipment and supplies through grant awards. In years past, approved grant recipients would receive a check for an awarded amount and would then purchase equipment on the open market. In 2010, grant recipients received credits for use in the acquisition of equipment and supplies through an NRA Foundation

online merchandise center. Merchandise was secured through manufacturers who offered competitive pricing of their products exclusively for the Foundation Grant Program. With this new initiative in place, 2010 grant dollars provided over 600 shotguns, 1,200 small bore rifles, 4 million shot shells, and 3 million rounds of .22LR to grant recipients across the nation. In addition to basic shooting equipment and supplies, the program also offered other shooting relat-ed gear and accessories. NRA Foundation grants facilitated distribution of almost $4 million in additional shoot-ing gear and accessories to

selected grantees. Now in its second year, a further enhanced and refined process will streamline the acquisition of merchandise through the grant program even more. Grant applicants will prepare a program budget worksheet utilizing the merchandise center, mak-ing selections from available products and establishing a priority ranking for each item listed. This budget will be used by respective Friends of NRA State Fund Com-mittees (SFC) during the review and recommendation process . Upon grant approval by The NRA Foundation Board of Trustees, a merchandise order will be prepared and

e-mail notification of the awarded order will be sent to recipient organizations. Grant recipients will be di-rected to a secure web site to view the approved items. Or-ganizations will be required to provide proper shipping addresses as well as select a Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealer from a provided list for the shipment of any firearms. Recipients will be asked for a “need by” date, which will be used to ensure products are shipped to the a receipt prior to a sched-uled event or program need. Grants are released in the order in which they are ap-proved by The NRA Founda-tion Board of Trustees.

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One of the most exciting modifications is the addition of several new manufacturers and vendors since last year’s merchandise center opened. Manufacturers see the true impact that The NRA Foun-dation dollars have had in the shooting sports commu-nity. Manufacturers like Atlas Traps, Blue Ridge Knives, Champion’s Choice, Creed-moor Sports, Crosman, CZ Rifles, Daisy, Magtech Am-munition, Mike’s Archery, Promatic Traps, Remington, Savage Rifles, White Flyer, and Wolf Ammunition are strong supporters of the grant program and have submitted exclusive pricing for the 2011 cycle. Other

manufacturers and vendors are anxiously waiting to be a part of the program. This industry involvement will in turn benefit the grant recipi-ents more than ever. This is a win-win program that provides grant recipients more bang for their buck, allowing them to reach more people with better products, resulting in more efficient training and educational experiences for all.

In the end, that’s what it’s truly all about.

Apply for an NRA Foundation grant! Visit www.nrafounda-tion.org/grants/statefund.asp or contact your local NRA Field Representative.


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Many have heard of the high volume of dove hunting available in Cordoba, Argentina

and now a few Friends of NRA will get the opportunity to experience the adventure.

By John da silvaNational Manager Events and Marketing, NRA Field Operations Division

David Denies Wingshooting has made a considerable investment in their luxu-rious lodges since opening their doors over 25 years ago, establishing itself as the first outfitter ever in Cordoba. Since those first years, David Denies has refined the dove shooting experience, achieved a high standard of service excellence within their lodges, and are now investing in the future of shooting sports for years to come. Over six months ago, David Denies Marketing Director, Santiago García Seeber, contacted Friends of NRA to make a generous contribution that would provide attendees a chance to visit David Denies Wingshooting in Cordoba, Argentina. Being a strong supporter of our shooting and hunting heritage and sharing in our common passion for tradition, it was easy to see the connection. With this shared enthusiasm in mind, David Denies Wingshooting generously provided 15 three-night/three day Dove Hunting trips for two at La Dormida or Pica Zuro Lodges. The trips, which include all field guides, meals and drinks, room/board, and transfers to and from fields, will be sold

at select Friends of NRA events through-out the U.S. and have a total value reaching over $70,000! Located just an hour flight from the federal capital Buenos Aires, Cordoba is the second largest city in Argentina and home to what many claim is the dove capitol of the world. The Pica Zuro Lodge and 100 square mile radius around it is annually inhabited by well over 10 million doves. For more than two decades, interna-tional wingshooters alike have recog-nized David Denies as the grand prize location of all things wingshooters care to pursue. It’s not uncommon for an average hunter and guide to use up 900 shells or more in a single day. Depend-ing on the time of the year booked, the shoot will start in the morning and last until noon, after which you are treated to an incredible lunch while tasting some of Argentina’s beef and superb regional wine. You can call it a day or go back for more dove hunting until almost dark. The Pica Zuro Lodge offers 55 shooting fields all within a scenic drive around the rich local farmland. Choose from the various shotguns available at the lodge from Beretta and

Benelli for use in the field, or bring your own. The donation is truly one-of-a-kind and significant to the Friends of NRA program and The NRA Foundation in so many ways. We can’t thank David Denies Wingshooting enough for the generosity and support they have extended to our mission. “It’s an honor and we take pride in assisting The NRA Foundation on their aim to continue support for all,” said Seeber. “We certainly recognize their dedication and the importance of the contributions they make to the com-munity by educating on the safe use of firearms and conservation, which is the reason why David Denies Wingshoot-ing plans to be a part of NRA’s support structure on an ongoing basis.” Get your hands on one of these exclusive hunting trips while also helping raise money for The NRA Foundation! Contact your local NRA Field Representative to find one available for purchase in a live auction or raffle at an upcoming Friends of NRA event near you! For more infor-mation about David Denies Wingshoot-ing, visit www.daviddenies.com.

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Shooting sports have occupied a place in West Virginia’s 4-H Youth Development program since 1986.

And for some time now, WV Friends of NRA has played an integral part in pro-viding equipment to these county and state programs through grants allotted during the annual State Fund Commit-tee (SFC) Meetings. Since 2006, the West Virginia Friends of NRA SFC has provided 21% of their annual grant dollars to county and state 4-H shooting sports programs. That’s over $65,000 granted during the

last five years to 4-H shooting sports programs. With individual counties conducting various levels of 4-H shooting sports through an extensive network of 316 trained county discipline instructors— one venue for 4-Hers and instructors to participate in numerous different shooting sports disciplines was missing. Thus, the brainchild of 4-H Agent Don Dransfield of Monroe County and a few of his colleagues was sparked. West Virginia is nationally known for its residential camping program to enhance youth development. According to Dransfield, the opportunity to bring the state’s 4-H youth together in an environment they were well accustomed to seemed an obvious solution. Begin-

ning in 2008, an assembly of agents along with State 4-H Shooting Sports Director, Dr. Jean Woloshuk, con-vened to begin preparation for a state multi-disciplinary 4-H Shooting Sports Camp. Enlisting the aid of the state 4-H Shooting Sports Committee, the first state shooting sports weekend camp was held at the Gilmer County Recreation Park in Glenville, WV with sixty-six 4-Hers from twenty-two counties across the state. That weekend, fifteen adult volunteer county instructors teamed

with state instructors to teach intro-ductory and experienced sessions in air rifle, pistol, archery, shotgun, black powder and wildlife conservation. Ad-ditionally the campers were exposed to the possibilities of shooting sports. “In a non-competitive learning climate, our youth are brought together from a variety of backgrounds and levels of experience,” said Zona Hutson, 4-H Extension Agent in Doddridge County and camp co-director. “It is as much for learning the new as it is improving on the known, ‘Make the Best Better’ and ‘Learning by Doing’.” While 4-H shooting sports in West Virginia boasts individual contacts of 5,539 youth in 2010, all fifty-five coun-ties don’t sponsor shooting sports, so

this event is providing that opportunity to a number of youth who would not be exposed to this healthy life sport. 2011 will again see 4-H boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 21 participating in educational and socially impacting events at the third state camp. Thanks to support through the WV Friends of NRA, many of the pro-gram’s costs will be covered particularly in the areas of consumables in shotgun, black powder and the air sports as well as some facility and safety program ex-penses. Each camper left camp in 2010

with their own personal pair of branded shooting safety glasses provided for by the grant funding. “We’ve been able to provide this camp on our own for two years but we want to keep all costs down for our participants and the 2010 grant was one way to accomplish that” says Dransfield. This camp has ‘the Friends’ to thank. With this kind of support; shooting sports, laughter and learning will be happening in the mountains of West Virginia for years to come.”

Apply for an NRA Foundation Grant in West Virginia! Contact NRA Field Representative Jim Kilgore by email at [email protected] or visit www.nrafoun-dation.org/grants.

“With this kind of support; shooting sports, laughter and learn-ing will be happening in the mountains of West Virginia for years to come”

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very day, Barrett firearms are used throughout the world in life or death situations. Estab-lished in 1982, the fairly young

company has gained a peerless reputa-tion for the quality, workmanship, and reliability of their firearms and remains somewhat of an enigma in modern military and special ops weaponry. It is no wonder civilian sport shoot-ers, law enforcement agencies, and the U.S. military flock to Barrett for their large-caliber rifle needs. Not to men-tion that company founder and CEO, Ronnie Barrett, invented the first-ever shoulder-fired .50 caliber rifle. While the average Joe may never get the chance to shoot many of the large-caliber rifles produced by Barrett every day, the company’s unparalleled work no doubt breeds a lot of interest in learning more about how a Barrett firearm is born. So much so, that Barrett’s manufac-turing plant in Murfreesboro, Tenn., has to turn down requests for tours of its facilities. That is, unless you were one of the lucky few who won a tour through a Friends of NRA banquet in Tennessee. The exclusive offer was a part of Tennessee NRA Field Rep Mike Webb’s Statewide Donation Initiative, where businesses and individuals can opt to donate an item or service to every ban-quet in the state to help raise money for The NRA Foundation. “Ronnie donated 24 tours to his manufacturing plant for a minimum

donation of $1,000 each to every Friends of NRA banquet in the state,” said Webb. “Then, he gave us a Barrett .98-B rifle with a retail value of approxi-mately $5,000.” Ronnie Barrett, who is also on the NRA Board of Directors, said the idea for doing tours came about because of the great interest. “We get telephone calls almost every day asking if we do public tours. The calls come from throughout the state and all over the country. Some people will say that they’re planning a trip to Tennessee and would like to visit us. Because we are a closed shop with high-security and production schedules to meet, it is just not conducive for public tours, so our answer has to be ‘no.’ But because there is so much interest, we hit upon the idea of doing a few selective tours to benefit The NRA Foundation and also some other charities that are important to us. All together, our company pro-vided over $50,000 in 2010 to different charities through the tours.” The donation made Barrett the largest single financial supporter in the state. The tours didn’t disappoint either. Participants from Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville and numerous other parts of the state where amazed after getting the insider’s look of the Barrett plant tour. “This past year was a record one for Friends of NRA across the state,” added Webb. “We netted $362,000 to promote programs on behalf of the Boy Scouts, 4-H Clubs, Junior ROTC, and

many others. The Barrett tours and rifle donation pushed our fundraising to an all-time high.” Each of the winning bidders from the Friends of NRA tours also had his or her name entered into a drawing for a Bar-rett 98-B rifle. Joe Dement from near Jackson, Tenn. was the winning name drawn during a ceremony at The Out-post Armory in Murfreesboro, a retail gun store owned by Barrett’s daughter and son, Angela and Chris Barrett. Barrett is back again to help out Friends of NRA in 2011 too. Barrett Firearms will be adding a unique twist to the tour fundraising project this year. Each Friends of NRA committee in Ten-nessee will get a tour donated, but there is more. According to Barrett, each of the winning bidders will be eligible to win a Model 82A1 .50-caliber rifle through a drawing in December. The winner will be allowed to visit the Bar-rett factory to participate in manufac-turing his or her own rifle and select a personalized serial number for it. “This is incredible. We have the possibility of collectively earning up to $60,000 or more for Friends of NRA through the tours,” said Webb. “And, the winner can honestly say that he or she helped to make a Barrett rifle and even chose its serial number.”

Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet in Tennessee! Contact NRA Field Representative Mike Webb at (901) 382-4789 or via email at [email protected] for more information.

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The Somerset High School history club isn’t your typical meet, discuss, get-your-picture-taken-for-the-yearbook, kind of club. If there is one thing this group is doing differently, it’s making the old way of running a history club a thing of the past. Because when the Somerset Heritage Society meets, it’s usually in costume. They’re a group of young students passionate about reenacting history for others. But the group considers themselves more than a history club or a reenactment club; they’re both living history and teaching it. The group of 20 or so students actively learns period-correct survival techniques, crafts and trades of the time, and then takes it upon themselves to teach others their acquired knowl-edge through participating in many events in the surrounding areas. In full costume, students reenact historical events for attendees as well as set up demonstrations and displays that give on-lookers a more hands-on learning experience. The group has made such a splash in their community, that even a local artist asked them to model as Mexican soldiers for a mural illustrating the battle of San Jacinto. SHS tries to be as authentic as possible in both their knowledge on the subject matter they reenact and in the costume attire they sport. The problem is finding costumes that are both accurate and affordable. The reenactors’ coatees run over $200, and they have to use substitutes for other expensive items such as white hospital scrubs for pants and reasonably-priced barracks caps instead of shako military

hats. To boot, the society has expanded to take up another expensive endeav-or— learning how to fire their muskets using real ammunition. Keeping realistic appearances requires the group to do multiple fundraisers, solicit sponsorships, and work with other organizations that are willing to loan equipment and uniform pieces. Enter stage right, the South Texas Friends of NRA State Fund Commit-tee (SFC) grants. Last year, the Lon-estar Heritage Association, a blanket association for living historians in Texas, requested funds from the SFC to continue support of the youth living history programs in southern Texas. The funds will help the group in educating the public not only about history, but

also the large place firearms have in our nation’s history. “Knowing we can aid students in continuing their education as history enthusiasts while also giving them the opportunity to gain a new appreciation and respect for firearms is why Friends of NRA is so excited about helping support this group’s mission,” said Liz Foley, NRA Field Representative for South Texas. “They help make his-tory come alive, and in the process are keeping our shooting sports traditions thriving for future generations.”

Apply for an NRA Foundation Grant in Texas! Contact NRA Field Representative Liz Foley by email at [email protected] or visit www.nrafoundation.org/grants.

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n the dawn of the New Millennium, the Homer Friends of NRA commit-tee was formed. When the people of Homer, Alaska decided to host a

Friends of NRA fundraising event they faced many of the same challenges other committees have faced. One problem in particular, was the need for an Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealer to agree to receive the Standard Merchandise Package firearms for the event. Homer is a small town of roughly 4,500 people at the end of the Alaskan Highway on the shores of Kachemak Bay. The com-mittee’s FFL choices were slim, but in stepped the Kachemak Gear Shed. At the time, the Kachemak Gear Shed, known locally as “The Gear Shed,” was only a Marine/Boating/Fish-ing supply store. You may have even seen the boys from the Time Bandit at the Shed stocking up on gear before they go crabbin’. In fact, the Gear Shed had an FFL but it kept only a mod-est supply of ammunition at the sales counter and it didn’t actively stock any firearms. Needless to say, the Homer Friends of NRA event was a colossal success. After the event, all the gun winners wanted to know was where to go to pick up their firearms. When Chairman Rick Swen-son told them they would need to go to the Gear Shed to fill out the necessary forms and to do a background check most folks were very surprised. “You mean the Gear Shed can handle guns?” In the following weeks, even those who didn’t win guns at the event that night headed to the Gear Shed to see if they could order guns through the store. The seed for a firearm business was planted.

Over the course of the next several years, the Gear Shed’s firearm business grew more and more after every Homer Friends of NRA event. Firearm winners, just having won a new gun, inevitably wanted to purchase some ammo to try it out, scopes for their rifles, holsters for their pistols, slings for their long guns, spotting scopes, pigeon throwers… Kachemak Gear Shed Co-Owner Ken Quinn recognized, assessed, and decided that to cater to this crowd he would dedicate a quarter of his store to firearms, ammo, and shooting gear. When you walk in the Gear Shed today, you will immediately see the gun department with over 100 differ-ent firearms in stock, an entire wall full of ammunition, and two more aisles completely dedicated to shooting and hunting. Not only that, but each and every year the Kachemak Gear Shed is the main source to purchase the Homer Friends of NRA 50 Gun Reload Raffle Tickets and event tickets. Friends of NRA event posters adorn the front of the building and the firearms are on display every year so ticket buyers can see what they are buying a chance to win. The Gear Shed’s support has been indescribably advantageous in the success of the Homer Friends of NRA committee. And the Homer committee uses radio advertisements to announce the raffle and event sending all prospec-tive listeners directly to the Gear Shed to purchase tickets. Everyone in town knows the Gear Shed is the central loca-tion to get your Friends of NRA tickets. Quinn doesn’t quit there either. Going the distance to help the Homer Friends of NRA committee, Quinn came

to the rescue when the committee needs a place to host their 50 Gun Raffle Drawing. A week before the Homer Friends of NRA event, Gear Shed clears out its entire warehouse to make room for all the shooters of Homer to come in, have a bite to eat, and to possibly win a gun. The entire event has turned out to be a real hootenanny in Hom-er— and believe me, there ain’t much to do in February in Homer. The 50 Gun Raffle Drawing alone draws in 450 people. One year the cars were parked on both sides of the street for about a mile down the road. Some-one made the comment, “I hope the cops don’t come or there are going to be a lot of parking tickets!” and his buddy answered “They are already here at the counter buying more raffle tickets!” After both Homer Friends of NRA events, the Gear Shed gun guys- John Kettel, Marv Peters and Andy Gillam have to process over a hundred NICS checks and they do it all with a smile on their face— never charging to process a firearm. With the help of the Kachemak Gear Shed, Ken Quinn and his crew, the Homer Friends of NRA event has grown from its first-year net of $8,600 to rank-ing 11th in the nation in 2010 with a net of $86,000. It often goes without saying, that the Kachemak Gear Shed is a fundamental piece in the building blocks of Homer Friends of NRA’s monumental success. Hand-in-hand with Homer Friends of NRA, the Kachemak Gear Shed raises numerous dollars for the future of the shooting sports, and that’s one unsung hero that truly deserves for us to sing its praises.

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magine for a moment you sud-denly get very ill while 1,000 miles from home. Your spouse rushes you to the hospital and you discover that your kidneys

aren’t working properly and you’ll need a transplant. Months go by and you haven’t found a suitable donor will-ing to give you an organ. Your health continues to decline until it becomes critical. You begin to lose hope. Bob Luna and his wife, Terry, are owners of Colorado Hunting Expedi-tion, a successful hunting lodge and outfitting business that they run from their home, and just recently became the hosts of the successful Colorado Friends of NRA program ‘Be A Hero.’ Through the program, Luna has the honor and privilege of taking veterans, many of them wounded in battle, into the surrounding area and helping them harvest an elk. It’s a program the Lunas worked hand-in-hand with the former Colorado NRA Field Representative to build. Luna, a dedicated Friend of NRA, was in desperate need of a new kidney. And when all hope of finding a donor seemed to be slipping away, a potential

organ donor stepped forward. It was an unexpected person— not family, not a childhood friend, not even a neighbor. It was someone Luna had only known for a couple of years, someone he saw only a few times a year. It was a fellow Friend of NRA, the former Colorado, now Alaska, Senior NRA Field Repre-sentative, Marc Steinke. Steinke and Luna’s friendship began during the 2007 Christmas holiday sea-son, when on a trip with his daughter, Steinke first received a phone call from Luna. “Just before reaching the Colorado border my cell phone rang and the gentleman on the other end told me about an opportunity to participate in a special hunt for wounded soldiers. The phone was cutting in and out but be-fore it dropped I heard enough from the gentleman on the other end to know it was Bob Luna and that I was going to help with this hunt later in January,” said Steinke. “I had never personally met Mr. Luna but knew of him and how big his heart toward soldiers, the NRA, and freedom was because of the commitments he had made previously. Instantly after speaking with him I

could tell that we were going to make something special out of this program.” Little did either of them know, that phone call was also the launch of a new friendship— an alliance which would turn out to be a lifesaver for Luna. “There are things in life that you don't decide on. Life decides for you,” said Steinke. “When I heard that Bob needed a kidney there was no decision about it. I knew I was the man for the job and I could not wait to get to him and tell him.” Steinke underwent rigorous testing to ensure his blood type and body was healthy enough to undergo transplant surgery. Much to his surprise and de-light, Steinke was perfect for the dona-tion and decided to give Luna the best Christmas gift he could hope for- the gift of his health back. On December 20, 2010 Steinke moved forward with the kidney transplant surgery and gave Luna a second chance at life. It’s not unusual for volunteers to form lasting friendships and bonds with NRA Field Representatives. It is difficult, if not impossible to attend meetings and work side-by-side at ban-quets and not end up caring about what

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happens to one another. “It was very ironic that only two months after I arrived in Colorado I met Bob Luna and just a few days be-fore leaving Colorado [for Alaska] I was able to help him get his health back. Some things are just meant to be,” said Steinke. “When we were in the hospital we saw each other for two days after the transplant and we had to separate ourselves because we started laughing so hard that it hurt really badly.” Luna benefitted infinitely from his involvement with Friends of NRA and his ultimate friendship with Steinke; but Friends of NRA has benefitted immensely from having Luna on board too. By establishing the “Be a Hero” hunting pro-gram, the Lunas have allowed over 60 soldiers to hunt elk for free while generating over $200,000 for the Friends of NRA program and ultimately, NRA Foundation grants. “Without Bob Luna the ‘Be a Hero’ hunt would not take

place. Without the Friends of NRA pro-gram, Bob and I would not have met and if we did not meet Bob would not have a new lease on life. Some things are just meant to be,” Steinke said. “You can really see a bigger side to Friends of

NRA. You truly do make new friends!”

Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet in Colorado! Contact NRA Field Representative Gwen Chermack at (719) 539-9574 for more information.

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How is Friends of NRA really making a good impression?

“We really wanted to increase the amount of engagement visitors to the new site would experience,” said Event Services Coordinator Amber Niblock Shorter. “The new website allows us to take that interactive component to a new level and utilize more creative ways of displaying information such as social media feeds, rotating photo displays, video slideshows, and whatever else we think our site visitors would like to see.”

“We believe that the new site really does the work for the user, making event information and other points of interest easy to find, reducing unnecessary clicks, and anticipating your next move without sacrificing design,” said Sarah Young, Event Services Coordinator.

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ood looks aren’t all that matter. It is, after all, what’s on the inside that really counts. But, alas, we are only human, and while inner beauty may win in the end, we still have to step up our game if we’re going to attract the ones we want to look our way.

In the sphere of web design, the saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” holds little weight. Web-goers now aren’t satisfied with just easily accessible content, they want the full package— depth and looks. A website has to be more than a series of information thrown onto a string of landing pages; it needs to be interesting, uncomplicated, constantly progressing—and it needs to look good doing it. So just in case it isn’t easy for everyone to get past an unsightly exterior to find out just what Friends of NRA truly has to offer, it was time to give www.FriendsofNRA.org a makeover both inside and out. If you didn’t know it already, the new Friends of NRA website is here and it’s catching the eyes of our volunteers and attendees. Launched in early January, the individuals at HQ made the transformation from the old to the new look a lot easier said than done. Field Operations staff worked back and forth with NRA Information Services for almost a full year to crank out a site that was both attractive and friendly. “Friends of NRA decided to pursue a new comprehensive overhaul of our website based mainly on visitor feedback,”

said Jeremy Greene, Event Services Manager. “The new de-sign was developed with the wants and needs of our visitors in mind. It allows for easier navigation and the use of more technology, including video and interactive elements.” For return explorers, the visual facelift is the most striking modification. The keenly designed home page lands users in the heart of everything Friends of NRA. Streamlined and stationary shortcuts reside at the top of every page to make it easy to navigate to anywhere on the site. Front and center, a wide frame scrolls through the latest Friends of NRA feature articles and announcements. Just below, the site’s hot spots- “Find an Event” and “Become a Volunteer”- are prominently displayed over a turning 3-D tablet that flips through the most recent stats on Friends of NRA committee achieve-ments. The new design goes beyond outward aesthetics too, drawing in web-goers with its user-friendly interface, clear navigation paths, interactive capabilities, and most of all, substantive and interesting content. “FriendsofNRA.org acts as an epicenter for Friends of NRA information,” said Greene. “It accommodates all our in-house articles and applications while integrating Friends of NRA’s external sources- like Facebook, Twitter, Issuu, our newsletters and photo galleries. The new site works as a one-stop shop in getting volunteers and attendees mobile across the board.”

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“We’re not stopping at FriendsofNRA.org either,” said Jeremy Greene, Event Services Manager. “We are committed to growing our presence and facilitating easier ac-cess to the information our attendees and volunteers are looking for. We have plans to introduce Friends of NRA apps for your mobile devices, a monthly Bulletin eNews-letter, and are spearheading new ways to chronicle and share Friends of NRA stories like grant showcase videos and the ‘I am Friends of NRA’ campaign.”

“The new website links to our social media pages, where we update our fans and fol-lowers multiple times a day on Friends of NRA and NRA Foundation news being talked about in online newspapers, personal and official blogs, in forums, everywhere. We keep track and filter through all these stories so we can update and bring visi-tors the best from around the nation,” said Nicole McMahon, Senior Event Services Coordinator. “If you want to hear what other people or news sources are saying about Friends of NRA, FriendsofNRA.org can point you in the right direction.” ? IN

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The newly-formed partnership between Blaser and Friends of NRA is exhibitive of the fervor for furthering the future of shooting sports that Blaser uses every-day as inspiration when creating some of the hunting industry’s most sought-after rifles and shotguns.

Blaser rifles enjoy an enviable reputation for accuracy due to the barrels and chambers being hammer-forged at the same time. By using specific tools for each chambering and doing it all at once, Blaser’s produc-tion staff is able to hold the tight tolerances necessary for the utmost accuracy. The other key to the R93’s accuracy is Blaser’s unique scope mounting system. Blaser’s focus on safety, accuracy, reliability, huntabil-ity, and versatility allow the R93 Prestige to be one of the most successful hunting rifle systems available.

Featuring a modular system, the straight-pull bolt action R93 Prestige Rifle comes in 3 calibers (.25-06, .243 WIN, .300 WIN MAG) with Grade 1 Turkish Walnut wood, discreet arabesque engraving on the sideplates, a scope mount with 1” rings

remier firearm company, Blaser, recently fused its commitment to creating world-renowned hunting rifles with its ever-present passion for hunting and shooting sports through the generous donation of ninety-five R93 Prestige Rifles to the Friends of NRA program. P

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and a synthetic hard case. It’s one firearm that’s gener-ating a lot of interest amongst Friends of NRA crowds.

Just days after the new Blaser Friends of NRA Spon-sor level was announced, NRA Field Representative for Southern Ohio, Bryan Hoover, started experiencing the excitement of the Blaser-effect. “National sponsor-ships can be a tough sell. This year with the Blaser rifle, seeking sponsorships was taken to a whole new level. The rifle is a beautiful, well-made gun from a company known for quality. It sparks a lot of interest in the Friends of NRA National Sponsor program as a whole,” said Hoover. “From a field representative’s perspective, it is great to be able to provide the ‘right

tools’ to our committees to make their already tough jobs a little easier. The Blaser sponsorship is essential-ly selling itself; we just have to let people know it is out there for purchase. The only downside is that we have so many sponsors and limited opportunities!”

The new Blaser Friends of NRA sponsorship is avail-able through your NRA Field Representative for a $5,000 tax-deductible* contribution that entitles you to a number of other sponsorship benefits too, includ-ing this year’s sponsor sculpture, hat, and one-year subscription to The NRA Foundation’s Traditions maga-zine. To see all our 2011 sponsor levels visit www.friendsofnra.org.

*The amount of the donation that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is the excess of the amount of the donation over the value of the goods and/or services provided to the donor.


Adding to its number of NRA-affiliation benefits, Clubs & Associations now offers a discount on the online software, Wild Apricot. The website and membership program is specifically designed for small organizations. Automate member renewals and event registrations, manage your membership data and financials, and up-date your web pages and contact records in one place.

It was only last year that Hunter Services debuted the new NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show in January. This year, they brought it back to the Carroll County Agriculture Center Shipley Arena in Westminster, Md. for a weekend featuring many of the East Coast’s top hunting, outdoor, and shooting sports retailers. Next on the list is expanding the Youth Hunter Education Chal-lenge (YHEC) program in Mid-America by conducting annual local events to build and further develop the skills taught in basic hunter education courses.

Aprenda Con Eddie Eagle! The Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program has reached over 24 million children with its life-saving educational tools. With many Spanish speak-ing children throughout the United States, the Eddie Eagle Program wanted to ensure that all children would learn its safety message. To complement the existing Ed-die Eagle workbooks and curriculum materials in Span-ish, a new Eddie Eagle in Spanish companion DVD is set for release soon.

Recently, the National Firearms Museum (NFM) was featured on The History Channel’s newest show “Only in America” starring Larry the Cable Guy. Larry visited NRA Headquarters for an inside look at the story of America and its relationship with firearms. In addition, a video clip from the NFMcurator YouTube channel discussing the history of an Austrian-made Girandoni Air Rifle went “vi-ral” on the web with over 1.5 million views and counting. Making the front page of YouTube.com is no small feat, especially for an educational video.

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After years of concept development and a dry run in 2010, the 2011 Nationals at Camp Perry will see a new service rifle course-of-fire that reflects evolution-ary changes in modern tactical firearms. The National Defense Tactical Rifle Match was designed as a practical test of a competitor’s abilities to perform drills that relate to real-world defensive shooting scenarios. It is a speed and accuracy competition that will be shot on both electronic and paper silhouette targets. No one will be required to pull pit duty and there will be no alibis, hence the term—“real-world.”

The NRA Public Range Fund—a program offering up to $25,000 in matching grant money to local, state and federal agencies that work with the NRA on efforts to build and improve upon public ranges- has aided in the implementation of 15 new ranges in the U.S. since it was established in 2009.

The NRA’s recently released Basics of Pistol Shooting DVD is receiving high praise from NRA Certified Instruc-tors since its release in July of last year. This instructional film can be used by current and prospective pistol own-ers for their own knowledge or by NRA Certified Instruc-tors as a training aid in the classroom.

Women’s Programs will conduct a Women-Only NRA Pistol Instructor Training Course at the 2011 NRA Annual Meetings— taught by women, for women. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to become part of the NRA fe-male instructor development effort. Successful comple-tion of this course entitles you to all the gratification and fulfillment that comes with helping other women learn to shoot—as an NRA-Certified Instructor.

NRA’s Youth Programs just recently said goodbye to their 2010 Brownells/NRA National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors and welcomed in a new flock of young enthusiasts from around the nation for 2011. At the end of the year, the chosen few are expected to write a story describing their year as a youth ambassador encouraging other youth to participate in the shooting sports.

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WANT MORE?There’s more to the story. To find out more about each of these pro-grams and all that NRA has to offer go to NRA.org/programs.aspx

Speaking of the National Matches!

Prepare for a literary thrill ride through the NRA Competitive Shooting Division’s recent release of “The National Matches: 1903-2003 The First 100 Years…”. Full of incredible characters, amaz-ing athletic achievements, cutting-edge firearms technology, and, most of all, pure inspiration, it is an epic book loaded with National Match facts, notable shooter histories, and more.

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INDIVIDUAL DONORSGifts of $25,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Brown MissouriBrownell Family IowaMr. Bruce F. Evertson NebraskaMr. Harold Morgan CaliforniaPyramyd Air OhioShaw and Betty Walker Foundation Michigan

Gifts of $5,000 - 24,999 Anonymous TexasBlackhawk Products Group VirginiaMrs. Genevieve B. Brophy ConnecticutCamp Fire Conservation Fund New YorkCheaper Than Dirt TexasCors Foundation VirginiaDavidson’s, Inc. ArizonaDBS International PennsylvaniaThe Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation MichiganGordon A. Cain Foundation TexasMargaret H. and James E. Kelley Foundation, Inc. MinnesotaMr. and Mrs. Don F. Kesler CaliforniaMontana Gold Bullet, Inc. MontanaMr. Alwal B. Moore MissouriNatchez Shooters Supply TennesseeNosler, Inc. OregonNumrich Gun Parts Corporation New YorkGeorge S. Rich Family Foundation, Inc MarylandSafari Club International - Houston Chapter TexasMr. Harley K. Sefton California

The Walter A. and Charlotte Soule Family Foundation ColoradoTilley Family Foundation CaliforniaUmarex USA ArkansasThe Westchester Foundation Texas

Gifts of $1,000 - $4,999 Anonymous IowaAnonymous CaliforniaAnonymous MontanaAnonymous VirginiaAnonymous ArizonaThe Baskerville-Peterson Family Fund of Courage Foundation MinnesotaBergquist Masonry, LLC New HampshireMr. and Mrs. Gary E. Bickel FloridaMichael J. Brickhill, Esq. VirginiaC & S Shaver, Inc. OregonCamp-Younts Foundation VirginiaMr. and Mrs. Benjamin R. Case VirginiaccAdvertising VirginiaMs. Jennifer E. Cerca-Pantano PennsylvaniaCharles Schwab CaliforniaMr. and Mrs. Danny M. Clayton North CarolinaMr. George B. Coover ArizonaDillon Precision Products Corp., Inc. ArizonaMr. Ray A. Doering MinnesotaMr. John L. Drespling PennsylvaniaMr. Sean Duffy CaliforniaFrank G. and Gertrude Dunlap Fund MichiganFederal Cartridge Co. Minnesota

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fox North CarolinaThe Shirley W. and William L. Griffin Foundation New YorkMr. and Mrs. Bruce Noel Hadley New YorkMr. William D. Hamilton and Susan M. Heathfield MichiganElmer A. and Arlene G. Hansen IllinoisHarrigan Price Fronk & Co. LLP OregonJames and Karen Hayman Family Fund MinnesotaMr. and Mrs. Bruce Heggenstaller PennsylvaniaMr. Michael F. Hupy WisconsinIsland Sunrise Foundation VirginiaMr. Michael G. Katsonis NevadaMr. Brian M. Keelty MarylandA.P. Kirby, Jr. Foundation New JerseyMr. Gale C. Knull New YorkKulakala Point Foundation WashingtonThe David E. Maguire Foundation DelawareMrs. Betty S. Mayes-Petty KansasMr. Perry C. Maynard, Jr. GeorgiaMid America Fittings, Inc. KansasMr. Howard L. Naslund MarylandMr. L. C. Neely, Jr. TexasInvestigator Lance R. Olson IowaMr. Robert L. Pezzati MichiganMr. Wilson H. Phillips Jr. VirginiaMr. Noel Richardson KansasMr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Rising, Jr. TexasMr. H. Scott Rosenbush and Ms. Cindy Zimmerman New JerseyMr. Charles C. Sargent Georgia

Mr. and Mrs. H. Wayne Sheets MarylandMr. and Mrs. David Sheppard IllinoisMr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Tillotson NebraskaMr. and Mrs. Frederic O. Vicik WashingtonMr. Thomas A. Vining OklahomaThe Vintagers - Order of Edwardian Gunners MassachusettsMr. Scott H. Wadsworth ConnecticutDonald E. Weihl, Esq. IllinoisThe Clara Weiss Fund OhioWidener’s Reloading & Shooting Supply, Inc. TennesseeMr. Armour C. Winslow Lousiana

Gifts of $250 - $999 Dr. and Mrs. Don G. Benson, Jr. TexasBlue Book Publications, Inc. MinnesotaMr. and Mrs. Harold P. Branch MontanaBreitman Family Foundation New JerseyMr. Donald G. Chilcote MichiganDr. Inger J. Christensen UtahMr. Charles F. Clark WashingtonMr. and Mrs. Brian W. Clements PennsylvaniaMr. Charles B. Coffman CaliforniaMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Coleman, Jr. PennsylvaniaMr. Kenneth N. Connaughton ConnecticutMr. Raymond A. Corliss, USN (Ret.)

New HampshireCutler Real Estate Management Corp. MassachusettsMr. Robert C. D’Antonio New JerseyMary Darling, MS, J.D. ArizonaDr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson Derr Michigan

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The NRA Foundation Thanks the Following Donors for Their Generosity and Continued SupportNovember 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011


Mr. John Wesley Dixon WashingtonMr. and Mrs. Lowell Forman OregonGalco International ArizonaMr. William H. Grimes ArizonaGuerra Brothers Successors TexasMr. Jeffery L. Harris MarylandDr. W. M. Hommerberg OregonMr. and Mrs. John A. Hyde CaliforniaJ & G Sales, Ltd. ArizonaMr. Gary Jacobson MinnesotaJoseph Chiarello & Co., Inc. New JerseyKeith Hamilton Farming CaliforniaKimmell Family Foundation OklahomaMr. Fidel Kloker, Jr. New YorkMr. Drew Koval VirginiaMr. Daniel O. Maldonado TexasMr. and Mrs. S. Michael Marburger PennsylvaniaMr. and Mrs. Edward W. Marron, Jr. New JerseyMcDonald Sportsmen’s Association PennsylvaniaMr. Maurice A. Mertens ColoradoMr. and Mrs. Lathan D. Murphy FloridaMrs. Dorothy D. Murray IowaMr. John A. Murray South CarolinaMr. Marvin W. Palmer, Jr. CaliforniaPaso Del Norte Gun Collectors, Inc. TexasMr. Mihai Radulescu New YorkMr. Delmar L. Rawson CaliforniaMr. Erik S. Rieger PennsylvaniaSan-Lee Gun Club, Inc. North CarolinaMr. Tyler T. Schropp Virginia

Mr. and Mrs. Carl G. Schulz, Jr. ArizonaMr. K. Dunlop Scott MarylandMs. Alicia Shaeffer TexasMr. Arthur D. Shriver PennsylvaniaMr. and Mrs. William R. Slavin OregonMr. Brian E. Smith MinnesotaMr. Dennis Stepanovich MichiganMr. Mike Stonger MichiganDr. Scott Suter ColoradoMr. Rick Tedrick VirginiaMs. Wanda E. Tillman and Mr. Van Brown ConnecticutVal Pak of Southern Virginia VirginiaMr. and Mrs. David R. Vanker MichiganWalnut Creek Rifle Club PennsylvaniaWeby Shops TexasMrs. Cynthia M. Whitley VirginiaMr. Justin Willette Massachusetts

ESTATES Estate of Dewey V. Allen LouisianaEstate of Robert R. Briggs TennesseeEstate of Paul A. Krentar New JerseyDan A. and LaRue B. Langford Memorial Fund Texas Estate of Robert W. Schulz CaliforniaEstate of William G. Stroecker AlaskaEstate of John E. Weir Missouri

IN KIND GIFTSMr. David Gates MontanaMr. William Thomas Gennetti, Jr. VirginiaMr. Joseph Lorubbio Nevada

Ms. Winnie D. Miller VirginiaMr. Eugene Leon Mleczko MissouriMr. John E. Priebe ArizonaMr. and Mrs. John H. Rumpel FloridaJohn R. and Sylvia M. Schwartz GeorgiaMr. Kenneth A. Smith VirginiaMr. James Killian Spratt North CarolinaMr. Douglas Terrel California

IN HONOR OF GIFTS Paul Butler Ms. Kerry K. Westerwick Donald J. Diener Mrs. Denice A MaderBruce and Mevina Dodson Mr. John L. DodsonByron E. Haney Mr. Dennis B. HaneyGreg Huff Mr. Erik S. HuffStacey Macri Mr. Spencer TrepacDan B. Odenweller Mrs. Alison BuntingDonald K. Odenweller Mrs. Alison BuntingJames Rifenberg Mr. and Mrs. Bill GreenJohn and Judy Woods Mr. and Mrs. H. Wayne Sheets

IN MEMORY OF GIFTSJames L. Bonsall Mr. Kenneth L. Bonsall Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Hanson Mr. and Mrs. Gregg W. NicholsDewey F. Bullard, Sr. Mr. John MoselyPatrick R. Catania Mr. John G. Hall and Ms. Colette LeclercDean Cheever Ms. Sally R. MooreWilliam M. Davis Mr. Gary R. Lingle Mr. and Mrs. James A. MonahanCarl E. Frazier, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David BalfourBen Gillette Mr. Nicholas E. WinkelJohn “Steven” Glasgow Winfield Police Reserves

James E. Harrison Colorado Rifle Club, Inc.John Dale Hawley Old Fort Gun ClubDonald R. Hoyt Mr. and Mrs. Craig W. BurchVictor H. James Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. MisickaJames V. Lund Mr. Salvatore CastronovoDavid A. Maynard Mr. Wade BuntingDennis R. McClintock Lake County Rod and Gun ClubAustin J. Melville Mr. Brian E. SmithRay T. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Phil Chenoweth Mr. Ronald E. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Kevin PihlJohn P. Minerly Black Meadow Club, Inc. Mr. Thomas E. Fleming Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Marron, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John WortsJohn A. Nosler Chevalier Advertising Marketing & Public Relations Mr. John Wesley Dixon Mr. Jack E. Durrett Federal Cartridge Co. Gary Lewis Outdoors Mr. Milan Glumac Mr. Jonathan W. Hangas Harrigan Price Fronk & Co. LLP Mr. Charles F. Huntington Joseph Chiarello & Co., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Tracy D. Lantz Mrs. Susan Loomis Newport Avenue Market Mr. H. Earl Parker Mr. and Mrs. H. Wayne Sheets Mr. Samuel P. WrightLouis Pellegrini, IV Ms. Doris B. MobergRobert H. Plimpton Ms. Mary M. MaguireJames R. Rollman Mr. Steven A. StrussLarry Silvanic Mr. and Mrs. Curtis R. SchobertWilliam Donald Solesbee Mr. David M. WilkinsonCapt. Frank C. Vanatta Mr. Patrick VanattaGerald B. Wadsworth Mr. Scott H. Wadsworth

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The NRA Foundation Thanks the Following Donors for Their Generosity and Continued SupportNovember 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011


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