club connection volume 13, issue 2

32
A PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA VOLUME 13, NUMBER 2 INSIDE / / 6 BeyondtheBasics 12NRARangeGrants 15Sarbanes-OxleyAct 21ClubNews

Upload: nra-clubs

Post on 19-Mar-2016

223 views

Category:

Documents


2 download

DESCRIPTION

NRA Club Connection Magazine is an official publication of the National Rifle Association for affiliated clubs, associations and ranges.

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

A PublicAtion of the

nAtionAl Rifle AssociAtion of AmeRicA

volume 13, numbeR 2

InsIde / /

6 ��Beyond�the�Basics12��NRA�Range�Grants15��Sarbanes-Oxley�Act21��Club�News

Page 2: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

� l club connectIon l Volume 13, Number 2

Established 1995 and published quarterly by the Field Operations Division of the National Rifle Association of America.

John c. siglerPresidentRonald l. schmeits1st�Vice�PresidentDavid A. Keene2nd�Vice�PresidentWayne R. laPierreExecutive�Vice�President

edward J. land, Jr.Secretary

Wilson h. Phillips, Jr.�TreasurerKayne RobinsonExecutive�Director,�General�Operationschris W. coxExecutive�Director,�Institute�for�Legislative�Action

NRA-affiliated�clubs�and�associations�are�authorized�to�reproduce�all�or�parts�of�this�newsletter.

All editorial matter should be addressed to�Elizabeth�Bush,�National�Manager�National�Rifle�Association11250�Waples�Mill�RoadFairfax,�VA�[email protected],�

or�to�Kirsten�Bradley,Marketing�Manager11250�Waples�Mill�RoadFairfax,�VA�[email protected]�fax�(703)267-3939

Design�and�layout�by�Son�Nguyen,�NRA�Clubs�&�Associations�Dept.

© copyright �008 national Rifle Association

Pretenders Dressed As Patriots 3By John C. Sigler, NRA President

Up the Mountain 4By Ann Siefke

Beyond the Basics 6By John Howard, NRA National Instructor Trainer

Meet the Youth Program’s Volunteer State Coordinator 8

Navy Wins 28th NRA Intercollegiate Pistol Championships 9

2008 NRA All-American Teams 10

NRA Range Grants 12

A Short Summary of the Sabanes-Oxley Act 15By Stefan Tahmassebi, NRA Deputy General Counsel

ILA News 16

US Army Study 18By Troy Acoustics Shooting Range

Club News 21

NRA Affiliated State Associations 28

NRA Field Representatives 31

contents

Page 3: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l �

//

As�a�history�buff,�I�am�often�intrigued�by�the�similari-ties�between�war�and�politics.�With�Independence�Day�approaching�and�Election�Day�soon�to�follow,�I’m�

reminded�of�how�deception�has�been�used�as�an�effective�weapon�in�both�war�and�politics�since�the�American�Revolution.�

Without�a�doubt,�deception�and�double-dealing�are�at�work�during�this�election�season.�That’s�why�you�must�be�prepared�to�separate�the�patriots�from�the�pretenders�as�we�work�together�to�pre-serve�and�defend�our�God-given�Right�to�Keep�and�Bear�Arms.

A�perfect�example�of�duplicity�and�deception�at�work�is�the�so-called�American�Hunters�and�Shooters�Association�(AHSA),�which�claims�to�support�your�Second�Amendment�rights—yet�attacks�your�NRA�and�endorses�Barack�Obama�for�president.

If�you’re�confused,�concerned�and�confounded�when�a�suppos-edly�“pro-gun”�group�endorses�the�same�Obama�who�wants�to�ban�all�handguns,�outlaw�all�semi-automatic�firearms,�shut�down�nearly�every�gun�store�in�America�and�abolish�“Right-to-Carry”�nation-wide,�you’re�not�alone.

Telling�gun�owners�to�vote�for�Obama�is�like�telling�chickens�to�vote�for�Colonel�Sanders.�Yet�in�effect,�that’s�exactly�what�AHSA�is�doing,�apparently�believing�that�gun�owners�like�you�and�me�are�either�gullible�or�stupid,�or�both.�I�have�a�message�for�them—�“We’re�not!”

When�you�learn�who�actually�runs�AHSA,�their�motives�and�the�method�behind�their�madness�become�amazingly�clear.�Indeed,�AHSA’s�board�of�directors�and�executive�leadership�reads�like�a�“Who’s�Who�of�the�Gun-Ban�Elites.”

AHSA’s�executive�director�is�Bob�Ricker.�Ricker�switched�sides�after�an�unsuccessful�stint�as�a�gun�industry�lobbyist,�and�went�to�work�for�anti-gun�forces�in�their�efforts�to�sue�the�firearm�industry�out�of�existence.

AHSA�spokesman�Ray�Schoenke�has�given�thousands�of�dol-lars�to�Handgun�Control,�Inc.�He�has�also�given�political�contri-

butions�to�most�of�the�gun-ban�luminaries�in�Washington,�D.C.,�including�John�Kerry,�Al�Gore,�Bill�Clinton,�Barbara�Boxer�and�Dianne�Feinstein.

John�Rosenthal,�the�founder�and�chairman�of�Stop�Handgun�Violence,�a�Boston�anti-gun�group,�left�the�board�of�directors�of�the�American�Hunters�and�Shooters�Association�only�after�his�ties�to�gun-ban�groups�became�widely�known.

AHSA�board�member�Jody�Powell�was�once�press�secretary�for�President�Carter,�whose�Bureau�of�Alcohol,�Tobacco�and�Firearms�(BATF)�grew�so�abusive�of�law-abiding�gun�owners’�rights�that�it�spurred�three�major�congressional�investigations.

The�bottom�line�is�that�the�American�Hunters�and�Shooters�Association�is�nothing�more�than�a�front�group�for�extremist�politicians�seeking�to�divide�gun�owners�and�deceive�you�into�supporting�anti-gun�candidates.

But�AHSA�isn’t�alone.�In�our�fight�to�defend�your�Second�Amendment�rights,�we’ve�seen�an�increasing�number�of�such�decep-tive�operations�in�recent�years.

Remember�Americans�for�Gun�Safety?�This�is�the�group�that�sold�itself�as�being�“mainstream”�on�the�gun�issue—yet�its�billion-aire�founder,�Andrew�McKelvey,�was�a�board�member�of�Handgun�Control,�Inc.,�and�the�primary�money�man�behind�the�Million�Mom�March.

Since�2000,�when�Al�Gore�used�that�failed�event�for�his�own�campaign�pep�rally—and�Hillary�Clinton�stood�shoulder-to-shoul-der�with�Rosie�O’Donnell,�vowing�to�push�gun�owner�licensing,�gun�registration�and�other�anti-gun�schemes—gun-ban�politicians�have�become�much�less�open�and�honest�about�their�true�intentions�regarding�your�rights.

So�now,�when�Hillary�Clinton�visits�a�state�with�a�large�popu-lation�of�hunters�and�gun�owners,�she�theatrically�reminisces�about�how,�when�she�was�growing�up,�her�father�allegedly�took�her�duck�hunting�…�and�puts�out�amazingly�hypocritical�mailings�attacking�Obama�as�anti-gun!

Meanwhile,�AHSA�tells�us�how�Barack�Obama�supposedly�“gets�it”�regarding�the�Second�Amendment�because�he�has�pledged�to�“protect�the�rights�of�hunters”�to�own�firearms�“for�the�purposes�of�hunting�and�target�shooting.”�

Since�when�does�the�Bill�of�Rights�say�anything�about�hunting�or�target�shooting?�And�what�about�keeping�and�bearing�arms�to�protect�yourself�and�your�freedom?�

As�for�self-defense,�Obama�has�been�consistent�and�clear.�According�to�Obama,�who�touts�himself�as�a�former�“constitutional�law�professor,”�the�Second�Amendment�doesn’t�prevent�Washington,�D.C.�and�Chicago,�Ill.�from�banning�self-defense�guns�in��citizens’�homes.

As�the�most�important�elections�in�generations�approach,�I�ask�you�to�spread�the�word�like�Paul�Revere�did�two�centuries�ago,�to�fellow�hunters,�shooters�and�gun�owners�in�every�city,�village�and�farm—“Don’t�be�fooled�by�pretenders�dressed�as�patriots.”

Do�your�part�now.�It�is�absolutely�critical�that�you�help�to�ensure�that�the�freedoms�for�which�our�Founding�Fathers�fought�so�hard�so�long�ago�won’t�be�stolen�and�destroyed�by�“false-flag”�orga-nizations�controlled�by�anti-gun�politicians�through�election-year�deception,�obfuscation�and�subterfuge.

Pretenders Dressed As Patriots

John c. sigler, nRA President

Since when does the Bill of Rights say anything about hunting or target shooting?

...

President’s Column

...

Page 4: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

� l club connectIon l Volume 13, Number 2

Featured story

This�year,�after�only�eight�attempts,�I�drew�a�moose�tag.�Everything�changed.�With�the�drawing�came�a�whole�new�attitude.�I�could�no�longer�just�use�other�

people’s�guns�and�clothes.�My�husband,�Mel,�insisted�that�I�have�my�own.�He�took�me�shopping�for�my�own�camo�clothes,�boots�and�gun.�We�had�many�friends�giving�me�advice�on�which�gun�I�should�use�or�lending�me�their�guns�to�try�on�for�size.�

Mel�took�me�to�the�firing�range�time�and�again�trying�to�find�a�gun�to�fit�me,�and�to�just�get�me�comfortable�with�a�gun�-�any�gun.�I’m�sure�even�he�did�not�know�what�a�chal-lenge�that�was�going�to�be.�After�several�failed�attempts�and�much�frustration,�our�friend�Kevin�suggested�I�try�the�new�Marlin�30-30�I�had�won�several�months�prior�at�a�Friends of NRA�banquet.�After�taking�it�out�and�shooting�it,�I�turned�to�my�husband�and�told�him�that�I�was�going�to�use�that�gun.�Once�I�had�the�gun�modified�to�fit�me,�including�a�new�limb�saver�pad�and�brand�new�Hornady�bullets,�I�was�ready�to�go.

The�third�week�in�November,�a�week�after�shooting�my�moose,�we�decided�to�deer�hunt.�Now,�I�don’t�hunt�very�far�off�the�road�and�I�never�hike.�I�always�hunt�with�my�husband,�and�when�he�says�he’s�going�to�hike�I�break�out�my�book�and�wait�for�him�to�come�back.�He�always�gets�bigger�deer�than�me,�but�I’ve�always�been�content�to�just�get�the�whitetail�that�happened�to�be�closest.�

This�particular�day�had�been�going�very�well�for�me.�We�woke�up,�got�the�kids�to�school,�and�were�detained�by�a�last�minute�favor�for�Kevin�that�put�us�back�another�half�hour.�We�started�very�late�for�a�morning�hunt,�which�worked�great�for�me�not�so�much�for�Mel.

When�we�reached�our�first�destination,�the�sun�had�already�risen�and�was�shining�brightly.�Mel�pulled�off�and�told�me�he�was�going�to�check�it�out.�At�first,�I�thought�he�was�just�going�to�look�a�minute�and�then�we�would�try�

another�spot.�Then�I�realized�that�because�we�were�so�late�getting�out,�Mel�was�expecting�to�hunt�this�spot.�I�was�gear-ing�up�for�more�reading�and�waiting�as�usual,�but�I�got�out�of�the�truck�and�glassed�with�him.�

He�was�quiet�for�some�time�-�looking�and�looking�

Up the MountainI am not a typical or avid hunter. I used borrowed clothes and borrowed guns. I’ve never trophy hunted and I’m not very comfortable with shooting. I have not found a gun that “works” for me. I am 5’3” and most guns kick me too much - until this year.

Page 5: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l �

//

Featured story

-�before�finally�saying,�“Can�you�see�that�one,�he’s�a�huge�muley!”��I�glassed�the�hillside,�and�of�course�I�couldn’t�see�it�anywhere.�“He’s�only�a�couple�hundred�yards�up,”�which�in�Mel-speak�usually�means�halfway�up�the�mountain.��“I’m�going�after�him,�are�you�coming?”�he�asked.�

He�got�about�50�feet�from�the�truck,�when�I�decided�that�for�some�unknown�reason�I�was�going�along�today.�I�picked�up�my�gun�and�started�after�him.�Mel�was�shocked�when�I�ran�up�behind�him�and�told�him�I�had�decided�to�go.

And�off�we�hiked�-�straight�up�-�for�what�seemed�to�me�to�be�forever.�We�stopped�after�about�40�minutes.��Mel�turned�to�me�and�pointed�up�the�mountain,�“There�they�are,�mule�deer.�Let’s�sneak�closer�to�them�so�we�can�get�a�good�shot.”�More�hiking.�We�stopped�three�or�four�more�times,�each�time�checking�out�the�location�of�the�deer�and�whether�or�not�they�had�spotted�us.�

The�deer�were�getting�farther�and�farther�up�the�moun-tain�and�we�kept�stalking�behind,�trying�to�stay�down�wind�so�as�to�not�spook�them.�A�small�two-point�buck�stopped,�turned�and�came�toward�us.�Busted!�We�sat�and�waited�fully�expecting�the�buck�to�spot�us,�but�the�deer�remained�calm�and�didn’t�alert�the�other�deer�to�our�presence.�He�came�within�50�feet�from�us�and�held�his�position�looking�in�our�direction.�We�sat�there�facing�off�with�the�deer�for�about�10�minutes�when�Mel�decided�that�we�couldn’t�sit�there�all�day.�We�had�to�keep�looking�for�the�big�buck�he�had�seen.�He�stood�up�and�continued�on�up�the�mountain.�Our�luck�held�and�the�deer�just�turned�and�walked�away.

Halfway�up�the�mountain,�my�husband�stated�he�couldn’t�believe�that�I�had�made�it�this�far�and�that�he�had�expected�me�to�go�back�long�ago.�I�wanted�to.��The�hike�was�not�only�steep,�but�we�had�to�hike�over�several�rockslides�wet�from�the�morning�dew.��It�was�difficult�for�me�to�not�only�stay�upright,�but�also�to�stay�quiet�at�the�same�time�to�avoid�spooking�the�deer.�

After�a�two-hour�hike,�I�had�had�enough.�I�could�not�go�any�farther.�I�was�hiked�out.�Mel�continued�up�another�250�yards�then�waved�at�me.�There�they�were�on�a�cliff;�a�clear�shot�300�yards�away�-�my�max.�There�were�three�bucks�standing�together:�the�two-point,�and�two�large�bucks.�Mel�nodded.�If�it�feels�right�take�the�shot�he�told�me.�I�raised�the�gun,�took�a�few�deep�breaths�and�squeezed�the�trigger.�One�shot�and�the�deer�went�down�right�over�the�cliff.�Since�I�was�tired�from�the�long�hike,�Mel�trekked�those�last�yards�and�retrieved�the�deer�for�me.�

After�dragging�the�deer�back�down�the�mountain�to�the�truck,�we�took�the�deer�to�Mel’s�taxidermy�shop�where�it�was�scored.�Turned�out�the�deer�scored�188�7/8�gross,�a�7x9�non-typical.�That�would�be�my�trophy�mule�deer�and�one�

I�am�definitely�having�mounted.�It’s�also�my�very�first�mule�deer�and�it�just�so�happens�to�be�bigger�than�any�Mel�has�ever�shot.

Most�people�who�know�me�have�asked�if�I’ll�do�it�again.�When�asked�that�day,�I�answered�with�a�most�resound-ing�no.�Now�that�I’ve�had�some�time�to�reflect,�who�knows?

About the author:Equipment list: Marlin lever-action 336 XLR stainless steel - 30-30 Winchester Hornaday Lever Evolution 160 grain Nikon Pro-staff scopeSwarovski 8x30 binosRiver’s West clothing

Contact information: Ann M. Siefke2243 Hwy. 2 WestLibby MT 59923406-293-7878 or work number 406-293-2322 (9 to 5)

e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Information: I am 41 years old and a paralegal. I live in Libby, Montana. I am married with 5 children - 3 of my own and 2 stepchildren. My husband owns Wildlife Recapture Taxidermy studio. This is my first mule deer and my first deer with a score able rack.

Page 6: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

� l club connectIon l Volume 13, Number 2

My�phone�rang�and�a�friendly�voice�said,�“Hey�John,�this�is�Randy.”�After�the�usual�exchange�of�pleasantries,�Randy�said,�“Have�you�ever�thought�about�a�Patrol�Rifle�course?”��Having�the�desire�to�increase�my�skills�with�a�car-bine,�and�thinking�of�possible�future�projects,�this�certainly�sparked�my�interest.��I’ve�wanted�to�attend�one�of�our�LEO�restricted�Law�Enforcement�Patrol�Rifle�instructor�courses�for�some�time,�and�not�having�the�requisite�law�enforcement�background,�this�is�nearly�impossible,�even�for�a�guy�in�the�

NRA�Training�Department.��I�explained�to�Randy�that�I�certainly�own�an�AR�platform�carbine,�but�my�focus�has�always�been�with�pistols.��My�son�carried�a�M4�during�his�tour�as�a�Combat�Medic�in�Iraq�so�I�had�a�good�friend�build�me�a�Rock�River�Carbine�I�could�legally�own.��This�was�my�way�of�feeling�close�to�him�during�his�deployment.��

Randy�Smith�is�the�President�of�Defensive�Training�Concepts�Inc,�located�in�Staunton,�Va.�He�is�also�one�of�our�most�prolific�Senior�Training�Counselors�and�holds�all�of�our�civilian�certifications,�NRA’s�Law�Enforcement�Instructor�credentials,�and�a�myriad�of�others.��As�a�matter�of�fact,�he�is�the�epitome�of�a�personal�protec-tion�trainer.��When�we�needed�someone�to�play�the�role�of�the�“instructor”�during�our�Personal�Protection�Outside�The�Home�DVD�development,�he�was�the�first�one�we�thought�of.�Not�only�is�he�close,�he�is�always�eager�to�lend�a�hand.�

“You�know,�I�qualified�several�times�with�an�M14�in�the�Navy,�gone�squirrel�hunting�with�a�.22,�and�earned�Distinguished�Expert�in�Light�Rifle”�I�explained.��Randy�replied,�“Okay,�that’s�the�type�of�student�I’m�looking�for.”��“A�friend�built�my�rifle�and�I�put�an�Aimpoint�M3�on�it,�which�I�sighted�in�and�put�away.”�By�this�time,�I�suspect�he�was�sensing�a�little�bit�of�excitement�in�my�voice.��I�have�never�attended�any�tactical�type�training�with�a�carbine,�but�the�thought�was�certainly�an�exciting�one.��I�made�some�notes�and�asked�if�it�was�the�NRA�Law�Enforcement�course.��Randy�stated�that�though�the�same�material�would�be�cov-ered,�this�course�was�his�own�version�–�geared�toward�train-ing�folks�like�me,�without�a�law�enforcement�background,�but�a�solid�background�in�firearms�safety�training,�and�that�he’d�like�my�perspective.��“Well�now,�that�sounds�like�some-thing�I�can�do�for�you,”�was�my�response!��

He�guided�me�to�his�website�so�I�could�take�a�look�at�the�course�syllabus,�equipment�requirements,�registration�and�tuition.��I�determined�it�was�something�I�certainly�had�the�desire�to�attend,�and�once�I�found�a�fit�for�it�in�my�budget,�I�registered�for�the�course.�I�realized�I�needed�to�inventory�my�gear�and�get�prepared�for�the�course.��

I�drove�down�to�Charlottesville�the�night�before�the�course�and�checked�into�the�“Bates�Motel.”��Not�literally,�but�you�get�the�picture!��The�course�was�conducted�at�the�phenomenal�Rivanna�Rifle�and�Pistol�Club�in�Charlottesville,�Va.�I�was�the�first�to�arrive�Friday�morning�and�gave�Randy�a�hand�setting�up�for�the�course.��When�everyone�else�showed�up,�we�settled�in�and�began�our�introductions.��It�was�quickly�apparent�that�the�participants�in�the�course�were�everyday�folks�that�shared�the�same�interests.��Joe�drove�down�from�Pennsylvania�to�join�his�brother�Mike,�who�are�both�insur-ance�agents.�Bill�makes�soda�pop�for�a�living�and�made�sure�I�knew�he�wore�his�NRA�hat�for�me.�Pete,�who�ended�up�

being�my�shooting�partner,�works�for�a�major�tobacco�com-pany,�and�Tom�is�an�IDPA�competitor�with�the�desire�to�con-tinue�to�out-shoot�his�soldier�sons!��We�were�all�there�for�the�same�reason,�to�become�better�equipped�to�use�our�carbines�in�a�life-threatening�situation.�

As�in�any�course,�Randy�began�by�covering�the�funda-mentals�of�patrol�rifle�marksmanship,�handling�and�so�on.��He�covered�immediate�action�and�feedway�clearance,�use�of�the�sling�(all�types),�loading�and�unloading,�the�safety�circle�and�his�expectations�on�the�range,�among�other�things.��We�spent�the�first�few�hours�in�the�classroom,�but�you�all�know�what�we�were�there�to�do,��Shoot!

Once�we�all�felt�mentally�and�physically�prepared�we�decided�to�head�over�and�set-up�before�breaking�for�lunch.��We�took�care�of�all�the�formalities,�range�safety�briefing�and�sat�down�for�a�very�informal�lunch.��We�all�visited�and�learned�more�about�each�other�before�getting�the�okay�to�load�up�and�begin�the�part�of�the�course�we�had�been�anticipating.��

“Imagine�yourself�standing�on�a�trashcan�lid,�you�will�maintain�constant�awareness�of�your�muzzle�and�control�it�at�all�times”�Randy�stated�as�he�took�his�position�in�front�of�us�and�demonstrated�an�appropri-ate�safety�circle�position,�in�which�you�held�the�gun�tight�against�your�body,�muzzle�down�within�the�diameter�of�the�trashcan�lid.��He�instructed�us�to�maintain�control�with�our�grasp�and�not�to�rely�on�the�sling.��He�made�it�clear�that�we�would�be�moving�constantly�throughout�the�course�with�a�“hot”�rifle�and�that�the�two�most�important�safety�checks�were�to�keep�the�muzzle�in�a�safe�direction�and�finger�off�the�trigger.��

We�took�our�places�on�the�firing�line�for�the�first�famil-iarization�firing.��These�positions�remained�ours�throughout�the�course.�We�always�assumed�the�same�position,�no�matter�what�the�exercise.�We�did�all�the�drills�in�the�same�order�as�well.��As�the�course�progressed,�I�noted�that�many�of�us�had�long�established�habits�that�are�hard�to�break.��One�thing�I�figured�out�quickly�is�to�shoot�the�carbine�much�like�a�pistol,�squared�to�the�threat,�elbows�tucked�tight.��“No�Chicken�Wings!”�I�heard�Randy�state�a�time�or�two.��

At�one�point,�during�the�moving�target�drill,�I�caught�myself�performing�an�emergency�reload�by�standing�above�my�cover�to�retrieve�my�spare�magazine…��I�know�better,�but�in�the�heat�of�the�moment,�that�is�what�I�did.��When�I�

pointed�this�out�to�Randy�he�nodded�and�told�me,�“that’s�because�it’s�the�way�you’ve�always�done�it.��At�least�you�are�catching�yourself.”��“Right…”�I�noted�hesitantly,�but�that�didn’t�make�me�feel�any�better.��With�that�one�exercise,�I�know�I�will�never�expose�myself�when�reloading�or�perform-ing�immediate�action�drills�again.�We�all�learn�from�our�mistakes!��That�particular�exercise�was�caught�on�video,�so�I’ll�have�a�constant�reminder,�and�for�that�I�am�quite�thankful.

By�the�end�of�the�two-day�22�hour�course,�we�were�all�exhausted�and�sore.��I�have�the�blisters�to�prove�it!��The�sun�had�long�been�down�by�the�time�we�completed�our�exams,�received�our�certificates�and�were�saying�our�goodbyes.��No�one�was�anxious�for�the�end�of�the�course�or�complained�about�the�long�days.��We�all�had�a�blast�and�learned�skills�that�we�will�carry�with�us�for�a�lifetime.��I�compare�the�course�to�our�Personal�Protection�Outside�The�Home�course,�and�well�beyond.��Instead�of�pistols,�we�used�carbines,�and�

shot�a�lot�more�ammunition.��The�constant�use�of�

“dummy”�ammunition�mixed�in�every�magazine�made�immediate�action�become�“second�nature!”��The�“Patrol�Rifle�Skills�Assessment”�course�that�started�at�the�50-yard�line,�and�ultimately�ended�at�the�seven�gave�us�the�confidence�needed�to�prevail�in�a�life-threatening�situation.��We�all�left�with�the�knowl-edge�that�our�iron�sights�(and�back-up�iron�sights)�were�zeroed�at�50�yards.��We�could�shoot�and�move,�shoot�on�the�move,�deal�with�moving�and�

multiple�threats,�transition�and�shoot�from�our�support�side,�perform�tactical�and�emergency�reloads,�and�much�more!

At�the�end�of�the�day,�I�noted�that�I�never�witnessed�any�safety�violations;�we�learned�things�above�and�beyond�the�norm�and�simply�had�a�great�time.��I�thank�Randy�for�the�invitation�and�look�forward�to�attending�future�courses.��His�course�is�thoughtfully�put�together�and�is�designed�to�meet�the�needs�of�a�fast�growing�audience.�If�you�are�ready�to�move�beyond�the�basics�and�enhance�your�skills�using�your�carbine,�DTC’s�Patrol�Rifle/Carbine�course�would�be�a�great�start.

Defensive�Training�Concepts,�Inc.,�provides�all�levels�of�firearms�and�less�lethal�training�to�law�enforcement,�military,�private�security�and�civilian�personnel.�More�information�on�this�and�other�available�training�courses�can�be�found�on�their�web�site�at�www.dt-concepts.com

Instructor Randy Smith demonstratingthe “Safety Circle” position.Instructor Randy Smith demonstratingthe “Safety Circle” position.

Beyond the BasicsDefensive Training Concepts:Patrol Rifle/Carbine Course

By John Howard, NRA National Instructor Trainer

Page 7: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l �

//

being�my�shooting�partner,�works�for�a�major�tobacco�com-pany,�and�Tom�is�an�IDPA�competitor�with�the�desire�to�con-tinue�to�out-shoot�his�soldier�sons!��We�were�all�there�for�the�same�reason,�to�become�better�equipped�to�use�our�carbines�in�a�life-threatening�situation.�

As�in�any�course,�Randy�began�by�covering�the�funda-mentals�of�patrol�rifle�marksmanship,�handling�and�so�on.��He�covered�immediate�action�and�feedway�clearance,�use�of�the�sling�(all�types),�loading�and�unloading,�the�safety�circle�and�his�expectations�on�the�range,�among�other�things.��We�spent�the�first�few�hours�in�the�classroom,�but�you�all�know�what�we�were�there�to�do,��Shoot!

Once�we�all�felt�mentally�and�physically�prepared�we�decided�to�head�over�and�set-up�before�breaking�for�lunch.��We�took�care�of�all�the�formalities,�range�safety�briefing�and�sat�down�for�a�very�informal�lunch.��We�all�visited�and�learned�more�about�each�other�before�getting�the�okay�to�load�up�and�begin�the�part�of�the�course�we�had�been�anticipating.��

“Imagine�yourself�standing�on�a�trashcan�lid,�you�will�maintain�constant�awareness�of�your�muzzle�and�control�it�at�all�times”�Randy�stated�as�he�took�his�position�in�front�of�us�and�demonstrated�an�appropri-ate�safety�circle�position,�in�which�you�held�the�gun�tight�against�your�body,�muzzle�down�within�the�diameter�of�the�trashcan�lid.��He�instructed�us�to�maintain�control�with�our�grasp�and�not�to�rely�on�the�sling.��He�made�it�clear�that�we�would�be�moving�constantly�throughout�the�course�with�a�“hot”�rifle�and�that�the�two�most�important�safety�checks�were�to�keep�the�muzzle�in�a�safe�direction�and�finger�off�the�trigger.��

We�took�our�places�on�the�firing�line�for�the�first�famil-iarization�firing.��These�positions�remained�ours�throughout�the�course.�We�always�assumed�the�same�position,�no�matter�what�the�exercise.�We�did�all�the�drills�in�the�same�order�as�well.��As�the�course�progressed,�I�noted�that�many�of�us�had�long�established�habits�that�are�hard�to�break.��One�thing�I�figured�out�quickly�is�to�shoot�the�carbine�much�like�a�pistol,�squared�to�the�threat,�elbows�tucked�tight.��“No�Chicken�Wings!”�I�heard�Randy�state�a�time�or�two.��

At�one�point,�during�the�moving�target�drill,�I�caught�myself�performing�an�emergency�reload�by�standing�above�my�cover�to�retrieve�my�spare�magazine…��I�know�better,�but�in�the�heat�of�the�moment,�that�is�what�I�did.��When�I�

pointed�this�out�to�Randy�he�nodded�and�told�me,�“that’s�because�it’s�the�way�you’ve�always�done�it.��At�least�you�are�catching�yourself.”��“Right…”�I�noted�hesitantly,�but�that�didn’t�make�me�feel�any�better.��With�that�one�exercise,�I�know�I�will�never�expose�myself�when�reloading�or�perform-ing�immediate�action�drills�again.�We�all�learn�from�our�mistakes!��That�particular�exercise�was�caught�on�video,�so�I’ll�have�a�constant�reminder,�and�for�that�I�am�quite�thankful.

By�the�end�of�the�two-day�22�hour�course,�we�were�all�exhausted�and�sore.��I�have�the�blisters�to�prove�it!��The�sun�had�long�been�down�by�the�time�we�completed�our�exams,�received�our�certificates�and�were�saying�our�goodbyes.��No�one�was�anxious�for�the�end�of�the�course�or�complained�about�the�long�days.��We�all�had�a�blast�and�learned�skills�that�we�will�carry�with�us�for�a�lifetime.��I�compare�the�course�to�our�Personal�Protection�Outside�The�Home�course,�and�well�beyond.��Instead�of�pistols,�we�used�carbines,�and�

shot�a�lot�more�ammunition.��The�constant�use�of�

“dummy”�ammunition�mixed�in�every�magazine�made�immediate�action�become�“second�nature!”��The�“Patrol�Rifle�Skills�Assessment”�course�that�started�at�the�50-yard�line,�and�ultimately�ended�at�the�seven�gave�us�the�confidence�needed�to�prevail�in�a�life-threatening�situation.��We�all�left�with�the�knowl-edge�that�our�iron�sights�(and�back-up�iron�sights)�were�zeroed�at�50�yards.��We�could�shoot�and�move,�shoot�on�the�move,�deal�with�moving�and�

multiple�threats,�transition�and�shoot�from�our�support�side,�perform�tactical�and�emergency�reloads,�and�much�more!

At�the�end�of�the�day,�I�noted�that�I�never�witnessed�any�safety�violations;�we�learned�things�above�and�beyond�the�norm�and�simply�had�a�great�time.��I�thank�Randy�for�the�invitation�and�look�forward�to�attending�future�courses.��His�course�is�thoughtfully�put�together�and�is�designed�to�meet�the�needs�of�a�fast�growing�audience.�If�you�are�ready�to�move�beyond�the�basics�and�enhance�your�skills�using�your�carbine,�DTC’s�Patrol�Rifle/Carbine�course�would�be�a�great�start.

Defensive�Training�Concepts,�Inc.,�provides�all�levels�of�firearms�and�less�lethal�training�to�law�enforcement,�military,�private�security�and�civilian�personnel.�More�information�on�this�and�other�available�training�courses�can�be�found�on�their�web�site�at�www.dt-concepts.com

Instructor Randy Smith demonstratingthe “Safety Circle” position.Instructor Randy Smith demonstratingthe “Safety Circle” position.

Page 8: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

8 l club connectIon l Volume 13, Number 2

nra Programs

Steven�H.�Gibbs�is�a�native�of�the�Badger�State,�Wisconsin,�and�is�the�son�of�a�retired�deputy�sheriff.�He�started�shooting�around�the�age�of�five�under�the�close�

supervision�of�his�father,�and�at�the�age�of�12�he�began�to�shoot�trap�and�hunt�regularly.�

After�graduating�from�Chippewa�Falls�Senior�High�School�in�1980,�Steve�Gibbs�attended�the�University�of�Wisconsin�at�Platteville�where�he�double�majored�in�Political�Science�and�Criminal�Justice.

�Afterwards,�he�graduated�from�Hamline�University�School�of�Law�in�1988.�Steve�continued�shooting�throughout�his�college�career.�Steven�H.�Gibbs�is�licensed�to�practice�law�in�Minnesota�and�Wisconsin.�He�had�a�practice�in�St�Paul,�Minn.�for�six�years�before�moving�to�Eau�Claire,�Wis.�where�he�is�a�partner�at�the�law�firm�of�Hertel�&�Gibbs,�S.C.�

He�is�a�founding�member�of�the�Indianhead�Friends of the NRA,�which�was�founded�over�14�years�ago.�The�committee’s�dinners�have�been�the�top�fundrais-ing�event�for�the�past�eight�years.�Gibbs�has�co-chaired�Wisconsin’s�NRA�State�Funds�Committee�for�the�past�five�years.�

Steve�Gibbs’�NRA�credentials�are�very�extensive.�He�is�an�NRA�patron�member�and�an�attorney�on�the�NRA�attorney�referral�list�(a�list�for�NRA�members�ONLY)�where�he�continues�to�represent�NRA�clubs,�members,�and�firearm�owners�across�the�state.�He�is�a�consultant�to�various�state�legislators,�and�lectures�about�firearms�and�the�Second�Amendment�for�the�Wisconsin�Association�of�Criminal�Defense�Lawyers.�Gibbs�also�was�a�former�board�member�for�the�Wisconsin�Rifle�and�Pistol�Association�and�currently�is�on�the�Chippewa�County�Public�Range�and�Firearms�Training�facility�Board�of�Directors.�He�is�an�NRA�Chief�Range�Safety�Officer,�an�NRA�Certified�Instructor�in�six�disciplines�(including�pistol�and�personal�protection�inside/outside�the�home),�and�an�NRA�Training�Counselor.

Steve�Gibbs�continues�to�hunt�and�shoot�trap�with�his�wife.�He�has�two�children,�Marissa�(9)�and�Reid�(3)�who�have�been�shooting�since�they�turned�three.�In�his�

spare�time,�Steve�coaches�his�daughter’s�hockey�team.To�reach�Steven�H.�Gibbs�about�the�opportunities�

NRA�Youth�Programs�can�offer,�please�call�him�at�(715)�832-4330�or�email�him�at�[email protected].

Interested in becoming a Volunteer State Coordinator? For more information, please contact the Shooting Sports Camp Coordinator at (703) 267-1591 or [email protected].

Meet the Youth Program’s Volunteer State Coordinator

Steven H. GibbsVolunteer State Coordinator for Wisconsin

Page 9: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l �

//

nra Programs

The�National�Rifle�Association’s�28th�Intercollegiate�Pistol�Championships�were�held�at�the�international�shooting�ranges�at�Ft.�Benning�in�Columbus,�Ga.�

on�March�10-14.�At�this�year’s�championships,�more�than�90�shooters�represented�13�educational�institutions,�and�included�three�ROTC�teams.��

The�U.S.�Naval�Academy�team�defeated�its�competition�with�a�team�aggregate�score�of�6329�to�take�the�national�title.��Overall�team�aggregate�scores�are�a�combination�of�team�scores�from�free,�standard,�and�open-air�pistol�events.��Navy’s�score�allowed�Navy�to�overcome�runner-ups�Ohio�State�University�(6302)�and�the�U.S.�Military�Academy�(6292).

Nick�Mowrer�of�Montana�Tech�of�the�University�of�Montana�won�the�overall�open�individual�aggregate�title�with�a�combined�score�of�1636�(531�in�free,�545�in�standard,�and�560�in�open-air�pistol).��Seth�Berglee�of�Ohio�State�University�came�in�close�behind�Mowrer�for�a�second�place�finish�with�1635�(530�in�free,�546�in�standard,�and�559�in�open-air�pistol).�Tucker�Stachitas�of�the�U.S.�Naval�Academy�took�the�bronze�medal�with�an�overall�score�of�1613�(526�in�free,�532�in�standard,�and�555�in�open-air�pistol).

The�women’s�team�championship�was�won�by�the�U.S.�Military�Academy�with�an�overall�score�of�2703.���The�women’s�team�championship�title�is�determined�by�combin-ing�the�team�scores�from�women’s�air�and�sport�pistol.�The�U.S.�Naval�Academy�followed�in�second�place�with�a�2694,�and�the�women�from�Ohio�State�University�held�on�to�a�

close�third�place�with�an�overall�score�of�2684.�This�year’s�overall�women’s�individual�aggregate�was�

won�again�by�Ohio�State�University’s�Teresa�Meyer�with�a�total�score�of�939�(374�in�women’s�air�and�565�in�sport�pis-tol).��The�women’s�overall�individual�aggregate�is�determined�by�adding�the�women’s�air�and�sport�pistol�events.��Kimberly�Schultz�of�the�U.S.�Military�Academy�came�in�second�after�shooting�a�total�of�925�(365�in�women’s�air�and�560�in�sport�pistol).�Krystin�Schmid,�also�of�Ohio�State�University,�came�in�third�with�an�overall�individual�aggregate�of�903�(361�in�women’s�air�and�542�in�sport�pistol).�

For�the�past�two�years,�NRA�has�recognized�the�shooter�with�the�highest�final.��Finals�are�comprised�of�the�top�eight�shooters�in�the�free,�open-air,�women’s�air,�and�sport�pistol�events.��Shooters�fire�ten�rounds�on�command�to�determine�the�final�results.��Typically,�each�round�is�scored�in�tenths�of�points�instead�of�whole�numbers,�like�the�match�itself,�with�the�highest�finals�score�being�109.00.��This�year’s�highest�final�shooter�was�Teresa�Meyer�of�Ohio�State�University�with�a�score�of�98.3.��This�score�was�fired�in�the�women’s�sport�pistol�finals�to�increase�her�lead�over�her�competition�for�the�gold�medal�and�national�title.

Throughout�the�competition,�an�individual�national�champion�is�named�in�each�event.��This�year’s�individual�national�champion�title�winners�are:�Women’s�Air�Pistol,�Teresa�Meyer�of�Ohio�State�University,�472;�Women’s�Sport�Pistol,�Teresa�Meyer�of�Ohio�State�University,�663.3;�Standard�Pistol,�Seth�Berglee�of�Ohio�State�University,�546;�Free�Pistol,�Seth�Berglee�of�Ohio�State�University,�621;�and�Open-Air�Pistol,�Nick�Mowrer�of��Montana�Tech�of�the�University�of�Montana,�656.

Every�year,�the�NRA�also�invites�the�top�teams�in�ROTC�to�participate�in�the�standard�pistol�event�of�the�champion-ships.��Invitations�were�extended�to�teams�from�Texas�A&M,�Ohio�State�University,�and�the�University�of�Utah.��Kyle�Copeland�from�Ohio�State�University�again�won�the�indi-vidual�ROTC�event�with�an�overall�score�of�537.��J.D.�Webb�of�Texas�A&M�came�in�second�with�a�532.��Nick�Gruning,�also�of�Texas�A&M,�won�third�place�with�a�501.��In�the�team�event,�Texas�A&M�defeated�their�competition�with�a�score�of�1996.��Ohio�State�University�came�in�second�with�a�1902,�and�the�University�of�Utah�placed�third�with�a�score�of�1699.

Every�year�since�1936,�the�NRA�has�presented�All-American�Awards�to�nominated�students�who�meet�a�set�of�qualifying�criteria.��Nominees�are�chosen�based�on�marks-manship�skills,�grade-point-averages,�coaches’�recommenda-tions,�and�leadership�qualities.��

Navy Wins 28th NRA Intercollegiate Pistol Championships

The University of Alaska Fairbanks celebrates after claiming its 10th national championship in March 2008 and third NCAA title in as many years. (1994, 1999-2004 and 2006-2008)

Page 10: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

2008 NRA ALL-AMERICAN TEAMSFREE PISTOL

First Team

Seth Berglee, Ohio State University, JuniorDaniel Hickok, U.S. Military Academy, SeniorEdward Huo, MIT, SeniorCody Owsley, Pikes Peak Community College, JuniorTucker Stachitas, U.S. Naval Academy, Senior

Second Team

Andrew Bock, U.S. Naval Academy, SeniorMarc Eskew, U.S. Military Academy, SeniorDaniel Jang, MIT, SophomoreMarc Roncoroni, U.S. Naval Academy, SophomoreKrystin Schmid, Ohio State University, Senior

Honorable MentionFuzhou Hu, MIT, Junior

STANDARD PISTOL

First Team

Seth Berglee, Ohio State University, JuniorAndrew Bock, U.S. Naval Academy, SeniorEdward Huo, MIT, SeniorNick Mowrer, Montana Tech, FreshmanTucker Stachitas, U.S. Naval Academy, Senior

Second Team

Ryan Dowd, U.S. Military Academy, JuniorMarc Eskew, U.S. Military Academy, SeniorWesley Huber, U.S. Naval Academy, SophomoreTeresa Meyer, Ohio State University, SeniorMarc Roncoroni, U.S. Naval Academy, Sophomore

Honorable Mention

Daniel Hickok, U.S. Military Academy, Senior

AIR PISTOL

First Team

Seth Berglee, Ohio State University, Junior

Andrew Bock, U.S. Naval Academy, SeniorEdward Huo, MIT SeniorCody Owsley, Pikes Peak Community College, JuniorTeresa Meyer, Ohio State University, SeniorKrystin Schmid, Ohio State University, SeniorTucker Stachitas, U.S. Naval Academy, Senior

Second Team

Ryan Dowd, U.S. Military Academy, JuniorMarc Eskew, U.S. Military Academy, SeniorChristine Hsueh, MIT, SophomoreFuzhou Hu, MIT, JuniorRodolfo Palma, U.S. Military Academy, SeniorMarc Roncoroni, U.S. Naval Academy, SophomoreKimberly Schultz, U.S. Military Academy, Junior

Honorable Mention

Ashley Asdal, U.S. Naval Academy, JuniorDaniel Hickok, U.S. Military Academy, SeniorNick Mowrer, Montana Tech, FreshmanJeremiah Smith, U.S. Naval Academy, JuniorRebekah Vaughan, U.S. Military Academy, Senior

SPORT PISTOL

First Team

Teresa Meyer, Ohio State University, SeniorKrystin Schmid, Ohio State University, Senior

Second Team

Rachel Florea, U.S. Naval Academy, SeniorKimberly Schultz, U.S. Military Academy, Junior

Honorable Mention

Ashley Asdal, U.S. Naval Academy, JuniorLindsey Asdal, U.S. Naval Academy, Sophomore

For�more�information�on�the�NRA�Intercollegiate�Pistol�Championships,�visit�www.nrahq.org/compete/coldir.asp,�or�call�the�NRA�Collegiate�and�Schools�Program�at�(703)�267-1473.

nra Programs

Page 11: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l 11

//

nra Programs

Page 12: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

1� l club connectIon l Volume 13, Number 2

the nra Range Grant Program was�established�in�September�2000�by�a�resolution�of�the�NRA�Board�of�Directors.�This�resolution�also�dissolved�a�separate�account�established�by�the�Board�of�Directors�known�as�the�Range Loan Fund.�The�unused�balance�of�the�Range Loan Fund ($2�million�less�notes�receivable�from�outstanding�range�loans)�

was�deposited�in�the�NRA�Range Loans Program Endowment.�The�remaining�loan�repayments�are�added�to�the�Range Loans Program Endowment upon�receipt.��A�portion�of�the�endowment’s�earnings�is�used�to�award�grants�for�purposes�consistent�with�the�endowment’s�objectives.�The�amount�distributed�annually�is�limited�to�the�lesser�of�the�endowment’s�prior�year’s�net�earnings�or�5%�of�the�endowment’s�fair�value�as�of�December�31�of�the�previous�year.�Grant�funds�available�for�2008�will�be�based�on�the�aforementioned�guidelines�applied�to�the�fair�value�of�the�former�Range Loan Fund.

Range Grant funds�are�made�available�at�the�NRA’s�sole�discretion�to�qualifying�NRA-affiliated�clubs�and�associations�by�approval�of�the�Range�Development�Committee�–�a�standing�committee�of�the�NRA�Board�of�Directors.�The�Range�Grant�Subcommittee�reviews�grant��applications�from�qualifying�NRA�affiliates,�and�it�submits�recommendations�to�the�Range��Development�Committee�for�approval.�Range�Grants�will�be�awarded�concurrent�with�the�fall�NRA�Board�of�Directors�meeting.

At�the�NRA’s�sole�discretion,�grants�are�awarded�to�qualifying�NRA�affiliates�to�assist�with�acquisition,�development�and�improvement�of�shooting�facilities.�Grants�are�also�awarded�to�assist�qualifying�NRA�affiliates�with�projects�designed�to�improve�community�relations�and�to�address�environmental�issues�related�to�range�operations.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS AND PROJECTSIn�reviewing�grant�applications,�the�Range�Grant�Subcommittee�will�apply�the�following�criteria�and�recommend�to�the�Range�Development�Committee�only�those�projects�that�conform�to�these�guidelines:

• Any�NRA-affiliated�club�or�association�of�which�100% of�the�club’s�members�are�also�NRA�members�is�eligible�to��apply�for�a�NRA�Range Grant.�Preference�will�be�given�to�recipients�of�the�Gold�Medal�Club�Award.�When�submitting�this�application,�a�club�orrange�must�also�submit�a�list�of�the�club’s�members�in�a�spreadsheet�(CD,�disc,�emailed�file)�with�the�following�information:�Last�name,�First�name,�Street�address,�City,�State,�Zip�Code,�club�ID#,�and�NRA�mem-bership�number�if�on�file.�(This�submission�will�be�used�to�verify�NRA�membership�status�for�all�club�members.)

• Projects�and�activities�eligible�for�funding�include:�acquisition,�development�and/or�improvement�of�shooting�facili-ties;�projects�designed�to�enhance�community�relations,�NRA�“Range�Day,�public�shooting,�and�junior�programs;�and�projects�addressing�range�safety,�as�well�as�environmental�issues�i.e.�lead�reclamation.

RESTRICTIONS ON FUNDING• Applications�for�grant�funding�will�not�exceed�$5,000�for�any�qualifying�NRA�affiliate�per�year.

• Grants�will�be�limited�to�one�per�year�per�facility�in�those�cases�where�more�than�one�qualifying�affiliate�utilizes�the�same�range.

• Range�grants�will�not�be�approved�for�multi-year�funding�of�projects.

• A�final�report�must�be�submitted�for�any�and�all�funded�projects.�Failure�to�submit�a�final�report�will�result�in�disqualifcation�for�future�consideration.

NRA Range Grants

Page 13: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l 1�

//

• All�projects�must�be�for�the�sole�purpose�of�range�development/range�improvement.�Applications�for�short-term�supplies�such�as�targets,�firearms,�PA�systems,�manuals,�etc.�will�not�be�accepted.�(Short-term�being�defined�as�projects�with�a�life�of�less�than�10�years.)

• Applications�must�be�submitted�for�consideration�each�year.�Prior�year�funds�awarded�shall�not�be�construed�as�a�guar-antee�of�funding�in�subsequent�years.

The�following�activities�or�projects�are�also�not�eligible�for�funding:1)�Deficit�financing.2)�Projects�related�to�commercial�ventures.3)�Applications�from�clubs�or�associations�that�have�not�submitted�final�reports�forpreviously�awarded�grants.

COMPLETING THE APPLICATIONAll�applications�for�NRA�Range Grants must�be�submitted�on�official�application�forms.�These�application�forms�are��available�from�the�NRA�Range�Department�or�at�www.nrahq.org/shootingrange/grantapp.pdf�and�should�be�mailed�to�the�address�below�(Must�Arrive�at�NRA�by�August�1,�2008):National�Rifle�AssociationATTN:�NRA�Range�Department�–�2008�Range�Grants11250�Waples�Mill�RoadFairfax,�VA�22030(703)�267-1276�or�(800)�672-3888�x�1276

Things�to�Include�When�Mailing�your�Application:• Application• Club’s�Membership�List�in�Spreadsheet�(CD,�Disc�or�Email)• Copy�of�Club’s�Bylaws�Stating�NRA�membership• Photos�(not�a�requirement)• Completed�W-9�Form• Supporting�Documents�(Detailed�Description�of�club’s�needs)

In�order�for�grant�applications�to�be�promptly�considered�by�the�Range�Development�Committee,�they�must�be�received�by�the�NRA�Range�Department�no�later�than�August�1,�2008.�All�applications�received�by�the�NRA�Range�Department�will�be�forwarded�to�the�National�Manager,�Clubs,�Associations�and�Range�Services�Departments,�for�verification�of�the�applica-tion�described�qualifications.�Qualifying�applications�will�be�forwarded�to�the�Chairman�and�Committee�Members�of�the�Range�Grant�Subcommittee�for�review.

Following�an�affirmative�vote�by�the�Range�Development�Committee,�the�Committee�Secretary�will�notify�the�NRA�Range�Department�of�approved�applications.�The�NRA�Range�Department�will�notify�the�applicant�that�the�grant�has�been�approved�and�will�request�a�check�from�NRA’s�Office�of�the�Treasurer.

NRA Range Grants

Page 14: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

1� l club connectIon l Volume 13, Number 2

Page 15: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l 1�

//

the corporate and accounting scandals of 2000-2002, such as the enron debacle, were viewed by many as a breakdown in corporate governance and

a failure by the government to regulate corporations to prevent such corporate malfeasance. in response to these corporate scandals, senator Paul sarbanes of maryland and representative michael oxley of ohio introduced the sarbanes-oxley act (soX). the act was intended to enforce corporate accountability and responsibility and to restore investor confidence. SOX was approved by the House by a vote of 423-3 and by the senate 99-0 and was signed into law in July 2002 by President Bush. soX is a statutory smorgasbord, amending various titles of the united states Code, including the securities and exchange act, the Judiciary and Judicial Procedure Code, and the Criminal Code.

title i (sections 101-109) of soX creates an inde-pendent board, the Public Company accounting oversight Board (PCAOB). The PCAOB is a nonprofit corporation funded by registration and annual fees collected from reg-istered public accounting firms and annual accounting sup-port fees collected from seC regulated companies. the members of the PCaoB are appointed by the securities and exchange Commission (seC).

the PCaoB regulates and provides supplemen-tary oversight to seC regulation of independent public accounting firms, which practice before the SEC. The PCaoB registers and regulates all public accounting firms, including inspecting, investigating and disciplining accounting firms and enforcing professional standards. In fact, it is now unlawful for any public accounting firm not registered with the Board to prepare or issue or participate in the preparation or issuance of any audit report for a seC regulated company.

title ii (sections 201-209) of soX regulates public accounting firms. Section 204 of the Act requires auditors to report all critical accounting policies and practices to the firm’s audit committee. Section 203 requires that the lead audit and reviewing partner must rotate off the audit every 5 years. Section 201 prohibits any public accounting firm from providing non-audit services (include bookkeeping,

appraisal, and others services but excluding tax prepara-tion), while auditing the same corporation. a registered public accounting firm also may not perform an audit for a corporation if any of the corporation’s top executives were employed by that accounting firm during the previous year.

the PCaoB also oversees the audit of public compa-nies that are subject to the securities laws and establishes audit report standards and rules. �and title iii of soX (sections 301-302) regulates corporate responsibility.

Section 301 requires the formation of an independent and competent audit committee, which is responsible for hiring, setting compensation, and supervising the auditor’s activities. SOX requires that each member of a firm’s audit committee be a member of the board of directors and be “independent” (i.e., the members are not part of the management team and do not perform any consulting or professional services for the firm). In addition, it is recom-mended that each audit committee also have a “financial expert.” the audit committee also has to establish proce-dures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the company concerning accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters as well as the con-fidential anonymous submission by employees concerning questionable accounting or auditing matters.

Section 302 requires CEO’s and chief financial officers to certify that financial statements accurately and fairly represent the financial condition and operations of the company. soX provides for criminal sanctions for intentional false certification.

Title IV of SOX (Sections 401-409) requires enhanced financial disclosures. This chapter requires disclosure of all material off balance sheet transactions and relationships that may have a material effect on the financial condition of the company and the presentation of pro forma financial information in a manner that is not misleading. section 409 requires rapid disclosure of material changes in the financial conditions of the firm. Section 404 requires that each annual report contain an internal control report which must include a statement of the responsibility of management for establishing and implementing adequate

a short summary of the sarbanes-oxley act

continued on page 19

By Stefan Tahmassebi,

NRA Deputy General Counsel

Page 16: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

1� l club connectIon l Volume 13, Number 2

ila news

FEDERAL UPDATEH.R. 4900 BATFE Modernization Act

Representatives�Steve�King�(R-Iowa)�and�Zack�Space�(D-Ohio),�have�introduced�H.R.�4900�the�“Bureau�of�Alcohol,�Tobacco,�Firearms�and�Explosives�Reform�and�Firearms�Modernization�Act�of�2007.”�The�bill�would�roll�back�unnecessary�restrictions,�correct�errors,�and�codify�longstanding�congressional�policies�in�the�firearms�arena.�This�bipartisan�bill�is�a�vital�step�to�modernize�and�improve�BATFE�operations.

Of�highest�importance,�H.R.�4900�totally�rewrites�the�system�of�administrative�penalties�for�licensed�dealers,�manu-facturers�and�importers�of�firearms.�H.R.�4900�would�allow�fines�or�license�suspensions�for�less�serious�violations,�while�still�allowing�license�revocation�for�the�kind�of�serious�viola-tions�that�would�block�an�investigation�or�put�guns�in�the�hands�of�criminals.�This�prevents�the�all-too-common�situa-tions�where�BATFE�has�punished�licensees�for�insignificant�technical�violation—such�as�improper�use�of�abbreviations,�or�filing�records�in�the�wrong�order.CONTACT YOUR LAWMAKERS IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 4900!

S. 2588 Gun Show Legislation

Sen.�Frank�Lautenberg�has�once�again�introduced�legis-lation�to�regulate�gun�shows.�And�as�before,�it�calls�for�mas-sive�new�government�powers�to�register�gun�show�customers,�register�gun�owners,�retain�information�on�people�who�pass�criminal�records�checks�when�buying�firearms,�heavily�tax�both�gun�collectors�and�gun�sales,�and�require�gun�show�pro-moters�to�police�gun�show�customers,�as�if�they�were�agents�of�the�Bureau�of�Alcohol,�Tobacco�and�Firearms.

The�bill�is�not�about�“gun�shows.”�Claims�that�the�bill�would�only�“close”�the�so-called�“gun�show�loophole”�by�requiring�Instant�Checks�on�non-retail�sales�of�guns�at�gun�shows,�are�patently�false.�In�reality,�gun�shows�are�large,�pub-lic�events�held�in�convention�centers�and�banquet�halls.�But�S.�2577�defines�“gun�show”�so�broadly,�that�it�would�include�a�person’s�home.�Merely�“offering”�to�“exchange”�a�firearm�at�

an�“event”�could�be�banned.�The�National�Matches�at�Camp�Perry�and�your�local�gun�club’s�Sunday�trap�shoot�would�be�defined�as�“events”�subject�to�the�bill’s�provisions.�

Gun�show�customer�registration:�A�person�who�attends�a�show,�even�without�a�gun,�who�even�discusses�the�pos-sibility�of�selling�a�gun,�would�be�required�to�sign�“a�ledger�with�identifying�information.”�Gun�show�promoters�would�have�to�retain�the�ledgers�indefinitely�for�inspection�by�the�BATFE.

Absurd�requirement�on�gun�show�promoters:�Because�a�promoter�cannot�know�whether�a�person�who�attends�his�show�will�discuss�the�sale�of�a�gun,�he�will�have�to�require�every�customer�to�sign�the�ledger,�and�check�every�customer’s�ID�to�verify�the�information�required�on�the�ledger.

Invasion�of�privacy:�In�addition�to�records�kept�on�gun�show�customers,�the�bill�would�allow�the�FBI�to�retain,�for�90�days,�personal�information�about�people�who�clear�instant�checks�when�buying�guns.

Gun�collector�registration:�If�you�are�at�home�with�a�col-lection�of�50�or�more�firearms,�it�would�be�a�five-year�felony�to�“offer”�or�“exchange”�a�single�gun�--�even�between�family�or�friends�--�unless�you�first�registered�with�the�BATFE�and�paid�a�fee,�the�cost�of�which�would�be�at�BATFE’s�discretion.

The�restrictions�and�regulations�S.�2577�would�impose�upon�real�gun�shows,�and�upon�gun�owners’�personal�activi-ties�the�bill�would�preposterously�define�as�“gun�shows”�and�“events,”�are�unprecedented.�Running�afoul�of�S.�2577’s�numerous,�far-fetched�provisions�could�send�you�to�prison�for�years. CONTACT YOUR LAWMAKERS IN OPPOSITION TO S. 2588!

Micro-stamping

Senator�Edward�M.�Kennedy�(D-MA)�and�Congressman�Xavier�Becerra�(D-CA)�introduced�“micro-stamping”�legislation�titled�the�“National�Crime�Gun�Identification�Act�of�2007.”��

The�theory�of�“micro-stamping”�is�that�a�firearm’s�firing�pin�or�other�internal�parts�could�bear�microscopic�codes�unique�to�the�firearm,�that�could�imprint�the�codes�on�fired�cartridge�cases,�and�that�the�codes�could�be�entered�into�a�computerized�database�before�the�firearm�leaves�the�factory.�Then,�the�theory�continues,�if�such�a�gun�were�used�in�a�

Page 17: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l 1�

//

ila news

crime,�police�investigators�could�pick�up�a�cartridge�case�left�at�the�crime�scene,�identify�the�markings�on�the�case,�run�the�markings�against�the�database,�and�thereby�identify�the�criminal�involved.�.��On�the�contrary,�there�are�numerous�and�varied�problems�with�micro-stamping:

o micro-stamping has repeatedly failed testso Micro-stampings�are�easily�removedo Most�gun�crimes�cannot�be�solved�by�micro-stamp�

� ing,�or�do�not�require�micro-stamping�to�be�solved.o Most�criminals�who�use�guns,�get�them�through��

� unregulated�channels.o Most�guns�do�not�automatically�eject�fired�cartridge��

� caseso Only�a�small�percentage�of�guns�will�be�� �

� micro-stampedo Most�violent�crimes�are�committed�without�gunso Micro-stamping�wastes�money,�including�that���

� which�is�better�spent�on�traditional�crime-fighting��� and�crime-solving�effortsCONTACT YOUR LAWMAKERS IN OPPOSITION TO THIS PROPOSAL!

District of Columbia v. Heller

On�March�18,�2008,�the�United�States�Supreme�Court�heard�oral�arguments�in�District of Columbia v. Heller,�a�case�the�Court�has�stated�is�“limited�to�the�following�question:�Whether�Washington,�D.C.’s�bans�[on�handguns,�on�having�guns�in�operable�condition�in�the�home�and�on�carrying�guns�within�the�home]�violate�the�Second�Amendment�rights�of�individuals�who�are�not�affiliated�with�any�state-regulated�militia,�but�who�wish�to�keep�handguns�and�other�firearms�for�private�use�in�their�homes.”�

Most�in�the�Supreme�Court�chamber�seemed�to�agree�that�the�Second�Amendment�protects�an�individual�right.�The�issues�that�were�most�in�contention�included�the�meaning�of�the�words�“keep”�and�“bear,”�and�whether�the�amendment�protects�the�possession�of�arms�only�during�militia�service�or�also�for�self-defense;�whether�a�total�ban�on�handguns�is�a�“reasonable”�regulation�of�firearms;�whether�restrictions�on�the�right�to�arms�should�be�subject�to�“strict�scrutiny,”�or�legislatures�or�courts�should�be�able�to�decide�

what�is�“reasonable;”�and�what�kinds�of�regulations�would�be�“reasonable”�under�the�Second�Amendment.�

A�decision�by�the�Court�is�expected�in�June.�For�more�information�on�the�Heller�case,�including�links�to�the�official�Supreme�Court�Transcript,�C-SPAN�audio�recording,�and�all�the�briefs�in�the�case,�please�visit�www.nraila.org/heller.

With the 2008 campaign already well underway, it is critical that gun owners and gun rights supporters are registered to vote in advance of respective deadlines. Make no mistake, opponents of our freedom will be working hard over this next year to gain momentum they need to attack our rights. It is critical that we as gun owners are registered to vote and that we most assuredly vote on Election Day.

To assist you in registering to vote this year, NRA-ILA has a number of tools available. For voter registration applications for your state, information on voter registration deadlines and election dates, and ways you can get involved this election year, please visit www.nraila.org/vote2008.

Page 18: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Have you had difficulty getting approval for noise control in your indoor or outdoor shooting range?

If�so,�think�of�it�as�an�invest-ment.�Based�on�a�US�Army�study�“hearing�loss�

occurs�primarily�during�training,�not�

combat”.�That�determination�translates�to�ALL�training,�whether�it�is�for�law�enforcement�personnel,�or�the�casual�shooter�who�practices�for�several�hours.�But,�the�person�whom�this�impacts�the�most�is�the�trainer�or�range�master,�who�could�be�subjected�to�unnecessary�noise�levels�for�several�hours�a�week.�You�can�avoid�unnecessary�workmen’s�compensation�claims�by�initiating�some�preventive�maintenance.

Customers and personnel will stay longer.�With�a�reverb�time�of�1.25�

seconds�or�less�your�range�will�be�much�more�comfortable.�If�you�would�like�to�hear�the�difference�just�drop�a�note�to�[email protected].

Acoustical doors and windows pro-vide additional protection for�the�range�master�and�people�standing�outside�the�range.�Troy�provides�custom�designed�doors�and�windows�for�existing�and�new�shooting�ranges.�Unlike�traditional�doorways,�the�Troy�door�is�manufac-tured�with�the�same�patented�acoustical�system�used�in�the�range.

Acoustical�doors�and�windows�are�used�in�several�other�applications�such�as�broadcast�and�live�performance�ven-ues�where�noise�control�is�critical.

According to the US Army Study permanent hearing loss is the most com-mon disability among soldiers today.�Although�hearing�loss�is�preventable�by�limiting�exposure�to�high�volume�sound�levels,�it�is�irreversible�once�it�occurs.

From 1977 to 2005 $9.3 billion in disability benefits has been paid to veterans and service men and women for Hearing Loss as the Primary Disability.�This�information�is�from�the�report�by�the�Army�Center�for�Health�Promotion�and�Preventative�Medicine,

Aberdeen,�MD.�The�Army�accounts�for�over�50%�of�the�disability�benefits�paid�(over�$5Billion�in�disabil-ity�benefits�were�paid�over�this�period�of�time).�The�trend�is�on�the�upswing.��As�a�matter�of�fact,�just�in�the�last�15�years,�from�1990�to�2005�the�Army�has�paid�out�$3,304,753,898�in�benefits�for�hearing�loss�as�the�primary�disability.�

Hearing loss degrades combat performance.�Exposure�to�gunfire�peak�levels�while�training,�especially�training�in�untreated�indoor�ranges,�affects�word�intelligibility,�increases�stress�levels�and�causes�fatigue.�This�translates�to�incorrect�commands�heard,�or�incorrect�targets�identified�or�shot.�Hearing�loss,�

range rePort

US Army Study shows “Hearing loss occurs primarily during training”Reprint permission granted by Troy Acoustics Shooting Range NEWS

Page 19: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l 1�

//

range rePort

even�a�small�percentage,�is�too�much�of�a�loss�for�the�soldiers�of�today’s�mission.�Hearing loss occurs primarily during training, not combat.�In�today’s�urban�type�training�the�indoor�ranges�of�concrete�walls�

and�overhead�armor�baffles,�for�ballistic�containment,�cause�this�very�condition�of�hearing�loss�and�the�other�effects�of�rever-beration�from�the�gunfire�sound�level�(muzzle�blast�energy).�Other�containerized�types�of�training�facilities�expose�shooters�to�greater�sound�levels�due�to�their�confined�spaces�so�there�is�no�absorption�of�the�muzzle�blast�energy�so�it�is�not�diminished.

For�more�information,�please�visit:Http://safetycenter.navy.mil/presentations/training/shore/sourcefile/hearing.pptHttp://safetycenter.navy.mil/instructions/osh/510023/5100_23G_ch11-ch20.pdfHttp://safetycenter.navy.mil/presentations/training/afloat/sourcefile/hearingconserve.ppt

procedures for financial reporting, an assessment of the effectiveness of internal control structures and procedures, and any code of ethics.

section 402 prohibits, with certain exceptions, the company from making personal loans to any director or executive officer. Principal stockholders, directors and officers are also required to disclose changes in ownership of securities or securities based swap agreements within two business days.

title Viii (sections 801-807) of soX addresses cor-porate and criminal fraud. it prohibits knowingly destroy-ing, altering, concealing or falsifying records with the intent to obstruct or influence an investigation and imposes a fine and/or imprisonment of up to 20 years. (Note that this provision applies to all companies, including non-prof-its). This chapter also imposes record retention require-ments and penalties for willful violation of a fine and/or up to 10 years imprisonment. this chapter also provides whistle blower protection against retaliation or discrimi-nation against employees of publicly traded companies who assist in proceedings involving alleged securities law violations

title iX (sections 901-903) of soX enacts white collar crime penalty enhancements by amending fed-eral criminal law to increase penalties for attempts and conspiracies to commit criminal fraud offenses, mail and wire fraud, and ERISA violations. It imposes fines up to $1 million and/or up to 10 years imprisonment for making a certification knowing it is false and a fine of $5 million and/or up to 20 years imprisonment for willfully making the certification knowing that it is false.

title X (section 1001) of soX, expresses the sense of the senate that the Federal income tax return of a corpo-ration should be signed by the Ceo of that corporation.

title Xi (sections 1101-1107) of soX also addresses corporate fraud. section 1102 makes it a crime for any

person to destroy, alter or conceal any document to prevent its use in official legal proceedings. It imposes fines and/or imprisonment of up to 20 years for knowingly altering, destroying or concealing such records or documents. this chapter also increases penalties under the exchange act to $5 million and/or imprisonment of up to 20 years and increases the fines for corporations up to $25 million.

soX also creates new protections for whistle blowers. it is a federal crime for anyone to take any action harmful to any person for providing to a law enforcement officer any truthful information relating to the commission of a federal offense. this provisions applies to all corpora-tions, including non-profits. A violation of this provision is punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment of up to 10 years.

Currently soX applies only to publicly traded com-panies under jurisdiction of the seC, with two notable exceptions. the provisions relating to whistle blower pro-tection and document destruction apply to all companies, including non-profits. All organizations should implement procedures for handling employee complaints referring to accounting or financial management practices. It is recommended that organizations establish an anonymous complaint process to encourage employees to report any inappropriate financial management practices.

Furthermore, some state legislatures are considering legislation that would require SOX like compliance by all companies, including non-profit organizations. In any event, whether you are governed by soX or not, many companies are using the soX standards for their corporate governance and, therefore, the SOX requirements are fast becoming the best practices standard for all companies.

continued from page 15

Page 20: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

�0 l club connectIon l Volume 13, Number 2

Get a No-Cost, No Obligation coveragecomparison of your current policy -

Call or go online

Page 21: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l �1

//

CluB news

How to Create a Comprehensive Marketing and Growth Program for Your Club

Seven�years�ago,�I�joined�what�was�to�become�my�home�gun�club,�The�Livingston�Gun�Club�in�Brighton,�Mich.��At�the�time,�it�was�a�very�exclusive,�if�not�

“clandestine”�club.��In�short,�you�really�had�to�know�some-body�to�be�accepted�into�the�fold.��I�distinctly�remember�my�first�meeting.��I�entered�the�clubhouse�on�a�cold�March�Sunday�morning�to�be�greeted�by�the�stare�of�a�gruff�looking�long-time�member�who�was�stoking�the�fire�in�the�woodstove�that�provided�the�heat�for�the�20x15�foot�room�that�we�were�gathered�in.��I�can�remember�the�stares�that�all�basically�said:��“Who�is�the�new�guy,�and�who�invited�him?”��As�the�meeting�started,�I�was�asked�to�introduce�myself,�state�my�intentions,�and�give�some�background�information�about�myself.��

I�proceeded�to�tell�them�that�I�had�taken�a�CPL�class�from�another�member�a�couple�of�years�ago,�and�that�I�had�been�driving�by�that�day,�noticed�the�gate�open,�and�figured�I�would�stop�in�and�see�if�I�could�join.��Well,�they�all�gave�me�the�eye,�and�started�firing�off�questions�to�discern�my�intentions.��As�the�“grilling”�started�to�get�intense,�the�Vice�President�of�the�club�finally�told�the�guys�to�lay-off�me,�and�made�a�motion�to�accept�me�into�the�fold.�

Now�don’t�get�me�wrong,�LGC�has�always�been�a�good�club,�but�some�disagreements�with�the�neighbors�and�a�three�year�shutdown�due�to�litigation�forced�by�said�neighbors�had�given�them�a�reason�to�be�guarded.��After�a�long,�drawn-out�legal�battle�(thankfully�with�NRA’s�assistance),�they�were�able�to�reopen,�but�at�a�tremendous�cost,�as�they�had�to�pay�all�those�legal�bills�and�add�overhead�baffles�on�all�the�ranges�in�order�to�meet�a�consent�judgment’s�conditions.��This�caused�them�to�be�really�leery�of�outsiders.��

As�the�years�wore�on,�I�had�the�opportunity�to�sponsor�several�people�for�membership�and�they�in�turn�did�the�same.��By�2004,�the�time�was�right�to�make�a�change,�and�several�of�us�got�elected�to�the�Executive�Board.��Almost�instantly,�several�things�started�happening.��The�ranges�and�parking�areas�were�expanded,�certified�NRA�range�safety�officers�were�

acquired,�several�of�us�became�NRA�instructors,�and�then�the�biggest�addition,�a�2000�square�foot�Education�Center�was�built�complete�with�restrooms�and�a�full�kitchen.��The�big-gest�question�how�do�we�market�it�and�to�whom?

We�knew�we�wanted�to�make�it�a�place�for�families,�sportsmen,�women�and�children�to�come�enjoy�and�diversify�its�power�base�by�adding�more�people�from�the�community.��All�of�this�led�us�to�develop�a�comprehensive�marketing�plan�to�help�promote�our�club.�

The�important�thing�is�to�make�sure�that�when�you�take�on�a�particular�discipline,�it�needs�to�be�“low-impact”�on�your�other�disciplines�in�the�club�to�keep�infighting�and�turf�wars�from�erupting�in�the�various�groups,�but�it�can�be�done�through�scheduling,�and�by�having�things�take�place�on�separate�ranges�so�they�don’t�interfere�with�one�another.��This�geographic�separation�can�make�a�lot�of�things�possible.��For�instance,�we�added�both�field�and�3-D�archery.��They�take�place�on�the�north�and�west�end�of�the�property,�and�don’t�in�any�way�cross�over�into�our�gun�range�areas.��We�also�added�a�partition�in�our�Education�Center�to�allow�us�to�hold�mul-tiple�classes�simultaneously.��This�allowed�us�to�add�women�and�youth�programs�without�jeopardizing�our�relationship�with�our�CPL�instructors�who�had�been�teaching�there�for�years.��

Next,�we�needed�to�figure�out�how�to�reach�out�to�the�masses�to�let�them�know�that�our�club�existed�and�we�found�that�we�simply�needed�more�exposure.�We�started�with�an�interactive�web�page�that�listed�our�entire�calendar�of�events.��Our�next�step�was�to�redo�the�signage�at�the�road�to�list�our�web�page�so�folks�in�the�area�had�a�way�to�contact�us.�This�only�cost�a�few�hundred�dollars,�and�the�return�on�invest-ment�has�been�immense.��I�highly�recommend�this�useful�tool�for�any�club�that�wants�to�grow.��

Next,�we�realized�that�we�needed�to�reach�out�to�the�general�population.�This�meant�hosting�Cub�Scout�and�Girl�Scout�shooting�events�structured�as�“mini�camps”,�and�

continued on page 24

By: Jeff LaFave, Vice President, Livingston Gun Club, Brighton, Michigan

Page 22: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

CluB news

The�club�received�two�com-plaints�from�one�of�the�neighbors�regarding�bullets�

leaving�the�range�and�impacting�on�their�property.�It�should�be�noted�that�the�club�is�located�in�an�open�shooting�area,�which�was�more�likely,�the�source�of�the�rounds�impacting�the�house�than�from�our�range.

The�club�voluntarily�suspended�rifle�and�pistol�fire�at�the�range�pend-ing�an�NRA�club�inspection.�With�the�feedback�from�NRA,�and�with�the�guidance�of�a�club�member�who�volunteered�to�attend�the�NRA�Range�Safety�Course,�over�$20,000�was�spent�making�improvements�to�the�range�to�increase�safety.�This�included�increas-ing�the�height�of�the�wall�surrounding�

the�pistol�range�another�six�feet;�adding�six�feet�to�the�berms�at�the�50�and�100�yard�range;�placing�plaster�sand�on�the�face�of�the�berms�to�contain�the�rounds.

The�Range�Policies�and�Procedures�Manual�underwent�an�extensive�updat-ing�including�adding�a�requirement�that�all�shooting�is�to�be�done�under�the�control�of�Range�Safety�Officers.�This�was�a�drastic�change�for�members�as�this�was�the�first�time�in�over�50�years�of�the�club’s�existence�that�RSO’s�were�required�for�open�shooting.

A�call�went�out�to�the�club�members�requesting�that�they�become�RSO’s.�The�club�paid�for�the�classes�and�offered�to�reimburse�all�members�that�spent�at�least�six�four�hour�sessions�act-ing�as�a�RSO�at�the�club�for�their�out�

of�pocket�costs.�Over�60�members�have�attended�the�NRA�RSO�class�and�are�now�certified.

Since�the�implementation�of�the�new�policies�and�the�inspection�of�the�range�by�the�local�Sheriff’s�department,�the�club�received�a�clean�bill�of�health�and�is�now�open�most�days�at�least�four�hours�and�many�days�eight�for�the�shooting�enjoyment�of�our�members.�This�was�made�possible�entirely�by�the�combined�effort�of�the�members�of�the�club�with�no�outside�contractors�necessary.�

There�have�been�no�further�issues�with�our�neighbors�surrounding�us�but�continued�diligence�will�be�required.

Overcoming AdversityLast year, the Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club faced encroachment with houses being as close as 150 feet to the east of the club property and approximately 900 yards directly north of the rifle and pistol range.

By Paul Coffey, President, Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club, San Diego County, California.

NRA Family Shooting Sports CampWilma Schreuer coaching a new shot gunner.

Shooting on the main range before safety improvements.

Page 23: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l ��

//

Page 24: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

�� l club connectIon l Volume 13, Number 2

CluB news

On�April�4,�141�Shooting�Range,�Inc.�was�the�first�business�to�be�awarded�the�Environmental�Stewardship�Award�from�the�Jonesboro�Regional�Chamber�of�Commerce,�AR.��With�their�grand�opening�only�being�in�October�2007,�141�Shooting�Range�won�this�award�over�hundreds�of�other�applying�busi-nesses.��141�Shooting�Range,�Inc.�was�selected�for�this�award�because�of�their�outstanding�commitment�to�improv-ing�the�quality�of�life�in�their�region�through�good�stewardship�of�the�environment.��

141�Shooting�Range�is�a�pri-vate�shooting�range�just�off�141�in�Jonesboro,�Ark.�where�all�types�of�guns�can�be�shot;�such�as�air�rifles,�pistols,�rifles,�shotguns�(slugs),�muzzleloaders,�and�bows�for�only�$120�a�year.��Visit�their�website�at�www.141shootingrange.com�for�more�information.�

Congratulations to 141 Shooting Range, Inc. – Jonesboro, Arkansas

continued from page 21

super-sizing�our�hunter�safety�program�to�100�students�per�class.��This�brought�a�tremendous�amount�of�exposure,�as�the�parents�all�came�with�the�kids,�and�invariably�asked�about�the�club�while�they�were�there�for�the�events.��We�also�procured�a�Ladies�Coordinator�and�a�“Junior�Coordinator”.��These�individu-als�then�began�teaching�classes�such�as�NRA’s�Eddie�Eagle�GunSafe®�program,�Refuse�To�Be�A�Victim®,�Women�On�Target®,�youth�day�camps,�and�various�other�beginner�classes�to�entice�new�shooters�to�give�the�club�a�try.��

We�then�turned�our�attention�to�participating�in�local�events�that�would�help�bolster�the�clubs�image�and�allow�us�to�expose�the�community�to�what�Livingston�Gun�Club�had�to�offer.��We�decided�to�host�the�first-ever�Friends of NRA�Banquet�for�our�county.��We�contacted�our�State�Representative,�Al�Herman,�and�made�our�intentions�known.��Al�guided�us�through�the�process�and�helped�us�get�the�program�off�the�ground.��We�had�added�a�social�dimension�to�our�club�that�we�previ-ously�could�have�never�enjoyed.��There�was�a�wonderful�dinner,�drinks,�raffles,�games,�auctions,�and�the�camaraderie�was�unbelievable!��

A�Friends of NRA�event�truly�fosters�a�sense�of�community�and�belonging�in�a�club.��It�also�makes�people�and�businesses�in�the�commu-nity�aware�that�you�exist�and�greatly�enhances�the�traffic�pattern�at�your�club.��Most�importantly,�our�participa-tion�allows�us�to�send�a�representative�to�the�state�fund�allocation�meeting�to�convey�our�interests,�and�help�deter-mine�how�the�money�is�spent.��Many�people�don’t�know�it,�but�all�the�money�raised�by�Friends goes�back�to�The�NRA�Foundation�with�half�going�back�to�clubs�in�that�state�to�fund�shooting�clubs�and�its�programs.��

Lastly,�we�turned�our�attention�to�major�events.��We�obtained�a�booth�at�“Outdoorama”,�the�largest�sportsmen’s�show�in�our�state.��We�put�together�a�backdrop,�printed�media�about�the�club,�blew-up�pictures�and�had�some�promotional�DVD’s�put�together�by�one�of�the�guys�in�the�club.��We�high-lighted�our�women�and�youth�programs�and�also�had�show�specials�for�member-ships�to�stimulate�interest.��Members�staffed�the�booth�for�the�weekend,�and�we�enjoyed�all�the�exposure�that�the�show�afforded.��It�has�led�to�us�signing�a�lot�of�new�members�and�allowed�us�to�project�a�positive�image�of�our�club.��

All�the�ideas�I�have�listed�above�are�very�viable�ways�for�you�to�pro-mote�your�club,�and�make�it�a�place�for�everybody�to�come�and�enjoy�the�shooting�sports.��Don’t�be�afraid�to�think�outside�the�box.��Clubs�need�to�grow�or�they�run�the�risk�of�closing.��Being�proactive�and�advertising�your�club�is�one�way�to�insure�your�clubs�future�and�be�sure�that�your�children�and�their�children�can�enjoy�the�shoot-ing�sports.��After�all,�the�choices�we�make�and�the�efforts�we�make�now�will�determine�if�shooting�is�available�to�the�next�generation�and�if�we�don’t�do�it…who�will?��

For�more�information�about�the�Livingston�Gun�Club�contact:

Jeff�LaFaveLGC�Vice�[email protected]������������

Page 25: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l ��

//

The�Oil�City�Izaak�Walton�Junior�Rifle�Team�recently�earned�the�title�of�Pennsylvania�State�Champions�in�a�4P�match�held�in�Alexandria,�Pa.��Members�of�the�team�included�Brent�Books,�Ashley�Ahrens,�Ed�Ryznar�and�Andy�Ryznar.��Brent�Books�took�the�overall�state�championship�title�by�posting�a�795,�and�team�member�Ashley�Ahrens�won�the�sub-junior�class�with�a�782.��The�team�shot�a�total�score�of�3131�to�take�the�title.���� Oil�City�Izaak�Walton�is�looking�forward�to�some�great�things�from�these�kids.�All�four�have�already�been�chosen�to�go�to�Colorado�to�shoot�at�the�U.S.�Olympic�Complex�training�center�in�Colorado�Springs,�CO.��

NADeFA®�celebrated�its�25th�Anniversary�in�February�at�the�Grand�Wayne�Convention�Center�in�Fort�Wayne,�Ind.�The�confer-ence�was�a�huge�success.�Approximately�600�people�attended�the�three�day�event.

Conference�attendees�were�welcomed�to�the�conference�by�the�Indiana�State�Veterinarian,�Dr.�Bret�Marsh.�The�conference�was�filled�with�educational�sessions�presented�by�speakers�from�across�the�country.�These�sessions�provided�information�on�such�topics�as�animal�injuries,�research�on�muntjack�deer,�research�regarding�fence�height,�nutrition,�EHD,�tranquilization,�marketing�techniques,�security�systems�and�the�preparation�of�fine�cuts�of�meat.�

Keynote�speakers,�Alan�and�Keith�Warren�entertained�the�audience�with�a�portion�of�one�of�their�television�specials�and�talked�about�the�importance�of�promoting�our�industry.�

Darren�LaSorte,�NRA-ILA�Manager�of�Hunting�Policy,�pledged�the�support�of�the�NRA�to�our�industry�and�spoke�to�everyone�concerning�the�threat�of�the�groups�that�oppose�the�cervid�industry�and�hunting�ranches.�

A�highlight�of�the�conference�was�the�appearance�of�Josef�von�Kerckerinck,�the�founder�of�NADeFA.�Josef�had�the�foresight�25�

years�ago�to�realize�that�a�national�multi-species�organization�was�nec-essary�to�promote�and�protect�this�industry.�

CLF�sponsored�a�venison�cooking�competition�at�Ivy�Tech�Culinary�School.�Six�teams�of�student�chefs�participated.�Winning�bidders�at�our�auction�were�able�to�dine�on�the�venison�prepared�for�the�competition.

NADeFA�continues�to�work�to�protect�your�right�to�own�animals�and�conduct�business�throughout�the�country.

Congratulations to the Oil City Izaak Walton Junior Rifle Team!

From Left to Right: Ed Ryznar, Brent Books, Andy Ryznar and Ashley Ahrens.

North American Deer Farmers Association Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Pictured are Josef von Kerckerinck, President Carolyn Laughlin and Executive Director Shawn Schafer.

Page 26: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

�� l club connectIon l Volume 13, Number 2

Nestled�within�the�peaceful�valleys�of�the�south-western�corner�of�New�Hampshire,�the�Cheshire�County�Fish�and�Game�Club,�Inc.�has�provided�

opportunities�to�enjoy�the�shooting�sports�since�1936.��The�club�offers�a�100-,�200-�and�300-yard�rifle�range;�a�separate�100-yard�small-bore�rifle�range�under�covered�firing�points;�a�covered�pistol�range;�two�trap�fields;�an�archery�range�and�a�clubhouse.��A�complete�overview�of�the�club�facilities�can�be�seen�at�their�website�www.ccfandg.org.

The�shooting�sports�are�an�everyday�part�of�the�mem-bers’�lives,�and�are�traditions�which�they�feel�must�be�passed�on�to�future�generations.��The�club�members�sincerely�feel�that�they�have�an�individual�and�collective�obligation�to�ensure�that�these�traditions�remain�intact�thus�preserving�our�shooting�sports�heritage�forever.

Based�on�the�club’s�activities�over�the�past�few�years,�the�Board�has�adopted�a��philosophy�that�educating�our�youth�about�fish�and�wildlife�conservation�and�introducing�them�to�the�shooting�sports�at�our�facilities�is�one�of�its�most�important�tasks.��Concurrent�with�their�focus�on�youth,�the�club�also�advocates�shooting�sports�activities�as�opportunities�for�family�interaction.��The�club�wishes�to�be�innovative�in�developing�opportunities�for�a�broad�spectrum�of�new�con-stituents�in�its�community�–�children,�women�and�families�–�to�experience�the�joy�of�shooting.��The�club�members�know�that�by�cultivating�our�youth�and�their�families,�they�could�significantly�increase�participation�and�acceptance�of�the�

shooting�sports�and�secure�our�traditions.��It�helps�that�two�of�the�16�Board�members�are�women�–�and�also�moms.

The�objectives�of�the�Cheshire�County�Fish�and�Game�Club�have�always�been�consistent�with�gun�clubs�across�the�nation�that�are�considered�as�true�leaders�in�club�relations�within�their�community.��Their�current�bylaws�specifically�address�the�following�objectives:

• To�better�the�hunting�and�fishing�condition�of�this����� State�and�especially�Cheshire�County.

• To�perpetuate�and�promote�management�of�wildlife��� for�the�enjoyment�of�all�sportsmen,�present�and��� future.

• To�educate�the�membership�and�general�public�in��� the�wise�use�of�fish�and�game�resources�and�the�safe��� handling�of�firearms.

• To�promote�a�more�friendly�feeling�among�those��� interested�in�these�sports.

• To�provide�a�good�facility�for�those�interested�in��� shooting.

• To�promote�excellence�in�marksmanship

With�such�a�long�tenure�of�operations,�the�club�has�obviously�done�a�lot�of�things�right�in�the�past.��However,�the�membership�also�has�a�vision�for�the�future�as�well.

Joe�Greathouse,�the�new�President�of�the�Cheshire�County�Fish�and�Game�Club,�states�“In�my�first�month�as�the�club’s�President,�I�have�seen�an�incredible�amount�of�enthusiasm�from�our�membership�related�to�new�ideas�for�growing�the�club.��My�belief�is�that�with�the�right�plan�in�place�and�the�dedication�of�a�core�group,�we�can�greatly�expand�the�offerings�at�the�club�and�double�our�membership�in�the�next�five�years.”

Survey of Club MembersIn�late�2007,�a�Club�Improvement�Committee�was�

formed�to�compile�ideas�after�reviewing�input�received�by�the�Board�from�club�members.���The�Board�asked�the�basic�question�“What�type�of�club�do�we�want�to�be?”��Survey�responses�ranged�from�keep�things�the�way�they�are,�to�the�desire�to�advance�beyond�the�current�levels�of�operations,�to�upgrade�and�expand�range�facilities,�improve�administra-tive�and�advertising�practices,�and�aggressively�expand�club�membership�through�club�outreach�programs.��

Members�want�to�construct�fully-accessible�heated�rest-rooms�in�the�clubhouse�and�upgrade�the�interior�of�the�facil-ity.��They�expressed�a�need�to�install�card�access�for�members�to�the�facilities�accompanied�by�security�motion�lights�and�video�surveillance�throughout�the�club�grounds.

CluB news

CHESHIRE COUNTY FISH AND GAME CLUB, INC. CHRONICLESby Steve Miller, Executive Director, Youth Shooting Sports Alliance

Page 27: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l ��

//

CluB news

This�past�fall,�under�the�direction�of�Lou�Rider,�Chairman�and�Ron�Maxwell,�Co-Chairman�and�Head�Instructor,�the�Cumberland�Riflemen,�Inc.�of�Millville,�N.J.�organized�a�Junior�Marksmanship�Program�to�teach�our�youth�the�safe�and�proper�handling�of�firearms.��

�Several�adult�members�including�the�ones�pictured�attended�classes�and�became�NRA�Certified�Rifle�Instructors.��Some�of�those�went�on�to�receive�their�Pistol�Certification.�

Our�students�shot�their�first�BB�gun�Postal�Match�and�all�of�them�qualified�to�receive�a�certificate.�Other�certified�instructors�working�with�the�students�are�Mike�Scavelli,�Brian�Banks�and�Jim�Wilson.�Not�pictured�are�Alan�Weinerman�(cameraman)�and�David�Brown.

�The�team�has�been�discussing�with�the�leaders�of�the�Cumberland�County�Council�of�the�Boy�Scouts�of�America,�the�possibility�of�including�them�in�our�classes�to�aid�them�in�qualifying�them�for�their�merit�badges�and�is�hopeful�that�they�will�succeed�in�doing�so.

Regarding�range�upgrades,�the�members�want�improved�range�signage,�target�stands�and�shooting�benches.��They�also�suggested�that�concessions�and/or�vending�services�be�provided�for�ear�plugs,�safety�glasses,�targets,�sun�block�and�insect�repellant.

Although�the�club�currently�offers�a�diverse�array�of�range�facilities�to�accommodate�a�variety�of�shooting�disci-plines,�the�members�recognized�opportunities�to�expand�the�club’s�range�facilities.��Most�notably�is�their�desire�to�con-struct�an�indoor�range�complete�with�a�store,�firearm�rentals�and�opportunities�to�conduct�year-round�archery,�air�rifle,�small-bore�rifle�and�pistol�activities.

Membership�drives�were�encouraged�to�be�conducted,�with�outreach�programs�for�4-H�clubs�and�Boy�Scouts�and�an�expansion�of�current�offerings�such�as�Women�on�Target®�programs�and�Republican�shoots.

Promotion�of�the�club’s�role�in�the�community�was�sug-gested�to�include�highway�signs,�radio�and�local�TV�commer-cials,�production�and�display�of�shooting�venue�brochures,�and�partnerships�with�other�community�groups.

Development of a Master PlanFollowing�the�Club�Improvement�Committee’s�review�of�

the�responses�to�the�member�survey,�the�Board�of�Directors�was�presented�with�a�list�of�short-term�goals�which�were�considered�to�be�vital�to�the�future�growth�of�the�club.��The�Board�decided�to�update�its�master�plan�for�growth,�with�specific�goals�over�the�next�five�years,�accompanied�by�additional�long-range�goals.��

The�Youth�Shooting�Sports�Alliance�(YSSA)�believes�that�an�effective�tactic�to�promote�development�of�family-friendly�shooting�facilities�to�clubs�across�the�nation�would�be�to�chronicle�the�steps�that�this�club�initiates�to�progress�from�their�current�operational�status�to�that�of�a�true�model�for�other�clubs�to�emulate.��The�YSSA�asked�the�club�to�include�the�following�objectives,�affecting�all�gun�clubs�today,�in�its�master�plan:��

• Improving�gateways�for�youth�and�family�participa-�� tion�in�club�shooting�sports�activities.

• Ensuring�a�positive�shooting�atmosphere�exists�to��� enhance�the�beginner�shooter�experience�and�enjoy-�� ment�of�the�club.

• Providing�pathways�for�continued�family�involve-�� ment�in�club�shooting�sports�programs�and�� �� activities.

The�YSSA�will�maintain�a�running�chronicle�of�the�club’s�efforts�on�their�website�www.youthshootingsa.com�complete�with�photos,�testimonials,�and�the�peaks�and�valleys�of�discussions�associated�with�this�comprehensive�review�undertaken�by�a�club�with�a�long,�proud�tenure.��

Cumberland Riflemen, Inc. educate youth members

Page 28: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

�8 l club connectIon l Volume 13, Number 2

ALAbAMA STATE RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN• Mr.JamesMoses,President

2009RodgersDrive,NEHuntsville,[email protected]

• Mr.RamonJ.Samaniego,Jr.,Secretary/Treasurer2505IsabelleCircle,NEHuntsville,AL35811256-534-2644

ALASkA oUTDooR CoUNCiL, iNC.• Mr.DickBishop,President

P.O.Box73902Fairbanks,AK99707-3902907-455-6151office907-455-6447faxrmbishop@ptialaska.net

• Mr.RodArno,Secretary/TreasurerP.O.Box87-1069WasillaAK99687www.alaskaoutdoorcouncil.org

ARizoNA STATE RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN• Mr.LandisAden,President

[email protected]

• Ms.MargaretConlin,Treasurer1727EastAlamedaDriveTempe,AZ85282480-838-6064home/faxwww.asrpa.com

ARkANSAS RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN• Mr.JohnWallis,President

P.O.Box1225LittleRock,[email protected]

•Mr.RomeHelton,Secretary/TreasurerP.O.Box1225LittleRock,AR72203501-407-2707officewww.arpa-online.org

CALiFoRNiA RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN, iNC.• Mr.ThomasO.Thomas,President

271ImperialHighway,Suite620Fullerton,CA92835714-992-2772office

• Mr.JohnC.FieldsExecutiveDirector271ImperialHighway,Suite620Fullerton,CA92835714-992-2772office714-992-2996faxwww.crpa.org

CoLoRADo STATE ShooTiNg ASSoCiATioN• Mr.TonyFabian,President

510WilcoxStreet#CCastleRock,[email protected]

• Mr.KenGloss

609WestLittletonBoulevard#206Littleton,CO80120-2368720-283-1376office720-282-1333faxoffice@cssa.orgwww.cssa.org

CoNNECTiCUT STATE RiFLE & REvoLvER ASSoCiATioN• Mr.MichaelDane,President

39JohnBrookRdCanterbury,CT06331860-546-2124home

[email protected]•Ms.CatherineSmittner,MembershipDirector

P.O.Box754NorthHaven,CT06473203-239-2528203-239-2106faxwww.csrra.com

DELAwARE STATE SPoRTSMEN’S ASSoCiATioN•Mr.JohnJ.Thompson,President

113NorthRoadWilmington,[email protected]

• Mr.FosterW.Rennie,RecordingSecretaryP.O.Box1786Wilmington,DE19899302-998-4820home302-998-4861faxwww.delsports.net

FLoRiDA SPoRT ShooTiNg ASSoCiATioN, iNC.• Mr.ThomasBrusherd,President

5921BlackthornRdJacksonville,[email protected]

• Mr.MichaelD.Langfield,Secretary5921BlackthornRdJacksonville,FL32244407-701-1030home407-273-9356faxsecretary2007@flssa.orgwww.flssa.org

gEoRgiA SPoRT ShooTiNg ASSoCiATioN• Dr.PaulBroun,President

#4502300BethelviewRoadSuite110Cumming,GA30040-9475Home:706-227-0510

• Mr.ScottBosso,Secretary/Treasurer#4502300BethelviewRoadSuite110Cumming,[email protected]

www.gssa.com

hAwAii RiFLE ASSoCiATioN• Mr.HarveyF.Gerwig,II,President

1039KupuaStreetKailua,[email protected]

•TimBillings,Secretary

P.O.Box543Kailua,HI96734808-261-2754InfoLinewww.hawaiirifleassn.org

iDAho STATE RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN•Mr.NeillGoodfellow,President

8156NorthPennAvenueFruitland,[email protected]

•Mr.JonCarter,Secretary1065RiverHeightsDriveMeridian,ID83642208-888-2829phone/[email protected]

iLLiNoiS STATE RiFLE ASSoCiATioN, iNC.• Mr.DonA.Moran,President

P.O.Box637Chatsworth,[email protected]

• Mr.RichardPearson,ExecutiveDirectorP.O.Box637Chatsworth,IL60921815-635-3198office815-635-3723faxexecutive@isra.orgwww.isra.org

iNDiANA STATE RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN, iNC.• Mr.JerryWehner,President

7527StateRoute56RisingSun,[email protected]

• Mr.WilliamB.Thomas,Treasurer101SidneyCt.NewAlbany,IN47150812-948-8226www.isrpa.org

iowA STATE RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN• Mr.JohnKlopfenstein,President

606S.HarrisonPlMtPleasant,[email protected]

• Mr.BillBesgrove,Secretary240ProspectRoadNorthLiberty,[email protected]

www.iowastateriflepistol.org

kANSAS STATE RiFLE ASSoCiATioN• Mr.RalphGoodwin,President

POBox108Andover,[email protected]

• BruceWilliams,Secretary833SantaFeRdAgra,KS67621785-543-2114www.ksraweb.net

nRA-AffIlIAted stAte AssocIAtIons

Page 29: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l ��

//

LEAgUE oF kENTUCky SPoRTSMEN, iNC.• Mr.RickAllen,President

P.O.Box8527Lexington,KY40533859-276-3518home

• Mr.RowlandBeers,NRARepresentative774SherwoodDriveLexington,KY40502859-277-4608homerbeersloks@aol.comwww.kentuckysportsmen.com

LoUiSiANA ShooTiNg ASSoCiATioN• Mr.JohnTexada,President

911InvereryDriveLakeCharles,[email protected]

• Mr.LannyJ.Russell,Secretary4737HastingsStreetMetairie,[email protected]

(MAiNE) PiNE TREE STATE RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN, iNC.• Mr.LeslieM.Ohmart,III,President

73SunsetStripBrewer,ME04412207-989-7304

[email protected]• Mr.StaceyModrusan,Secretary

11BangorMallBoulevard,SuiteDBangor,[email protected]

MARyLAND STATE RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN• Mr.LarryMoreland,President

2814NeedlewoodLaneBowie,[email protected]

• Mr.RichardKussman,Chairman832BearCabinDriveForestHill,[email protected]

(MASSAChUSETTS) gUN owNERS’ ACTioN LEAgUE – g.o.A.L.• Mr.JohnDurkin,Jr.,President

P.O.Box567,37PierceStreetNorthboro,MA01532508-393-5333office

• Mr.JamesWallace,ExecutiveDirectorP.O.Box567,37PierceStreetNorthboro,MA01532508-393-5333office508-393-5222faxstaff@goal.orgwww.goal.org

MiChigAN RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN• Mr.LeoCebula,President

P.O.Box530637

Livonia,[email protected]

• Mr.MikeWesner,Secretary/TreasurerP.O.Box530637Livonia,MI48153-0637888-655-6772office269-781-6966faxmike308@twmi.rr.comwww.michrpa.com

MiNNESoTA RiFLE & REvoLvER ASSoCiATioN,iNC.• Mr.MorgenDietrich,President

1450045thStNEFoley,[email protected]

• Mr.GeorgeMinerich1450045thStNEFoley,[email protected]

MiSSiSSiPPi STATE FiREARM owNERS ASSoCiATioN• Mr.DouglasBowser,President

POBox7358McComb,[email protected]

• Mr.SamuelRichardson,SecretaryP.O.Box6466Jackson,[email protected]

MiSSoURi SPoRT ShooTiNg ASSoCiATioN• Mr.KevinJamison,President

6140N.WagontrailRdColumbia,MO65202816-455-2669816-413-0696faxkjamison@missourisportshooting.orgwww.missourisportshooting.org

MoNTANA RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN• Mr.MattEgloff,President

P.O.Box4394Butte,[email protected]

• Ms.PatsyE.Frimodig,SecretaryP.O.Box477ParkCity,[email protected]

NEbRASkA ShooTiNg SPoRTS ASSoCiATioN• Mr.RonaldL.Grapes,President

P.O.Box1585,3407-19thAve.Kearney,[email protected]

• Mr.TerryCopple,Secretary10285NorthAspenAvenueHastings,NE68901

[email protected]

NEvADA STATE RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN, iNC.• Mr.RobertE.Smith,President

P.O.Box7512Reno,[email protected]

• Mr.MarkGeldmacher,Secretary/TreasurerP.O.Box7512Reno,NV89501-7512775-762-1494office775-355-8088faxsecretary@nsrpa.uswww.nsrpa.us

gUN owNERS oF NEw hAMPShiRE, iNC.• Mr.MitchKopacz,President

P.O.Box847Concord,[email protected]

• Ms.EvelynLogan,SecretaryP.O.Box847Concord,NH03302-0847603-225-2664office877-841-1672phone/[email protected]

ASSoCiATioN oF NEw JERSEy RiFLE AND PiSToL CLUbS, iNC.• Mr.ScottL.Bach,President

P.O.Box651Newfoundland,[email protected]

• Ms.JudithIorio,RecordingSecretaryP.O.Box1397WhitehouseStation,[email protected]

NEw MExiCo ShooTiNg SPoRTS ASSoCiATioN, iNC.• Mr.CharlieWeisleder,President

POBox9275Albuquerque,[email protected]

• Mr.KenLaintz,SecretaryP.O.Box753LosAlamos,[email protected]

NEw yoRk STATE RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN, iNC.• Mr.ThomasH.King,President

P.O.Box1023Troy,[email protected]@choiceonemil.com

• Mr.SteveD.Kraynak,SecretaryP.O.Box1023Troy,NY12181

Page 30: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

�0 l club connectIon l Volume 13, Number 2

518-273-6969518-272-2654officestevekraynak@juno.comwww.nysrpa.org

NoRTh CARoLiNA RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN• Mr.DavidMcFarling,President

P.O.Box4116Pinehurst,[email protected]

• Mr.DavidPrest,SecretaryP.O.Box4116Pinehurst,[email protected]

NoRTh DAkoTA ShooTiNg SPoRTS ASSoCiATioN• Mr.WaltFairbanks,President

55156thAveSWBismarck,[email protected]

• Mr.SteveFaught,Secretary/TreasurerP.O.Box205Amenia,[email protected]

ohio RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN• Mr.DavidJohnson,President

[email protected]

• Mr.G.MartinCapito,Secretary1185SwartzRdAkron,OH44306330-773-2989

[email protected]

okLAhoMA RiFLE ASSoCiATioN• Mr.G.DonScott,President

Rt.2,Box23Maysville,[email protected]

• Mr.CharlesSmith,ExecutiveDirectorP.O.Box850927Yukon,OK73085-0927405-324-2450office/[email protected]

oREgoN STATE ShooTiNg ASSoCiATioN• Mr.TimPitzer,President

2815SouthShoreDriveSEAlbany,[email protected]

• Mr.JerodBroadfoot,VicePresident(503)[email protected]

PENNSyLvANiA RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN• Mr.JackLee,President

100WycliffWayButler,PA16001724-865-2597phone/[email protected]

• Mr.JamesG.Johnson,Secretary405HilltopRoadPaoli,PA19301610-647-2374JJohnUVA@bellatlantic.netwww.pennarifleandpistol.org

RhoDE iSLAND STATE RiFLE & REvoLvER ASSoCiATioN

• Mr.PaulBoiani,PresidentP.O.Box41148Providence,RI02940401-233-0771office

• Mr.DonnC.DiBiasio,SecretaryP.O.Box17452Smithfield,RI02917401-233-0771office

gUN owNERS oF SoUTh CARoLiNA• Mr.GeraldStoudemire,President

P.O.Box211LittleMountain,[email protected]

• Mr.CarlW.Yates,Secretary/Treasurer6024ReynoldsRoadBlackville,[email protected]

SoUTh DAkoTA ShooTiNg SPoRTS ASSoCiATioN• Mr.BJMcGuire,President

P.O.Box3DellRapids,[email protected]

• Mr.GregIversen,Secretary21421RichardRoadSturgis,[email protected]/sdssa

TENNESSEE ShooTiNg SPoRTS ASSoCiATioN, iNC.• Mr.RayW.Harvey,Jr.,President

C/oBVEOS,15319thAveN.Nashville,[email protected]

• Mr.MichaelDesjardin,Treasurer4041CaneyCreekLn,ChapelHill,[email protected]/tnssa/start

TExAS STATE RiFLE ASSoCiATioN• RichardVMuckelroy,President

POBox1406Lockhart,TX78644512-398-6897rpatmuck@@Austin.rr.com

• Mr.JamesDark,ExecutiveDirector620NCoppellRd#3402Coppell,TX75019972-889-8772office

[email protected]

UTAh STATE RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN• Mr.ElwoodP.Powell,President

5926SouthFashionpointDrive#200Ogden,[email protected]

• Mr.WillisK.Smith,Secretary1349West2600NorthClinton,UT84015801-589-5825home801-825-6631secretary@usrpa.orgwww.usrpa.org

vERMoNT FEDERATioN oF SPoRTSMEN’S CLUbS, iNC.• Mr.RoyMarble,President

14StaffordAvenueMorrisville,[email protected]

• Mrs.RustyHart,Secretary126SandhillRoadEssexJunction,VT05452-3347P.O.Box8523,EssexJct,[email protected]

viRgiNiA ShooTiNg SPoRTS ASSoCiATioN• Mr.DavidAdams,President

P.O.Box1258Orange,[email protected]

• Ms.AndreaT.Smith,Secretary/TreasurerP.O.Box1258Orange,VA22960540-672-4570home540-672-5848office/[email protected]

wAShiNgToN STATE RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN, iNC.• Mr.DaveSotelo,President

POBox993 Ellensburg,WA98926

[email protected]

• Mr.MonteMilanuk,Secretary4027StemiltCreekRdWenatchee,[email protected]

wEST viRgiNiA STATE RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN

• Mr.BarryHogue,President1220PhilippiPikeClarksburg,WV26301304-624-5363

• Mr.RichardC.Whiting,SecretaryRt.1,Box272-2Buckhannon,WV26201304-472-1449www.wvasrpa.org

wiSCoNSiN RiFLE & PiSToL ASSoCiATioN• Mr.EricObermeyer,President

P.O.Box320173

nRA-AffIlIAted stAte AssocIAtIons

Page 31: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

Volume 13, Number 2 l club connectIon l �1

//

Franklin,[email protected]

• Mr.LeeWalker,Treasurer/MembershipDirectorW29956316Hwy.83Mukwonago,[email protected]

wyoMiNg STATE ShooTiNg ASSoCiATioN, iNC.• Mr.MarkSpungin,President

P.O.Box94Guernsey,[email protected]

• Mr.RogerSebesta,Secretary/Treasurer625SweetwaterStreetLander,[email protected]

nRA field Representative directoryeAsteRn ReGIon•eastern Regional director brian Hyder ���-���-�8�8Area 1 (Me, nH, Vt) Michael langton �0�-���-8�0�Area � (upstate nY) Jay Rusnock 8��-��8-����Area � (ct, upper nJ, lower nY) Richard P. d’Alauro ��1-���-���0Area � (de, eastern PA) Kory enck �1�-�8�-��00Area � (Western PA) thomas baldrige ���-8�1-0���Area � (Md, lower nJ) brian swartz ���-���-�10�Area � (dc, Western VA, WV) Jim Kilgore �0�-���-��1�Area 8 (eastern nc) Kirk d. smith �1�-��8-����Area �� (Western nc) Robert doug Merrill 8�8-��8-0�10Area �� (MA, northern nY, RI) James carswell �18-���-0���Area �� (eastern VA) bob Hipple ��0-��10���

centRAl ReGIon•central Regional director Philip Gray ��0-���-�11�Area 1� (southern oH) Vacant VacantArea 1� (northern MI) don bassett ��1-8��-10��Area 1� (In) John crone �1�-���-���0Area 1� (KY) larry summarell, Jr. ��0-�8�-�0�1 Area 1� (WI) scott taetsch �1�-8��-���0Area 18 (northern Il) Michael f. Huber 81�-���-���1Area 1� (Mo) Gregg Pearre ���-��1-����Area �� (tn) Mike Webb �01-�8�-��8�Area �� (northern oH) lloyd edwards �1�-���-����Area �1 (southern MI) Allan Herman �8�-�8�-�01�Area �� (southern Il) Wayne steele �1�-���-��8�

soutHeRn ReGIon•southern Regional director Al Hammond �8�-���-���1Area � (sc) dale carwile 8��-���-��00Area 10 (GA) Mike cockerham ��8-���-���0Area 11 (northern fl) Howell lancaster �0�-��1-1���Area 1� (lA, southern Ms) dick Kingsafer �01-���-00�8Area �� (Al) stephen McKinny ���-88�-0�0�Area �� (northern tX) tommy easterling �0�-��0-��01Area �� (southern tX) Gayle carter-cook ��1-���-�1��Area �� (AR, northern Ms) Mike nevins �01-���-0���Area �� (Western tX) Jack cannon ���-�1�-���0Area �8 (southern florida) larry Mills ��1-��8-����

MId WesteRn ReGIon•north central Regional director tom ulik �0�-8��-��0�Area �0 (oK) darren delong �0�-���-8���Area �1 (Mn) scott lembke �18-8��-��00Area �� (IA, ne) tim bacon �1�-���-1�8�Area �� (Ks) Rick chrisman �1�-���-����Area �� (nM) Peter Ide �0�-�81-���1Area �8 (Mt) Joseph crismore �0�-���-���8Area �� (WY) david Manzer �0�-���-���0Area �0 (co) Marc steinke �1�-�0�-�080Area �1 (nd, sd) clay Pederson �01-���-����

WesteRn ReGIon •Western Regional director J.P. nelson �80-���-�0��Area �1 (AZ) donna cassity ��0-�1�-0��0Area �� (s. Id, eastern nV, ut) Rex thomas 801-8��-���0Area �� (northern Id, eastern WA) brendon Hill �0�-���-01�1Area �� (HI, oR) Mike carey ��1-�8�-��0�Area �� (northwest cA) daniel Wilhelm �0�-���-�8��Area �� (southern cA) lissa lee 818-��1-0���Area �� (central cA) Jason Quick 80�-���-����Area �8 (AK) bradley J. Kruger �0�-���-�0��Area �0 (Western WA) Jim Williams ���-�0�-8��1Area �� (ne cA, W. nV) steve Wilson �0�-8��-�8��

how you can reach us nRA clubs & Associations Department

national Rifle AssociationAttn: clubs & Associations department11��0 Waples Mill Roadfairfax, VA ��0�0(800) nRA – club (���-��8�)(�0�) ���-���� fax

Kirsten bradley, Marketing [email protected] (�0�) ���-1���

son nguyen, Marketing [email protected] (�0�) ���-1���

Kara schlifke, Marketing [email protected] (�0�) ���-1��1

nRA Range services Department

national Rifle AssociationAttn: Range services department11��0 Waples Mill Roadfairfax, VA ��0�0(800) ���-�888 x1��8, x1���, x1���(�0�) ���-1011 fax

John Joines, Range services [email protected] (�0�) ���-1��8

Jason smith, Range Meetings [email protected], (�0�) ���-1���

eric Whitescarver, Assistant Range [email protected] (�0�) ���-1���

elizabeth bush, national Managerclubs, Associations, & Range [email protected] (�0�) ���-1��8

Page 32: Club Connection Volume 13, Issue 2

NoN-PRoFiT oRgANizATioN

U.S. PoSTAgE PAiDNATioNAL RiFLE

ASSoCiATioN

club connectionNational�Rifle�Assocaition11250�Waples�Mill�RoadFairfax,�VA�22030