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Mr. Frank R. Brownell, IIIPresident

The Honorable Bill K. BrewsterVice President

The Honorable Joe M. AllbaughTrustee

Mr. William A. BachenbergTrustee

Mr. Allan D. CorsTrustee

Ms. Sandra S. FromanTrustee

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

Mr. Wayne R. LaPierre, Jr.Trustee

Mr. Owen P. MillsTrustee

Mr. James W. Porter IITrustee

Mr. Dennis J. ReeseTrustee

Mr. Ronald L. SchmeitsTrustee

Captain John C. SiglerTrustee

Mr. H. Wayne SheetsExecutive Director

Mr. Wilson H. Phillips Jr.Treasurer

Mrs. Sandy S. ElkinSecretary

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

Traditions StaffEditor and Design: Jeremy Greene

Co-Editor: Amber Niblock-ShorterCo-Editor: Nicole McMahon

Traditions is published quarterly by The NRA Foundation, Inc., for the benefit of its donors and other interested parties11250 Waples Mill Road . Fairfax, VA 22030 . (800) 423-6894 . www.nrafoundation.org

About the Cover:Friends of NRA Raised a Record $18 Million in 2009

Guest Editorial Glen Hoyer: Director, Law Enforcement Activities Division 3

Cover Story Breaking $18 Million 4

National News Millionaire’s Club 6

2010 Friends of NRA Merchandise Preview Meeting 8

Tech Talk Online Grant Program 10

Sponsor Spotlight MidwayUSA 12

Annual Meetings Auction Gazette 13

Friends Update Eastern Region 18

Central Region 19

Southern Region 20

Mid-West Region 24

Western Region 25

Program Profile Eddie Eagle 27

Industry Corner Baron Technology 28

NRA Foundation Donors 30

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Glen HoyerDirector, NRA Law Enforcement Division

NRA Law Enforcement Division: Celebrating 50 Years of Law Enforcement Service

It is hard to believe that NRA’s Law Enforcement Division has been serving our nation for 50 years! Since 1960, our division has trained over 50,000 law enforcement and military firearm instructors. We’ve had thousands of competitors through our Police Pistol Competition and our new Tactical Police Competition. We still conduct the National Police Shooting Champi-onships, drawing officers from around the world. And our Eddie Eagle Gunsafe® program has reached well over 23-million children with its life saving message.

To commemorate NRA Law Enforcement Division’s 50 years of service to law enforcement and military officers of the coun-try, a special Model 10 Smith & Wesson service revolver and matching commemorative badge was developed to be utilized exclusively at fifty 2010 Friends of NRA events across the nation.

Each Smith & Wesson Model 10 features the original design wood duty grips; blue carbon steel medium frame with a 4" bar-rel with front/rear fixed sights. All are chambered in .38 SW Special +P caliber and have a 6 round capacity. Each is sequen-tially numbered on the frame in 24K Gold and includes the same matching number NRA Law Enforcement Commemorative badge. The badge was made by Smith & Warren, a long time provider of police badges and includes the NRA Law Enforce-ment Division logo with the anniversary dates of 1960-2010. The badge includes an NRA display box. The cylinders on the Model 10 include the following text: Dedication ; Compassion; Courage; Honor; Duty; Service in 24K gold plating. The ham-mer and trigger have been hand jeweled and the barrel includes etch and selective 24K Gold plating text: NRA Law Enforce-ment - 1960 50th Anniversary - 2010.

Friends of NRA is a fitting place to showcase the limited commemorative items for NRA’s Law Enforcement Division. Over the years, the Friends program has raised money for The NRA Foundation and provided many much-needed grants to law enforcement agencies throughout the country. And without so many dedicated volunteers working all over the nation to raise money for such important programs, the NRA and the law enforcement division wouldn’t be able to continue to build on all that our division has already accomplished in the last 50 years.

To find out how the 50th Anniversary Law Enforcement Revolver is going to be used contact your NRA field representative.

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In 2009, 1,073 Friends of NRA committees across the nation spent hours upon hours finding a facility,

acquiring catering, securing donations, seeking sponsorships, obtaining under-writing, selling tickets, calling, emailing, meeting— and all for it to boil down to one night of sink-or-swim fundraising for the future of the shooting sports. It’s exhausting, yet thrilling, and in the end, it culminated with the Friends of NRA program raising a total of $18 million for The NRA Foundation. That’s $18 million raised through the efforts of thousands of volunteers, banquet-goers, and staff alike. That’s

$18 million for future grant recipi-ents— local and national programs all helping to preserve the future of the shooting sports for years to come. It’s a major milestone for Friends of NRA, and the news has everyone buzzing with excitement. “Everyone involved is excited about the growth of the program and the grants it produces,” said Kyle Weaver, the Managing Director of Field Opera-tions. “We have been able to excel in an unstable economic environment the last two years and that is a great testament to our volunteers and supporters.” “Hard work and persistence pays off

in the end,” said John da Silva, the Na-tional Manager of Events & Marketing. “Achieving this milestone is an indica-tion of what this volunteer grassroots program can do by utilizing leadership and support from all involved. Friends of NRA is a success because of these hardworking individuals who look only to themselves and the community to ensure the future of the shooting sports.” There’s no doubt the success of the program directly correlates with the vital role every volunteer plays in the fundraising process. While they are going full-speed ahead on the grassroots

“We have been able to excel in an unstable economic environment the last two years and that is a great testament to our volunteers and supporters.”

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levels, headquarters and field staff are hard at work developing new ways to make the fundraising process even more affective throughout. So what other factors led to Friends of NRA making its $18 million mark? “Over the last three years we have worked hard to simplify the fundraising

efforts, focus on the basics and try to keep it new and exciting,” said Weaver. “Our volunteers have done a great job at focusing on pre-event dollars, spon-sorships, underwriting, donations and most of all, selling event tickets. The field staff has done an even better job at leading and supporting their volunteer

structures and we have been successful because of everyone involved.” Friends of NRA has also seen a lot of positive response from implement-ing new technology-based tools to the program. “We evaluated new technologies and marketing methods available,” da Silva

said. “The program’s needs have evolved and so has technology. Utilizing new tools such as online ticket sales and new website pages, promotion via email blasts and social networking websites such as our own NRABlog.com has allowed us to reach a new audience. Reaching out to new attendees, industry partners, and our Friends of NRA spon-sors was key to ensuring our success.” On the same note, Friends of NRA has always kept themselves one step ahead in the planning process, so when a new year rolls around, they’re ready to stir up a whole new kind of excitement and enthusiasm for the program.

“We continue to try and improve efficiency in fundraising, the quality of the events and merchandise, and being the best organization around to sup-port,” said Weaver. “We are focusing on the marketing and promotion aspects of Friends of NRA and the results it produces. Our goal is to tell the great story that has played out over the last seventeen years and educate more people on what our volunteers have accomplished. Even more importantly, we want the public to see the results of this hard work through the grants and programs it has produced.” “The spirited volunteers across the

country, mobilized by NRA Field Representatives, have heard the calling and look forward to achieving our mis-sion each year,” said da Silva. “Going forward in 2010 with just 38 events held we are currently reporting 8,000 in attendance and nearly $1 million net dollars raised which indicates we are on the right path!”

For more information about the Friends of NRA program or to find a Friends of NRA banquet to attend in your home-town visit www.friendsofnra.org. To volunteer for the Friends of NRA program contact your state field representative.

Kyle Weaver, Managing Director of Field Operations

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Raising over a million dollars is only the monetary equivalent of what it takes to become one of these top-earning committees. Other common denomina-tors include years of diligence, waves of committed volunteers, and an immense amount of preparation. Each has earned a highly-recognized reputation in the Friends of NRA world, many of which compete on a yearly ba-sis for the number one spot. Among the select group making up the Millionaire’s Club thus far is the Corpus Christi Friends of NRA in Texas, PA’s 1st Friends of NRA and Armstrong County Friends of NRA, both of Pennsylvania, and the Mid Hudson Friends of NRA in New York. Their names are synonymous with passion- and their involvement in the Friends of NRA program has stood the test of time year in and year out. In fact, most Millionaire’s Club committees have been a part of the program since its inception, working toward a goal of not only raising money for The NRA Foundation but preserving the future of the shooting sports for generations to come.

“We were pioneers back in those days,” said Rusnock, referring to when Mid Hudson was just starting up in 1994. “Friends of NRA committees develop a group personality that evolves over time. For the Mid Hudson team, [certain] key elements have been consis-tent characteristics over the years.” Rusnock says the Mid Hudson’s personality has come to embody traits that have helped it thrive every time, including a business-like approach to the program, keeping fun and excite-ment alive amongst volunteers, and networking with individuals, businesses, and groups throughout its community. “Every group [in the Millionaire’s Club] is a little different, but in most ways they are all the same,” said Tom Baldrige, the NRA Field Representative for Western Pennsylvania. “They are all die-hard NRA supporters who work 24/7, 365 days a year to make it all happen.” PA’s 1st is an all-around type of committee, says Baldrige. “They have a presence everywhere in Western Penn-sylvania, so everyone knows them, they just hit everything and do everything

to make their banquet successful every year.” “I don’t know how to describe the excitement we felt when we hit a mil-lion dollars,” said Dale Emerick, the Chairman of PA’s 1st Friends of NRA. “Our goal is to raise as much money for The NRA Foundation, so that was a major milestone for our committee, but at the same time— we’re not done yet and we are looking forward to raising our second million.” Armstrong County Friends of NRA is somewhat of an anomaly in that they reached the million dollar mark in only a five year period, in the second poorest county in the state. “We know what works on a raffle and we know how to network it,” said Randy Atkinson, the Chairman of Arm-strong County Friends of NRA. “We learned a long time ago that if you want to sell tickets, you got to have good, quality stuff at your banquets and lots of it.” It came as no surprise to see Corpus Christi, the 2008 Friends of NRA Most Outstanding Committee, in the Mil-lionaire’s Club. Corpus Christi Friends

It’s an exclusive powerhouse made up of very few Friends of NRA committees, but it doesn’t technically exist. Instead, the Millionaire’s Club is only a matter of detail, a nod to those committees who through time and hard work have surpassed the million

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of NRA is a fierce committee used to being in contention for the top spot. “It has been a great privilege for me to have worked with this committee for

the past eight years,” said Gayle Carter-Cook, the NRA Field Representative for South Texas. “It is due to the hard work and belief of the committee members, and I know they will strive to hit their next million in the near future.” Friends overall success couldn’t be accomplished by the Millionaire’s Club alone though— it’s a large feat that wouldn’t be feasible without the help

and hard work of every Friends of NRA committee across the nation. With Friends of NRA hitting $18 million in 2009, and hoping to surpass those

numbers this year, the number of com-mittees climbing the club ranks keeps growing. Without a doubt, every committee has the potential to be in the Million-aire’s Club in the future. Achieving it goes hand-in-hand with a passion that goes beyond the mere elements of fund-raising but extends to a passion for making a difference in the shooting

world. Big or small, every committee holds the true meaning for fund-raising close to their hearts- the ultimate contribu-

tion to making one of America’s favorite pastimes of shooting sports continue on its path to a long-standing tradition well into the future.

To find an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet in your area or to attend one of the Millionaire’s Club banquets, log-on to www.friendsofnra.org/events. We hope to see you soon!

“Our goal is to raise as much money for The NRA Foundation— we’re not done yet and we are looking forward to raising our second million.”

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Out with the old and in with the new, as the saying goes, and following in the same

tradition, Friends of NRA introduced its field representatives to its 2010 prod-ucts at the annual Merchandise Preview Meeting. NRA field representatives came to NRA Headquarters in Fairfax, Va. to discuss how previous years’ mer-chandise fared in banquets and to view new merchandise that will be raffled or auctioned off next year to raise money for The NRA Foundation. The meeting, which occurs the first

week of December every year, is the only place where field reps can sit down and talk with invited vendors and col-leagues about the best way to market the new merchandise and increase revenue for their events. Field reps ex-hibit a renewed energy and excitement as they share ideas for a new standard merchandise item, High Caliber Club firearm, or vendor direct product. “I think [the Merchandise Preview Meet-ing] is great,” said Kim Rappleye, NRA Field Rep for Utah, Eastern Nevada, and Southern Idaho. “One of the keys

in selling products is letting us touch and feel it. I can go back to my com-mittees and tell them what I think will work or won’t work. I think this is an invaluable experience.” Although the meeting is a celebration of new products, much of the merchan-dise is inspired by old ideas and items that have a history of working well at banquets. Items are also often inspired by banquet attendees and their feed-back. “I’m happy to see the fire-pit back and the grandfather clock is intrigu-ing, but the Para .45 ACP in the High

Caliber Club series is my favorite,” said Clay Pederson, NRA Field Rep for North and South Dakota. “I have a lot of Marines at my banquets that will be fighting over the Iwo Jima sculpture,” added Jim Kilgore, NRA Field Rep for West Virginia and Western Virginia. “This might be the best package yet. My committee people will be thrilled with it!” Vendor presence and support is an important aspect of the meeting as well. Blue Ridge Knives sponsored the event

The meeting is the only place where field reps can sit down and talk with vendors and colleagues about the best way to market the new merchandise and increase revenue for their events.

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National Manager of Events and Marketing, John DaSilva, presents the 2010 Friends of NRA Standard Merchandsie Package to NRA Field Representatives.

In only its second year, the High Caliber Club (HCC) firearms series has brought Friends of NRA banquets to a new level of fund-raising. It’s no surprise the program is a success given the intricate custom engraving by Baron Technology and 24K gold plate with the NRA monogram and HCC logo on each firearm. The charming details attract some of the most affluent buyers and help generate a higher net income for a banquet lucky enough to display such elegant firearms.

2010 High Caliber Club Series:

To find out which banquets are HCC events, visit the Friends of NRA website at www.friendsofnra.org/events. The HCC logo next to the committee name designates that the banquet will have a HCC firearm. Call or email the contact person listed to find out which level HCC firearm will be auctioned or raffled off!

along with co-sponsor Mill Pond Press. “We think it’s important to sponsor [the Merchandise Preview Meeting],” said Alex Martin, President of Sales at Blue Ridge Knives. “We’ve had a really good relationship with NRA and we do what we can to help keep guns alive in America.” Linda Schaner, Mill Pond Press President said, “We really appreciate the business we get through Friends of NRA,

this is one thing I can do to show my appreciation.” Other companies attended the meeting and are also some of Friends of NRA’s strongest supporters, including Americap, Big Sky Carvers, Boyt Har-ness, Custom Art Concepts, Doren-dorf ’s, Good Directions, Montana Silversmith, North American Gear, Outdoor Marketing Group, Sitka Gear, Visionary Marketing, Wild Wings, and

Wilderness Mint. “Our vendors, like our volunteers, make this program work,” said Justin Cross, Merchandise Manager. “Their relentless support contributes to the advancement and betterment of Friends of NRA.”

Bid on Friends of NRA merchandise at an upcoming banquet. Visit www.friendsof-nra.org/events to find a banquet near you!

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Third Level - $75K - $100K:Sturm Ruger No. 1-S

Fourth Level - $100K+:Shiloh Sharps .45-70

Second Level - $50K - $75K:Beretta Renegade

2010 Friends of NRA Gun of the Year - Kimber 84M Classic Select Grade .308 WIN


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The inspiration for the program was simple, how can we make The NRA Foundation grant system more cost-effective and provide a stronger program

for all involved? Over the last five to six years, the Friends of NRA program and the resulting NRA Foundation grants system has grown tremendously. The NRA Foundation now fulfills over 3,000 grants per year to all 50 states. In response to this , The NRA Foundation moved to a new online grant application process which decreased the costs and time in-volved in accepting, reviewing, and processing the substantial amount of grant applications.

As this new feature became available, the idea of product fulfillment grew to be included in the grant program update. The NRA Foundation discovered that at least 65% of all funds granted were for shooting related products and ac-cessories. With this knowledge and new abilities, The NRA Foundation built an online grant product program that provides higher quality product at less costs directly to the grant recipient. As the program grows, The NRA Foundation will be able to develop stronger pricing and efficiency as well as added industry support for the program and the hundreds of clubs and organizations supported by these grant funds.

The hard part was implementing the program. The process took cooperation from vendors, many of which jumped at the chance to help provide for the program. It took extensive research into past products bought with grants and manag-ing that data to create a comprehensive inventory for grant recipients to choose from. It took input from grant recipients, individuals who had been through the grant process before and could explain the ins-and-outs of what they needed, how to make it more user-friendly, and test for any glitches that come up during the program’s dry-run.

Last, it took a team of computer programmers to implement the system. And when the program is up and running in full-swing, it will all pay off, literally.

"Grant recipients will now have access to great equipment for a great price across the country,” said Kevin Nishiyama,

Special Projects Administrator for Field Operations who coordinates the new program. “Many of the items are created solely for the NRA and the grant program, and have the Friends of NRA Foundation logo imprinted on them. Which in turn allows users to discover the true origin of the products and support they are experiencing."

Now, when groups or individuals receive a grant through The NRA Foundation, they’ll also have the chance to go shopping for the products they need at a store a little closer to home. They’ll be shopping online at The NRA Foundation’s very own grant product fulfillment website where grant money is automatically credited to their account and items are just a point and click away. In additions, the shooting sports indus-try has extended strong pricing and support exclusively for NRA Foundation grant recipients through this program.

"This program will extend the capabilities of every grant dol-lar. Allowing for the grant dollars raised to affect more people than ever before. The products obtained are also among the best in the shooting industry which enhances the experience had by all,” Nishiyama said.

Only weeks into running the program, the feedback has been constructive and overwhelmingly positive. "We’ve always been optimistic about the benefits this new program will have on the grant process, and open to suggestions and criticism to make the program its very best. Most of the people receiving grants are responding to this program very positively,” said Nishiyama. “The realization of the potential for better products at better prices has people very upbeat about the change. They are also very pleased with how easy the store was to shop and how the goods they order will be delivered straight to their door. Overall, we are very excited about this Friends of NRA-conceptualized idea and seeing it from beginning to end has been a rewarding experience that has spawned other ideas for the program in the future.”

Apply for an NRA Foundation Grant in your state today! Find your state NRA field representative to contact by visiting www.friendsofnra.org/events or visit www.nrafoundation.org/grants.

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developed to streamline The NRA Foundation grantand provide higher quality product to grant recipients. It’sand it’s changing the way we think of grants today.


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Friends oF nrA is pleased to announce MidwayUSA as the 2010 Friends of NRA National Corporate Sponsor. It’s a relationship long in the making, but the National Corporate Sponsor program is the first of its kind for the Friends of NRA program. The sponsorship was created to recognize companies like MidwayUSA nationally on the grassroots level. Work-ing with staff, volunteers, and other industries to create an exciting sponsor-ship opportunity, Friends of NRA offers a plethora of enticing advantages with the program, including recognition at local and national events, on Friends of

NRA support materials, and throughout the Friends of NRA website. To jump start the national sponsor-ship program, it was only fitting that MidwayUSA, an American wholesaler of countless hunting and firearm-related products, sign on to be Friends of NRA’s first National Corporate Sponsor. Mid-wayUSA, with CEO Larry Potterfield,

played an integral role in developing the Friends of NRA program when it first launched back in 1992. Working with a great local team of volunteers and help from the NRA field staff, MidwayUSA held the first-ever Friends of NRA ban-quet in Columbia, Mo. in October of 1992. MidwayUSA has maintained those strong ties with the Friends of NRA program, working hand-in-hand to help raise money for The NRA Foundation. The recent national sponsorship of the

Friends of NRA program is one more step in that same direction. “Since the beginning of the program, the shooting and hunting industry has been a key source of financial support in achieving fundraising goals,” said John da Silva, the National Manager of Volunteer Fund-Raising for Friends of NRA. “Both Larry and Brenda Potter-

field, along with their business, MidwayUSA, understood the significance of our mission and have generously contributed financial support at the local and national level for the Friends of NRA program. “This new corporate sponsor-ship commitment has estab-

lished a standard [for the program]. We are very grateful for this $50,000 annual contribution and look forward to Midway and other corporations’ financial support of the Friends of NRA program and The NRA Foundation,” said da Silva. “Everyone knows that Friends has been a tremendous financial success for NRA and the shooting sports pro-grams in the states,” said Potterfield. “But often overlooked is the grassroots networking value it brings to NRA members and the NRA organization. At every event you get to see and talk with ‘Friends of NRA’.” From the beginning days of Friends of NRA to today, MidwayUSA has and will always be an important part of the Friends of NRA family. A special thanks to MidwayUSA from Friends of NRA for its extraordinary commitment to the program.

For information on how your company can get involved with the Friends of NRA National Corporate Sponsorship program contact John DaSilva at (703) 267-1356 or by email at [email protected].

“We are very grateful for this contribution and look forward to Midway and other corporations financial support of the Friends of NRA program and The NRA Foundation.”

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National NRA Foundation Banquet • Thursday, May 13th at 5:00pm • Charlotte Convention Center

Sportsmen’s Auction • Friday, May 14th at 9:00am • Charlotte Convention Center

In May of thIs year, thousands of nra MeMbers will gather in the racing capital of America to show their support of the Second Amendment at the 2010 NRA Annual Meetings. At the NRA Foundation’s Auctions, attendees can bid on many unique items while raising funds that directly impact those involved in the shoot-ing sports, helping keep them alive and well for future generations. These action-packed auction events raised over $215,000 last year and will get the Annual Meetings in Charlotte off to a roaring start. Continue on to view custom firearms, outdoor gear, and once-in-a-lifetime hunts you can’t find anywhere else. You can view these items and more by visiting our Auction Catalog online at www.friendsofnra.org/annualmeeting.

The NRA is expecting its biggest crowd ever in Charlotte so race ahead of the pack! To get your hands on tick-ets to these two exciting events, call Event Services Coordinator, Sarah Young, at (703) 267-1417.

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SAvAge 17hmrSavage Arms www.savagearms.comBolt action 17HMR rimfire rifle with royal jacaranda laminated evolution stock and stainless 21” spiral fluted heavy barrel. The accutrigger is ad-justable from 3.5-5 lbs.

“public defender” JudgeTaurus International www.taurususa.comCapable of chambering both .410 2-1/2” shotshell and .45 Colt Ammuni-tion, this handgun is fully custom-ized with fixed rear sights, fiber optic front sights and Taurus Ribber Grips®.

bpi AccurA 209 mAgnum .50 cAl BPI Guns www.bpiguns.comThe next generation of CVA break-actions. Equipped with a premium, custom quality Bergara Barrel, 27” in length, this particular firearm uses black powder, and includes all-metal DuraSight® fiber optic sights and a QuakeTM CLAW® Contour Sling.

conSole vAult for ford f250 Superduty & chevrolet SilverAdo/SuburbAn/tAhoeTactical Vehicle Outfitters www.tacticalvehicleoutfitters.com Designed to fit most trucks and SUV’s, the auto vault fits in your center console and uses the existing fac-tory bolts for installation. The console vault installs in minutes and provides maximum security for valuables.

cuStom nrA 1950 chevrolet truckHot Rods by Huber www.hotrodsbyhuber.comChevy Pickup Trucks are known for their “like a rock” durability, solid manufacturing and high performance. It was the 1950 Chevy pickup, with its classic design and well rounded body which led the way to the ad-vanced design era for pickup trucks. It remains one of the most respected American-made pickup trucks today, and now, one has been fully restored and upgraded exclusively for NRA Annual Meetings. Recent updates include the truck shaved, smoothed, and lowered with disc breaks and a LS1 Corvette/Camaro

Custom NRA 1950 Chevrolet Truck

engine installed. The truck will have a deep black basecoat with clear coat paint, a custom interior and exhaust with modern handling.

2010 vermont heritAge SerieS muzzleloAderMillennium Desing MuzzleLoaders www.mdm-muzzleloaders.comThis 2010 Vermont Heritage Series MDM Buckwacka Muzzleloader L.E., includes the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Logo and collector’s number. The .45 Cal muzzleloader has a blued 26-inch barrel and the stock has detailed moose tracks on both the pistol grip and forearm.

nrA Antique pedAl cArCatoctin Mountain ExcavatingModern Auto BodyThe late 1950’s, early 60’s Murray An-tique Fire Engine has been restored, refurbished and transformed from a Jr. Fire Marshals Engine to a Jr. 2nd Amendment Patriot Mobile. It Fea-tures the NRA logo on the hood while sporting a Daisy Red Ryder on one side and a Cricket .22 on the other in custom gun racks. Also features a fully stocked ammo box in the rear with eye and ear protection. The oak ammo box is embellished with the NRA logo.

nrA lAw enforcement50th AnniverSAry revolver prototypeSpecial Model 10 Smith & Wesson service revolver and matching com-memorative badge. Chambered in .38 SW Special +P caliber with a 6 round capacity. Sequentially numbered and inscribed with 24K Gold. The badge was made by Smith & Warren, a long time provider of police badges and includes the NRA Law Enforcement Division Logo with the anniversary dates of 1960-2010. The hammer and trigger have been hand jeweled.

tr20-2 Accupoint® 3-9x40 rifleScopeTrijicon www.trijicon.comThe TR20-2 AccuPoint® Scope with mil-dot crosshair/amber dot operates battery free –eliminating the potential for failure during critical moments in the field. This scope is equipped with loads of special features that make it a high-quality choice.

olympic trophy “SpAce gun”High Standard www.highstandard.comThis “Space Gun” is an updated ver-sion of one of the most famous target pistols ever made, famous for use in winning the United States an Olympic Gold medal in target shooting in the 1960 Olympics in Rome. The “Space Gun” resembles something from the space age with its long, skinny barrel,

high strength 17-4 stainless steel frame with Teflon coating, blue

finish, and optional weights. The “Space Gun”

Muzzle Break is included.

3-night mAine getAwAy for 2Historic Pittston Farm www.pittstonfarm.comSpend an exciting getaway nestled in the North Maine woods where the South and North branches of the Penobscot River come together at the beautiful Seboomook Lake. There is much to do and see including birding, hunting, fishing, watersports, horse-back riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. And when you get home from an adventurous day, you’ll enjoy delicious home-cooked meals. Whether it’s a romantic getaway or a family adventure, you are sure to enjoy your time at Pittston Farm. airfare not included.

4-dAy ArgentinA dove huntSanta Rosa Outfitters www.santarosaoutfitters.comOne hunter will travel to Santa Rosa, Argentina to enjoy the excitement of four days, six hunts, in the home of “Argentina’s finest wing shooting.” La Campinia Lodge will cater to your needs with a translator, full meals with local wines, field refreshments, bird boys, and wi-fi connection. This once-in-a-lifetime trip is available until Au-gust 31, 2011. airfare not included.

m4 opS .22lrUmarex USA www.umarexusa.comEngineered from the ground up as a dedicated .22 rimfire, this AR style Colt features a 16.2-inch barrel, col-lapsible stock, flat-top receiver with detachable carry handle, CAR hand-guards, flash hider, A2 pistol grip, and 30-round magazine.

ruger 77 hAwkeye .375 Mag-Na-Port www.magnaport.comMag-Na-Port custom work done to a Ruger 77 Hawkeye .375. Custom

work includes velvet hone finish, mag-na-brake installation,

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mer, bolt, receiver and bottom of front sight base, pinstriping mirror polished bands on bottom of floorplate, barrel, and Mag-Na-Brake, “2010 Friends of NRA” and Mag-Na-Port logo etched onto barrel.

5-dAy AfricAn plAinS gAme hunt Witklip Safaris www.witklipsafaris.co.za5-day plains game hunt Travel to the northern peak of South Africa for your next, or your first, hunting adventure. Witklip Safaris friendly personnel will make you and your non-hunting guest feel right at home as you enjoy five action-packed days hunting for a black wildebeest, a blesbuck, and a springbuck. Room and board, laundry service, government license fees, and field preparation of trophies are all included. airfare not included.

3-dAy hog hunt in floridAHog Heaven Ranch www.hogheavenpreserve.com 3-day hog hunt, includes trophy fees.Whether you’re an avid hunter, novice hunter, or a family wanting to introduce your children to the excite-ment of hunting safely, Hog Heaven Preserve is the place for you! The sprawling retreat is located in Muse, Florida, and stocked with the areas finest meat and trophy hogs. Each of the two hunters will be able to take one trophy hog and one meat hog with trophy and field prep included. NRA’s own, Kane Robinson and An-drea Cerwinske recently enjoyed a trip to Hog Heaven. airfare not included.

cuStom remington 798 with diSplAy cASe And AcceSSorieSRemington ArmsConnecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co.Evans ComptonHugh MillsFour donors are teaming up to donate this one-of-a-kind Remington 798 and custom case. The high-grade custom stock designed by Evans Compton is specifically created for the 798, donated by Remington, and will be presented and stored in Hugh Mills’ artfully crafted wood case designed to include the accessories and tool kit donated by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company.

cuStom ShotgunShell SAfeBartel ArmoryInspired by his collection of shotgun shell humidors, David Bartel is creat-ing a one-of-a-kind safe for the 2010 NRA Annual Meetings in Charlotte, NC. The round safe is shaped and finished like a shotgun shell with a brass base and yellow top embel-lished with the NRA Seal. It features a unique rotating door that opens to re-veal your gun collection and the 2010 Charlotte logo, making it a completely unique safe.

centenniAl edition™ .45 AcpKimber www.kimberamerica.comIn celebration of the 100th birthday of the 1911 pistol, the Kimber® Custom Shop™ has created the Centennial Edition™ .45 ACP. The finest limited edition pistol ever made by Kim-ber, and only 250 will be produced. Special Centennial Edition features include an elegant finish by Turnbull Restoration that includes color case hardened frame, along with charcoal blued slide and barrel. Trigger and pins wear a striking nitre blue and the pistol features solid ivory grips, an engraved slide, special serial number and comes in a wood and leather pre-sentation case with brass plate and maker’s label.

“militAry Service” edition Henry Repeating Arms Company www.henryrepeating.comThis commemorative Henry Golden Boy is expertly crafted to honor those that have served and are serving to protect our freedom. It will be encased in the wall mount made specifically for this Golden Boy.

1911 .45Acp Taurus www.taurususa.comTaurus researched the finest grips in the world and settled on the “Europe-an Stipple” pattern and the “American Checkering” pattern as the best in all

situations. They com-bined these handsome and distinctive grips with their .45 ACP 1911 for an unbeatable gun. This is a great piece for a collector as it was for limited release.

10-dAy South AfricAn hunt And 7-dAy new zeAlAnd StAg And tAhr hunt Global Sporting Safaris www.gssafaris.comGlobal Sporting Safaris provides these amazing hunts to The NRA Founda-tion as a special 100% donation. The African hunt includes ten full hunting days in South Africa for 4 hunters, and the New Zealand hunt includes seven full hunting days for three hunt-ers in South Island, New Zealand with Rivers South Safaris. Both include all accommodations, meals and bever-ages, laundry, and transportation. airfare not included, but discount airfare available.

Second Amendment commemorAtive model 44 weSSon Ann KabanekA stunning collector’s piece that’s never been fired! Commemorating the Second Amendment, this gold-plated 44 Magnum produced by Wesson Firearms boasts full-coverage engraving and is profusely vine-scroll engraved. The left side of the barrel reads, “the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed,” and there is a red USA medallion embedded in the shiny wood grips. This family heirloom will hopefully be treasured for many years to come.

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When Was the start of your career as a nra field rep and What dreW you to the job?I started as a field rep in April 2002 but it was my work on the committee for the first ever North Carolina Friends of NRA banquet that got me started. I later served as chairman and co-chairman and when the state split into Eastern and Western halves, I became an NRA field representative. I cover North Carolina west of and including Rockingham, Guilford, Randolph, Montgomery and Richmond Counties.

the 2010 nra annual Meetings are coMing to char-lotte, n.c.! What special preparations are you Making for the event?There is a lot of work that takes place behind the scenes, ev-erything from finding volunteers to amassing good donations for the National NRA Foundation Banquet and Sportsmen’s Brunch/Auction. I’ve been coordinating with Eastern North Carolina Field Rep David Wells on a custom Remington rifle donation, stocked by Evans Compton with a matching custom case. We also have two safari donations lined up for the live auction.

As field rep, I’ve had to make sure all my Friends of NRA events occur around the Annual Meetings, which all my com-mittees have been able to accommodate. It allows all of us to

prepare and concentrate our efforts on each banquet as well as the Annual Meetings.

do you think such strong nra presence froM the an-nual Meetings Will have a positive iMpact on the Friends oF nrA prograM in north carolina?Definitely, my committees are really looking forward to the Annual Meetings! It will increase public awareness and I think it will carry over in local Friends events this year and years to come. We hope we can generate more interest and recruit more volunteers for banquets in their respective com-munities. We also plan to talk with people about our North Carolina Y.E.S. program.

is there anything else about your experience you’d like to share? I take pride in knowing that I am a part of an organization that is taking an active role in promoting the shooting sports and protecting the rights of American citizens. I am always amazed when I attend programs like our North Carolina State Youth Education Summit and see the positive influence we are having on today’s youth. Our Friends of NRA program takes the NRA directly to the local community and empow-ers firearm owners and enthusiasts to make a difference both in their community and nationally.

For more Field Rep profiles visit NRAblog.com

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Throughout the years, the State Fund Committee (SFC) for Tennessee Friends of NRA has taken pride in their dedication to youth shooting sports. In fact, over 93 percent of Friends of NRA funds are allocated to youth training, safety, and teams. It’s stories like the Shelby County 4-H Air Rifle Team that encourage Ten-nessee’s SFC to continuously fund such programs year after year. At an organizational meeting in the fall of 2007, interested youth and their parents voted to pursue an Air Rifle program. Their decision led them to affiliate with the 4-H TargetSMART program, a national shooting sports program that has been in existence since 1980 and provides 4-H youth an introduction to and participation in the shooting sports. But finding funding for the Shelby County 4-H group was an issue, so they sought out aid from the Tennes-see Friends of NRA SFC. In 2008, their wish to purchase six Daisy Avanti 887 Air Rifles and a supply of targets and pellets was granted. The grant offered a insurmountable jump-start to the Shelby County program and allowed six students to finish the nine-week program of shooting lessons. The success of the program spread quickly and in the late fall of 2008, a second class was started to accom-modate the growing interest in the program. Four students finished classes in Spring of 2009, just in time to take advantage of the SFC’s 2009 grant, which the team used to purchase spot-ting scopes and offhand stands. The grant helped propel the team to the Tennessee 4-H State Shoot on April 25, 2009 in Columbia, Tenn. It was a Cinderella story from there for the

Shelby County team. Team members took their stance on the shooting line to enjoy what would turn out to be a suc-cessful morning for the rookie team. In the Senior Division, grades 9-12, Ethan Blackstone placed first in the state. Jamie Arnett placed third, and Kaitlin McDonald placed fourth. In the Junior Division, grades 5-8, Samantha Young placed first in the state. “What makes this such a Cinderella story is that this was either the first or second match in which each of the shooters had ever participated,” said David Waltrip, the Shelby County 4-H Team Coach and former Memphis Friends of NRA Chairman. From there, Blackstone, Arnett, and McDonald went on to represent Ten-nessee in the Air Rifle competition at the 4-H National Invitationals held in

Grand Island, Neb. in June. In the Summer of 2009, the next Air Rifle class was launched with eight stu-dents. By now word had spread in the community about this new program, and interest was high among a number of younger shooters. These shooters were too small for air rifles, so some of the proceeds of the 2009 grant were ap-proved by The NRA Foundation to be redirected to the purchase of BB Guns. And, the new BB Gun program was launched with fifteen students. In De-cember of 2009, two students finished the Air Rifle program, and ten students finished the BB Gun program. As this article goes to press, both groups are

practicing for their competition in the 2010 Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports State Shoot. The success of the program has experienced the snowball effect, gaining momentum and interest every year. Because of the hard work of the volun-teer coaches, dedicated support of the parents, and funds provided through Friends of NRA, the Shelby County 4-H team has been able to grow their pro-gram and expand their shooting sports team in ways they never could before. “An interesting fact about the Shelby County 4-H Shooting Sports program is that over half the participants are home schooled,” said Waltrip. “This 4-H marksmanship program offers an excellent athletic opportunity to the shooters in terms of learning responsi-bility and discipline.”

“Our experience in Shelby County shows what can be accomplished with a partnership between Friends of NRA, the local 4-H program, interested adult volunteer leaders/coaches, supportive parents, and young people eager to learn marksmanship,” said Waltrip. “And when you go to your next Friends of NRA banquet, please know there are 4-H shooters in your state who are very grateful for the opportunity to learn marksmanship and compete.”

Apply for an NRA Foundation Grant in Tennessee! Contact Mike Webb at (901) 382-4789 or visit www.nrafoundation.org/grants.

Visit www.friendsofnra.org/TN

“What makes this such a Cinderella story is that this was either the first or second match in which each of the shooters had ever participated.”

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writing. She takes charge of setting up the banquet; he takes charge of taking it down. When he needs a hand, she’s there to help. When she’s got an idea, he jumps on board. They’re a dream team for Friends of NRA committees, but we’re not refer-ring to just two people, we’re talking about married couples throughout the

entire program devoting their time to Friends of NRA events across the nation. These household teams are a com-mon occurrence in the family-friendly Friends of NRA program. Couples’ years of experience working together, and dedication to making sure there really is something for everyone at a Friends of NRA event, make them a great fit for the program. Since many married couples often have the team-mentality down, they’re prime candidates to run a Friends of NRA committee. And that’s because they know how to get things done. They already know who is better at what and how to read each other’s needs. But the real blessing couples of-fer to the Friends of NRA program, says Southern Regional Director Al Hammond, is they help keep events a

family-affair, which ends up benefiting the program as a whole. “We have had couples serve on Friends of NRA committees since incep-tion and they bring the true spirit of The NRA Foundation and the meaning of our NRA family to the program,” said Hammond. “They’re another example of who and what the NRA organization represents and how we strive to succeed in promoting freedom and the Second Amendment through

the shooting sports programs.” Committee couples are prevalent in Friends of NRA’s southern region, and with the overwhelming success Ham-mond has seen in husband and wife teams, he’s always encouraging com-mittees in his southern region to make their events a family matter. Five couples who have shown this type of success in particular come to mind, including the Barleys, the Stoud-emiers, the Williamsons, the Dills, and the Donaldsons shown on the right. Each couple has a unique way they work together to get things done, and through the ups and downs that inevita-bly come with planning any event, they’re still standing in the end. For the Barleys, getting things done is just easier at times simply because it’s convenient being so close to one an-

other on a daily basis. The Stoudemiers’ close-knit family makes the planning and process a more thorough one. And the Williamsons like knowing they have someone on their team who knows them inside and out. When the Dills are on the scene, their socializing skills shine and both being such extroverts has helped them reach out and connect with committee members, attendees, and vendors alike. And as for the Don-aldsons, knowing someone always has

your back makes the planning process a lot easier. “I personally know these Friends of NRA families and they are at the heart of their local committee’s success and all are equally involved in NRA statewide activities through State Fund grant processes and many youth shooting sports activities,” said Hammond. “We are blessed as an organization to have such numerous fine people as these five families who represent many families all across the country serving on local committees in providing a local face to the National Rifle Association.”

To find out how you can volunteer or attend your local Friends of NRA event, find and contact your state NRA field representative by visiting www.friendsof-nra.org/events.

“I personally know these Friends of NRA families and they are at the heart of their local committee’s success”


Husband and Wife Teams of Volunteers help support Friends of NRA

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In history, there are men known for their enthusiasm, reliability, and strength. There are individuals

known for their good judgment and vision for the future. It was common, sometimes even in the middle of battle, for officers to make decisions through consultation with such men, as opposed to giving orders to be followed without question. They were the first armed militia to arrive and await a battle— they were known as Minute Men. In the same tradition, Arkan-sas Friends of NRA awards their outstanding committee mem-bers who possess the qualities of a modern-day Minute Man. Those individuals and Friends of NRA committees fighting a different battle, with a different kind of enemy. While others watch those who would take away our Second Amendment rights and do nothing, there are others actively fighting an enemy called apathy. And to those individuals, the Arkansas Friends of NRA recognizes them with Minute Men Awards at the annual State Fund Committee (SFC) meeting. This year, Arkansas leaders and volunteers gathered in Conway, Ark. to celebrate a second record-setting year that resulted in more money raised in support of Second Amendment rights than ever before in the state. Due to the enthusiasm, drive, dedication, and pas-sion for freedom by many of Arkansas’ great volunteers, over $100k was avail-

able for grants to youth shooting sports and education this year. To commemorate a great year, Sandy Elkin, the Director of Grant Manage-ment and Analysis, highlighted the event, presenting the prestigious Min-ute Men awards to recipients. The bronze level award winners in-cluded the Central Arkansas, Indepen-dence, and Piney Woods Friends of NRA

committees. Silver level was given to the Ouachita County and Franklin County Friends of NRA. While the Gold went to the Capital City, Bentonville, Little Red River, Old Fort, Arkansas Valley, and Toad Suck Friends of NRA committees. Special recognition was also given to the Capital City Friends of NRA (gold level) for holding the largest net pro-ceeds event in Arkansas history, while also achieving High Caliber Club event status for the second year in a row and taking the top spot for highest net to

gross percentage as well. Little Red River Friends of NRA (gold level) received the Special Achievement award for 2009, Possum Holler Friends of NRA gained the title of Best New Event, South West Arkansas Friends of NRA were acknowledged for High-est Attendance, and Old Fort Friends of NRA (gold level) for reaching High Caliber Club status for the first time.

The celebration continued with the 2010 Arkansas’ Friends of NRA State Banquet, the first Friends of NRA banquet of the year for the state. The first look at the new Standard Merchandise Package triggered fund-raising throughout the event. The ban-quet also included one of the premier American Outlaw Series Bonnie & Clyde prints and headlining the live auction was the 2010 Kimber 84M Classic Select Grade .308 WIN Gun of the Year and the exceptional “Iwo Jima” sculpture by Rick Terry. “Our state banquet will raise

nearly ten thousand dollars this year, over double last year,” said Arkansas Field Representative, Mike Nevins. “The enthusiasm at this convention was both palpable and infectious. What an outstanding way to kick off the new year!”

Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet in Arkansas! Contact NRA Field Representative Mike Nevins at (479) 754-4271 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

Visit www.friendsofnra.org/AR

NRA Foundation Grants Director Sandy Elkin (left) is pictured with Arkansas Friends of NRA Volunteers

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Florida Friends of NRA banquet. Their first banquet, held in 2007, quickly drew attention when it raised

over an impressive $20k. When only two years later they were number one in the state, it got some people wondering what the secret was behind their sudden success. According to NRA Field Representa-tive for Northern Florida, Trip Lancast-er, the ultimate success boils down to two words, one person- Greg Williams. “The man is amazing,” said Lancaster. “He is just a fund-raising machine, I don’t know how he does it. I won’t even

see him again until we set-up for the event— he doesn’t need me there, I would just get in the way.” Owning his own gun shop doesn’t hurt either. Operating out of his store, Williams Gun Pawn, has allowed Wil-liams to hit his target audience and con-nect with those individuals who would benefit most from attending a Friends of NRA event. But it takes more than knowing the right people, as nothing can replace Williams contagious passion for fund-raising for the shooting sports. “I’m on the phone back and forth every day promoting this banquet,” said Williams. “I am very proud of our banquet and thankful for all the people who help me when it comes time for the banquet. It takes a lot of hard work. It takes my family, my friends, and my sponsors to make this happen- without

them I just couldn’t do it. They get out there and work and I’m happy they did.” Sponsors caught Williams’ spirit as well, with Williams and the commit-tee selling an unheard of 84 national sponsorship packages last year alone. In fact, selling so many sponsorships leaves little room for selling individual dinner tickets- as their sponsorship packages include tickets with their purchase. One such sponsor is Jamie Chestnut,

the auctioneer for the event, and his wife, Jennifer. “They always work the event really hard and never charge me a dime,” said Williams. “The Shriner’s also donate me their facility, and that takes a big load off of having to find and pay for a place to hold the ban-quet.” On top of which, Williams hosted a large Gun of the Year Raffle, with 2,000 entries at $2 a ticket, that sold out be-fore the banquet even began. Not a bad start for a banquet that would go on to raise over $35,000 with an average of $180 net per banquet attendee.

“He knows the people to see and he knows how to get them involved,” said Lancaster. And with a contagious spirit, an army of friends and family behind him, Williams continues to lead his committee toward another successful year, personally doing a $7,500 spon-sorship.

“I just kept thinking, ‘boy, if I make ten or fifteen thousand then I will have really done something,’ and it has just really grown from the beginning,” said Williams. “With times like they are, I have been very fortunate and I haven’t gotten no for an answer. Everyone just jumps right in there to help— all of my bunch gives 150% and that’s what makes the difference.”

Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet in Florida! Contact NRA Field Representative Trip Lancaster at (904) 388-9782 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

Visit www.friendsofnra.org/FL

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At the time, Stout had never heard of Friends of NRA, but soon enough he would not only hear of the pro-gram, he would receive grant money to jump start his program and become a committee member for his local event in Greeley, Colo. “The first banquet I went to I had a blast. It just hooked me!” Stout said. A few years later, the Colo-rado Youth Trapshooters Tour found success thanks to The NRA Foundation grants re-ceived. The program gives young people, ranging in ages from elementary school to college, the chance to shoot competitively for scholarship money. It brings students from shooting clubs, such as 4-H and the Scholarship Clay Target program, together with students who are less experienced. The tour is often the only opportunity to shoot many of these youth will get. Stout modeled the program from an unlikely source: bowling. “I took 20 years off from the shooting sports to raise kids when my youngest son got me back into it,” Stout said. “My kids have also been bowling for 10 years and it just hit me that I can model a youth shooting program after bowling.” With a handicap system similar to

bowling, even inexperienced shoot-ers can compete against experienced ones and have a shot at a trophy and a scholarship. Stout says that as long as a student has firearms safety training, he or she is eligible to compete in the tour.

Since its inception in 2007, the Colorado Youth Trapshooters Tour has touched the lives of over 65 students and has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships. The NRA Foundation grants pay for all the expenses of the program, which allows a portion of ev-ery student’s entry fee, as well as private donations, to be saved for scholarship money. The tour has seven shoots a year

starting in October and ending in April. Each shoot has five divisions includ-ing Collegiate, Varsity, Junior Varsity, Intermediate, and Rookie. In every divi-sion there are three winners who receive either a belt buckle or a medallion and

scholarship prizes varying from $45 to over $100 depending on how many students sign up for a shoot. The last shoot of the year, the “Tournament of Champions”, gives scholarship money as high as $1,000 to first place winners. Currently the program is located in northern Colorado, but Stout hopes the tour can expand to the entire state to give more students the oppor-tunity for scholarships. “I envi-sion a statewide program that brings students from different regions of the state together to

compete against each other,” Stout said. There’s no doubt that with Friends of NRA’s help, Stout’s vision can turn into reality. For more information about the Colo-rado Youth Trapshooters Tour visit the program’s website at www.cyttour.org. Apply for a grant in the state of Colorado; contact Marc Steinke at (719) 322-4072 or visit www.nrafoundation.org/grants.

Visit www.friendsofnra.org/CO

When Kelly Stout, creator of the Colorado Youth Trapshooters Tour, was looking for sponsors to support his brand new youth shooting program he didn’t know where to start looking until he ran into someone who asked,

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They share the same vision for Alaska’s shooting sports- to continue to thrive and remain an important part of Alaska’s culture. Dr. Robert Allen and the Alaska Urological Institute have a strong relationship with the Alaska Friends of NRA and showed it with their most recent contribu-tion of $10K to the state event held in October. “The Alaska Urological Insti-tute have been a fundamental key to the success of the Alaska Friends of NRA not only by their more than generous donation, but by setting the example for all businesses in Alaska,” Brad Kruger, the Alaska Field Repre-sentative said. Allen moved to Alaska from Fort Lewis, Wash. in 2006 after he retired from the Army. Al-though he had been an NRA Life Member and Endowment Mem-ber for a long time, he decided it was time to stake out his beliefs and become involved on more of a grassroots level. “I went to the first banquet be-fore it went statewide and started out as an individual sponsor,” Allen said. “It evolved from there and I got my corporation involved to support this great organization.” And even though eating and spend-ing money at the event makes Friends of NRA enjoyable for Allen, it’s more

about spending quality time with fellow shooting sports and Second Amend-ment enthusiasts and supporting an organization where “things really get done.” Because of Alaska Urological Insti-tute’s donation, the Alaska State Friends of NRA committee was motivated to seek out more large donations for its

banquet. As was highlighted in last quarter’s Traditions Magazine, the Alaska State event raised nearly $150K, the highest netting banquet in Alaska’s history. Denny Hamann, the Alaska State Friends of NRA Chairman, says that

through the corporation’s sizable dona-tion it shows smaller companies they can provide assistance as well. “I believe it has made other companies and poten-tial sponsors realize that you don't have to be a huge corporation to make a big difference in something you believe in,” Hamann said. “[Dr. Allen] is a huge Second Amendment supporter and has

a keen understanding of how the Friends of NRA keeps our heritage going with all the youth programs we do.” Kruger, Hamann, and the rest of the Alaska Friends of NRA committees would like to say thank you to all of their sponsors and donors for their tremendous amount of support. “I know these are uncertain times and that is exactly why we need your dona-tions so we can make certain that our rights, freedoms, traditions, and heritage are passed down to the next generation!” Kruger said. “All of us who have a love of the shooting sports received that from someone else who took the time to enlighten us. We will never be able to pay them back, but we can pay it forward. I truly feel that we have a duty to pass the torch and we welcome all who share that

idea!”

Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet in Alaska! Contact NRA Field Representative Brad Kruger at (907) 235-9059 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

Visit www.friendsofnra.org/AK

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After planting approximately 400 birds on the expansive fields of Doug Kophamer Farms in late November, 134 junior hunters from over 27 California cities set out to participate in the 15th Annual Taft

Sportsmen’s Club JC Chitwood Memorial Junior Pheasant Hunt.

The hunt was free for juniors sixteen years of age or younger who have a California Junior Hunting License, and was promoted throughout California to remind family and friends about the importance of teaching and practicing good sportsmanship to youth.

“We want to keep the sport of hunting going,” said Sue Brown, who as the Treasurer of Taft Sportsman’s Club helped organize the event with her husband, Tom, the club’s president. “There’s just not enough young people who hunt today. You know, kids are just involved with playing video games, listening to their ipods, or just texting. We wanted to give kids who maybe wouldn’t have the opportunity to hunt otherwise to have a chance to do so through our pro-gram. It’s such a great event for these kids, they all just get so excited and have such a great time and that’s just something that you can never take away from them- they just love it.”

Last year, Taft Sportsmen’s Club received a grant from The NRA Foundation for over $4k to purchase pheasants for the hunt. “Without it we wouldn’t be able to do this event, we just wouldn’t be able to get the kind of funding we would need to make it all happen,” said Brown.

The NRA Foundation gives millions of dollars to youth programs across the nation every year, and Taft Sportsmen’s annual hunt is just one of the many ways grant dollars are making a difference in the lives of youth and communi-ties as a whole. Because youth shooting sports isn’t just one of America’s favorite pastimes, it’s a learning opportunity, a chance to bring together a community, and a way to cultivate today’s youth to become tomorrow’s guardians of the Second Amendment.

“If someone doesn’t keep promoting it, then it will become a dying sport,” said Brown. “And we want to provide every opportunity to make sure that doesn’t happen.”

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This year is one for the record books in the land of Eddie Eagle. Through the dedicated work of law enforcement professionals, educators, civic leaders,

parents, and volunteers, the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program recently surpassed a major milestone of reaching its 23 mil-lionth child with Eddie’s life-saving message. But that’s not all— in 2009 the program also sold and donated a record number of Eddie Eagle mascot costumes to law enforcement agencies across the country. The costumes are an incredible asset to the communities they are placed in and law enforcement personnel agree that having a character such as Eddie Eagle present during safety programs is a great way to hold the attention of a child and help ensure their important message is retained. Started in 1988 by past NRA President Marrion P. Ham-mer, the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program has grown into a na-tionwide program that quickly became the leader in firearm accident prevention training. It’s simple format focuses on an easy to remember message for children— If you see a gun, “Stop! Don’t touch. Leave the area. Tell an adult.” Today, law enforcement and schools from Sacramento, Calif. to Miami, Fla. have chosen to use the Eddie Eagle program to keep their city’s youth safe. In fact, in the past 22 years, over 26,000 educators, law enforcement agencies, and

civic organizations have taught the Eddie Eagle program to children in their communities. "The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program has been a tremen-dous success," said Kayne Robinson, Executive Director of NRA General Operations. "23 million young people have received Eddie's lifesaving message, and the future of the program is bright." The Eddie Eagle mascot costume began selling in 1997 and has since come to be known as an asset to all law enforcement that uses them. So how many costumes does it take to break a record you ask? Well, last year alone, a record number of 26 Eddie Eagle costumes were given out to deserving agen-cies. This year, the program delivered a total of 38 mascot costumes to agencies and NRA representatives across the country! That’s 38 cities, towns, and communities whose residents can feel a bit more secure in the knowledge that children within their communities are going to be taught about firearm accident prevention through the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program. Costumes are often obtained by agencies who apply for grants through The NRA Foundation and Friends of NRA. This year though, the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program award-ed nine additional costumes to qualifying agencies through an in-house sponsored costume contest. Additionally, seven Eddie Eagle costumes were purchased directly by law enforce-ment agencies to use within their communities. The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program would like to rec-ognize The NRA Foundation and Friends of NRA for their unwavering support, efforts, and contributions on behalf of child safety. As Eddie Eagle looks to another year, the program hopes the continued dedication of law enforcement professionals, educators, civic leaders, parents, and volunteers will contribute to surpassing yet another milestone of teach-ing 24 million children the important Eddie Eagle firearm accident prevention program.

Get involved with the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program; visit http://www.nrahq.org/safety/eddie/ or contact Jon Draper at [email protected] or (703) 267-1572.

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ANS: Can you give me some background on your company and how Baron Technology's relationship began with the National Rifle Association and Friends of NRA? DB: Baron Technology is a 28-year-old company whose current business is engraving and finishing guns for the shooting industry. It started out as an etching company that my father, Frank Baron, bought in 1982. Being fresh out of the Marine Corps then, I joined the company in that first year it became Baron Technology Inc.

We first got involved with the NRA as a result of our company’s ongoing engraving work for customers such as Winchester and Weatherby. The Friends of NRA program began to contact them, and this led to us working directly with the Friends’ program to develop engraved products for their banquet programs.

In many ways, the NRA and its programs represent the future of shooting and hunting in the United States. All manufactur-ers, big and small, share the goal of growing the participation in shooting, hunting and the collecting of firearms. It’s more than just a national pastime: it’s a legacy and a passion, and it’s our future. The NRA creates the glue that really holds everyone together. We all have overlapping reasons as to why it is important to see that the program grows and continues throughout the years.

In my many years of working with the volunteers and staff at NRA, I was particularly inspired by Sandy Froman, who I met when we served together on the 4-H Shooting Sports Foundation Board. Sandy completely opened my eyes to an entire realm

Traditions co-editor Amber Niblock-Shorter sat down with David Baron, President of Baron Technology, to learn about their relationship with Friends of NRA.



of needs in the shooting sports world, which eventually generated the biggest returns. Sandy’s passion and leadership in 4-H and NRA provided a great opportunity from which I learned so much. One of the greatest lessons was to see that so many youngsters don’t come from shooting families, but that they still want to learn to shoot and work their way through the various disciplines! Working with the NRA and the Shooting Industry, I got first-hand participation in the magic of creating win-win situations where successful collaborations led to the greatest achievement of all: getting more youngsters passionate about shooting.

ANS: Can you elaborate on some of the more interesting items you have done with Friends of NRA? How has Baron grown throughout the years as a result of its relationship with Friends of NRA? DB: All the items we have done are really cool. It's all about creating value in the products offered by the Friends’ program, and it has to be something that members of the NRA would be proud to own. There was an Imperial Schrade NRA Bowie knife that we created a scene for, which consisted of an image of an eagle’s shoulder on the blade. It was done in copper, silver and gold, and it was one of the most powerful and dynamic pieces that we ever created. It was exciting to see it used in events, and every time I saw it auctioned off at a banquet, it really created a stir and made for a lively auction!

In recent years, on the firearms side of things, we’ve worked on the High Caliber Club guns. This provided us with a great opportunity to do extraordinary work on a small quantity of firearms that are true heirlooms and treasures! Many of these are hand engraved and highly collectible.

ANS: How has Baron grown throughout the years as a result of their relationship with Friends of NRA and vice versa?

DB: Every firearms manufacturer wants to have their firearms used in the Friends of NRA fundraising program. We have been blessed that the NRA has asked many of these selected companies (that were potential new customers to us) to “send their firearms to Baron for engraving!” These collaborations have grown into wonderful long-running business relationships. On the other side, we’ve had the honor of introducing some firearm manufacturers that were unfamiliar with the Friends of NRA program to it. It has been great to see the value and excitement these companies brought to the Friends’ program. ANS: Finally, why is it important to Baron Technologies to maintain strong ties with Friends of NRA in particular? DB: One thing I have always been passionate about is youth shooting programs, and there isn’t any organization that has done more for the growth of youth shooting programs than the NRA. Its support leads directly to the growth and preservation of shooting, the health and stability of industries that support it and the ranges, fields and locations where we all go to shoot. All these things are important to pass on to the next generation, so that we constantly grow. We can do that together by passing the passion on to the next generation.

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individual donorsGifts of $25,000+ J. A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation IdahoMr. and Mrs. Joe Graham VirginiaMr. and Mrs. Shad R. Ketcher MinnesotaMr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Lamb, Jr. MassachusettsLockton Companies MissouriMr. Harold Morgan CaliforniaMr. and Mrs. Larry W. Potterfield MissouriShaw and Betty Walker Foundation MichiganJames H. Woods Foundation Missouri

Gifts of $5,000 - 24,999 Anonymous IowaAnonymous TexasMr. Bryce Wheeler Baker UtahBlackhawk Products Group VirginiaMrs. Genevieve B. Brophy ConnecticutC & S Shaver, Inc. OregonCamp-Younts Foundation VirginiaCDNN Investments, Inc. TexasCheaper Than Dirt TexasMr. and Mrs. Allan D. Cors VirginiaCrimson Trace Corporation OregonDBS International PennsylvaniaDoug Turnbull Restoration, Inc. New YorkMr. and Mrs. John Draper ColoradoGordon A. Cain Foundation TexasThe Shirley W. and William L. Griffin Foundation New YorkMargaret H. and James E. Kelley Foundation, Inc. MinnesotaMr. and Mrs. Don F. Kesler California

Mr. George Kollitides ConnecticutMinnesota Weapons Collectors Association MinnesotaMontana Gold Bullet, Inc. MontanaNatchez Shooters Supply TennesseeNosler, Inc. OregonNumrich Gun Parts Corporation New YorkMr. Harley K. Sefton CaliforniaThe Walter A. and Charlotte Soule Family Foundation ColoradoTilley Family Foundation CaliforniaUmarex USA ArkansasThe Westchester Foundation TexasMr. Elbridge G. Wilkinson, III Arizona

Gifts of $1,000 - $4,999 Animal Care Clinic - Monadnock PLLC New HampshireMr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Asplundh PennsylvaniaAuctionarms.com, Inc. CaliforniaScott L. Bach, Esq. New JerseyBaskerville-Peterson Family Fund of Courage Foundation MinnesotaMr. Ralph W. Bastian, Jr. CaliforniaDr. and Mrs. Don G. Benson, Jr. TexasBergquist Masonry, LLC New HampshireMr. and Mrs. Gary E. Bickel FloridaMr. and Mrs. Brian D. Booth PennsylvaniaMr. and Mrs. Michael H. Burkhart ConnecticutMr. Leo H. Cecil, Sr. New YorkMr. and Mrs. Philip T. Chaplin MassachusettsCody Shooting Complex WyomingCumulus Corporation New Jersey

Dillon Precision Products Corp. ArizonaFrank G. & Gertrude Dunlap Fund MichiganMr. and Mrs. Morris Edelman IndianaMr. Nelson Fleishman New YorkMr. Ronald Foulis PennsylvaniaMrs. Bonita G. Fraim OhioMr. and Mrs. David F. Grohne IllinoisMr. and Mrs. Bruce Noel Hadley New YorkJames & Karen Hayman Family Fund MinnesotaMr. and Mrs. William Henry MichiganMr. Michael F. Hupy WisconsinMr. Michael G. Katsonis NevadaMr. Brian M. Keelty MarylandA.P. Kirby, Jr. Foundation New JerseyMr. Gale C. Knull New YorkMr. Frederick Lowell Maier New YorkMrs. Betty S. Mayes-Petty KansasMr. Perry C. Maynard, Jr. GeorgiaMr. Bert McCollum AlabamaAmy Shelton McNutt Charitable Trust TexasMrs. Linda L. Parrish OklahomaMr. Wilson H. Phillips, Jr. VirginiaJeff D. Reeter, CLU TexasMr. and Mrs. Robert A. Ringdahl VirginiaMr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Rising, Jr. TexasMr. H. Scott Rosenbush and Ms. Cindy Zimmerman New JerseyMr. and Mrs. Louis A. Rupp, II MissouriSayler-Hawkins Foundation MissouriMr. and Mrs. Kim A. Schrotenboer MichiganMr. and Mrs. Dustin L. Schwartz Texas

Mr. K. Dunlop Scott MarylandMr. Mike Stonger MichiganMr. and Mrs. David Swindell, Jr. FloridaMr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Tillotson NebraskaThe Vintagers - Order of Edwardian Gunners MassachusettsMr. and Mrs. James F. Webert VirginiaDonald E. Weihl, Esq. IllinoisThe Clara Weiss Fund OhioWhite County Eddie Eagle TennesseeMr. and Mrs. G. Cabell Williams, III MarylandMr. Armour C. Winslow LouisianaMs. Rose M. Zukas California

Gifts of $250 - $999 Anonymous ArizonaAnonymous CaliforniaAnonymous VirginiaAnonymous VirginiaAffinity4 VirginiaKevin I. Bagatta, Esq. PennsylvaniaDr. Lawrence M. Borland PennsylvaniaBreitman Family Foundation New JerseyMr. Stephen J. Brown MarylandCarneal-Drew Foundation VirginiaMr. and Mrs. Frank L. Cerutti VirginiaMr. Charles F. Clark WashingtonMr. and Mrs. Brian W. Clements PennsylvaniaMr. George B. Coover ArizonaMr. Richard D. Creed VirginiaCutler Real Estate Management MassachusettsMr. Robert C. D’Antonio New Jersey

The NRA Foundation Thanks the Following Donors for Their Generosity and Continued Support

Listed contributions do not necessarily reflect total giving for the year. We make every effort to ensure accuracy and completeness of donor names. If you notice any errors or omissions, please contact us at (800) 423-6894 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you.

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The NRA Foundation Thanks the Following Donors for Their Generosity and Continued Support

Listed contributions do not necessarily reflect total giving for the year. We make every effort to ensure accuracy and completeness of donor names. If you notice any errors or omissions, please contact us at (800) 423-6894 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. De Vore NevadaDelaware Antique Arms Collectors Association, Inc. DelawareDr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson Derr MichiganMr. Dan Dewey ArizonaMr. Joseph C. Fast ColoradoMr. Kirkman Finlay, III South CarolinaMs. Joan Fougner CaliforniaMs. Eileen M. Fulk VirginiaGalco International ArizonaMr. and Mrs. Frank W. Ghilarducci ColoradoMr. William L. Graves, Jr. WashingtonGrossberg Company, LLP MarylandMr. William D. Hamilton and Susan M. Heathfield MichiganMs. Kathryn J. Hassinger CaliforniaMr. Kenneth W. Heidkamp ConnecticutMr. Thomas Weaver Holland MarylandDr. W. M. Hommerberg OregonMr. Jerry Bartlett Howard CaliforniaMr. John A. Hyde CaliforniaJ & G Sales, Ltd. ArizonaMr. and Mrs. G. Penfield Jennings FloridaMr. Frederick Klarmeyer WashingtonMr. Fidel Kloker, Jr. New YorkMr. Drew Koval VirginiaMr. and Mrs. Robert S. Ludlum OregonMr. and Mrs. Greg D. Luther TexasMs. Christina Majors VirginiaMr. Daniel O. Maldonado TexasMr. and Mrs. Mike Marburger Pennsylvania

Marly Rusoff & Associates New YorkMcDonald Sportsmen’s Assoc. PennsylvaniaMrs. Dorothy D. Murray IowaMr. Marc O’Connor MarylandMr. and Mrs. Tommy K. Patterson AlabamaMr. Delmar L. Rawson CaliforniaReit Management & Research MassachusettsMr. Erik S. Rieger PennsylvaniaRichard J. Ruggieri, MD Rhode IslandMr. and Mrs. Anthony H. Ryan New HampshireMr. Tyler T. Schropp VirginiaMr. Bruce A. Shaughnessy OregonShook Family Irrevocable Trust WashingtonMr. Arthur D. Shriver PennsylvaniaMr. and Mrs. William R. Slavin OregonMr. Paul A. Surette MassachusettsMr. Dugan C. Tillman-Brown ConnecticutMr. and Mrs. John P. Trinkaus CaliforniaVal Pak of Southern Virginia VirginiaMr. and Mrs. David R. Vanker MichiganMr. and Mrs. William F. Werning, Jr. VirginiaMrs. Cynthia M. Whitley VirginiaWidener’s Reloading & Shooting Supply TennesseeMr. Justin Willette Massachusetts

estates Estate of Denworth E. Caldwell CaliforniaEstate of J. Andrew Foster New YorkEstate of Donald W. Gerdes OhioEstate of Harper N. Mahan TexasEstate of John P. Mohns Washington

Estate of James R. Nicol WashingtonEstate of J. Dana Thorne IdahoEstate of Harry Andrew Tod California

in kind giftsColonel Dennis D. Behrens TexasMr. John A. Bulla North CarolinaDr. Thomas A. Caceci VirginiaMr. and Mrs. Jim Carmichel TennesseeMr. Marc Finklestein AlaskaMr. and Mrs. Carlos C. Gaskin IdahoMajor James F. Gebhardt KansasMr. William Thomas Gennetti, Jr. VirginiaGeorge Montgomery Foundation of the Arts CaliforniaMr. Larry Sheron ColoradoMr. Frank J. Smith Illinois

in honor of gifts David and Nancy Bassett Ms. Susan R. Bassett Tim Crabtree Ms. Erin S. Crabtree Christopher Cureton Ms. Lindsay Cureton Bryon E. Haney Mr Dennis B. Haney Danny Rapreger Ms. Erin S. CrabtreeJohn and Judy Woods James H. Woods FoundationJohn F. Zurawka Ms. Dawn Z. Konitsney Ms. Carol H. Zurawka

IN MEMORY OF GIFTSGeorge E. Alves Anonymous - Competitive Rifle ShooterCarr Edward Atwood Mr. and Mrs. William Turlick Ms. Theresa YuhasWilliam P. Banks Mrs. Elizabeth W. BanksJohn N. Bechtel Detective Lieutenant and Mrs. Dennis L. Willing

Frank R. Bucko Kennametal Inc.James Lee Catron Ms. Mary Lou CatronWilbur Engene ‘Gene’ Cornelius Columbia Gas of OhioJack Daniels Mr. Edward F. Daniels, Jr.Jay Froman Ms. Nicole S. CaposselaJudson Todd Fulmer Dr. John D. LairseyThomas Peyton Graham Ms. Glynis RitterMr. Richard E. Heckert Cody Shooting ComplexMarshall Dave Jones Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. SowerbyDr. John “Doc” Kozura Michigan Flight Standards District OfficeDon Leslie Ms. Evajoy Elliot Mr. Marvin L. RichterJames Earl McCollum Mr. Bert McCollumDr. Sue Ann Reynolds Mr. Elbridge G. Wilkinson IIIAdam Patrick Richards Mr. Larry F. RichardsMorgan Pierce Slaughter Mr. and Mrs. David W. BrodrickRichard Szocik Mr. and Mrs. James F. SzocikFrancis J. Toth Mr. Joseph C. TothCapt. Frank C. Vanatta Mr. Patrick VanattaAlbert W. Varesio Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Granick, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Macrie First National Bank of ElmerNathan Voigt Ms. Theresa DegensteinJames T. Watson Mr. Jerome Tyler PeckThomas N. Welsh Ellis & Tinsley, Inc. Mr. John H. MadduxJim “Hat” Winzenried Ms. Laurie Nagel

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