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Next Meeting: January 4-5, 2014 Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

“ of the Brothers , 1871-1887” Collection by Robert Landies, May 2013 Display Show See back cover Page 2 THE M1 AND THE GUM BAND OFFICERS Th e Civilian Ma r k s m a n s h i p Pr o g r a m - By Jim Te k a v e c , Pr e s i d e n t PRESIDENT During the Spanish American War, (then) along with NRA President, James W. Porter, II, James W. Tekavec Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, an avid outdoors- several NRA Directors including Ohio’s Linda FIRST VICE PRESIDENT man and gun advocate observed first hand Walker, a representative from Ohio Attorney Robert Ray Preston the poor marksmanship of the US soldier. As General, Mike DeWine’s office and many local a direct result he took affirmative steps to en- dignitaries. A B24 did several flyovers prior to SECOND VICE PRESIDENT sure marksmanship was improved by pressing the first shot being taken by LTG John Crosby Charles D. Rush Congress to enact legislation that established (ret.). Overall, the Ceremony could not help but The Civilian Marksmanship Program. At one stir the heart of every patriotic American. SECRETARY time Title 10 US code section 4312 embodied Cecil Parker the law, establishing national matches in Recently however, the Presi- TREASURER 1903. Today, The Corpora- dent, by executive order, with- Thomas L. Kyser tion for the Promo- out previously addressing this A Message From The President; matter with congress banned tion of Rifle Practice Your Response Needed DIRECTORS and Safety the importation of firearms manufactured overseas 2013-2014-2015 Inc. governs the Ci- Sparse attendance and diminished and his order may have Ralf J. Eyster vilian Marksmanship table holder participation marred the 3rd affected the re importation Frank Kern Program. annual “extra” October meeting at the IX of MI Garands and Ml Sherman M. Kirkland III At about the same time, Center in Cleveland. ; firearms that the military began to Since member participation is es- were manufactured in the 2012-2013-2014 stress marksmanship in United States, used by Frank Becker, Jr. sential to making this a viable meeting in basic training, awarding our military, provided to Thomas E. Bowersox the future, I sincerely hope that our next Joe Criniti marksmanship medals to our allies and after the those who qualified on the meeting at the IX Center in October 2014 war provided to forc- will be supported with more enthusiasm 2011-2012-2013 rifle and pistol ranges. Do you plan to sup- es around the world, than this one, and request your response Terrie L. Hill therefore denying law to an informal survey: Reply at Fred L. Kolb Previously, world-class com- abiding individuals petitive matches had been port the OGCA at our October 18-19, 2014, Charles D. Metcalf from acquiring these held at the Creedmoor Range meeting by renting table space? pieces of history for on Long Island, New York. The [email protected] or P.O. Box 670406 Saga- their collections. BUSINESS OFFICE more Hills, OH 44067. (This is just a survey first National Matches were held OGCA, P.O. Box 670406 at Sea Girt in New Jersey, then no tables are available for rent yet.) I surmise that Sagamore Hills, OH at Fort Riley Kansas. They went -Jim Tekavec, President President Barack 44067-0406 back to Sea Girt and finally in Obama was motivated by the rash of

Laura Knotts, Business Mgr. 1907 the Matches came to Camp shootings and armed robberies by law abiding PH: (330) 467-5733 Perry (Port Clinton) Ohio, and have been held citizens using vintage Moisin Nagants, histori- Fax: (330) 467-5793 there ever since. They are currently conducted cal M1 Garands and M1 Carbines - and could Email: [email protected] by the National Rifle Association in conjunction not possibly have been a calculated infringe- Web: www.ogca.com with the Ohio National Guard which is headed ment on your Second Amendment rights! Stay by the adjutant General of Ohio. Many OGCA vigilant! members have taken part in the Matches, and a short article by Roy Baumgardner can be found On a lighter note, we do have some legislators on the opposite page. that understand the needs and concerns of law- abiding gun owners, collectors and sportsmen. The Civilian Marksmanship Program currently This past October, my wife, Barbara, and I were Inside Page has two store locations, one at Anniston, Ala- invited to the Wild Game Sportsman’s dinner The M1 Rifle and the Gum Band 3 bama and the second at Camp Perry, Ohio. Vin- at the Governor’s Mansion. We are optimistic Youth Shooters in the Spotlight 4 tage US rifles such as MI Garands, Ml Carbines that Ohio’s hard working Governor Kasich. and and other accessories are sold will attend a Our Right to Bare Arms 5 at both sites to qualified individuals. The CMP future OGCA OGCA PAC 6 Store located at Camp Perry is open Thursday, event. I know Shot Not Heard Round World 7 Friday and Saturday and the phone number is you will join me Gun Quiz Gets Push Back 6 419-635-2123 Ext. 1505. OGCA is a proud CMP in making him Thank You Oct. Special Guests 9 affiliate and more information on using your welcome at the Guest Pass Forms 11 membership to qualify for purchasing surplus Meeting Hall. weapons can be found on the back cover. Table Applilcation 13 Sincerely, Meeting Dates and Hours 15 The National Matches are held in July at Buying CMP Surplus Weapons 16 Camp Perry and the “First Shot Ceremony” Rifles of the Brothers Mauser 16 takes place on opening day. This past July Jim Tekavec with Governor Jim Tekavec, Kasich at the Oct. 2013 Wild AFFILIATED WITH THE NRA AND CMP saw numerous OGCA members in attendance President Game Sportsman’s dinner. Page 3 THE M1 RIFLE AND THE GUM BAND Th e Civilian Ma r k s m a n s h i p Pr o g r a m - By Jim Te k a v e c , Pr e s i d e n t - By Roy Baumgardner © June 2013 I was standing on the 600 yard ready of about four, plain, ordinary rubber line of Camp Perry’s Viale Range. It bands. was June 1994. He slipped one end of it’s loop under I was beginning to develop a thousand the sight’s elevation knob, then the oth- yard stare as I tried to figure out what er end around the sights eye aperture, the wind drift flags on the range were gave it a quick twist to double it, then did trying to tell me. the same thing again.

I did not trust them. They had snook- He pushed the rifle’s stock over to me, ered me many times before. and at the same time said, “If you use a gum rubber band, it takes all of the slack Then an interesting man stepped up be- out of the threads, one way.” “A lot better side me. He wore G.I. six pocket pants, then springs, pulls the aperture down, just like me, and his G.I. “T” shirt was and to one side at the same time. Now stained with dirt, sweat, and gun oil, just it is repeatable.” n n u a l u e s e m i n d e r like mine. A D R I was instantly reminded of the years Your annual dues statement was en- I knew him from his reputation, but had when I raced motorcycles on the Grand closed in the last (November) mailing. never met him. His name was Jeb, and Prix circuits of Canada. Some of my You may pay online at www.ogca.com; he was a Southerner. best friends were side car racers from and via check. You do not need your Europe. dues statement in order to mail your He was also one of the smartest armor- dues, but please include your member ers in the business. It I always felt that they number on the memo of your check. was his job to fine tune should have round Please pay by December 31, 2013. service rifles for South- shoulders, and flat fore- erners so they were heads, because if you Anticipate at least 4-6 weeks for process- always ahead of Yan- asked them a question, ing and note that your 2013 badge can be kees. and they did not un- used for admission into the January 4-5, 2014 meeting. derstand you, they just As he looked down- shrugged their shoul- 1-year dues: $40 range and read the ders. Then, if you told flags, he quietly said, them the answer, they 1-year Active Duty Military: Free (Enclose rank, branch, duty station) “Read your article in hit their forehead with Precision Shooting 3-year dues: $95 the heel of their hand. $150 about adding springs to 5-year dues: Life Membership: $600 the M1 sight to take the I now felt the same way. Sr. Life (65 yrs.+): $300 play out.” I had been beating my brains out on that sight, Mail to: OGCA, P.O. Box 670406, Sag- About a minute went and Jeb’s answer was amore Hills, OH 44067. by in silence as we so simple, I had com- After January 15th, newsletters and both studied the flags. pletely missed it. It other mailings will not be mailed until He with a small smile, was the beginning of a dues are current. If payment is not re- while I figured I would save the last shot lifelong friendship. ceived by March 31, 2014, the name of of a lousy score and shoot one of the the non-paying member will be purged lying flags. As a warning, when I sent this article from our files and can be reinstated only into “ Precision Shooting ” in by paying a minimum of 3 years dues by “Where’s your rifle” he asked. “Behind 1994, the girls in the office adopted this December 31, 2014. We need and ap- the ready line”, I told him. “Show me”, method of communication for a week or he said. so, to keep things from getting too dull. preciate your support. Thank you!

I led him back to where my M1 Garand For more information on the M1, M-14 lay on my shooting mat, with it’s safety sights, see page 50 of the Mr. Baum- Due to publication on, and the locked open. With- gardner’s book, Precision Shooting with deadlines, this newsletter will print out a word, he reached down and picked the M1 Garand. If you do not have a prior to our November 16-17 meeting and election of officers and it up, then stood it muzzle down on the copy, don’t just shrug your shoulders, directors. Please see the enclosed shooting mat. call 330-773-8104, and for $15.00 plus Applications List for late-breaking $3.00 shipping, he will send you one. From his left wrist, he removed one news and information. Page 4

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Are you busy? Perhaps you are one youth shooting programs in the state Madison County Fish & Game Association, of the hundreds of OGCA members and nation. Trap League at the September meeting. who volunteers precious time on be- half of youth hunting, gun safety and In fact, youth shooters of the Madi- shooting sports. If you are... thank son County Fish & Game Associa- you! It is through your hard work tion, Trap League of London, Ohio, that literally hundreds of kids can visited us at the Roberts Centre this be exposed to a wide range of safe, past September to report on their fun firearms training in a single day successful youth shooting programs or weekend. We love to hear about and accept a donation to help sup- these major events. port their youth trap events.

It is equally enjoyable to hear about Many OGCA members are familiar an entire family and/or shooting club with the great Miami Rifle and Pis- First VP, Robert Ray Preston, Shirly Holden, working together to help a single junior tol Club located in Batavia, Ohio. Chrissy Holden, and Past President Virgil Holden. shooter achieve his/her goals in na- The club is host to a junior shooting tional and international competitions. program that provides a safe and fun The Holden family is a good exam- environment for all junior shooters. ple! Christina Holden, grand daugh- The program teaches responsibil- ter of OGCA Past President Virgil ity, safe gun handling and supports Holden and Shirley Holden practices setting goals in climbing the ranks every day with the help of her fam- in marksmanship in NRA sanctioned ily including dad and coach, David programs. Their team was also able Holden. At the age of 14 Chrissy has to attend our September meeting and already successfully competed in the accept a donation for support with International Air Rifle (Olympic level), much gratitude to OGCA members 3 Position Precision Air Rifle and 3 Position Small Bore (22lr). She is an OGCA member, Larry Smith is Vice Ohio Women Air Rifle Champion and President of The Ohio Rifle and competed in the Women Air Rifle Ju- Pistol Association which supports nior Olympics in Colorado this past junior and adult teams for smallbore April ranking 58th in the Nation and rifle, pistol, highpower rifle and long- 21st among age 14-17. Ms. Holden range rifle. The ORPA junior pistol is also the Ohio 3 Position Precision team consistently finishes first in the Junior Olympic Champion and quali- nation each year and the adult long- fied for the National Championships range team is the top non-military in Alabama last July! team in the nation. This summer, OR- First VP, Robert Ray Preston presents a dona- tion to the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association’s PA’s junior air rifle team placed first in Vice President, Larry Smith. Another impressive young lady, is the NRA National Championship and Zoe Sizemore, the 1st Place 4-H Jr. ORPA’s adult long-range rifle teams Charles Rush and Robert Ray Preston Pistol winner. Zoe took time out of were among the top in their Nation- Glad to support the youth program of Central Ohio Anglers & Hunters Club her busy shooting schedule to attend al Championships. OGCA is proud the October meeting with grandpa, to be an affiliate of this like-minded Paul Sizemore. Both are active with organization and proud to support the Medina County Sharp Shooters. their youth shooters. If you are not already an ORPA Some of our member, you can members have find out more at also shared with www.orpa.net. us the financial Miami Rifle and Pistol Club at a recent meeting. reality of provid- Many of our mem- ing ammunition, bers have spoken travel assistance with great pride and related sup- on the success port for kids. That of the youngsters is why every year and hard work of OGCA makes fellow coaches thousands of and volunteers. dollars in philan- Consider this a thropic contribu- Zoe Sizemore with grandpa Paul heartfelt appre- tions to the best Sizemore at the October meeting. ciation to YOU! Page 5

Ou r Ri g h t t o Be a r Ar m s - By Se n a t o r Ro b Po r tm a n on mental health information to the NICS is and any treaty that restricts the rights of law- not adequate or consistent, making back- abiding Americans to manufacture, assem- ground checks unreliable. For example, 23 ble, possess, transfer, or purchase firearms, states have submitted less than 100 mental ammunition and related items. health records and four states haven’t sub- mitted any. I remain committed to working with my col- leagues to better enforce existing gun laws There is also discussion of a new, national and go after criminals. For example, I sup- gun registry connected with universal back- port increasing penalties for straw purchas- ground checks. The Obama Administration's ers, and I believe Congress should give law Senator Portman at the May 2012 meeting: Justice Department has said that the effec- enforcement additional tools to go after gun Myrtle Parker, Jim Tekavec, Rob Portman and Cecil Parker tiveness of universal background checks traffickers. We should also work to improve "depends on…requiring gun registration," the safety of our schools. I support the good I am a gun owner and avid hunter. Whether something I strongly oppose. work being done here in Ohio to provide ap- for protection, recreation, competition, or to propriate training to teachers and adminis- ensure our freedoms granted by the Found- A universal background check also comes trators who have permission from their local ers, I continue to support "the right of the at a cost. Such legislation could force law- school boards to carry. I also support doing people to keep and bear arms..." abiding citizens to get permission from more to help people who suffer from mental the government before selling firearms to illnesses get the treatment they need and to Both sides of the gun control debate agree friends or even handing them down among ensure states are providing timely and ac- that we should work to reduce gun violence family members. These types of laws ulti- curate data for background checks. through better enforcement of current gun mately restrict the rights of legal gun owners laws, enhancing school security, and en- without having any measurable impact on But proposed bills such as the assault weap- suring that those who suffer from mental ill- gun violence. ons ban, further limiting magazine capacity, ness—a common thread in these attacks— and universal background checks would in- receive proper care. There is also a growing In addition to the threats to our Second fringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens recognition of the need to address the root Amendment rights from within this country, while doing little or nothing to prevent gun causes of violence in our society. There is we also must be aware of potential threats violence. more to be done in each of these areas. from the United Nations. Last year, I joined However, many of the proposals for addi- 50 of my colleagues in the U.S. Senate in Thank you Senator Rob Portman for your tional gun control laws are misguided. sending a letter to President Obama and continued support of the Second Amend- then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stat- ment of the Constitution, and all your efforts For example, banning certain types of ing that a U.N. treaty infringing on the con- in the Senate. OGCA PAC is committed to weapons based on cosmetic characteristics stitutional rights of American gun owners is support candidates who would best fight for does not reduce gun violence. The "assault unacceptable. I will continue to oppose the our Second Amendment freedoms. weapons ban" that was in place between ratification of The U.N. Arms Trade Treaty - Frank Becker, Jr., OGCA PAC Chairman 1994 and 2004 had no measurable impact on gun violence. In fact, the number of ho- Senator Portman, who has been under attack by Bloomburg’s anti-gun group, Mayors Against Illegal micides committed with guns today is lower Guns, has underscored the need for legislation to address repeat offenders rather than taking free- than when the ban was in effect. I opposed doms away from law-abiding gun owners. Statistics from the Senator’s office: the ban. I opposed extending it in 2004. And I continue to oppose it today. If those attending the Mayors Against Illegal Guns rally know...

Requiring universal background checks on • That 1% of Ohio's adult prison population since 1974 is responsible for 57 percent of the state's all sales—called for by President violent felony convictions, Obama and other gun control advocates— • And that high rate violent offenders, those convicted of three or more unique violent crimes, is similarly flawed. Such a law may sound were responsible for 33.2% of all violent crime convictions, attractive at first, but a closer look reveals • And those high rate violent offenders had an average of 7.4 arrests per offender and 6.4 criminal its flaws. First, we know that most criminals convictions in their collective criminal histories, obtain their firearms illegally. Studies show • And the burden of violent crime is disproportionately concentrated in four Ohio counties that over 70% of guns used in crimes were (Cuyahoga, Hamilton, Summit, and Franklin), which accounted for 55.8% of all high rate acquired through illegal activities like theft violent offenders, or straw purchases. Second, people who • And that gang membership is on the rise (40% increase between 2009-2011) and that gangs are currently make false statements on a back- responsible for an average of half of the violent crime in most jurisdictions – with some as high ground check in an attempt to purchase a as 90%, firearm are rarely prosecuted. In 2010, • And that the author of the Manchin-Toomey bill admitted it would have done nothing to pre- there were 72,659 cases where the Na- vent the tragic Newtown massacre, tional Instant Criminal Background Check • And that only 2% of state prison inmates who owned a gun at the time of their offense bought it System (NICS) denied a person the right to at either a flea market or gun show, but 40% got one through illegal means, purchase a firearm, many based on a past Then why would they be so focused on a law that its own author admitted would have done nothing felony conviction. Of these cases, only 13 instead of working with the author of the Second Chance Act, which directly attacks the repeat of- actually led to a conviction. Third, reporting fender issue, to secure reauthorization of this vital program that is helping to cut the recidivism rate. One word...POLITICS. Page 6

Th e Gu n Qu i z Ge t s PUSH-BACK! (*&*^^=##) - By Bi l l Wi e d e m a n n Over the past couple of years, knowing how deep we had of his Ithaca Sousa 7 S’s for this article. The Gun Quiz (Just For Fun) stepped in it, Terrie very simply The photo shows the unique gold inlays of has endeavored to annoy all of pointed out to us that the John the little mermaid (the Marine Corps Band our readers with gun obscuri- Phillip Sousa (Ithaca) Model mascot) on the 7 S’s guard. So, ties, useless facts and general was indeed made as a produc- what we have learned, Dear Readers, is trivial nonsense. Well, color us tion gun, the Model 7 S. How- the Ithaca production model was inspired surprised! More than once, a ever, JPS’s personal gun was a by that one original Sousa…the man and slight wrinkle in a Quiz answer custom fabricated single made his gun. It resides under the care of the (or two) has brought forth a let- to his individual specifications. NRA Museum, and it won’t be moving to an ter from yon Members! You And furthermore… anti-gun state any time soon! write a letter; we hereby an- Sousa’s personal swer. single is still intact, More letters? You betcha! and under the care Member John Eckert from New The first letter was from member of the NRA Museum Mexico ( a nationally recog- Lon Leapley of Crestline (yes no less! nized authority on the Luger Ohio) who asked if we had any pistol) wrote with extensive more info on his Grand Dad’s For many years, clarification in regards to the double gun….an old N. R. Da- this very shotgun Luger nomenclature and his- vis. In May 2011, the Quiz had was kept at the tory. From Indiana, member revealed the Davis Company John Phillip Sousa, museum of the Charles Adams nailed us to the to be America’s first shotgun Ithaca Model 7 S, American Amateur wall with the little known (and maker. We were able to date Shown here with three of the gold inlays on Trap Association in accurate) correction of the fal- his gun to the year 1900; made the receiver. Vandalia, Ohio. It lacious identification we made under the third owners of the seems that, when it concerning the inventor of the Davis name. Lon was gratified (we hope) became known to the owners double column magazine. Egg to know that his family’s old gun was more of this shotgun that the AATA on our face; but it’s all for the than a wall-hanger, and maybe now just a was moving to Illinois... they fun of it! We do suppose there little more of a keeper. kind of said NAH! Terrie has will be additional PUSH BACK Another one of the May 2011 Q & A’s given us “the rest of the story” Detail of Mermaid en- in future issues - misdemean- caught the attention of one of our Direc- and we kindly thank him for al- graving on the trigger ors and all - so stay tuned! tors… erudite gentleman, Terrie Hill. Not lowing us to photograph one guard. OGCA PAC PAC raffle winners picked up their raffle prizes at the October meeting at the Cleveland, IX Center. The outstanding support for the 2013 PAC - Raffle speaks for itself. Thank you again OGCA members! The total for ticket sales was $17,595.00. It is now more important than ever to support and send the right people to state and federal offices. You pay at- tention! And I know you are not absent at the polls on voting day !

To everyone, Thank you and best regards, - The OGCA PAC PAC Chairman Frank Becker present- 2nd prize winner of the Ithaca Model ------ing the 1st prize: SA Colt 37 OGCA Anniversary edition, was No one gave you 44/40 cal. to Greg Spencer. John P. Keirnan. The First 75 Years; The Ohio Gun Col- lectors Association for Christmas? No Worries! Buy the gift for yourself and help support your pro-gun candidates at the same time. We still have copies remaining for the low donation level of $35.00. They are available at the PAC Table located in the Roberts Centre foyer. Cash or check please, PAC can not accept credit cards. You might even 3rd prize: Copy German STG 44 Car- 4th prize: OGCA 75th Anniversary find the author, Tom Schiffer, at the end of row F to bine. 22 cal. presented to Burley Knife Set, went to Jim Suter. get a personal autograph! Greer. Page 7 n September and October of 1774, ber 1, 1774 Charlestown powder Ithe First Continental Congress (56 “Global Arms Trade Treaty house. delegates) meet in Philadelphia to and 21st Century Lexington Green” In order to assist the blue helmets and declare opposition to King George III their loyalists in their search and sei- Coercive Acts. The First Continental zure of this ammunition, Section III, Congress states the acts are not to Shot Not Heard Paragraph 10 mandates that mem- be obeyed. ber states (i.e. The United States of Round the World America) develop technology to im- On September 1, 1774, just before prove the UN’s ability to detect weap- dawn, Gage sent several hundred on stockpiles. Redcoats up the Mystic River to seize By Mark P. Fraterrigo gun powder from the Charlestown Interesting enough, Genia Labora- powder house. tories (created by In-Q-Tel – CIA off Conference” for the proposal of a treaty im- shoot) has created portable invisible The militia was mobilized to the tune of posing worldwide gun control regulations. lasers which can detect gunpowder from several thousand men who began march- over 50 yards away. ing towards Boston. American patriots be- International bureaucracy and one tyrant lieved that British seizure of gun powder trump the voice of the elected citizens of Delivery to the Department of Homeland stores by force was an act of war. the United States. Security (DHS) was expected to take place late 2012 according to Capitol Hill testi- The following year on April 19, 1775, Brit- A question that must now be considered is; mony. The laser is capable of penetrating ish and American Patriots exchange fire at “will the UN consider the Second Amend- walls, glass, and metal. Concord and Lexington. The shot heard ment’s guarantee of the right to keep and round the world. bear arms without infringement to be a suf- The DHS is President Obama’s Civilian ficient control on gun ownership?” National Security Force he pledged to build On Christmas Eve 2012, the United Na- in 2008 while on his campaign trail in Colo- tions (UN) general assembly agrees to a One thing you can count on for sure is rado. His words a la carte to my readers new resolution to renew global talks on President Obama’s motivation to acceler- as follows: the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). The foreign ate disarmament himself with or without ministers (Czars) of the United Kingdom, the help of Congress and with the help of “We cannot continue to rely only on our Australia, Japan, Costa Rica, Kenya, Ar- the UN. military in order to achieve the national se- gentina and Finland, who drafted the new curity objectives we’ve set. We’ve got to resolution, praise the United Nations for That sort of autocracy instantly effects a de have a civilian national security force that’s moving forward with the global gun ban. facto repeal of Article I (Congress is grant- just as powerful, just as strong, just as well- Up until this point, it appeared that the ed exclusive law-making authority) and the funded.” global gun ban was quietly going away. Second Amendment (the unqualified right to bear arms). In 1774 particular provisions of the Coer- In July of 2012, 51 United States senators cive Acts were offensive to Americans, but sent a letter to President Obama and Sec- The international bureaucrats at the UN as there was a possibility that the British might retary Clinton encouraging them to uphold did the British in 1774 recognize that with- deploy the army to enforce them. A South the United States constitutional protections out ammunition a gun is no more than a Carolina newspaper essay, urged that any of civilian firearms ownership. The sena- club. In order to disarm a population, the law that had to be enforced by the military tors also asked President Obama and Sec- UN does not need to seize all the weap- was necessarily illegitimate. retary of State Hillary Clinton to ensure this ons. It just needs to prevent usage of it. right and if necessary break consensus It almost sounds like in 2008, President at the July conference with the UN if the Obama or someone in his staff, under- How does the ATT propose to enforce this treaty did not recognize the legitimacy of stood the nature of military action taken to anti-gun agenda? Section III, Paragraphs lawful activities associated with firearms, achieve national security objectives would 7 and 8 of the Program of Action man- including but not limited to the right of self- not be an option. date state; that if a member state (i.e. The defense. United States of America) cannot get rid Make no doubt about it; tyrannical self pro- of privately owned small arms legislatively The Obama re-election and late night call moting leaders and international bureau- (passing laws through Congress), then the (November 7, 2012) to the UN casting sup- crats understand America stands in their control of “customs, police, intelligence, port for passage of the new resolution goes way, just like the Patriots who fought the and arms control” will be placed under the into effect, and the arguments brought forth Redcoats at Lexington Green in 1775. by the Secretary of State in the summer of power of a board of UN bureaucrats oper- ating out of the UN Office for Disarmament 2012 against support of the passage are The difference is this battle is being fought Affairs (UNODA). Note: UNODA has an history. The shot not heard round the with pen and pencil and not with guns and office in New York City. world. gunpowder.

President Obama’s green light to global The provision includes the deployment of Many thanks to long time OGCA mem- gun control was now in the hands of a con- UN peacekeeping forces (blue helmets) in ber Mark Fraterrigo for fighting the battle vening council of international bureaucrats a member state (i.e. The United States of armed with pen and pencil on this impor- who would meet at a “Final United Nations America) to seize and destroy “weapons stockpiles.” Sound familiar? Septem- tant United Nations Gun Ban issue. Page 8

Th a n k Yo u t o Ou r Oct o b e r Me e t i n g Ex h i b i t o r s a n d Sp e c i a l Gu e s t s

1st Place: WACA and OGCA member, 2nd Place: WACA and OGCA member, Larry Mark Jones, “The Evolution of Winchester Wales, “Winchester Repeating Arms; The Rough Loading Tools 1874-1914” & Ready Short 44’s ” WACA DISPLAY SHOW IX Center, 2013

“The Winchester Model 71 “Central Fire Beginnings” Variations” by WACA and by WACA and OGCA OGCA member, Tom member, Timothy Tomlinson Tomlinson

“Winchester Model 12 Trap Gun” by WACA member, Fred Vandersnick

WACA and OGCA member, Robert Tavernier - “Major Coline’s Model 1876”

Records Specialist, Jessica Bennett, from the Cody Firearms Museum re- Best Single Weapon: WACA and OGCA searching serial num- members, Dan & Judy Shuey “Ballistics at bers of Winchester, New Haven” Marlin and L.C. Smith manufacture records Page 9

Th a n k Yo u t o Ou r Oct o b e r Me e t i n g Ex h i b i t o r s a n d Sp e c i a l Gu e s t s I have some exciting news to share as tors Association just informed us that they nauer Carbines to all the members and well as a big “Thank You” to all that helped will be meeting alongside us next October! guests. Richard even had an educational make the Cleveland show possible. Just hand-out about the history of these guns. like at our Wilmington Meetings, the Octo- The Firearms Engravers Guild of America ber show was a great chance to see old had several of their engravers displaying Well, we may have ended another year at friends and make new ones. their best work on everything from fire- the IX-Center but we must move on to pre- arms, knives, jewelry and any other type pare for the next. But first, I just want to say The Winchester Arms Collectors Asso- of engravable canvas. Engraver Tira that we hope the next October 18-19, 2014 ciation once again had a fabulous Display Mitchell delighted many as they watched meeting is going to be bigger and better as Show. Their members put great time and her demonstrate some detailed engrav- we have two more special guest that will be effort in their displays to compete for some ing techniques that joining us next year... The Colt Collectors great monetary prizes. They then celebrat- could be seen ed with an Awards Banquet that Saturday on her com- evening. Members of WACA traveled as puter monitor. far as California to attend this show. Thank For those that you WACA and we will see you in October are consid- of 2014! ering having some engrav- Jessica Bennett from the Cody Firearms ing done and Museum was no stranger to many. She as- you missed sisted members and guests from both or- them this year, ganizations with records research on their don’t worry, collectable Winchester, Marlin and L.C. they enjoyed Smith firearms. And by the way, for those it so much that of you who are Marlin collectors, we are they will be happy to announce that the Marlin Collec- back with us Our Featured Displayer, Member Richard Nemec’s fine, rare engraved, Mannlicher Schoenauer Carbines. Look for more information in an upcoming editiion!

again in May at the Association and the L.C. Smith Collectors Roberts Centre. Association! What can be better than hav- ing WACA, MCA, LCSCA and CCA under A gratitude of thanks one roof? Nothing! I am just thankful the IX to Richard Nemec for Center is big enough to accommodate us collaborating a won- all! But as Jim Tekavec said on page 2, we derful OGCA Fea- need your support to make it a smashing ture Display. He was success! Let us know if we have YOUR honored to display support. and share his knowl- Intricate detail of Master Engraver, Joe Rundell’s edge of his collection Sandra Schwab work can be seen on this shot gun. of Mannlicher Shoe- Membership Services Coordinator

Colt engraved by Master Engraver, Brian Powley, FEGA/OGCA member Tira Mitchell a member of both FEGA and OGCA. demonstrating engraving technics. Page 10

Re s u r e ct i n g Li v e s Tr a p Sh o o t Ra i s e s $ Fo r In j u r e d Mi l i t a r y Central Ohio American Charities (COAC) and by developing the held a trap shoot fundraiser for the Res- protocols for recovery. urrecting Lives Foundation (RLF) this They also advocate for past August at the Black Wing Shooting our returning heroes Center in Delaware, OH. OGCA is proud and their families while to be a Golden Sponsor, and our friends educating the public at COAC raised a total of $20,000 for about traumatic brain the cause! The annual trap shoot is a injury. Over 2.2 million great way to support RLF’s extraordi- A Trap Shoot Team at the 2013 Resurrecting Lives nary work with wounded veterans who fundraiser: Jason Bartels, Rudy Dilber, Ryan Gleich experienced Tramatic Brain Injury (TBI) with his four legged companion, Moe; COAC Direc- tor, Rick Bartels; and OGCA Director, Terrie Hill. while in the military service. The event attracted a large number of participants service personnel have been deployed including numerous veterns who clearly to the war zone in Iraq and Afghanistan enjoyed the shoot. – many with multiple deployments. The hallmark injury is TBI. This condition is The mission of RLF is narrow and deep. difficult to both diagnose and treat be- They assist in the recovery/reintegration OGCA President, Jim Tekavec; COAC Direc- cause the specialists are not frequently of Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury tor, Rick Bartels; COAC President, Ken Green; found in the Veterans Administration. (TBI) by defining the brain pathology OGCA Director, Terrie Lee Hill; and OGCA First Vice President, Robert Ray Preston.

Ta b l e Re q u e s t s We l c o m e , Bu t Me mb e r s Ne e d Re a l i s t i c Ex p e ct a t i o n s The Wilmington Meeting Hall is filling up • Antique section Tables can be rented annually for all earlier and earlier each year and we ex- • South (hotel) end of hall 6 regular meetings or one show in ad- pect to sell out many upcoming meetings These areas are often impossible vance. We accept Table Applications at in 2014. We welcome requests for table to place for multiple tables. the prior meeting and via mail. The ap- location. However, in an effort to set re- plication can be found on page 13. To alistic expectations, note the areas of low Fortunately, timely requests to place receive forms via email, send a request vacancy and limited availability: friends together can be met 99% of the to [email protected]. time as long as it is in writing and is not • Wall tables specific to a certain row or section. We If your specific table request can not be • Middle of Hall read all requests (write them on the Ta- met, know that virtually every table is • Near the entrance ble Application) and do our best to ac- • End caps an excellent spot at the state-of-the-art commodate them. Roberts Convention Centre. Display Show 2014 May 17 & 18, 2014 “Well I find these Go into your gun room and give some deep, philosophi- The Roberts Centre cal thought to our 2014 Display Show theme: “Well I find Wilmington, Ohio guns interesting... and why?” these guns (or this gun) interesting...and why?” When it comes to collecting, it’s “to each his own”! What makes your collection or collectable fascinating to you?

For more information visit Terrie Hill at U 7-8 or Sher- man Kirkland III at N 4-5 at the January Meeting. To re- quest a Display Show Information Packet, return the post card enclosed with this newsletter or jot an email to us at [email protected]. A packet will be sent as soon as they are Three 1st Place off the press! Categories Space is limited! • Antique Display Awards will be presented at the Members • Modern Recognition Banquet, Saturday, May 17th, 2014 at • Military the Manor House in Mason, Ohio ThousandsThousands in cash inprizes cash plus prizes four plus numbered four numbered Minuteman Minuteman Bronzes Bronzes Page 15 Pa s s a g e s Lester “Les” Shepherd, age 77, of Shelby, ily that shares his love of gun collecting, and Ohio, died unexpectedly Saturday, Septem- several remain members of The Ohio Gun Meeting Dates ber 28, 2013. He was a Life Member and Collectors Association. member for over 53 years. Lester rarely 2014 missed a meeting and was well known hav- Member Robert Laird Baxter, 83, passed ing been a regular table holder. An avid away in June. He served during the Korean March 22-23, 2014 outdoorsman, he loved shooting, gardening War as an aircraft mechanic and crew chief Roberts Centre, Wilmington, Ohio and it was said he could repair anything. A on B-50 Superfortress bombers as part of 1954 graduate of Shiloh High School he was the 341st Bomb Squadron, 97th Bomb Wing May 17-18, 2014 employed with ArcelorMittal retiring in 2008. stationed at Biggs Air Force Base. While at Roberts Centre, Wilmington, Ohio Les was a staunch defender of Second Biggs AFB in El Paso, he met his wife, Elisa, Amendment freedoms and was active in his and they were happily married for 61 years Annual Display Show community including as member of the Trin- and raised four children. In 1953, he began & Members Recognition Banquet ity United Methodist Church and as a past a 36 year career with the National Cash Reg- Shelby YMCA board member. ister (NCR) Corp. retiring in 1989. Bob had a July 19-20, 2014 passion for antique firearms and woodwork- Roberts Centre, Wilmington, Ohio Robert H. “Bob” Campbell, 74 of Shalers- ing - collecting and building many muzzle ville passed away Monday October 21, 2013 loader guns over the years. He was a mem- Sept. 20-21, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was retired ber of the Paso Del Norte Gun Collectors in from Parker Hannifin where he was a tool El Paso, the Dayton Muzzle Loading Gun Roberts Centre, Wilmington, Ohio and die maker. Besides being an member Club and Simon Kenton Longrifles. He was of OGCA and the NRA he was an early and a lifetime member of National Muzzle Load- Oct. 18-19, 2014 active member of the Ruger Collectors Asso- ing Rifle Association (NMLRA) and was well I-X Center, Cleveland, OH ciation (RCA), and represented them years known as a U.S. military historian. Follow- ago at an NRA Annual Meeting in Nashville. ing his retirement from NCR, he turned these Bob was an accomplished collector of old passions into a business, having owned and Nov. 15-16, 2014 model and flat top 357’s and was working on operated Baxter Brass Castings, a muzzle Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH a book on the subject at the time of his pass- loader parts and supply business, from 1989 Director Elections ing. Bob was blessed with a supportive fam- to 2007. 2015 Ho u r s Remember to Sat., 8 AM - 5 PM • Sun., 8 AM - 2 PM follow all OGCA Jan. 3-4, 2015 January Rules for your Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH guest pass Don’t forget we close at 2 PM on Sunday! safety and forms on Set-up (Tableholders) Friday, 3 PM - 9 PM others. page 11 and 1/2 hour early Sat. and Sun. March 14-15, 2015 Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH Di r e ct i o n s May 16-17, 2015 Th e Rob e rt s Ce n tr e 2) General Denver Hotel (6 mi) 81 W. Main St., Wilmington, OH. $85 + tax but present OGCA badge Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, OH 45177 (800) 654- for $10 discount. Historic Inn (937) 383-4141. Annual Display Show 7038. Roberts Centre is located at I-71, Exit 50 (U.S. 3) Wilmington Inn 909 Fife Ave., Wilmington, OH & Members Recognition Banquet Route 68) and is north of and visible from the interstate. (937) 382-6000 (7 mi.) $60 + tax, good thru 2014 From Cleveland or Columbus take I-71 South. 4) Hampton Inn & Suites 201 Holiday Dr., July 18-19, 2015 Take the US 68 exit, exit 50. Turn right onto US Wilmington. (937) 382-4400 (7 mi) $89 + tax. Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH 68 and right onto Gano Road. Hall is on the left. 5) Holiday Inn Express 155 Holiday Dr., Wilmington From Cincinnati take I-71 North. Take the US (937) 382-5858 (7 mi) $86 + tax Sept. 19-20, 2015 6) Hampton Inn WCH 11484 Allen Rd., NW, 68 exit, exit 50. Turn left onto US 68. Turn right Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH onto Gano Road. Roberts Centre is on the left. Jeffersonville. (740) 948-9499 (15 mi.) 1-71 at Exit From Toledo take I-75 South. Take the US-35 exit 65. South outlet mall. $80 + tax. Oct. -2015 TENTATIVE number 52B. Merge onto US 35 East. Take the US 7) Baymount Inn & Suites 11431 Allen Rd. NW, 68/Home Ave. exit towards Wilmington. Turn right onto Jeffersonville, OH 43128 (740) 948-2104 (15 mi). I-X Centre, Cleveland, OH US 68. Turn left onto Gano Road. Roberts Centre is I-71 Exit 65. South outlet mall. $69 + tax on the left. From Dayton take US 35 East, take US 8) Econo Lodge 9060 West Lancaster Rd., Nov. 21-22, 2015 Route 68 S (Home Ave.) toward Wilmington, turn right Jeffersonville, OH 43128 (740) 948-2332 (15 mi.) Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH onto US 68, turn left onto Gano Road, Roberts Centre 9) Quality Inn WCH 10160 Carr Rd. NW, Director Elections is on the left. Jeffersonville, OH 43128. (740) 426-6400 (19 mi.) North outlet mall. 1-71 Exit 69. Hot e l s Th e Rob e rt s Ce n tr e More information can be found at 10) Holiday Inn Express WCH (26 mi.) 101 1) Headquarters Hotel: Holiday Inn at Roberts Courthouse Parkway, Washington Court House, OH wwww.ogca.com Centre 123 Gano Road., Wilmington, OH 45177 43160. (740) 335-9310. Approximately 11 miles (937) 283-3200 or (800) 654-7036 $92 + tax. Check from I-71 at exit 65 (US 35) (26 miles from hall.) in 3 PM. SOLD OUT 24-hour cancellation. Two-night minimum. Page 16

CMP-North Store How Yo u r Me m b e r s h i p Ca n Qu a l i f y Yo u to Bu y Su rp l u s CMP Ri f l e s

Did you know that your OGCA membership plus Members interested in purchasing a rifle from CCW license (or other proof of shooting experi- the CMP need to supply proof of U.S. citizenship, ence) qualifies you for purchasing M1 Garands proof of age (drivers license), membership in a and other surplus rifles through the CMP (Civil- CMP-affiliated club such as OGCA (show and ian Marksmanship Program)? photocopy your badge) and clear a NICS check. You must also provide proof of marksmanship Store hours currently: Garand and surplus military rifle collectors trav- activity or other CMP-approved firearms-related Thur.-Sat. 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. el from all over the country to scour the racks activity such as showing a CCW permit; proof of at the two physical CMP stores, CMP-North in active duty or retired military; service or law en- Located on St. Rt. 2 in the Ohio and CMP-South in Alabama. How did our forcement training. The marksmanship require- Camp Perry Base, Bldg. 2500, 12,089 Ohio members get so lucky to have a ment is waived for those 60 years and older and Port Clinton, Ohio. For more store at Port Clinton/Camp Perry? for those with certain disabilities. (For more in- information, call the CMP- formation, visit www.thecmp.org/eligibility.) North store at 419-635-2141, Ext. 1505. For directions, visit Ri f l e s o f Brot h e r s Ma u s e r 1871-1887 www.thecmp.org/northstore. Featured on the front cover htm. (Do not bring weapons This display of metallic case, black powder, These fifteen rifles represent the foundation of on base and be prepared to action rifles represents the incredible success of one of the most successful and historically sig- show I.D. at checkpoint.) two brothers, Paul and Wilhelm Mauser. Both nificant firearms companies in modern history were formerly employed at the Royal founded by two gunsmiths with a passion for CMP-South Store Arsenal in the town of Oberndorf am Neckar, their trade. state of Württemberg, Germany. - By Robert Landies

After many years of trial and testing their new rifle design, the Model 1871 single shot, metallic A very special thank you to Robert Landies for , was accepted by the German govern- his 2013 Annual Display Show Exhibit which won ment as the new standard infantry rifle. Judges’ Choice Award (Military) and an NRA Affiliate Silver Me- Many of the very special dallion for his 11 mm Mauser Store hours are currently: features in this system . Robert Landies has Thur.-Sat. 8:00 AM-3:00 PM set the standard for rifle Address: 3016 Red Morris designs of many other been a life member of OGCA Parkway, Anniston, AL 36207 name brand manufactur- since 1980 and is a familiar (256) 835-8455, Ext. 1138 ers of the next hundred face at the OGCA meeting years. A few examples are Hall. Mr. Landies, has been Mail Order the self-cocking , involved with ordnance for the butterfly safety, and the over 45 years. Beginning in integral case . 1964, Mr. Landies started his career working at TRW in the A number of these rifles can jet engine division and even- be traced back to the origi- tually moving to the Navy nal Mauser factory museum torpedo division. Continu- which was confiscated by the ing as a collector and gun-smith of military fire- French government at the end of World arms, he gained extensive knowledge in a myriad War II. of different weapon systems and designs during his All the displayed rifles were manufactured by seven years of military service with the U.S. Army as an armor officer. This knowledge was brought If ordering via mail, you will the firm of the Brothers (Gebrüder) Mauser & to bear with the establishment of what is today complete an order form indicat- Company. We have many first production mod- known world-wide as Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc. ing the type and grade of rifle(s) el prototypes (musterstück) from the variety of you desire. For a catalog or contacts obtained between 1871 and 1887. In addition to the rarity and superb condition the more information, visit www.th- display represents the chronological progres- ecmp.org or www.odcmp.com; sion of design improvements from the Model or call (888) 267-0796 or write: 1871 to the 1887 Turkish contract. For ex- CMP, P.O. Box 576, Port Clin- ample, Model 1871, serial number 14, tube fed ton, OH 43452. magazine, repeating rifle, which after presenta- tion, led to the Model 1882 trials completion, the E-Store German government accepted the new Model https://estore.thecmp.org/ 71/84 repeating infantry rifle. Store/login/login.aspx Robert Landies at The Roberts Centre May 2013