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Page 1 SPRING ISSUE II Gary Smith Collector Knife Maker Sportsman Page 8 DISPLAY SHOW & BANQUET PAGE 3 Photography credit: Tom Patrick Tom Photography credit: Page 2 ESSAGE RO M THE RESI D ENT OFFICERS A M F P staff and remain vigilant in terms of who you PRESIDENT !!!! GUN SAFETY !!! The bottom line is Robert Ray Preston ALL members MUST check for loads in ALL sponsor. Never sign a guest pass or applica- firearms under their control, remove maga- tion for someone you do not know and never FIRST VICE PRESIDENT zines from all firearms and make SURE they sign a blank form! If you misplaced your Rule Charles D. Rush are securely tied. No loaded firearms and/or Book contact us anytime for a free replace- loaded magazines are ever allowed in the hall ment. SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Fred L. Kolb including CCW, and I want to emphasize that photos and videos are prohibited without prior Our next meeting is March 12-13 and it is al- SECRETARY permission of this office. ways the busiest of the year so plan ahead. James W. Tekavec We will have two Featured Displays in the cen- As part of his legacy President Obama saw ter of the hall along the west wall. Wayne R TREASURER Cecil Parker fit to issue an Executive Action regarding our Miller will present, “Winchester Boys Rifles Second Amendment rights especially at gun from 1900 to 1963” His display will exhibit DIRECTORS shows. We have had a number of questions both variations of the unique thumb trigger 2016-2017-2018 regarding this. One question seems to be the rifle along with other one-of-a-kind models. Sherman M. Kirkland, III distinction between occasional sales from a Wayne’s educational exhibit will be joined by David H. Peterson personal collection, not requiring a license, an equally amazing display entitled, “Custer Christopher Rohal versus being engaged in the business, and this Guns and Other Weapons of the Battle of is something each individual must determine. the Little Big Horn” from the collection of Art 2015-2016-2017 The ATF has recently released guidelines en- Thiss and author Wendell Grangaard of Sioux Frank Becker, Jr. Falls, SD who has documented and written Thomas E. Bowersox titled, “Do I Need a License to Buy and Sell books on the weapons. Larry “Sparky” Clark Firearms?” and we have posted a link to this 15 page brochure on the main page of www. 2014-2015-2016 ogca.com. Obama cannot unilaterally expand We are pleased to announce that Robert Terrie L. Hill the law but no one knows, at this point, what Landies will represent us at the NRA Annual Timothy D. Inwood the impact of the Executive Action will be as it Meeting this year. Mr. Landies won First Place Charles D. Metcalf will take time for the actions to be fully felt and (Antique) last year for his fine Mauser display, Director Emeritus understood. In the meantime, another excel- “Rifles of the Brothers Mauser”. Likewise, Frank Kern lent source of information regarding Obama’s we are happy to announce that we are now Executive Actions and your rights and respon- taking applications for display table space for BUSINESS OFFICE sibilities is www.nra-ila.org. the May 7-8 Annual Display Show as well as OGCA, P.O. Box 670406 reservations for the May 7th Annual Banquet. Sagamore Hills, OH Closing down gun collecting shows will make 44067-0406 no positive improvement from a crime control I want to express my appreciation to the staff Laura Knotts, Business Mgr. standpoint and would make further gun con- at The Roberts Centre for being there for us, PH: (330) 467-5733 trol easier to accomplish. The facts are on the the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department for Fax: (330) 467-5793 side of firearm freedoms, but it is the emo- its ongoing professionalism and our dedi- Email: [email protected] tional “spin” that runs the risk of turning public cated members. Join me in welcoming two Web: www.ogca.com perception against organizations like OGCA. new members to the Board of Directors: Chris Great emphasis has always been placed on Rohal and Dave Peterson. OGCA provides a promoting stringent safety rules and the high- lot more than just a place to trade firearms. PAGE 11 est ethical standards. One way to counter bad It is a heritage and tradition for 79 years and GUEST PASS FORMS publicity is to avoid it by adhering to our safety with your help it will remain so for another 100 (KNOW YOUR GUESTS AND IN F ORM standards. Safety begins long before you en- years. THEM O F THE RULES !) ter the meeting hall. Make our safety rules Sincerely, a part of your character. Never compromise them. Each and every member must take the Inside Page time to regularly re-read the Rule Book, obey Display Show and Banquet 3 the signage and instructions of our security Robert Ray Preston, President OSHP Commemoratives 4 FFL Members willing to do transfers 4 MEETING DATES 2016: BUSY YEAR PLANNE D WITH MANY SP ECIAL GUESTS Charter Bus May 7th from Cleveland 4 March 12-13, 2016 Always the biggest meet- The American Thompson Collectors Associa- Preserving Ohio’s Rights 5 ing of the year, plus 2 Featured Displays by Art tion (TATA). Early Semi Auto Display 6 Thiss and Wayne Miller announced above. Gary Smith 8 Sept. 10-11, 2016 Featuring The Winchester Passages 9 May 7-8, 2016 Annual Display Show and Ban- Arms Collectors Association (WACA) Annual OGCA PAC 10 quet. One of our most interesting shows of the Mideastern Show plus Cody Firearm’s Mu- Announcements 10 entire year and 1 of 3 meetings with Charter seum Record’s Specialist Jessica Bennett! Guest Pass Forms 11 Table Application 13 Bus Service from Cleveland (pg. 4). Charter Bus Service from Cleveland. May Mtg Entrance Changes 15 July 16-17, 2016 Two Guest Collector Associ- Nov. 19-20, 2016 Director Elections (come AFFILIATED WITH THE NRA AND CMP ations and 40+ display tables! Don't miss The vote) plus Charter Bus Service on Saturday for Ruger Owners & Collectors Society (ROCS) & the convenience of Northeast members. Page 3 ANTIQUE , MO D ERN , MILITARY ; DISPLAY SHOW '16 FITS COLLE C TING INTERESTS O F EVERY ME mb ER The 2016 An- We encourage you to participate and nual Display each participant will receive a com- Show is less memorative keepsake in recognition of than 3 months their time, hard work, creativity and will- away on May ingness to share their knowledge with Minuteman Freedom Bronze 7th and 8th. fellow members. The 2016 participation Contact us today for an Annual Dis- award selected by Chairman Terrie Hill, play Show Information Packet at (330) would look great on your mantle or in THUNDER FROM THE HILLS - FIRE FROM 467-5733 or [email protected]. Space your gun room and will make you proud THE JUNGLES: SPANISH MILITARY FIRE- ARMS IN THE COLONIES, 1868-1898. is limited. to have participated! Display by William Combs All Members please refer to Exhibiting has many fringe benefits in- Watching your wallet? That is no excuse page 15 for cluding letting thousands of others know - the first display table isfree and, is only what you collect, and meeting other inter- $40 each table thereafter. Plus, it in- esting members who share your collect- cludes a complimentary dinner ticket to May Meeting, entrance/exit changes ing interests. In fact, prior participants the Member Recognition Banquet upon . have found rare guns and collectibles return of the completed forms in the Dis- that never would have come their way play Show Information Packet. had they not displayed. Thousands of dollars in cash prizes, four The 2016 display committee picked Minuteman Bronzes and other awards “Guns & Their Inventors” because it is will be presented Saturday evening at inclusive of all firearms. It crosses all the banquet which will be held at the time periods, every manufacturer and all Holiday Inn adjoining the Roberts Cen- regions of the world. But remember that tre Complex. the theme is always optional! P.38 THE MAGNIFICENT ONES Display by Wayne and Darla Noble BANQUET TI C KETS NOW ON SALE (FIRST CO M E , FIRST SERVE D ) The Membership Recognition Banquet event and you must buy your ticket(s) in will be held Saturday evening May 7 in advance and have a supplied wristband the lobby of the Holiday Inn at the Roberts to attend especially since the restaurant Centre complex. Tickets are $19.00 and and hotel will be open as usual. entitle you to cocktails and a Bar-B-Que style buffet. Mail in your banquet ticket On the buffet you will enjoy savory Bar- order form enclosed within this mailing B-Que Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Chips, THE LUGER PISTOL IN today as space is limited. Baked Beans, Pasta Salad and delicious SWITZERLAND home style baked Cookies. Included with Display by John Eckert “We are planning something on-site for each adult dinner are 3 drink credits for the first time and I think you, your friends beer, wine or mixed drinks. One drink and family will all enjoy being able to sim- credit is good for a draft beer or glass of TTENTION ply walk over from the hall,” said OGCA wine, and 2 credits are good for a mixed A president Robert Ray Preston. drink or bottled beer. (Cash bar thereaf- AUTHORS ! ter.) Coffee and soda are included and do Cocktail hour begins at 5:15 PM, and the not require a drink credit.