Sneak Peak of Items to be Auctioned at the 137th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits

A PUBLICATION OF THE NRA FOUNDATION Quarter 1: 2008

Planned Giving Donors Recognized at

Fall in Fairfax

Conservation Big Sky Carvers and Friends of NRA TABLE OF CONTENTS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES EATURING F ALLAN D. CORS Guest Editorial – Philip Gray 3 President & Trustee FRANK R. BROWNELL III Vice President & Trustee OVER TORY C S WILLIAM A. BACHENBERG Trustee Big Sky Carvers and Friends of NRA Working Together 4 GERALD W. BERSETT Trustee FOUNDATION NEWS HON. DAVID O. BOEHM Trustee NRA Whittington Center Adventure Camp 10 RONALD CRAWFORD Trustee NRA Foundation National Event Sponsorships in Louisville, Ky. 12 GENERAL P.X. KELLEY, USMC (RET.) Trustee Help Finance The NRA Foundation – Without Spending Anything 14 HERBERT A. LANFORD, JR. Trustee NRA Auction Gazette – Louisville 2008 15 WAYNE R. LAPIERRE, JR. Ring of Freedom Recognizes NRA Foundation Donors 23 Trustee JAMES W. PORTER II Trustee NDOWMENT LANNED IVING E & P G RONALD SCHMEITS Trustee Heritage Society Holds Fall in Fairfax to Recognize H. WAYNE SHEETS Planned Giving Donors 6 Executive Director WILSON H. PHILLIPS JR. FRIENDS UPDATE Treasurer SANDY S. ELKIN 2008 Merchandise Preview Meeting 24 Secretary BENJAMIN R. CASE Western Region 26 Executive Director Office of Advancement Mid West Region 26 JOHN R. WOODS President Emeritus Central Region 28    Eastern Region 31 MISSION STATEMENT Established in 1990, The NRA Foundation, Inc. Southern Region 32 (“NRA Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that raises tax-deductible contribu- tions in support of a wide range of firearms-related NRA FOUNDATION DONORS 34 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, ABOUT THE COVER: technological, and artistic con-text. Funds granted Big Sky Carvers Co-Founder Marc Pierce and oldest son Bridger, 13, on an Elk Hunt in by The NRA Foundation benefit a variety of constituencies throughout the United States, Montana. In 2006, Big Sky Carvers and Montana Silversmiths joined forces with additional including children, youth, women, individuals with investors to form an umbrella company called Group Montana, Inc. Group Montana physical disabilities, gun collectors, law enforcement and Big Sky Carvers have been a leading influence on the success of the Friends of NRA officers, hunters, and competitive shooters. program and their products have assisted in a joint effort to raise millions in fundraising to    The NRA Foundation. Photo: Denver Bryan TRADITIONS STAFF Editors: ELIZABETH M. BUSH Traditions is published quarterly by The NRA Foundation, Inc., for the benefit of its donors and other interested parties. LAURA DINDAL 11250 Waples Mill Road • Fairfax, VA 22030 • (800) 423-6894 • www.nrafoundation.org Design: VANN DESiGN, LLC

2 TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 GUEST EDITORIAL

PHILIP GRAY Sr. Field Rep. for Southern Ohio Chillicothe, Ohio

Greetings from Southern Ohio

’m Philip Gray, the Senior Field Representative covering Southern Ohio and a member of the merchandise selection committee. I would like to give a little insight into how the selection Icommittee picks the products for the Friends of NRA banquets. We meet every March to pick items for the upcoming years’ banquets. The merchandise selection committee is made up of four senior field representatives from around the country who are very successful in promoting the Friends of NRA program. As a team, we look for items that meet all or most of a pre-determined list of requirements. These requirements range from perceived value, marketability in all states, and costs associated with the purchase of the item, as well as the shipment. Other factors that the committee considers during this selection process are: if the product will be offered as an NRA exclusive, can the vendor deliver the product at requested times, and the fund- raising capacity of the item. All of the field representatives are looking for new items to include in the Friends of NRA program throughout the year. If you come across any items that you feel would meet most of the requirements I listed above, please contact your field representative. We purchase items from very small vendors to the major gun companies. We are making an effort to purchase more American made products, but the reality is we will always have items from around the world. We cannot thank you enough for all the work and time you give to the Friends of NRA program. We are making a difference in the youth of this great nation and the shooting sports. As you look through your Friends of NRA merchandise catalog and ask yourself “what were they thinking,” now you know.

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Big Sky Carvers and Friends of NRA Tradition Conservation

ig Sky Carvers, based out of Manhattan, Mont., talents of Big Sky Carvers artists to bring another great is still doing what they’ve always done— relationship to a higher level, with sculptor Rick Terry. passionately creating lifestyle products for the Rick’s highly successful career working with bronze Bdiscriminating sportsman and nature-lover with casting was a perfect match in bringing the National their highly skilled team of artists and sculptors. Given Sponsor program to life with a sculpture series, beginning their love of tradition, history and conservation, it seems with “The Patriot” in 2002. Telling the story of how almost fate-driven that passion would tie-in perfectly with firearm ownership has played a role in shaping our the Friends of NRA National Sponsor program. country, Big Sky Carvers continued to provide a new “The NRA Foundation and particularly its initiatives sculpture each year, generating millions of dollars for the involving habitat conservation and youth education Friends of NRA and The NRA Foundation. struck a big chord with our team,” says Big Sky Carvers Terry is especially proud of his involvement. “For me, Co-Founder, Marc Pierce. “We live in Montana where as an artist, it is a personal privilege& to have, through we are proud of our heritage as gun owners, hunters these NRA projects, the opportunity to indulge my and conservationists. We support passion for American History. Knowing that these The NRA Foundation in a big way sculptures are being used to preserve our American because they support our lifestyle in culture and helping to pass along to future generations a big way.” this proud heritage is immensely gratifying.” Founded 28 years ago by Marc Another significant member of fueling this and his father Eric, Big Sky Carvers relationship, Kern Stevenson, Big Sky Carvers VP of began specializing in wooden duck Marketing, adds, “In working with The NRA Foundation decoy carvings. Their decoys and and John da Silva, I have found it deeply rewarding later bears and other wildlife grew knowing our partnership is a contributing factor to the to achieve worldwide recognition. success of The NRA Foundation.” Big Sky Carvers That success allowed them to National Manager of Volunteer Fund-raising for sculptor Rick Terry gather a team of dedicated artists Friends of NRA, John C. da Silva further commented, to delve into further expressions in other mediums such “Our success with Friends of NRA is dependant upon as sculpture, home accent and gallery pieces. Thus, the great volunteers and numerous relationships we build foundation was set to be in a position to promote wildlife within the industry with companies like Big Sky Carvers. and hunting conservation—a cause very near and dear to They believe in our mission and support our cause. This the company’s heart. It seems only fitting that the road interdependent relationship is continuously evolving, would eventually lead to the NRA. and our success at the grassroots level is dependant upon “Our relationship with the NRA’s Kyle Weaver began, vendor support and great products. Over the years, Big frankly, as simply a merchandise vendor,” notes Pierce. Sky Carvers has been a leader and their products have “But as we developed a closer working relationship enabled Friends of NRA to generate several millions in with Kyle and other staff members, we came to better fund-raising to The NRA Foundation.” understand the mission and objectives of the organization. At that point we really got caught up in the spirit and To learn more about Big Sky Carvers, attend a Friends of have prioritized NRA support since then.” NRA banquet in your area today! Visit www.friendsofnra.org

That NRA support meant easily dipping into the or call (800) 672-3888 x1354 for more information. Denver Bryan Photo:

4 TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 Big Sky Carvers and Friends of NRA Tradition Conservation

In 2006, Big Sky Carvers and Montana Silversmiths joined forces with additional investors to form an umbrella company called Group Montana, Inc. Under this umbrella both brands operate independently & while sharing resources to help each brand reach higher ground. The Group Montana, Inc. family of brands includes Big Sky Silver, Montana Lifestyles, Big Sky Gifts, Cowboy Kickers and Big Sky Candle Company. Additional information may be found at www. bigskycarvers.com and www.montanasilversmiths. com.

TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 5 ENDOWMENT & PLANNED GIVING

Heritage Society Holds Annual Event

in Fall Honors Planned Giving Donors By Brooke A. Berthelsen Assistant Director, Planned Giving

n October 11-13, 2007, the It was a beautiful weekend as approximately 50 Heritage Society members and guests enjoyed the three-day event. Heritage Society, NRA’s Attendees had a chance to visit with NRA officers and Fairfaxstaff and take in the sights at NRA headquarters, as well as planned giving donor recog- Washington, D.C. Events and activities were focused on the Second Amendment and included dinner with Executive nition program, held its annual Vice-President Wayne LaPierre, an exclusive tour of the National Firearms Museum lead by the senior curator, Fall in Fairfax event. This event followed by dinner with the Executive Director of NRA- isO designed to honor those people who have provided for ILA Chris Cox, and a dinner cruise on the Potomac River to culminate a memorable weekend. Attendees also learned NRA or any of its affiliated organizations through a bequest about the opportunities available to them for supporting the Second Amendment through The NRA Foundation. or life income gift, or who have named NRA as beneficiary Future donor events are planned across the country, including sites in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Mexico. on a life insurance policy or retirement account. The next Heritage Society event will take place on May 15,

6 TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 Above: Guests at NRA Heritage Society’s Annual Fall in Fairfax Event enjoy a guided What is the tour of the National Firearms Museum by Phil Schreier, the museum’s senior curator. Right: NRA Heritage Society The Heritage Society recognizes Charter Ambassador Heritage Society? Member Larry Corson members and friends of the Association and NRA Executive who have provided for NRA or any of its Vice President Wayne LaPierre at Fall in affiliated organizations through a bequest Fairfax 2007. or life income gift, or who have named NRA as beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account. The goal of the Heritage Society is in Louisville, Ky., in conjunction with the 2008 NRA to acknowledge the generosity of the Annual Meetings and Exhibits. Fall in Fairfax is scheduled benefactors who have made such provisions to take place October 9-11 at NRA Headquarters in and, by their example, encourage others Fairfax, Va. Plans are currently underway to make this to consider year a memorable event for all in attendance. Mark your

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Interested in leaving a gift to The NRA Foundation or another one of NRA’s affiliates through your will or trust? The following is suggested wording for your attorney to use when crafting your documents: “I give, devise, and bequeath ______(cash, securities, real Leaving a Gift estate, firearms, coin collections, artwork, etc.) to ______the (Designate one: National Rifle Association, NRA-Institute for Legislative Action, The NRA Foundation, Inc., NRA Special through Your Will Contribution Fund, or NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund), 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. This bequest shall be used for the (give a specific program or endowment name or indicate that it is for ‘unrestricted/general purposes as shall be determined by its Board of Trustees’).” The NRA Office of Advancement staff would be pleased to provide you with additional information about The NRA Foundation’s various endowments or talk to you about your specific plans. Call (800) 672-4581 to speak with a planned giving professional today. Note: This is an example and is not intended to replace the advice of a NRA Executive Vice President, Wayne LaPierre and his wife Susan licensed attorney. Please seek professional advice in constructing your life enjoy a visit with Heritage Society Charter Ambassador Members Tom documents. & Becky Sue Yackley of Oswego, IL.

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8 07021_LaPierreAd.indd 1 TRADITIONS 7/11/07• Quarter 1:27:47 1: PM 2008 August Busch III, a lifelong hunter and conservationist, is impressed with NRA’s Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Since 1985, this program has given more than a million young hunters the best outdoors experience and expertise available anywhere. August Busch III thinks that’s worthwhile. So he pledged to fund it with a $250,000 contribution—and he’s challenging fellow hunters and gun owners to match his gift with an additional $500,000. Th e bottom line? If you want to help perpetuate America’s hunting traditions, now’s your chance to see your fi nancial support for hunting multiplied. So fund the Youth Hunter Education Challenge with your gift today. Call 1-877-NRA-GIVE You won’t just give young people an introduction to the shooting sports that they might not otherwise get. You’ll also help keep an American tradition—and the freedom that goes with it—alive and thriving for future generations.

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NRA WHITTINGTON CENTER ADVENTURE CAMP

he NRA Whittington Center Adventure and training principles and utilizes techniques consistent Camp is the most unique, challenging with those developed and taught by the National Rifle and comprehensive junior shooting and Association. outdoor program in the country today. After learning the basic fundamentals with each type of Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de firearm, campers will be introduced to several competitive Cristo Mountains, its natural beauty and disciplines such as: high power rifleBe silhouette out to 500a Part of the Adventure ! wealthT of history truly make this camp an adventure. meters, 1000 yard rifle shooting, trap, skeet, sporting clays, The Whittington Center encompasses 33,300 acres muzzleloader bulls-eye/silhouette and pistol bulls-eye/ ranging from 6,300 to 8,100 feet in elevation. Breathtaking silhouette. views, outstanding climate and hospitality, and an array The curriculum includes emphasis on the development of wildlife such as elk, deer, antelope and turkey make the of hunting ethics and responsibilities, map reading, Whittington Center a place every adventure camper will orienteering, outdoor survival, camp preparation, camp enjoy. Expect summer temperatures to reach 90 degrees cooking, game tracking, game calling, game stalking, field as the high and between 40 and 50 degrees as the low. dressing and a walk-through hunt (using paper targets). Afternoon showers occur at times, but usually do not last Hunter/landowner relations are also emphasized during for long. the course, along with leadership and team spirit, which is The Whittington Adventure Camp offers an age- instilled through group involvement and cooperation. Each appropriate curriculum for the outdoors and firearm camper will be required to demonstrate the safe handling enthusiasts. The campers hail from both urban and rural of their firearms and the shooting skills learned in the environments in all 50 states, some Canadian provinces, classes, during their walk-through hunt. Additionally, the and several foreign countries. Typically, campers share a hunting and outdoor skills learned in the classroom will be strong interest in the outdoors, a desire to learn more about utilized during the four-day campout and photo safari. Each recreational and competitive shooting, camping, hunting, camper, upon successful completion will receive a New and a real sense of adventure. Mexico Hunters Education certificate and a Whittington Occurring twice each year, each session takes place Adventure “Certificate of Completion.” Campers exhibiting during the last two weeks of June and the first two weeks of appropriate leadership skills will be encouraged to return to July. During each session, 48 young adults between the ages future Whittington Adventure sessions as a Counselor-in- of 13 and 17 learn basic firearms safety, fundamentals and Training. marksmanship skills. The instruction in these skills includes Awards for the competitive phases are recognized at the rifle, pistol, shotgun and muzzleloaders, complemented with end of each discipline, with an overall awards banquet on a very extensive and comprehensive hunters education the last evening of camp. Parents are invited to attend the program. During the first ten days, campers learn and final awards banquet. practice these skills. For each instructional phase, two The Whittington Center provides all necessary instructors and four counselors oversee 12 campers. equipment for the campers, except toiletries, clothing The Whittington Center has successfully conducted the and a few camping necessities. No personal firearms will Whittington Adventure Camp since 1988. Utilizing NRA be allowed to be brought to the camp by the campers. A Certified Instructors, the curriculum follows educational compete list of necessary items campers are required to

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bring with them will be included in an information packet conduct the Whittington Adventure. The Whittington provided two months prior to the camp. Adventure is funded and operated by camper fees, in- The cost of the Whittington Adventure is included kind contributions from Adventure Camp supporters, and in the application. This covers the cost of housing, food, support from various companies. ammunition and equipment utilized by a camper, making this camp one of the more affordable in today’s market. Register your son, daughter, grandchild, today! If you would like Today, the Whittington Center is recognized as the to donate to this program or have further questions regarding the premier shooting facility in the United States. There is Whittington Adventure Camp, please call (505) 445-3615 or not a more appropriate facility in the nation on which to visit www.nrawc.org.

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Upcoming NRA Annual Meeting Sponsorships in Louisville, Kentucky

he NRA Foundation National Events consist of two major auctions: the National NRA Foundation Banquet and the Sportsmen’s Luncheon & Auction, both of which offer an unprecedented mix of guided hunts, quality custom firearms, trips and other unique items. These events will take place at NRA’s 137th Annual TMeetings in Louisville, Ky., May 15-20, 2008. The National NRA Foundation Banquet will start can feast their eyes upon more than 100 auction items while the festivities Thursday evening, May 15, in the Cascade making bids in the silent auction, or join in the games and Ballroom at the Downtown Convention Center. Sponsored special drawings throughout the night. There will also be by Sportsman’s Warehouse, Brunton and Gerber Legendary guest speakers, including NRA leaders, to address the crowd. Blades, the banquet provides attendees with plenty of The live auction begins shortly after dessert is served and entertainment along with a three-course meal. Ticket holders provides a great amount of entertainment with a talented

12 TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 auctioneer calling off items, bids and buy-outs. The National NRA Foundation Banquet will sell out quickly so be sure to reserve your spot ahead of time by visiting www.nraam.org or Sponsor Spotlight calling (800) 672-3888 ext. 1369. Tickets are $60 per person or $600 for a table of ten. Sportsman’s Warehouse, America’s Premier Outfitter, On Friday, May 16, visitors can attend the 4th Annual was founded under the idea of serving the outdoor Sportsmen’s Luncheon & Auction. Exclusively sponsored enthusiast exclusively by Bass Pro Shops, the event begins at 11:00 a.m. in with a simple mission the South Wing Conference Center at the Kentucky of the Great Indoors Expo Center. This event offers show-goers a place to rest for those who love the their feet while enjoying a three-course meal with special Great Outdoors. Whether drawings and activities. Like the Thursday night banquet, it’s for fishing, hunting, camping or any other outdoor there will be raffles drawings, games as well as both silent pursuit, they’ve got it all. Visit them online at www. and live auctions with several exclusive hunts, trips, sportsmanswarehouse.com. firearms and more! Tickets are $35 per person, and like the National NRA Foundation Banquet, sell out quickly. Visit Located in Riverton, Wyoming, Brunton is the world’s www.nraam.org or call (800) 672-3888 ext. 1369 to reserve innovative leader in the development and production your place in this special event. of premium optics, outfitter camping equipment, Individuals also have the unique opportunity to headlamps, join a select group of proud Americans whose love and instruments, and a commitment to the shooting sports will ensure its vitality universe of other for years to come through the The NRA Foundation tools to make your time in the field more endearing. This National Events Sponsor Program. As a 2008 National is your hunt…this is your Brunton. Visit them online at NRA Foundation Event Sponsor you will be entitled to a number of benefits—notably the Colonel Theodore www.brunton.com. Roosevelt sponsor sculpture, NRA embossed multi-tool, sponsor hat, and complimentary ticket(s) to the National Established in 1939, Gerber Legendary Blades has a NRA Foundation Banquet. Most importantly, 100 percent reputation for making quality knives of innovative design, of your sponsorship pledge will go to the NRA Foundation. designed by famous knife makers. They design the tools, Upon purchase of your National Sponsorship, you will knives and outdoor gear that be entered into a special drawing for the 2008 NRA Gun are essential, not only for the of the Year, the Weatherby Orion D’Italia Over/Under task at hand, but for bringing 12ga Shotgun. With your support as a NRA Foundation back something lost, our self- National Events Sponsor, future generations will enjoy the reliance. Visit them online at same rights and privileges that have helped shape our lives. www.gerbergear.com. Tickets for these events will be available in February, 2008. For more information on becoming an individual Bass Pro Shops strives every day to honor our nation’s sponsor of the 2008 NRA Foundation National Events, call precious natural resources, and to give each customer (800) 672-3888 x1369, or visit www.nraam.org. “More Outdoors For Your All proceeds from the auctions are to directly benefit the Money.” The people of Bass Pro NRA Foundation in supporting their mission: “To promote Shops are strongly committed firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills to the principles of sound of those participating in the shooting sports, and to educate the conservation. They hope to general public about firearms in their historic, technological and bring future generations and artistic context. Funds granted by the NRA Foundation benefit especially young people to love the outdoors as we do, a variety of constituencies throughout the United States including and so continue our nation’s rich outdoor heritage. Visit children, youth, women, individuals with physical disabilities, them online at www.basspro.com. gun collectors, law enforcement officers and hunters.” Visit www.nrafoundation.org to learn more.

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is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization Help Finance The NRA Foundation that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearm-related Without Spending Anything public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other There is a new way to to…well, you do the math. organizations that defend and foster the contribute to The NRA Foundation, It’s worth noting that PETA is Second Amendment rights of all law- and it doesn’t cost you a cent. one of the charities benefiting from abiding Americans. These activities are The search engine goodsearch.com, their listing. What more incentive is designed to promote firearms and hunting which functions just like Yahoo (and needed to explore this? safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of is in fact powered by Yahoo), allows If you want to try this method of those participating in the shooting sports, visitors to designate a charity each time contributing, visit www.goodsearch. and to educate the general public about they use the site. Goodsearch donates com. You’ll see two boxes. The firearms in their historic, technological, 50 percent of its revenue, most of which bottom box asks, “Who do you and artistic context. Funds granted by comes from advertising, to the charities goodsearch for?” Just type “The NRA The NRA Foundation benefit a variety designated, based on how often those Foundation.” A sentence in red will of constituencies throughout the United charities are specified by users. appear saying, “Search now and money States, including children, youth, women, Goodsearch estimates that if will go to your designated cause.” individuals with physical disabilities, gun 1,000 supporters of a charity did two Then go to the upper box and type in collectors, law enforcement officers, searches a day, it would generate whatever topic you choose, just as you hunters, and competitive shooters. For $7,300 a year for the specified group. would in Yahoo, Google, etc. more information about The NRA With about 80 million gun owners That’s all there is to it. Foundation, visit www.nrafoundation.org. in the United States, two searches a day with The NRA Foundation Established in 1990, The NRA designated as the charity works out Foundation, Inc. (“NRA Foundation”)

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Auction Guide 08corr.indd 1 3/13/08 1:36:04 PM National NRA Foundation sponsored by: Banquet & Auction Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Louisville Downtown Convention Center All proceeds from the auctions will benefit The NRA Foundation’s mission: “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 including children, youth, women, individuals with physical disabilities, gun collectors, law enforcement officers and hunters.” Here’s a sneak peek of items that will be available at the 2008 Annual Meetings… The Savage Model 110 50th Anniversary is a with non-hunters $150 per day. The hunting Matched Charles Daly Set (Picture Below) NRA Office of Advancement, Planned Giving classic-styled short action chambered in season goes from February to November. Field This is a special limited-edition set with matched .300 Savage. The rifle has a high-grade floorplate prep is included and $1,000 per hunter for trophy serial numbers of the Charles Daly 1873 single- with 24kt gold plating and an etching that says, processing is included. Airfare is not included. action revolver and the Charles Daly 1892 lever- ����������������������������������������������� Value: $6,100 action rifle. One of only 25 numbered sets, both It has 24kt gold-plated, double-barrel bands, are chambered in .45LC and are gold plated. This a 24kt gold-plated trigger and a semi-fancy Ten-Day Hunt in South Africa set comes complete with an “Old West” hardwood American walnut stock. Afrika Barrel & Bow Safaris display and carrying case. If you don’t win this Value: $1,724 www.barrelandbow.com set at the auction, call 877-NRA-GIVE to find out This package includes two hunters at Afrika how you can obtain one of these special sets Ruger SP101 Barrel and Bow Safaris’ luxurious lodging, at no cost when you establish a Charitable Gift Academy of Personal Protection which includes electricity and plumbing. Annuity with The NRA Foundation, Inc. & Security Accommodations include stay in ranch or www.appstraining.com chalet, guide services, meals, drop off and pick Remington 11-87 Super Mag. The Ruger SP101 small-framed double-action up from the airport, a tracker and skinner, field AcuSport revolver offers strength and simplicity and ease prep and laundry services. Hunting season runs www.acusport.com of maintenance while still handling powerful from April to October. Additional hunters can Reliability has always been a longstanding .357 Mag cartridges. This model features a be added at $425 per day with non-hunters at hallmark of Remington. The Model 11-87 is no 2 ¼-inch barrel and a smaller cushioned-grip $200 per day. Field prep, caping and salting are exception. Its patented pressure-compensating system with no exposed metal at the back strap. included. Trophy fees are not included. Airfare is gas system is the biggest reason why. The same Its patented triple-locking cylinder mechanism not included. gun you use one day on the skeet range can securely locks the cylinder into the frame at the Value: $8,500 be used the next day in the goose blind. And front, rear and bottom. while many have tried to copy its dependable Value: $572 Cimarron Type II Richards Conversion performance and versatility, none have come remotely close. Its superior shock absorption, .44 Colt when combined with the soft-shooting Model 11- Three-Day African Hunt Guns and Leather 87 action, facilitates rapid, accurate follow-up shots African Days Hunting www.gunsandleather.com and gives you more confidence on your first shot. www.africandays.com This is the Type II Richards conversion of the 1860 The Model 11-87 is redefining semi-automatic Enjoy this amazing starter pack for a dream Colt Army revolver and has an 8-inch barrel. This shotgun performance, year after year, buck after hunt. Four people—two hunters and two replica is rare and is intended to be a limited- bird. This is a 12 gauge with a 23-inch barrel. non-hunters—will travel to Namibia, Africa, to production model by Cimarron. Externally, Value: $1,241 experience the thrill of the hunt as well as to take Cimarron’s Richards II is virtually identical to the in beautiful Namibia while staying in a luxury original: It has the same basic design, with a hunting camp. All guides have completed the loading gate for the cylinder instead of a swing- Model 110 50th Anniversary Namibian Academy for Tourism and Hospitality out cylinder, a one-piece walnut grip, an ejector Savage Arms tour guide diploma and are very knowledgeable rod with a large knob and simple, fixed, notch www.savagearms.com and professional. The hunt can be taken through and blade sights. If you shoot cowboy action, Savage celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 2009 and upgraded according to African Days’ then this is the gun you should be carrying. Model 110 with a special edition of 1,000 rifles. price list. Additional Hunters are $385 per day Value: $479

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The stainless steel Ruger 10-22 hunting and four days photo safari at the world The selector switch has been moved to the left with custom internal parts was supplied by famous Kruger National Park. Accommodations side of the receiver and has three positions. The Grandmasters LLC. The gunstock was painted include a ranch house or chalet. The hunting large lever on the right side acts as the safety with the thought of remembering the founding season runs from April to October. The hunt lever only. Century International Arms, North fathers of our country and to honor those who can be upgraded according to price list. America’s largest importer/exporter of surplus gave their lives to protect the freedoms that Additional hunters can be added for $425 per firearms and accessories, has catered to the we have today. The gunstock was sanded and day with non-hunters at $200 per day. Youth are collector, hunter and shooter for over 40 years. refined from its original molding to give it a welcome to come as observers and rates can Value: $699 smooth finish. It was hand-painted with 24 karat be negotiated for children under 12. Field prep, gold leaf lettering. Its receiver is engraved “1 of caping and salting are included. Trophy fees are 1 NRA 2008.” not included. Hunt arrival and departure are Value: $2,600 through Polokwane International Airport. Airfare is not included. Fort Knox Protector 6031 Value: $11,500 Fort Knox Henry Golden Boy 10th Anniversary www.ftknox.com BSA Venturing Edition (Picture Above) FBI crime statistics reveal that one in four homes Henry Repeating Arms Antler Leg Coffee Table will be burglarized in the next five years. Let www.henryrepeating.com Antler Art of the Plains the Protector from Fort Knox prevent you from In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of www.antlerartoftheplains.com becoming another statistic. This safe is jet black Venturing, Henry Repeating Arms Company, an This one-of-a-kind antler leg coffee table features and features a 14-gun capacity, beige carpeted Official Licensee of the Boy Scouts of America, is Osage orange wood. The self-taught artist creates interior, an electronic lock, NRA logo, gold trim pleased to present the Special Edition Golden rustic, Western lighting, furniture and sculptures and can withstand a 1,680 degree fire. It’s UL Boy Commemorative Venturing Rifle. This rifle is from shed deer, moose and elk antlers. Antler Art security listed, fire certified and weighs 850 lbs. being produced in limited production runs to of the Plains can be seen at booth #349. Value: $3,300 commemorate a decade of growth, adventure Value: $5,500 and service by the Venturing Program and to Custom AR-15 Target Rifle honor its code to treasure, preserve and enrich Lauer Custom Weaponry our American heritage. The Golden Boy .22 is Benelli R1 www.lauerweaponry.com laser etched with a specially designed 10th Benelli This custom AR-15 target rifle has a DuraCoat Anniversary Venturing logo on the rifle stock. www.benelliusa.com finish and official NRA Louisville 2008 logo. Its After engraving, artisans individually hand paint The Benelli R1 is chambered in .300 Win. Mag. upper and lower receivers are made to Lauer the stock using multiple acrylic shades to match and has a 24-inch barrel. This semi-auto rifle is Custom Weaponry’s (LCW) specifications by the colors and symbolism of the Venturing a totally original rifle design from the engineers Lewis Machine & Tool. LCW squares the barrel program. It has an American walnut stock, is who revolutionized the semi-auto shotgun. in the upper receiver and trues the bolts to the chambered in .22LR and has a 20-inch barrel. It With 21st-century styling, combined with barrel extension. As with all LCW15 long-range has a brass buttplate, and a blued barrel and lever. Benelli’s high-tech rotary bolt head and ARGO rifles, this model is test fired and “accurized.” Value: $650 operating system, the R1 has set a new standard Each rifle must meet LCW’s goal of ½ MOA. It’s for semi-auto sporting rifles. Sculptured scoped with a Leupold Mark 4 with illuminated select walnut blends with the R1’s contoured NRA Edition Henry Golden Boy reticle and is finished in the Leupold Dark Earth magazine and receiver to form beautiful and Henry Repeating Arms color. This LCW15 Target/Varmint model is unique lines never before created for a sporting www.henryrepeating.com finished in LCW’s proprietary finish, DuraCoat, rifle. Along with beauty, the R1’s ARGO system This award-winning, customized Henry the finest firearm finish on the planet. has a unique gas cylinder positioned just in Golden Boy features NRA embellishments. This Value: $3,295 front of the rifle’s chamber, which allows for remarkable firearm has a 12-round capacity and short operating rods and reduced recoil. an American walnut stock. It has an adjustable Value: $1,265 Custom Handgun Case/1873 Single- buckhorn-type rear sight, a brasslite receiver, a Action NRA Charles Daly brass buttplate and a blued barrel. Jim Hasson Value: $480 Navajo Necklace & Earring Set The 1873 single-action .45LC revolver is one of Lincoln Billy the most popular and recognizable firearms Five-Day Hunt in Spain The Navajo reservation is located in the Four in American history. Originally designed by Hunt Trip Spain Corners area of the Southwest, encompassing Samuel Colt, this revolver has stood the test www.hunttripspain.com portions of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado of time. The revolver features simulated ivory One hunter and one non-hunter will take this and Utah. Driven by the spirit of his ancestors, grips with a special gold NRA medallion and opportunity to visit Spain on a five-day guided Lincoln Billy of the Navajo Nation has crafted a 4 ¾-inch barrel. The case, handmade by Jim hunt for red stag, fallow deer, mouflon sheep or this beautiful necklace and earring set. The Hasson, features walnut with Gaboon Ebony aoudad, while staying four nights in a traditional design is a modern interpretation of his ancestry. inlay and the NRA logo. Inside you will find an 19th century country house. Hunting season

Auction Guide 08corr.indd 3 3/13/08 1:36:16 PM runs from spring to fall or winter. The hunt is $350 and single is $275. needs to be taken by the end of 2009. The Transportation to and hunt can be upgraded to include ibex, chamois, from the airport is not European roe deer and feral goat. Additional included. This package hunters cost $715 per day with non-hunters expires in March 2009. costing $250 per day. Field prep and trophy Airfare is not included. fees are not included. Transportation to and Value: $1,400 from the airport in Barcelona is included. Airfare is not included. Value: $4,825 Ruger 50th Anniversary Ruger 50th Anniversary Blackhawk Revolver Set Blackhawk Revolver Set Wood Turning Sturm Ruger Elvie Jackson www.ruger.com This beautiful maple-burl piece features unique This year, the Ruger Studio is offering the Five-Day Hunt in New Zealand craftsmanship from Elvie Jackson. The entire special edition 50th Anniversary Blackhawk Timberline Outfitting piece was turned from a bowl of maple. Elvie Revolver Set. Ruger tucked away a number www.timberlineoutfitting.com Jackson began turning wood in 1994 and has of the .357 Anniversary models with an This is the hunt of a lifetime! Hunt for five days in developed a new style of woodturning that he eye toward combining them with the .44 the magnificent South Island of New Zealand for calls the “connected series.” Anniversary model for a once-in-a-lifetime Gold Medal red stag and Himalayan Tahr with Value: $800 offer. Now, for the first time ever, Sturm Ruger world-renowned author and regular American is making available a matched set of these Hunter magazine contributor Ron Spomer. two very popular revolvers. Each set will have This hunt will be featured in an upcoming TV Ten-Day Hunt in South Africa two anniversary revolvers, a .357 and a .44 with Mel’s African Safaris program. The hunt, to take place in April or matching serial numbers. They will be sold with www.melsafricansafaris.com May 2009 during peak season, will include a dark wood presentation case featuring a glass This 10-day rifle hunt for two hunters in five-star accommodations, all meals, airport top with a “Ruger Red” silk-screened logo and a South Africa doesn’t just offer the excitement pickup/drop-off, trophy preparation, hunting dark green padded liner. of a good hunt, but also the warmth and licenses and trophy fees. The hunt can be Value: $1,350 hospitality of a comfortable lodge. All hunts are upgraded to include all South Pacific species conducted on prime hunting territory, which according to Timberline Outfitting’s price list. are privately owned conservation areas on Smith & Wesson .500 Magnum Additional hunters can be added for $660 per thousands of acres in the Limpopo Province day with non-hunters at $440 per day. Hunt Smith & Wesson arrival and departure through Christchurch, New of South Africa. Game to be hunted will be www.smith-wesson.com determined by the hunter. Hunting season Zealand. Airfare is not included. (Included with The Model 500 is an awesome showpiece for this donation are a Weatherby Vanguard Back is April to October. Additional hunters can be Smith & Wesson. Featuring a five-round cylinder added for $400 per day with non-hunters at Country and a Leupold VX-III.) and four-inch barrel, this firearm is sure to draw Value: $25,800 $195 per day. Field prep, caping and salting attention. It has a stainless steel finish with an are not included. Trophy fees are not included. absorbing trigger system. Accommodations include a ranch house or Value: $1,256 Weatherby Mark V chalet with all meals and non-alcoholic drinks. Weatherby The winner must pay a $500 booking fee. Hunt www.weatherby.com arrival and departure are through Polokwane This custom shop Mark V is chambered in .300 Three-Day Texas Deer Hunt Weatherby and has a 26-inch, hand-lapped International Airport. Airfare is not included. Southern Outdoor Experience Hunts LLC barrel with an 11-degree target crown. The Value: $8,500 www.soehunts.com firearm also comes with a black Monte Carlo Hunt Texas whitetail deer at this fantastic ranch. stock made of Aramid, graphic cross-directional One lucky hunter and one non-hunter will get UM-1 Ultra Match AR-15 fibers and fiberglass. to enjoy this three-day hunt that includes field Olympic Arms Value: $1,569 www.olyarms.com prep, trophy fees and license fee. Hunting This match-grade AR-15 rifle is chambered in season is from November 1 to January 4. The .223 Remington. It features an aluminum-forged hunt can be upgraded. Additional hunter Upland-Bird Hunt for Two White Creek Hunting Lodge receiver, black matte anodized and parkerized costs are determined by package. Airfare is not www.whitecreekhuntinglodge.com steel parts. This is a gas-operated, semi-auto rifle. included. Two hunters and two non-hunters will enjoy Value: $1,074 Value: $3,000 this two-day upland-bird hunt in beautiful South Carolina. You will have the opportunity to Three-Day Golf Package for Four ProFusion Package hunt quality quail (20), pheasant (2) and chukar Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club Ten Point Crossbow (4). The lodge offers accommodations with www.playrancho.com www.tenpointcrossbows.com true Southern hospitality. Hunting season runs This trip features three days and two nights The Pro Fusion shoots with pinpoint accuracy from October 1 to March 20 and the hunt can in Rancho Viejo, Texas. This package features and generates speeds comfortably exceeding be taken in 2009. The hunt can be upgraded unlimited golf and a shared cart on two 300 fps. It features TenPoint’s field-proven to include extra quail, pheasant and chukar. championship golf courses. A bucket of range HL limb with Fast Flight cables and string, Additional hunters can be added at $600 per balls and full breakfast accommodations in a classic RollerTouch trigger (patent pending), person and non-hunters can be added at $75 deluxe two-bedroom villa are included. Villa lightweight and maneuverable Verton molded per night. A license is required. Hunt arrival and includes living room, dining room, kitchen camo combination FST thumbhole stock and departure are through Greenville-Spartanburg and two bedrooms with a terrace to the golf barrel design. Airport. Airfare is not included. course. The cost of adding an additional couple Value: $699 Value: $1,380

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Remington 700 CDL blackpowder season, running September valleys situated in Saskatchewan, Canada. AcuSport through October. With over 20,000 acres of Additional hunters are $3,500 while non-hunters www.acusport.com Kansas rolling hills, prairie meadows, grain are $250 per day. The hunt can be upgraded This Remington Model 700 CDL (Classic Deluxe) fields, meandering creeks and streams through to include elk and whitetail. Accommodations offers renowned accuracy with stylized design hardwood timber, wildlife and whitetail deer include a fully modern cabin with hunt in a one-of-a-kind custom painted stock. It are abundant. Game to be hunted includes transportation on horseback. Trophy fees and features a 24-inch carbon steel barrel with a whitetails and coyotes. Lodging is in a rustic, field prep are not included. A $50 license is four-round capacity magazine. Finished off two-story limestone building, built in 1900. The required. Airfare is not included. with the revolutionary R3 recoil pad, even hunt can be taken through 2009. Additional Value: $3,500 the unwelcome “punch” of the high-powered hunters cost $3,250 with non-hunters at $100 magnums is significantly diminished. per day. Caping and quartering are included. Value: $1,500 A $70 hunting license and a $300 deer permit Springfield 1911 Mil Spec .45 are not included. Hunt arrival and departure are Coldwell Banker Real Estate through Harveyville, Kan. Airfare is not included. This Springfield Armory Model 1911-A1 GI Six-Day Alaskan Adventure Value: $3,250 Mil-Spec. is chambered in .45 ACP and has a Alaska Legends Adventure Resort five-inch barrel. It has a black-matte finish, fixed www.alaskalegends.com sights, checkered grips with “U.S.” on both sides This trip includes five nights/six days of and a checkered back strap. lodging for one person at the impeccable Value: $750 Alaska Legends Lodge, exceptional cuisine and complimentary spirits. Fishing from the privacy of the Lodge’s Kenai River bank and a Seven-Day Hunt in Namibia Two-Day Corsican Ram and soak in the hot tub under the midnight sun will Bergzicht Game Lodge be an experience of a lifetime. The trip must www.bergzicht-hunting.com Fallow Hunt Easton View Outfitters be taken during the 2008 season and can be One lucky hunter will experience this seven-day www.eastonviewoutfitters.com upgraded for additional activities. An additional guided hunt at Bergzicht Game Lodge located Two hunters and two non-hunters will guest costs $2,855. This package includes just south of Windhoek, Namibia. This hunt is experience hunting in New York for Corsican transportation to and from the airport. Fishing for Kalahari oryx, red hartebeest or Kalahari Ram and fallow deer. Adventures at Easton licenses, processing and shipping of fish and springbuck and can be upgraded to include View Outfitters are considered an unparalleled ground transportation are not included. Airfare southern greater kudu, blue or black wildebeest, outdoor experience. The package provides is not included. warthog, steenbuck, duiker, blesbuck and a lodge that is set up to cater to all guests, Value: $2,855 eland. Field preparation, license/permit fees including non-hunters who want to be part of and trophy fees are included. Hunting season the outdoor experience. The hunt can be taken is February through November and the hunt Ten-Day Safari for Two Hunters through 2009 and can be upgraded to include can be taken in 2009. Additional hunters Antelope for Africa Safaris elk and whitetail. Field prep and trophy fees and non-hunters can be added according to www.bwanamel.com are included. Additional hunters can be added Bergzicht Game Lodge’s price list. Hunt arrival Stop dreaming, come to South Africa and according to Easton View Outfitters’ price list. and departure are through Hosea Kutako experience the hunting adventure of a Non-hunters can be added at $100 per night. International Airport. Airfare is not included. lifetime with this 10-day hunt for two hunters. Hunt arrival and departure through Albany, NY. Value: $4,400 Accommodations include a ranch house or The airfare is not included. chalet. Hunting season runs from April to Value: $6,000 October. Hunts can be upgraded according to a price list. Additional hunters can be added 1875 Schofield Cavalry Model Revolver for $425 per day with non-hunters at $200 per Brighton Arms Three-Day South Carolina Quail Hunt day. Field prep, caping and salting are included. www.brightonarms3030.com Harris Springs Sportsman’s Preserve Trophy fees are not included. Hunt arrival and The legendary 1875 Schofield was one of the www.harrissprings.com departure are through Polokwane International most popular revolvers of the Old West. This Two hunters will enjoy this fantastic three- Airport. Airfare is not included. Smith & Wesson single-action, top-break day quail hunt at Harris Springs Sportsman’s Value: $8,500 revolver was originally a Model No. 3 that was Preserve. While on your hunt you will enjoy modified by Major George W. Schofield for the first-class accommodations including a private Antler Leg Coffee Table U.S. Cavalry and was issued along with the Colt chef at South Carolina’s only Orvis-endorsed Single-Action Army. With its quick reloading Wingshooting Lodge. Two morning guided Antler Art of the Plains capabilities, the Schofield became the handgun www.antlerartoftheplains.com hunts and two afternoon guided hunts are of choice with Lawmen, Cowboys and Outlaws included. Field prep and license/permit fees This one-of-a-kind antler leg coffee table like Jesse James. It features a blued frame, features Osage orange wood. This self-taught are included. The hunting season goes from cylinder and barrel, case-hardened trigger guard, October 1 to March 31 and can be taken in 2009. artist creates rustic, Western lighting, furniture latch and hammer and walnut stocks with and sculptures from shed deer, moose and elk The hunt can be upgraded to include pheasant cartouche. Its barrel is seven inches long. and chukar. Airfare is not included. antlers. Antler Art of the Plains can be seen at Value: $995 booth #349. Value: $3,300 Value: $5,500 Two-Day Bison Hunt in Canada Henry Big Boy, NRA Edition Five-Day Kansas Whitetail Hunt Bucks Forever Ranch Henry Repeating Arms Bell Wildlife www.bucksforeverranch.com www.henryrepeating.com www.bellwildlife.com Enjoy this two-day bison hunt for one hunter at This Henry Big Boy with NRA embellishments This is a five-day Kansas whitetail hunt for one Bucks Forever Trophy Ranch, which is nestled in will compliment any gun owner’s collection. hunter with lodging and meals during the 5,000 acres of rolling hills and naturally wooded The Big Boy .44 Mag. has a 10-round capacity

Auction Guide 08corr.indd 5 3/13/08 1:36:19 PM and features a straight-grip American walnut thrill of hunting the best quality trophies in their arrival and departure are through Sylvester, Ga. stock, an adjustable marble semi-buckhorn natural habitat. Hunt magnificent Oryx in the arid Airfare is not included. rear sight with a white diamond insert and areas of Namibia and Greater Kudu on the banks Value: $2,000 a brass-beaded front sight. It also has a solid of the Limpopo River of South Africa. This will be M1 Garand Iwo Jima (Picture Left) brass receiver, a brass buttplate and a brass a trip to remember. Accommodations are private Springfield Armory barrel band. chalets with bathrooms. The hunt can be taken www.springfieldarmory.com Value: $880 through 2009 and can be upgraded according To pay proper tribute to those who changed to Jannie Otto Safaris’ price list. Field prep and the path of history in the year 1945, Henry Lever .30-30 trophy fees are not included. Hunt arrival and Springfield Armory produced just 1,945 of Henry Repeating Arms departure are through Windhoek Airport. Airfare these commemorative M1 Garands. Each one www.henryrepeating.com is not included. is stowed in a custom-crafted, military style Henry Repeating Arms expands its lineup Value: $15,600 wooden crate along with a limited edition of American-made rifles with the addition lithograph print of the Iwo Jima Battleship of the new Henry Lever .30-30. This Seven-Day South African Hunt for Two with an autograph by the artist. This rifle firearm has an FNRA stock embellishment. NB Safaris exhibits all of the authentic details and It’s drilled and tapped to accommodate www.nbsafaris.co.za workmanship of the original 1945 M1 Garand a scope. It has an easy-to-feed tubular This seven-day South African plains game and includes a certificate of authenticity. It design, an American walnut stock, fully hunt for two includes services of a licensed is chambered in .30-06. Also included is the adjustable sights and the exceptionally professional, a hunting vehicle, airport transfers, book “Flags of our Fathers” by James Bradley smooth lever-action design for which serviced accommodation, all meals and drinks, and a copy of the “Heroes of Iwo Jima” DVD Henry rifles are famous. Capable of and skinning and field preparation of trophies. narrated by Gene Hackman. feeding the new Hornady Leverolution Hunt can be taken through 2009 and can be Value: $1,699 ammunition, the Henry Lever .30-30 is upgraded to big five according to NB Safaris’ destined to be a first choice deer gun. price list. Trophy fee of $625 per hunter is Value: $750 included. Hunt arrival and departure are through Five-Day Advanced Firearm Johannesburg Airport. Airfare is not included. Training School Value: $7,270 Tactical Response Trophy Fallow Deer Hunt www.tacticalresponse.com HUNTINSPAIN Tactical Response, Inc. was initially established www.huntinspain.com in a gravel pit in 1996 with the sole purpose This is a trophy fallow deer or red fox of providing the best tactical training possible. hunt (if found) for one hunter. The Today, Tactical Response has instructors from number of the days for this hunt is all walks of life—military, private citizens, police, unlimited; however, the hunt is over Ten-Day South African Hunt for Two PSD contractors, computer professionals if the trophy is collected, wounded Out of Africa Safaris and even a high-school principal. Courses to or if three reasonable chances are www.outofafricasafaris.com choose from cover self-defense training, home missed. Accommodations are Two hunters will experience the renowned protection, fighting pistol, shotgun or rifle, unique: An 18th century lodge South African plains for this 10-day hunt, which SWAT, sniper, high-risk civilian training and that has been refurbished with includes trophy fees for two impala, two more. This is a five-day package and includes all modern facilities. It is based in warthog and two common duiker. You will stay airfare, lodging, transportation to and from one of Spain’s oldest bull-fighting in an African-style hut featuring electricity, and the airport, and firearms for training. All pre- ranches, where you will be able to full-time service of a professional hunter and requisites listed on Tactical Response website see and take pictures of these free, trained staff of trackers and skinners. This is truly must be met. impressive and beautiful animals in an unforgettable experience. The hunt can be Value: $3,650 the wild. Gold Medal surcharges are taken through 2009. Hunting season runs from included. Additional hunters can be February though November. The hunt can be added for $8,500 with non-hunters upgraded according to Out of Africa’s price list. TR20 3-9x40 AccuPoint Riflescope paying $195 per day. Trophy Additional hunters cost $450 per day. Field prep Trijicon fees and license are included. and trophy fees are not included. Hunt arrival is www.trijicon.com Hunt arrival and departure are through Polokwane International Airport. Airfare The newest innovation in riflescopes, the through Madrid, Spain. Airfare is is not included. Trijicon AccuPoint features a post reticle with not included. Value: $12,000 an illuminated triangle tip. This unique design Value: $8,500 allows for super-quick target acquisition. The Quail Hunt for Four in Georgia scope is illuminated through the use of fiber Twelve-Day Safari Southern Woods Plantation optics and tritium providing a vivid aiming for Two www.southernwoodsplantation.com point without the need for batteries. Jannie Otto Safaris The quail hunting experience at Southern Value: $699 www.jannieotto.com Woods Plantation is truly “Southern style.” It Jannie Otto Safaris invites is located in the famous “Bobwhite Belt” of Weatherby .17HMR two hunters and two Georgia, which is long known for good hunting. Weatherby non-hunters to enjoy this Four hunters will enjoy an authentic mule- www.weatherby.com plains game safari in drawn wagon or specially designed buggies, Mark XXII bolt-action rifle features hand- two southern African accompanied by professional guides and selected walnut, a Monte Carlo stock with raised countries, Namibia well-trained hunting dogs. Additional hunters checkpiece, Maplewood spacers, rosewood and the Republic cost $500 per day with non-hunters will paying forend and a grip cap. It also features an NRA of South Africa. $100 per day. Field prep and trophy fees are not embellishment from Baron Technologies, Inc. Experience the included. Lodging and meals are included. Hunt Value: $1,093 M1 Garand Iwo Jima

Auction Guide 08corr.indd 6 3/13/08 1:36:23 PM Engraved .25-06 M52 Jackson Game Rifle

Howa/Hogue Nikko Combo Legacy Sports International established with serious shooters and custom International has joined with Hogue www.legacysports.com gun builders for its reliability and accuracy, the to offer a Hogue OverMolded stock, creating One of the best-known barreled actions in the M-1500 offers many advanced features for a supremely accurate and comfortable hunting shooting industry is the Howa M-1500. Well a rifle in its price range. Now, Legacy Sports rifle right off the shelf. This rifle is chambered in .308, has a 20-inch heavy barrel, an OD green American Iron Horse Kimber Hogue stock with a one-piece EGW rail and www.americanironhorse.com www.kimberamerica.com a Nikko Stirling 4-16x44 fine-crosshair scope. AmeriCap USA Landmark Outdoors It also has a Buffalo River sling and a 48-inch www.americap.net www.landmarkoutdoors.com green promo soft case. Big Sky Carvers Leupold Value: $932 www.bigskycarvers.com www.leupold.com Crossbow Hunt Boyt/Bob Allen Loon Lake Decoy Company Gettle Trophy Hunts www.boytharness.com www.loonlakedecoycompany.com One hunter will be geared up on an airboat Canal Street Cutlery Mag-na-port for a one-day alligator hunt near Okeechobee, www.canalstreetcutlery.com www.magnaport.com Fl. A firearm and license are included in the Coal Point Seafood Marlin Firearms package. Skinning, meat processing and www.welovefish.com www.marlinfirearms.com taxidermy or tanning of the hide are all Conetrol Scope Mounts Mill Pond Press available at additional costs. Lodging is not www.conetrol.com www.millpond.com included. Airfare is not included. Galco Gunleather Paradise Outdoors Value: $1,600 www.usgalco.com www.paradisehuntingpreserve.com Giraud Tool Company Remington Engraved .25-06 M52 Jackson Game Rifle www.giraudtool.com www.remington.com Cooper Firearms

Additional Contributors Additional Hardigg Storm Case Sig Sauer www.cooperfirearms.com www.stormcase.com www.sigsauer.com This is a Cooper Model 52 Jackson Game High Standard Sisk Firearms Rifle. Chambered in .25-06 with presentation www.highstandard.com www.siskguns.com grade, hand-select wood, 75 percent engraved, Hornady Manufacturing Tarter Gate gold inlay FNRA logo on the floor plate, www.hornady.com www.tartergate.com skeleton grip cap and inlay sling swivels. Value: $4,195

BRUTE FORCE 750 4x4i NRA OUTDOORS Nothing expands your hunting horizons like the ability to get way out there. And thanks to its new electronic fuel-injection system, the Kawasaki Brute Force® 750 4x4i NRA OUTDOORS™ edition can do just that. The story begins with its big liquid-cooled V-Twin engine, automatic transmission, 4-wheel drive system and long- travel independent suspension. Things get interesting with the addition of genuine Realtree Advantage® Max-1™ HD™ camouflage. Then add an impressive 1250 pounds of towing capability, more than enough to get your gear in and your game out. But maybe its best virtue is flexibility. From slipping into the woods undetected to holding essential gear in its dual storage areas to its quality and dependability, the Brute Force 750 4x4i NRA OUTDOORS can really get it done. Value: $8,549

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TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 23 FRIENDS UPDATE

2008 Friends of NRA Merchandise Preview

he 2008 Friends of NRA Merchandise Preview made a splash at this year’s December meetings in Fairfax, Va. Vendors and corporate sponsors from throughout the country, including Wild TWings, Group Montana and Blue Ridge Knives, flew in for the event. Vendors were able to showcase their exclusive one-of-a-kind products to a crowd of 50+, which included NRA headquarters staff and field representatives. “I like the way they packaged everything,” said NRA Field Representative for Eastern Virginia Bob Hipple. According to Bobby Hart of Blue Ridge Knives, the preview showcased “a lot of new products that came out. There is something new and exciting that each of the field representatives would like.” The Kimber Custom II “NRA Freedom Warrior” .45 ACP seemed to be a big hit with the field staff, who know their demographics better than anyone. This firearm may prove to be popular with retired military, as the 1911 frame in .45 caliber was once the standard issue firearm for military personnel.

The Custom Arts Concepts, Inc. goers got a glimpse of the array of preview meeting “extremely effective item “Woodie the Carving Woodie” items available to order for this for product development. No other by Gene Bucks was another popular year’s Friends of NRA auctions and fund-raising group has a similar format novelty on the merchandise roster. banquets. In addition, NRA field reps on the national level.” It featured a decoy carving another and headquarters staff met and spoke Other vendors conceded with decoy. This fun and unique sculpture with all of the merchants, learning Cardarelli. “It’s always great to talk was hand painted and cast, allowing about the key features of each item about our products and work toward it to have vivid colors and intricate while receiving real face-time with the a good cause,” said Kern Stevenson detailing. vendors. of Group Montana. “A picture in a With tons of firearms and John Cardarelli, National Accounts catalog doesn’t do the product justice.” merchandise on display, preview Manager at Boyt Harness, found the Equally important, the merchandise

24 TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 Left: Friends of NRA Selection Committee members pose for a group photo and sponsor check presentation from Blue Ridge Knives representative Mr. Bobby Hart for $5,000 to this year’s event. Pictured (left to right) are Tom Baldrige, Al Hammond, Philip Gray, Joe Crismore, Kyle Weaver, Bobby Hart, Tom Stuckey, Justin Cross and John da Silva. Below Left: Mr. Kern Stevenson, Big Sky Carvers Vice President of Marketing. Below Right: Mr. Tom Stuckey of Outdoor Marketing Group and NRA Field Operations Director Kyle Weaver salute Weatherby for outstanding craftsmanship and quality of the Friends of NRA 2008 Gun of the Year.

preview presents a good opportunity Brian Hyder. “The vendors gave us a Jewelry, Wilderness Mint, and Critter for vendors to receive feedback about chance to see the merchandise, and we Creations, most of which whom have their products. “To me, the benefit had the opportunity to communicate had a long withstanding working is hearing what the audience likes to feedback.” relationship with Friends of NRA see,” said Linda Schaner of Mill Pond Other associated companies throughout the years. Press. included Dorendorf’s, Visionary All in all, this year’s preview was a Marketing, Brunton, Crimson Bid on Friends of NRA merchandise at success. Everyone was pleased at the Trace, Hunter’s Specialties, Boyt an upcoming banquet in your area. Visit turnout. Harness, Loon Lake Decoy Co., www.friendsofnra.org or call (800) 672- “It’s a win-win for all of us,” Americap USA, Vanguard, Battenfeld 3888 x1354 for more information. concluded Eastern Regional Director Technologies, Banovich Art, Safari

TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 25 FRIENDS UPDATE Western Region

Volunteer Spotlight Steve Gomez Rancho Cucamonga, California

t a Friends of NRA banquet and would subsequently in 2005, then NRA become a regular donor Avolunteer zone coordinator, to the National NRA Dave Halbrook pulled aside the Foundation Banquet at new Southern California Field the NRA annual meeting. Representative, Lissa Lee, and pointed His articulately expressed to an enthusiastic bidder on the live support for hunting and auction. “Keep an eye on him,” Dave the shooting sports, whispered, “he’s a big spender.” especially for youth, made After running into the same him the perfect candidate gentleman at more events in her to chair a Friends of NRA From left to right: Rancho Cucamonga Police territory, Lissa knew Steve Gomez banquet. Of course, Steve didn’t see it Chief Joe Cusimano, Crime Prevention Specialist Maryann Tucker, and West Valley was more than just a big spender. He that way. “I’m so busy,” he said. “My FNRA Chair Steve Gomez. was also National Sponsor and major wife will kill me. As a realtor, I could donor to The NRA Foundation, sell just one house and write a check

Mid West Region

Committee Spotlight allied with it in New Mexico, have received The NRA Foundation Albuquerque, New Mexico grants totaling thousands of dollars speaks as much of the National Rifle Association’s members’ commitment Honors the Marine Corps to your goals as your commitment to Albuquerque, New Mexico our country. The committee would be honored to have this sword displayed at La Cueva High School so that you, ovember 10th is celebrated Corps Presentation Sword—the “NRA as well as future generations of Cadets, as the birthday of the Freedom Sword.” The Rio Grande may be reminded of our relationship.” NUnited States Marine Corps. committee invited the La Cueva Needless to say, the standing November 10, 2007, was also the (Albuquerque) High School Marine ovation was long and deafening! date the Friends of NRA Rio Grande Corps Junior ROTC Unit as the Color The committee had prepared one committee selected for their Annual Guard for the evening. Unknown additional donation. Through a Banquet. The stage was set for success. to these youngsters or their teacher, local Marine Corps veteran they had When the coincidence of dates was Major Bill Barker (USMC, Ret.), the procured an autographed copy of the realized, the plan became very clear. Rio Grande committee presented the book Indestructible by Jack Lucas. This One of the more popular items in the Freedom Sword to the Unit for display inspirational book is the memoir of Friends of NRA standard merchandise at the High School. The ceremony a young soldier who, at the height of package was the limited edition said in part: the Battle of Iwo Jima, jumped on two reproduction of the 1875 Marine “…(Y)our program, and dozens enemy grenades to successfully save

26 TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 “This program is not for what is raised at an event.” manages the Eddie Eagle® program “I need something more precious about guns. It’s about for the agency and wrote the winning from you than money,” Lissa safety for our kids.” entry. “Before, we were only able to countered. “I need your passion, – Steve Gomez play the safety video for youngsters. your commitment to the cause, and Now we’ll have a more interactive your time.” After a few months of way to help children understand Eddie persistence, Steve finally agreed. As Department would be the recipient. Eagle’s safety message,” she said. he later stated, “Friends of NRA brings As a lifetime outdoorsman, Steve has Steve and the rest of his committee; people together and shows them the committed himself to promoting gun his wife Kathy Gomez, Earl DeVries, impact of their contributions. We’re safety. “Parents need to know that Kevin Hernandez, Warren Matsuoka, putting a local face on the NRA.” even if they have their firearms stored John and Linda Finkenbiner, and His efforts and those of all our properly or have no firearms at all, Warren and Jewell Weir are already volunteers were evident at the West when your child goes down the street hard at work on their next Friends of Valley Friends of NRA banquet in to play with their friends, their rules NRA banquet, with a goal of funding Rancho Cucamonga, California. Funds may be different.” even more youth grants in Southern raised from the region supported a In coordination with Eddie Eagle California. grant for an Eddie Eagle GunSafe® program staff, Steve invited Police costume contest, to award a mascot Chief Joe Cusimano to accept the Attend a 2008 Friends of NRA event in costume to a law enforcement agency. costume at his Friends banquet. During Southern California. Contact NRA Field No one could have been more proud the presentation, special recognition Representative Lissa Lee at (818) 241- than Steve when he learned his was given to Crime Prevention 0735 or via email at [email protected] for own Rancho Cucamonga Police Specialist Maryann Tucker, who more information.

three compatriots. He underwriting keeping a survived, albeit with clear focus on the job at grave injuries, and for his hand. Counted among brave, selfless action, at the committee members seventeen years of age were no fewer than three became the youngest Blue Star Mothers! The Marine to be awarded committee has already the Congressional Medal assembled more ladies of Honor. for 2008 and is looking “…The book pays forward to another very tribute to Marine heritage successful and unique and pride and this and memorable Friends committee knows it will New Mexico Field Representative Peter Ide presents the La Cueva High School of NRA Banquet! Marine Corps JROTC Unit with the NRA Freedom Sword. serve as an inspiration And, in case you were as well. We would be wondering, the Color honored to add it to your library.” was determined to lead the first Guard was also all young women! The 2007 Rio Grande Friends all-female Friends committee. She of NRA banquet was unique right did just that! Despite the short lead Attend the upcoming Rio Grande Friends from the start! The committee was time, these women did a banner job of NRA banquet in Albuquerque, N.M. reorganized from the previous year so hosting some 160 people at a local Contact NRA Field Representative Peter when Chairwoman Lois M. Blanchard hotel. Furthermore, they solicited Ide at (505) 281-6721 or via email at agreed to accept the position, she sponsorships and garnered excellent [email protected] for more information.

TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 27 FRIENDS UPDATE Central Region

Grant Spotlight NRA Grant Gives Girls Chance to Compete at National Level Williamson County, Tennessee

ime was definitely not on Barb championship in air rifle, and Stewart’s side. was qualified to represent T Like a potato grower the Volunteer State at the attending an apple farmers convention, national invitational. Stewart Stewart knew her three female knew, though, that her team athletes—Shanice Bonner, Holly had to change, and fast. Stewart, and Courtney Collyer— “We had two months wouldn’t fit in at the 2007 4-H to update our equipment Shooting Sports National Invitational. or it would not have been The high school freshmen, who possible for us to attend the made up the Williamson County 4-H nationals,” Stewart said. Shooting Sports team, didn’t have the The price wasn’t cheap right tools to properly compete. to get everything that was “When we took the girls to the needed, so Stewart knew Tennessee state competition we she had to look to an NRA realized that we did not have the grant. proper equipment,” Stewart said. “We actually had to Her team took first place at the state request a redirection of funds so that we could purchase the Right: Shanice equipment needed to go to Top: Shoulder to Shoulder, Day 1 of competition. Above: Bonner Williamson County 4-H Shooting Sports Team poses for participates in South Dakota,” she said. a photo. 3P competition. The Williamson County Below: Courtney, Holly, 4-H Shooting Sports team, or as they younger children in the state who are and Shanice— coined themselves, Tennessee Knights, interested in getting into the shooting first time on a silhouette was in dire straights. Fortunately, the sports. range. allocation pulled through. “This trip allowed us the chance “The grant went through just in to get the ball rolling in our state,” time and our girls were able to buy she said. “The girls are now out there, Daisy 853 Advanti Legend, holding classes to teach more kids new shooting mats, ammo, about the joys of competitive shooting. spotting scopes, you name it,” The girls thoroughly enjoyed their Stewart said. “I didn’t know time at the nationals and they hope to half of the stuff they needed do it again this year.” for this so it was kind of all new to me. And we were able Apply for a grant for your local youth to get everything in the end club today. Contact Grants Manager because of our NRA Grant.” Sandy Elkin at (703) 267-1131 or Stewart said the girls are via email at [email protected] for more now acting as ambassadors for information.

28 TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 Committee Spotlight First Ever Gunapalooza Stirs Up the Pot Shelbyville, Indiana

helbyville Friends Some of the firearms of NRA drew much featured at Gunapalooza Sattention and included an Armalite Black excitement with their first National Match .223 cal ever Gunapalooza, which AR-15, Franchi 12ga Semi took place on August Auto, Henry Big Boy .44 25, 2007, and played Magnum with NRA logo, a supporting role to its Kimber .45 ACP Custom annual main event. This CDP II, Legacy 20ga O/ second event banquet, U Shotgun, Springfield with its unconventional Standard .308 cal M1A, and format and fun, casual Smith & Wesson .460XVR approach to fund-raising, Hunter, among others. Also got its name from the 35 included was the recently firearms available during the released Ruger Kmini 145T. giveaway and proved to be These exciting firearms the breakout event of the drew a large crowd of NRA year. supporters and firearms Gunapalooza featured enthusiasts from around the casual dining options with Shelby County area. hot dogs, hamburgers, The banquet’s fresh bratwurst, coleslaw and appeal was the major other cookout style fare. derivative of its success. Only 150 tickets were sold. Attendees were enthused Each ticket holder was by the thought of attending guaranteed admission into such a festival-like the event and entry into a fundraiser. Because of the gun giveaway drawing, as $9,500 raised at this event, well as a limited edition Indiana’s youth shooting NRA lockback clip knife. sports programs have a Every single attendee group of supporter they can therefore had roughly a one Sherri White from Salem, Ind., is loading a 50 round drum of .45ACP into count on for moral and the original 1927 A1 Tommy Gun. in 4.28% chance of winning financial backing. at least one the 35 firearms up for grabs, all of which had a total offer casual food in order to cut down Attend the next Gunapalooza in Indiana! fair maket value of over $27,000, and on expenses and add to the overall Contact John Crone, NRA Field an average value of over $780 each. lighthearted vibe of the affair. Never Representative for Indiana, at (317) This fund-raiser was unique before has Friends of NRA seen such a 946-7260 or [email protected] for more in that there was no live auction fund-raiser, one that focuses so much information. You can also visit www. featured during the event. Part of on the giveaway raffle, with a silent friendsofnra.org for a listing of local the committee’s technique was to auction and a few games on the side. banquets in your area.

TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 29 FRIENDS UPDATE Central Region

Volunteer Spotlight Mitch Howard: Full House Honors One of a Kind Owensboro, Kentucky

itch Howard lives in the unique personality, he always does his last year, but he was back in full swing little town of Owensboro, best at whatever life deals him. for Big Rivers’ 2007 banquet. He MKy., nestled on the banks of As an avid hunter, Mitch doesn’t started slow, but when the chips were the Ohio River. Owensboro is home to let the fact that he is confined in, there was Mitch, ahead of everyone the Big Rivers Friends of NRA, which to a wheelchair slow him down. else again, raising more than $15,000 has boasted the state’s top Friends of Several years ago, Mitch was injured on his own. NRA committee for two of the last while volunteering to cut firewood For the past 15 years, Mitch has three years. for his church’s barbeque picnic. been a real ace for the Big Rivers The Big Rivers Friends of NRA Complications took a toll on Mitch committee. In honor of his hard banquet is always number work and dedication, the one in attendance and committee chipped in last attracts more than 70 year and purchased a Ruger children annually, the 10/22, which was engraved highest total of any banquet to commemorate Mitch’s in the state. If those efforts in Friends of NRA attendance figures weren’t events. The presentation enough, the Big Rivers was made during the committee also places first 2007 banquet, and he was or second in terms of total honored by a standing net income each year. ovation from over 450 Mitch sees to that. attendees. Mitch has been a key The Big Rivers Friends of member of the Big Rivers NRA committee is fortunate Friends of NRA committee to work with a person like since its founding 15 years Mitch. His strong family ago, and as the committee’s values, deep religious 16th year begins to take faith, and a willingness to shape, he’s still going strong. overcome adversity are an Not every committee inspiration to everyone is lucky enough to have a around him. hardworking person like Mitch. He’s the top income Attend the next Big Rivers generating person on his Friends of NRA banquet committee, always selling on August 9. Contact more sponsorships and NRA Field Representative collecting more merchandise Larry Summarell at (270) contributions than anyone 586-5031 or via email at else. It’s a matter of pride Mitch Howard volunteering his time at the 2007 Big Rivers Friends of [email protected] for NRA banquet. with Mitch. Drawing on his more information.

30 TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 Eastern Region

Committee Spotlight Fredericksburg Celebrates 15 Years of Success Fredericksburg, Virginia

n June 9, 2007, the its inception back in the 1960s and Fredericksburg Friends of the origination of the U.S. Marine ONRA committee celebrated Sniper Rifle. Following the speech, fifteen years of service at their annual an authentic USMC 40X Remington fund-raising banquet. Model 700 rifle was auctioned off. There were a lot of familiar faces Attendees were later able to bid at the banquet this year. The King for various pieces of memorabilia, George High School NJROTC firearms, custom built bows, custom National Champion Rifle Team was on knives, art prints, sculptures, hand. A color guard from the team was firearms accessories and a beautiful there to present the colors and lead reproduction USMC sword engraved the Pledge of Allegiance. In addition, by Baron’s with all the wars the Coach Jim Morgan was presented with United States has participated in his National Championship team from from the Revolutionary War through King George. present time. The evening’s atmosphere was The evening finished up with and local NRA programs makes it that relaxed but there was plenty of drawings for various raffles and games. much better. excitement for attendees. Prior to Camaraderie, great food, fun with the dinner, a raffle was held for three guns. auction and games were well spent. Get involved in helping a great cause. They perused the numerous items Knowing that the money spent at Contact NRA Field Representative for along the wall for the Silent Auction. the banquet goes to both The NRA Eastern Virginia Bob Hipple at (540) Knives, jewelry, artwork, collectibles, Foundation to support both national 631-0633 or [email protected]. camping equipment and sculptures were all available for bidding. There were a number of games attendees could play to try and win firearms or outdoors-related memorabilia before dinner commenced. After the meal, the committee members of Fredericksburg Friends of NRA were introduced to the crowd. Some members were given awards for their hard work for the past year in supporting the Second Amendment and the programs the NRA conducts around the region. Co-Chairman Bruce Wincentsen spoke briefly about the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Sniper Program,

TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 31 FRIENDS UPDATE Southern Region

Committee Spotlight Longview Friends of NRA Holds Blockbuster Event in North Texas Longview, Texas

Longview Friends of NRA committee poses for a group photo during a planning meeting. anked as one of the nation’s whom have served for 10+ years. top 10 committees for Friends When asked the reasons for such Rof NRA, the Longview (North a tremendously successful banquet, previous banquets, and/or are members Texas) banquet turned in another Chairman Friend replied, “Everyone of various gun clubs. The committee stellar performance in March 2007. wants to win a gun and go home at also places advertisements promoting Over 850 people attended this popular a reasonable hour. Our banquet is the Friends banquet in the Longview event, enabling the Longview Friends successful because we raffle or auction News-Journal. of NRA to post a total net profit of lots of guns and other prizes, keep the Regarding the use of the funds $85,000 for 2007. excitement level high, stick to a very raised, Chairman Friend remarked Bob Godell established The tight schedule, and get it all done by that, “We would like to see most of Longview committee in 1994 and 10 p.m.” the funds go to youth shooting groups, began recruiting an outstanding Longview also conducts a very such as the Boy Scouts, 4H, JROTC, team of committee members, effective promotional campaign for the and the Civil Air Patrol. We also including current chairman Mark banquet. The committee maintains like to support hunting and shooting Friend. According to Friend, the its own up-to-date mailing list, and opportunities for women, wounded and Longview committee usually consists includes people who have purchased disabled veterans, and disadvantaged of approximately 40 members, 16 of pre-event raffle tickets, attended or disabled youths.”

32 TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 Grant Spotlight The San Antonio Living History Association is an educational non- Friends of NRA profit organization dedicated to San Antonio researching, developing, teaching, and presenting authentic historical Remembers the Alamo programs and interactive educational San Antonio, Texas activities. The organization’s goal is to promote a greater understanding of San Antonio’s heritage by using the istory buffs, tourists, and the the largest his organization has ever art of living history interpretation in San Antonio community will received. Such gifts are what enable schools and at historic sites in San Hgain a clearer perspective of the group to develop new programs Antonio and Texas. the Texas Revolution and the Battle and accomplish its mission of of the Alamo thanks to a grant from community outreach and education. Apply for a grant for your local The NRA Foundation and the Alamo “Grants like this make it possible community today. Contact Grants Friends of NRA, even if the smoke for our programs to happen,” Manager Sandy Elkin at (703) 267-1131 blocks their view. Benavides said. “This gift is truly a first or via email at [email protected] for more The grant, totaling $4,919, made of its kind.” information. it possible for the San Antonio Living History Association to purchase nine reproduction flintlocks for use in historical reenactments and blackpowder tournaments, such as the group’s new Alamo Invitational Match, which will kick-off later this year. Many of these historical front loaders will find their way into the hands of local young people interested in learning about the region’s history and muzzleloading firearms. “We’ve met at some schools, and we’ve charted a project for youth called Venture Crew 1836,” said Robert Benavides, who serves on the San Antonio Living History Association’s Board of Directors. “We’re encouraging youths to learn about flintlock firearms and the history of our state.” The tall gentleman in the Cowboy Hat is the Alamo FNRA Chairman presenting a check to The San Antonio Living History Association in 2007 in front of the Alamo. This check was for $4,919.00. Benavides said the grant from This group involves a number of local youth. The NRA Foundation was one of

The Longview committee serves and based on past performance, NRA event in North Texas! Contact as an outstanding model for other their efforts should result in another NRA Field Representative Tommy Friends of NRA committees to spectacularly successful event. Easterling at (903) 330-4901 or via emulate. They are currently hard at email at [email protected] for more work on plans for their 2008 banquet, Attend an upcoming Friends of information.

TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 33 NRA FOUNDATION DONORS

NRA Foundation Thanks the Following Donors for Their Generosity and Continued Support November 1, 2007 – January 31, 2008

INDIVIDUAL DONORS New Mexico Gun Collectors Mr. Kevin J. Brooks Mr. Robert M. Matteucci Mr. Philip N. Windheim Association Kentucky Florida Florida Gifts of $25,000+ New Mexico Camp-Younts Foundation Mr. Perry C. Maynard, Jr. The Honorable Donald E. Brownell Family Nosler, Inc. Virginia Georgia Young (Foundation) Oregon Cars 4 Causes Major A. Peter N. McArthur District of Columbia Iowa Mr. Larry Lee Perdue California Michigan Gifts of $250 - $999 Oklahoma Gifts of $5,000 - $24,999 Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Case Mr. Daniel L Miller John and Mary Rose Adkins Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Virginia Indiana Virginia Texas Potterfield Mr. Philip T. Chaplin Minnesota Weapons Missouri Anonymous Mr. Robert E. Boucher Massachusetts Collectors Association Arizona Texas Mr. C. B. Robertson, III Mr. George B. Coover Minnesota Virginia Mr. and Mrs. John J. Arena Big Game Hunters Arizona Cleta Mitchell, Esq. Massachesetts Foundation Mr. and Mrs. C. Birge Sigety Mary M. and Richard L. District of Columbia and the Sigety Family Mrs. Sarah L. Baxter Missouri Corrigan Ms. Muriel M. Moon Colorado Mrs. Genevieve B. Brophy Foundation Virginia Nevada Florida Ms. Melissa Berenson Connecticut Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. National Reloading Virginia Cabela’s Mr. R. Scott Sibert De Vore Manufacturers Texas Nevada Association Mr. Stanton O. Berg Nebraska Minnesota Mrs. Martha L. Clarke Mr. Robert E. Stephens Dillon Precision Products Oregon Florida Corp., Inc. Numrich Gun Parts Dave and Kate Bergquist Maine New Hampshire Mr. and Mrs. Brian W. H. L. Taylor, Missouri Arizona Corporation Missouri Mr. Nelson Fleishman New York Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Bickel Clements Florida Pennsylvania Tulsa Gun Show, Inc. New York Prizio Construction, Inc. Oklahoma Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Fowler California Mr. Bryce A. Bienko Crimson Trace Corporation Texas Oregon UST Public Affairs, Inc. Washington Mr. and Mrs. Jason M. Quick The Honorable Bill K. Davidson’s, Inc. Virginia Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Frantz California Wake County Wildlife Club Pennsylvania Mr. Peter D. Rebar Brewster Arizona District of Columbia Mr. and Mrs. Ovide E. de St. North Carolina The Shirley W. and William Ohio Shaw and Betty Walker L. Griffin Foundation Dick and Amelia Saulsbury Mr. Charles F. Clark Aubin Washington North Carolina Foundation New York Texas Michigan Mr. Martin Lester Grossbeck Mr. Harley K. Sefton Component Engineers, Inc. Doug Turnbull Restoration, Connecticut Inc. Mr. and Mrs. William L. Tennessee California New York Walton Guerra Brothers Successors Mr. Arthur D. Shriver Mr. Raymond A. Corliss New Hampshire Dean Herron District of Columbia Texas Pennsylvania Tennessee Kent E. Wilson, D.D.S. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Mr. Ryland Sorensen Mr. David Cox Colorado Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Montana Hall Montana Inabinette The Westchester Foundation New Mexico Mr. & Mrs. Horton Spitzer, Mr. Robert C. D’Antonio California Texas Keith and Connie Hamilton c/o Community New Jersey Mortan & Dinah Danseyar Independence Tube Corp. Gifts of $1,000 - $4,999 California Foundation of Jackson Illinois The Hampe Family Hole Family Foundation Dr. Dennis Afton Wyoming Vermont James D. Julia Auctioneers, Pennsylvania Foundation Wisconsin Springfield, Inc. Ms. Diane H. Davis Inc. Amoskeag Auction Maine Mr. and Mrs. Elmer A. Illinois California Company Mr. Michael T. Egan Johanson Ventures, Inc. New Hampshire Hansen Mr. H. E. Sutton California Nevada Louisiana Kansas Anonymous Mr. Bill L. Enockson General P. X. Kelley, USMC California Mr. Paul H. Hellrich Mr. Joseph A. Stroud (Ret.) Missouri Virginia Illinois Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Joel Frederick Virginia Iowa Hodgdon Powder Company Mrs. Lee C. Sutherland Mr. Theodore W. Kerner Kansas Ohio Etchen Anonymous Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Kantner Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Mr. Don F. Kesler Florida Tillotson Mr. Dan J. Farro Auctionarms.com, Inc. Nebraska California California California Mr. Michael G. Katsonis A.P. Kirby, Jr. Foundation Nevada Mr. Larry Tomlinson Mr. Lawrence W. Fennerty Mr. Thomas Audetat Michigan North Carolina New Jersey Colorado Mr. Brian M. Keelty Mr. Hale M. Knight Maryland United States Products Colonel A. Fisher The Baskerville-Peterson Company Virginia Arizona Family Fund of Courage Mr. Thomas M. J. Kerwin MidwayUSA Colorado Pennsylvania Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Forman Foundation Oregon Missouri Minnesota The Kimmell Family The Vintagers - Order of Mr. Courtney Mitchell, Jr. Foundation Edwardian Gunners Galco International Mr. Ralph W. Bastian, Jr. Massachusetts Arizona North Carolina California Oklahoma Mr. Harold Morgan Mr. Gale C. Knull Mr. Leroy C. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Mr. and Mrs. Willis F. Bates Oregon Ghilarducci California Oregon New York Brent R. Weil, Esq. Colorado Mzuri Wildlife Foundation Robert E. & Joy L. Kulakala Point Foundation California Washington Indiana Mr. David Gloss Biedermann Michigan Natchez Shooters Supply Alaska Mr. Douglas G. MacQueen The Clara Weiss Fund Tennessee Virginia Ohio

34 TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 NRA Foundation Thanks the Following Donors for Their Generosity and Continued Support November 1, 2007 – January 31, 2008

Mr. Todd Grable Mr. Erik S. Rieger Estate of David C. and Jim and Carol Wagar L. W. “Larry” Jordan Ohio Pennsylvania Cheryl Ritchie Mr. and Mrs. Marc Anonymous Mr. William L. Graves, Jr. Ms. Rena Rios West Virginia Woodroe Mr. Joe A. Steele Washington Arizona Estate of Burton V. Zoul John and Judy Woods Kurt J. Kasperek Gun Owners of South Mr. H. Scott Rosenbush and California O. E. Linsin & Associates Ms. Kathy Franklin Carolina Ms. Cindy Zimmerman Alexander Kharchenko South Carolina New Jersey IN-KIND GIFTS IN MEMORY OF GIFTS Ms. Catherine M Brew Mr. Jeffery L. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Mr. William Thomas William P. Banks Cheryl P. Khoury Maryland Roy Gennetti, Jr. Mrs. Elizabeth W. Banks Mr. Bruce H. Bethell Ms. Kathryn J. Hassinger New Hampshire Virgina John G. Baxter Daniel R. Kozar California Ruger Collectors’ Mrs. Charlotte Gollobin Mrs. Sarah L. Baxter Millie Cesan, Beverly Mr. David Healy Association, Inc. Virginia Loren O. Beesley Winterscheid and Vickie Pennsylvania Connecticut Mr. Martin Lester Grossbeck Taylor Community Pistol Zacharias Dr. W. M. Hommerberg Mr. Walter Sauer Tennessee Club Jack D. Leonard II Oregon Michigan Mr. Gerald W. Iler Douglas R. Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Mr. Gary W. Hopwood Mr. David B. Shafman Maryland The Honorable Bill K. Day New Jersey Montana Mr. Edward J. Mahr Brewster Lawrence Levick Mr. Eric T. Huebner Mr. Bruce A. Shaughnessy Virginia Richard Core Mr. Arthur Jantz Wisconsin Oregon Mr. William T. Ramsey, Jr. Mr. Lloyd Edwards Ms. Myrtle McDonald Mr. John A. Hyde Mr. Jeff Siewert South Carolina Mabrey Dodgen Melvin D. McMeekan California Iowa Mrs. Judith Stern Mr. Robert Dodgen Ms. Alisha M. Luenz J & G Sales, Ltd. Mr. Robert L. Silva Connecticut Larry Zane Dugger Kenneth Myrtle Arizona California Mr. Art Wheaton Mrs. Tamara R. Crismore Mr. William Harris Mr. Ralph P. Simpson North Carolina Ralph E. Fitzpatrick The Homeowners at The Mr. Michael Jacquemart Village at Worden’s Pond California New Jersey Mr. John Ying Mr. Michael J. Horgan Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Missouri Mr. Mark McClain James P. Nye Mr. Ken Kelleher Ms. Carla Neer Ms. Angela McDermott Nevada Sproesser Pennsylvania IN HONOR OF GIFTS Orin E. “Mose” Frederickson Carl F. Plemons Mr. Rex E. Keller Ms. Robin Bartells Danny Kortenber Nevada Mr. Robert E. Thacker Luis and Brooke Allende Mr. Rick Streng Mr. Russel Breitwiser Earnest E. “Gene” Reed Mr. Steven G. Kleinschmidt, Florida Dave Butz The Drafke Family Mr. Sheff D. Olinger CPA Mr. and Mrs. Craig P. Mr. Orin E. Frederickson Georgia Thompson Mr. C. B. Robertson, III James Reinke Mrs. Beatrice E. Lourdes Fleckenstein Kite Mr. Fidel Kloker, Jr. Arizona Chesapeake Bay Sportsmen McGovern New York Mr. John A. F. Trueman Irwin’s on the Bay Jerry H. Rogers Shirley A. Fuchs Mr. Ron Bunch Mr. Drew Koval Maine Bob Clymer Mr. Bert Langdon Virginia Ms. Peggy Ann Vallery Mr. Blake Winchell Timothy D. Schroeder Laura Rainey Geitz Ms. Sally Lyne Mr. Willard M. Laib Arizona Mary M. and Richard L. Mr. Douglas C. Halvorsen New York Mr. Clint Venekamp Corrigan Gaylord L. Schulz Mr. Todd Grable Ray Geitz Ms. Jennifer L. Surdi Mr. Craig A. Leres Virginia Mr. Douglas C. Halvorsen Gunnery Sgt. Dan Daly Vaughn A. Schulz California Mr. James A. Walker, Jr. Bill Geitz Georgia Mr. Kevin J. Brooks Mr. Danny L. Cornwell Mr. Robert S. Ludlum Mr. Douglas C. Halvorsen Mr. Joseph R. Zanotti Oregon Mr. Pierce D. Webster Millie Hallow Cleta Mitchell, Esq. Larry D. Gjovig Woody Staples Mr. Daniel O. Maldonado Georgia Ms. Mary Ann Greathouse Distinguished Rifleman Bullet Hole Texas Wells Fargo Home Mortgage James T. Golla New Jersey George Linhart Leo J. Thomas Ms. Fern Marmis Mr. Carl Linhart Mr. Ronald A. Miller Mr. Henry G. Allen Arizona Widener’s Reloading & David Manzano Eric Alan Hamilton McDonald Sportsmen’s Shooting Supply, Inc. Keith and Connie Hamilton Tennessee Mr. James D. Aller Association Richard D. Hanks *Denotes gift to endowment Mr. Justin Willette Troy Smith Pennsylvania Mr. Jack A. Dixon Listed contributions do not Massachusetts Ms. Amanda Poore Mrs. Vicky Medlock Eugene R. Henriksen necessarily reflect total giving for Virginia Tyler Smith the year. We make every effort to ESTATES Ms. Amanda Poore Mr. Joseph A. Richards ensure accuracy and completeness Mrs. Tanya Metaksa Estate of John D. Blansfield Keeper Spencer Jimmy D. Hoobler of donor names. If you notice any Nevada Mr. and Mrs. John D. errors or omissions, please contact (Shotgun Trust) Mr. Mark Boone us at (800) 423-6894 or by email at Ms. Rebecca Morehouse California Walser [email protected]. Thank you. Arizona Estate of Francis W. Collins Mr. H. Samuel G. Porter New York Utah Estate of Alan Demsey Mr. Jon L. Prime Idaho Maine Estate of Betty M. Duebner Mr. William J. Proefrock Wisconsin New York Estate of James F. O’Connor Mr. Edward H. Quinn Wisconsin Washington Estate of Edith W. Owens Mr. Joseph A. Richards New Hampshire California

TRADITIONS • Quarter 1: 2008 35 The 2008 NRA Foundation Annual Meeting Events Join us in Louisville!

Thursday, May 15: The National NRA Foundation Banquet 6:00 pm at the Downtown Convention Center Individual Tickets - $60 Friday, May 16: Sportsmen's Luncheon and Auction 11:00 am at the Kentucky Expo Center Individual Tickets - $35

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A highlight of the NRA Annual Meetings is The National NRA Foundation Banquet and Sportsmen’s Luncheon and Auction. These dynamic events feature live and silent auctions where attendees can bid on many unique items including exotic hunts from across the globe, wildlife paintings, collector-quality knives, custom firearms and much more. Last year's auctions rose over $200,000 in funds that went directly to The NRA Foundation, the country's leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports.

For ticket information and to see a listing of items availale at the 2008 Auctions visit www.nraam.org. Seating is limited, so advance purchase of tickets is highly recommended.

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