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Great American Outdoor Show Auction Gazette ON THE COVER: 12 The 2014 Friends of NRA Gun of the Year, a matched set of cus- tomized Colt XSE Governement Model and Mustang . , History Channel’s Volunteer Spotlight: Resilient Minnesota Chairmen Season Four Champion, shot the two guns at the NRA 26 range and the cards for the photo. STAFF Industry Corner: 2014 National Corporate Sponsors Editor & Design: Christina Paladeau 28 Co-Editor: Nicole McMahon MISSION STATEMENT FRIENDS UPDATE Established in 1990, The NRA Foundation, Inc. (“NRA Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that raises tax-deductible contributions in support What’s New & Exciting with Friends of NRA of a wide range of firearms-related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other 16 organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law- abiding Americans. These activities are designed to promote firearms and hunting BOARD OF TRUSTEES , to enhance marksmanship skills of Mr. Frank R. Brownell, III Mr. George K. Kollitides II Mr. Dennis J. Reese those participating in the , President Trustee Trustee and to educate the general public about The Honorable Bill K. Brewster Mr. Wayne R. LaPierre Captain John C. Sigler firearms in their historic, technological, Vice President/Trustee ExOfficio Trustee and artistic context. Funds granted by The Honorable Joe M. Allbaugh Ms. Anne Lee The NRA Foundation benefit a variety Trustee Trustee of constituencies throughout the United Mr. William A. Bachenberg Mrs. Carolyn D. Meadows Mr. H. Wayne Sheets States, including children, youth, women, Trustee Trustee Executive Director individuals with physical disabilities, Mr. Steve Hornady Mr. Owen P. Mills Mr. Wilson H. Phillips, Jr. gun collectors, law enforcement officers, Trustee Trustee Treasurer Mr. Eric Johanson Mr. James W. Porter II Mr. Skipp Galythly hunters, and competitive shooters. Trustee Trustee/ExOfficio Secretary

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By David Baron President, Baron Technology, Inc. FOR THE FIREARMS INDUSTRY, DEFENDING AMERICAN FREEDOMS IS A WAY OF LIFE

“It does not take a majority to prevail… but rather 4. Be proactive to demonstrate the good news an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush- of shooting and hunting. Volunteer to work with fires of freedom in the minds of men.” Scouts and 4-H programs that teach youth safe - Samuel Adams shooting programs.

So clairvoyant were our Founding Fathers. The Bill 5. Proudly show your colors. Shooters are not nuts of Rights is so profound when you consider that it and radicals, we are everyday people that love our still clearly protects the rights of every citizen of sport! this great nation, for the past 223 years! Support “OUR” NRA. Now is the time to make our I am very proud to work in the US firearms indus- voices heard. To march and to be noticed by the try—we make our living from the rights offered by media, to stand and fight to preserve the wonder- the Second Amendment. This may be a job, but it ful gift our forefathers gave us. grows into more every day! It is a passion as well as a livelihood and a way of life! In 2014, Baron Technology is going to donate all of the engraving costs of this year’s gun(s) of the It is up to us to protect our own Constitution year to the 2014 Friends of NRA package. I chal- and Bill of Rights. As I reflect on that, I am left lenge my fellow business owners in the firearms with only one group that has a grasp of the task industry to match my donation! Let’s do some- at hand. For me, it is a simple choice to stand my thing meaningful for our country, for our employ- ground with the NRA and The NRA Foundation. ees, and for our families.

What can you and I do to make a difference? Thank you and God bless,

1. Give! It takes resources to wage a battle of this David Baron size. For those of us working in this industry, it is the only cause that matters! The NRA needs our constant financial support!

2. Speak up! Spread the word, rally your local shooting clubs and ranges. Tell your buddies at hunting camp to get involved.

3. Write letter to the editors in your community. The voice of reason is a powerful tool.

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CollectionInspired

The 2014 Friends of NRA Merchandise Package

By Christina Paladeau Event Marketing & Communications Coordinator, National Rifle Association

ith the undeniable and increas- Following the trend of featuring a smaller number of ing success of the Friends of more unique and higher quality items established with NRA program in 2012 and 2013, the 2013 Merchandise Package, this year’s collection the pressure was on to create includes 27 items and encompasses a variety of unique, a 2014 Standard Merchandise exclusive and custom pieces. Package to reflect that and to Many of these items represent a culmination of the help continue the growth of combined effort of multiple contributors brought to- Wthe program. gether in their efforts to support Friends of NRA: manu- The selection committee, which includes the five facturers and embellishers, printers and metal casters, Regional Directors of field staff, carefully considered artists and framers, to name a few. Some items, most the options and chose pieces they think will make great notably the Gun of the Year, are the result of years of auction, raffle and game items pleasing to attendees planning and production. of Friends of NRA’s family-friendly banquets. Honoring The 2014 Gun of the Year is actually an exclusive two- American craftsmanship and history emerges as another gun package. Colt and Friends of NRA joined together theme of the package, and over a dozen items in the to create a limited edition NRA matched set produced collection are made in the USA. through two years of collaborative effort and develop- 2014 Friends of NRA Gun of the Year Colt XSE Government Model .45ACP and .380 Mustang Matched Set

ment. Created with both shooting enthusiasts and per- This year continues the bicentennial of the War of sonal defense users in mind, the set features custom- 1812 and marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of ized, matching Colt XSE Government Model® .45ACP “The Star-Spangled Banner” near Fort McHenry at the and .380 Mustang® Pocketlite pistols. To demonstrate Battle of Baltimore. Friends of NRA chose to focus on these firearms’ resourcefulness, History Channel’s Top this significant period in American history with multiple Shot Season Four Champion Chris Cheng shot both at Merchandise Package items. the NRA’s state-of-the-art indoor range. View the video The Fort McHenry Commemorative Set features a of his range time at friendsofnra.org/merchandise. flag flown on the fort’s flag pole accompanied by other The Abalone Pinch Lock-Back Folder Knife and accessories celebrating the American victory at the Friends of NRA TV DVD Set also represent years of Battle of Baltimore and the birth of the national anthem. preparation. The delicate and colorful Abalone material Other Star-Spangled Banner inspired items include the used for the knife’s limited edition, 100 percent hand Henry Golden Boy rifle with commemorative embellish- assembled and finished production took over two years ment and the Bronze Star-Spangled Banner Tray. to collect. Similarly, the DVD set includes footage from Friends of NRA is proud to share the 2014 Standard three years of filming 30 episodes of the Friends of NRA Merchandise Package. Attend a Friends of NRA ban- television show aired on Outdoor Channel. quet and experience this inspired collection! 1. Henry Golden Boy .22 Magnum 2. Diamondback DB-15 NIB 3. Remington Model 887TM Nitro Mag Waterfowl 4. Abalone Ponch Lock-Back Folder Knife 5. Taurus 905SS2 Revolver 6. Fort McHenry Commemorative Flag Set 7. Special Edition Daisy BB Gun 8. Joe Foss Framed Display 9. M1 Garand Patent Plaques 10. NRA Pocket Watch 11. AR-15 Coat Rack with Logo 12. Dinner Bell 13. Friends of NRA DVDs 14. Metal Desk Fan 15. Family Drop Zone 16. Whiskey Barrel Centerpiece 17. Garden Markers 18. Bronze Star-Spangled Banner Tray 19. Don’t Tread on Me Blanket 20. Elk Antler Lock-Back Folder Knife 21. Gun Cleaning Mats 22. Signed Charlie Daniels Guitar 23. Ladies Gear Bag Package 24. Caribou Antler Slab Knife 25. Gunsmith Box with Commemorative Coin 26. Signature Gunny LineTM 8-Point Cover

By Katie Parkes Special Events Coordinator, National Rifle Association

undreds of thousands are expected to flock to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Com- plex in Harrisburg, Pa., for the Great American Outdoor Show in February, giving the National Rifle Association high hopes for continued success of the country’s largest consumer sports and outdoor show. The event, in its inaugural year with the NRA, will Hfeature nearly 1,000 exhibitors filling the 650,000 square foot exhibit space. But the show will boast more than just a venue for sales and services; the NRA plans to host training sessions, educational seminars and competitive activities for all ages.

12 TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 hen the NRA submitted a proposal for the American Outdoor Show promises to provide the Great American Outdoor Show in April same great experience for attendees while gener- W2013, David Keene, former NRA Presi- ating funds critical to shooting sports programs in dent, perfectly expressed the organization’s vision Pennsylvania and across the country. and commitment. “The NRA’s deep rooted heritage Attendees at the inaugural NRA Foundation Ban- in the outdoor lifestyle makes this partnership a quet at the Great American Outdoor Show will get perfect fit,” shared Keen. “Exhibiting in 50 sports to experience a family-friendly evening of fundrais- shows annually plus producing the NRA Convention ing with chances to bid on and win unique firearms, uniquely positions NRA to deliver a great experience merchandise and gear. The event will take place on for sportsmen and women across the country.” Friday evening, February 7, in the PA Preferred Ball- They say a great opportunity only comes around room, conveniently located in the Pennsylvania Farm once. However, with the National Rifle Association Show Complex and Expo Center. producing the Great American Outdoor Show, The Attending the Great American Outdoor Show this NRA Foundation now has the opportunity to bring February means so much more than just viewing the its exciting brand of fundraising to a second loca- latest outdoor gear. It’s an opportunity to preserve tion! One banquet takes place at the NRA Annual the future of our Second Amendment rights and to Meetings, and now the crowds at the Great Ameri- leave a legacy for generations of shooting sports can Outdoor Show will have their chance to aid the enthusiasts to come. nation’s largest charity in support of the shooting Check out the next two pages for some of the sports. hunts, firearms and gear that will be auctioned off at Two national events means double the support for The NRA Foundation Banquet. the future of the shooting sports, double the amount of passionate Americans passing on the legacy of the The Great American Outdoor Show runs February 1-9 outdoors to future generations and double the funds at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harris- raised for valuable and worthwhile programs that burg, Pa. Join The NRA Foundation at the show! Get reinforce our Second Amendment rights. your tickets for the banquet online at www.great Since its inaugural year in 1998, the National NRA americanoutdoorshow.org. For more information Foundation Banquet has achieved huge success at about the event or to learn about donation and spon- the NRA Annual Meetings, raising over $4 million. sorship opportunities, visit www.friendsofnra.org or The new NRA Foundation Banquet at the Great contact Katie Parkes at [email protected].

TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 13 CUSTOM BOLT MARK VII RIFLE ORIGIN 12 TACTICAL SHOTGUN Donated by E.R. Shaw, Inc. Donated by FosTecH Arms, LLC We can’t show you this rifle today because it will be custom-made just There’s no such thing as too much firepower. The FosTecH ORIGIN-12 for you. The E.R. Shaw Mk. VII bolt-action rifle allows YOU to build your semi-automatic tactical shotgun boasts a quick change barrel system, a rifle by choosing from thousands of possible combinations. You choose forward nonreciprocating charging handle, detachable magazine feed your , receiver material, barrel length and contour, and stock. and a folding stock. All the features of your favorite tactical rifles are This is the perfect, one-of-a-kind rifle for the discerning shooter. now available in a shotgun.

SAVAGE 110BA .338 LAPUA MARK V® ULTRAMARK RIFLE Donated by Savage Arms Donated by Weatherby Chambered in the combat-proven .338 Lapua cartridge, the Savage The Weatherby Mark V® Ultramark combines stunning beauty and per- Arms Savage 110BA is capable of consistently hitting targets over formance in one rifle. The stock is made from hand selected, exhibition 1,000 yards away. This rifle is equipped with a fully-adjustable Magpul grade walnut to seat the high-luster blued metalwork and 26” barrel. Precision Rifle/ buttstock, Savage Arms’ accuracy-improving Chambered for the powerful .300 Weatherby Magnum cartridge, this AccuStock and AccuTrigger technologies, and a 26” barrel with a muzzle is a fine example of why the Weatherby Mark V® has been a legendary brake. Push the limits of your marksmanship skill with this venerable hunting rifle since 1957. precision firearm.

POCONOS GETAWAY PACKAGES “CHICKS WITH GUNS” PACKAGE Donated by Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Like the 15 million female gun owners in this country, the women pho- Couples Poconos Adventure tographed by Lindsay McCrum for “Chicks With Guns” defy stereotypes Donated by: Pocono Mountain Comfort Inn, Pocono Raceway Stockcar and represent all levels of society. They are real women with real guns Racing Experience, Pocono Whitewater Rafting that play a part in their lives. Packaged with this beautiful coffee table Stay for 2 nights at the Pocono Comfort Inn. Speed over to the Pocono book is a pink crystal bullet jewelry set, pink shooting glasses and a Raceway for a 1 person stockcar ride and enjoy another day of whitewa- pink FMK 9MM. Ergonomically built to accommodate both large and ter rafting, paintballing or biking through the Poconos. small hands, the FMK 9C1 Gen 2 pistol is made for concealed carry use. Romantic Poconos Getaway The shock-absorbing backstrap, snag-free design and pink frame make Donated by: Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts this handgun an ideal choice for any lady. Enjoy a couples getaway to Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts in the romantic Garden of Eden room for two nights in 2014. Breakfast and Dinner included. Poconos Family Adventure Donated by: Bushkill Group- Fernwood Adventures Stay for 2 nights in a Fernwood Villa for up to 6 people. Explore the Pocono Mountains with a 2 hour session at Tree Ventures zip lines and a 2 hour session of Blue Lightning summer tubing.

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14 TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 TRADITIONS MERCHANDISE HUNTS Deep SouthOutfitters Best Western CrystalRiverResort Bergzicht Game Lodge Bell Wildlife Specialties Bad Wolf Aviation Country BoySports Colt ManufacturingCompany, LLC Colorado GunBrokers Century International Arms, Inc. Butch’s Guns Beech Grove Firearms, Inc. Armalite American Legacy Firearms Alpine Arms Air Venturi AcuSport Corporation Buck Knives Boyt Harness Blind HorseKnives Black SwampSpecialties Big Sky Carvers Big Wood ChainsawCarving Battenfeld Technologies Baron Technology, Inc. Airsoft Megastore.com A.R.E. Accessories, LLC FIREARMS . QUARTER 4:2013 Martz’s Gap View Preserve, Inc. Lyon’s LandCompany Lucid Gear Ingogo Safaris Gettle Trophy Hunts High Plains Armory, LLC Henry Repeating Arms Haggard andStocking Gunslingers Guns andLeather, Inc. FosTecH Arms, LLC FMK Firearms FAUSTI USA, Inc. E.R. Shaw, Inc. Daniel Defense Dan Valley Club Golf Havalon Knives Enticer Turkey Calls Elite LiveEdge Wood Working Econoline Trailers Diamondback Firearms, LLC Designing Moods Desert Cowgirls Columbia RiverKnifeand Tool Bullseye Camera Systems, LLC Buckeye CustomKnives Tombstone Outfitters Scales N Tales Quality GuidesOutfitters Numzaan Safaris Monquin Creek Outfitters Remington Olympic Arms, Inc. Oglesby &Gunmakers NEMO Arms Mossberg Montana Rifle Company Legacy SportsInternational Kimber Kel-Tec Kelley Hardesty Smith&Co CPA High Standard Native , LLC Mountain RifleShop Mill Pond Press Magpul Lucid Gear Laserlyte JD Strooters Supply Hunter’s Specialties Hunters Headquarters II, Inc. Hogue, Inc. Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau The Chattanoogan Hotel Pocono Raceway Wild Wildebeest Safaris Chuck Moss/Aina NaHoku Kai Coffee Farm Weatherby, Inc. Walther Vision Armory, LLC Taurus TK Firearms Stur Ruger Stag Arms Smith & Wesson Springfield Armory Savage Arms, Inc. Zeiss Optics, LLC Woodbury Outfitters USS HornetMuseum Trijicon, Inc. Soundcheck Nashville Silencer Co. Reaper Knives Radians, Inc. Pat Pauley Wildlife Art 15 FRIENDS UPDATE FRIENDS UPDATE EASTERN REGION EASTERN

A VIRGINIA COMMITTEE CLOSE TO THE NAVY ADDS THEIR OWN CUSTOMIZATION TO A FRIENDS OF NRA FIREARM IN HONOR OF A GREAT SPECIAL OPERATIONS SACRIFICE

By David Wells Eastern Virginia & Maryland Field Representative, National Rifle Association

16 TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 he Tidewater Friends of NRA commit- tee, as the name implies, operates in the Tidewater region of Virginia. The southeast Virginia committee, located in the hub of Naval Station Norfolk—one of Tthe largest naval bases in the country—became very excited when it learned about the Sig Sauer P226 MK25 9mm pistol in the 2013 Merchandise Package. The P226 MK25 is identical to the pistol car- ried by the U.S. Navy SEAL fleet’s special warfare operators. 2013 Friends of NRA events featured a customized version of this official sidearm of the SEALs engraved with an anchor on the left side of the slide and accompanied by a Navy SEAL Foun- dation coin. Tidewater Friends of NRA saw an opportunity to make this item even more special for its banquet. Committee Treasurer Brad Whiteford took the lead on arranging for additional custom engravings. Whiteford obtained permission from the Navy Seal Foundation to specially engrave the P226 with the Navy Seal Trident on the end of the frame on both sides, and to include the words “Remembering Extortion 17” on the right side of the slide. The Extortion 17 engraving commemorates the Chinook military helicopter known by that call sign which was shot down in Afghanistan on August 6, 2011. The resulting crash killed all 33 passengers and five crew members on board, including 17 Navy On August 6, 2011, U.S. Army Rangers carried out SEALs. Adding the special engraving to the pistol a night raid on a compound in Wardak province, made it a truly one-of-a-kind item and a unique west of Kabul, Afghanistan, to capture or kill a se- tribute to the service and sacrifice of those Navy nior Taliban leader. Taliban fighters ambushed Ex- SEALs. tortion 17 as it was transporting a quick reaction Tidewater Friends of NRA featured the exclusive force to reinforce the U.S. Army Rangers engaged pistol in the live auction at their annual fund raising in a firefight. banquet in September. To say it was the highlight of the night would be an understatement. It easily Those killed in the Extortion 17 attack included raised more money than any other item in the 25 American special operations personnel, five auction. As a special bonus, a retired Navy SEAL in Army National Guard and Army Re- attendance approached me and handed over a gold serve crewmen, seven Afghan commandos, and Navy Seal Trident. He asked to remain anonymous, one Afghan interpreter—as well as a U.S. military but wanted me to present the Trident to the high working dog. It is considered the worst loss of U.S bidder and new owner of the Special Sig Sauer Pistol. Military life in the Afghanistan campaign, with Friends of NRA events are known for the fire- the 30 American deaths representing the great- arms, fellowship and good family fun. Now every- est loss in a single incident in the war that began one in attendance at this year’s Tidewater event in 2001. will also remember the recognition and support of the Navy SEALs that this special auction item Of the Navy SEALs killed, 15 were members of represented. SEAL Team Six. The other two Navy SEALs killed in the helicopter shootdown were from a West Learn more about Friends of NRA in Virginia by Coast-based SEAL unit. The death of 25 American contacting NRA Field Rep David Wells at special operations personnel in this attack is the [email protected] or visit us online at greatest single loss of life ever suffered by the www.friendsofnra.org/VA to find committees U.S. Special Operations community in the 24-year and 2014 events near you! history of the U.S. Special Operations Command.

TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 17 By Peter Lawless, Event Support Coordinator, National Rifle Association

*Photos by J. L. Graham CENTRAL REGION

n Kentucky’s Muhlenberg County, over 800 youths participate in the 4-H archery program, along with about 60 Ikids shooting trap and a handful shoot- ing competitive rifle. Until now, those programs have operated without the benefit of a local Friends of NRA com- mittee to raise funds and support their grant applications. Thanks to a conver- sation between NRA Field Representa- tive John LaRowe and local residents Jarrod Douglas and Rickey Hoskins at Uncle Lee’s sporting goods store in Greenville, Ky., Muhlenberg shooting sports now have a champion in the form of Paradise Friends of NRA.

18 TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 When LaRowe explained the mission of The NRA Foundation to Douglas and Hoskins, they were eager to expand their volun- teer efforts on behalf of the NRA to the Friends of NRA program. They chartered a banquet for late September 2013 and set to work on bringing a Friends of NRA event to Muhlenberg. As many volunteers will tell you, the most important and most challenging aspect of making an event successful is getting word out to the community and raising interest. The Paradise com- mittee started growing an online presence through a Facebook page created in June and with ads on SurfKY news. Most nota- bly, it held six pre-event raffles and talked about the banquet on a local radio show, drawing much attention from local press as the event date approached. The first raffle for a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard pistol sold out in just three days. Committee members also attended popular events in the area like the Kentucky Deer Classic exhibition and a Waste Not Want Not* event to sell raffle and banquet tickets. Some of the other raffles included a shotgun, a Ruger M77 rifle with a Leupold scope, and a Springfield XD pistol. By the time the raffles were drawn on September 28, the day of the event, the community had definitely taken notice of the fledgling com- mittee. A total of 135 people attended the inaugural Paradise Friends of NRA banquet. “[This was] the first ever banquet in Muhlen- burg County,” said LaRowe. “It’s a brand new committee that’s just on fire!” In addition to the Friends of NRA Standard Merchandise Package, auction items included a pink pistol and a concealed carry purse. Still, Co-Chair Jarrod Douglas claims that the most popular thing at the banquet was “nanner pudding” – or what city folk call “banana pudding.” Celebrated desserts aside, a positive net and attendance well over 100 had Paradise Friends of NRA off to a great start. But they weren’t done yet. On November 5, the committee hosted a follow-up banquet at the Kentucky Farm Bureau office and raffled off a few handguns that arrived too late for the Sep- tember banquet. “It wasn’t about raising dollars, more about thanking the folks who were important to the committee and getting them excited for next year,” Douglas recounts. The focus of Paradise Friends of NRA’s fundraising is support- ing youth shooting sports programs in the Muhlenhburg County area. Archery clearly plays a huge part in the community, with youths from elementary school to high school embracing the sport, and Muhlenburg South Elementary School hosts an an- nual Muhlenburg Archery Tournament for local school teams to compete against one another. At the banquet a gift basket of shooting sports materials made by the local 4-H shooting sports club was auctioned off, and some of those youths attended the event to experience the *Waste Not Want Not is a wild game donation organi- fundraising. “We wanted to show the community what the ban- zation that works in conjunction with a local food bank. quet benefits, and the kids wanted to be involved,” said Douglas. Paradise Friends of NRA is already preparing for next year’s Learn more about Friends of NRA in Kentucky event and aiming for more volunteers, higher attendance and by contacting NRA Field Rep John LaRowe at more money raised. This up-and-coming committee will be one [email protected] or visit us online at to watch in 2014, and local shooting sports programs will benefit www.friendsofnra.org/KY to find committees and from its success. 2014 events near you!

TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 19 SAFETY STARTS AT HOME By Peter Lawless Event Support Coordinator, National Rifle Association

another child or a criminal found the replica gun in the park instead of Justin, the result may have been much graver. HomeSafety Academy, a firearms education and train- ing school in the Palm Beach area founded and operat- ed by local Friends of NRA committee members, heard about Justin’s actions and created a special “Eddie Eagle Award” to recognize his actions. At the West Palm Beach Friends of NRA banquet on September 20, committee Chairman Jim Tooker and South Florida NRA Field Rep- resentative Tom Knight presented to award to Justin in front of over 300 attendees who gave him a standing ova- tion. Tooker and Treasurer Rosaire Badger both work at HomeSafety Academy and avidly support the Eddie Ea- gle program. Their unique situation as both Friends of NRA committee members and employees at the school Tom Knight, Justin Rivers and Jim Tooker at Justin’s award presentation has allowed them to be especially proactive in their pro- motion of Eddie Eagle. Through NRA Foundation grants en-year-old Justin Rivers did not expect they acquired a mascot costume and training materials to find a gun while playing in a park near and have begun putting them to effective use over the West Palm Beach, Fla., but when he did he past year. remembered his training: “STOP. DON’T “Rosaire is the one that was responsible for getting TOUCH. LEAVE THE AREA. TELL AN the Eddie Eagle program into HomeSafety Academy,” ADULT.” He flawlessly carried out these shares Knight. “He was very adamant about getting this four steps that he learned in the Eddie program and has been the one putting on the program TEagle GunSafe® Program, and police retrieved the gun for the school.” Knight explains that he has never met a without incident. group more dedicated to the NRA and its program than It turned out to be a replica firearm, but Justin’s actions HomeSafety Academy: “They are second to none.” were still entirely correct and meaningful. Non-firing rep- Recently at Target department store’s Family Day event licas and airsoft guns have been used to commit crimes in Palm Beach County, HomeSafety Academy operated a and have led to problems with police and school officials booth featuring Badger in the Eddie Eagle costume and across the country due to their similarity in appearance handed out educational materials to children and their fam- to the actual firearms after which they are modeled. Had ilies. Without a doubt this program serves the community

20 TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 SOUTHERN REGION

Rosaire Badger as Eddie Eagle at Target’s Family Day event well, helping prevent potentially disastrous situations. The membership. Its sole focus is keeping children safe by teach- same month that Justin Rivers was recognized for his ing them how to react to guns, and Friends of NRA supports actions, a second grader found a handgun with a loaded the cause through NRA Foundation grants for Eddie Eagle magazine just outside her school in Quiet Waters, Fla., costumes and training materials. less than an hour’s drive from Palm Beach. She followed Over the years, these grants have purchased 234 cos- the same message of Eddie Eagle, and the school re- tumes and countless copies of training materials totaling source officer safely recovered the firearm. over $10 million in value. The money raised by Friends of The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program was established in NRA events funds grants like these that help inform and 1988 to prevent gun accidents through education. Since protect communities and save lives. then, the program’s message has reached over 26 mil- lion children through over 26,000 police departments, Bring grant-supported programs to your area! For more schools, youth programs and dedicated volunteers. information and state grant application deadlines visit The program does not promote firearm ownership or www.nrafoundation.org. To learn more about Friends of operation, participation in the shooting sports, or NRA NRA in Florida go to www.friendsofnra.org/FL.

Eddie Eagle’s STEPS TO SAFETY IF YOU SEE A GUN:

STOP DON’T LEAVE Tell an Eddie Eagle at HomeSafety Academy touch the area ADULT

TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 21 discovering her range

By Claudia I. Smith Shumard-Designs, LLC, Edmond, Oklahoma, Heartland Friends of NRA Sponsor *Photos by Neil Chapman

IT COMES DOWN TO THE SHOES. For many ladies, stepping out of one’s comfort zone takes some gumption and a great pair of shoes that inspires confidence. Building up the courage to explore trails yet tread—be them careers, relationships or other endeavors—may take years. And abundant styles of shoes exist for any given moment of any given day. For an introductory shooting and safety gathering, all styles are welcomed. What is important is that women step out of their el- ement—in heels, flats, sneakers or cowboy boots—and introduce themselves to the shooting sports. dation grants totaling $117,300. This year’s grant included over 86,000 rounds of ammo—valued at over $25,000. For some this has become a yearly event, and grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and individuals come from as far away as Arkansas, Missouri, Nebras- ka, California and Florida. “We have been so fortunate to have such ded- icated supporters and sponsors,” expressed Rouse. Over 100 volunteers, many of whom are women, provided in- struction at this year’s Oklahoma City Gun Club Women On Tar- get® event. The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Department, Highway Patrol and Department of Wildlife MID-WEST REGION as well as the Midwest City Police Department also provided assis- tance. Rotating among four ranges, participants experienced the feel and power of various calibers of handguns, shotguns and rifles pro- vided by sponsors including Smith & Wesson, , Benelli and DPMS. They learned the familiar “ding” when metal targets are successfully struck or the sight of exploding clay pigeons rewarding concentration and firing precision. As always, a favorite among the women were the “big, black guns,” or AR-15s, which left many wanting more. ot many outdoor events armed with merely a passion and At the end of the day, even those gear towards women these hot pink flyers. But, over time, the who never imagined they would Ndays. Luckily, in the heart of interest level and support base enjoy the event learned that with Oklahoma, women have the chance went crazy!” emphasized Rouse. proper instruction and practice, to experience the thrill and pleasure “We weren’t sure what to do. … shooting can be an enjoyable and of well-manicured or garden-stained Eventually, everyone wondered confidence-building experience. It nails wrapped around cold, polished what happened to the pink sheets. can even lead women into compet- cast metal. Today, [publicity] is all done by itive shooting, mentoring and lead- The Women’s Division of the word of mouth. In fact, this year the ership roles they never dreamed Oklahoma City Gun Club and the registration form was added to our possible. Of course, no one goes NRA’s Women On Target® pro- website on a Monday night and by home empty handed, either. Each gram, both created 14 years ago, Wednesday we had dozens of regis- participant leaves with a shooter’s partnered to instigate the Women trations without even advertising.” bag filled with information and On Target® Instructional Shooting Registration for the 2013 clinic goodies. Not surprisingly, many Clinic billed the “Women’s Fun was capped at 600 participants, of the women acquired the new Shoot” in 2000. Since then, organiz- limited only by the amount of attitude of “To heck with the craft ers including Oklahoma City Gun space available at the event site shows! We’re headed to the range.” Club President Suzi Rouse have near Arcadia, Okla. In fact, since its seen interest swell and attendance inception, this Women On Target® Find a Women On Target clinic near snowball from the 57 attendees at event has been the nation’s largest you and learn about all the women’s that inaugural event. women’s instructional shooting clin- programs supported by The NRA “For the first few years, we were ic, made possible by 12 NRA Foun- Foundation! Visit women.nra.org.

TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 23 CONTROL OUT OF THE CONTROLLED COSTS AND OUT-OF-CONTROL ATTENDANCE AT A CALIFORNIA BANQUET COME INCREASED PROCEEDS TO THE NRA FOUNDATION AND LOCAL GRANT RECIPIENTS

Story and Photos by Benson Wong Range Officer, Photographer and Communications Coordinator, Sage Shooting Facility

he Southern Sierra Friends of NRA host- type game. The player shot a replica firearm con- ed its annual banquet on May 18, 2013, taining a laser at a projector screen enhanced with in Ridgecrest, Cal., a quiet little town of a sophisticated laser tracking system; one challenge 24,000, nestled in the High Desert just a was to shoot as many plates as possible within a Thandful of miles from the Sierra-Nevada Mountains. certain timeframe. Another game that generated For Ridgecrest, the dinner is a major celebratory quite a bit of interest was the indoor archery “skeet occasion and the largest event of its kind in the city shooting.” The player shot flu-flu arrows at flying in terms of both supporting the Second Amend- foam discs, trying to knock them out of the air. ment and fundraising in general. This year, record It took a team of 25 volunteers to pull everything droves of people attended the banquet to show together and make this banquet possible, with their support. planning starting as early as October 2012. The Gary and Betz Par- hard work paid off. sons, members of the Parsons reported that Southern Sierra Friends the banquet brought in of NRA committee, have $185,000, compared to supported this dinner $177,000 in 2012. Even for the past 12 years. with lower numbers The level of interest coming from the silent and participation in the auction and games, 2013 event impressed ticket sales more than them. “We oversold by made up for the dif- 120 or so guests,” shared ference. The net total, the Parsons. “The auditorium we were in couldn’t bolstered by the $11,000 saved by controlling costs, house any more.” The total attendance closed at was an impressive $85,000. 600 guests, and the committee had to start turning The money generated from this banquet goes people away. back to the Indian Wells Valley and surrounding With over 100 guns to give away—the largest areas and to national programs in the form of number of any banquet in Southern California— grants. Sage Shooting Facility, a 10-acre shooting people traveled from as far away as Tulare and range located just outside Ridgecrest, is one of the Mammoth Lakes, making the 3-hour one-way drive local recipients of NRA Foundation grants. The for a chance to win one of those firearms. grants enable the range to host shoots for the Boy The banquet also featured a multitude of games Scouts as well as an annual community event affec- for guests to enjoy, including a popular laser-shot tionately known as Sage Family Day.

20 TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 The Family Day event, which took place in April, introduces the local community to the shooting sports. Attendance is free, lunch is provided and all firearms and ammunition are available free-of- charge for anyone old enough to handle a fire- arm. Participants are encouraged to take part in a variety of shoots, such as the .22 Steel, USPSA, 3-Gun, 5-Stand, defensive pistol, archery, cowboy Photos. Left: The sold-out So. Sierra banquet filled its ven- action shooting and even black powder. Thanks to ue with a crowd of 600 guests. Above: Banquet attendees play the laser-shot and archery

Friends of NRA and The NRA Foundation, Family WESTERN REGION “skeet shooting” games. Day is in its third year running. This year alone the Below: Jethro H. of Sage Shooting Facility explains the event drew over 600 attendees, many of whom firing grip to a young participant at the 2013 Sage Family fired a gun for the very first time! Day event.

TRADITIONS . QUARTER 3: 2013 25 the North Star

By Catherine Barsanti Event Support Coordinator, National Rifle Association state VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT VOLUNTEER

“WHEN IT IS DARK ENOUGH YOU CAN SEE THE STARS” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

merson’s sentiment resonates strongly in Min- need is for someone to carry the guns.’” nesota, whose French-rooted state motto, “It wasn’t really a big question,” stated E“L’Etoile du Nord” means “The Star of the Van Brunt, who, when asked about the North.” The state is home to two tenacious Friends incident, responded “I never did worry of NRA chairmen who experienced dim health sit- about it. It never did scare me.” uations, only to come shining through. “His heart was operating at a fraction First there is Leroy Van Brunt of South Metro of the level of yours and mine,” committee Friends of NRA. In February Van Brunt was member Bruce Vogelgesang commented. hospitalized for five days after suffering “But that did not slow down his partici- from a heart attack caused by a blocked pation.” artery his doctor referred to as “the While in rehab for the heart at- widow maker –because most people tack, Van Brunt still made sure the don’t survive it.” Despite this, Van event went seamlessly. He even Brunt didn’t even think twice about led his committee to the second continuing to serve as committee level of High Caliber Club—making chairman. it the first committee ever in Min- “He was telling me that he was nesota to achieve that distinction. going to be the chairman and “The past two years we’ve just the FFL,” said Minnesota Field gone leaps and bounds with his Representative Scott Lembke, leadership. It’s been fantastic,” “I said, ‘You know we can work shared committee member around [his condition] and have Kathy Roberts. “He’s a really someone fill in this year,’ and he Chairman Leroy Van Brunt, great guy, I really love working just wasn’t having it. He said, ‘All I South Metro Friends of NRA with him.”

26 TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 he second unstoppable Minnesota However, motivated by his interest in Friends of NRA, chairman is Dan Porter of Kanabec Area Porter got in contact with Lembke in 2010 to start TFriends of NRA. Last summer Porter a new committee. With Porter as chairman, that was hospitalized after suffering from a stroke. committee has held three banquets, each growing Porter knew he needed to deliver a grant exponentially. It’s first had 73 event attendees, with application for the local 4-H program, and he a net of $1,500, and their second showed a 700 wouldn’t let his condition stand in the way. percent increase in proceeds with 140 attendees “We have a strict deadline, the last and $10,000 net. This year Kanabec Area day of August, for grant applica- Friends of NRA hosted 202 attendees tions,” said Lembke. “Dan called and achieved High Caliber Club status. me from the emergency room—I Even in the darkest of circumstanc- could hardly understand what es, these chairmen demonstrated he was saying—to make sure perseverance, dedication and that the 4-H grant would go accomplishment, all while maintain- through.” ing humility. They set a remarkable Very matter of fact, Porter standard and confirm that a set of explained, “I wanted to get truly admirable stars shine bright a grant written before the from The North Star State. deadline, and I didn’t know when I was going to get out of Become a part of Friends of NRA in the hospital.” Minnesota! Contact Field Rep Scott Prior to Porter’s leadership, Lembke at [email protected] or a Kanabec committee estab- Chairman Dan Porter, visit us online at www.friendsofnra. lished in 2007 became inactive. Kanabec Area Friends of NRA org/MN to find your local committee.

TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 27 INDUSTRY CORNER INDUSTRY

By Christina Paladeau Event Marketing & Communications Coordinator, National Rifle Association

he record-breaking success achieved by Friends of NRA in 2013 would not have been possible without the support of its generous and enthusiastic corporate sponsors. With the help of a new group of industry sponsors, Friends of NRA plans to reach even greater heights in 2014. “Industry support and corporate sponsors are vital to what we do in fundraising for The NRA Foundation,” shares John da Silva, NRA Field Operations National Manager Tof Volunteer Fundraising Events and Marketing. “With their continued commitment our program continues to flourish, providing exclusive product to our events nationwide and increasing the funding available to firearms training and education programs through the grant program.”

www.danieldefense.com

28 TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 Friends of NRA is thrilled to have Daniel Defense ness owners in the firearms industry to match that on board as the new National Corporate Sponsor donation and do something meaningful to support at the Corporate Sponsor Program’s exclusive the work of the NRA and Friends of NRA. Guardian Level. “Building relationships with man- Gaston J. Glock style LP also increased the ufacturers of in-demand products like AR’s allows breadth of its support to the Friends program us to provide the firearms that our volunteers and for 2014. In 2012 and 2013 the German company attendees want,” says da Silva. “We also want to with a US office in Georgia donated $25,000 and support American manufacturing, and we’ve seen $35,000, respectively, as a Statewide Underwrit- growth in that area. As we’ve worked with our in- er of the Gun of the Year and Wall of Guns in dustry supporters, we’ve seen companies increase that state. “They have also become involved with their American production, and that benefits our YHEC, by donating shooting shirts for all the kids program and organization too.” that participate in Georgia, and in NRA Airsoft 3 In 2013 Daniel Defense supplied rifles to Friends Gun by donating shirts as well,” reveals Georgia of NRA through the Vendor Direct program. Dan- Field Representative Brad Ward. “They are a great iel Defense Director of Marketing Jordan Hunter corporate sponsor that believes in ‘quality organi- explains why the company decided to increase zations,’ and that is why they are supporting The their support to Friends of NRA in 2014: “Start- NRA Foundation through the Friends program.” ing early [in 2013] our industry was under heavy “We are happy to expand our work with Friends attack. NRA does such a great job supporting our of NRA as a National Corporate Sponsor of the industry, so we want to do anything and everything program in 2014,” says CEO of Gaston J. Glock we can to support it. We’re always looking for cre- style USA Beate Arnold. She highlights the Gas- ative ways to do that, and Friends of NRA has been tonTM brand and Friends of NRA’s shared interest really great about providing those opportunities.” in preserving the shooting sports lifestyle along Over the past decade and more, Baron Technol- with the historic handcrafting of products that ogy, Inc., has been doing engraving and customi- support it. “We are not a gun company, but we zation on Friends of NRA firearms. It has donated support the shooting sports and we do a lot to thousands of dollars worth of technical and artis- support traditional handcrafts,” She explains. tic services and is now the program’s main source Companies directly reach millions of firearm and for engraving on standard package knives and outdoor enthusiasts through their relationships firearms. The uniqueness and exclusivity added with Friends of NRA, and their contributions of to Friends of NRA merchandise by Baron plays a money, services and auction items to the program critical role in creating desirable items for event help it to raise millions of dollars for the future attendees. “They are an essential part of what we of the shooting sports. Magpul Industries Corpo- do,” remarks da Silva. In 2014, Baron continues to ration joins Daniel Defense and Gaston J. Glock support the Friends program with donations of its style as another new supporter of the national valuable services. Friends of NRA program in 2014. These partner- “There has never been a more important time, in ships provide invaluable support to both Friends the history of this great country, to make serious of NRA and the industries that also desire to pro- and meaningful contributions to protecting our tect America’s shooting sports traditions and Sec- rights and freedoms,” emphasizes David Baron, ond Amendment freedoms. president of Baron Technology, Inc. “Because of my love of those rights and freedoms, I have do- Learn about becoming a Friends of NRA Corpo- nated all of the engraving costs of the Gun of the rate Sponsor! Contact NRA Field Operations at Year to the 2014 Friends of NRA [Standard Mer- (703) 267-1340 or visit www.friendsofnra.org/ chandise Package].” Baron urges his fellow busi- corporate-sponsors.aspx.

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TRADITIONS . QUARTER 4: 2013 29 NRA FOUNDATION DONORS

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. . . . Mr. Daniel J Predovich GIFTS OF $25K+ GIFTS OF $1K-$5K Colorado Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Roy Saulsbury Industries Amoskeag Auction Company North Carolina Texas New Hampshire Ms. Joyce M. Rubino Brownell Family (Foundation) Anonymous Ohio Iowa Illinois Mr. Samuel B. Saxton Mr. Bruce F. Evertson Anonymous Pennsylvania Wyoming Iowa Mr. and Mrs. H. Wayne Sheets Mr. James P. Henry Bear Productions, Ltd./Lehigh Valley Choppers Maryland Texas Pennsylvania Ms. Sara Marie Stelloh Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hightower Mr. Richard W. Beebe Wisconsin Texas New York Dr. Jon F. Strohmeyer Mr. John D. Pearson Ms. Cathy Beggan Florida Michigan New Jersey Mr. S. Adam Sufrin Mr. and Mrs. R. John Pepper, III Mr. Harris J. Bernstein Pennsylvania Texas New Jersey Mr. George W.M. Thomas Mr. Dan C. Tutcher Mr. Andrew C. Bradley Connecticut Texas Virginia Mr. and Mrs. Frederic O. Vicik The Honorable Bill K. Brewster Washington District of Columbia Widener’s Reloading & Shooting Supply, Inc. GIFTS OF $5K-$25K Mr. Peter J. Brown Tennessee South Carolina Mr. and Mrs. John Wilcock, III Anonymous Mr. Dean N. Browning New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania The Armstrong Foundation Business Services & Solutions LLC Texas New York GIFTS OF $250-$1K Mr. and Mrs. Morris C. Baker Mr. Dave Butz Pennsylvania Illinois Mr. Joshua W. Barca Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Booth Daniel R. and Linda C. Crocker Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Ohio Blue Book Publications, Inc. Camp Fire Conservation Fund Dillon Precision Products Corp., Inc. Minnesota New York Arizona Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Boos Cheaper Than Dirt GySgt John H. Finkeldie, III, USMC (Ret.) Arizona Texas New Jersey Mr. Tony Bucciero Crimson Trace Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Ward M. French, III Pennsylvania Oregon Connecticut Mr. Donald G. Chilcote Mr. John Fischer Graf & Sons, Inc. Michigan Colorado Missouri Mr. and Mrs. Norman K. Chung Frederick Habernam Richman Charitable Trust Hamilton Family Enterprises, Inc Hawaii Florida Colorado Mr. Daniel M. Cislo Gabriel Family Foundation & Natural History Mr. Mark Heim California Museum Pennsylvania Mr. and Mrs. Brian W. Clements California Mr. John H. Imbt Pennsylvania Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Head Pennsylvania Mr. Charles B. Coffman Texas Mr. Trenton L. Kelley California Mr. Mavis P. Kelsey, Jr. Texas Mr. Kenneth N. Connaughton Texas Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Krautheim Connecticut Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Kriley Pennsylvania Continental Army US North Carolina Mr. Dieter Krieghoff Florida Laser Shot, Inc. Pennsylvania Ms. Jamie Davis Texas Mrs. Laurie J Landeau Idaho Margaret Hardy Trust New York Joseph P. Debergalis, Jr. Pennsylvania Mr. and Mrs. John Keith Markley New York Amy Shelton McNutt Charitable Trust Massachusetts Mr. Manuel DelaCruz Texas Mrs. Betty S. Mayes-Petty Utah Mr. and Mrs. David A. Morgan Kansas Mr. Robert J. Delany California Mr. Richard W. McDugald Pennsylvania Natchez Shooters Supply Texas Mr. Armando DeLeon, IV Tennessee Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Nabhan Texas Rainold Family Foundation Texas Gary E. Ellison, Esq. Colorado Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Texas Ms. Mary P. Stumberg New York Enecon Corporation Texas Ohio Gun Collectors Association Pennsylvania Mr. and Mrs. Presley Swagerty Ohio Mr. Stuart Foutz Texas The Outdoor Heritage Foundation of Alaska Pennsylvania Mr. Robert A. Unkovic Alaska Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Ghilarducci Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania State Fish & Game Protective Colorado Association Mr. William H. Grimes Pennsylvania Arizona Mr. Joel D. Phillips Mr. Christopher D. Guidry Pennsylvania Virginia

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...... Mr. Joseph R. Heimbecker, Jr. R/L Construction Pennsylvania New Jersey IN MEMORY OF GIFTS Mr. Tad R. Herz Randall B. Yerby Enterprises Colorado California Daniel Black Dr. W. M. Hommerberg Mr. Michael K. Repetto McKean County Pennsylvania Public Employees Oregon California Luther E. Bradford Horvath & Giacin, P.C. Mr. Doug Ritter Venture Real Estate Strategies, LTD New Jersey Arizona Judy A. Detzler Mr. Bruce R. Hotze Safari Club International - National Capital Chapter Tom and BeckySue Yackley Texas Virginia Keith R. Herron Mr. Karl A. Hritz Mr. Tyler T. Schropp Mr. Richard W. Beebe New York Virginia Boris C. Malcolm J & G Sales, Ltd. Mr. Charles B. Sills Tom and BeckySue Yackley Arizona Virginia Louis Pellegrini, Sr. Ms. Amanda V. Johnson Mr. Robert L. Silva Tierra Verde Industries Virginia California Capt. and Mrs. Carl D. Kilhoffer, USN (Ret.) Mr. Donald R. Sipes Colorado Virginia IN KIND GIFTS Mr. Andrew W. Lander Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Stacy Virginia Ohio Dr. Thomas Caceci Mr. Eric M. Lipp Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Subia Virginia Virginia Virginia Mr. William Thomas Gennetti, Jr. Los Group, Inc. Mr. Daniel R. Subia Virginia New York Virginia Mrs. Colleen Knapp Mr. and Mrs. Mariano Macias Mr. Paul A. Surette Minnesota Florida Massachusetts Mr. James C. Lynch MAJ Telecom Co. Mr. Jordan Swagerty Maryland New Jersey Texas Ms. Margaret E. Maffet Mr. Daniel O. Maldonado Mr. Pete Trammell Florida Texas Texas Ms. Barbara Maloney Mr. Robert C. McCue VFW Post 175 Virginia Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Mr. Keith R. Montambo MetaMedia Training International, Inc. The von Gontard Family Foundation Florida Maryland Missouri Mr. Charles S. Smith, Jr. Ms. Mary M. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Weaver Virginia Colorado Virginia Ms. Leora Worthington Mr. and Mrs. Lathan D. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. White California Florida New York Mr. Miles Yocom Mr. James T. Naugle Missouri Florida Mr. and Mrs. James M. Nelson ESTATES Pennsylvania Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ondra Estate of Gene Epting Pennsylvania South Carolina One Shot Estate of Harry Andrew Tod Ohio California Mr. Jon D. Pries Estate of Lloyd Hubbard Pennsylvania Alaska Mr. William J. Proefrock Estate of Ralph R. Jorgensen New York California

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