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Don't MissMAY it! 7-8, 2011 ANNUAL DISPLAY SHOW THE ROBERTS CENTRE WILMINGTON, OHIO Order tickets for the May 7th Annual Members Recognition Banquet Space is Limited Deadline is April 15th First Series Pre-Woodsman from the collection of Wayne Becicka. This rare "pencil-barrel" target model is a new addition to the award-winning exhibit, "Colt Woodsman 1915-1977" by members Wayne Becicka and Ron Lough. Visit the NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits in Pitts- burgh, Pennsylvania, April 29 through May 1, 2011, and show your support for the educational exhibit which will graciously represent The Ohio Gun Collectors Association, page 4. AFFILIATEDAFFILIATED WWITHITH THTHEE NANATIONALTIONAL RRIFLEIFLE AASSOCIATIONSSOCIATION PAGE 2 OFFICERS RAMBLING THOUGHTS... CECIL PARKER, PRESIDENT PRESIDENT Cecil Parker “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” the years by the NRA; but how about the loud, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT clear, patriotic voices of the Buckeye Firearms Jim Tekavec Were any of us surprised to hear the renewed Association? This dedicated group of men clamor for feel-good “common sense” gun re- and women volunteer thousands of hours and SECOND VICE PRESIDENT strictions after the despicable mass murder in professional services to spread the Second Robert Ray Preston Tucson? Amendment gospel and fi ght our legal and legislative battles on every front. If you are not SECRETARY Have you ever noticed that these knee-jerk de- a member, you should be. Check out buck- Frank S. Hodges, Jr. mands always end with some form of this irre- eyefi rearms.org. futable logic from the editorial staff of a major TREASURER Ohio newspaper: “These fi xes may not have Thomas L. Kyser kept weapons away from the assailant …. But As we go to press, we are saddened at the they are simple measures a society commit- passing of one of OGCA’s greatest servants DIRECTORS ted to curbing gun violence would take without – Dr. Karl Spyridon. “Doc” served as President 2011-2012-2013 Terrie L. Hill delay.” from 1980 to 1981 and was an active hard- Fred L. Kolb working Past President for the rest of his life. Charles D. Metcalf In other words: “We can’t do anything to stop a See our humble tribute on page 10. Charles D. Rush lunatic sociopath from committing mayhem, so let’s do something to restrict the rights of sane, 2010-2011-2012 honest Citizens and we will all feel better.” We have the stars! The judges for OGCA’s Hal Ferrell Annual Display Show are three of the 'giants' Frank Kern Nobody seemed to mention that a real “com- in the arms collecting world – Phil Schreier, mon sense” society would have taken the Steve Fjestad, and Jim Supica. See details on 2009-2010-2011 wacko off the street after one of his fi rst 4 or 5 the following page. Frank Becker, Jr. run-ins with authorities. Thomas E. Bowersox Jon Chorpenning At the movies— I caught myself being a little optimistic this time “A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse BUSINESS OFFICE around at the apparent lack of enthusiasm by than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or any- OGCA, P.O. Box 670406 the usual opportunistic politicians. But we thing. A gun is as good or as bad as the man Sagamore Hills, OH 44067-0406 must remember that the anti-gunners are just using it. Remember that.” Alan Ladd as Laura Knotts, Business Mgr. biding their time until they regain the political Shane. PH: (330) 467-5733 numbers …. STAY VIGILANT ! Fax: (330) 467-5793 Email: [email protected] Speaking of fi ghting for citizens' gun rights, Web: www.ogca.com we are all aware of the incredible work over SPECIAL GUESTS, MAY 7 & 8 GGuestuest PPassass FFormsorms PPageage 1111 Inside - May 2011 Pg Annual Display Show 3 Colt Woodsman 4 Support NRA Pittsburgh 6 OGCA Director Nominations 6 Joyce Rubino, Vice President of Colt Manufacturing Proud to Support 6 Beverly J. Haynes, Colt Historian Joe Canali, Custom Shop Sales/Historical Archivist The Gun Quiz 7 Banquet 8 Meet the Colt Historian at the May 7-8 meeting! also served as a Colt Archivist for many, many Past President Spyridon 10 Beverly J. Haynes has been with Colt many, years and visited OGCA in Cleveland back in 2000. You will enjoy his stories of tracing old Passages 10 many years serving as the archivist since Kathy Hoyt's retirement. She was offi cially named Colts to verify whether its original owner was a Guest Passes 11 Historian in January 2010, making her MVP good guy or bad, lawman or lawless. Table Application 13 for collectors and researchers. Joe Canali Parts Bin / PAC 15 of the Colt Custom Shop will also join us in We are excited to announce that Joyce Rubino, May. Joe is the master at helping you create Vice President of Colt Manufacturing, LLC, will that one-of-a-kind heirloom including a personal join us. Originally from Ohio, be sure to show AFFILIATED WITH THE NRA AND CMP design, grips, inscription or engraving. He has Ms. Rubino a down-home welcome. PAGE 3 COME OUT AND ENJOY THE ANNUAL DISPLAY SHOW, MAY 7-8 TheT May 7-8, 2011 other partners purchased the Blue Book mans. He is the AnnualA Display of Gun Values and a new company was Past President of ShowS is shaping up formed, Blue Book Publications, Inc. Mo. Valley Arms nicely.n Interest has It remains the best-selling gun book Collectors As- beenb high, and we worldwide. soc. and S&W thankt our partici- Collectors As- Over the pantsp in advance. soc. Also, he is past three UpU for grabs is a former antique decades, $12,700$ in cash arms dealer and Fjestad has prizesrizes plus the numberednumb Minuteman founder of Old edited and Freedom Bronze (above) (abo and other fi ne Town Station and Jim Supica published awards. Everyone who enters receives ArmchairGunShow.com. Jim is a former over 150 a keepsake. If you are thinking about par- fi rearms auctioneer with ArmsBid.com, books on a ticipating and have not yet returned your and is also a former NRA Board Member wide variety application, be sure to call us today. and Vice Chairman of the Gun Collector of subjects. Committee. In addition, Jim is a gun col- The Annual Display Show is held in Addition- lector and a member of OGCA, ASAC, conjunction with the Saturday evening Steve Fjestad ally, S.P. CCA, SWCA and other collecting clubs. Member's Recognition Banquet (page Fjestad has written and edited hundreds 6-7) and makes for a most enjoyable of articles for various trade publications, OGCA would like to thank our esteemed weekend. We hope you are planning to and the Blue Book of Gun Values may judges in advance for their time and tal- join fellow members for what is arguably be the only gun book ever pictured in ents. the best show of the year. Be sure to Time magazine and listed as a refer- meet special guests representing Colt ence source in the Wall Street Journal. Again this year, our May 7-8, meeting Manufacturing, Joyce Rubino, Vice He has also testifi ed as an authority in will be a place to meet some of OGCA's President of Colt Manufacturing; Beverly many professional and legal situations. distinguished authors. Look for signage Haynes, Historian; and Joe Canali of the Fjestad has also been a guest on such in the hall for time and locations. Custom Shop (page 2). Please take the TV programs as American Rifleman, time to vote for the prestigious Members Guns & Ammo, and Gun Talk TV. Esteemed authors, so far, include: Roy Choice Award for best display. With Baumgardner, Precision Shooting with your help, we will set a new record for Phil Schreier the M-1 Garand, in print 10+ years; Erna most votes. is the Curator Becker, From Franzfeld to Mansfi eld of Programs (signing at PAC table in foyer); Steve Each year in May the location of hun- for the NRA's Fjestad, The Blue Book of Gun Values; dreds of trade tables are affected, and National Fire- Tracie Hill, The Ultimate Thompson we do our best to include everyone. We arms Museum Book; Leonardo M. Antaris, Astra Au- want to thank our regular and annual in Fairfax, VA tomatic Pistols, Star Firearms and Astra trade tableholders for their cooperation where he has Firearms and Selected Competitors; C. and support. worked for over Rodney James, The ABC's of Reload- 20 years. He is ing 9th Edition; Original Cyn: A Love We are honored to have three of the most a historian and Phil Schreier Story With Guns; Gun Digest Book of accomplished men in the world of collect- author whose features have appeared the .22 Rifl e; and non-member author ing to serve as Display Show judges. in numerous magazines. Phil has ap- Tom Rowe, Alte Scheibenwaffen: Old We welcome back the knowledgeable peared in dozens of episodes of fi rearms- German Target Arms. Tom will sign his Phil Schreier and Jim Supica. Rounding related television programs for cable TV book and may bring a couple others. out our esteemed panel is Blue Book and was our 2009 and 2005 keynote More authors are being added to the list author, Steve Fjestad. speaker at the Annual Member Recogni- every week. tion Banquet. A Life Member, Phil has Steve Fjestad. This best-selling author's served as Display Show judge for several involvement with fi rearms started early years now. Attention Members: since he grew up on a dairy farm in west central Minnesota and started duck hunt- Jim Supica is a past OGCA banquet The May 2011 newsletter had to be ing at age 10.