NRA Club Connection - Winter 2024

A PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA WINTER 2024

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President's Column: No One Should Be Forced To Confront Evil With Empty Hands

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General Operations Update: State Associations and NRA Clubs

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Feature Story: 2023 Youth Wildlife Art Contest Winners

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NRA Club Spotlight

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NRA Competitive Shooting Update

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NRA Program Update

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NRA-ILA Update

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Editor: Elizabeth Bush, Managing Director Community Engagement Division ebush@nrahq.org Cover Photo:

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Best In Show Chenglin Sophia Ji

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

No One Should Be Forced To Confront Evil With Empty Hands

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By Charles L. Cotton President

NRA OFFICERS Charles L. Cotton President Bob Barr First Vice President David Coy Second Vice President Wayne LaPierre Executive Vice President John Frazer Secretary Sonya Rowling Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Randy Kozuch Executive Director, NRA-ILA

Andrew Arulanandam Interim Executive Director, General Operations

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aced with mortal danger to their citizens, Israel and Ukraine are restoring the Godgiven right of self-defense to the people, by removing the roadblocks to lawful arms ownership and carry.

Yet here in the United States—the only nation with the right to arms enshrined in its Constitution and exercised in reality by its citizens—with violent crime soaring in many cities, politicians are trying to further disarm more potential victims. Practically, politically, legally and morally—that’s wrong. And it’s up to us at the NRA to do our part to stop it.

Let me back up a bit.

A common misconception in the West is that the Israeli population is armed to the teeth. Not so. The young men and women carrying rifles on Israeli streets that we often see in media reports—uniformed or not—are actually members of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). With few exceptions, serving in the IDF is mandatory for all Israelis.

Israel’s security and intelligence services are rightly considered the foremost in the world.

So, Israel’s political leaders likely saw no need for civilians to be routinely armed and thus put many restrictions on owning or carrying a gun. Thus, last October, when Hamas death squads flew in on paragliders and attacked a music festival near Gaza, and then began a campaign of murder, rape and other unspeakable atrocities against Israelis, only about 2% of Israelis legally owned a gun. In other words, 98% of them were effectively defenseless.

For decades, those who oppose the Second Amendment have told us that we don’t need guns for protection. The authorities will protect us, they promised.

In the 1990s, the then-president of NBC News, Michael Gartner, said, “There is no reason for anyone in this country except a police officer or a military person, to buy, to own, to have, to use, a handgun.” In 2022, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said that only the police should have guns.

But the tragedy we saw in Israel shows the mortal danger of that kind of complacency.

And you have to ask yourself: If a country with as much military, law enforcement, intelligence and security apparatus as Israel couldn’t protect its people, what country possibly could?

The good news for Israelis is that their government is now lifting some gun restrictions “to allow as many citizens as possible to arm themselves,” as Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir put it. “I want more weapons on the streets so that the January 2024

citizens of Israel can defend themselves,” he said last January.

Ukraine authorities did much the same thing in 2022. Faced with Russia’s invading army—along with similar atrocities committed against civilians—in February, the Ukrainian parliament approved a new law allowing citizens the right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. “We will give weapons to anyone who wants to defend the country,” Ukraine President Zelenskyy said, and the government distributed 25,000 rifles to civilian defenders.

AMERICAN LEADERS COULD LEARN FROM THEIR COUNTERPARTS IN ISRAEL AND UKRAINE. In both countries, armed citizens made a decisive difference. In Ukraine, almost 100 civilians mustered—some armed with hunting rifles—to defend bridges spanning the Mertovod River and forced Russian invaders to retreat. Armed volunteer civilians pushed the Russians out of four other towns, as well.

In Israel, while Hamas attackers executed people in their beds, murdered infants, burned down homes and massacred nearly 200 Israelies in Kfar Aza and Be’eri alone— with at least 1,200 reported overall at the time of this writing—in a third kibbutz called Nir-Am, armed defenders stopped them cold.

There, a 25-year-old woman named Inbar Lieberman opened the armory, distributed guns to residents and set up ambushes against the attackers. Together, over a fourhour siege, they killed 25 Hamas terrorists before they could carry out their grisly plans.

Thanks to Inbar Lieberman, Nir-Am was the only settlement bordering the Gaza Strip where no Israeli was killed that day.

Americans may not currently need to fight off hostile terrorists, like Israel, or invading armies, like Ukraine. But evil comes in many forms. It could appear at any time—as three gangsters kicking down your door at 3 a.m., as five masked robbers at your local restaurant or as the lone rapist waiting in your parking garage when you leave work to go home.

All that stands between that evil and any one of us is our right and ability to defend ourselves. And the only thing that secures that freedom is our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. So, we must not surrender it—not now, not ever.

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Online Regional Report To search for events in your area, go to

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Visit the links below to find gun shows, programs, clubs, events and training in your area.

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Dates and locations of gun shows are subject to change. Please contact the show before traveling. Discounted NRA memberships are sold through NRA recruiters. Some shows may offer free admission to people who sign up for new memberships or renewals.

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The “NRA Regional Report,” a service for NRA members, is an up-to-date listing of NRA conducted and/or sponsored events scheduled in your region for the current month.

Call to verify event dates and locations before traveling.

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AREA SHOOTS

STATE ASSOCIATIONS

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For more information, send an email to Shelly Kramer at mkramer@nrahq.org or call (703) 267-1459.

Joining NRA-affiliated state associations supports NRA’s mission in your state.

See clubs.nra.org for more information.

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or committee member and an essential part of the fight to secure our cherished freedoms. To find out more about NRA State Associations, go to stateassociations.nra.org.

On behalf of the NRA, I also want to thank the leaders of the State Associations who are volunteers and doing the Lord’s work in their states. Their tireless efforts send a strong message to those who threaten our gun rights, along with ensuring that our uniquely American shooting sports traditions live on.

The more than 10,000 NRA-affiliated clubs and associations across the United States form the backbone of our efforts to defend the Second Amendment. Did you know that you can elevate your club’s membership status by becoming a 100% NRA Club? When all your club members are NRA members, your club gains access to special programs, such as NRA Gold Medal awards and NRA-affiliated range grants. One way to achieve this distinction is to have your club pass a bylaw amendment requiring all club members be NRA members, too. In addition, your club can build revenue by becoming an NRA recruiter. By doing so, your club can offer discounted membership rates and earn a commission on every new NRA member brought in. Make sure your club and its members are 100% NRA to make it clear that they support the Second Amendment and the protection of our freedoms. For more information, go to explore.nra.org/programs/ clubs/100-clubs, email clubs@nrahq.org or call (800) NRA-CLUB.

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Joining NRA-affiliated state associations supports NRA’s mission in your state.

here are more than 10,000 NRAaffiliated State Associations and clubs located throughout the United States, and they need your help.

To kick off the new year, I am encouraging every NRA member to join your State Association, each one of which is an independent organization affiliated and recognized by the National Rifle Association of America. State Associations serve as a valuable resource of information regarding NRA activities carried on at the state level.

Additionally, the NRA and State Associations work together to provide vital services to shooters, hunters, gun owners and Second Amendment activists across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. If you aren’t already a member of your State Association, make it a priority—it’s never too late to join.

As we approach the 2024 elections this November, it’s more important than ever to become involved with your State Association. All State Associations serve a critical role as the state-level delivery system for NRA programs and legislative information. The NRA depends on State Associations to promote firearms and the Second Amendment within their states, as well as to motivate NRA-affiliated clubs and grassroots volunteers to activate their programs in their local communities. By supporting your State Association, you can make a difference in your local community. If you’re already volunteering your time, please consider becoming a State Association officer

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Feature Story

2023 YOUTH WILDLIFE ART CONTEST NRA Announces George Montgomery Youth Wildlife Art Contest Awards Winners for 2023 Every year around the holiday season, the NRA Community Engagement Division is proud to host the George Montgomery/Youth Wildlife Art Contest. Hundreds of art submissions are accepted and nearly 340 artists digitally submitted paintings, drawings, sketches, and engravings. The submissions ranged from small varmints to large game animals that can be legally hunted or trapped in the United States.

The George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest offers young artists interested in hunting and wildlife an outlet to display their creative talent, practice artistic techniques, and refine wildlife identification skills through the creation of original works. This contest encourages youth to nurture their interest for the visual arts, hunting, and wildlife conservation. It also reinforces the positive effects of hunting and wildlife conservation with the public at large.

Students grades 1 through 12 (including home-schooled children) are eligible to enter and all entries must portray North American game birds or animals that may be legally hunted or trapped. Artists have the chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes! The three National Finalists for each category, who do not become the Best in Show, and all Honorable Mentions will have their artwork featured in the NRA Club Connection and the NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest website.

Additional prizes for each category will be as follows: First Place: $750 cash prize, Second Place: $500 cash prize, Third Place: $250 cash prize, Best in Show will receive a $1000 cash prize!

Next year’s contest starts September 1 and entries must be submitted by October 31, 2024 to be eligible. Visit https://artcontest.nra.org/ for more details.

All winning artwork is available to view online at https://artcontest.nra.org/award-winners/2023-award-winners/

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Best in Show Chenglin Sophia Ji

First Place (Category 2): Anna Zhang

First Place (Category 1): Minwook Kim

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Feature Story

Category 1: 2nd Casper Yang Category 2: 2nd Sebastian Romo

Category 3: 2nd Selina Yuan

Category 4: 2nd Sophie Zhou

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Category 2: 3rd Olivia Li

Category 1: 3rd Vivian Lin

Category 4: 3rd Joyce Lee Category 3: 3rd Rayne Zhang

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Honorable Mention Amara Desai

Honorable Mention Siana Mladenov

Honorable Mention Hanvik Palepu

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Honorable Mention Shanaya Khatravath

Honorable Mention Zongxuan Helena Zou 4•8 ••

Honorable Mention Jessie Zhang

Honorable Mention Zhenrui Gu

Honorable Mention Ciara Grad

Honorable Mention Nina Liang

Honorable Mention Susan Harp

Honorable Mention Angran Tian

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NRA Club Spotlight

Yow’s Hunting Camps Inspire, Motivate, Empower Building confidence and defining strong women & youth in the hunting & outdoors Women are the fastest growing segment of the Outdoor Industry, we as women have the same desire to provide for our families as a man does, few things in life are more rewarding than putting food on the table for our families. We also have a strong desire to provide our family with the healthiest food available, wild game is healthy, organic and delish. Along with that is the strong desire to get out and see what God created, the wildlife, the backcountry, the beauty and serenity of it all. When we go hunting we can wrap all this up into a perfect package, fulfilling the “whole circle of life” which brings wholeness to each of us.

companies are actually making products that fit the ladies, which perform just as good but are built and designed with the ladies in mind.

With that said, I was one of those ladies that had hunted all my life but never thought of myself as a hunter, until I got involved in the industry and saw the ladies so eager to learn, to improve skills, build relationships with like minded women. This is where Ladies Hunting Camp evolved. We all know how hard it is to learn from a spouse or even a parent. We bring in Top Quality instructors to help these ladies learn skills, build confidence, improve technique and build great relationships with like-minded women. We have watched so As everyone knows there have always been many women achieve their dreams, gain women hunters, but over the past 10 years confidence and become successful women it has grown rapidly. I think because women in the outdoors. The reward is to see the look have always hunted but didn’t really think of in their eyes when they hit that steel target themselves as hunters. The industry as a whole for the first time, or say “pull” while lying in a didn’t either; we wore our husbands or father’s ground blind and sit up take the shot and are hand-me-downs, shot their rifles or bows and successful, Or simply gain a new friend to get mostly did it to put food on the table. Not out and see more of God’s country with. There saying we didn’t try for the biggest buck or is nothing more rewarding than knowing you bull, but our goal was to provide for the family. can help someone else achieve their dreams.

If anything was labeled as a Ladies product it was basically “shrink it and pink it”. Not being We couldn’t do any of this without help, much of a pink person, I preferred the hand- our sponsors that believe in us, and our me-downs. The industry is changing now and Conservation groups that support us. As • NRA CLUB CONNECTION Winter 2024 • Spring• 2013 12 •10NRA SPORTS MAGAZINE

hunters, it is our duty to help with conservation. By getting these ladies involved more with the shooting and hunting industry, we are also getting them involved in conservation in hopes that their grandchildren will have the same opportunities as we do. We need to be someone the future generation looks up, showing our love, respect and appreciation for the wildlife as well.

We have decided to become a 501 (c)(3). Our goal is to have 2 Ladies Camps a year, 1 -2 Youth Camps, 2-3 Advanced Camps such as Advanced Pistol/Self Defense with pistol (sirt), a Long-Range Rifle Camp, and an Elk Calling and Hunting Camp. Ladies and youth come from across our Nation to learn these skills, make like-minded friends and build their confidence. We have been building these camps for 10 years now and feel like we are just getting started on reaching more people who want to learn to shoot safely and be successful in the Outdoors.

So ladies, get out there and live your dreams, raise your children to do the same, stand up for our public lands and our rights, get involved in conservation and make a difference for our wildlife to preserve it for future generations, go see God’s country and his amazing beauty, it will bring joy to your soul.

Candy Yow Co-Host Extreme Desire TV Ladies Hunting Camp Youth Hunting Camp Oregon Access & Habitat Board Oregon Director of Women for Gun Rights

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NRA Competitive Shooting Update

Jerry Miculek Sets NRA World Records at Smith & Wesson’s New Tennessee Headquarters Jerry Miculek sets two NRA World Records for the fastest time to hit six plates from a draw with a 9 mm handgun (2.01 seconds) and a 9 mm revolver (1.88 seconds).

Story and Photos by John Parker

At Smith & Wesson’s new headquarters in Maryville, Tenn., on Friday, October 6, the one and only Jerry Miculek set the NRA World Record for hitting six steel plates with a 9 mm revolver at seven yards after a blazingly fast 1.88-second run.

Additionally, that same day Miculek shattered the NRA World Record for knocking down six steel plates with a 9 mm handgun from the draw at seven yards with an equally impressive 2.01-second run.

The six steel plates used for both of Miculek’s NRA World Record attempts were eight inches in diameter and set on a speed rack. He was shooting a red-dot equipped Smith & Wesson revolver.

The record for 9 mm handgun shooting at six steel plates was previously set by pro shooter Max Michel back in 2017 with a 2.05-second time.

“You never know, sometimes old is new again,” Miculek said to the crowd after setting the two NRA World Records. “I appreciate you all being here, and especially the support of Smith & Wesson—thank you.”

Timing Miculek for his NRA World Record attempts was his wife, Kay Miculek, and his kids were also present, including fellow pro shooter Lena Miculek. Kay Miculek was using a standard competition shot timer. In addition to his family, a large group of Smith & Wesson employees were at the NRA World Record event, along with a sizeable contingent of Jerry Miculek fans, affectionately known as “Jerry Junkies.”

NRA Deputy Director of Competitive Shooting Aaron Farmer was on hand at Smith & Wesson headquarters in Tennessee to certify the records and present Jerry Miculek his NRA World Record certificates.

The NRA World Record event was the kick-off for the grand opening of Smith & Wesson’s new headquarters in Tennessee, with the ribbon cutting ceremony held the following day, along with a large festival to celebrate. Departing its longtime home in Massachusetts, Big Blue built its new Maryville headquarters facility about two years after announcing its move to the Volunteer State.

For videos and other content on this story, please visit https://www.ssusa.org/content/watchjerry-miculek-sets-nra-world-record-with-fastest-time-to-hit-6-plates-with-a-9-mm-revolver/ • Spring •2013 • NRA 14 • 12 NRA SPORTS MAGAZINE CLUB CONNECTION Winter 2024

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Quantifying Wild Game Harvest and Meat Donations in the United States Research Highlights

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ach year, millions of America’s sportsmen and sportswomen take to the nation’s forests, elds, and marshes to hunt. These hunters harvest nearly 600 million pounds of game meat. NRA research shows that game meat harvested by hunters is used not only to feed the hunters and their families but also their friends and neighbors. Furthermore, the research shows that a substantial amount of game meat is also donated to Americans in need of food through a number of venues, such as food banks, pantries, and churches, as well as Hunters for the Hungry and other similar hunger relief organizations.

Almost

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MILLION POUNDS of game meat harvested each year

99% of all harvested game meat is consumed

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363 million pounds

of meat consumed by hunters and their families Another 112 million pounds of meat stored by hunters for future consumption Hunters share 119 million pounds, or 20%, of harvested game with others: friends outside of their household, food banks, and hunger relief organizations, including Hunters for the Hungry While hunters have long been recognized for their contributions to wildlife conservation, they can now also be recognized for their contributions to feeding their fellow Americans.

1 pound of meat = 4 meals

34 million

Americans face food insecurity

Nearly 500 million meals provided by hunters sharing and donating harvested game meat

NRA Program Update

NRA Awards Two Youth Shooters with the Outstanding Achievement Youth Award

By Kelly Farmer, Community Outreach Program Lead, National Rifle Association The NRA’s Outstanding Achievement Youth Awards were recently awarded to two well deserving members of our shooting sports community. This award is for youth 13 to 21 years of age who are actively involved in their community and shooting sports. These youth are accomplished in both academics and their sport. The OAYA encourages youth to participate in the many opportunities and events that are supported by the NRA. The 1st Place National Award winner is Megan Jaros from Roseville, Minnesota.

She has competed with the Minnesota Centershots Junior Rifle Club. She has been shooting guns for as long as she can remember with her family. She has been a proponent of safe gun handling. Growing up she participated in many game fairs, rifle camps and rife clinics. She began shooting competitively in 2019 at the age of 13.

She has continued to become a team Captain, and she prides herself on being a good influence to those she competes with. She credits her experiences with the shooting sports with growth mentally, behaviorally, and socially. She believes that the positivity she has in life is a direct result of the attitude you must cultivate to be successful in shooting sports. She has participated in the Junior Olympics, Nationals, and many other matches. She is a Junior Rifle Trainer, which will transition to a Level One NRA Rifle Coach when she turns 18. She looks forward to shooting on an NCAA rifle team in college.

The 2nd Place National Award winner is Will Witte from Apex, North Carolina.

Shooting is a family tradition that his father wanted him to share in. It started with shooting at the range near his home. Then it progressed to taking classes with the NRA to learn and grow his skills. The NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program was a major motivator for him. He has built his skills to where he is now an NRA Apprentice Instructor for pistol, rifle, and shotgun.

He is also an Eagle Scout, a BSA Venturing Shooting Outstanding Achievement Award winner, and a Civil Air Patrol Cadet Lieutenant Colonel. He credits his experiences with shooting with teaching him patience, focus and to be safety minded. He will be continuing to hone his skills and leadership at the United States Air Force Academy, where he is currently a fourth-class cadet (freshman).

We hope that the leadership skills and abilities they have cultivated through shooting sports will take them far in their endeavors. We look forward to seeing their achievements in the future. If you have a candidate that would like to apply for the 2024 Outstanding Youth Achievement Award please visit the NRA Awards website at https://awards.nra.org or email us at OAYAProgram@nrahq.org.

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NRA Program Spotlight

An NRA Day - Youth Sportsfest Success Story Submitted by Royden Jones & Becky Haas The Secor Sportsman’s Club in rural Woodford County, Illinois hosted the 27th Annual NRA Day - Youth Sportsfest on August 26th, 2023. This event is sponsored and supported

by Woodford County members of the Illinois State Rifle Association, the NRA Day partnership, Secor Sportsman’s Club, as well as other local organizations devoted to firearms safety and outdoor education. Parents and supportive individuals within the community have also provided significant support.

This event provides youngsters from age 8 through 19 with the opportunity to participate in sessions devoted to shotguns, .22 rifles, air rifle competition and archery. Range officers are active members of the local shooting community with many having backgrounds as NRA instructors or Range Officers. Others are certified Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Instructors.

This year's program drew 71 participants (49 boys and 22 girls). Ages ranged from 8 through 17. The program started with registration at 8:00 am and concluded at approximately 4:30 pm with the presentation of the trophies earned during the air rifle competition. The distribution of NRA Day t-Shirts and Pins was also done at that time.

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Lunch was provided to all participants, volunteers and parents in attendance.

Firearms and air rifles were provided by the Illinois State Rifle Association with the archery session being supported by the Woodford County 4-H shooting sports program.

Our local governance committee has over the years purchased range canopies and 3-D archery targets as well as the expendables necessary for each event.

Funds donated to support our activities provide for printing and mailing costs, ammunition, food, bottled water, extra NRA Day t-shirts, hearing protection, safety glasses and any maintenance of equipment that may be necessary. This year we are replacing two 3-D archery targets and a cylinder for one of the German air rifles. In addition to items we purchase, we have a large amount of material donated or loaned to the program to include: additional canopies, a sound system, air rifle trophies, additional ammunition, water coolers, clay targets and even the use of a golf cart to facilitate movement between stations for administrative purposes.

We were fortunate to have 18 volunteers on the 4 ranges and 4 volunteers in the kitchen in our 27th year for the event.

While it is easy to focus on the 2023 program, one should keep in mind the familiar quote

“it’s not the destination, it’s the journey”.

Looking at the impact of this program since 1996, we see an overall attendance of 1,625 (1,227 boys and 398 girls).

Removing the duplicates (sometimes participants have attended as many as 7 times); we have had a total of 910 young people in our community that have had a positive exposure to the shooting sports.

With a successful track record of multiple years, our community has begun to anticipate the event and local support has continued to grow.

Submitted by Secor Sportsman Club https://www.facebook. com/SecorSC/

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NRA Program Spotlight

CENTRAL FLORIDA NON-PROFIT GROUP CONDUCTS ITS 2nd ANNUAL CHILD SAFETY FREE GUN LOCK GIVE-AWAY In-Gauge of Polk County, an NRA affiliated, non-profit organization, distributed, free of charge, 500 child gun safety locks at the 47th Annual Pioneer Days Heritage Festival, conducted the weekend of October 28th and 29th, in Lake Wales, Florida.

At its booth, In-Gauge played a continuous loop of the NRA’s child gun safety Eddie Eagle GunSafe© video on a large screen TV. The Eddie Eagle GunSafe© program message: See a gun: Stop! Don’t touch.

Run away. Tell a grown-up.

Through a grant from the NRA, In-Gauge distributed free Eddie Eagle printed materials that included the Parent’s Guide to Gun Safety and kid activity books to adults and children who visited their booth.

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At its 2nd annual gun lock give-away, In-Gauge provided free gun safety locks to all adults who desired one. During the twoday period, 500 gun safety locks, donated by the Wild West Gun Store of Lake Hamilton, Florida and other local businesses interested in promoting child gun safety awareness, were distributed. That was an increase from the 150 locks given away last year.

Over 2,000 persons visited the In-Gauge booth and were provided Eddie Eagle GunSafe© Program materials and a free child safety gun lock if desired.

For further information, contact: In-Gauge of Polk County 6039 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

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Winter is Upon Us! Winter brings so much to our communities. The holiday season alone brings us excitement, joy, local festivals, and time with family. We are in the middle of hunting seasons across the country. Kids are home from school and friends are in and out of our homes. These are the perfect times to share messages of safety with our friends and family. Eddie Eagle can help us share this message through family conversations and handouts to the community at local events and festivals.

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Your NRA-ILA has been hard at work over the summer, fighting on behalf of our members to stop efforts to enact gun control at all levels. A couple of months ago, we outlined the different Executive Actions that President Biden announced during his April Rose Garden ceremony. Below are updates on these Executive Actions, and what your NRA-ILA has done to fight against them.

1) On May 21st, ATF published a new proposed rule in the Federal Register in response to President Biden’s directive to “stop the proliferation of ‘Ghost guns.’” Public comments on this proposed rule were due by August 19th, and your NRA-ILA submitted 25 pages of comments to ATF, which you can read here. We

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also provided information to countless members who we encouraged to submit their own comments.

2) On June 10th, ATF published a new proposed rule in the Federal Register in response to President Biden’s directive to reexamine how stabilizing braces are regulated. Public comments to ATF were due

by September 8th, and you can read the NRA-ILA comments submitted on behalf of our members here.

Again, we provided information to members who wanted to draft and submit their own comments, and encouraged them to do so.

3) Most notably, your NRA-ILA worked to defeat David Chipman’s nomination to lead the ATF. As soon as David Chipman was nominated by President Fall 2021 • NRA CLUB CONNECTION • 21

NRA Programs Spotlight

2023 Ladies Day at Gateway On Saturday, Nov 18th, Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club hosted an NRA Day, with nearly 100 women participating. The event was held in conjunction with the annual Ladies Day and provides the ladies with an orientation to safe gun handling, and gives them training with pistols, air rifles, the AR-15 rifle, and cowboy action shooting.

It was a full day of fun for the ladies. We started with a welcome from Gateway’s President Bill King. Sue Carter, Ladies Day Coordinator and NRA Certified Instructor, gave the safety orientation, discussing the four rules of safe gun handling and what they mean.

After the safety brief, the women were split into five groups. They rotated through the different activities to sample several different styles of shooting.

On the air gun range, the women were instructed how to shoot air rifles at a distance of 10 meters. The range was indoors, so everyone stayed warm and comfortable. With a brief lesson on how the air rifle worked and basic sight alignment and trigger squeeze, the ladies went to work. Although the targets were small, they did very well.

This year the Women’s Defense Company joined us, offering a mini self-defense class, teaching reality-based skills and techniques that empower students to reduce risks or stop an attack. The women had fun learning about weapons and targets that we all have and can use to defend ourselves without becoming professional ninjas.

At the pistol range, the ladies shot .22 caliber pistols at 7 yards, shooting with using two hands. They were separated into two relays, allowing the coaches to have only one student at a time. After an orientation on the firearm, safe gun handling, and loading and unloading, the women had the opportunity to show their skills. The coaches reviewed the fundamentals of a good shot, position, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, breathing, trigger press and follow through. Shooting iron sights, the goal was to learn to group their shots anywhere on the target. The coaches were impressed!

Cowboy action shooting is always a big hit for the ladies and this year didn’t disappoint.

Dakota Lil and her gang did a great job of introducing the women to the period dress and the firearms of the era. They had the chance to shoot revolvers and shotguns at steel targets placed at different distances. The patience and thoughtfulness of the Cowford Regulators working with the ladies helped many overcome their personal fears of firearms and shoot pretty darn well with them!

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On the rifle range, the ladies learned what an AR-15 was, how it worked, the different calibers available, and why it was so much fun to shoot. The coaches reviewed the safety rules and the fundamentals of a good shot. The ladies were seated and used either a tripod on the rifle or a sandbag for stability. The reactive targets were set at 25 yards away. The ladies then had a chance to shoot steel plates at 100 yards away. This was a huge hit! Overall, this was a great introduction for many of the ladies, who came away with a new understanding and appreciation of the rifle.

Boxed lunches were catered by Gator BBQ, with chicken, pulled pork, coleslaw, baked beans, and of course their fabulous banana pudding. A vegetarian salad was also available. No one left hungry!

A huge thank you to our volunteers. Group leaders were Sherrie Faye, Tammy Silva, Nancy McPherson, Nikki Celso, and Susan Walker. Marion Estes, Bob Hathcox and Carl Berg were on the air rifle range, assisted by juniors Emily, Madrona and Jackson. The pistol range coaches were Ted Carter, Kathy Klimek, Kathleen Gatson, Michelle Eller, Erika Lee, Lisa Perez, Dennis Faye, Roy Brown and Riley Reprogle. Mike Hicks, Bill Edwards, Whitney Saunders, Kelvin Alleyne, Walt Gallahan, Wade Olyer, Sherry Gonyon, and Jerry Patterson were on the rifle range. Thank you to the Cowford Regulators, Dakota Lil led her posse of Cowboys and Cowgirls, Sheriff Misfire Mordecai, Willy Whiskers, Snake Oil Osage, Flamingo Jo, Dakota Dutchman, Slothful Southpaw, Wiggley Down Yonder, Doc Monday, Gentlemen Jim, Big Red Sloan, and Mr. Gent. Without this amazing group of volunteers, this event would have never happened!

We also want to recognize those businesses that supported us. Thank you to the Florida Sport Shooting Association for the koozies, Ruger and NRA for the bags, Ruger for the swag, NRA for the cake, Gun Gallery for the day passes, Esco-Tech for the lead wipes, and NSSF for the pamphlets on responsible firearms ownership. NRA, Wild West Gun and Gold, and Gun Gallery also donated items for the door prizes. And of course, thank you to Gateway for the grand prize of a one-year membership. The Armed Women of America Jacksonville West Chapter provided several volunteers and that wonderful bake sale! These organizations continually give their support for our Ladies programs at Gateway and are truly appreciated! Please consider supporting them as well.

NRA Day in partnership with Ladies Day at Gateway 2023 was a great success! The women had a fun time learning how to shoot and handle firearms safely. The instructors and coaches were happy to help, and everyone enjoyed lunch!

Keep your eye out for more events in 2024. We will be offering a Refuse to Be A Victim class in early spring, NRA’s Women On Target in late spring, and of course, the 2024 Ladies Day in November. See you next year at the range!

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NRA YOUTH EDUCATION SUMMIT July 16th-21st, 2024 The NRA Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) allows 30-40 outstanding high school students from all over the country to share a week long educational fellowship in our nation’s capital while vying for college scholarships.

The mission of the Y.E.S. program is to give students the opportunity to explore their passion for our American government, Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution. The summit encourages students to become responsible citizens who participate in the democratic process and empower them to return to their communities with a proactive voice for the Second Amendment.

Attendees will compete for up to $40,000 in college scholarships based on their leadership skills, teamwork, performances in debates, and participation throughout the week.

Students with an interest in becoming NRA Ambassadors for a year can submit a portfolio of their projects for a chance at the Grand Scholarship.

Entry into the Y.E.S. program requires submission of a completed application form, high school transcript, a three-page essay on the Second Amendment, a one page personal statement and three letters of recommendation. These students are the best and brightest among their high school peers; actively engaging in academics, clubs, and community service.

Since its inception in 1996, more than 1200 students have graduated from Y.E.S and over $700,000 in scholarships have been awarded. Funding for Y.E.S. come from monies raised at Friends of NRA events and The NRA Foundation.

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NRA-ILA Update

UPDATE U.S. Supreme Court Accepts Historic NRA First Amendment Case Recently, the United States Supreme Court agreed to review National Rifle Association of America v. Maria T. Vullo. The decision is a landmark development in one of the most closely watched First Amendment cases in the nation.

“This is a historic step forward for free speech, the NRA’s millions of members, and for all who believe in freedom,” says NRA CEO & EVP Wayne LaPierre. “The NRA’s fight for justice continues – this time in the highest court in the land. At a time when free speech is under attack as never before, it is important that government officials be sent a message that they cannot use intimidation tactics to silence those with whom they disagree.”

In a May 2018 lawsuit, the NRA alleged that Vullo, at the behest of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, took aim at the NRA and conspired to use the regulatory power of the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) to “financially blacklist” the NRA – coercing banks and insurers to cut ties with the Association to suppress its pro-Second Amendment speech. The NRA argues that Vullo’s actions were meant to silence the NRA – using “guidance letters,” backroom threats, and other measures to cause financial institutions to “drop” the Association.

On February 7, 2023, the NRA petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking review of the Second Circuit decision. The Court granted review to consider: Does the First Amendment allow a government regulator to threaten regulated entities with adverse regulatory actions if they do business with a controversial speaker, as a consequence of (a) the government’s own hostility to the speaker’s viewpoint or (b) a perceived “general backlash” against the speaker’s advocacy?

Seven amicus briefs representing 40 individuals and organizations were filed in support of the NRA. The briefs include those from state attorney generals from Montana and 17 other states, in addition to a brief filed jointly by Texas and Indiana. Various business and legal scholars, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), Americans for Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Gun Owners of America, among others, also submitted briefs.

For more information on the case, visit www.nralegalfacts.org.

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NRA Affiliated State Associations AL STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASS'N 2009 Rodgers Drive Huntsville, AL 35811 205-655-3730 Eambhm1@aol.com

ID STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASS’N PO Box 140293 Boise, ID 83714-0293 208-900-1911 www.idahosrpa.org

MN RIFLE & REVOLVER ASS'N, INC. P.O. Box 143 Farmington, MN 55024 320-968-6898 www.mrra.org

AK OUTDOOR COUNCIL, INC. 310 K St Ste 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 907-740-1702 www.alaskaoutdoorcouncil.org

IL STATE RIFLE ASS'N, INC. P.O. Box 637 420 E. Locust St. Chatsworth, IL 60921 815-635-3198 www.isra.org

MO SPORT SHOOTING ASS’N 6140 N. Wagon Trail Rd. Columbia, MO 65202-9658 573-449-2849 www.missourisportshooting.org

AZ STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASS'N P.O. Box 74424 Phoenix, AZ 85087 623-687-4251 www.asrpa.com

IN STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASS'N, INC. P.O. Box 40025 Indianapolis, IN 46240 812-534-3258 www.isrpa.org

MAGNOLIA STATE SHOOTING SPORTS ALLIANCE

AR RIFLE & PISTOL ASS’N P.O. Box 2348 Conway, AR 72003 501-327-4702 arkansasrifle.com

IA FIREARMS COALITION PO Box 310 Moville, IA 51039 515-423-0391 www.iowafc.org

CA RIFLE & PISTOL ASS'N, INC. 271 E Imperial Hwy Ste 620 Fullerton, CA 92835 714-992-2772 www.crpa.org

KS STATE RIFLE ASS'N P.O. Box 8760 Topeka, KS 66608 913-608-1910 www.kansasrifle.org

CO STATE SHOOTING ASS'N 7661 McLaughlin Road Falcon, CO 80831 719-966-7512 www.cssa.org

LEAGUE of KY SPORTSMEN, INC. 1116 Hume Rd Lexington, KY 40516 859-858-0135 www.kentuckysportsmen.com

CT STATE RIFLE & REVOLVER ASS'N P.O. Box 754 North Haven, CT 06473 860-480-4600 www.csrra.com

LA SHOOTING ASS'N 350 Quill Ct. Slidell, LA 70461 985-781-4174 www.louisianashooting.com

DE STATE SPORTSMEN’S ASS'N P.O. Box 94 Lincoln, DE 19960 www.dssa.us

ME PINE TREE STATE R&P ASS'N, INC 14 Pine Road Wiscasset, ME 04578 207-882-4713 www.mainerpa.org

ASS'N OF NJ R&P CLUBS, INC. 5 Sicomac Rd Ste 292 North Haledon, NJ 07508 973-764-4100 www.anjrpc.org

MD STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASS'N 341 Whitfield Rd Catonsville, MD 21228 410-838-1734 www.msrpa.org

NM SHOOTING SPORTS ASS'N, INC. P.O. Box 93433 Albuquerque, NM 87199 505-990-1802 www.nmssa.org

(MA) GUN OWNERS’ ACTION LEAGUE

PO Box 567, 361 W Main St Northborough, MA 01606 508-393-5333 www.goal.org

NY STATE R&P ASS’N, INC. 713 Columbia Pike East Greenbush, NY 12061 518-272-2654 www.nysrpa.org

MI RIFLE & PISTOL ASS’N P.O. Box 71 Marshall, MI 49068-0071 586-727-1977 www.michrpa.com

NC RIFLE & PISTOL ASS’N P.O. Box 4116 Pinehurst, NC 28374 910-639-4742 www.ncrpa.org

FL SPORT SHOOTING ASS'N, INC. P.O.Box 56261 Jacksonville, FL 32241 904-880-1715 www.flssa.org GA SPORT SHOOTING ASS’N 880 Marietta Highway - PO Box 351 Roswell, GA, 30075 478-955-7068 www.georgiasportshootingassociation.com

HI RIFLE ASSOCIATION PO Box 543 Kailua, HI 96734 808-224-2824 www.hawaiirifleassociation.org

PO BOX 15593 Hattiesburg, MS 39404-5593 601-260-1145 https://www.facebook.com/people/ Magnolia-State-Shooting-SportsAlliance/100092283475481/ MT RIFLE & PISTOL ASS’N P.O. Box 48 Ramsay, MT 59748 406-579-8694 (weekends only) www.mtrpa.org NE MARKSMANSHIP ASS’N PO Box 390311 Omaha, NE 68139 402-880-4868 www.nemarksmanship.com NV FIREARMS COALITION 5575 Simmons St, Ste I-176 North Las Vegas, NV 89031 702-373-5935 www.nvfac.org GUN OWNERS OF NH, INC. P.O. Box 847 Concord, NH 03302-0487 603-225-4664

NRA Clubs & Associations • 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 • clubs.nra.org

NRA Affiliated State Associations ND SHOOTING SPORTS ASS'N P.O. Box 228 Bismarck, ND 58502 701-255-4601 www.ndssa.org

UT STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASS’N 2718 E. 9725 South Sandy, UT 84092-3405 801-942-6529 usrpa.org

OH RIFLE & PISTOL ASS’N PO Box 1201 Morehead, KY 40351-5201 330-714-3597 www.orpa.net

VT FED'N OF SPRTMN’S CLUBS, INC. PO Box 225 Lyndonville, VT 05851 206-427-8257 www.vtfsc.com

OK LAHOMA RIRLE ASSOCIATION 1530 N. Harrison Box 333 Shawnee, OK 74804 405-374-9262 https://oklahomarifle.org/

VA SHOOTING SPORTS ASS’N P.O. Box 1258 Orange, VA 22960 540-672-5848 www.myvssa.org

OR STATE SHOOTING ASS’N P.O. Box 231191 Portland, OR 97281-1161 503-635-5874 https://keystone2a.org/

WA STATE R&P ASS'N, INC. P.O. Box 64971 University Place, WA 98464 725-400-4867 www.wsrpa.net

KEYSTONE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOCIATION 20021 North Front Street Building 3, Suite 233 Harrisburg, PA 17102 919-215-4161 www.ossa.org

WV STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOC. PO Box 553 Charles Town, WV 25414 443-623-3150 www.wvasrpa.org

GUN RIGHTS & SAFETY ASS'N OF PR PO Box 191919 San Juan, PR 00919-1919 787-691-1919 www.grsapr.org RI 2nd AMENDMENT COALITION 928 Atwood Ave Johnston, RI 02919 401-944-1600 www.ri2nd.org

WISCONSIN FORCE PO Box 130 Seymour, WI 54165 607-799-3539 www.wisconsinfirearmowners.org WY STATE SHOOTING ASS'N, INC. Box 942 Worland, WY 82401 307-347-8852 www.wyossa.com

GUN OWNERS OF SC P.O. Box 211 Little Mountain, SC 29075 803-345-5761 www.gosc.org SD SHOOTING SPORTS ASS'N 304 West Prospect Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-660-1059 www.sdshootingsports.org TN SHOOTING SPORTS ASS'N, INC. 4442 Gray's Point Rd Joelton, TN 37080 615-491-2633 www.tennesseeshootingsportsassociation.org

TX STATE RIFLE ASS'N P.O. Box 2140 Bastrop, TX 78640 512-615-4200 www.tsra.com

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NRA Field Representative Directory Director of Field Staff Bryan Hoover

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EASTERN REGION Eastern Regional Director

David Wells

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Area 2 (NY, CT, MA, ME, NH, VT, RI)

Shawn Sage

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Area 4 (DE, NJ, Eastern PA)

Greg Nyce

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Area 5 (Western PA)

Cory Schaeffer

Area 7 (WV, Western VA, Western MD, KY)

Michael Swackhamer

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Area 45 (DC, Eastern MD, Eastern VA)

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Brandon Spence

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Area 49 (OH) Marc Peugeot

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Area 51 (MI) Allan Herman

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CENTRAL REGION Central Regional Director

Donald Higgs

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Area 17 (WI)

Tylor Flynn

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Area 18 (IL) Jason Wolfe jwolfe@nrahq.org Area 19 (MO)

Tim Besancenez

Area 20 (OK, KS)

Chad Grissom

Area 21 (MN, ND)

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Eric Linder

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Area 23 (IA, NE)

VACANT

Area 29 (WY, SD)

Byron "Dusty" Klein

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Area 30 (CO, UT)

Brad Dreier

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Southern Regional Director

Mike Webb

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Area 9 (SC, Eastern NC)

Steve Slavik

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Area 10 (GA, AL, MS)

Richard Mulford

Area 26 (Southern & Western TX)

Tyler Ward

Area 16 (AR, LA)

Alex Campbell

Area 42 (NCW)

Phil Martin

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Area 43 (TN)

Tom Knight

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Area 44 (Eastern & Northern TX)

Liz Foley

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SOUTHERN REGION

Area 48 (FL)

Bret Eldridge

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WESTERN REGION

NRA Field Representative Directory

Western Regional Director

Brad Kruger

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Area 28 (MT) Joseph Crismore Area 31 (AZ, NM)

Ron Capalongan

Area 33 (ID) Steve Vreeland

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Area 34 (OR, HI, WA)

Robert Berg

Area 35 (Northern CA, Central CA)

Daniel Wilhelm

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Area 46 (Eastern CA, NV)

Jody Lammel

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Area 50 (CAM and CAS)

Jason Russo

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Area 53 (Alaska)

Randall Clavell

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