The World’s Oldest And Largest Firearm ie 7 q September 2013 SOtpatel-) me aster arrys Ce ue Gun Of a . be Rising => Henry's Big-Bore eh. 45-70 Lever-Action SAR Arms Pistols & Shotguns NRA Official Journal of the National Rifle Association *Available EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with EPA-estimated 16 city/23 hwy mpg (2WD). **2WD Double Cab equipped with the 5.3L V8 engine and oh = the Max Trailering Package (available fall 2013). ©2013 General Motors. All rights reserved. Chevrolet emblem® Chevy™ Silverado® |". 9" Pa) FIND ROADS [LR ~~ features Photo by Forrest MacCormack Kenneth L. Smith-Christmas collection U.S. Army photo a MEMBER PROGRAMS: (800) 672-3888 TABLE OF CONTENTS AMERICAN O SEPTEMBER 2013 volume 161, No. 9, 127" Year of Publication kR fl S| iO a . PERTS Wayne R. LaPierre, N Fo Ain'tne Executive Vice President OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA The NRA, the foremost guardian of the traditional American right to “keep and bear arms,” believes every law-abiding citizen is entitled to the ownership and legal use of firearms, and that every reputable gun owner should be an NRA Member. And Then There Were None: Illinois Joins U.S. In Recognizing Right To Carry 18 Chris W. Cox After years of effort, two Supreme Court cases, a decision by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and more intrigue and maneuvering than in the season finale ofa reality TV show, Illinois residents are poised to join the rest of the states in having a legal means of exercising their Second Amendment right to bear arms. “Mastering” The M1911: Kimber's Master Carry Pistols................... 60 Wiley Clapp When it comes to upgraded M1911s from major makers, nobody makes as many, as well, as Kimber. The new Master Carry series has 3", 4" and 5" guns—all equipped with Crimson Trace Lasergrips from the factory. Meet NRA President Jim Porter. . ue .. 66 Gina Schmidt James W. Porter II has ava “aA NRA. running paces in nes ieee Elected this year to be NRA’s 62nd president, Porter is following his dad’s footsteps into a position he says is a great honor and a great deal of fun. Leveraging Heritage. .. oie: + 10 J.L.Kurtenbach Recently, iconic ae action manuiaceer: —_ eiesea up nape or aegea production of these classic long guns overseas. The resulting void has opened the door for Henry Repeating Arms Co. to expand its catalog of American-made lever guns. SAR Arms: Turkish Technology Comes Of Age .. — wa DG Brian C. Sheetz European American Armory has partnered with Turkish on manta: turer Sarsilmaz through the SAR Arms label to bring U.S. shooters some of the best values in handguns and shotguns made with the most modern manufacturing methods. Guns Of The Easter Rising .. .. 80 Kenneth L. In April 1916, Irish rebels rose against ‘the British Crown. Rewicd with a Smith-Christmas motley collection of obsolete and modern rifles, as well as handguns and shotguns, they resisted the might of the British Empire for five days before final defeat. CHOSHIAG DID. oo. ce ce ce ce ce ce ce ce ce ee ae ce ee ee ee ne ee en ae ee ee ee ee ne en ae ae ee ee ee ne ae on ot OO Karen Mehall American Legacy Firearms rolls out the limited-edition NRA pump- Phillips action shotgun as the company nears the home stretch in its quest to donate $1 million to NRA. Advances In U.S. Sniping Ammunition.. wae 08 John L. Plaster The long-range capability of Rinevican miliary: cipets has eayved the lives of many American service personnel on the battlefield. In addition to the rifles and tactics, there has been a revolution in the accuracy and performance of the ammunition they use. JO) US. MOLITARY SHOPER AN IVUNITION o,) 4h ER i i al THE COVER: Kimber’s latest upgraded M1911s are the Master Carrys, which feature factory-installed Crimson Trace Master Carry Lasergrips. Shown here Is the 4'-barreled Master Carry Pro. For more on the three guns in the Master Carry lineup, see Field Editor Wiley Clapp’s report beginning on p. 60. Shown with the Master Carry Pro are TAC-XPD .45 ACP +P cartridges from Barnes Bullets. The defensive ammunition, loaded by Barnes, has the 185-gr. TAC-XPD bullet coated with Techni-Crom. Photo by Forrest MacCormack. Design by David J. Labrozzi. America Remembers® Presents a P v. We ine jonn wayne On the right side of the barrel is a 24-karat decorated banner that reads “Duke” which is surrounded by decorative scrollwork. Wayne’s famous nickname had been with him since childhood and came from a beloved family pet, also named Duke. Once upon a time, America looked to one man to stand for American values of courage and honesty. His name was John Wayne. John Wayne didn’t need special effects. All he needed to do was swagger into a room or ride his horse across the plains. Even before he reached for his revolver or his rifle, the bad guys sensed they were in trouble just from the look in his eyes. Few actors have better embodied the American spirit than the man affectionately known as “Duke.” He was the Western hero on-screen and a genuine role model off-screen. In movies, he was the lawman who struck fear in the hearts of the wicked, the gunfighter who stood up for the mistreated, and the iron- willed warrior with the unflinching gaze. Off-screen, he was a tough man who loved God, his family, his country, and freedom. If you were a John Wayne Western fan, you know that John Wayne was the kind of Hollywood icon that only comes around once in a lifetime. Today, America Remembers, with authorization from John Wayne Enterprises, is proud to present the John Wayne Tribute Revolver, an elegantly decorated firearm honoring the career of a Western film legend. This is an exclusive limited edition, and will be a handsome addition to any collection. Though he played many unforgettable screen roles, many of us remember John Wayne best for his Westerns. There was something about those legendary days of the Old West, something uniquely American that fit Wayne perfectly. In dozens of films he starred in a Western role as a cavalryman, a lawman, a cowboy, or a rancher. Audiences flocked to the theater to see him in such memorable western classics as The Searchers, Rio Bravo, The Alamo, Hondo, and True Grit. To honor America’s favorite Western film star, it seemed only fitting to choose a classic Western firearm, the Single Action Revolver in caliber .45 LC with a 4 34” barrel. Single Action Revolvers have been the universally-recognized symbol of America’s Old West era for more than a century. Living legends such as Wyatt Earp and Buffalo Bill Cody made the revolver famous. In Hollywood, the Single Action Revolver was a favorite for many Hollywood cowboy legends and was often used by John Wayne. Thanks to its starring role on the American frontier and in Hollywood, the Single Action Revolver has become a beloved piece of American history. There is something about the Single Action Revolver that kindles our sense of nostalgia and adventure. When we see the Single Action Revolver, we think of the legendary days of the Old West when daring cowboys, lawmen, and outlaws roamed freely across the vast frontier, relying on their firearms for protection. helped him become a Hollywood legend and a fan favorite. On the right, he appears ready for action with his revolver drawn. Handsome Western style grips add a distinctive touch to each revolver. The frame and hammer feature the traditional color-cased finish. Look closely along the left side of the barrel and you’ll see John Wayne’s signature featured in 24-karat gold. iripute Revolver A The unfluted cylinder © features two portraits of the Duke early in his career as the classic Hollywood cowboy. On the left, Wayne is pictured looking cool and collected, with the good looks that A luxuriously lined, custom-built wooden display case is included with each order. Craftsmen commissioned specifically for this project by America Remembers decorate each John Wayne Tribute Revolver in sparkling 24-karat gold and blued steel to celebrate the spirit of a true American legend. Each working revolver in this edition is produced for us by the master craftsmen of A. Uberti, who have expertly created this classic firearm just as they have created so many of the Western classics since 1959, and have established themselves as the premier maker of historical firearms recreations. The Single Action Revolver is strongly identified with the Old West, : an era John Wayne brought to life for us in so many memorable films. As the very first revolver America Remembers has ever issued to honor John Wayne, and with =| authorization from John Wayne Enterprises, we expect demand for this Tribute to be high. The Tribute is | issued in a strictly limited edition of only 2,500 Tribute Revolvers, and is available only from America Remembers. Act quickly to secure your position in this historic edition. We will accept reservations in the order they are received. Call us toll-free at 1-800-682-2291 to allow us to prioritize your order and confirm availability. America Remembers will arrange delivery of your working Tribute through a licensed firearms dealer of your choice. Your Tribute will be individually numbered and shipped with a matching numbered Certificate of Authenticity, which will confirm your place among the elite ranks of collectors. The revolver comes with our 30-day guarantee of satisfaction. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your Tribute, you may return it in original, unfired condition within 30 days for a complete refund. John Wayne remains one of the most popular actors in history. Even today, about 35 years after his death, his name continues to rank among the 10 most popular movie stars in the annual Harris Poll. Thanks to technology, his classic movies are still seen every day by fans and the John Wayne legend lives on. i a a al a a aac a a aa ce aa lion ania | ! I wish to reserve ___ of the oa JOHN WAYNE, | ‘ . : ; ; Name 1 ! working Single-Action Revolver in .45 LC, at the introductory issue price : * ; i i Address DUKE and THEDUME arene 1 Of $1,995.* My deposit of $195 per revolver is enclosed. I wish to pay the I exclusive trademarks of, and the balance at the rate of $100 per month, no interest or carrying charges. 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Kahr Arms will move its headquarters and engineering operations to Pennsylvania (see “Random Shots,’ p. 32), and JLD Enterprises (makers of the H&K-based PTR rifles) is relo- cating to South Carolina. Magpul has boldly made the commitment to move after Colorado’s legisla- tors rammed an anti-gun-owner law with an arbitrary magazine capacity limit down its constituents’ throats—and the accessory and magazine maker’s prime vendor is going with it. But Magpul does take a risk and an interruption in production to do what its CEO, Richard Fitzpatrick, believes is the right thing for his company, his workers and his consumers. Mark Malkowski of Stag Arms in New Britain, Conn., is weighing numerous attractive offers to move to another state. As a matter of fact, while the ‘‘American Rifleman Television” crew was recently in his facility shooting a television show (airing Wednesday, Oct. 2), we were scheduled between the visits of Texas Gov. Rick Perry and others trying to recruit Stag and its high- end manufacturing jobs to their local and more politically friendly economies. Stag Arms is a modern facility, with many new machines, and one that can move. Malkowski’s home state’s governor’s office declared the illusory “public safety” benefit of more gun control laws more important than the jobs provided by the lawful firearm mak- ers of Connecticut. Other companies that are not as flexible simply cannot move and remain profitable. It’s com- plicated to pick up and move a large, “heavy” manufacturing operation—and gunmaking is indeed heavy manufacturing. In addition to the need to make sure you have a fully trained workforce in place when you get there, some machines, especially older ones, do not respond well to being moved. I’m not even sure Smith & Wesson could move its century-old forge. Also, some companies have fairly complicated labor agreements in place, and the penalties for mov- ing would be financially damaging, even ruinous, for them. It appears that many makers will be limiting or eliminating expan- sion in their existing locations with onerous gun control laws rather than moving. Ruger, for example, has acquired property in North Carolina, and Colt already has land in Florida. Remington has a huge plant in Kentucky, and Beretta has had a facility in Virginia for some time. O.F. Mossberg & Sons does most of its assembly in Texas already, while its North Haven, Conn., plant concentrates on cutting metal. And Kahr has plans to even- tually expand manufacturing into its new Pennsylvania location. Move- ment may come, but it needs to be done with business sense. And it appears that is the case so far. Mb A Teo Sa Be Pee 7 per square ince. Some Say it’s a double-stack P220. Others say it feels more like a P226. Take hold of the .45ACP, high capacity P227 and decide for yourself. Find us: Learn more at SIGSAUER.COM/P227 SIGoAYER when it counts’ ee ey AN >» 10+1 Flush, 14+1 Extended > Slim, Ergonomic Grip >» Fits Most P220R and P226R Holsters OU asta Veet ay IN THE NEWS the armed citizen ichael Votruba had just arrived home from a long day at work when he spotted an animal scurrying across the yard as he exited his vehicle. Votruba was clearly able to identify the animal as a bobcat when it approached him growling. He drew the pistol he was carrying and took a few steps back. The bobcat lunged at him, attacking his leg. Votruba shook free and ran only a few steps before the bobcat jumped on his chest. Again, Votruba fought back throwing the cat to the ground and shooting twice. When the bobcat lunged at his chest yet again, Votruba fired several more shots, killing the animal. Votruba was not seriously injured during the attack, and immediately received the necessary rabies shots and an updated tetanus shot. (Telegram & Gazette, Holden, MA, 6/20/13) her husband, Bob, 85, when she made a 911 call for help as a man attempted to break into their home. She told police to hurry as the assailant was on her back porch trying to gain entry through a sliding door. She told the police that she was armed with a .357 revolver and that she would shoot if need be. When she heard the door sliding open, she fired. The intruder fled, but was later found and arrested for burglary. “I don’t mean to shoot anybody,” said Cooper, “but whatever's necessary to literally stop them—he was not going to come into my home.” (Foxnews.com, Anaheim, CA, 6/12/13) t approximately 11 p.m.,a Acc responded to the sound of an intruder entering his home. A 21-year-old man had used a shovel to break through a back window and enter the residence. The resident retrieved a firearm and shot down a hallway toward the intruder. The intruder, who already had along list of previous offenses, was struck and later pronounced dead. The homeowner was reportedly not injured during the home invasion. (The Post & Courier, Orangeburg, SC, 5/27/13) J an Cooper, 72, was at home with a pickup truck when the truck suddenly stopped in front of her, blocking her lane. A man exited the J essica Grayson was driving behind truck and approached Grayson’s vehicle. He began beating on the window and grabbing the door handle in an attempt to get in. Jessica quickly pulled out her Colt .357 revolver.”... | pointed my gun 10 SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG at him and told him to step away from my car or | would shoot him,’ Grayson explained. The assailant immediately backed away from her vehicle and left. “You hear a lot of stories about guns being used in crime, but they prevent crime every day, too,” Grayson said. “What if | hadn’t had my gun that day?” (The Advertiser-Gleam, Danville, AL, 6/28/13) tore owner, Arturo Taveras, 69, was S working at McCann’s Liquors when a masked man entered, pulled a gun on him and demanded money. Taveras did not hesitate to draw his own firearm from his right hip and point it back at the would-be robber. When he saw Taveras’ gun, the attempted robber fled the premises. It was last reported that police were reviewing surveillance video and searching for the attempted robber. (The Eagle-Tribune, Lawrence, MA, 6/4/13) hile walking down the sidewalk, a military service member was assaulted by a man he did not know. As he was walking around 3 p.m., he was approached by a stranger, who proceeded to verbally assault him before physically striking him in the head. The attack was reportedly unprovoked. The service member, also a concealed-carry permit holder, pulled out his firearm detaining the assailant until police arrived and arrested him. (The Olympian, Olympia, WA, 5/31/13) woman and her son were driving Aoers 11:30 a.m. when a vehicle cut them off and abruptly stopped in front of them. A man exited the vehicle, pulled the woman from her vehicle and held a knife to her throat. When the woman's son got out of the car to confront his mother’s attacker, he was reportedly punched in the face. A passerby witnessed the attack and stopped to intervene with his .40-cal. handgun. When the suspect saw the firearm, he quickly returned to his vehicle and drove off. The good Samaritan who had stopped to help was able to get the suspect's license plate number, which later resulted in the attacker's arrest. He was charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and assault and third degree battery. 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COM/AMERICAMIFLE W RUGER UssTHE Vee tay SPECIAL REPORT standing guard By Wayne LaPierre, Executive Vice President Canada’s Roadmap For Your Rights s stunning revelations from the A cenit scandals at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continue to draw headlines, it is clear that the targeting of groups for their belief in the sanctity of the U.S. Constitution could easily soread to Americans who cherish the Second Amendment. Lost in much of the media coverage of IRS bullying tactics against “tea party” and “patriot” groups is the substance and breadth of the intrusion of federal IRS agents, marked by demands for highly detailed and private information. | __ SPONSOR AN NRA LIFE OF DUTY MEMBERSHIP SUN Wiatt edad ~Honor those who stand on the front lines with exclusive benefits worth _ thousands of dollars— ‘including $27,500 in no-cost accident insurance. And thats only the beginning! Visit NRALifeOibuty.tv or call (877) NRA-GIVE now to sponsor a hero. LIFE oF DUTY PRESENTED &Y BROWNELLS FECTION SERVICE § Mind you, these targeted groups, approaching 300 in number, had applied for tax-exempt status—the same corporate designation governing the National Rifle Association—so that they could better exercise their First Amendment rights to assemble, speak out and educate. 1? SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG As the president of the Waco (Texas) Tea Party told Politico, “They were asking for a U-Haul truck’s worth of information.’ These demands for impossible documentation included names and addresses of donors and volunteers, copies of all web pages, a list of books members were reading, their specific subjects of prayer, copies of minutes of meetings, newsletters and resumes of board members including political affiliation, copies of soeeches and meeting flyers. Whether or not the IRS was satisfied remained at the sole discretion of bureaucrats. Not one of the targeted groups got its exemption. And applicants were warned that _ their replies to questions were subject to federal prosecution for perjury. All of this has one purpose: to intimidate and silence specific voices in the political soectrum. And this gets us to the Second Amendment, to the efforts by the likes of billionaire New York City _ Mayor Michael Bloomberg, his cabal of machine politicians, and the likes of anti-gun U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Dianne Feinstein. Imagine if the biggest step in their ' confiscation scheme—“universal gun owner licensing and registration’— were a reality. Acquisition, transfer or continued ownership of firearms could depend on the whim of federal bureaucrats—just like the IRS operation—in analyzing questionnaires that gun owners would be required by law to answer. This “what if” scenario closely tracks the way the IRS wields bureaucratic power to scuttle the First Amendment rights of targeted “conservative” Americans—most of whom are our people, fighters for Second Amendment freedom. Topmost on pages and pages of f Like us on Facebook at the National Rifle Association questions you would be required to answer to own a gun would be a long list detailing your personal history including “the purpose for owning firearms subject to this form.” “Do you belong to the NRA ora similar organization? How long? What standing? “Do members of your immediate family approve of this purchase? “Do you belong to a gun club or shooting club? If so, list the club's officers. “Have you ever written Congress opposing ‘commonsense gun safety’? If so, provide copies of all correspondence and emails. “Do you believe the Second Amendment protects a guaranteed right? “List all other firearms you own, making sure to include serial number, make and model of each and how these firearms are stored in your home.” So, you take the forms home, fill them out, take them back to the firearm licensing officer and you are told that you will be notified of the results sometime in the future. If federal “czars” decide your answers are not sufficient, they will ask for clarification, or decide your answers are not truthful and opt to prosecute you for perjury. There is no set deadline for the government to act, so you wait for approval that may never come. This scenario exactly mirrors what the IRS is subjectively doing to Americans seeking tax-exempt protection under the law. It could happen to us if we fail to stand and fight. Lest any of your skeptical acquaintances think this intrusiveness is far-fetched, tell them about the inquisition of gun owners in Canada with its registration and licensing schemes demanding permanent photo-files sworn to by a person the government calls a “photo guarantor.” Try this question from the Canadian firearm license applications: “During the past two (2) years have you experienced divorce, a separation, a breakdown of a significant relationship, job loss or bankruptcy?” For starters, Canadian gun control bureaucrats require two references— citizens who know the prospective gun owner—who must swear that, “I know of no reason why, in the interest of safety of the applicant or any other person, the applicant should not be givena license to possess and acquire a firearm.” The government requires personal information on those references as well. Canadian bureaucrats also require personal details about one’s “conjugal partner,’ including “spouses and common law partners and all other persons with whom you live. ...” Why? So the government can seek their permission for you to acquire a gun. If you don’t get their approval, “the chief Firearms Officer has a duty to notify them of your application. ...” On the form, that threat is followed with a warning for your conjugal associates: “IF YOU HAVE SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT THIS APPLICATION, PLEASE CALL 1 (800) XXX-XXXX.” But there’s more—a demand for “INFORMATION ABOUT (A) FORMER CONJUGAL PARTNER.” Got that? So, if you break up with a girlfriend or boyfriend, or are separated or divorced, that person has a“veto” on your acquiring a firearm. It is mind-boggling. But in Canada it is reality. Given the intensity of the IRS political inquisition against Americans wishing to organize to exercise their First Amendment rights, there can be little doubt that this is where the gun-ban crowd would take us as gun owners. The Canadian gun-owner licensing and registration systems provide roadmaps to the future unless we continue to stand and fight in the U.S. Congress and straight through the crucial 2014 elections to preserve freedom. BECAUSE FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION | = = a OO a =e LUTTTTTT LOE TS ie = fa LOOSEN ONE, REMOVE HATS THATS ONE OF OUR RPE WEAP PHONE: 309-732-9527 YOUR RIFLE FOR YOUR SPECIFC! ch SALES@LMTDEFENSE.COM WWW.LMTDEFENSE.COM NRA is the authority on guns, ammo, shooting, ballistics, safety and firearms history. Order your copy today! www.nrastore.com 888-607-6007 Item No. PB 01548 plus shipping Tate mye) eliter-]e)(:M-¥-] (-.-9m tb SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICAN RIFLEMAN 13 Us STHP Me t/a SPECIAL REPORT president's column James W. Porter Il, President Obama’s Meanest Streets he Chicago Crime Commission has (names the head of the Sinaloa Drug Cartel, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, as the city’s “Public Enemy Number 1.’ At the same time, President Barack Obama brought his gun-ban road show to Chicago citing the daily bloodlet- ting on the meanest streets in America with 502 murders last year as a reason for pushing his agenda on the rest of America. Centered around “universal back- ground checks,’ his scheme creates national gun owner registration—the key to future confiscation. Obama's gun-ban nightmare for Americans is also the top item on the agenda of his political campaign turned presidential grassroots-lobby, Organizing for Action (OFA), with its highly sophis- ticated 15 million member political contributor list, cranking out emails demanding his “commonsense” gun-ban restrictions. Americans are being told we must pay the price—with our loss of Second Amendment rights and liberty—for Chicago's obscene daily grind of violence fed by a Mexican world-class bandit. So who is Chicago's new Public Enemy Number 1? Guzman is a billionaire Mexican crime boss operating one of the world’s big- gest criminal profit centers from his base in Sinaloa, Mexico. According to a Forbes.com profile: NRA OFFICERS James W. Porter II, PRESIDENT Allan D. Cors, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Pete R. Brownell, sECOND VICE PRESIDENT Wayne LaPierre, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Edward J. Land Jr., SECRETARY Wilson H. Phillips Jr., TREASURER R. Kyle Weaver, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GENERAL OPERATIONS Christopher W. Cox, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION “It is estimated that El Chapo controls at least 60,000 square km (23,000 square miles) of rugged mountains in Sinaloa and Durango. You'd need 100,000 soldiers surrounding the area and even then I’m not sure you'd succeed [in cap- turing him].’ That's the number of street-gang “soldiers” Guzman has in Chicago alone. If Guzman’s nickname translates to “Shorty,” his army of armed gang crimi- nals are called “shorties.” A June 20, 2013, Guardian Express article says: “The cartel is primarily involved in the smuggling and distribution of Colombian cocaine, Mexican marijuana, metham- phetamine and Mexican and Southeast Asian heroin into the United States. “From their location in [Chicago’s] ‘Little Village, the Cartel wholesales their drugs to local street gangs. The city of Chicago has documented over 120,000 gang members. One gang, ‘The Gangster Disciples, works with the Cartel. From this location alone, they distribute two metric tons a month.” Forbes.com February 18, 2013 cover- age of this public enemy said Guzman “is responsible for up to 90 percent of all the drugs on the street, bringing in over $1.8 billion in ill-gotten cash.’ NBC News touted the president's “oush for stricter gun laws” reporting “Obama pointed to recent incidences of violence, including the murder of Hadiya Pendleton, the Chicago teenager who was gunned down shortly after perform- ing with classmates in Obama's second inaugural parade.” But thedailybeast.com described the senseless truth about that 15-year-old girl's tragic death: “The real public enemy No. 1 in Chicago has 100,000 young faces. ... It is these shorties who are committing most of the mayhem in the city. ... “In the Pendleton case, two young men from the SUWU gang were alleg- edly seeking retribution for attacks by members of the 46-Terror gang. The two SUWU shorties opened fire on what they mistook for rival shorties in a park, huddled under a canopy during a rainstorm. The targets were in fact a group of eminently blameless teens who had just taken final exams. There was no shelter from the bullets, and Pendleton fell fatally wounded.” There isn't one single thing in the Obama-Bloomberg “commonsense” agenda that would have prevented this senseless crime. Yet there are three powers possessed by the president that might have pre- vented her death: enforcement of felony provisions of federal firearm laws that can be used to surgically remove armed criminals, gang members and drug dealers from society. Prison terms under those laws are harsh and certain. But Chicago ranks 90th—at the very bottom of U.S. federal judicial districts for pros- ecution. And then there are racketeering statutes that could root out gang power. And there is closing the southern border to cartel drug smugglers, something the administration refuses to do. As the president and his minions refuse to enforce ample laws against Guzman’s army in Chicago, the daily toll in death and mayhem, and in fear and terror for ordinary Chicagoans, simply drones on. The Second Amendment and law- abiding Americans are not the blame for this carnage. The blame lies with those who are not aggressively attacking criminals and getting them off the street for good. Lk mo) mat-iew-leloluim(-relcitclicelm-lie mele yMaicti em AWA Aarle-Tite Melee maw AW anle-lal-\wemeelim-liremiaWananle-Wolge & 14 SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG THE GUY WITH THE LASER SURVIVED. SSS wees, | a ——— TT a Tae I <1 —e SSE Gm — -__— —- —— — ———~ ca a a ~ ——— oF a 0 SSS ee = a = = <== = oe een = - —— — oe ana = - we ol —_— THE WORLD CAN BE A DANGEROUS PLACE — EQUIP ACCORDINGLY. 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Even his ally in the Senate, Senator Chuck Schumer, (D-N.Y.) told Time magazine, tants first deployed this gambit in their protest at the NRA Annual Meetings, but of our more than 80,000 attendees, no one really paid attention to what his few protesters were doing. But they were paying attention in New Hampshire, the bus tour's first stop. And when the name “Tamerlan Tsarnaev” was read, observers were outraged. “He's a terrorist!” shouted one attendee. Yes, the Bloomberg list of “victims murdered by guns” included one of the Boston Marathon terrorist bombing sus- pects. This slap in the face to the real vic- tims of the bombing spread like wildfire, and after several hours of being pounded in the media, a Bloomberg spokesman was forced to apologize for the “mistake.” Your membership dues are not enough. If you want to defend your right to own and carry a firearm ... If your freedom to hunt and shoot is important to you ... Then you need to support the NRA Institute for Legislative Action. We are the only arm of NRA specifically charged with defending your Second Amendment freedoms on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures and courtrooms across America. Please support NRA-ILA today by going to www.NRAILA.org/donate. “Frankly, | don’t think Bloomberg's ads are effective.” Indeed, in several states Bloomberg's attack ads drove up the popularity of the targeted senators, by giving them a platform to point out that they are listening to their constituents, not some distant mayor. Bloomberg must have eventually realized that his ads were digging him a deeper hole. He switched his tac- tics, launching a national bus tour to harangue senators in their home states. But the tour went wrong at its very first stop. As a media hook, the “No More Names” tour featured the reading of a list of all “victims of gun violence” since the Newtown tragedy. Bloomberg's consul- But that wasn't the only mistake in the list—far from it. The list also included California cop killer Christopher Dorner, and at least four others who were killed in shootouts with police. One analysis found that fully one in 12 names on the list were crime suspects, killed either by police or by armed citizens acting in self-defense. In response, the New Hampshire Sheriff's Association and Association of Chiefs of Police co-signed a letter to Bloomberg which read, in part, “It is deeply shameful that your organization listed these criminals as having been ‘murdered’... We are deeply offended that your group suggested that a ter- rorist and these criminals, who tried to injure or kill our brother officers, are victims.’ It was also too much for several mayors, who resigned from the Bloomberg group. The ones who didn't quit are now effectively endorsing Bloomberg's idea that “victims of gun violence” include ter- rorists, murderers and rapists. Now, those remaining mayors have also effectively endorsed the abuse of taxpayer funds to push for gun control. Press accounts have revealed that while Bloomberg funds the MAIG “Action Fund” with his personal millions, he’s operating MAIG itself with New York City personnel, assets and resources. First, the group's website was traced back to city servers. Another report noted that a city lawyer had traveled to Nevada to lobby for a bill criminalizing private firearm transfers, going to pains to hide his city email address on his lobbyist registration. This led to a cascade of similar revela- tions, forcing Bloomberg's city spokesman to admit that MAIG operates solely with city employees and funding. Ironically, the city employee also serves as a MAIG spokesman, further confirming the point. Bloomberg's abuse of taxpayer dol- lars found critics on both the right and left. “It doesn’t seem kosher to me,’ said Gene Russianoff of the liberal New York Public Interest Research Group. 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After years of effort, two Supreme Court cases, a decision by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and more intrigue and maneuvering than in the season finale of a reality TV show, Illinois residents are poised to join the rest of the states in having a legal means of exercising their Second Amendment right to bear arms. Illinois, of course, was the last state to completely prohibit the carrying of firearms outside the home or business for self-defense. By contrast, even such notoriously anti-gun jurisdictions as New Jersey, Hawaii and New York City have for many years made the issuance of a license to carry at least theoretically possible, even if few or no residents actually satisfy the arbitrary whims of licensing officials. Illinois’ obstinacy underscores a key point in Second Amendment advocacy: it often takes a unique level of denial on the part of a jurisdiction for a court to move the Second Amendment needle in the right direction. Washington, D.C., illustrated this point with its ban on possession of handguns. This spawned the landmark 2008 case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in which the Supreme Court recognized the Second Amendment as protecting an individual right to possess firearms for defense. Chicago provided another example of this concept by ignoring the obvious implications of the Heller ruling for its own handgun ban. Even as the D.C. Council was dreaming up increasingly burdensome obstacles to stifle the lawful handgun ownership that Heller forced it to accept, Chicago would settle for nothing less than an unconditional ban. As a result, the Windy City’s gift to the nation was McDonald v. Chicago, the 2010 Supreme Court decision that confirmed the Second Amendment right is fundamental and applies to all law-abiding Americans. Most would have gotten the hint at this point, but gun banners are especially slow learners. Disregarding the Court's guidance to the contrary, to say nothing of the long-established practice of 49 other states, Illinois insisted that Heller and McDonald had confined the Second Amendment's protection to the home and that state laws essentially banning public carry did not infringe upon any constitutional right. The Seventh Circuit was the next to draw the line and observed in its December 11, 2012, opinion in the NRA-supported case of Shepard v. Madigan and the similar non-NRA Moore case: “There is no suggestion that some unique characteristic of criminal activity in Illinois justifies the state's taking a different approach from the other 49 states. If the Illinois approach was demonstrably superior, one would expect at least one or two other states to have emulated it.” The court invalidated Illinois’ ban on carrying firearms in public for self-defense, but held back its injunction for 180 days to let the Illinois legislature pass a law in keeping with the opinion. (For more on how strategic litigation can lead to positive legislation, see “In the Courts” in last month's issue of this magazine.) 18 SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG By Chris W. Cox NRA-ILA Executive Director Illinois Joins U.S. in Recognizing Right to Carry SEPTEMBER 2013 American RIFLEMAN 1 Q ILA STORY Reforming Illinois’ unconstitutional laws should have been relatively straightforward. Other states clearly know how to issue concealed carry licenses, and bills had been introduced year after year to do so in Illinois as well. But two camps quickly staked out their positions on the issue. Illinois has major anti-gun urban centers in Chicago and Cook County, while downstate areas hold more traditional pro-gun views. Anti-gun forces sought to exempt Chicago and Cook County and to impose a“may-issue” regime, meaning that even otherwise eligible applicants could be denied licenses at the whim of police. Pro-gun advocates—including the NRA—sought a“shall-issue” law that would require a statewide license to be issued in accordance with a single, statewide list of objective qualifications. Despite having plenty of time to comply with the court's mandate, the legislature put off serious work on the issue until the final weeks of the session. The General Assembly was to adjourn for the summer on May 31, well before the court-imposed deadline of June 9. The Cook County State's Attorney's Office even feebly claimed that it was not bound by the Seventh Circuit’s decision and could continue to prosecute people for carrying in public both before and after the court's deadline. Ironically, the cluelessness of this position may have spurred legislative activity by forcing legislators to think about the total confusion (and legal liability) that would result if officials and residents woke up on June 10 without a common understanding of the law. Finally, the Illinois House took a “test vote” on April 17 and, by a 31-76 vote, soundly rejected a restrictive may-issue measure sponsored by Chicago Democrat Kelly Cassidy. Two days later, NRA-backed shall-issue legislation sponsored by downstate Democrat Brandon Phelps passed 64-45 in the House—a strong majority, but below the 71 votes needed 20 SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG to override a governor's veto and satisfy a provision of the Illinois Constitution that requires a three-fifths vote for a state law that preempts the authority of home rule jurisdictions. Preemption is necessary for effective statewide right to carry in Illinois, as some jurisdictions have enacted separate bans on carrying firearms outside the home. Next into the fray was Sen. Kwame Raoul, a fiercely anti-gun Chicago Democrat who purported to offer Fortunately, on July 9—right at the court- imposed deadline—the General Assembly rejected the amendments, finally putting a version of Right-to-Carry on the books in Illinois. a “compromise” approach. His “compromise, however, tried to carve out Chicago by requiring a local “endorsement” for licensees to carry in the city. It also would have meant a may-issue system for everyone else, granting officials the power to determine ifan applicant had “a proper reason for carrying a firearm” or was “a responsible person of good moral character” or whether the issuance of a license was “consistent with public safety.” (In litigation, Chicago had argued that the latter standard could not be met.) Next, Rep. Phelps produced legislation that was still of concern to NRA members because of concessions that included high fees, a long list of prohibited places, lengthy training requirements and overbroad disqualifiers— but it at least established a statewide shall-issue regime with comprehensive preemption of local laws. It also included a process to allow law enforcement officials to object to an application if they had evidence the applicant was dangerous, prompting secondary review by a board composed of law enforcement, judicial and mental health professionals. This anendment passed the House on May 24, by a vote of 85-30. Still, the Senate balked at the idea of giving the state legislature total authority to enact gun control laws. Its own 168-page “do-or-die” amendment was not released for review until the wee hours of the morning on the legislature's self-imposed deadline of May 31. Even as NRA staff pored over its contents, it was advanced through the Senate 45-12 and then passed concurrence in the House 89-28, margins that were both veto- proof and strong enough to preempt local law. But in Illinois, a veto-proof majority doesn't necessarily stop a politically driven governor from vetoing a bill or, to be more precise, issuing an “amendatory veto,’ proposing sweeping changes to the bill. After a month of silent delay, on July 2, Gov. Quinn sent the bill back to the legislature with an absurd set of changes. The revised bill included provisions that would have limited people to carrying just one handgun with just one magazine and no more than 10 rounds of ammunition. It also would have allowed carry only in places where property owners post notices that carry is allowed (rather than allowing carry except where it’s prohibited, as in every other state). Compliance with that “reverse posting” rule would have been nearly impossible, too, because the governor would also have struck the “safe harbor” provision that allows people to get out of their vehicles to store handguns safely in their trunks. Fortunately, on July 9—right at the court-imposed deadline—the General Assembly rejected the amendments, finally putting a version of Right-to-Carry on the books in Illinois. Yet going forward, much remains uncertain. Even if there’s no further appeal, questions remain about the practicalities of the law's implementation and interpretation and its effect on pending lawsuits. The Illinois State Police have until January 2014 to implement the law, and applications will have to be decided upon within 90 days of submission. Rep. Phelps deserves special thanks for his leadership on this issue. The real credit, though, goes to freedom-loving Illinoisans who refused to settle for anything short of first-class status for the Second Amendment. 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Chicago, IL Green Brook, NJ Albuquerque, NM Bronx, NY FcR GET THE NEW NRA MAGAZINES APP! se CORRESPONDENCE READERS WRITE Timing & “Guns Of Gettysburg” AiL Ole n June 12, 2013, my wife and I celebrated 70S ah, = z our 20th anniversary. In anticipation of this at ‘ apPRoveD FOR Use s aa ; : : we The America — special occasion, we planned a trip from . . Longrifle § our home in Ohio to Pennsylvania to visit spots DIY Rifle Rebuild such as Hershey and the Flight 93 Memorial. Not having any specific schedule, we spent the bulk of our time at Gettysburg, not even considering the upcoming 150th anniver- sary at the time, which ended up being the highlight of the trip. I previously had little understanding of the entire battle, its tactical and strategic significance, and how the flow of battle—three days of coura- geous and bloody fighting—culminated in what is now viewed as a Union victory but may have been more of a draw. The number of dead, dying and wounded strewn all over the battlefield surely overwhelmed the town for months after the battle. Touring the battlefield, cemeteries and town gave me a deep sense of respect for the men who fought there, and several times I was overcome by emotion as I viewed the various positions and saw how the battle played out. As a U.S. Marine infantryman, I thought I would have been well prepared to see, hear and read about these events, but the combat and devastating weaponry involved—such as double-charge canister shot fired at close range into advancing enemy troops—has me in awe of the bravery and violence displayed by the combatants. That is not to take anything away from the countless acts of bravery of veterans in any war; it is simply an apparent fact of this historic battle. subsequently, you cannot imagine how delighted I was to come home and, within a few days, receive my July copy of American Rifleman with Don Troiani’s ‘“Barksdale’s Charge” on the cover. Joseph G. Bilby’s article, “The Guns of Gettysburg” (July 2013, p. 48). It was a fitting tribute to this monu- mental event 150 years ago. Accolades to the author and editors of your fine magazine, keep up the good work. Mike REYNOLDS, OHIO For more on “The Guns of Gettysburg,” see “Questions & Answers” on p. 53. —The Eds. | | Fearne Vive Ave LORE —_ = — _ . Proud to be an American? Ba . jel ad oe. Thank Daniel Morgan, Tim : | es = he F. ai 1 ne : a . i - | oe a t is 1 = e chy i a5 A a i Pa : ii . fa i; ia i | } ; | ui ' va ‘ ' s anew NRA member, I thank A you for printing the article by Chris Kyle “Direct The Attention Of Some Of The Sharpshooters ... The American Longrifle”’ July 2013, p. 62). e yer I have just discovered that my fourth “ Direél The Attention Of Some Of The Sharpshooters © great granddaddy, one Stark Brown a (rumored to be full-blooded Choctaw), was a member of Morgan’s Rifles in 1777 and 1778, and he was at Saratoga when Gen. Burgoyne was captured. According to his pension application, — Stark joined the 6th Virginia at age 19 on March 4, 1776, and was trans- ferred from the 6th to Morgan's Rifles on June 10, 1777. It is an honor to know my ancestor fought with the ancestor of Chris Kyle to help found this great and wonderful country. I like to think he, perhaps, handed Sgt. Murphy at least one rifle. Rens nhs Son? 37 Cn Me B20 | enennouine coun hy co hay cot tn aay Jack Epwarps, Via E-Mat. “Readers Write” affords members an opportunity to comment on material published in American Rifleman. Single-topic letters are preferred and may be edited for brevity. Send letters © 2003 Old World Industries, LLC. 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All Rights Reserved. | : Photo by Philip Schreier NATIONAL SPORTING ARMS Expanding Firearm History The new NRA National Sporting Arms Museum Is now open at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Mo., and it offers visitors a chance to see nearly 1,000 historical firearms from not only the National Firearms Museum collection, but also from Remington and the Trapshooting Hall of Fame, among others. For more on the new facility, turn the page. 3.3” SINGLE STACK SMM & .45ACP SAME WIDTH «SAME HEIGHT «SAME LENGTH SAME HOLSTERS « SAME FEATURES « SAME WARRANTY SAME POINT & SHOOT ERGONOMICS™ WWW.SPRINGFIELDARMORY.COM - 800.680.6866 OPENING SHOT n August 2, 2013, the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Mo., opened to the general public, adding yet another world-class educational institution to the growing list of NRA museums. This 7,500-square-foot museum is located in southwest Missouri at the flagship store of the Bass Pro retail network, and it was specifically designed to reflect the themes of hunting, conservation and freedom. There are nearly 1,000 spec- tacular firearms on exhibit, many from the NRA National Firearms Museum collection in Fairfax, Va., but many are on loan specifi- cally for the newest museum in the heart of the Ozarks. Among the special loans are items from the Remington Arms Co. Museum of Ilion, N.Y.; the collection of the Trapshooting Hall of Fame of the Amateur Trapshooting Ass’n; cus- tom classics from the personal col- lection of the late Frank Pachmayr and many, many more. With nearly 40 exhibit cases housing some of the most valu- able and historically significant firearms in public or private hands, visitors will be able to see firearms once owned and used by such historical luminaries as Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill Cody, Col. Theodore Roosevelt and his son Gen. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Gen. Dwight David Eisenhower, President Grover Cleveland, Napoleon Bonaparte, England’s King James II and a host of others. Five of the largest exhibit cases portray the development Approximately 1,000 firearms are on display in nearly 40 exhibit cases. of hunting arms in America, from Colonial times to present. It includes dioramas of an Indian hunting in the Eastern woodlands, Lewis & Clark with their air rifle, an 1880’s buffalo hunter, a 1950’s hunting cabin, and a contempo- rary father and daughter enjoying a duck hunt together. A full-size mannequin repre- sents Col. Theodore Roosevelt during his African safari of 1909. As well, “Guns of Old West Outlaws and Lawmen,”’ contains arms from such historical notables as Frank Hamer, John Wesley Hardin, Jesse James and “Black Jack” Ketchum, rounding out the exhibits and special collections on display in this remarkable location. 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Kahr Arms, which also includes Auto-Ordnance and Magnum Research, will be ‘‘expand- ing its corporate offices and engineering department into Pike County, Pa.,” which is about an hour-and-a-half west of its current location in Pearl River, N.Y. Both of Kahr’s manufacturing plants—one in Worcester, Mass., and the other in Pillager, Minn.—are working at full capacity and are not included in the move, although Kahr plans to eventually expand manufacturing to the Pennsylvania site. In case you didn’t know, you can actually put 10 rounds ina 10-round- Capacity magazine in Pennsylvania without facing imprisonment by Cuomo’s henchmen. I’m sure that didn’t occur to executives at Kahr. Nah, I’m sure it didn’t factor into their decision at all. kahr.com —Mark A. Keere, IV, Epiror IN CHIEF For more industry insight from Mark, check out the “Keefe Report” at americanrifleman.org. TARRY ON. \ Mark Kresser, Taurus President & CEO BLACKHAWK: German Army Orders More SERPA Holsters he Bundeswehr, the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany, recently submit- ted a follow-on order to Blackhawk for more SERPA holster systems. The Bundeswehr has been using the SERPA package since 2009 and its issued gear includes the Auto Lock holster, MOLLE Vest platform, Tactical Thigh platform and Quick Disconnect system that allows a soldier to move the holster between vest and leg immediately and with no tools. SERPA holster systems are manufactured in Manhattan, Mont., and are also in use with the U.S. mili- tary with the U.S. Marine Corps and as the approved SOCOM holster system. blackhawk.com ER SE A eR Ms) FARTHER A true 600-yard effective range. daniels BRIGHTER 'SY=\{=Ye1t=10)(-m B)i=je)[=\Vace) a @) eli /aal0 nam @ze)alig=lo15 Optimized viewfinder offers switchable display mode for maximum display contrast against various subjects and backgrounds. SMALLER Ergonomically proportioned, sure-grip | body reduces size by 10 percent. WIDER Larger ocular and refined optics offer nearly | 25 percent greater field of view. All with the extreme speed and ranging consistency that separate Nikon Laser Rangefinders from all others. Comparisons are between PROSTAFF 5 and previous PROSTAFF 550 models. All Nikon trademarks are the property of Nikon Corporation. _ THE NEW Experience 600 YD. Precision: PRODUCT PREVIEWS here is no doubt that the designers at Pelican Products, Inc., know a thing or two about polymers and storage containers. In fact, the name Pelican is almost synonymous with molded plastic cases and custom foam liners built to stand up to weather, water and impact. Its products have been entrusted for years with the protec- tion of firearms, camera equipment, electronics and countless other valuables by the military, civil- ian professionals and recreational enthusiasts. Around the world Pelican cases have been subjected to harsh climate, rough terrain and many other obstacles—some well beyond the scope of design or 763-609 fant Ito. America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter Collapsible Stocks Buffer Tubes A2 Stocks Charging Handles Sling Adapters Stock Wrenches Ammunition Buttpads Slings Firearms Grips Rifle Buffers Receiver Rugs Brass Catchers bounds of warranty—and they have performed as advertised, garner- ing praise for durability, reliability and good customer service. With a reputation built on containers that can withstand whatever the out- side throws at them, what’s next for Pelican? With the new Elite Cooler line the company has set its sights on controlling the elements on the inside, as well. Conversion Kits Scopes Magnifiers Mounts Rail Risers Carry Handles Rear Sights Targets Triggers Lower Parts Kits Firing Pins Trigger Guards Magazines Couplers Dust Covers Loaders Available in six sizes from 35 to 250 quarts—we were able to try out a 45-quart model—the Elite Cooler is loaded with features. Most important for a cooler is the seal and insulation; the Elite uses a freezer- grade rubber gasket and 2" of polyurethane insulation on all sides. 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Many North- South Skirmish Ass’n members and other collec- tors, however, will note that somebody inserted a photo on pages 50-51 of a Model 1864 Spring- field rifle-musket, and Don Troiani artwork of a 2nd Wisconsin soldier with a short, two-band rifle, neither of which match the caption. The Model 1864 rifle-musket, which would not have been available at the time of Gettysburg, differs from the Model 1861 in the shape of + % the hammer, bolster and barrel bands. So what happened? a U.S. Move. 1861 mADE BY TRENTON IN 1863 Indeed, there was an error as to the image used on p. 50-51 and in the caption. The rifle-musket intended for inclusion in the article is shown here (1.). It is a U.S. Model 1861 Springfield rifle-musket made by Trenton Locomotive and Machine Co. Works in Trenton, N.J.,in 1863. The Model 1861 was a .58-cal. rifle-musket with a 40" barrel and accepted the socket bayonet of the U.S. Model 1855 rifle-musket. Another feature carried over from the Model 1855 was the hammer shape, which had a high arch to clear the 1855’s Maynard tape priming sys- tem, which was eliminated on the 1861. The Model 1861, finished in ‘National Armory Bright,” had three barrel bands fixed by retaining springs, and there was a clean-out screw on the nipple bolster. In addition to Springfield Armory, 32 civilian makers were contracted to manufacture Model 1861s for the North. Also shown for comparison is the Springfield-made, 1864-marked, U.S. Model 1863, Type II, inadvertently used with the article (far 1.). Modifications to the rifle-muskets to speed production war- ranted a name change to U.S. Model 1863, which incorporated features from both the Model 1861 and the Special Model 1861 rifle-muskets. These included doing away with the clean-out screw, reshaping the cone seat and nipple bolster, and beveling the hammer. The Model 1868, Type I, used split- type barrel bands without retain- ing springs (as on the Special U.S. Move. 1863, Type Il, MADE By SPRINGFIELD Armory In 1864 Photos by Lloyd Hill Model 1861). The Model 1863, Type IIs, marked 1864 or 1865 on their lockplates, had single-leaf rear sights as opposed to the two leaves on the Model 1861 and Model 1863, Type I. The barrel bands on the Type II were oval shaped and employed retaining springs. Type IIs are also found with slotted and knurled ramrods that differ from the earlier “tulip- head” ramrod of the Model 1861. Collectors differ on whether to call these rifle-muskets the Model 1863, Type II, or the Model 1864. As there was no official U.S. Ord- nance name change assigned to this variant, we elected to go with the more common Model 1868, Type II, designation. Also, the figure in Don Troiani’s “and Wisconsin” is correctly portrayed by the artist as armed with a .54-cal. 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Swaging a bullet requires the application of pres- sure to a lead core placed inside a jacket. The core expands and pushes the wall of the jacket hard 7 : —_ a of) 7 against the wall of the die, thereby increasing diameter. When pres- sure is relieved, the bullet springs back a bit, releasing its grip on the wall of the die so the bullet can be removed. The drawing process entails pushing a finished jacketed bul- let through an annular die. To compensate for springback, the interior of the die is hand-reamed and polished a few millionths of an inch smaller than the desired bul- let diameter. The amount of springback var- ies for different types of jacketed bullets, but is usually less than 0.0015". If a die is reamed to reduce the diameter of the Sierra MatchKing, it may work equally well with other thin-jacketed target bullets of the same caliber made by Berger, Hornady, Lapua and oth- ers. It probably won’t be exactly correct for thicker-jacketed bullets such as the Nosler Partition and Swift Scirocco II, and the difference may or may not affect accuracy. Plenty of good 0.358" bullets Photos by author ae Popular NGC Certified 70 Grade “PERFECT!” Only Available In This Set Mannlicher-Schoenauer rifles can vary greatly with regard to groove diameter. Depending on this dimension, bullets measuring 0.268" to 0.277" can be reduced in size for the proper fit. 2013 West Point American Eagle Two- Coin Silver Set WEST POINT EAGLE SET 2013 W EAGLE S$! ENHANCED FINI Oo SP 70 WEST POINT EAGLE SET 2013 W LAGLE REVERSE PF S$1 PE7O oar SU a BY LAYNE SIMPSON ~ 262 OCA ame CAACANO (ONLY) ‘ep SF = 1 — were available when I hunted moose in Sweden so drawing the rounds was not a necessity, rather just a preference. Such is not the case for some cartridges. An example is an old wildcat called the .8333 OKH, which was cooked up by Charles O’Neil, Elmer Keith and Don Hopkins. Before Fred Barnes and Vernon Speer started making bullets of that diameter during the early 1950s, they had to be imported from England where they were made for the .333 Jeffery. Today, owners of rifles chambered for the .38383 OKH or its belted litter- mate, the .834 OKH, as well as the .333 Jeffery, are not likely to find the bullets they need on the shelves 6.5mm 264" 160 gr RN INTERLOCK* Oty: 100 #2640 | of their local gun shop. But 0.338" bullets made for .338 Win. Mag. and others of its caliber are easily squeezed down to 0.333". There are even more rifles out there in .318 Rimless Nitro Express or .318 Accelerated Express as its developer, Westley Richards, called it. Its 0.3830" bullet can also be formed from those measuring 0.338". For many years I have owned a Model 1903 Mannlicher-Schoenauer in 6.5x54 mm, and I find that groove diameter in those rifles varies con- siderably. My rifle measures 0.2652" and the Hornady 160-gr. round-nose bullet (No. 2640) measuring 0.264" continued on p. 56 coin images not to scale per two-coin set not sold separately 899500 PLUS PRIORITY SHIPPING & INSURANCE Al (1) First-Ever Enhanced Finish Silver Eagle BEAUTIFUL flag & details pop! 3 (1) Reverse Proof Silver Eagle SOLD OUT AT THE MINT Certified by NGC, the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation Limit (2) Sets per household our choice Li ited Edition Black Retr Holder or New West Po int Label White Holder while supplies allow / no dealers please (4653) ancy inter Vault Verification: UAMRFCS0913__ Offer Expires: 9/15/13 5 a Gill ys : : wwe Please read important customer disclosures on our website or that accompany products purchased, including arbitration agreement. Texas residents add 8.25% sales tax to orders under $1000. 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I have heard of Mannlicher-Schoenauer rifles with groove diameters even closer to 0.270" and for those, bul- lets of 0.277" made for the .270 Win. could be squeezed down to size. Sometime back I had a Marlin 1895 in .45-70 Gov’t converted to .50 B&M Alaskan. Unlike the origi- nal .50 Alaskan which uses a bullet diameter of 0.510", the B&M ver- sion uses 0.500" bullets made for the .500 S&W Mag. When the rifle cartridge is loaded to reach the higher end of its potential velocity, most of the bullets made for use in the S&W Model 500 revolver are too soft for anything bigger than deer, so I mostly use them for punching paper. For larger game, Swift makes a 0.509" A-Frame weighing 450 grs. and after being pushed through a 0.500" draw die and loaded to 1950 f.p.s.,it shoots quite accurately in my rifle. I also have the option of using the 0.510", 500-gr. Weldcore bullet from Woodleigh. Then we have vintage rifles in .2a Hornet, the barrels of which have a 0.223" groove diameter. Sierra and Hornady offer a 0.223" Hornet bullet, but having a die on hand for squeezing down 0.224" bullets gives the owner of an older firearm more options. I have a very handsome rifle in .22 Hornet built during the early 1930s by Adolph Niedner on a 1898 Krag action. It shoots the 0.223" bullets LLL T No, 69307 93MM (365) 222 GR MS0g OAYK from Sierra and Hornady okay, but it absolutely drives tacks with the Hornady 0.224", 35-gr. V-Max squeezed down to 0.223". And of course, we must not overlook drawing down 0.323" bullets commonly available for the 8x57 mm JS Mauser to 0.318" for the 8x57mm J Mauser. Those who own vintage hand- guns can benefit as well. The Smith & Wesson Model 53 in .22 Jet uses a 0.222" bullet and while a 45-gr. flatnose is still available from Hor- nady, a draw die opens the door to other options for owners of that S&W revolver. I could continue on with other examples but my point is made; anyone who owns a firearm chambered for a cartridge with an obsolete or difficult-to-find bullet diameter is a candidate. There are limits on how much the diameter of various bullets can be reduced without affect- ing accuracy. As a rule, 0.006" is about maximum for those of small to medium calibers, and 0.008" to 0.010" for larger calibers. But there are exceptions with jacket hard- ness, thickness and ductility as well as core material density sometimes Reducing the diameter of tough bullets, such as Swift’s 0.509" 450-gr. A-Frame (below), requires a specialty press, such as this one from Corbin Mfg. (r.). Other bul- let reductions that the author has conducted are: from 0.365" to 0.358" (opposite r.); 0.323" to 0.318" (opposite I.); and 0.224" to 0.223" (opposite top). ) 50 COUNT 50 CAI vin Dia. - 450 GRAIN A -Frame® Lev otion Flat Nose Bullets becoming greater factors than the amount of reduction involved. If diameter is reduced more than the construction and material of a particular bullet can withstand, the fit between its jacket and core can become loose. This is not a problem with bullets that have the core bonded to the jacket or a plated bullet, such as the Speer DeepCurl. Some bullets can be reduced with the die installed in a standard reloading press. Corbin’s “S” die has the same 7/8-14 threads as a standard reloading die and screws into the top of the press. It comes with a punch used to push a bullet through the die. The opposite end of the punch is shaped like the bottom of a RCBS shell holder and snaps into the T-slot at the top of the ram of the press. Jobs requiring more power and leverage call for the greater mechanical advantage of a bullet-swaging press such as Corbin’s CSP-1. That press takes a 1/8-14 die so it can also be used for reloading cartridges. 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A bullet lengthens a bit when its diameter is decreased and the more it is squeezed down the longer it grows. The Swift 450-gr. bullet is 0.965" long at a diameter of 0.509" and 0.985" long at 0.500". The 500-gr. Woodleigh is 0.995" before and 1.015" after. Although the distance from the cannelure to the nose on those bullets is increased, it does not affect overall cartridge length enough to matter in my Marlin 1895. Samples of the bullet to be reduced have to be sent to Corbin in order to assure precise siz- ing of the die to compensate for springback. The customer is then informed whether it can be reduced in a standard reloading press or will require a bullet swaging press. When ordering my .50-cal. die I sent samples of the Swift A-Frame bullet because it is the one I will be using for most of my hunting with the .50 B&M Alaskan. Since the die was reamed specifically for it, I had assumed that due to differences in their construction, the Woodleigh bullet would emerge at a slightly different diameter. As it turned out, both measure precisely 0.500" after the reduction. For more information on draw- ing down bullets contact: Corbin’'s (Dept. AR), PO. Box 2659, White City, OR 97503; (541) 826-5211; corbins.com. ff For his .50 B&M Alaskan-chambered Marlin 1895, which uses 0.500"-diameter bullets, the author draws down 0.509" projectiles of stout construc- tion to the correct width. WARNING: Technical data and information contained herein are intended to provide information based upon the limited experience of individuals under specific conditions and circumstances. They do not detail the comprehensive training, procedures, techniques and safety precautions that are abso- lutely necessary to properly carry on similar activity. READ THE NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER ON THE CONTENTS PAGE OF THIS MAGAZINE. 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BY WILEY CLAPP FIELD E Ion _ , = SekinbensyMaster edly PIStOls he majority of the enduring M1911 pistols generally fall into one of three different style and size variations—full-size, or standard; mid-length, or Commander-style; and compact, with barrel and grip both shortened. some of the exceptions to that rule show custom gunsmithing at its very best and serve their owners well. But for every accessorized and accurized, special-purpose, limited-use M1911 pistol made in a custom shop, there are 1,000 coming from a factory. We can, therefore, conclude that the major- ity of American handgunners use stock M1911 pistols, and it’s up to the many makers to fill the special feature demands right out of the factory. Nobody does it better than Kimber, as its extensive catalog lists no less than 16 different families of M1911 guns. Some of the Kimber M1911 families have as many as a half-dozen members. The effort is obviously to offer the American handgunner every possible combination of features and at a variety of price points. Here, we’ll look at the newest family, dubbed the “Master Carry” series. Master Carry M1911s are an upscale trio of well- equipped defensive pistols bearing the Kimber script logo along the left & & sides of their slides. The appointments a = * aes are very similar on all three variations. CMastering’ The M1911 —— 2013 | American RIFLEMAN KIMBER S MASTER CARRY Regardless of their maker or origin, most M1911s are the original full-size pistols as first built at the Colt factory and the Springfield Armory before World War I. Through the years, this has been the most commonly manufactured—by wartime contractors and post- World War II entrepreneurs—version of the G.I. gun. Although determined shooters have done it, the big 39-oz., 5'-barreled service pistol is hard to hide. In an open holster, the gun has no peer as a serious fighting handgun. But the demand for a lighter, shorter version of the Government Model dates to the mid-1950s and has been answered by just about everybody in the M1911 business. Usually, they have 4" to 44" barrels, shortened slides and lightweight receivers. Such guns are far easier to carry than the full-size models, but not quite as easy as the third variant. That’s the Government Model snubby, a 3" to 3/2", short-butt, There its insufficient height on the abbrevi- ated Carry Ultra’s frame for the full RoundHeel treatment (I.). The stubby 3" barrel locks directly to the slide without a barrel bushing (r.), and it has a full-length guide rod. light-receiver .45 ACP hideout. Kimber’s Master Carry family has a gun in each of these sizes. They are called the Master Carry Custom with a 5" barrel and Master Carry Pro with a 4" barrel and shortened slide assembly. Finally, the shortest of the lot is the 3" Master Carry Ultra. Even a casual glance at the three guns laid out ona desktop shows an obvious family resemblance. None- theless, each is uniquely designed to fill a specific role. Let’s first look at what is alike in the Master Carry family and progress to the individual members. Color is the most immediately noticeable feature. It’s a dull black for the slide and a non-reflective silver finish for other parts. Nothing flashy here, just a basic businesslike fin- ish that wears well through the years. Meprolight sights with tritium highlights are found on all three pistols. Kimber calls these sights a Tactical Wedge design, since they have the currently popular downward slop- ing contour. All three guns use a guide rod to support the recoil spring. Controls on all three guns are alike, with the same elongated ring hammer, medium skel- etonized trigger, beavertail safety and extended thumb safety. The lower rear corner of the butt gets a radical rounding-off treatment that really looks good. Kimber’s marketing people must have had tongue in cheek when they named this feature—the RoundHeel. It’s far better than some, which appear to have been band-sawed to final contour. SHOOTING RESULTS (25 YDS.) KIMBER MASTER CARRY ULTRA .45 ACP CARTRIDGE Brack Hits 230-cGR. JHP FEDERAL 230-cGR. FMI Matcu Group Size In IncHES SmALLEST LARGEST AVERAGE Fach) 3.28 2./6 VeL. @ 12' (F.P.s.) 821 Ava. 15 Sp ENERGY (FT.-LBS.) 349 32115 Hornapy TAP +P 230-cR. HP/XTP 2-50 AVERAGE EXTREME SPREAD 2.80 Notes: ACCURACY RESULTS BASED ON FIVE CONSECUTIVE, FIVE-SHOT GROUPS FIRED WITH THE GUN IN RANSom REsT. VELOCITIES MEASURED WITH AN OEHLER MODEL 35P CHRONOGRAPH WITH SCREENS 12 FT. FROM THE MUZZLE. TEMPERATURE: 80° F. ABBREVIATIONS: FMJ (FULL- METAL-JACKET), JHP (JACKETED HOLLOW POINT), HP (HOLLOW POINT), SD (STANDARD DEVIA- TION), XTP (EXTREME TERMINAL PERFORMANCE). 2 SEPTEMBER 2013 AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG Master Carry stocks deserve a mention. They are Crimson Trace Lasergrips, made in a special version to fit the RoundHeel shape. It’s interesting to note how these popular grips have evolved during the last few years. There is a visible red laser at the top edge of the right panel. It sends a beam of light alongside the right side of the frame, and it appears to the shooter as a red dot on the target. The side panels are made of Gl0,a glass epoxy laminate, with an outer contact surface of unique checkering and serrations that really anchor the pistol in the shooter’s hand. Powered by two nickel-size No. 2032 batteries under the left side, they have a sys- tem power switch, also on the lower left. The two stock panels are connected by a band of rubbery material that runs atop the pistol’s frontstrap. Imbedded in the connecting bridge, the shooter finds a laser activation switch—right under the base of his middle finger. Firm The Crimson Trace is activated by pressure on its switch on the front- strap (I.). There is also a master on/off switch on the left grip panel. The Master Carry also has a bushingless barrel that locks into the slide (r.). FEDERAL 230-GcrR. FMI Matcu pressure turns the laser on, and its a system that lots of new handgunners are finding beneficial. With this quick survey of the common features of all members of the family, it’s time to look closely at each gun and, hopefully, see them in the context of their individual tactical roles. First, consider the Master Carry Custom. This is the current Kimber rendering of the full-size classic pistol that armed America for most of the 20th Century. At a full 39 ozs. (it’s all-steel, after all) and measuring 8.7" by 5.25", the Custom will not likely be seen in many coat pockets. In proper holsters, the gun might be right at home and can be carried concealed. For the most part, this full-weight .45 ACP is made for open carry, action-shooting competitions and home defense. The weight helps in taming recoil. Unlike the other two guns in the series, the Custom has forward cocking serrations on its slide. It is a modern render- ing of the G.I. pistol. Some references suggest that a shorter version of the Government Model pistol was considered at Colt in the immediate pre-World War II era, but such a gun did not materialize until the mid-1950s. Today, any maker who comes up with a version of the origi- nal Government Model follows it quickly with a short version. The gun is a staple of the M1911 product line, and most versions have light receivers. So it is with Group Size In IncHES SmALLEST LARGEST AVERAGE 1.18 9.49 Vet. @ 12' (F.P.s.) 836 Ava. 22 Sp ENERGY (FT.-LBS.) 356 Hornapy TAP +P 230-crR. HP/XTP AVERAGE ExTREME SPREAD Notes: ACCURACY RESULTS BASED ON FIVE CONSECUTIVE, FIVE-SHOT GROUPS FIRED WITH THE GUN IN RANSOM REST. VELOCITIES MEASURED WITH AN OEHLER MOobDEL 35P CHRONOGRAPH WITH SCREENS 12 FT. FROM THE MUZZLE. TEMPERATURE: 80° F ABBREVIATIONS: FMJ (FULL- METAL-JACKET), JHP (JACKETED HOLLOW POINT), HP (HOLLOW POINT), SD (STANDARD DEVIA- TION), XTP (EXTREME TERMINAL PERFORMANCE). G3 b> SEPTEMBER 2013 American RIFLEMAN KIMBER S MASTER CARRY Kimber’s Master Carry Pro, which has a barrel/slide Master Carry family are great choices. When you dig unit a full inch shorter than the Custom’s,as wellasan deeper into the handling characteristics and overall aluminum alloy frame. It shoots as well as the longer, performance of the three guns, it is apparent that heavier gun and handles almost as well. At 7.7" by they fill three different roles. A trip to the range with 5.25" and weighing 28 ozs.,itis short enough to easily an assortment of service ammunition begins to tell carry, and the weight saving is dramatic. This style of the story. .45 has been called the professional’s choice, because Looking first at the problem of recoil, I made some it does almost as much downrange as the big gun, but interesting observations. When switching from a stan- is far easier to conceal, carry and deploy. dard velocity load to a +P (in the same bullet weight), There are plenty of good reasons for the Master recoil becomes exponentially easier to manage as Carry Ultra. This is the mini-gun in the family, and the size and weight of the gun increases. The same there is a continuing strong demand for it. Kimber thing occurs if you use an increasing variety of bul- takes an inch off the Pro’s barrel/slide top end and let weights. If you are simply attempting to choose a another from the receiver. The result is a short, light load for defensive shooting, you are facing a daunting .45 pistol that weighs just 25 ozs. It is much easier to carry habitually than either of the other Master Carry models. That has more significance than most people realize. The more onerous the carrying becomes, the less likely most shooters will be to do it. As M1911- Unlike the other two guns in the line, the Master Carry Custom has a steel frame and style .45s go, the Ultra is fairly easy to carry. Good a5" barrel. Also. the holsters help a great deal, but the weight ofthe gunis = gun has a full-length still the most decisive factor in taking the gun along guide rod and a bar- when you leave home. I must note that the rounding of __re/ bushing (r.). Not the butt is less pronounced on the Ultra, because there — surprisingly, the full- is less mass on the short butt to be removed. size Custom was the If this three-size—large, medium, small—rationale softest shooting of the is to be accepted, the three pistols in the Kimber three pistols tested. _ —_ ee) VeL. @ 12'| ENERGY Group Size In INCHES (F.P.s.) (FT.-LBs.) | SMALLEST LARGEST AVERAGE 854 Ava. 372 1.18 2.82 1.92 10 Sp FEDERAL ; . 1.10 230-GR. FMIJ Matcu Hornapy TAP +P : . 1.92 230-crR. HP/XTP AVERAGE EXTREME SPREAD 1.65 Notes: ACCURACY RESULTS BASED ON FIVE CONSECUTIVE, FIVE-SHOT GROUPS FIRED WITH THE GUN IN RANSom Rest. VELOCITIES MEASURED WITH AN OEHLER MODEL 35P CHRONOGRAPH WITH SCREENS 12 FT. FROM THE MUZZLE. TEMPERATURE: 80° F, ABBREVIATIONS: FMJ (FULL- METAL-JACKET), JHP (JACKETED HOLLOW POINT), HP (HOLLOW POINT), SD (STANDARD DEVIA- TION), XTP (EXTREME TERMINAL PERFORMANCE). 4 SEPTEMBER 2013 AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG KIMBER MASTER CARRY SERIES MobDEL IVIANUFACTURER CALIBER AcTION TYPE FRAME BARREL RIFLING SIGHTS TRIGGER PULL OVERALL LENGTH WiIpTH HEIGHT WEIGHT SUGGESTED RETAIL task, particularly when ammunition is so costly these days. I personally believe that attempting to gain a performance advantage with more velocity in a short- barreled .45 pistol will not be productive. I would pick a 230-gr. load that I like and stick with it. The guns did their part very well. The full-size Custom had the weight to soak up a lot of the bump of most 230-gr. loads. Fast pairs were fairly easy to execute. At the other end of the line, the little Ultra was harder to shoot with speed. It wanted to bounce off target and required a strong Weaver stance to control. Split times suffered accordingly. Not surprisingly, the compromise middle gun—the Master Carry Pro—was much easier to manage than the Ultra. Most of this function and familiarization shooting was done with a wide assortment of ammunition of different bullet weights and brands ranging from partial boxes to most of my .45 ACP leftovers from other projects. That was a completely different project from the accuracy testing, because I fired all three pistols in the Ransom Rest, where recoil does not enter into the equation. Using three different commercial loads from three domestic ammunition makers, I worked my way through the American Rifleman protocol of five consecutive, five-shot groups. How about a bottom line first? The average group size for all three pistols was 2.15", but the Ultra averaged 2.80", the Pro was 2.02" and the Custom was 1.65". That is excellent performance. I had one malfunction, a failure to chamber, but traced it to an aftermarket The Crimson Trace Master Series Lasergrips are made of G10 laminate, and plastic panels separate each stock from the frame (top). Of the three guns, the Master Carry Custom with its 5" barrel, steel frame and resulting 39-oz. weight (r.) offers the greatest degree of shooting comfort. Ss ian ee L Master CARRY Custom MASTER CARRY ULTRA Master CARRY Pro KimBerR Mec., Inc. (Dept. AR), 555 Taxter Rp., ELmsrorp, NY 10523; (888) 243-4522: KiIMBERAMERICA.COM .45 ACP RECOIL-OPERATED, SEMI-AUTOMATIC CENTER-FIRE PISTOL ALUMINUM STEEL | } 1:16", LH twist DETACHABLE BOX, DETACHABLE BOX, EIGHT-ROUND CAPACITY SEVEN-ROUND CAPACITY TACTICAL WEDGE TRITIUM THREE-DOT; DRIFT ADJUSTABLE FOR WINDAGE SINGLE-ACTION;} 4 .Bs., 2 OZzs. EZ or SINGLE-ACTION; 4 .Bs., 8 ozs. SINGLE-ACTION;} 4 LBs., 1 Oz. 3.7" 4.25" 25 ozs. 5.25" 39 OZs. LASERGRIP, HARD CASE, CABLE LOCK, MANUAL, SPARE MAGAZINE $1,568 28 OZSs. magazine of dubious pedigree that somehow got mixed into the cycle. Using Kimber’s magazines produced flawless functioning. After the shoot, I fired a few more rounds with Wilson, Colt and McCormick magazines and had no malfunctions. In the Master Carry family, Kimber offers a trio of properly performing defensive pistols that let the buyer choose a size and weight option to suit his need. If he has more than one need, Kimber will be delighted to sell him more than just one of the Master Carry series, like the Custom and the Ultra. Or maybe you could settle for the gun in the middle, the Pro. That is an all-around gun that is hard to beat. —— SEE —_———EEEEE 65 = SEPTEMBER 2013 American RIFLEMAN gaVi0);)am7 OFFICER PROFILE self as a country lawyer, but many note he is a top- notch attorney with a great legal mind, making him the perfect choice to head the NRA as it takes on legal “ . cases to further preserve our firearm freedoms. “For Jim Porter, it’s personal. He’s been an NRA member all his life and has a deep appreciation for the heritage of our association,’ says NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre. “Jim has now become the first son in history to follow his father in service as NRA president, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. In the critical aftermath of U.S. Supreme Court decisions in the Heller and McDonald cases, Jim’s suc- cess as a trial attorney, seasoned in firearm law, bodes well for preserving the heritage of the NRA and future of the Second Amendment we all cherish.” NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris Cox concurs. “Jim brings a long history of involvement with and service to NRA and will serve our members well during his term as president,’ says Cox. “He has been extremely supportive of ILA throughout the years and | look forward to continuing our work together.’ MEET PRESIDENT P James W. Porter II has always had eM avamacleleliace me(-\-) oMlamalem eo) (eleleR Elected this year as NRA‘s 62nd president, Porter is following his dad’s footsteps into a position he says is a great honor — 141* NRA Annual Meetings _ = i SE NRA Staff ame |. * and a great deal of fun. Clockwise from top: NRA President Jim Porter enjoys shooting clays; ° ° Porter at the 2012 NRA Annual Meetings; the Porter family, Kathryn, By G i bh M i Ty) m idt Jim, Katie and Jay, are big Alabama fans. Roll Tide! Managing Editor, America’s 1st Freedom Ho SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG Early Life Jim Porter's life began in the bedroom community of Homewood, Ala., a suburb of Birmingham. “My childhood was a bit like a‘Leave It To Beaver’ episode,’ Porter recalls. He walked to his elementary school every day. His high school, Shades Valley, was a highly regarded public school with an interesting mix of diverse ethnicities, “it was a wonderful, eclectic environment.” Porter’s mother, Sarah Sterrett Porter, was a teacher whose favorite subject was Latin. Porter preferred history. “I was always interested in history,’ he says, “particularly the Greek City-States and the Roman Republic, and | am interested in the history of our own republic.” Jim is the youngest in his family with two sisters and a brother. He is a sixth- generation Alabamian who was blessed to grow up in the outdoors. “My dad was an avid outdoorsman and we grew up hunting and fishing,’ he recalls. “He loved to quail hunt and we raised bird dogs. | was able to spend a lot of time with him hunting in the field. | grew up hunting quail, dove shooting, duck hunting, turkey hunting and deer hunting. We have some family property where we raise timber down in the country, so to speak, and have been preserving the wildlife in that area for more than 50 years.’ The Porter family has been involved in conservation for generations. “Jim is strongly committed to the rank and file hunters. During his long tenure on the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board, he never once lost sight of the common man,’ said Corky Pugh, long-time direc- tor of the Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division. Camp Perry and The NRA Porter's first rifle was an M1 Carbine that he took deer hunting. His first shot- gun was a Browning over/under for bird hunting. “That shotgun was fired by my dad and me, and now my son has it,’ says Porter. “Manufactured about 1939 and it still shoots great. | really would like to get it back but | don’t think | will?’ As a boy, Porter spent a few weeks each summer at Camp Perry, watching his dad participate in the National Matches. “| attended the small arms firing school, but mainly spent a couple of weeks there while my dad competed in the big bore matches,’ he said. Porter's father, former NRA President Irvine Porter, continued to compete at Camp Perry until he was 75. “You had the best competitors, the tippity-top in pistol, smallbore and big bore disciplines from around the world,’ Porter recalls. “It was a wonderful group of people.’ Porter describes the National Matches as a country fair with military parades and all the Army food a kid could eat. The NRA Board of Directors meetings ; + el sind 2 = Tee i = ade Ne a 27 = were also held at Camp Perry, so young Porter met many of NRA’s iconic figures. “George Whittington, Harlon Carter, Lloyd Mustin and Alvin Badeaux were all pistol shooters,” Porter recalls. “My dad, Allan Cors and Alice Bull were high power shooters. They were like family to me and |ama product of that environ- ment. It was a lot of fun. | was recently up there for the first shot of the 2013 National Matches and it always brings back a flood of good memories.” Family Values Porter and his wife, Kathryn, have been married for 39 years. “Kathryn went to Auburn and | went to the University of Alabama, we met on a blind date after college,’ Porter says. He continued on to law school and Kathryn went to work at a printing company. They married after he finished law school. They have two children. “James W. Porter Ill, who we call Jay, and my daugh- ter, Kathryn Ludington Porter, known as Katie,’ Porter says. “Now, to correct some of the pundits who have said | should be referred to as ‘junior’ and not ‘the second, | was named for my uncle, a star football player for the University of Tennessee under General Neyland and all | can say is that those who criticize me for that are woefully uneducated.” Jay is a lawyer, his wife, Kristin, is completing her residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. - Left: Jim Porter stands with his father, Irvine, outside the Alabama Bar Association on the day he was sworn in. Above: Camp Perry, circa 1961. Jim Porter (front right) and his brother Irvine Jr. (front left) sit with their mother Sarah (rear, 2nd from left) and friends. ay = om h_ <3) —_ a (-) a. wy = —_ i (=) a ~”n r<3) —_— Son —) [—) w v,) [—) —_— (=) a — a. SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICAN RIFLEMAN O/ a MEET PRESIDENT PORTER “The NRA is much AY ¢ hk Pk See “The important thing about Jay and Ve es te om 2 Lo Kristin is that they are the parents of my ealelan ‘dake ay the sum ee . ore RS grandson, Joe, who is 6, a bright, viva- : ae 4a * eee tee cious young man,’ notes Porter with pride. of its assets. You Katie, who has two masters degrees, ° one in American Studies and one in Edu- cannot replicate PY Bh cation, wants to teach American Studies, the aura of the Seen WHE. “aie: seb aai eats f ~~ . The University of Alabama plays a NRA, dal eLUle) ite a nk large role in the Porter family. Irvine Porter ° tee ae lettered there in baseball and served as goodwill. The NRA SSerefeaey Sy . , io president of the National Alumni Associa- are - bs Noell : tion. Jim was invited as a walk-on for the a membership. EES rs, football team by Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant There iS only ie, Es his freshman year, and played defensive nf gg 1 the PAF eit pa? ay - end and defensive tackle on the freshman one NRA. wee 2 os NS” 55), ons team until he was injured. “The University of Alabama football ~~ eere,- AG : program and Coach Bryant promoted y ae : AFA the pursuit of excellence,” Porter recalls. ty, ‘ a : ; hia. N “That is a big part of my philosophy and 2B b; VSS the lessons | learned being part of that om Bie " cA program. My family and | are still huge Cn : ” nm a Ne Alabama football fans and attend as as ey. NS Fare many games as possible. We support the : Boren ae deat nant. ein ee a ; —" * . as Line p Se roy excellence in academics that is the stan- f . -! ' | »r ‘} oo). Se eee dard at the University of Alabama.’ a1) 0) (AR me erst Tait A oe Se a History Lessons " yy : ry _ i aoe Porter recalls visiting Washington, D.C., with his father as he conducted NRA business. “We'd fly into D.C. and go to the old headquarters building,’ says Porter. “So | spent time with him and met his good friends such as Louis Lucas and Franklin Orth, who was the executive vice presi- dent at the time, and Judge Bartlett Rummel (past NRA president). | enjoyed being around such high-minded, com- petent people.’ One crucial period of NRA history stands out in Porter's mind. “The Second Amendment had never been an issue before 1968,” Porter recalls. “The passage of the Gun Control Act marked the first time there was a criminal statute against owning guns. The year 1968 was also the first time the NRA was labeled the ‘gun lobby, a pejorative term to make us look like we were the fixers on Capitol Hill, when in fact we had not yet perfected our ability to get our member- ship engaged in the political process.’ NRA management was concerned with NRA‘s image in the press as it was This page: President Porter enjoys days afield hunting deer and turkeys. Center: Jim Porter and his son really being given a black eye. “The NRA outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on the day Jay was sworn in to the U.S. Supreme Court was labeled uncompromising and too Bar; Jim served as his son’s sponsor. Opposite page: Jim and Jay Porter with family friend Tyler Lester. confrontational,” Porter recalls. “The same labels the media uses today.” % « “\ , yeh. bo - ' = \ @e . \ 08 SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG There was serious discussion of mov- ing the NRA to Colorado and focusing on being a conservation club. In the meantime, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) was created to give gun owners a voice on Capitol Hill. But the internal struggle over the direction NRA should take culminated in a tense Members’ Meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio, referred to as the “Cincinnati Revolt.’ Irvine Porter chaired that meeting and kept the order as a change in leadership headed by Harlon Carter was heralded in and the course was set for NRA to become the powerful grassroots orga- nization it is today. “That started our policy of electing pro-gun congressmen and senators and that is the policy that has made the NRA the powerhouse it is today,’ notes Porter. “We are non-partisan when it comes to electing pro-gun legislators. If you are pro-gun we will work to get you elected and if you are anti-gun we will beat you.” Porter's lifelong attachment to the NRA led to his first term on the Board of Directors in 1988. He has served continu- ously on the board since 1997. “Jim has chaired the NRA Legal Affairs Committee for many years, so he is inti- mately familiar with legal battles the NRA has fought to protect and advance the Second Amendment,’ notes former NRA President and attorney Sandy Froman. Immediate past NRA President David Keene and current First Vice President Allan Cors agree. “Jim has been prepar- ing for the NRA presidency all his life,’ says Keene. “His legal training and long service as head of the NRA Legal Affairs Committee and his love of the law make him the right man at the right time to lead the NRA’ “Jim Porter was literally born to the job of being the leader of our great orga- nization,’ said Cors. “Jim’s intellect, affability, strong persona and wide experience make him a natural leader for the NRA in the years ahead.” In private life, Jim heads the law firm of Porter, Porter and Hassinger, founded by his dad in 1931. “| have an active and vibrant law prac- tice and then | devote most of my time to carrying out my NRA duties. It is quite a job, but it is fun and it is a huge, huge honor,’ he notes. “Jim is an experienced trial lawyer,’ notes Bob Dowlut, NRA General Counsel. “In selecting a jury, he wins because he can get to the heart of a case in understand- able language. During jury selection in a tort case he once asked potential jurors, ‘Do you believe a man should be rewarded for doing something stupid?” “Porter has both patience and persis- tence, which are not the same thing,” says former NRA-ILA General Counsel Michael Parker, a good friend for 30 years. “Both will be needed for his tasks ahead.” “When Jim speaks, he is in immediate command of the room and he speaks with humility, discipline and integrity,’ notes NRA Board member and Gen- eral Counsel of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Carol Bambery. Porter's Plans Porter says NRA has a wealth of programs to serve all forms of hunting and shooting. What he wants to improve during his presidency is the outreach and spreading of the message. One program Porter feels deserves more notice is the NRA Disabled Shoot- ing Services program. “The Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital in Alabama has an indoor shooting program that the NRA funded,’ Porter says. “That is where the Paralym- pic shooters train, where the wounded warriors go to rehab, and the discipline of the shooting sports plays a big part in the rehabilitation process. “What the NRA does best is education and training and so much of the public is unaware of the rich diversity of our train- ing programs. My mission is to ensure our special outreach will guarantee that the public understands the value of an NRA membership: education and training, youth programs, special needs programs and special insurance programs, women’s programs and our award-winning Eddie Eagle Gunsafe program” says Porter. “Many feel we are just a lobbying group, but much of the work we do is in education and training. We train more than one million people a year in gun safety. “One of my core values is good citizenship,’ Porter continues. “And our members are all Exhibit A of what a good citizen is. They are law-abiding people. Look at attendance at our Annual Meet- ings every year. We all enjoy associating with like-minded people. Someone told me the NRA Annual Meetings are like coming home again. “NRA members are the quintessen- tial, solid American citizens. | have the privilege of going around and talking to them. | appreciate them being so kind to me but | tell them, ‘You all are the NRA-” Looking ahead, Porter says the 2014 U.S. Senate elections will be vital to preserving gun rights and the NRA team is ready for the challenge. “You can't begin to quantify how important it will be to elect a pro-gun Senate. The Senate plays a huge role in protecting the Second Amendment, the Senate confirms Supreme Court justices and right now our rights hang by one vote. | don’t know if ‘vital’is a strong enough word to be sure that the justices on the Supreme Court honor and recognize that the Second Amendment protects a fundamental individual right. “Someone asked me about the ‘new NRA. | asked, ‘What's new about it?’ He said, ‘Well, now everything is differ- ent’ said, ‘No, nothing's different. It’s the same fight we've been fighting for 45 years. The rhetoric is the same, and the gun banners are making the same claims. We are having the same conver- sation over and over, the gun banners just haven't won yet. And if we have anything to do with it, they will not win the day. “The NRA is much more than the sum of its assets,’ Porter says proudly. “You cannot replicate the aura of the NRA, the public goodwill. The NRA is its member- ship. There is only one NRA’ yy SES es - . as ea | = See ” : a Pos FEATURE HENRY LEVER=ACTIONS = ol CEE ELA GIDE Bei Lo o ry He ‘a “d «4 | — cal ; ——t | ’ OS ed | | nett eee || : S an ea | | ie ee eawesvavestore ploplkexe wit ZU Septemser 2013 AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG Photos by Forrest MacCormack C a Lever-action rifles are an indelible fixture in the history of firearm development and played a key role in the formation of these United States. Recently, however, iconic manufacturers have closed up shop or moved production of such classic long guns overseas. The resulting void has opened the door for Henry Repeating Arms Co. to expand its catalog of American-made lever guns. BY JOSEPH L. KURTENBACH, ASSOCIATE EDITOR firearms—and certainly a time of transition. Flintlocks gave way to percussion cap mecha- nisms, which in turn were made obsolete by self-contained metallic cartridges. Muzzleloaders were replaced by breechloading rifles built to fire the cartridge ammunition. The American Civil War in particular served as a proving ground for then-modern designs, bringing to the fore actions, arms and ammunition that would change the landscape for military and consumer firepower. One design element that clearly made an impact was the incorporation of a lever mechanism into the trigger guard assembly. Early incarnations took the form of single- shot, breechloading rifles, especially of the “falling block” design. A good example is the Sharps rifle. Used during the Civil War and popular among the buffalo hunters of the 19th century, the Sharps’ trigger guard had an inte- gral lever that, on the down-stroke, would drop the steel breechblock and expose or extract a spent cartridge case. A fresh cartridge could be inserted into the breech and the return-stroke would raise the block, securing the chamber and forcing the cartridge into battery. Falling-block single shots gained immense popularity because of their fast and easy reloading. It was those same characteristics, taken to the next level, which propelled the lever-action repeater to dominance near the end of the cen- tury. One example, “That damned Yankee rifle that they load on Sunday and shoot all week,’ more commonly known as the Model 1860 Henry repeating rifle, changed the game for modern firearms. The rifle featured a tubular spring-loaded magazine that held more than a dozen rounds, and its action incorporated into the lever’s motion an elevator mechanism that picked up an unfired round from the magazine and, on the return stroke, raised the cartridge to the breech and chambered it. No longer were individual cartridges inserted one-at-a-time; rifles now held several rounds, and that same simple, speedy lever action not only ejected spent cases, it loaded an awaiting cartridge—all in one fluid motion. “ j he 1800s were a time of great innovation for SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICAN RIFLEMAN | 1 —_ = : a HENRY LEVER-ACTIONS Though the Henry certainly had its time in the spotlight, there were two guns—and their adaptations— that would carry the flag for traditional lever-action repeaters into the 20th century and even through today. They are the Winchester Model 1894 and the Marlin Model 1893 or more commonly the 336—though this discussion will focus on its “big-bore” cousin the Model 1895. Although they have their differences—both functional and cosmetic—the guns, and their operating methods, have stood the test of time. To date, millions of each have been sold, and they remain some of the most popular sporting guns in America. The Winchester 1894 and Marlin Model 1895 are the culmination of several decades of lever gun development and improvement. Both utilized a tubular magazine mounted beneath the barrel and fed from a loading window on the right side of the receiver. Both took advantage of the then-new smokeless- propellant cartridges and classic chamberings, such as .30-30 Win. and .45-70 Gov’t. And both operated in the same basic manner: the lever’s down-stroke drops the locking block and moves the bolt rearward; a bolt-mounted extractor grasps the cartridge case and Easily disassembled for cleaning, the .45-70's fea- tures include (clockwise): an XS Ghost Ring rear sight; a four-round-capacity tubular magazine with pin-and-groove retention; a large, bright-white blade front sight; and a rounded Marlin-style bolt with right-side extractor. 71? SEPTEMBER 2013 AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG draws it from the chamber; once clear of the chamber, the case is ejected; the bolt’s travel pushes the ham- mer back into the cocked position; and the magazine spring pushes a new cartridge onto a carrier or lifter. On the return stroke: the carrier lifts the round to the chamber; the bolt returns forward, forcing the car- tridge into battery; and the locking block is again raised, securing the breech bolt. Once the bolt is secure the trigger can be pulled to fire the gun. One of the most apparent differences between the rifles, in appearance and function, involves extraction and ejection of a fired cartridge case. The Marlin has a solid-top steel receiver with a right-side ejection port and an internal ejector mounted on the left. The extrac- tor hook is attached to the right side of the bolt. In this configuration the cartridge hits the ejector during its rearward travel and is spun around the extractor and out the port. Winchester’s bolt used a top-mounted extractor and an integral spring-tensioned ejector at the bottom. In operation, the extractor pulls the car- tridge from the chamber and, once clear, the ejector plunges forward, spinning the case up and around the extractor and out the open top of the receiver. Both systems worked well, though it should be noted that the solid top of the Marlin eases the mounting of optics. While similarities and differences could certainly be expounded upon, and advantages argued endlessly, the legacy of these two models is unquestionable. The rifles have served millions of American hunters and shooters in every corner of this country and around the world. The rifles are handy, weigh less than 8 lbs. and often have mid-length barrels, making them easy to carry and use. Their sleek exteriors, compared to bolt- actions or box-magazine-fed rifles, make them ideal for service in a saddle scabbard, and easy to transport. The lever-action design remains one of the most intuitive available, and allows for quick follow-on shots. Speak- ing of speed, many variations, such as the Marlin 1895 “Guide Gun,’ utilize large open sights that make target acquisition fast, and thus ideal for dangerous game or moving targets. It is a testament to their makers that during the past century various iterations of these guns have plinked at tin cans, taken East Coast whitetail, stopped Alaskan brown bears, brought down African trophies and performed nearly every task in between. The guns, designed more than 100 years ago, remain as popular and practical today as at their inception. And that is where the story could end. Certainly both guns discussed here, and the whole family of lever-actions, are poised to ride off into the sunset like the Western heroes, real and fictional, who helped make them famous. Unfortunately, like the rugged and untamed American West, domestically produced lever guns have gone the way of the cowboy. U.S. Repeating Arms, Co., maker of Winchester rifles, closed the doors of its New Haven, Conn., plant in 2006 after more than 140 years of producing rifles and shotguns. A year later, after being purchased by Remington and the Freedom Group conglomerate, Marlin’s factory in North Haven, Conn. was also closed down. Though Model 94s can still be had today, new versions are produced by Miroku in Japan, under a licensing agreement. And while new- production Marlin’s are available, the turbulence of the past several years have distanced the modern company from its roots and rich heritage; most Marlins made today are bolt-actions. Rightly, many may lament the decline of these truly American firearms. But where some see the end of an era, Anthony Imperato and his company, Henry Repeating Arms, see opportunity. Henry Repeating Arms traces its lineage back to 1911 and Italian saddlemaker John Jovino, who oper- ated a gunshop in Manhattan's “Little Italy.” Described as a‘‘mom and pop cop shop,” because of its clientele and proximity to the local police station, Jovino did a lively trade in firearms and even ended up supplying holsters of his own design to the NYPD for a number of years. Ten or so years after opening the store, Jovino sold the shop to Frank Albanese who retained the name. While Albanese continued to run the store, the business was greatly expanded by Korean War veteran and Albanese’s would-be son-in-law Lou Imperato. Imperato worked primarily as an importer and distrib- utor, bringing guns in from Germany, Italy and Spain, and wholesaling them to dealers nationwide. Under Imperato’s leadership and business savvy, the family business bought and sold brands—most notably Iver Johnson, twice—and increased distribution capacity, securing large deals with Colt and Smith & Wesson. And all the while, Jovino’s Gunshop thrived in New York. A turning point came in the early 1990s when a large order came in for Colt blackpowder revolvers—a manu- facturing license held by Imperato from previous deal- ings. Seizing the opportunity, a factory in Brooklyn was opened to meet the rising demand (September 2001, p. 74). Further capitalizing on the Old West trade his blackpowder guns were garnering, Imperato acquired the Henry Repeating Arms brand in 1996, and the new name also became the heart and soul of the company. The company now produces quality, reasonably priced .22-Cal. rimfire lever-action rifles including the Golden Boy model that features a brass receiver and is built with the look and lines of its namesake Civil War-era lever gun—the Henry rifle January 1998, p. 48). In .22s, Henry also makes a version of the AR-7 survival rifle, some Ts continued on p. 102 Ties arse Pees 5 = — 2s. 1) ee se Radiata SA ne ee ie are ——r , - , r eg eR ae eae nae PEEISr. ; ' >. WincHesteR Mopet 1894 CarsBine SEPTEMBER 2013 — RiFLEMAN 13 D> i? Net A oie ae Ney ‘| e37/ ashe ' ‘bw ebls © a Fo foiagaae ea ll era “ 4 ays A” Nee V rear ry nt A 4 we Pa val OS cad \ ee ry ers mb i A Pare - a ; Whe AY 7 iP . j Tir -_ SAR Arms European American Armory has partnered with Turkish firearm manufacturer Sarsilmaz through the SAR Arms label to bring U.S. shooters some of the best values in handguns and shotguns made with the most modern manufacturing methods. urkey’s centuries of history are replete with wars and an accompanying wealth of expe- rience in the manufacture of firearms, but its commercial gun exports to the United States have suffered in modern times from a lacklus- ter reception by American shooters. Reasons range from a disconnected sense of styling to spotty fit and finish. In recent years, though, Turkish manufacturers have proven that they are willing to listen to input from American importers about gun design, quality and aesthetics, and that has resulted in commercial suc- cess for both parties and a renewed sense among U.S. shooters that Turkish guns are worth a second look. The company that perhaps best proves that point today, Sarsilmaz, is the only privately owned firm in Turkey that has the capability of producing law enforcement, military and civilian guns. It also hap- pens to be Turkey’s largest gunmaker. So, even though it may not yet be a household name among American shooters, Sarsilmaz, which means ‘‘unshakable,’ is a well-established gunmaker with an enviable reputa- tion for quality in its homeland and many other coun- tries. Several of its commercial products are distributed in the American market under the SAR Arms brand by European American Armory in Rockledge, Fla., which also imports Tanfoglio pistols from Italy, Baikal shotguns | from Russia and Weihrauch revolvers from Germany. Travels to Turkey late last year with EAA Presi- dent Keith Bernkrant not only brought the country’s rich history alive, it made the Sarsilmaz legacy fully accessible in the form of meetings with the com- pany’s owner, a hunt with its shotguns and a tour of its recently opened manufacturing facility, which has 391,800 square feet under one roof. Photos by Forrest MacCormack Sarsilmaz was founded in 1880, during the wan- ing decades of the Ottoman Empire. Today, 133 years later, itis headed by Aral Alis, a fifth-generation descendant of the original owners. A congenial, nattily dressed man, Alis conducts business from a metro- politan Istanbul office that walks out to an overview of the city’s sprawling tile rooftops and the bustling marine traffic in the nearby Bosphorus. The histori- cally strategic strait marks the continental boundary between Europe and Asia and thus divides the city of 13 million into corresponding sectors, leaving most of the country’s area extending to the east where it eventually borders several hostile nations. His com- pany’s dominance among the more than half a dozen major Turkish gunmakers derives from the fact that The latest in CNC technol- ogy has been installed in Sarsilmaz's new nearly nine-acre plant in Duzce, Turkey, to churn out SAR Arms products for customers in more than 70 countries including the United States. Photo by author SEPTEMBER 2013 American RiFLEMAN 15 SAR ARMS Sarsilmaz produces the officially issued pistols of its armed forces and national police. Considering that Turkey has the second largest standing army in NATO and is among the 10 largest in the world, such contracts are significant and have helped ensure the company’s stability, allowing it in just the past year to expand into the new, nearly nine-acre plant two hours east of Istanbul in the culturally diverse city of Duzce. What’s more, Sarsilmaz has spared no pains to ensure that the building is equipped with the most modern manufacturing machines available—an effort that has resulted in the company’s being able to produce hun- dreds of thousands of pistols and shotguns for custom- ers in more than 70 countries. Bernkrant, who has spent a lifetime scouring the globe for firearm designs he believed Americans would connect with, justified the latest trip to Turkey as an opportunity to convince a small group of writers that Sarsilmaz is at the forefront of firearm manufac- turing. And, true to his word, the plant proved to bea showcase of the latest examples of CNC equipment, including seven-axis mills and fully automated and robotic equipment. And although much of the floor had not yet been occupied at that time, Bernkrant reported recently that new equipment is being added continually. During the tour, he pointed out one par- ticular example, saying, “[The plant] has one of only two machines of its type in the world—the other being at Ferrari. Here it is used to cut aluminum shotgun receivers in only 12 minutes.’ The machine’s robot- ics allow it to shuttle between carefully inventoried bins of tooling cutters in order to carry out each step necessary to the receivers’ manufacture. Further, said Bernkrant, the plant makes and maintains its own tool- ing, ensuring quality control and quick turnaround times on engineering changes. Even more remarkably, and in contrast to most other firearm manufacturing plants, Sarsilmaz has its own injection-molding capabilities, manufac- tures some of its own pistol magazines and has a 76 SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG The SAR Arms shotgun line includes: the SARSA SP semi-automatic (1.) and SARPA SP pump-action (2.) tacti- cal shotguns (top). The multi-caliber, striker-fired SARGUN (3.) (above), has not yet been released. fully computerized wood shop for stock manufac- ture—again, all under the same roof. Interestingly, as to the latter, although a CNC mill turns slabs of Turkish walnut into gunstocks four at a time using computer programs rather than pattern stocks, the stocks are still finished by skilled human hands. When it comes to making barrels, a huge Austrian-made GFM cold- hammer-forging machine—the same as is used at the most advanced plants in the United States and in Europe—pounds billets of steel into fully rifled and chambered tubes devoid of seams or rough edges in a matter of minutes. Other procedures carried out in-house include heat treatment and shotgun barrel soldering. And although some metal pistol frame forg- ings are sourced, polymer pistol frames are molded in-house. Programmable robots handle the final polishing of some metal parts depending on the finish dictated by the customer and the particular firearm. Final quality checks for pistols include test firing with one full magazine each before the guns move on to packaging and shipping. “Uy ie... & "jy, : ,> dé ify 7 Wy, TAA / 4 wy Hit i | {| It iy ) "ay VM) ie — —— —— ~ -—— Sa inet a =x —_, The Sarsilmaz factory tour included an exhibit of guns that it manufactures but that, for a variety of marketing or regulatory reasons, are not imported to the United States—including center-fire revolvers and a pocket .20 ACP pistol. The slate of guns that EAA does bring in under the SAR Arms brand comprises two categories: center-fire semi-automatic handguns and 12- and 20-ga. pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns. The former include: the not-yet-released SARGUN, a service-size, striker-fired, single-action semi-automatic with a poly- mer frame that neatly blends modern H&K and Walther styling; the K2, an all-steel double-stack .45 ACP; the K2P, a polymer-frame 9 mm Luger carry pistol with bilateral safety controls; the B6P and BEPL Compact, economical polymer-frame 9 mm Lugers; and the ST10, an all-steel 9 mm Luger that resembles an H&K USP upper mated to a SIG P220 lower. Shotguns include: the SARPA pump- action and the SARSA semi-automatic—both available in a variety of configurations and finishes including all-black, pistol-grip tactical models with the Special Purpose, or SP, suffix. se The SARArms pistol line offers r =< > polymer, steel- and aluminum- —= f dels including: the = #4 frame models including: | a ar | =“ am amae 9mm Luger K2P (4.), B6P (5.) ee a4 and B6PL Compact (6.), the 1 waa" e .45 ACP K2 double-stack (7), 4 and the 9mm Luger ST10 (8.). a , SP a ~amey SS = = t ————— Pate ta a. sr ‘ i> ae i” ae & > _ &_ & _ &,_ 2, >_< << —- © = £2 4 - 4 > 4 a an _ eS Sb nnn _S_e@_@_@ 2 2 ce 2 2 ar, Aside from the SARGUN, the handguns are built using CZ-75-inspired internal and external design characteristics. For instance, all of the other guns, except for the ST10, feature the CZ’s distinctive slide-in- frame rail design, which offers the advantage of a bore axis that lies relatively low in the hand, minimizing muz- zle rise. Second is a trim, ergonomically efficient grip frame that is particularly small in circumference at the top, allowing even smaller-than-average hands excel- lent purchase on the gun and reasonable access to the controls. Finally, all but the striker-fired, single-action SARGUN feature exposed, hammer-fired lockwork systems that, like the original CZ-75, allow firing in the double-action/single-action mode or in the traditional single-action mode. In the former the first shot requires a long double-action pull and subsequent shots need only a short, single-action pull—whether starting with the manual safety engaged or disengaged—and in the latter the pistol can be carried cocked-and-locked and, after dropping the safety, fired with a consistent, single- action pull. While obviously a subjective matter, the SARGUN’s overall feel in the hand and shooting experience make SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICAN RIFLEMAN T] > nd a ee — ~<a —" ——_ SAR ARMS it, perhaps, the most intriguing pistol in the line. It packs a lot of features into one platform, including: caliber conversion from 9 mm Luger to .40 S&W to .45 ACP on the same frame; fully bilateral controls, including H&K- style magazine-release paddles integrated into the rear of the trigger guard; interchangeable backstraps; translucent polymer magazines; molded-in accessory rail; three-dot sights; and both loaded-chamber and striker-status indicators. As of this writing, it had not yet become available—save for samples displayed at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits and other trade shows—but was said to be arriving soon. For the K2 .45 ACP, SAR Arms went in the other direction. At 40 ozs., the full-size, 4.7"-barreled pistol is hefty, but the weight is more than justified by its all- steel construction, pleasing ergonomics and 14-round- capacity magazine. Vertical frontstrap serrations, horizontal serrations on the squared trigger guard’s face, a machined-in accessory rail on the dustcover and a fully adjustable rear sight assembly round out The SARSA SP somewhat resembles a Remington Model! 1100 internally, but orients the action spring around the magazine tube instead. IVIANUFACTURER IMPORTER 9 mm LuGer/ 40 S&W/ .45 ACP SINGLE-ACTION SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL CALIBER AcTION TYPE the gun’s features. With a stainless steel slide and bar- rel assembly, the K2 reaches the upper end of the SAR Arms pricing scale at $925. With the K2P, SAR Arms courted the personal-defense market with a compact polymer-frame gun that incor- porates features designed to make it suitable for every- day carry and protection. They include: bilateral safety levers, a molded-in accessory rail on the frame’s dust- cover, a fully adjustable rear sight, front slide serrations and indentations on the grip frame's exterior on either side of the magazine well to facilitate manual magazine extraction if necessary. The B6P and B6PL Compact share a stout polymer frame topped with 4.5" or 3.8" slide and barrel assem- blies and 17- and 13-round-capacity magazines, respec- tively. Available in either all-black or natural stainless- finish slide versions, the no-frills guns are comple- mented by combat-style sights—the rear being drift- adjustable for windage. Grip frame indentions above the =: Continued on p. 107 WV O B6P B6PL ST-10 SARSA SP SARPA SP Compact SARSILMAZ, ORGANIZE SANAY! BoLceEs! 5. Cp No:20, BEyKoy-DuzceE, TURKEY EAA Corp./SAR Arms (Dept. AR), RO. 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TS Sy x meat bat 2 = 4 xt . ets, en 4 ’ TURE THE GUNS OF THE EASTER RISING. 7S ee TT tF , ind it oat 2 a 7 oe ~ . flag ‘Twas better to die ‘neath an Irish sky, than at Suvla or Sedd El Bahr. And from the plains of Royal Meath, strong men came hurrying through, While Britannia’s Huns, with their long range guns, sailed in through the foggy dew... .” — “THE Foccy Dew,” By CANON CHARLES O’ NEILL, PARISH PRIEST OF KILCOO, COUNTY Down, 1919. Bi] SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG . Republic” the leaders of the Easter ae are grouped around James Connolly of the Irish Citizen Army (on stretcher) during the last hours of 4 _» the rebels’ defense in Dublin’s General Post Office. Although the artist 3 ‘depicted British mounted i sallikge bandoliers being worn by many Bouthons collection n Easter Monday, April 24, 1916, scattered groups of men of the Irish Volunteers and Irish Citizen Army, as well as women of the nationalist auxiliary organization, the Cumann na mBan, assembled at their mustering points throughout Dublin. Most of them were unaware that, instead of meeting for a routine maneu- ver, they were embarking on an armed uprising against the British Crown. Due to a series of mishaps and intrigues, only a fraction of the Volunteers’ nominal strength actu- ally reported for duty. While some were in the green uniforms of the Irish Volunteers or the Citizen Army, the majority of them were in civilian clothes, and they carried an amaz- ing assortment of firearms. The Easter Rising of 1916, or as it is sometimes known, the Easter Rebellion, marked a significant shift in Irish-British relations, and is considered by many to be the first stroke of the popular uprising that BY KENNETH L. SMITH-CHRISTMAS SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICAN RIFLEMAN 6 1 THE GUNS OF THE EASTER RISING CHARGER LoapinG Lee-Enriecp, “Lone Lee” severed Ireland from the British Crown in 1922. Time and space here do not allow a detailed discussion of the causes of the Rising, but a short introduction is necessary to understand the reasons for the variety of small arms carried in this battle. A few years before the outbreak of World War I in 1914, the British government pledged to return a sem- blance of Home Rule to Ireland, after a hiatus of more than 100 years. The northern province of Ulster, popu- lated mainly by Presbyterians who had emigrated from Scotland some 300 years earlier, feared domina- tion by the other three overwhelmingly Catholic prov- inces, and pledged to oppose Home Rule by force, equating it with “Rome Rule.” In a daring smuggling operation, the newly formed Ulster Volunteer Force armed itself with modern Austrian Mannlicher rifles, obsolescent German Model 1888 “Commission” rifles, and obsolete Italian Vetterli rifles. The Irish Volunteers (pledged to fight for Home Rule), who had been smuggling in small lots of arms, VETTERLI -VitaLt! Move. 1870/87 followed suit when they landed two small boatloads of antiquated Model 1871 German Mauser rifles in Ireland. Arms smuggling on both sides continued right up to the point when Great Britain declared war on Germany in August 1914, resulting in a wide array of shoulder arms and handguns coming into Ireland. Under a mutual agreement, the Home Rule controversy was temporarily shelved for the duration of the war, and both the Ulster Volunteers and the Irish Volunteers (immediately renamed the “Irish National Volunteers”’) volunteered en masse for service with the British Army. However, a small number of the original Irish Volunteers (retaining their original name) refused to fight for the government they considered as oppressors. In the first two years of the war, while Irishmen of the 10th (Irish), 16th (Irish), and 36th (Ulster) divi- sions were fighting worldwide for the British Empire, the Irish Republican Brotherhood, a secret radical organization, was negotiating for German assistance in support of a nationalist revolt. The Germans were skeptical of Irish success in a revolt, and aside from sponsoring an “Irish Brigade” of trained machine gunners (made up of a very small group of Irish POWs) and promising to furnish a boatload of 20,000 captured Russian Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant rifles, 10 Maxim machine guns, and several million rounds of Taken in Dublin’s General Post Office by a photographer named Joseph Cripps, this image of a group of defend- ers shows the variety of arms used by the Irish Volun- teers— “Howth” Mausers, Enfields, and single-barrel shotguns. Volunteers Jack Doyle and Tom McGrath are among those pictured. Courtesy of the Kilmainham Gaol Museum (KMGLM 2011.0180) Photos by Forrest MacCormack; rifles courtesy of NRAmuseum.org a “assorted ammunition, the German Foreign Office did not give the proposed uprising much support. The Brotherhood had also infiltrated the Irish Volunteers and, on Easter weekend, the IRB, in spite of the capture and loss of the German arms ship and with orders countermanding the planned Irish Volunteer maneu- vers across the country, still managed to assemble a force of about 2,000 men and women in Dublin. The insurgents seized a number of large buildings and key sites throughout the city, and they posted units to intercept any British troops coming from the different military barracks sited across Dublin—as well as reinforcements expected to arrive from Great Britain. In the center of the city, the rebels took the General Post Office, the largest building and commu- nications nerve center of Dublin, as well as the Four Courts building on the Liffey River. They fell short of seizing Dublin Castle, but took City Hall and a number of other public buildings. Farther out, the Citizen Army dug trenches in St. Stephen’s Green, a city park, and the Irish Volunteers set up garrisons in businesses, such as bakeries, biscuit factories, pubs, and hotels, as well as in private homes and schools, to contest the expected British reaction. British reaction was cautious, often confused, and uncoordinated during the first few days, although troops of the Dublin garrison did make some signifi- cant headway against rebel-held positions. By mid- week, British troops had landed from England and, after suffering grievous losses at Mount Street Bridge, started to tighten the cordon around the center city. Amid the chaos of looting, arson and widespread hun- ger caused by the upheaval, the British Army, using the standard British small arms and field guns of the World War I period, finally forced the surrender of the rebels on Saturday, April 29, 1916. Of all the arms surrendered by, or captured from, the rebels, the ‘‘Howth” Mauser rifle is perhaps the most emblematic of the Rising. In July 1914, the Irish Volunteers managed to land some 1,500 Model 1871 11 mm single-shot, bolt-action German rifles from two small sailboats—one carrying the majority of the arms at the port of Howth, and the other at Kilcoole, further to the south—which were then distributed in Dublin and throughout the southern three provinces. The rifles had been acquired (ironically, by nation- alist Protestants) from an arms dealer in Hamburg, Germany, who had earlier supplied the Ulster Vol- unteers with their arms. Through an agreement with the Irish Volunteers, the small Irish Citizen Army gained a complement of the Mausers, and posed with them in a number of well-known photographs. The rifle fired a center-fire necked cartridge with a .43-cal. lead bullet—a cause for the British to accuse the rebels of using “Dum-Dum” expanding bullets, which had been outlawed some years earlier by international convention. Some British soldiers referred to the Howth rifles as “Elephant Guns.” Indeed, the recoil was memorable, and many rebels had never had the opportunity to fire their rifles prior to the Rising. One lad, while defend- ing the Mount Street Bridge, was knocked unconscious when he fired his first shot! As was the case throughout the Rising, Howth Mausers were interspersed with any number of other types of shoulder arms, leading to a logistical nightmare in terms of ammunition supply. Irish National Volunteers on parade with their Vetterli-Vitali Model 1870/87 Italian rifles. Although many sources cite the use of those arms during the Easter Rising, only a handful of the Irish Volunteers actually carried them, as ammunition for the obsolete rifles was in short supply. Courtesy of the Kilmainham Gaol Museum (16 PO 1A55 10) B3 > SEPTEMBER 2013 American RIFLEMAN THE GUNS OF THE EASTER RISING “HowrtTH” Mauser Mover 1871 Author's collection Other types of rifles were fairly evenly distributed among the rebels, but some were used only to a very limited extent. The insurgents carried various models of Lee-Enfield rifles and carbines, the most prized, of course, being the then-current British service rifle, the Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE). While a very few of these rifles had been obtained covertly prior to the Rising, usually through bribing a British soldier into claiming his rifle as “lost” (the going price was five pounds sterling), some others were captured during the weeklong fight and put to good use. With its 10-round magazine capacity, potent Mk VII .303 British cartridge and slick action, the SMLE was one of the most telling arms in the hands of the insurgents. However, more common was the older Boer War- period Long Lee-Enfield, and those rifles also played an important role. James Grace, having smuggled in a Long Lee on his return from Canada in 1913, used the rifle to great effect in the storied defense of 25 Northumberland Road. Extant pre-Rising photographs show entire squads of the Irish Volunteers being armed with Long Lees, and they certainly were in evi- dence in the final defense of the General Post Office. Also chambered in .303 British, Martini-Enfield carbines and rifles saw action with units throughout the city. Originally designed for the far less-powerful Mk VI ammunition, the Martini-Enfields could fire the hotter Mk VII cartridge, but sometimes with disas- trous results. One of the Martinis used in the defense of Clanwilliam House at Mount Street Bridge blew up after repeated firing, although the house’s garrison had requested a supply of Mk VI ammunition earlier from its parent battalion at Boland’s Bakery. Robert Monteith, a former British NCO who had landed from a German submarine as part of the ill-fated arms BA SEPTEMBER 2013 AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG ee landing on the west coast of Ireland, advised the local Limerick Volunteers not to use Mk VII rounds in their Martinis. Although many Irish historians cite the use of “Martini-Henry” rifles, they often use the term inter- changeably with “Martini-Enfield.” However, the use of .511/450 arms cannot be discounted, as, undoubtedly, some of these antiques were more than likely pressed into service. Souvenir Boer War captured rifles and carbines were among the arms found by the British after the battle. Most were Model 1895/1896 Mauser rifles and short rifles in 7x57 mm, and some even had the distinctive stock carvings favored by the Boers. At least one Danish Krag-Jorgensen rifle, another “bring- back” from South Africa, was included in the lot. Ernie O’Malley, one of the few chroniclers at the time who actually had an interest in rifles—and knew what he saw—relates that he and his friend carried a souvenir German 7.92x57 mm Gewehr 98 service rifle and that they had used it to take potshots at British troops dur- ing the battle. In early 1914, a shipment of Italian bolt-action repeating rifles arrived in Ireland. Members of the Irish Parliamentary Party had imported the Vetterli- Vitali Model 1870/87 rifles, and they were distributed to those units of the Irish Volunteers in Dublin and Ulster which had strong links to the party and which later formed part of the Irish National Volunteers. The republican rebels later procured some of the rifles. This obsolete Model 1870/87 rifle was chambered for the 10.35x47 mm rimmed blackpowder cartridge and utilized a unique wood and sheet-metal charger to load the four-round magazine. Curiously, a stylized direc- tional arrow was printed in black ink on the wooden top of the clip, so that the soldier would know in which way to load the cartridges. While there are extant photo- graphs of Vetterlis being carried in formations, most of these show them in the hands of the Irish National Volunteers, the group that split off and supported the British war effort in 1914. Moreover, an Irish military historian, Padraig Og O Ruairc, notes that almost all of the veterans of the period who mentioned the Vetterli stated that the rifles were used only for parades, as the Volunteers did not have ammunition for them. However, The Boers often personalized the stocks of their rifles and carbines with ornate carvings, and it is possible that the “RM” who carved his initials into the stock of this Model 1871 Mauser may have previously served with McBride's Irish Transvaal Brigade during the Boer War, as there are several men with those initials listed on the unit’s muster rolls. This rifle was purchased from Interarms in the 1960s, when that company was import- ing obsolete surplus arms from the Republic of Ireland. The Irish Volunteers bought bayonets for their “Howth” Mausers, but they were the wrong ones. Model 1866 Chassepot and Model 1874 French Gras bayonets were altered to fit Model 1871 “Howth” Mauser rifles. This example (also acquired from Interarms) has had the bayonet lug crudely altered to fit a Gras bayonet (r.). Research is ongoing to determine whether Interarms imported actual “Howth” Mausers in the 1960s. ammunition was available in Ulster, so a few Vetterlis probably saw service in the Easter Rising. One Vetterli rifle had been on exhibit for many years in the former “1916 Room” at the National Museum of Ireland, with a label identifying it as one used during the fight, and its image can be found in many books on the Easter Rising. There are other examples in the collections of the new national military museum at Collins Barracks and at Kilmainham Gaol Museum in Dublin, including a few Vetterli-Vitalis in relic condition, with one having “1916” carved on its stock. Finally, both double-barreled and especially single-barreled shotguns were seen among the ranks of the insurgents. The Volunteers had set up clandes- tine ammunition factories where, in addition to making hand grenades, shotshells were reloaded with cast lead slugs. Interestingly, the rebels also made make- shift bayonets for single-barreled shotguns in a loco- motive works. The knife-bladed bayonets clamped onto the shotgun barrels with crude wing nuts and, according to a veteran of the fight at Roe’s distillery, at least one of the improvised bayonets had been made from a set of garden shears. As can be imagined, many of the insurgents did not have bayonets, nor were they well-trained in the use of the ones that they had. As related by Max Caulfield in his excellent account of the action, The Easter Rebellion, Capt. Simon Donnelly (one of Commandant Eamon DeValera’s men at Boland’s Bakery) said about the men in his company, “I never had any faith in the men acquitting themselves well in a bayonet charge, especially in the dark.’ Nonetheless, there was some desperate hand-to-hand fighting at several points in the city, and the British troops advanced on many rebel positions with bayonets fixed. As had been the case with the Ulster Volunteer Force, the Irish Volunteers obtained French Model 1874 Gras rifle bayonets and altered them to fit the other rifles in their arsenal. Those bayonets were reconfigured to fit the German Commission rifles and Vetterlis in Ulster, the Irish Vol- unteers altered them, along with French Model 1866 Chassepot bayonets, to fit “Howth” rifles. Some of the insurgents armed with Long Lee rifles had the appro- priate Model 1888 knife bayonet. If the ‘‘Howth” rifle is the emblematic shoulder arm of the Easter Rising, then the C96 “Broomhandle” Mauser pistol-carbine, with its distinctive shoulder stock holster, must be afforded the title of ‘‘most remembered” handgun. While it is not known just how many of these pistols were carried in the uprising, at least three instances of their use have secured them a place in Irish history, prior to their widespread ser- vice in the ensuing War of Independence (1919-1922) and Irish Civil War (1922-1923). Known throughout Ireland as “Peter the Painter” (after a Latvian revolu- tionary whose gang used them to great effect during London’s “Sidney Street Riot’ in 1911), many of the pistols used during the Easter Rising were chambered in 7.63x25 mm, although they had also been available in 9mm Parabellum since 1912. Padriac Pearse, the leader of the Rising, surrendered his C96 Mauser at the end of the week-long fight. continued on p. 106 Mauser C96 “Peter the Painter” Mauser C96 “broomhandle” pistols, nicknamed by the Irish “Peter the Painter,” were used during the Easter Rising as well as in the “Troubles” that followed. SEPTEMBER 2013 AmericaN RIFLEMAN 8b > f ‘ _ FEATURE AMERIC AWK INDUSTRIES 60.1 LTD H&R 1871, LIC | a PUMP The underside of the American Legacy Firearms shotgun’s gola- plated receiver bears the NRA limited-edition serial number (above). The receiver's right has “NRA,” and the stock’s wrist has a dove and scrollwork carved into it (top). a SEPTEMBER 2013 AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG ain oe - ox American Legacy Firearms rolls out the limited-edition NRA = | os ee? . i 4 pump-action shotgun as the company nears the home stretch in its quest to donate $1 million to NRA. hat if someone handed you a mil- lion dollars? Now imagine earning that $1 million then giving every cent to an important cause. American Legacy Firearms (ALF) owners and NRA members Steve Faler and Warren Hanson are working to donate $1 million to NRA by year’s end. Faler and Hanson donate part of the proceeds from the sale of their limited-edition NRA firearms straight to NRA. Their quest kicked offin 2011 with the special-edition, NRA Auto-Ordnance M1911 pistol commemorating the design’s 100th anniversary. Only 100 guns were offered per state with embellish- ment noting the state name and the gun’s number in the 100-piece series. As sales translated into real dollars for NRA, ALF introduced in 2012 the NRA Hunting Tradition rifle June 2012, p. 60) built on the bolt-action Mossberg 4X4, which featured engraved big-game scenes. Now more than $750,000 of the way to meeting their $1 million goal, they unveiled a highly engraved—yet fully functional—shotgun paying tribute to NRA and the shotgun’s role in waterfowl and bird hunting. Launched in August, the ALF NRA shotgun is based on the H&R 1871 Pardner Pump and has a 24-karat-gold-plated receiver. A gold pheasant, goose and ducks on the receiver’s left side are set in a nickel-plated background. A quail scene is engraved on the grip, and a tom in full strut spans the stock above the words “Hunting, an American Tradition.” The receiver's right side showcases the three most important letters in a gun owner's alphabet—NRA—the foundation of our freedom and hunt- ing heritage. The black NRA logo con- trasts boldly against the background’s gold plating. A dove adorns the grip, and a turkey feather is engraved in the underside of the fore-end. Each gun comes with a Plano case. Photos by Forrest MacCormack and Peter Fountain The underside of the receiver sports an NRA limited-edition serial number, and the fore-end has the state name and number in the series. As with ALF’s NRA pistol and rifle, only 100 are available per state. The suggested retail price is $2,495, but ALF is offering it for a $1,995 until Christmas, and layaway is available. Available in 12 or 20 gauge, the H&R 1871 Pardner Pump accepts 2%" and 3" shotshells. It also features a grooved fore-end, ventilated recoil pad, ventilated-rib barrel and a brass bead front sight. The pump-action H&R is imported, but the engraving is done at ALF’s facility in Hope, Ark. Prior to engraving, guns are disas- sembled to prepare parts for buffing and polishing then plating the metal surfaces. Faler gave credit to the masking process for the detail in the artwork. “This is what makes our engraving accurate,’ he explained. “After plating, we paint—or mask— each engraved part up to four times each, depending on the desired finish.’ Of course, it helps that the company’s engravers are hunters, and three artists do all the hand- drawn designs. Faler says ALF uses the latest in engraving tools and machines to offer the finest possible detail. “These guns are meant to be shot,’ he explains. “The plating, like blu- ing, will get worn through the years, but we’ll engrave it all again for $200-$300. Enjoy these guns, share them with the next generation and support NRA.” Putting his money where his mouth is, Faler asks, “What part of ‘shall not be infringed’ do they not understand?” as he referenced the nation’s political climate. “It’s NRA that helps us to ensure our voices are heard in Washington so we have the right to own guns now and in the future. If you’re not an NRA member, we’ll sign you up for your first year free.” An NRA Life member since 1992, the Fort Collins, Colo., resident never forgot moving from Montana to Colorado in 1972 and reading the bumper sticker: ‘Don’t Californicate Colorado.’ “I’ve supported NRA ever since, and my goal is for everyone else to do the same.” Faler and ALF collectively have sold more than a million engraved, limited-edition and one-of-a-kind firearms. As with the ALF NRA pistol and rifle, those who purchase the NRA shotgun celebrating America’s hunting heritage will be supporting the NRA in protecting our Second Amendment freedom. (877) 887-4867; americanlegacyfirearms.com. The ALF shotgun receiver's left side depicts a pheasant in flight, several ducks and a Canada goose in gold- and nickel-plating Cae, (above, r.). Stock | oo carvings include a turkey scene on the buttstock’s right with “Hunting, An American Tradition” in a scroll (above, |.). The owner's state and the gun’s num- ber in the state's series are carved under the walnut fore-end along with a turkey feather (above). SEPTEMBER 2013 — RIFLEMAN 87 \ . han ee = 5 FU, S- Army bs Kevitk ee: ihe GEE ge = suppressed XM2010 sniper-ifle in una id #2 Province, Afghanistan: The new .300: Win. 2 = Ze ¢,.Mag., 220-gr. Mk 240 Mod 0 cartridge offers Bois <<, maximum effective range of 1,500 yds.«:' 4 gre uae, cette ms ~Se BE Gigs tae re aS al ek <r es ie ati a oar 5 i * er ry ¥ 3: efi reMAN, one 2 f you served as a U.S. sniper in the Vietnam War, no doubt you had high regard for that era’s sniping load: 7.62x51 mm, M118 Special Ball. Incorporat- ing a purpose-designed, 173-gr. bullet, it offered snipers superior accuracy and lethality compared to the standard 7.62x51 mm NATO ball, which had a 147-gr. projectile. The M118 round, however, was not the most accu- rate 7.62 mm load then available. That distinction went to civilian ammunition with match-grade bul- lets, especially the .30-cal., 168-gr. Sierra MatchKing. That open-tip bullet—labeled a “hollow point’”—was thought to violate the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907 because such projectiles ‘expand and flatten easily,’ causing ‘unnecessary suffering.” Despite superior accuracy, the open-tip match bullet could not be employed by military snipers. The M118 cartridge remained the standard U.S. military sniping load long after Vietnam until, in 1985, the Defense Department’s Chief Judge Advocate General for International Law, U.S. Marine Col. W. Hays Parks, took a closer look at match-grade projectiles. An accomplished shooter and handloader, Col. Parks understood that despite its open tip, a match bullet is not a true “hollow point,’ which mushrooms upon impact. Actually, as his studies demonstrated, the bullet’s “hollow point” results from the manufacturing process and it impacts much like ordinary ball bullets. Further, he found, the match bullet’s superior precision significantly reduces collateral danger to non-com- batants, a fundamental goal of the Hague Conventions. Col. Parks’ findings became U.S. Navy policy, authoriz- ing the combat employment of Federal’s 168-gr. Gold Medal Match round, officially designated the M852 Open Tip Match (OTM) cartridge. Hardly noticed at the time, this was the first step in the remarkable evolution of U.S. sniping ammunition. Five years later, during Operation Desert Storm, despite the U.S. Army having also authorized the open- tipped M852, few JAG officers knew of Col. Park’s find- ings. Erring on the side of caution, they forbade its use in combat, citing International Law. Within a few years, the M852’s legality finally was recognized across the Armed Forces. The more this bullet was fired, however, the more its shortcomings became apparent. Originally designed for 300-meter St The ri “range capability of American military snipers has saved the lives of many service ao ee personnel on the hattlefield. Developments in rifles and optics are only part of the story. There - . -_ = — aa i a 4 = ve ‘ ee F A, = =e . Sie he a *, + : ‘ca —_ Fs er: _ 4 jo;*% eo ce ne 4 ——e ‘ oat | Fh -— = = A = - > i : =.” . ieee Ste J Eu nal 4 —- - } Tp - a ee oe ek \ i : ‘= - ed oo 7, ae | a ——_ all 4! fh “US/Aimyphot aS : ort Me a ~ | Pe 5 “ U my : Pe oh has also been a revolution | in the accuracy and performance of the ammunition they use. U.S. MILITARY SNIPER AMMUNITION Photo by author Olympic competition, the 168-gr. Sierra MatchK- ing projectile goes subsonic at around 800 meters, degrading its accuracy—a major issue, given the likelihood of future long-range sniping in the Middle East’s deserts. Working together, the Marine Corps, the Army’s Picatinny Arsenal, Lake City Army Ammunition Plant and Sierra Bullets developed a new 7.62 mm load. Designated the M118 Long Range (M118LR) to distinguish it from the earlier sniper load, its 175-gr. streamlined MatchKing bullet—7 grs. heavier than the M852—boosted the ballistic coef- ficient to .500, which means the round was better able to overcome air resistance, thus retaining velocity and energy at longer ranges. Other refinements included a match-grade primer, modified case taper and more precise forming and —— ie, 7.62x51 mu NATO, M118 LonGc Rance, 175-cr. OTM Qi] SEPTEMBER 2013 AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG ———— At 100 yds., the RUAG .338 Lapua Mag. armor-piercing round readily punctured a 1.4" steel plate. Note how the tungsten-steel penetrator separated. loading procedures. The new M118LR cartridge proved especially accurate, and when fired from the Marine Corps’ M40A3 rifle and the Army’s M24 Sniper Weapon System, grouped one minute-of-angle (m.o.a.) or less—or no more than 10" at 1,000 meters. In 1997, Col. Parks’ JAG office reviewed the new car- tridge and soon afterward it was approved for combat throughout the U.S. military. Match Loads Go To War By the time U.S. forces invaded Afghanistan and Iraq, the M118LR cartridge and its 175-gr. bullet had become the standard sniper round. Praised for its accuracy, the M118LR set new records for 7.62 mm long-range kills in Iraq, with U.S. Army sniper Jim Gilliland taking out a terrorist sniper at a documented 1,375 yds. and close behind, U.S. Marine Corps sniper Matt Orth killing an insurgent at 1,256 yds. Their shots proved quite exceptional, however, and reports soon emerged of the M118LR suffering from decreased accuracy. Extensively testing the 175-gr. load, the U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Ind.,found “inconsistencies” between lots. One industry authority attributed it to accelerated wartime production and hurried quality inspections—a claim I could not confirm. — 7.62x51 mm NATO, M118 SPECIAL BALL, 173-GR. Photos by Forrest MacCormack BULLET DEFLECTION IN 10 MILE-PER-HOUR FULL-VALUE CROSSWIND (DRIFT EXPRESSED IN INCHES) M118LR 7.62x51 mm 175-car. Part of the fix was tightening inspection standards, but that also proved an opportunity to re-examine the entire load. Enter Jeff Hoffman, president of Black Hills Ammunition who’s also a seasoned SWAT sniper. Having previously worked alongside the Navy Surface Warfare Center and aware of the need to improve the M118LR round, Hoffman initiated his own research at no cost to the government. One area for improve- ment, he believed, was the propel- lant’s temperature sensitivity. The searing heat of Middle Eastern des- erts and bitter cold of Afghanistan’s mountains had to affect burn rates, causing wide variances in muzzle velocity, which would skew ballistic tables and trajectory-synchronized bullet drop compensators. Firing cartridges heated to 165 degrees, and others cooled to 25 below zero, his ballistics lab found a muz- zle velocity variance of 227 f.p.s.; each degree of tem- perature change caused a 1’2-f.p.s. change of muzzle velocity. At 800 meters that meant a trajectory variance of 58". Hoffman and the Navy evaluated more than 20 propellants and blends to find a temperature-stabilized propellant that varied only 21 f.p.s. between those tem- perature extremes. In addition, calcium carbonate was added to reduce muzzle flash. When Federal Cartridge 7.62x51 mm NATO, Mk 316 Mop O, 175-cr. OTM Pan SIERRA MATCHKING BALLISTIC COEFFICIENTS M852 Marcu, 7.62x51 mu, 168-cr. OTM 2600 F.P.S. AND ABOVE M118LR, 7.62x51 mm, 175-cR. OTM 2800 F.P.S. AND ABOVE .338 Lapua Mac., 300-cr. OTM Mk 248 Mop O, .300 Win. Mac. 190-cr. OTM 2100 F.P.S. AND ABOVE Mk 248 Mop 1, .300 Win. Mac. 220-cr. OTM 2100 F.P.S. AND ABOVE .338 Lapua Mac., 250-cr. OTM 2150 F.P.S. AND ABOVE 2300 F.P.S. AND ABOVE began producing the updated 175-gr. load—now called the Mk 316 Mod 0 due to being a Navy development— the Crane Center test-fired five lots at 300 yds.; they grouped an impressive 1.75", or 0.58 m.o.a. Enter The Magnums American 7.62 mm sniping ammunition reached a new zenith with the Mk 316 Mod 0 cartridge—but it still wasn’t enough. In mountainous Afghanistan, the Taliban rarely engaged at conventional small arms range, safely firing from more than 1,000 meters and withdrawing before air support could arrive. As expressed by G.I’s in Afghanistan, U.S. snipers needed “ridge-to-ridge”’ capability—which meant a longer- range round than the Mk 316 Mod 0. Both U.S. Army Special Forces and Navy Special Warfare units already had a decade’s experience with a 190-gr., .300 Win. Mag. round, developed by the Navy Surface Warfare Center. Designated the Mk 248 Mod 0, the load increased useful range to 1,200 yds.; however, the U.S. Army’s new requirement called for a round effective to 1,500 yds. to replace the M118LR. The Army planned to mate the cartridge with a new sniper rifle, then in development. Initial focus was on the .338 Lapua Mag,.,a robust car- tridge widely respected for its long-range performance. In Rapid City, $.D., however, Hoffman was taking another look at the .800 Win. Mag. cartridge. In November 2006, he sent a letter to the Navy’s Crane Center, offering at his own expense to examine how it might be improved. “If we were to load a Sierra 220-gr. projectile at 2800 feet-per-second,’ Hoffman theorized, “the supersonic range would be increased to about 1,500 yards.” Further, he suggested, a different propellant could offer tempera- ture stability as demonstrated on the updated M118LR. As well, an additive could reduce muzzle flash. SEPTEMBER 2013 American RIFLEMAN Q 1 U.S. MILITARY SNIPER AMMUNITION He acquired a variety of propellants for testing. His Head Ballistician, Glen Hoffman, tested them at temper- ature extremes of minus 40 to 160° F. Eventually, Hoff- man and his Black Hills staff found the right combina- tion of propellant and additives to push a 220-gr. Sierra MatchKing bullet to a muzzle velocity of 2850 f.p.s. with impressive accuracy. After government testing, that load—the Mk 248 Mod 1—became the new Army sniping round. And true to Hoffman’s estimate, the new round is super- sonic to 1,500 yds., where it impacts with 712 ft.-lbs. of energy, just 25 ft.-llbs. less than the .338 Lapua Mag. 250-gr. bullet. The bottom line: the new 220-gr., .300 Win. Mag. load delivers more than double the energy of the M118LR and boosts a sniper’s maximum effective range by 50 percent. Of significance to the Army, the .300 Win. Mag. load offers “significant cost savings” over the .338 Lapua Mag., while the cartridge is compatible with existing long-action, bolt guns. Thus, the Army’s XM2010 sniper rifle could incorporate the Remington Model 700 action, as it had for the M24 Sniper Weapon System. Obtaining a batch of Black Hills prototype 220-gr. cartridges, I was able to test this load extensively. Using a Savage 110BA rifle—which offers the same 1:10" rate-of-twist and barrel length as the Army’s XM2010—I fired five-round groups at distances of -300 Win. Mac., Mkx 248 Mop O, 190-cr. OTM Q? SEPTEMBER 2013 AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG 200, 800 and 900 yds. It performed consistently and impressively. All groups were sub-minute-of-angle, with a 900-yd., five-round vertical spread of just 5.2". Federal Cartridge won the competitive bid to produce the Mk 248 Mod 1 round and, despite some requests, Black Hills is not planning to offer this load commercially because it exceeds SAAMI standards for overall length and maximum chamber pressure. The first Remington XM2010 sniper rifles and Mk 248 Mod 1 cartridges were delivered to U.S. forces in Afghanistan in January 2011.Thus far, feedback has been excellent. .3a0 Lapua Mag. Sniping Ammunition The .338 Lapua Mag. has seen limited service with U.S. Special Operations snipers since 1993, and was adopted by the British Army in 2007 for its new L115A1 sniper rifle. British sniper Craig Harrison used this combination of rifle and cartridge for his world record sniper kill in 2009, taking out several Taliban at 2,/07 yds. in Afghanistan. Typically weighing about 20 lbs., .3388 Lapua Mag.-chambered rifles offer less weight and bulk than those in .50 BMG, but still pack considerable terminal energy, especially against materiel targets and barriers. The U.S. Army’s new 220-gr., .300 Win. Mag. load performs nearly as effec- tively as the .338 Lapua Mag.’s 250-gr. round. .300 Win. Mac., Mk 248 Mop 1, 220-crR. OTM TERMINAL BALLISTICS: ENERGY (FT.-LBS.) 435 340 6 Psa) 485 [es oss [a CARTRIDGE M118LR 175-GcR. 7.62x51 mm NATO .300 Win. Mac. 190-Gr. -300 Win. Mac. 220-aR. .338 Lapua Mac.* 250-cr. .338 Lapua Maa.* 300-car. 2,161 71s 15,303 1,060 2,499 1/9389 1,568 1,230 S012 2,464 1,993 ipod 1,500 Yos. 757 1 712 737 1,168 * THERE IS NO “STANDARD” .338 LAPUA MAG. LOAD; THIS DATA AVERAGES SEVERAL U.S. AND THREE EUROPEAN LOADS, WHICH VARY SLIGHTLY BY BULLET DESIGN. Because there is no “standard” U.S. or NATO .338 Lapua Mag. load, I test-fired a variety of American and European ammunition for accuracy and termi- nal effect, which included: Finnish Lapua 250-gr. and 300-gr. Match; Swiss RUAG 250-gr. ball, and 250- and 300-gr. Match loads, along with a glass-penetrating cartridge and 260-gr. armor-piercing round; U.S.- made Black Hills 250-gr. and 300-gr. Match loads; and Hornady 250-gr. and 278-gr. ammunition. All of the 250-gr. loads consistently printed five-shot groups of less than one m.o.a. when fired in my Savage 110BA rifle, with its 1:9" rate-of-twist; the 300-gr. groups opened noticeably, suggesting they prefer a different twist-rate. Of particular note, I fired all five RUAG loads at one target as individual shots; except for the ball round, they grouped less than one m.o.a., meaning a .338 Lapua Mac., 250-cr. OTM (RUAG Ammunition) single zero could serve these four different loads. Testing for barrier penetration, all 11 loads breached a sandbag wall at 400 yds. Reflecting their tremendous kinetic energy, when fired at 90 degrees all of the 250-gr. match bullets—which are open-tipped lead-alloy-core projectiles—punctured 0.4" of soft steel at 300 yds. And the RUAG AP round’s tungsten-carbide core readily punched through a 1.4" steel plate at 100 yds. Whether fired for accuracy or for terminal effect, the .3838 Lapua Mag. rounds performed impressively; although not destined to be the U.S. Army’s new sniper cartridge, it was this 250-gr. load that set the standard for the .300 Win. Mag, Mk 248 Mod 1 load. With the U.S. Marine Corps looking for a new sniper rifle of its own, the .300 Win. Mag. quite likely is in their snipers’ future, too. .338 Lapua Mac., 300-cr. OTM (Biack Hitts Ammunition) SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICAN RIFLEMAN Q° TECHNICAL DOPE BAG SE Anu: OWE TTT OVO ith more women par- ticipating in shooting sports these days, gun companies are stepping up to the plate with new offerings labeled as “ladies guns”; however, shaping a rifle to properly fit a woman’s phy- sique requires more than shorten- ing the length of pull. When Savage Arms decided to release a ladies version of its bolt-action hunting rifle, the company’s engineers consulted with and listened to female hunters to learn what they were looking for. Applying what they learned, Savage launched the Model 11/111 Lady Hunter in 2012 in a variety of calibers. The Lady Hunter demonstrates a woman-specific geometry ina QA SEPTEMBER 2013 AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG number of its features. A light rifle is convenient to carry for long treks, but weight distribution is equally important. A thin 20" barrel and reduced-size fore-end keep the weight of the rifle to the shoul- der end of the stock where it can be more comfortably managed. Regardless of your shape, size, or gender, stock design will influ- ence shooting comfort. Women have longer necks than men, so Savage added a raised comb to the buttstock. The comb is sloped for easier target acquisition through a scope. The stock’s length of pull has been reduced to 12/2 '""—compared to the more common 14" to 14/2 "— and the grip has been thinned and angled to fit smaller hands. A thick, soft rubber buttpad helps to reduce perceived recoil. The handsome oil-finish walnut stock features checkering with a custom-style design on the grip and fore-end. The four-round magazine is of the detachable-box variety, and the carbon steel of the barrel and receiver are treated with a matte-black finish. The thumb- operated three-position safety is located directly behind the bolt assembly, and the sliding button has the expected safety-on and safety-off positions. The middle position allows the bolt to be cycled while blocking the trigger for safer unloading. One feature that deserves a special mention is the adjustable AccuTrigger. Although it’s not unique to the Lady Hunter, the trigger pull weight can adjusted from 2 lbs., 8 ozs. to 6 lbs., depend- ing on the user’s preference. This is an added bonus, since tuning a trigger would be an expensive proposition if the work were done by a professional gunsmith. Even at its lightest setting, the trigger will not allow the gun to discharge if it is jarred or dropped since the articulated trigger blade must be fully depressed in order to fire. Along with its light weight and crisp break, the AccuTrigger on this model features the new teardrop safety lever, which offers an increased level of smooth and quiet operation compared to previ- ous versions. In order to meet a wide vari- ety of big-game challenges and shooter preferences, the Lady Hunter is available in eight different chamberings. The rifle provided for this review was chambered for the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. The 6.5 CREEDMOOR Vet. @ 15' CARTRIDGE (F.P.s.) Hornapy Matcu 2847 Ava. 120-cR. A-MAX 22 Spd ENERGY (FT.-LBS.) Group Size In IncHES SmALLEST LARGEST AVERAGE HorRNADY 2967 Ave. SUPERFORMANCE 12 Sp 120-cR. GMX 2937 Ava. 11 Spb HoRNADY SUPERFORMANCE 129-cGrR. InrERBonD AVERAGE EXTREME SPREAD 1.05 Notes: MEASURED AVERAGE VELOCITY FOR 10 ROUNDS FIRED FROM A 20" BARREL OVER A CED M2 CHRONOGRAPH 15 FT. FROM THE MUZZLE. RANGE TEMPERATURE: 68° F Humipity: 37%. ACCURACY WAS MEASURED FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE, FIVE-SHOT GROUPS FIRED FROM A CALDWELL LEAD SLED SOLO REST. ABBREVIATIONS: GMX (GILDING METAL EXPANDING), Sp (STANDARD DEVIATION). The Model 11/111 Lady Hunter has many features used on previous Savage rifles, including: a two-lug bolt (opposite), a detachable-box magazine (below), and a receiver with flat sides and upper quadrants (below, r.). cartridge’s light recoil, flat trajec- tory and terminal ballistics make it an excellent choice for the recoil- sensitive hunter who wants the ability to take the majority of North American big-game species. Savage Arms has a reputation for providing rifles that run reli- ably and shoot accurately right out of the box, and the Lady Hunter certainly did not disappoint. The overall fit and finish of the rifle were excellent, with the stock carved from a piece of walnut that anyone would be proud to hold on a hunt or at the range. The bolt cycled smoothly and locked tightly. A round patch of checker- ing on the top of the steel bolt handle was a nice touch, making it easier to push the bolt forward quickly for a fast follow-up shot. When testing for accuracy, the rifle was fired from a Caldwell Lead Sled Solo gun rest. A Bush- nell Legend Ultra HD 3-9X 40 mm scope with a Multi-X reticle was mounted to the rifle using Millet steel scope rings. The positive qualities of the scope, the light- weight Accutrigger, and the target competition-inspired 6.5 Creed- moor cartridge worked together nicely to produce tight five-shot groups at 100 yds., ranging from 3/4" to 14" in size. These results were impressive, especially for a lightweight 20" barrel. Although the three loads—all from Hor- nady—performed well, the Super- formance 129-gr. InterBond had the best average, which was 1". The Hornady loads demon- strated bullet velocities that maintained an excellent level of performance and consistency for a relatively short rifle barrel. The fastest round was the Super- formance 120-gr. GMX, averag- ing 2967 f.p.s. This was only an IMIANUFACTURER: SAVAGE ARMS (Dept. AR), 100 SPRINGDALE RoaAp, WestFiELD, MA 01085; (413) 568-7001; SAVAGEARMS.COM CALIBER: .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., 6.5 CREEDMOOR (TESTED), .270Win., 7 Mu-08 Rem., .308 WiIn., .30-’06 Spra. AccTION TYPE: BOLT-ACTION, CENTER-FIRE REPEATING RIFLE RECEIVER: MATTE-BLACK CARBON STEEL BARREL: 20", MATTE-BLACK CARBON STEEL RIFLING: S\IX-GROOVE, 1:8" RH Twist NMIAGAZINE: FOUR-ROUND DETACHABLE BOX SIGHTS: NONE; DRILLED AND TAPPED FOR SCOPE BASES TRIGGER: ACCUTRIGGER; 3-LB., 1-OZ. PULL STOCK: OIL-FINISH AMERICAN WALNUT: LENGTH OF PULL, 12/2"; DROP AT COMB, 1%"; DROP AT HEEL, 11/2" OverRALL LENGTH: 39/2" Weicur: 6 ss. ACCESSORIES: SLING SWIVELS, Accu TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT TOOL, OWNER’S MANUAL, LOCK SuGcGestep Retait Price: $840 average of 83 f.p.s. slower than the published velocity of 3050 f.p.s. The Superformance 129-gr. InterBond averaged 2937 f.p.s., fol- lowed by the Match 120-gr. A-MAX load at 2847 f.p.s. Off of the bench, this rifle and ammunition combination was com- fortable to handle and produced a moderate level of felt recoil for a high-performance bolt-action. Since the extended shooting ses- sion with this rifle proved to be quite comfortable, the handful of shots usually required during a typical hunt will certainly not leave the shooter feeling battered or bruised. Savage Arms is dedicated to producing high-quality firearms at a reasonable price. The company goes the extra mile by including additional features and rifle con- figuration options that are tough to find outside of a custom shop. The Model 11/111 Lady Hunter shows that the company is not only seri- ous about taking good care of its customers, but that it wants all of its customers to have just the hunting rifle they’re looking for. SEPTEMBER 2013 American RiFLEMAN Qh ne might describe the — XLR5 Black Veloc- ity as fabulous. In this day of specialized shotguns for water- fowl, upland and turkey hunting, the XLR5 Velocity is designed specifi- cally for shooting sporting clays, and as such is available in both right- and left-hand models with adjustable and non-adjustable ribs. Starting with the barrel, this semi- automatic shotgun is chambered solely for 2%" shells and its gas system is tuned to positively cycle 1/8- to 1'/s-oz. target loads. It is a common misconception that it is the payload of shot that governs positive cycling in a gas-operated shotgun. It is not; rather, it is the pressure of the gas at the gas ports and how much of that pressure is imparted to the gas system that determines how well a shotgun will cycle different loads. The XLR5 isn’t designed to shoot the full spectrum of 12-ga. shells; it’s solely for clays. The heavy, stainless steel gas piston, coupled with over- Of SEPTEMBER 2013 AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG ‘. ré va Tent size gas ports, provides the sufficient inertia to move the massive transfer block, which is attached to the heavy action bars that carry the bolt. When you add up all of these features it’s easy to see why this gun reliably cycled a mix of 1-oz. target loads from several manufacturers. All XRLS barrels use FABARM’s Tribore HP technology that begins at the chamber mouth with a very long forcing cone leading to the cylindrical portion of the barrel, which is bored to 0.740" (18.8 mm), 15 thousandths wider than the stan- dard 0.725" 12-ga. bore. Nearing the choke, the barrel begins an 8" taper to the screw-in choke tubes. FABARM uses a parabolic profile for its choke tubes that continue the taper to the actual choke constric- tion. This style of barrel boring enhances patterning by cutting down on shot deformation as it pro- vides a more gentle path through the barrel. The choke tubes are numbered from cylinder to 10.We shot the number 5 tube, which mea- sured 0.015" of constriction, or light modified, a choke favored by many sporting clay shooters. The average of 10 patterns shot at 40 yds. with Federal’s Estate loads containing 1 oz. of No. 8 shot was 47.5 percent, right where light modified should fall, just shy of midway between improved cylinder (45) and modi- fied choke (55) percentages. The test gun had a traditional rib that was solidly affixed to the barrel. As an additional feature, FABARM offers the XLE5 with an adjustable rib that allows the shooter to fine tune the shot impact to his own particular sight picture. Both rib systems join a 4" extension The XLR5’s action, visible here when the gun is disassembled, is optimized for use with target loads with 7/8 oz. to 1'/ ozs. of shot. on the top of the receiver that fur- ther lengthens the sighting plane. The test XLR5 weighed 8 lbs., 9.6 ozs. The XLR5’s center of grav- ity is quite far forward—6" forward of the trigger—and the gun has a muzzle-heavy feel. When com- pared to other sporting shotguns of similar weight using Moment of Inertia calculations—an empirical number for comparison against other shotguns—the XLR5 has a balance ratio of 12.07 while a Perazzi MX8 measures 11.34 and a Beretta DT 10 11.38.The smaller the number, the less effort is needed to move the gun in a lateral plane. However, many top clay-tar- get shots prefer a slightly muzzle- heavy feel as once in motion, guns so balanced tend to slow less easily than a gun with a light muzzle. The buttstock is a deep Monte Carlo-style with an adjustable comb that enables the shooter to tweak it for drop and cast using the supplied Allen wrenches. The sporting-style recoil pad is thick and the pistol grip is sharply radiused. The fore-end is quite long to accommodate the gas system and the bottom of the fore- end has a 5"-long checkered section located an inch from the breech end to add more purchase where the shooter's hand naturally comes to rest. The buttstock and fore-end are of select Turkish walnut that is oil- finished in a blond color, and both are decorated with a practical blend of laser checkering and carving; not really traditional, but combined they provide a good firm grip. The bluing on the barrel is dark matte black, and the aluminum receiver is anodized matte black. The synthetic trigger guard's color matches that of the receiver. The overall lines are rather sleek. LIGHT MobiFieD TUBE 191.8 (47.5%) 115.0 (28.5%) 76.8 (18.9%) TOTAL Hits 21" INNER CIRCLE 30" OuTER RING The action is the typical Italian- style with a two-piece carrier also used by Beretta and Benelli. To lock the gun open, a small button on the left side of the trigger guard is pushed away from the guard, tripping the carrier and permit- ting the bolt to lock in the open position. Pulling the bolt to the rear is easy with the extended bolt handle that protrudes a full inch. The bolt release is on the left side of the action, and with its 9/16" wide head, is easy to locate and push to close the bolt. The trigger- blocking safety is at the rear of the trigger guard. The fore-end/ magazine cap will accept acces- sory weights to adjust the forward balance to individual tastes. We found the gun performed very = r add ManuFacturer: FABARM S.?P.A., VIA AVEROLDA, 31, 25039 TRAVAGLIATO (BS) ITALy; FABARM.COM Importer: FABARM USA (Dept. AR), 700 Lake St., CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613, (410) 901-1260; FABARMUSA.COM ACTION TYPE: GAS-OPERATED SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN GAUGE: 12, 23/4" ONLY TRIGGER: 4-.B., 6-OZ. PULL MIAGAZINE: FOUR-SHOT TUBULAR BarreEL: 30" (TESTED), 32": TRIBORE HP BORE WITH SCREW-IN CHOKES Sicuts: 7/16"- To 5/16"-wiDE TAPERED VENTILATED RIB (ADJUSTABLE ON SOME MODELS) WITH STEEL CENTER BEAD AND WHITE BRADLEY-STYLE FRONT BEAD. STOCK: HAND OIL-FINISHED TURKISH WALNUT, MONTE CARLO-STYLE WITH COMB ADJUSTABLE FOR DROP AND CAST; LENGTH OF PULL, 1494"; DROP AT COMB, 15%3"* DROP AT HEEL, 2/6" OverRALL LenGtu: 5072" WeiGur: 8 .ss., 9.6 ozs. METAL FINISH: MATTE-FINISHED RECEIVER AND BARREL, RECEIVER BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINUM, BARREL BLUED MATTE BLACK. Accessories: Five EXIS HP cHoKE TUBES, CHOKE TUBE WRENCH, OWNER’S MANUAL, ALLEN WRENCHES, HARD PLASTIC CASE SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: XLR5 BLACK ($2,150), LEFT-HAND ($2,295), ADJUSTABLE RIB ($2,625 To $3,150) well right out of the box, with practice scores closely matching the test shooter’s average. There were no malfunctions through several hundred shots. We also found recoil to be very mild with a variety of loads, as it should be with a near 9-lb. gun using a tuned gas system. All in all, the FABARM XLR5 Velocity sporter represents a step forward in the shooter’s collection of guns for a particular job, and this shotgun truly gets the job done. fy” The FABARM XLRb5 Black Velocity’s Turk- ish walnut stock has an adjustable comb (above, r.) to customize comb height to the shooter. Sighting is by means of white (I.) and mid-rib (above) beads. till! WN Vi \\\I Mil i} A i willl | wll SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICAN RIFLEMAN Q] > harter Arms has been mak- | | 7 ing firearms for almost 50 years. The company was founded in Connecticut by Douglas McClenahan, who had previously worked for Sturm, Ruger & Co., High Standard and Colt. McClenahan’s goal was to pro- duce a quality handgun that was also affordable. Charter Arms, which is American-owned and uses U.S.-made parts to produce handguns in its New England facility, has maintained that man- tra since its inception. Whether or not a handgun in .22 WMIR is suitable for personal protection is a question you must determine on your own. What it does bring to the table is control- lable recoil and minimal muzzle blast, and for some shooters that’s a deciding factor. The Charter Arms Pathfinder is among the very few .22 WMR-chambered revolvers that are appropriate in size for con- cealed carry. Similarly, it would be a viable candidate for a survival pack as well. The Pathfinder’s frame is made from stainless steel and exhibits Qe SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG = a TREE SERS. eeereee INDERS22 VNR a smooth matte finish. Depressing a grooved, sliding thumb button on the frame’s left side allows the six-round cylinder to swing out to the left for loading and unloading. Unlike some revolvers, the Path- finder has no side plate. The frame consists of two pieces; the grip and trigger guard are combined in one assembly, while the action frame around the cylinder is the other. The grip frame houses a coiled mainspring and slips inside the action frame. It is held in place by screws and pins. The rubber stock panels are attached to the grip frame with a single screw and a stud at the bottom of the frame. The barrel, underlug and front sight are one piece of stainless steel. It is machined, button-rifled and then threaded directly into the frame. The rear sight is a long trough that runs the length of the frame, but at the rear the notch is square. The sights are, in snub-nose revolver fashion, small, but they are effective. The revolver was zeroed at 7 yds. right out of the box. The Pathfinder incorporates a hammer-block safety system that was patented by the company in the 1960s. This system works well because the hammer has an exten- sion at the top that rests against the frame when the hammer is forward. This prevents the hammer from hitting the firing pin. When the trigger is pulled, however, a plate rises up over the firing pin and when impacted by the ham- mer forces the firing pin forward. Although it has a single-stage trigger, it feels more like a two- stage because of the stacking mid- pull. That being said, the action is relatively smooth, even though the double-action pull weight is 12 lbs. The single-action pull weight is decidedly crisp, breaking consis- tently at about 4 lbs. As we envisioned the revolver primarily employed for personal defense, we conducted accuracy testing at 7 yds. Additionally, all of the ammunition used in the Path- finder during evaluation was pur- pose-built for personal protection, with those loads being Hornady’s Critical Defense, Speer’s Gold Dot and Winchester’s PDX 1. Of those, Speer’s 40-gr. Gold Dot proved to .22 WMR VeL. @ 10' CARTRIDGE (F.P.S.) Hornavy CD 948 Ava. 45-cr. FTX 11 Spb Group Size In IncHES SMALLEST LARGEST AVERAGE 0.80 1.03 0.94 ENERGY (FT.-LBS.) 90 SPEER 1021 Ava. 40-cr. GD 26 Sp 0.78 WINCHESTER 1048 Ava. 40-cr. PDX1 25 Sp 0.84 AVERAGE EXTREME SPREAD 0.85 be the most accurate, averaging 0.78" for five consecutive, five-shot groups. The other loads, however, produced groups only slightly larger in size. Aside from accuracy testing, we also ran the revolver through defensive-type drills at distances between three and 15 yds. using Action Target’s new Rimfire Tactical Hostage target. This 10'"x 16" torso- shaped target has a 4" swinging head plate and a 3.5''x 4.5" bullseye. Between 7 yds. and 10 yds. scoring NOTES: MEASURED AVERAGE VELOCITY FOR 10 ROUNDS FROM A 2" BARREL OVER A CHRONO- GRAPH AT 10 FT. ACCURACY FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE, FIVE-SHOT GROUPS FIRED FROM A BENCHREST AT 7 YDS. TEMPERATURE: 59° F Humipity: 40%. ABBREVIATIONS: CD (CriticAL DEFENSE), FTX (FLeEx Tip EXPANDING), GD (Gotb Dot), Sb (STANDARD DEVIATION). hits proved simple, and even at 25 yds. we averaged five hits out of every six shots fired when slow fire was practiced. Next, we stepped off 5 yds. from a silhouette target and, with the aid of a shot timer, found out how fast we could place six shots within an 8" circle. Our best time was 1.89 seconds, and the average was around two seconds. Recoil was negligible, and the revolver was easy to keep on target while shoot- ing quickly. In all, we fired more than 300 rounds through the Pathfinder, and there were no malfunctions. The only issue we encountered emerged once the revolver became IMIANUFACTURER: CHARTER ARMS (Dept. AR), 18 BREwsTeR LANE, SHELTON, CT 06484; (203) 922-1652; CHARTERFIREARMS.COM CARTRIDGE: .22 WMR AcTION TYPE: SINGLE-ACTION/ DOUBLE-ACTION RIMFIRE REVOLVER FRAME: STAINLESS STEEL BARREL: 2" RIFLING: S\X-GROOVE, 1:18" RH Twist CyLinDER CAPACITY: S|x SIGHTS: FIXED RAMP FRONT, NOTCH REAR TRIGGER: SINGLE-ACTION, 4-LB., 1-O2Z. PULL; DOUBLE-ACTION, 12-LB. PULL OveRALL LENGTH: 6.8" WiptH: 1%" HeiGurt: 4'%6" WeiGcur: 19 ozs. SuGcGestep Retait Price: $410 The Pathfinder’s rudimentary sights consist of a trough with square notch and a fixed ramp (above, r.). Its fluted, six-shot cylinder (above, |.) is released by pushing forward on the generously sized release button (l.). overly dirty, at which point the fired .22 WMR cases became difficult to remove. The ejector rod seemed a bit short. With authoritative force, however, the cases would come free. Frequent cleanings are recom- mended. Additionally, the double- action trigger pull might be too heavy for some shooters. We found the Pathfinder to have ample accuracy for close-range defensive work, and it appeared that the revolver is plenty reliable. It would serve the purpose ofa trail gun quite well in most loca- tions and, for personal-defense practitioners, backpackers and campers, it offers lightweight peace of mind. SEPTEMBER 2013 American RIFLEMAN 99 D> y t 3°" tall, nearly 6" long and featuring a 30 mm objective lens, the Redfield Counter- Strike is not the smallest red-dot scope on the market. Weighing 13.7 ozs., it’s not the lightest, either. But that size and weight facilitate two factors that set the Counter- Strike apart from other optics in its class: durability and features. Red- field advertises the unit as water- proof, fogproof and shockproof, reinforcing its claim with nitrogen- purging, heft and its “No Excuses” warranty. And as to the features, the CounterStrike has a red-dot reticle that can also go green, and in case the optic isn’t enough, a red laser sight is part of the package. Looking at the 1X optic, both the ocular and mirror-finished objective lenses are protected by polymer flip-up caps. The scope has a boxy, octagonal body that houses the tube and controls, and attaches to the laser sight and base plate. The windage and elevation adjustment screws for the red-dot are located (if! fe ' —F on the right and top body panels, respectively. Both require a coin, screwdriver or similar tool to make adjustments—1/2 m.o.a. per click. The left panel has a four-button control group, three of which affect the illuminated dot. Activation is by the power button, located closest to the ocular lens. Once on, press- ing the power button changes the reticle from red to green, and holding it for several seconds deactivates the unit. Buttons labeled “+” and “-” are stacked in the center of the panel and control the illumination level of the reticle, of which there are 11 settings—nine detectable by the naked eye and two designed for use with night vision. The red-dot is reported to represent 4 m.o.a., and we found that to be roughly accurate, the reticle being slightly finer, or larger, depend- ing on illumination setting and ambient light. The final button on the panel, located closest to the objective Importer: REDFIELD (Dept. AR), PO. Box 688, BEAVERTON, OR 97075; (877) 798-9686; REDFIELD.COM MAGNIFICATION AND OBJECTIVE: 1X 30 um FINISH: MATTE BLACK Eve Re ier: |NFINITE Cuick VALuE: 1/2 .0.A. (0.5"@100 vos.) RETICLE: 4-M.0.A. RED OR GREEN DOT HEIGHT: 3°/:'" LeEnGTH: 57" WEIGHT: 13.7 ozs. FEATURES: 5-MILLIWATT RED LASER SIGHT Accessories: CR123A 3-VOLT LITHIUM BATTERY, HEX WRENCH, LENS COVERS, OWNER’S MANUAL SuGcGest Retait Price: $180 lens, activates the visible red laser sight. The 5-milliwatt laser is also adjustable by two aptly marked dials—“R” and “Up”—though both require the provided hex wrench to loosen lock screws prior to adjustment. The laser component is housed below the optic and attaches to the Weaver/ Picatinny rail-compatible base. It also contains the compartment for the single CR123A 3-volt lithium battery that powers both the laser and riflescope. At the lowest set- ting, the battery can last up to 5,000 hours; however, higher illumination settings and activation of the laser sight will dramatically reduce the battery’s life. A two-hour automatic shutoff does minimize unintended power drain. Two of the pre-eminent tools for quick target acquisition and reflex shooting are the red-dot scope and the visible laser sight. The Redfield CounterStrike combines bothina durable, feature-filled optic ready for use on tactical rifles. Controls for activation of the external laser and red-dot reticle, which can be changed to green, as well as illumination intensity, are on the unit’s left side. The American Rifleman has used the phrase “Dope Bag” since at least 1921, when Col. Townsend Whelen first titled his column with it. Even then, it had been in use for years, refer- ring to a sack used by target shooters to hold ammunition and accessories on the firing line. “Sight dope” also was a traditional marksman’s term for sight-adjustment information, while judging wind speed and direction was called “doping the wind.” WARNING: Technical data and information contained herein are intended to provide informa- tion based on the limited experience of individuals under specific conditions and circumstanc- es. They do not detail the comprehensive training procedures, techniques and safety precau- tions absolutely necessary to properly carry on similar activity. Read the notice and disclaimer on the contents page. 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Lowell Ave. Cave Springs, AR 72718, is a licensee of the Dream Giveaway” brand. *$50,000 for TAXES applies to payment on behalf of winner for IRS withholding requirement, additional taxes may be owed. Chrysler Group LLC is nota Sponsor of this promotion. HENRY LEVER-ACTIONS Ts continued from p. 73 bolt-actions and a Mare’s Leg pistol that is the subject of the sidebar on p. 105. The past two decades have been a time of growth and change for the company. Lou Imperato’s son Anthony has taken over the business and recommitted it to domestic production, guaranteeing that ‘Henry rifles will be made in America, or they won’t be made at all.” To that end, two new plants have been opened in the United States since 2006; first a factory in Rice Lake, Wis., and in 2008 a large plant and headquarters complex in Bayonne, N_J., to replace the multiple buildings—spread over several blocks—that the company was occupying in New York. During this time, Henry Repeating Arms has continued to see opportunity and make the most of it. Henry’s success with rimfire lever-action rifles paved the way for larger-caliber variations. First the company conquered the pistol-calibers—.357 Mag., .44 Mag. and .45 Colt—with the Big Boy rifles (May 2004, p. 74). These guns retain the straight stock and octagonal barrel of the classic Henrys, and definitely had the cowboy action shooting market in mind. Next, the Henry .30/30 Rifle upgraded the platform for deer hunters, chambering the .30-30 Win. cartridge June 2009, p. 62). But it is the newest offering from Henry, the .45-70 Lever Action, that really captures the essence of big-bore lever guns and blends the best aspects of its classic predecessors. Chambered for the .45-70 Gov’t, similarities between Henry’s product and the Marlin Model 1895 do not end with ammunition. The Henry’s cast steel receiver features a solid top and an integral ejector. As well, the rifle’s bolt is rounded, much like the Marlin—the Winchester 1894 had a relatively blocky breech bolt—and utilizes a right-side extractor. Taking in the lines of the .45-70, and the matte-black metal and walnut furniture, the gun is nearly a dead ringer for the Marlin Guide Gun (June 1995, p. 48). A few differences set them apart however. For one, the open sights are the XS Ghost Ring and front blade. This system uses a large rear aperture and a tall front post with a bright white stripe to draw the shooter’s attention. The sights were a popular aftermarket addition to many hunters’ lever guns, so Henry made it standard. Though classic Marlins have the rear sight mounted for- ward of the receiver, the .45-70’s design—which mounts the rear sight using one of the receiver’s drilled scope base screw holes—provides a longer sight radius, but does require that the rear aperture be removed in order to mount an optic. 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Call 1-877-672-4483 to order your free copy today. 11250 WAPLES MILL ROAD @ FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA 22030 | (}7 SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG the tried-and-true method used by the Winchester and Marlin guns, but the Henry’s receiver does not incorpo- rate a loading port. Instead, the .45-70 uses a method more commonly encountered in tubular-magazine rimfires. The black magazine tube, which is secured under the barrel by a single band, is really just a shroud. Inside, a brass cylinder contains the spring and follower, and it is into that tube that ammunition—up to four cartridges—is actually loaded. The magazine tube is secured within the shroud by a pin-and-groove lock- ing system. Rotating the magazine inside the shroud moves a pin on the magazine cap into a groove cut into the shroud. Spring tension from the magazine spring— increased when the magazine is loaded—presses the pin against the shroud, ensuring it will not come loose under recoil. A cut-out in the shroud, shaped like .45- 10 Gov’t cartridge, facilitates loading of the magazine when the internal tube is withdrawn about three-quar- ters of its length—the magazine tube does not need to be fully removed for loading, as with Henry’s rimfires. Shooting the .45-70 confirmed that the gun isa blend of classic and modern designs and an excellent addition to the lever-action legacy. The 18/2" barrel and /-lb. overall weight make it easy and natural to shoulder, handle and point. Loading the magazine was simple and even quick after the first couple reloads. The best method seemed to be holding the rifle upside-down with the support hand, and using the firing hand to unfasten the magazine cap, withdraw the magazine, load new cartridges through the port, and replace and secure the magazine tube. It should be noted that I had to tighten the barrel band after the first couple strings because the magazine assembly started creeping out of the stock during recoil. Once tight, however, no further problems were experienced. Operating the lever requires only a moderate amount of force, but a fast, firm and fluid stroke enhances ejection from the right-side port and provides solid lock-up for the bolt and breechblock. Accuracy at 50 yds. with the test rifle was on par with expectations, and full results are provided on p. 104. Suffice it to say, shooting “one ragged hole” was not in the cards using the open sights, though likely possible with an optic. The rounds downrange may not have been stacking one on top of another, but they did form nice round clusters surrounding the point of aim. Also, there are a few considerations that should mitigate concerns about the rifle’s accuracy. For one, I used the standard XS sights instead of attaching a scope. 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But if ] were trying to hit the dinner plate-size vital area on a game animal in order to eat, or if I had to stop a charging grizzly, I would be confident of success with this firearm/ammunition combination. Henry’s .45-70 certainly ticks the boxes as a working man’s truck, ranch or guide gun. It offers: great shooting from the standing or kneeling positions at short to medium ranges; sights that are easy to use and still allow for situ- ational awareness; and the lever-action platform just in case a quick second shot is needed. So what is next for Henry Repeat- ing Arms? Talking to Anthony Imperato, it was clear the com- pany’s next project is one he’s excited about and one that couldn’t make more sense for his firm—the Original Henry rifle. The gun will be nearly identical to the Model 1860 Henry, in both size and shape and even incorporating a brass receiver—albeit hardened to ord- nance tolerances. The Original’s only deviation will be its chamber- ing, .44-40 Win. instead of the 1860’s .44 Rimfire cartridge. Offerings such as the .45-70 and the Original Henry give consumers the chance to connect with the rich heritage of American lever-actions, not only bringing this story full circle but also pointing the way to the future for these venerable firearms. .45-70 Gov’T VEL. @ 15' MANUFACTURER: HENRY REPEATING Arms, Co. (Dept. AR), 59 East 1st St., BAYONNE, NJ 07002; (201) 858-4400; HENRYREPEATING.COM CALIBER: .45-70 Gov’T AcTION TYPE: LEVER-ACTION, CENTER-FIRE REPEATING RIFLE RECEIVER: CAST STEEL, BLUED FINISH Barrec Lenetu: 18.43" Ririine: 1:20" RH MIAGAZINE: FOUR-ROUND CAPACITY TUBULAR Sicuts: XS Guost RING REAR AND BLADE FRONT POST; DRILLED AND TAPPED FOR MARLIN MobeEL 336/1895 scoPE BASES TRIGGER: 4-LB., 4-OZ. PULL Stock: AMERICAN WALNUT; PISTOL GRIP AND RUBBER RECOIL PAD; LENGTH OF PULL, 14%"; DROP AT COMB, 1°"; DROP AT HEEL, 17" OVERALL LENGTH: 39" WEIGHT: 7 LBS., 1 Oz. ACCESSORIES: OWNER’S MANUAL SuGcGestep Retait Price: $800 ENERGY Group Size In IncHES CARTRIDGE (F.P.s.) (FT.-LBs.) | SmaALLEst LARGEST AVERAGE BARNES 922 AVG 300-crR. TSX 17 Sp HoRNADY 2084 Ava. 250-crR. MFX 35 Sp 1EO7S 2.50 3.00 2.83 2.41 REMINGTON 1018 Ave. 405-cr. SP 70 sp 3.20 AVERAGE ExTREME SPREAD 2.81 MMIEASURED AVERAGE VELOCITY FOR 10 ROUNDS FROM A 18.43" BARREL. ACCURACY FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE, FIVE-SHOT GROUPS AT 50 YDS. FROM A CALDWELL LEAD SLED REST USING XS GHOsT RING OPEN SIGHTS. RANGE TEMPERATURE: 74° F Humipity: 56%. ABBREVIATIONS: MEX (Mono FLEX EXPANDING), SD (STANDARD DEVIATION), SP (SOFT POINT), TSX (TRIPLE-SHOCK X-BULLET). Henry s Mares Leg Lever-Action Pistol wielded by leading man Steve McQueen's character, Josh Randall, the “Mare’s Leg’ design began life as a chopped Winchester Model 92 lever-action. Though already a legendary long arm, Randall's 92 had a shortened stock and barrel, an extra- large lever loop, and was worn on the hip like a pistol. Henry Repeating Arms Is offering Its take on this Hollywood Western classic. A foreshortened version of Its lever-action rifle, the Mares Leg pistol retains the signa- ture features of its progenitor, including the saddle ring and exaggerated lever. Several chamberings are available, but | was able to spend some time on the range with the .22-cal. model. The blued metal and walnut stock gave the gun a fine, timeless look. Function was flawless with two of the test loads; however, CCI's Stinger ammunition uses a longer than average case—2 to 3 mm longer—that did cause some issues with feeding from the 10-round tubular magazine. Though accuracy was nothing to write home about—largely due to the somewhat awkward ergonomics of this lever-action carbine-esque pistol—the gun was a lot of fun to shoot. Those looking to connect with the Mare's Leg's Hollywood Western heritage should check out the belt holster—replete with cartridge pouches and thigh strap—also available from Henry. - irst appearing in the 1958 to 1961 television series “Wanted: Dead Or Alive,” and —Joe KURTENBACH MIANUFACTURER: HENRY REPEATING Arms, Co. (Dept. AR), 59 East 1st St., BAYONNE, NJ 07002; (201) 858-4400; HENRYREPEATING.COM CALIBER: .22 LONG RIFLE AcTION TYPE: LEVER-ACTION RIMFIRE PISTOL RECEIVER: CAST ALLOY, BLUED FINISH Barrec Lenetu: 12.88" Rircine: 1:16" RH MIAGAZINE: 10-ROUND-CAPACITY TUBULAR SIGHTS: ADJUSTABLE REAR APERTURE AND HOODED FRONT POST TRIGGER: 3-1B., 14-0Z. PULL Stock: AMERICAN WALNUT OVERALL LENGTH: 25" Weicur: 4 .ss., 7 ozs. AACCESSORIES: OWNER’S MANUAL SuGGEsTeD Retail. Price: $415 .22 Lone RiFle VeL. @ 15'| ENERGY Group Size In INCHES CARTRIDGE (F.P.S.) (FT.-LBs.) | SmaALLEstT LARGEST AVERAGE WWINCHSTER 1259 Ava. : ; oe35 40-cr. PRN 20 Sp ELey 1032 Ava. : e 2.63 40-cr. 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His gallant action kept the attacking British at bay, while he bellowed out the nationalist song, ‘God Save Ireland.” The most incredible tale of the broomhandle’s effectiveness in the hands of an experienced marksman is that of Lt. Michael “Mick” Malone during the battle of Mount Street Bridge. Using a Mauser borrowed from his commanding officer, DeValera, he and James Grace accounted for scores of British “Sherwood Foresters” who were passing their strong- hold at 25 Northumberland Road, heading for the center of the city. While Grace had his Long Lee Enfield rifle, as noted earlier, and a magazine-fed semi-automatic pistol, Malone only paused using his Mauser pistol when the barrel heated up, and then took up his “Howth” gun. In one instance, Malone, reputed to be one of the best shots in the Dublin Brigade, knocked over 10 British soldiers in 10 shots with his pistol. In all, the 17 Irish Volunteers engaged in the extended battle at the bridge killed or wounded some 240 British soldiers. Pistols and revolvers of all types, makes and calibers are mentioned in existing accounts of the battle, and many more simply refer to “revolvers” and “pistols,” regrettably interchangeably in many instances. It is safe to say that Webleys, Colts, Smith & Wessons, and Belgian, Spanish, and other revolv- ers were used, as well as Colt, Mauser, Browning, Webley & Scott, and souve- nir Luger semi-automatics, in addition to the ‘‘Peter the Painter’ Mausers. Many of these same types of handguns would later see action in the War of Independence (also known as the ‘Black and Tan” war) a few years later. The wide variety of arms in the Easter Rising was a result of a dis- armed populace trying to end foreign domination by using whatever firearms it could find. This same motley array of armament would plague the men and women who would fight another war, just three years later, in their successful attempt to make “Ireland, once a province, be a nation once again.” fy The author thanks Lar Joye of the National Museum of Ireland, Niall Bergin of the Kilmainham Gaol Museum, Padraig Og O Ruairc, Maj. Richard Keogh, U.S. Army (Ret.), and Robert M. McDonough for their assistance in the preparation of this article. Two volunteers pose for a rare photograph in Dublin's | General Post Office. Volunteer. Sgt. Tom McGrath (r.) hasa ~*~ C96 “broomhandle” Mauser pistol carbine hanging from his belt, along with the Pattern 1888 bayonet for his Long Lee Enfield, while the other volunteer, Jack Doyle, has a “Howth” Mauser and a French. Model 1874 Gras rifle bayonet. 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The big K2 proved to be one of the most pleasant-shooting .45s in recent memory—especially considering that it is a double- stack. Unlike most such guns, even those of average or smaller build will find that smoothly contoured recesses at the top of the K2’s frontstrap and backstrap give it an unusually comfortable feel in the hand. According to EAA, the frame is machined from a steel forging. Tooling marks on both it and the slide are, as in most areas of the gun, are nearly indiscernable. The K2 is designed around an Italian-produced Mec-Gar 14-round Para USA-pattern magazine that features a matte-black finish, black polymer baseplate and follower and witness holes designated “5,” “10” and “14” for keeping track of remaining rounds. The gun itself is also finished in an evenly applied matte-black finish that contrasts sharply with its highly polished bar- rel and guide rod. A fully adjustable SHOOTING RESULTS SARSA SP TOTAL OF FIVE PATTERNS @ 4O vos. 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But all agreed that the guns mechanical and ergonomic char- acteristics were sound. Back in the United States, sample guns proved reliable and pleasant-shooting throughout a number of trips afield. Indoor testing at the NRA headquar- ters range with several different fac- tory loads, including one buckshot load, confirmed the gun’s reliability. The SARSA is reminiscent of the Remington Model 1100 design, employing a one-piece steel action bar consisting of parallel arms |. , connecting front and rear sections WW.W.WTI 2 h t | eee I) machined to mate to an action bar ] sleeve at the front and to the bolt body at the rear. It differs, however, in that its action spring surrounds Dd OW Nn [ Oa ad [ t Sac a the magazine tube, requiring noth- Pi F ~ t =) vee ing more than a throughbolt in the To a ay : 7 buttstock. A reversible gas piston ere ! 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AT YOURLOGAL GUN STORE! . = Toh a | di = , - “ = : | {|* 2 ote J = —- WWW.GRIPPOD.COM | OO O:07 103144 SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICAN RIFLEMAN 1 1 1 Us sTH eee INSIDE NRA | LA re DO (T: Latest legislative news from inside the NRA Institute for Legislative Action Anti-Gun Researchers Saddling Up to Ride Again n June 5, a panel of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)— Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, one of the most the medical counterpart of the National Academy of prolific anti-gun researchers in the public health field over the Sciences and National Research Council—released a last decade, lamented to the New York Times, “given that we are report on “Priorities for Research to Reduce the Threat of Fire- in very lean budget times, the CDC will be faced with difficult arm-Related Violence.’ The report was in response to President decisions about setting priorities.” Gun owners might well sug- Obama's January announcement that the Centers for Disease gest that New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg—a major Control and Prevention (CDC) would again immerse itself in funder of Webster's institution—is perfectly capable of funding gun control research, and his request that Congress fund the whatever research gun control supporters desire, with no need research to the tune of $10 million. to involve taxpayers’ dollars. As we previously reported, the IOM held a forum on the issue in April. At the meeting, anti-gun public health research- a AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster ers who spent millions conducting junk science gun control _ advocacy research in the 1990s, until Congress prohibited the use of federal funds for that purpose, assembled to consider a new “gun violence” research agenda “to improve knowledge of the causes of gun violence, the interventions that prevent gun violence, and strategies to minimize the public health burden of gun violence.’ It is quite an agenda, consisting of a whopping 14 “priorities” and more than 50 subordinate topics. They include suggestions to collect data about gun ownership, acquisition and use; issues related to prohibiting private firearm sales; issues related to mandatory storage requirements; and the potential for mandat- ing that guns possess “smart gun” technology—though, to its credit, the agenda recognizes that many gun owners would disable “smart” technology in the interest of improving their fire- Vice President Joe Biden, third from right, speaks at a meeting in Se es Washington, D.C. Biden is leading a gun control task force. Also present arms reliability. (Also to the panel's credit, the report recognizes (from left) Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett, Attorney that defensive gun uses are common and worthy of further General Eric Holder, President of the National Ass'n of Police Organiza- study, as urged by an NRA representative at the meeting.) tions Thomas Nee, President of the Police Executive Research Forum How $10 million would cover the vast amount of research and Major Cities Chiefs Ass’n and Philadelphia Police Commissioner proposed remains to be seen. Daniel Webster of the Johns Charles Ramsey, and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. IN MEMORY NRA-ILA CONTRIBUTIONS (may 25, - June 25, 2013) Blanche Galloway, Lincoln Park, MI (from William Galloway);Yvonne Birlew, El Reno, OK (from Robert Birlew); Regena Frost, Vinita, OK (from Jack Frost); Vernon C. Tays, Woodbury, GA (from Donna Tays); James Maness, Norwich, KS (from Bertha Maness); J. Jay Ferrin, Farmington, UT (from Jeanne Ferrin); Don Moore, Smithville, MO (from Vicky Moore); Glenn Tanner, Pasadena, TX (from Marjorie Tanner); R. Reel, Pikeville, TN (from Phyllis Reel); Art Bosshard, Whittier, CA (from Jeanette Bosshard); Gene Vanover, Princeton, KY (from Iva Bennett and Bill & Barbara Morse); George Alves (from Warren & Vickie Alves); M.J. Mutt, Plummer Crane, TX, Mac Crosswhite, Marshall, OK, Robert Austin, South Haven, KS, Herbert Austin, South Haven, KS, Frank Vrska, Hobbs, NM; Max Miller, Dover, OK, Harold Crosswhite, Dover, OK, Bob McCully, Hennessey, OK, Ben McCully, Hennessey, OK, Ted Will, Hennessey, OK and Joe Nelson, Hennessey, OK (from Don Miller); James “Jimmy Lee” Henry, Denridder, LA (from Sidney Amyx); General Earle “Norman” Flayderman, Fort Lauderdale, FL (from Guy Lazzeri, Gene & Marjorie Nace, and Virginia Rudolph); William Snider, Yankee Hill, CA (from Tom & Sydney Hargrave); James L Freasier, (from Otis Grupe); Harvey Jones, Camden, AR; (from Mr. & Mrs. John Sanders); Robert Hayes, Winton, MN (from Mark Reese); Robert Sztendor, Pine Island, NY (from Deborah Sztendor, Joseph & Marlene Lysack, Brian & Kathlee DeRose, Vincent & Judith Romanczyk, and Matthew & Katherine Murtaugh); Luther Gore, Charlottesville, VA (from Rivanna Rifle & Pistol Club); John Raslavsky (from Bridgeport Rifle Club, Inc.); Joseph Anthony Belknap (from Monroe-Chester Sportsmen Club). ILA CONTRIBUTIONS (The following contributed $1,000 or more to the NRA Institute for Legislative Action during May 25,-June 25, 2013.) William Stroecker, Fairbanks, AK; Conrad Stumpf, Latrobe, PA; Raymond Shank, Oakwood, TX; David Sipos, Youngsville, LA; Anthony Werderitsch, Saline, MI; John Evans, Indianola, WA; Steven Miller, Wasilla, AK; William Steele, San Marino, CA; Robert Mantel, Brookfield, WI; Kenneth Hartmann, Burbank, CA; Vince Guzinski, Mount Dora, FL; Robert Anderson, Monroe, VA; Troy Nadeau, Wrightwood, CA; Charles Tweed, Charleston, SC; Eric Aguero, Goose Creek, SC; Karen Lien, Perkasie, PA; Patrick McGulpin, Ontario, CA; Richard Martin, Twin Falls, ID; Thomas Lindsay, Loudonville, NY; John Chionchio, Hatboro, PA; James Martin, Chambersburg, PA; John Wood, Salem, OR; Bobby Cox, Fort Worth, TX; Diane Wilson, Ninichik, AK; William Tuttle, Ketchikan, AK; Elmer Schoenhals, Perryton, TX; Rebecca Elias, Apopka, FL; Pat Rutherford, Pearsall, TX; Thomas Taylor, San Diego, CA; George Stokes, Lafayette, LA; Connor Steuer Trust, Whitmore Lake, MI; Davidson’s, Prescott, AZ; Alma Rod & Gun Club, Alma, WI; Cape Radiology Croup, Cape Girardeau, MO; Scheels, Fargo, ND; Brownells, Inc., Montezuma, IA; Sturm Ruger & Company, Inc., Southport, CT; Bravo Company, USA, Inc., Hartland, WI; Abate of Washington, Hanford Works, WA; Firingline, Westland, Ml; The M.G.C., Memphis, TN; Remington Arms/Freedom Group, Madison, NC. | | ? SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG Bill Introduced to Get State Department Out of Gun Imports s longtime readers—and especially gun collectors— know, the State Department has often stood in the way of importing historic military firearms from overseas. The issue was highlighted early in the Obama administration, when the department first approved, and then denied, the importation and sale of collectible, American-made M1 Garand rifles and M1 carbines originally furnished to South Korea by the United States government. While the current State Department has cited concerns that the M1s will end up being used to commit crimes, these rifles are legal to make and purchase in the United States. The federal government even authorizes the sale of M1 Garand rifles and M1 carbines to collectors and marksmanship competitors through the Civilian Marksmanship Program. The import restriction is the result of a complex set of federal laws. In 1984, Congress enacted legislation that allows the importation of military surplus “curio or relic” firearms. The provision was later found to only cover firearms of foreign origin because another law, the Arms Export Control Act, prohibits the importation of arms that were originally manufactured in the United States and furnished to a foreign government. In 1988, Congress amended the Arms Export Control Act to specifically allow for the importation of U.S.- origin “curio or relic firearms,’ but various administrations have used other requirements under that law to continue to block those imports. On June 4, U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced H.R. 2247— the “Collectible Firearms Protection Act.’ H.R. 2247 would allow the importation of U.S.-origin “curio or relic” firearms into the United States without State Department permission. As with any other firearm, importers would still have to obtain an import license from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The transactions would also be subject to dealer recordkeeping and background check requirements before retail sale. In a press release announcing her bill, Rep. Lummis said, “It’s disappointing that legislation is even necessary to allow USS. citizens to access perfectly legal and regulated firearms, in this case storied, U.S.-made rifles that are pieces of U.S. military history. This is a political stunt on the part of the State Department, pure and simple, while denying the exercise of Second Amendment rights by law-abiding citizens, firearm collectors, and competitive marksmen.’ 365 days a year we fight to defend your freedom. The NRA Institute for Legislative Action is the official lobbying arm of the NRA and we're committed to fighting for your Second Amendment rights in Congress, state legislatures, and courtrooms across America. We never rest in our mission to guard your freedom, but our strength comes from you. Please help NRA-ILA today by going to www.NRAILA.org/donate Henri Sagolow Photography Tate Stevens is ate Stevens captivated 7 the hearts of America | with his stunning vocal range and down home charm when he competed on the second season of FOX Television's “The X-Factor.’ After being declared the winner in December 2012, Stevens fulfilled another dream by signing with Syco Music/RCA Nashville and recording his self-titled debut album, released in April 2013. The album features his first single, the soaring “Power of a Love Song,’ which he performed on“Good Morning America,’ as well as “Holler If You're With Me,’ which Stevens performed in a Pepsi-sponsored video during the 2013 GRAMMY Awards. Stevens is currently on tour performing at venues and fairs across the country this spring and summer. NRA Country recently caught up with Tate about his new CD and his love of the outdoors. NRAC: What's your favorite hunting season? Tate: | love deer; deer hunting is a time that | get out in the woods to be with nature. There's nothing better than getting in a tree or in a blind in the complete dark. You really get to watch the world wake up. That is about the most calming peace I've found. NRAC: How have you shared your love of the outdoors with your family? Tate: My son has been going hunting with me since he was four. Nature really brings people together. We're really busy. He plays competitive baseball and football, so his schedule is busy. It’s a time when we get together and share quality time, just the two of us. It’s so much fun and he loves it. He’s a great hunter; he’s actually better than | am at it now. NRAC: What's your favorite lake to fish? Tate: We have a lot of great lakes in Missouri. The Ozark lakes and Truman Lake are some of my favorites. ILA Grassroots: (800) 392-8683 - NRA-ILA: (703) 267-1170 +» NRA-ILA website: www.nraila.org seams ease Po Us sTH Meee INSIDE NRA Friends of NRA& hether you're a hunter, competitive shooter or just a proud gun owner, Friends of NRA has something for everyone. The format is simple— food, fun, family and fundraising! At every Friends of NRA banquet you'll have the opportunity to participate in games, raffles, live and silent auctions, and more. You'll also find many unique items including limited edition firearms, wildlife art, jewelry and outdoor gear. To learn more about events in your area, visit www.friendsofnra.org, contact your local field representative or call (800) 672-3888, ext. 1342. Central Region Director—Chad Franklin (217) 536-6978; cfranklin@nrahg.org Midwest Region Director—Tom Ulik (507) 993-1824; tulik@nrahg.org IA, NE—Tim Bacon (515) 576-1285; tbacon@nrahq.org Northern IL—Mike Huber (815) 652-0033; mhuber@nrahq.org Southern IL—Donald Higgs (217) 496-6490; dhiggs@nrahq.org IN—Craig Haggard (317) 496-5381; chaggard@nrahgq.org MI—Allan Herman (989) 686-3013; aherman@nrahg.org MN—Scott Lembke (218) 844-2000; slembke@nrahq.org ND, SD—Clay Pederson (701) 522-9622; coederson@nrahq.org Northern OH—Marc Peugeot (419) 832-3171; mpeugeot@nrahq.org Southern OH—Dave Meszaros (740) 868-8044; dmeszaros@nrahq.org WI—Scott Taetsch (715) 873-3360; staetsch@nrahg.org TRAINING Women’s Events RA Women on Target offers safe, fun- filled instructional shooting clinics. For more information please contact the clinic director listed or go to the NRA ISC website www.nrahq.org/women/isc/clinics.asp. SEPT. 7—OCONOMOWOC, WI Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery) Cindy Fortmann (262) 567-1055 SEPT. 7—LAINGSBURG, MI Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun) Janet Lindgren (517) 482-0593 SEPT. 15—NILES, MI Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle) Patricia Legatt (269) 240-1388 Member information & benefits nra headquarters: (703) 267-1000 MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT INFORMATION: (877) 672-2000 MEMBER SERVICE (800) 672-3888 NRAstore.com (888) 607-6007 MEMBER PROGRAMS Hertz Car Rental CDP# 166609 (800) 654-2200 AVIS Car Rental AWD# A832100 (800) 225-7094 RA Endorsed Insurance Programs — (877) 672-3006 RA Endorsed Prescription Plan (888) 436-3700 (888) 331-6767 (866) NRA-VISA (800) 593-2526 RA Endorsed Check Program RA VISA Card NRA Real Estate/Relocation Services NRA Endorsed Moving Program North American Van Lines (800) 524-5533 Allied Van Lines (800) 871-8864 INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION Grassroots/Legislative Hotline (800) 392-8683 OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT (877) NRA-GIVE THE NRA FOUNDATION (800) 423-6894 The “NRA Regional Report,’ a service for NRA members, appears in every issue of American Rifleman, American Hunter and INTERNET ADDRESS: www.nra.org PLANNED GIVING (800) 672-4521 EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE PROGRAM (800) 231-0752 FRIENDS OF NRA (703) 267-1342 WOMEN ON TARGET (800) 861-1166 REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM (800) 861-1166 INSTRUCTOR/COACH (703) 267-1500 COMPETITIVE SHOOTING (703) 267-1450 FIELD OPERATIONS/RANGES (877) 672-7264 GUN COLLECTOR PROGRAMS (703) 267-1604 NRA AFFILIATED CLUBS (800) NRA-CLUB HUNTER SERVICES (703) 267-1500 LAW ENFORCEMENT (703) 267-1640 NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM (703) 267-1600 EDUCATION & TRAINING (703) 267-1500 MEDIA RELATIONS (703) 267-1595 YOUTH PROGRAMS (703) 267-1505 PROGRAM MATERIALS CENTER (800) 336-7402 America’s 1st Freedom. The Regional Report 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. | | 4 SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG regional report + north centra For hotel accommodations at the NRA Annual Meetings, visit www.nraam.org SEPT. 18—HUDSON, WI Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle) Tom Irwin (715) 222-9822 SEPT. 19—BAY CITY, MI Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle) Tom Monto (989) 894-6691 SEPT. 21—WAVERLY, IA Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle) Doyle Wegner (563) 920-1219 SEPT. 28—NEENAH, WI Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Lori Edwards (920) 460-1592 SEPT. 28—WINGETT RUN, OH Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun) Melissa Saltzwedel (740) 473-9110 Crime Prevention RA‘s Refuse To Be A Victim program provides men and women with common-sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies. The most up-to-date schedule is available on the Internet at www.nrahq.org/rtbav, by e-mail at refuse@nrahq.org or by phone at (800) 861-1166. SEPT. 16—COLUMBUS, OH (Seminar) Aaron Mahan (614) 556-4446 elise alevelks PISTOL LANCASTER, OH HOUGHTON LAKE, MI INDIANAPOLIS, IN SMALLBORE RIFLE BONFIELD, IL MARKLEVILLE, IN HIGH POWER RIFLE BISMARCK, ND LODI, WI CORNELL, IL BORDEN, IN CADILLAC, MI VAN METER, IA RED WING, MN SILHOUETTE TRAIL CITY, SD DANVILLE, IN EFFINGHAM, IL SEPT. 14 SEP al SEP eZ l=22 SEPT. 14-15 See SEP 7-0 SEP I. 7-6 SEP TES SEPT. 14 SEPT. 14 SEPT. 14-15 SERT2 1322 SEPT, IS See 28 SEP 28529 For more information, contact Tonia Forte at (703) 267-1466 or tforte@nrahq.org. For a complete listing, see www.shootingsportsusa.com. LAW ENFORCEMENT Police Competition RA Police Pistol Combat competition is intended to be used as an extension of an officer's training. See PPC Rulebook (Rule 2.4) for eligibility requirements. SEPT. 3—LINCOLN, NE (Approved) SEPT. 7—MARSHALLTOWN, IA (Approved) SEPT. 6-7 SLINGER, WI Kettle Moraine Bowl, Wisconsin Gun Collectors (920) 447-2224 SEPT. 6-8 EVANSVILLE, IN Indiana National Guard Armory, Tri-State Gun & Knife Shows (812) 521-9367 SEPT. 6-8 FORT WAYNE, IN Former K's Merchandise Building, Gun Slinger Promotions (260) 624-5996 SEPT. 7 MONROE, OH Treasure Aisles Event Center, Patriot Gun & Knife Show (513) 638-8688 SEPT. 7-8 CROWN POINT, IN Lake County Fair, Central Indiana Gun Shows (765) 855-3836 SEPT. 7-8 FLINT, MI Perani Arena, Sport Show Promotions (517) 676-4160 SEPT. 7-8 DAYTON, OH Hara Arena, Bill Goodman's Gun & Knife Shows (502) 538-3900 SEPT. 7-8 LAKE ORION, MI Canterbury Expo, Old Time Gun Shows (313) 295-6901 SEPT. 7-8 NOVI, MI Suburban Collection Showplace, Michigan Antique Arms Collectors (248) 348-5600 SEPT. 13-14 LA CROSSE, WI All Star Lanes Banquet Hall, Gun Buyer Gun Shows (608) 548-4867 SEPT. 13-14 IRON MOUNTAIN, MI United Sportsmen's Club, United Sportsmen's Club (906) 774-3700 SEPT. 13-15 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA Hawkeye Downs, Trade Show Productions (888) 552-1486 SEPT. 13-15 FRANKLIN, WI Milwaukee County Sports Complex, Bob and Rocco Gun Shows (608) 752-6677 SEPT. 14 MONROE, OH Treasure Aisles Event Center, Patriot Gun & Knife Show (513) 638-8688 SEPT. 14-15 ALLIANCE, NE American Legion & The Eagles Club, Alliance Rifle Club (308) 762-4318 SEPT. 14-15 ROCHESTER, IN Fulton County Fairgrounds, Northern Indiana Gun Collectors Ass'n (574) 936-4431 SEPT. 14-15 SHARONVILLE, OH Sharonville Convention Center, Bill Goodman's Gun & Knife Shows (502) 538-3900 SEPT. 8—MARSHALLTOWN, IA (Approved) Contact Tiffany King (703) 267-1621 or tking@nrahg.org Training ublic and private officers interested in becoming firearm instructors should attend one of NRA's Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Development Schools, designed to enhance the instructors’ firearm knowledge and handling skills, elUlasatey ic: SEPT. 14-15 SALEM, IN Indiana National Guard Armory, Tri-State Gun & Knife Shows (812) 521-9367 SEPT. 14-15 STURGIS, MI Doyle Community Center, Sport Show Promotions (517) 676-4160 SEPT. 14-15 KOKOMO, IN Johanning Civic Center, Central Indiana Gun Shows (765) 855-3836 SEPT. 14-15 MUNCIE, IN Delaware County Fairgrounds, Gun Collector's Ass'n of Indiana (765) 675-8456 SEPT. 14-15 MAUMEE, OH Lucas County Recreation Center, Maumee Gun Collectors Ass'n (419) 893-1110 SEPT. 15 FORT WAYNE, IN Allen County Fairgrounds, Midwest Gun Traders, Inc. (260) 749-6509 SEPT. 20-21 SPARTA, WI Banquet Center, Gun Buyer Gun Shows (608) 548-4867 SEPT. 20-21 EAU CLAIRE, WI Best Western Trail Lodge Convention Center, Bearing Arms Gun Show (715) 308-8772 SEPT. 20-22 TAYLOR, MI Gibraltar Town Trade Center, Gun and Knife Show (734) 287-2000 SEPT. 20-22 WAUKESHA, WI Waukesha Expo Forum, Bob and Rocco Gun Shows (608) 752-6677 SEPT. 21 MONROE, OH Treasure Aisles Event Center, Patriot Gun & Knife Show (513) 638-8688 SEPT. 21-22 NORWALK, OH Huron County Fairgrounds, Bill-Mar Promotions (440) 986-5004 SEPT. 21-22 BIRCH RUN, MI Birch Run Expo Center, Sport Show Promotions (517) 676-4160 SEPT. 21-22 ALEXANDRIA, IN Madison County Fairgrounds, Central Indiana Gun Shows (765) 855-3836 SEPT. 21-22 WILMINGTON, OH Roberts Center, Ohio Gun Collectors Ass'n (members only) (330) 467-5733 SEPT. 21-22 GAYLORD, MI Ostego County Sportsplex, J8J Sport Shows (800) 968-5016 SEPT. 21-22 CLOQUET, MN National Guard Armory, AC Expos (218) 290-0274* as well as prepare them to develop effective training programs, instruct in a professional manner, and conduct practical training exercises. 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SEPT. 9-13—OWATONNA, MN (Handgun/Shotgun) SEPT. 23-27—CANTON, MI (Handgun/Shotgun) Contact Rudis Amaya (703) 267-1636 or ramaya@nrahg.org SEPT. 27-28 RICE LAKE, WI Barron County Fairgrounds, Bearing Arms Gun Show (715) 308-8772 SEPT. 27-29 DES MOINES, IA lowa State Fairgrounds, Trade Show Productions (888) 552-1486 SEPT. 27-29 BARABOO, WI Sauk Fairgrounds, Kraus Promotions (563) 608-4401 SEPT. 28 SIDNEY, OH Sidney Shelby County Fairgrounds, River Valley Hunters (937) 418-2179 SEPT. 28 ANN ARBOR, MI WFC Fairgrounds & Event Center, Dick Lloyd (248) 840-7070 SEPT. 28 MONROE, OH Treasure Aisles Event Center, Patriot Gun & Knife Show (513) 638-8688 SEPT. 28 REEDSBURG, WI Brewster's Lanes, Gun Buyer Gun Shows (608) 548-4867 SEPT. 28-29 BISMARCK, ND Bismarck Civic Center, Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Ass'n (701) 484-5010 SEPT. 28-29 INDIANAPOLIS, IN Indiana National Guard Armory, Tri-State Gun & Knife Shows (812) 521-9367 SEPT. 28-29 CAMBRIDGE, OH Pritchard-Laughlin Civic Center, Heritage Gun Shows (330) 806-1110 SEPT. 28-29 NOVI, MI Suburban Collection Showplace, Sport Show Promotions (517) 676-4160 SEPT. 28-29 VALPARAISO, IN Porter County Expo Center, Dunes Rifle & Pistol Club (219) 942-4514* SEPT. 28-29 LAFAYETTE, IN Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, Central Indiana Gun Shows (765) 855-3836 SEPT. 28-29 SAINT CHARLES, IL DuPage Expo, Collectors Arms Dealers Ass'n (951) 970-9669 SEPT. 28-29 GRAND RAPIDS, MN National Guard Armory, AC Expos (218) 290-0274* SEPT. 28-29 WINNEBAGO, IL County Fairgrounds, Northern Illinois Rifle and Pistol Club (815) 964-6134 SEPT. 28-29 HUTCHINSON, MN McLeod County Fairgrounds, Elks Annual Gun Show (320) 587-8989 Dates and locations subject to change—contact the show before travelling. Discounted NRA membership sold through NRA recruiters. *Some shows may offer free admission for new membership and renewals. To become an NRA Recruiter call (703) 267-3772. SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICAN RIFLEMAN | | h OFFICIAL JOURNAL INSIDE NRA hether you're a hunter, competitive shooter or just a proud gun owner, Friends of NRA has something for everyone. The format is simple— food, fun, family and fundraising! At every Friends of NRA banquet you'll have the opportunity to participate in games, raffles, live and silent auctions, and more. You'll also find many unique items including limited edition firearms, wildlife art, jewelry and outdoor gear. FRIENDS OF NRA GUN UF Int YEAR To learn more about events in your area, visit www.friendsofnra.org, contact your local field representative or call (800) 672-3888, ext. 1342. Eastern Region Director—Bryan Hoover (740) 297-4255; bhoover@nrahq.org ME, VT, NH—Brian Smith (207) 255-1000; bsmith@nrahq.org Eastern PA, DE—Kory Enck (717) 689-3200; kenck@nrahq.org Western PA—Tom Baldrige (724) 861-0447; tbaldrige@nrahqg.org WEATHERBY VANGUARD SERIES 2 EUROSPORT .270WIN Member information & benefits nra headquarters: (703) 267-1000 MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT INFORMATION: (877) 672-2000 MEMBER SERVICE NRAstore.com MEMBER PROGRAMS Hertz Car Rental CDP# 166609 AVIS Car Rental AWD# A832100 RA Endorsed Insurance Programs RA Endorsed Prescription Plan RA Endorsed Check Program RA VISA Card North American Van Lines Allied Van Lines NRA Real Estate/Relocation Services NRA Endorsed Moving Program (800) 672-3888 (888) 607-6007 (800) 654-2200 (800) 225-7094 (877) 672-3006 (888) 436-3700 (888) 331-6767 (866) NRA-VISA (800) 593-2526 (800) 524-5533 (800) 871-8864 INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION Grassroots/Legislative Hotline OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT THE NRA FOUNDATION The “NRA Regional Report,’ a service for NRA members, appears in every issue of American Rifleman, American Hunter and (800) 392-8683 (877) NRA-GIVE (800) 423-6894 INTERNET ADDRESS: www.nra.org PLANNED GIVING (800) 672-4521 EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE PROGRAM (800) 231-0752 FRIENDS OF NRA (703) 267-1342 WOMEN ON TARGET (800) 861-1166 REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM (800) 861-1166 INSTRUCTOR/COACH (703) 267-1500 COMPETITIVE SHOOTING (703) 267-1450 FIELD OPERATIONS/RANGES (877) 672-7264 GUN COLLECTOR PROGRAMS (703) 267-1604 NRA AFFILIATED CLUBS (800) NRA-CLUB HUNTER SERVICES 703) 267-1500 LAW ENFORCEMENT 703) 267-1640 MEDIA RELATIONS 703) 267-1595 YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM MATERIALS CENTER ( (703) NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM (703) 267-1600 EDUCATION & TRAINING (703) 267-1500 (703) (703) 703) 267-1505 (800) 336-7402 America’s 1st Freedom. The Regional Report 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. | | 4 SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG regional report + northeast For hotel accommodations at the NRA Annual Meetings, visit www.nraam.org Lower NY, MA, RI, CT—Louis Fico (914) 337-0196; Ifico@nrahq.org NY—Jay Rusnock (845) 298-7233; jrusnock@nrahq.org NJ—Bryan Hoover (740) 297-4255; bhoover@nrahq.org LAW ENFORCEMENT Training ublic and private officers interested in becoming firearm instructors should attend one of NRA’s Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Development Schools, designed to enhance the instructors’ firearm knowledge and handling skills, as well as prepare them to develop effective training programs, instruct in a professional manner, and conduct practical training exercises. Restricted to law enforcement officers only. SEPT. 9-13—MINERAL POINT, PA (Patrol Rifle) SEPT. 9-13—BETHLEHEM, PA (Handgun/Shotgun) elise aleve PISTOL MUHLENBURG, PA CUMBERLAND, RI VERNON, CT BEDFORD, MA SCARBOROUGH, ME COLONIE, NY Saal SEEPS SEPT. 14-15 Seeks SEPT, 28 SER? HIGH POWER RIFLE BRIDGEVILLE, DE MERRIMACK, NH NEW FREEDOM, PA WEST BOLTON, VT JACKSON, NJ COLONIE, NY Seek 7 SEPT. 14 SEPT. 14 SEP ee SEP iZ2 SEPT. 28 BLACK POWDER TARGET RIFLE ALLEMANS, PA SEPT. 14 SILHOUETTE JACKSON, NJ MOUNT VERNON, NH DUNBARTON, NH CORAOPOLIS, PA STATEN ISLAND, NY PINTSBURGEH RA SEP? Seri Sarinis SERTL.21 Seri, | SER 2e For more information, contact Tonia Forte at (703) 267-1466 or tforte@nrahq.org. For a complete listing, see www.shootingsportsusa.com. SEPT. 16-20—SMITHTON, PA (Tactical Shooting) SEPT. 16-20—BETHLEHEM, PA (Precision Rifle) SEPT. 23-27—BETHLEHEM, PA (Tactical Shotgun) SEPT. 23-27—CUYLER, NY (Handgun/Shotgun) SEPT. 30-OCT. 4—MANCHESTER, NJ (Patrol Rifle) SEPT. 30-OCT. 4—BETHLEHEM, PA (Tactical Shooting) Contact Mary Shine (703) 267-1628 or mshine@nrahq.org Police Competition RA Police Pistol Combat competition is intended to be used as an extension of an officer's training. See PPC Rulebook (Rule 2.4) for eligibility requirements. SEPT. 6-7—CHESTER, NY (Approved) SEPT. 7—LEBANON, PA (Approved) SEPT. 14—SCITUATE, RI (Approved) SEPT. 20-21—MONROE, NY (Approved) Contact Tiffany King (703) 267-1621 or tking@nrahq.org TRAINING Crime Prevention RA‘s Refuse To Be A Victim program provides men and women with common-sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies. The most up-to- date schedule is available on the Internet at www.nrahq.org/rtbav, by e-mail at refuse@ nrahq.org or by phone at (800) 861-1166. SEPT. 6—AUGUSTA, NJ (Seminar) Maria Alampi (973) 948-5069 SEPT. 7—ASHAWAY, RI (Seminar) Lyd Neugent (401) 377-8184 SEPT. J9—AUGUSTA, NJ (Instructor Development Workshop) Maria Alampi (973) 948-5069 SEPT. 25—BRISTOL, CT (Seminar) Michael Ptaszynski (860) 582-4388 SEPT. 26—WILLIAMSPORT, PA (Seminar) Victoria Szeliga (719) 646-5417 SEPT. 27—WILLIAMSPORT, PA (Instructor Development Workshop) Victoria Szeliga (719) 646-5417 Women’s Events RA Women on Target offers safe, fun- filled instructional shooting clinics. For more information please contact the clinic director listed or go to the NRA ISC website www.nrahq.org/women/isc/clinics.asp. SEPT. 8—STERLING, PA Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Sandy Kashpureff (570) 630-0660 SEPT. 8—KEENE, NH Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun) Laurel Csenge (603) 313-9952 SEPT. 14—NORTH BERWICK, ME Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun) Stephen Rand (207) 646-3472 SEPT. 14—HAZLET, NJ Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Shotgun) Walter Backmann (732) 865-6950 SEPT. 14—LOCKPORT, NY Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Archery) Sue Bryant (908) 295-2553 SEPT. 21—DELRAN, NJ Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun) Maureen Lewinski (609) 268-1418 SEPT. 21—MAYNARD, MA Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun) Claudia Stewart (978) 760-1847 SEPT. 21—HILLSBORO, NH Instructional Shooting Clinic (Rifle) Robert Thomas (603) 464-5138 SEPT. 21—MANHEIM, PA Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Anita Barr (717) 314-6977 SEPT. 28—NEW CASTLE, DE Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Mark Garfinkel (302) 528-5940 elvlasate ic: SEPT. 6-8 CARLISLE, PA Carlisle Expo Center, Eagle Arms Productions (610) 393-3047 SEPT. 7-8 PITTSBURGH, PA Expo Center, Pennsylvania Gun Collectors Ass'n (412) 486-1129 SEPT. 7-8 RUTLAND, VT Franklin Conference Room at the Howe, Green Mountain Gun Show Trail (802) 875-4540 SEPT. 7-8 MIDDLETOWN, NY Orange County Fairgrounds, Newmart Promotions (914) 248-1000 SEPT. 7-8 WARMINSTER, PA SMG Sportsplex, Valley Forge Gun Shows (610) 975-0877 SEPT. 7-8 SELLERSVILLE, PA* Forrest Lodge VFW, Commonwealth Target Company (570) 640-0144 SEPT. 7-8 ALLENTOWN, PA Rodeway Inn, Eagle Arms Productions (610) 393-3047 SEPT. 7-8 HAMBURG, NY Erie County Fairgrounds, Niagara Frontier Gun Shows (716) 542-9929 SEPT. 14 ALTOONA, PA Blair County Game, Rigglesgap Sportsmen Club (814) 942-8522 SEPT. 14-15 SYRACUSE, NY State Fairgrounds, New York State Arms Collectors Ass'n (607) 748-1010 SEPT. 14-15 READING, PA Reading Expo Center, Eagle Arms Productions (610) 393-3047 SEPT. 14-15 MATAMORAS, PA Best Western- Hunt's Landing, Mid-Atlantic Arms Collectors (570) 679-2250 SEPT. 14-15 EAST FREEDOM, PA East Freedom Fire Company, Commonwealth Target Company (570) 640-0144* SEPT. 21-22 WASHINGTON, PA Washington County Fairgrounds, ARH Sport Shop (724) 948-3571 SEPT. 21-22 MARLBORO, MA Royal Plaza Trade Center, Newmart Promotions (914) 248-1000 SEPT. 21-22 FREEPORT, NY Freeport Recreation Center, Long Island Antique Historical Arms Society (631) 722-3248 SEPT. 21-22 GREENCASTLE, PA Mason Dixon Auto Auction, Appalachian Promotions (717) 697-3088 SEPT. 21-22 HARRISBURG, PA Farm Show Complex, Mid-Atlantic Arms Collectors (570) 679-2250* SEPT. 21-22 ELDRED, PA Eldred Boro Fire Department, Eldred Conservation Club (814) 225-2563 SEPT. 21-22 CENTRE HALL, PA Centre County Grange Fairgrounds, Outdoor Sportsman's Club (814) 355-4440 SEPT. 28-29 CHESTER, VT American Legion #67, Green Mountain Gun Show Trail (802) 875-4540 SEPT. 28-29 PHILADELPHIA, PA Philadelphia National Guard Armory, Appalachian Promotions (717) 697-3088 SEPT. 28-29 CHEEKTOWAGA, NY Knights of Columbus, Niagara Frontier Gun Shows (716) 542-9929 SEPT. 28-29 PROMISED LAND, PA Promised Land Fire Company, Jaeger Arms Promotions (570) 470-6404 Dates and locations subject to change—contact the show before travelling. Discounted NRA membership sold through NRA recruiters. *Some shows may offer free admission for new membership and renewals. To become an NRA Recruiter call (703) 267-3772. SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICAN RIFLEMAN | | h Us sTH Veet ay INSIDE NRA S Arie avels oli NIP VS hether you're a hunter, competitive shooter or just a proud gun owner, Friends of NRA has something for everyone. The format is simple—food, fun, family and fundraising! At every Friends of NRA banquet you'll have the opportunity to participate in games, raffles, live and silent auctions, and more. You'll also find many unique items including limited edition firearms, wildlife art, jewelry and outdoor gear. To learn more about events in your area, visit www.friendsofnra.org, contact your local field representative or call (800) 672-3888, ext. 1342. Southern Region Director—Al Hammond (386) 462-5421; ahammond@nrahq.org AR—Greg Stephens (479) 705-1815; gstephens@nrahg.org CO—Brad Dreier (720) 583-2653; bdreier@nrahq.org KS—Rick Chrisman (913) 294-9956; rchrisman@nrahq.org LA—Chad Bowen (318) 697-5012; cbowen@nrahq.org MO—Gregg Pearre (573) 761-5466; gopearre@nrahq.org NM—Peter Ide (505) 281-6721; pide@nrahq.org OK—Darren DeLong (405) 692-8672; ddelong@nrahq.org Northern TX—Chris Griffin (817) 441-7700; cgriffin@nrahg.org Southern TX—Liz Foley (281) 298-0672; efoley@nrahqg.org Western TX—Jack Cannon (325) 617-4460; jcannon@nrahq.org TRAINING Crime Prevention RA‘s Refuse To Be A Victim program provides men and women with common-sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies. The most up-to-date schedule is available on the Internet at www.nrahq.org/rtbav, by e-mail at refuse@nrahq.org or by phone at (800) 861-1166. SEPT. 6—SAN ANTONIO, TX (Seminar) Ken Lewis (210) 622-9283 SEPT. 7—RICHMOND, TX (Seminar) Jason MacDonald (951) 723-0357 SEPT. 13—WICHITA, KS (Seminar) Warren Globe (316) 641-2842 Member information & benefits nra headquarters: (703) 267-1000 MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT INFORMATION: (877) 672-2000 MEMBER SERVICE (800) 672-3888 NRAstore.com (888) 607-6007 MEMBER PROGRAMS Hertz Car Rental CDP# 166609 ) AVIS Car Rental AWD# A832100 800) 225-7094 RA Endorsed Insurance Programs 877) 672-3006 ) ) (800) 654-2200 } RA Endorsed Prescription Plan (888) 436-3700 ( ( RA Endorsed Check Program 888) 331-6767 RA VISA Card 866) NRA-VISA NRA Real Estate/Relocation Services (800) 593-2526 NRA Endorsed Moving Program North American Van Lines (800) 524-5533 Allied Van Lines (800) 871-8864 INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION Grassroots/Legislative Hotline (800) 392-8683 OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT (877) NRA-GIVE THE NRA FOUNDATION (800) 423-6894 The “NRA Regional Report,’ a service for NRA members, appears in every issue of American Rifleman, American Hunter and INTERNET ADDRESS: www.nra.org PLANNED GIVING (800) 672-4521 EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE PROGRAM (800) 231-0752 FRIENDS OF NRA (703) 267-1342 WOMEN ON TARGET (800) 861-1166 REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM (800) 861-1166 INSTRUCTOR/COACH (703) 267-1500 COMPETITIVE SHOOTING (703) 267-1450 FIELD OPERATIONS/RANGES (877) 672-7264 GUN COLLECTOR PROGRAMS (703) 267-1604 NRA AFFILIATED CLUBS (800) NRA-CLUB HUNTER SERVICES (703) 267-1500 LAW ENFORCEMENT (703) 267-1640 NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM (703) 267-1600 EDUCATION & TRAINING (703) 267-1500 MEDIA RELATIONS (703) 267-1595 YOUTH PROGRAMS (703) 267-1505 PROGRAM MATERIALS CENTER (800) 336-7402 America’s 1st Freedom. The Regional Report 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. | | 4 SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG regional report + south central For hotel accommodations at the NRA Annual Meetings, visit www.nraam.org SEPT. 21—RICHMOND, TX (Seminar) Jason MacDonald (951) 723-0357 SEPT. 21—COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (Seminar) Dennis Moore (719) 444-7206 SEPT. 23—WICHITA, KS (Seminar) Warren Globe (316) 641-2842 SEPT. 23—SAN ANTONIO, TX (Seminar) Ken Lewis (210) 622-9283 SEPT. 25—DALLAS, TX (Seminar) Daniel Graeber (817) 220-8999 elise aleve PISTOL RATON, NM HOLMWOOD, LA BYERS, c@ ARCADIA, OK WICHITA FALLS, TX WHITEWATER, KS ACTION PISTOL HUTCHINSON, KS HOLMWOOD, LA BATES Gily, MO BILLINGS, MO SMALLBORE RIFLE PINE BLUFF, AR DONALDSONVILLE, LA BYERS, CO BEUIVILLE, TX GALENA, KS MARSHALL, MO HIGH POWER RIFLE HUTCHINSON, KS CAMP GRAYLING, MI CAPITAN, NM NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR GRAND JUNCTION, CO COWETA, OK SILHOUETTE HALTOM CITY, TX WINNSBORO, LA HOBBS, MN BENTON, AR ARCADIA, OK MILLER, KS AURORA, CO SEPT, 726 SEPT. 14 SERS SEPT, 21 Serle SEPILS SEPIES SEPT 21 Serle Sse See SEPT. 14 SEP TS SEP E2 1 SEPT 28 SEP eo SER Es SEPT I-6 Seri, ies Sel levis SERIE IS SEREZS SEPTS SEPT.7 SEPT. 8 SEF els SEPT SEP ez 122 Serie oe For more information, contact Tonia Forte at (703) 267-1466 or tforte@nrahq.org. For a complete listing, see www.shootingsportsusa.com. SEPT. 26—DALLAS, TX (Instructor Development Workshop) Daniel Graeber (817) 220-8999 SEPT. 28—RICHMOND, TX (Seminar) Jason MacDonald (951) 723-0357 Women’s Events RA Women on Target offers safe, fun-filled instructional shooting clinics. For more information please contact the clinic director listed or go to the NRA ISC website www.nrahq.org/ women /isc/clinics.asp. SEPT. 7—ARCADIA, OK Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun) Suzi Rouse (405) 818-6125 SEPT. 7—GARNETT, KS Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Archery) Kathy Petrowsky (785) 204-2142 SEPT. 14—RANDOLPH, KS Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery) Wanda Conrad (785) 456-2593 SEPT. 14—TOPEKA, KS Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery) Jesika Osburn (785) 640-9199 SEPT. 21—PONCA CITY, OK Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun) Randy Dailey (580) 762-0026 SEPT. 28—WICHITA, KS Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Archery) James Fry (316) 207-0982 SEPT. 29—COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Muzzleloader) Doug Davis (719) 651-2601 LAW ENFORCEMENT Police Competition RA Police Pistol Combat competition is intended to be used as an extension of an officer's training. See PPC Rulebook (Rule 2.4) for eligibility requirements. SEPT. 10-11—RATON, NM (Registered) SEPT. 11-13—ALBUQUERQUE, NM (Regional) SEPT. 16-19—ALBUQUERQUE, NM (National Police Shooting Championships) lela SEPT. 7-8 GONZALES, LA Lamar Dixon Expo Hall, Classic Arms Productions (985) 624-8577 SEPT. 7-8 CHICKASHA, OK Grady County Fairgrounds, Bad Shot Gun Shows (405) 503-3665 SEPT. 7-8 Cedar Park Center, Premier Gun Shows (817) 732-1194 SEPT. 7-8 SAN ANTONIO, TX San Antonio Events Center, Saxet Gun Shows (361) 289-2359 SEPT. 14-15 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Rustic Hills Event Center, Prospectors Sertoma Gun Shows (719) 630-3976 SEPT. 14-15 AUSTIN, TX AURORA, CO Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, PE Gun Shows (800) 519-0307 SEPT. 14-15 LIBERAL, KS Seward County Activity Center, VFW Post 3166 (620) 482-1128 SEPT. 14-15 LITTLE ROCK, AR Hall of Industry, Arkansas Gun & Cartridge Collectors Club (501) 912-0492 SEPT. 14-15 TULSA, OK Expo Square, Metcalf Gun Shows (918) 272-1119* SEPT. 14-15 HOUSTON, TX Reliant Center, Houston Gun Collectors (713) 981-6463* SEPT. 20-21 PUEBLO, CO American Legion #2, Young Guns of Post 2 (719) 544-8204 SEPT. 20-22 COLUMBIA, MO Boone County Fairgrounds, RK Shows (563) 927-6176 SEPT. 21-22 WICHITA, KS Cessna Activity Center, US Weapons Collectors (563) 927-8176 SEPT. 21-22 JACKSONVILLE, AR Former Walmart Building, RK Shows (563) 927-8176 SEPT. 21-22 STOVER, MO Stover Community Center, Oelrichs Gun Show (660) 668-4820 SEPT. 21-22 LAWTON, OK Comanche County Fairgrounds, Metcalf Gun Shows (918) 272-1119" SEPT. 21-22 PURCELL, OK McClain County Expo, Bad Shot Gun Show (405) 503-3665 SEPT. 21-22 AUSTIN, TX Travis County Expo Center, Saxet Gun Shows (661) 239-2355" SEPT. 21-22 FREDERICKSBURG, TX Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Loyal Valley Fire Company (325) 347-7022 SEPT. 21-22 PORT ARTHUR, TX Bower Civic Center, Real Gun Show (713) 724-8881 SEPT. 27-28 LOVELAND, CO Outlets at Loveland, PE Gun Shows (800) 519-0307 SEPT. 28-29 MOUNTAIN HOME, AR Baxter County Fairgrounds, Twin Lakes Gun Club (870) 481-5599 SEPT. 28-29 ARANSAS PASS, TX Civic Center, Gulf Coast Gun Shows (254) 485-2770 SEPT. 28-29 FORT WORTH, TX Will Rogers Center, Lone Star Gun Shows (214) 635-2009 SEPT. 28-29 HOUSTON, TX GRB Convention Center, Premier Gun Shows (817) 732-1194* Dates and locations subject to change—contact the show before travelling. Discounted NRA membership sold through NRA recruiters. *Some shows may offer free admission for new membership and renewals. To become an NRA Recruiter call (703) 267-3779. SEPT. 21—BATES CITY, MO (Approved) Contact Tiffany King (703) 267-1621 or tking@nrahq.org Training ublic and private officers interested in becoming firearm instructors should attend one of NRA's Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Development Schools, designed to enhance the instructors’ firearm knowledge and handling skills, as well as prepare them to develop effective training programs, instruct in a professional manner, and conduct practical training exercises. Restricted to law enforcement officers only. SEPT. 16-20—GARDEN PLAINS, KS (Handgun/Shotgun) SEPT. 23-27—MAXWELL, TX (Patrol Rifle) SEPT. 30-OCT. 4—LITTLETON, CO (Select-Fire) SEPT. 30-OCT. 4—HENRYETTA, OK (Precision Rifle) SEPT. 30-OCT. 4—TOPEKA, KS (Tactical Shooting) Contact Tim Cole (703) 267-1626 or tcole@nrahq.org Us sTH Meee INSIDE NRA Friends of NRAT t every Friends of NRA banquet you'll be able to participate in games, raffles, auctions and more. You'll also find many unique items including limited edition firearms, wildlife art and outdoor gear. To learn more about events in your area, visit www.friendsofnra.org, contact your local field representative or call (800) 672-3888, ext. 1342. Eastern Region Director—Bryan Hoover (740) 297-4255; bhoover@nrahq.org Southern Region Director—Al Hammond (386) 462-5421; ahammond@nrahq.org AL, MS—Gene Newman (205) 489-1288; snewman@nrahq.org Northern FL—Bret Eldridge (352) 726-0059; peldridge@nrahq.org Southern FL—Tom Knight (941) 748-7676; tknight@nrahq.org GA—Brad Ward (770) 228-8218; bward@nrahq.org KY—John LaRowe (859) 363-7681; jlarowe@nrahq.org Eastern NC—Lloyd Edwards (910) 215-0746; ledwards@nrahq.org Western NC—Doug Merrill (828) 628-0410; rmerrill@nrahg.org TN—Mike Webb (901) 382-4789; mwebb@nrahq.org SC—Dale Carwile (864) 223-9900; tcarwile@nrahq.org Eastern VA, Eastern MD, DC— David Wells (434) 696-2189; dwells@nrahq.org Western VA, Western MD, WV— Jim Kilgore (304) 255-2916; jkilgore@nrahq.org LAW ENFORCEMENT Police Competition RA Police Pistol Combat competition is intended to be used as an extension of an officer's training. See PPC Rulebook (Rule 2.4) for eligibility requirements. SEPT. 4—SUMITER, SC (Approved) SEPT. 7—FREDERICK, MD (Registered) SEPT. 7—COLUMBIA, SC (Approved) SEPT. 7—COLUMBUS, GA (Approved) SEPT. 10—PEARL, MS (Registered) SEPT. 14—SELMA, AL Registered) SEPT. 15—SUDLERSVILLE, MD (Approved) Contact Tiffany King (703) 267-1621 or tking@nrahq.org Member information & benefits nra headquarters: (703) 267-1000 MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT INFORMATION: (877) 672-2000 MEMBER SERVICE (800) 672-3888 NRAstore.com (888) 607-6007 MEMBER PROGRAMS Hertz Car Rental CDP# 166609 (800) 654-2200 AVIS Car Rental AWD# A832100 (800) 225-7094 RA Endorsed Insurance Programs — (877) 672-3006 RA Endorsed Prescription Plan (888) 436-3700 RA Endorsed Check Program (888) 331-6767 RA VISA Card (866) NRA-VISA NRA Real Estate/Relocation Services (800) 593-2526 NRA Endorsed Moving Program North American Van Lines (800) 524-5533 Allied Van Lines (800) 871-8864 INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION Grassroots/Legislative Hotline (800) 392-8683 OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT (877) NRA-GIVE THE NRA FOUNDATION (800) 423-6894 The “NRA Regional Report,’ a service for NRA members, appears in every issue of American Rifleman, American Hunter and INTERNET ADDRESS: www.nra.org PLANNED GIVING (800) 672-4521 EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE PROGRAM (800) 231-0752 FRIENDS OF NRA (703) 267-1342 WOMEN ON TARGET (800) 861-1166 REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM (800) 861-1166 INSTRUCTOR/COACH (703) 267-1500 COMPETITIVE SHOOTING (703) 267-1450 FIELD OPERATIONS/RANGES (877) 672-7264 GUN COLLECTOR PROGRAMS (703) 267-1604 NRA AFFILIATED CLUBS (800) NRA-CLUB HUNTER SERVICES (703) 267-1500 LAW ENFORCEMENT (703) 267-1640 NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM (703) 267-1600 EDUCATION & TRAINING (703) 267-1500 MEDIA RELATIONS (703) 267-1595 YOUTH PROGRAMS (703) 267-1505 PROGRAM MATERIALS CENTER (800) 336-7402 America’s 1st Freedom. The Regional Report 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. | | 4 SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG regional report + southeast For hotel accommodations at the NRA Annual Meetings, visit www.nraam.org Training ublic and private officers interested in becoming firearm instructors should attend one of NRA’s Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Development Schools. Restricted to law enforcement officers only. SEPT. 9-13—TUPELO, MS (Tactical Shooting) SEPT. 9-13—DAHLONEGA, GA (Patrol Rifle) SEPT. 16-20—WEST PALM BEACH, FL (Precision Rifle) SEPT. 23-27—DELAND, FL (Handgun) elise alerelks PISTOL MONTPELIER, VA ARDEN, NC CUMBERLAND, RI BLOUNTSTOWN, FL ELANOR, WV SOUTH CONGAREE, SC ANNAPOLIS, MD COLUMBIA, TN VALDOSTA, GA ACTION PISTOL HINTON, WV WAXHAW, SC BEDFORD, VA SMALLBORE RIFLE DAWSONVILLE, GA MANASSAS, VA COOKEVILLE, TN CREEDMOOR, NC HOLLYWOOD, FL GUNTHERSVILLE DAM, AL HIGH POWER RIFLE BUTNER, NC PEELTREE, WV DAMASCUS, MD DAWSONVILLE, GA LAWRENCEBURG, KY GALLATIN, TN ORLANDO, FL AUGUST, GA HOOVER, AL BLACK POWDER TARGET RIFLE QUANTICO, VA SILHOUETTE ROXBORO, NC CHULUOTA, FL HANCOCK CITY, MS SER | ASHLAND, KY SEPT. 28-29 For more information, contact Tonia Forte at (703) 267-1466 or tforte@nrahq.org. For a complete listing, see www.shootingsportsusa.com. Sac! Seely Seles SEES Sel, |S See SEPIA SER 2 lee? SEP 26 SEPT. SEPT. 14 SEPT 21 SEP he See / SEPT, 8 SEPT. 14 SEPT. 14 SEPT. 28 Selly Sela! Serle SEPT. 14 SEPT. 14 Sarl, Si Al, 46) SEPT.28 See, 28 See ore) SER SEPILS SEPT. 23-27—FLORENCE, AL (Handgun/Shotgun) SEPT. 30-OCT. 4—SUMMERVILLE, SC (Patrol Rifle) SEPT. 30-OCT. 4—FORT BENNING, GA (Tactical Shooting) Contact Rudis Amaya (703) 267-1636 or ramaya@nrahg.org TUITION-FREE ARMORER CLASSES** SEPT. 10—FAIRFAX, VA (PerSys Medical Tactical 1st Aid) Contact Tim Cole (703) 267-1626 or tcole@nrahgq.org TRAINING Women’s Events RA Women on Target offers safe, fun- filled instructional shooting clinics. For more information please contact the clinic director listed or go to the NRA ISC website www.nrahq.org/women/isc/clinics.asp. SEPT. 1—LOUISVILLE, KY Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Ken Pagano (502) 451-9088 SEPT. 7—BREVARD, NC Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Nancy Flack (828) 252-9487 SEPT. 7—BLYTHE, GA Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun) Carol Rosenqvist (706) 781-4392 SEPT. 7—SALEM, WV Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Lorie Doll (304) 873-3523 SEPT. 8—MARRIOTTSVILLE, MD Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Patty West (443) 413-8887 SEPT. 21—WEST PALM BEACH, FL Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Lisa Schneider (561) 239-3425 SEPT. 21—FINCASTLE, VA Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Shotgun) Molly Scanlan (540) 473-1710 SEPT. 21—LEXINGTON PARK, MD Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Carol Frisch (407) 701-9085 SEPT. 28—BREVARD, NC Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Penny Gilliam (828) 691-0801 SEPT. 28—CHESAPEAKE, VA Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery) Brian Hirschler (757) 855-5792 Crime Prevention RA‘s Refuse To Be A Victim program provides men and women with personal safety strategies. 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SEPT. 2—CLARKSVILLE, TN (Seminar) Aquil Bey (877) 424-8333 SEPT. 5—RICHMOND, VA (Seminar) Sydney Van Buren (804) 874-2343 SEPT. 7—RURAL HALL, NC (Seminar) Betty Ashby (336) 969-4867 SEPT. 12—IMMURRAY, KY (Seminar) Brent Armstrong (270) 293-1223 SEPT. 14—LAKE PARK, FL (Seminar) David D’Eugenio (561) 379-8905 SEPT. 19—FORT MYERS, FL (Instructor Development Workshop) Alecs Dean (239) 357-3437 SEPT. 24—FORT MYERS, FL (Seminar) Alecs Dean (239) 357-3437 SEPT. 25—CUMMING, GA (Seminar) Jonathan Clapp (678) 451-4085 elUlasatey ic: SEPT. 7-8 LADSON, SC Exchange Park Fairgrounds, Land of the Sky Gun Shows (770) 630-7296* SEPT. 7-8 NORFOLK, VA Norfolk Scope Arena, Show Masters (540) 951-1344 SEPT. 7-8 MACON, GA Macon Centroplex, Eastman Gun Shows (229) 425-9881 SEPT. 7-8 WEST PALM BEACH, FL South Florida Fairgrounds, Florida Gun & Knife Shows (321) 777-7455 SEPT. 7-8 SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL Saint Augustine Elks Lodge, Gun Trader Gun Shows (352) 528-9500 SEPT. 7-8 FREDERICK, MD Elks Lodge #684, Potomac Arms Collectors Ass'n (301) 977-7486 SEPT. 14-15 WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD Howard County Fairgrounds, Silverado Gun Shows (301) 874-5012* SEPT. 14-15 HICKORY, NC Hickory Metro Convention Center, C&E Gun Shows (540) 951-1344* SEPT. 14-15 FORT MYERS, FL Lee Civic Center, Suncoast Gun Shows (330) 963-6964* SEPT. 14-15 Abba Shrine, Abba Shrine Gun Show (251) 591-1184 MOBILE, AL SEPT. 14-15 JEFFERSON, GA Jefferson Civic Center, Eastman Gun Shows (229) 425-9881 SEPT. 14-15 VALDOSTA, GA Rainwater Conference Center, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176 SEPT. 14-15 POOLER, GA Savannah Conference Hotel, Gunrunner Gun Shows (706) 592-4347 SEPT. 14-15 TALLAHASSEE, FL Tallahassee Fairgrounds, Victor Bean’s Southern Classic Gun Shows (407) 275-7233 SEPT. 14-15 KNOXVILLE, TN Knoxville Expo Center, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176 SEPT. 14-15 FREDERICKSBURG, VA Virginia Expo Center, SGK Gun Shows (757) 483-5385 SEPT. 21-22 Salem Civic Center, C&E Gun Shows (540) 951-1344* SALEM, VA SEPT. 21-22 FLORENCE, SC Florence Civic Center, Land of the Sky Gun Shows (770) 630-7296* SEPT. 21-22 LAKELAND, FL Lakeland Center, The Lakeland Gun Show (863) 834-8100 SEPT. 21-22 SANFORD, FL Sanford Civic Center, Cliffhangers Gun Shows (386) 325-6114 SEPT. 21-22 ROME, GA Rome Forum Civic Center, Eastman Gun Shows (229) 425-9881 SEPT. 21-22 ATLANTA, GA Atlanta Expo Center, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176 SEPT. 21-22 JACKSONVILLE, FL Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Victor Bean’s Southern Classic Gun Shows (407) 275-7233 SEPT. 27-29 CHANTILLY, VA Dulles Expo Center, C&E Gun Shows (540) 951-1344* SEPT. 28-29 CULLMAN, AL Cullman Civic Center, VPI Gun Shows (256) 381-0506* SEPT. 28-29 PALMETTO, FL Manatee Civic Center, Suncoast Gun Shows (330) 963-6964* SEPT. 28-29 NATCHEZ, MS Natchez Convention Center, Big Pop Gun Shows (601) 498-4235 SEPT. 28-29 DELAND, FL Volusia County Fairgrounds, Florida Gun & Knife Shows (321) 777-7455 SEPT. 28-29 MIAMI, FL Dade County Fairgrounds, Victor Bean’s Southern Classic Gun Shows (407) 275-7233 Dates and locations subject to change—contact the show before travelling. Discounted NRA membership sold through NRA recruiters. *Some shows may offer free admission for new membership and renewals. To become an NRA Recruiter call (703) 267-3772. SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICAN RIFLEMAN | | h Us sTH Veet ay INSIDE NRA Friends of NRA& hether you're a hunter, competitive shooter or just a proud gun owner, Friends of NRA has something for everyone. The format is simple—food, fun, family and fundraising! At every Friends of NRA banquet you'll have the opportunity to participate in games, raffles, live and silent auctions, and more. You'll also find many unique items including limited edition firearms, wildlife art, jewelry and outdoor gear. To learn more about events in your area, visit www.friendsofnra.org, contact your local field representative or call (800) 672-3888, ext. 1342. Western Region Director—Brad Kruger (208) 305-0945; bkruger@nrahq.org Northern AK—Josh Toennessen (907) 479-4119; jtoennessen@nrahg.org Southern AK—Brad Kruger (208) 305-0945; bkruger@nrahq.org AZ—Greg Gearing (623) 566-4998; ggearing@nrahq.org Central CA—Jason Quick (805) 239-4246; jquick@nrahq.org Eastern CA, Western NV—Steve Wilson (209) 847-4826; swilson@nrahq.org Northern CA—Dan Wilhelm (707) 994-5877; dwilhelm@nrahg.org Southern CA, Southern NV—Mike Davis (714) 368-0451; mdavis@nrahq.org MT—Joe Crismore (406) 293-2498; jcrismore@nrahg.org OR, HI—Mike Carey (541) 385-9404; mcarey@nrahqg.org ID—Steve Vreeland (208) 286-0950; svreeland@nrahq.org UT, Eastern NV—John Kendall (801) 389-8169; jkendall@nrahq.org WA—Keifer Lewis (360) 985-7749; klewis@nrahq.org WY—Dave Manzer (307) 746-2520; dmanzer@nrahq.org LAW ENFORCEMENT Police Competition RA Police Pistol Combat competition is intended to be used as an extension of an officer's training. 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SEPT. 7—RICHLAND, WA (Approved) SEPT. 21—ARLINGTON, WA (Approved) Contact Tiffany King (703) 267-1621 or tking @nrahq.org Member information & benefits nra headquarters: (703) 267-1000 MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT INFORMATION: (877) 672-2000 MEMBER SERVICE (800) 672-3888 NRAstore.com (888) 607-6007 MEMBER PROGRAMS Hertz Car Rental CDP# 166609 (800) 654-2200 AVIS Car Rental AWD# A832100 (800) 225-7094 RA Endorsed Insurance Programs — (877) 672-3006 RA Endorsed Prescription Plan (888) 436-3700 RA Endorsed Check Program (888) 331-6767 RA VISA Card (866) NRA-VISA NRA Real Estate/Relocation Services (800) 593-2526 NRA Endorsed Moving Program North American Van Lines (800) 524-5533 Allied Van Lines (800) 871-8864 INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION Grassroots/Legislative Hotline (800) 392-8683 OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT (877) NRA-GIVE THE NRA FOUNDATION (800) 423-6894 The “NRA Regional Report,’ a service for NRA members, appears in every issue of American Rifleman, American Hunter and INTERNET ADDRESS: www.nra.org PLANNED GIVING (800) 672-4521 EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE PROGRAM (800) 231-0752 FRIENDS OF NRA 703) 267-1342 WOMEN ON TARGET 800) 861-1166 REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM INSTRUCTOR/COACH 703) 267-1500 COMPETITIVE SHOOTING FIELD OPERATIONS/RANGES 703) 267-1450 ) ) ) 800) 861-1166 ) ) 877) 672-7264 Ps GP PSR PR BR. 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Call to verify event dates and locations before traveling. | | 4 SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG regional report + west For hotel accommodations at the NRA Annual Meetings, visit www.nraam.org Training ublic and private officers interested in becoming firearm instructors should attend one of NRA’s Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Development Schools, designed to enhance the instructors’ firearm knowledge and handling skills, as well as prepare them to develop effective training programs, instruct in a professional manner, and conduct practical training exercises. Restricted to law enforcement officers only. SEPT. 16-20—SALEM, OR (Handgun) SEPT. 23-27—MARANA, AZ (Tactical Shooting) SEPT. 30-OCT. 4—LAS VEGAS, NV (Handgun/Shotgun) Contact Tim Cole (703) 267-1626 or tcole@nrahg.org elise alerelks PISTOL HONOLULU, HI GREAT FALLS, MT COEUR D'ALENE, ID SHERWOOD, OR REDWOOD, CA BREMERTON, WA ACTION PISTOL PHOENIX, AZ SMALLBORE RIFLE SOUTH EL MONTE, CA SPOKANE, WA HIGH POWER RIFLE RAVENSDALE, WA MISSOULA, MT BEND, OR WENDOVER, UT GUIOWIS*GA BIRCHWOOD, AK BOULDER CITY, NV BLACK POWDER TARGET RIFLE BENTON CITY, WA ROCKER, MT SILHOUETTE TEGSONTAZ SHERWOOD, OR MISSOULA, MT IDAHO FALLS, ID MODESTO, CA Say SEPT. 14 SEPT. 14 SEP 21a? Seg, 22 SERhZ2 SEPT; 116 SEPT. 7-8 SEPA SER? SEP I,.7-3 SEPT. 14-15 SEPT. 14-15 SEP els Se ARS: SEPT. 29 SEP. @-6 SEPT, IS SEPT. 7 See Sarl SEP 20-21 SEPT AA For more information, contact Tonia Forte at (703) 267-1466 or tforte@nrahq.org. For a complete listing, see www.shootingsportsusa.com. TRAINING Women’s Events RA Women on Target offers safe, fun- filled instructional shooting clinics. For more information please contact the clinic director listed or go to the NRA ISC website www.nrahq.org/women/isc/clinics.asp. SEPT. 7—RICHMOND, CA Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle) Mary Trudell (415) 383-3283 SEPT. 8—GRANITE FALLS, WA Instructional Shooting Clinic (Shotgun) Carol Cornish (360) 691-5161 SEPT. 14—OGDEN, UT Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Patty Bennett (801) 781-7432 SEPT. 14—GLOBE, AZ Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle) Margo Bracamonte (928) 425-7096 SEPT. 14—THREE FORKS, MT Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Jen Johnson (406) 431-6924 SEPT. 15—MILTON-FREEWATER, OR Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleloader) Verl Pressnall (509) 520-8467 SEPT. 18—-ESCONDIDO, CA Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle) Linda Linaker (760) 638-0573 SEPT. 21—SONOMA, CA Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol) Brenda Schmale (707) 829-3968 SEPT. 24—SAN RAFAEL, CA Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle) Mary Trudell (415) 383-3283 SEPT. 28—HAYDEN, ID Instructional Shooting Clinic (Shotgun) Rhonda Harvitt (208) 772-2275 SEPT. 29—LUCERNE VALLEY, CA Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, RTBAV) Tara Venard (909) 556-4496 Crime Prevention RA‘s Refuse To Be A Victim program provides men and women with common-sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies. The most up-to-date schedule is available on the Internet at www.nrahq.org/rtbav, by e-mail at refuse@nrahq.org or by phone at (800) 861-1166. SEPT. 27—CASPER, WY (Seminar) Terry Vandam (406) 799-5950 elUlasale ic: SEPT. 6-8 KALISPELL, MT County Fairgrounds, Northwest Montana Arms Collectors Ass'n (406) 897-2989 SEPT. 6-8 TWIN BRIDGES, MT Madison County Fairgrounds, Weapons Collector Society of Montana (406) 842-5161 SEPT. 6-8 BILLINGS, MT Al Bedoo Shrine Auditorium, Patty McFadden (406) 545-9711 SEPT. 6-8 CASPER, WY Central Wyoming Fairgrounds, Up In Arms Gun Shows (208) 241-4005 SEPT. 7-8 PHOENIX, AZ Arizona State Fairgrounds, Crossroads of the West Gun Shows (801) 544-9125 SEPT. 7-8 LONGMONT, CA Boulder County Fairgrounds, PE Gun Shows (800) 519-0307 SEPT. 7-8 PORTLAND, OR Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center, Wes Knodel Gun Shows (503) 363-9564 SEPT. 7-8 EUGENE, OR Lane County Fairgrounds, Collectors West (800) 659-3440 SEPT. 7-8 PASCO, WA TRAC Center, Sports Connection (406) 633-2206 SEPT. 7-8 PORT ANGELES, WA Port Angeles Masonic Temple, Falcon Gun Shows (360) 202-7336 SEPT. 13-15 TERRY, MT Prairie County Fairgrounds, Weapons Collector Society of Montana (406) 635-2143 SEPT. 13-15 WHITEHALL, MT Whitehall Community Center, Weapons Collector Society of Montana (406) 287-3487 SEPT. 13-15 GILLETTE, WY Cam-Plex, Up In Arms Gun Shows (208) 241-4005 SEPT. 14 VANCOUVER, WA Clark County Square Dance Center, Arms Collectors of Southwest Washington (360) 263-7511 SEPT. 14-15 TUCSON, AZ Pima County Fairgrounds, Crossroads of the West Gun Shows (801) 544-9125 SEPT. 14-15 FRESNO, CA Fresno County Fairgrounds, Central Coast Gun Shows (805) 481-6726 SEPT. 14-15 SAN FRANCISCO, CA The Cow Palace, Crossroads of the West Gun Shows (801) 544-9125 SEPT. 14-15 COEUR D’ALENE, ID Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Sports Connection (406) 633-2206 SEPT. 14-15 LAS VEGAS, NV South Point Casino, Rocky Mountain Gun Shows (801) 589-0975 SEPT. 14-15 SALEM, OR Oregon State Fairgrounds, Collectors West (800) 659-3440 SEPT. 14-15 SAINT GEORGE, UT Dixie Center, Crossroads of the West Gun Shows (801) 544-9125 SEPT. 14-15 CENTRALIA, WA South West Washington Fairgrounds, Wes Knodel Gun Shows (503) 363-9564 SEPT. 14-15 MONROE, WA Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Washington Arms Collectors (425) 255-8410 SEPT. 20-22 GLENDIVE, MT EPEC Building, Weapons Collector Society of Montana (406) 377-3969 SEPT. 20-22 HAMILTON, MT Ravalli County Fairgrounds, Sports Connection (406) 633-2206 SEPT. 21-22 FLAGSTAFF, AZ Coconino County Fairgrounds, Arizona Collectibles and Firearms (928) 310-8544 SEPT. 21-22 FRESNO, CA Fresno Convention Center, Rocky Mountain Gun Shows (801) 589-0975 SEPT. 21-22 PASO ROBLES, CA Paso Robles Event Center, Central Coast Gun Shows (805) 481-6726 SEPT. 21-22 IDAHO FALLS, ID Shilo Convention Center, Lewis Clark Trader (208) 746-5555 SEPT. 21-22 WINNEMUCCA, NV Winnemucca Convention Center, American Dream Gun Shows (775) 835-9677 SEPT. 21-22 SALT LAKE CITY, UT South Towne Expo Center, Crossroads of the West Gun Shows (801) 544-9125 SEPT. 21-22 ENUMCLAW, WA Enumclaw Expo Center, Collectors West (800) 659-3440 SEPT. 21-22 OKANOGAN, WA Okanogan County Fairgrounds, Northwest Gun Shows (509) 795-0308 SEPT. 22 PORTLAND, OR Jackson Armory, Oregon Arms Collectors (503) 254-5986 SEPT. 27-29 GREAT FALLS, MT Four Seasons Arena, Weapons Collector Society of Montana (406) 277-4485 SEPT. 28-29 MESA, AZ Mesa Convention Center, Crossroads of the West Gun Shows (801) 544-9125 SEPT. 28-29 DEL MAR, CA Del Mar Fairgrounds, Crossroads of the West Gun Shows (801) 544-9125 SEPT. 28-29 MERLIN, OR National Guard Armory, Wes Knodel Gun Shows (503) 363-9564 SEPT. 28-29 FERNDALE, WA Silver Reef Casino Event Center, Falcon Gun Shows (360) 202-7336 SEPT. 28-29 VANCOUVER, WA Clark County Fairgrounds, Collectors West (800) 659-3440 SEPT. 28-29 SPOKANE, WA Spokane County Fair & Expo, Lewis Clark Trader (208) 746-5555 Dates and locations subject to change—contact the show before travelling. Discounted NRA membership sold through NRA recruiters. *Some shows may offer free admission for new membership and renewals. To become an NRA Recruiter call (703) 267-3784. SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICAN RIFLEMAN | | h OFFICIAL JOURNAL INSIDE NRA programs & services 2013 NRA Officers And Directors NRA NATIONAL OFFICERS (*Ex Officio, Board of Directors) (#Ex Officio, Executive Committee) Wilson H. Phillips, Jr., *# Treasurer James W. Porter Il, President Allan D. Cors, First Vice President Pete R. Brownell, Second Vice President Wayne R. LaPierre, *# Executive Vice President Edward J. Land, Jr., *# Secretary R. Kyle Weaver, *# Executive Director, General Operations Chris W. Cox, *# Executive Director, Institute for Legislative Action NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Executive Committee in bold) Joe M. Allbaugh, P.O. Box 90609, Oak Hill, TX 78709-0609 William H. Allen, P.O. Box 241272, Memphis, TN 38124 Thomas P. Arvas, 7905 Spain NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 Scott L. Bach, P.O. Box 651, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 William A. Bachenberg, Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays, 2750 Limestone Street, Coplay, PA 18037 F.E. “Buster” Bachhuber, Jr., 2603 Julip Drive, Wausau, WI 54401 M. Carol Bambery, 1124 South Geneva Drive, DeWitt, MI 48820 Bob Barr, 3101 Towercreek Parkway, Ste. 150, Atlanta, GA 30339 Ronnie G. Barrett, RO. Box 1077, Murfreesboro, TN 37133 Clel Baudler, 2260 Highway 25, Greenfield, IA 50849 David E. Bennett III, P.O. Box 5363, Albuquerque, NM 87185 J. Kenneth Blackwell, 693 Windings Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45220 Matt Blunt, P.O. Box 774, Middleburg, VA 20118-0774 Dan Boren, P.O. Box 1924, Muskogee, OK 74402 Robert K. Brown, 2135 11" Street, Boulder, CO 80302 Pete R. Brownell, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 Dave Butz, 2661 North Illinois Street, Swansea, IL 62226 J. William Carter, 518 Dogwood Drive, Danville, KY 40422 Ted W. Carter, 4412 Hood Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257-1108 Richard Childress, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 Patricia A. Clark, 25 Point O Rocks Road, Newtown, CT 06470 Allan D. Cors, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 Charles L. Cotton, 110 Eagle Lakes Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546 David G. Coy, 1020 Brookside Drive East, Adrian, MI 49221 Larry E. Craig, 11950 Chinden Ridge Drive, Boise, ID 83714 John L. Cushman, 107 Truberg Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772 William H. Dailey, P.O. Box 536, Raton, NM 87740 Joseph P. DeBergalis, Jr., P.O. Box 1096, West Seneca, NY 14224 R. Lee Ermey, 427 North Canon Drive, Ste. 215, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Edie P. Fleeman, 5000 Mandel Road, Durham, NC 27712 Joel Friedman, 5563 Alcoa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90058 Sandra S. Froman, P.O. Box 36228, Tucson, AZ 85740-6228 Tom Gaines, 947 Ithaca Court, Chula Vista, CA 91913 James S. Gilmore III, 601 Wilkes Street, #102, Alexandria, VA 22314 Marion P. Hammer, P.O. Box 1676, Tallahassee, FL 32302-1676 Maria Heil, RO. Box 360, New Freedom, PA 17349-0360 Graham Hill, 1325 G Street, NW, Ste. 1025, Washington, DC 20005 Steve Hornady, P.O. Box 1848, Grand Island, NE 68802 Susan Howard, P.O. Box 1456, Boerne, TX 78006 Roy Innis, 730 West Cheyenne Avenue, Ste. 150, North Las Vegas, NV 89030 H. Joaquin Jackson, 1010 North Bird Street, Alpine, TX 79830 Curtis S. Jenkins, RO. Box 634, Forsyth, GA 31029 David A. Keene, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | | A SEPTEMBER 2013 | AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG Tom King, 4 Mulberry Drive, East Greenbush, NY 12061 Herbert A. Lanford, Jr., 6530 Davidson Road, K-6, Columbia, SC 29209 Karl A. Malone, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 Carolyn Dodgen Meadows, 2665 Holly Springs Road, Marietta, GA 30062 John F. Milius, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 Bill Miller, PO. Box 1992, Beckley, WV 25802-1992 Owen Buz Mills, Gunsite, 2900 West Gunsite Road, Paulden, AZ 86334 Grover G. Norquist, 722 12" Street, NW, 4 Floor, Washington, DC 20005 Oliver L. North, 22570 Markey Court, Ste. 240, Dulles, VA 20166 Robert A. Nosler, 107 SW Columbia Street, Bend, OR 97702 Johnny Nugent, 920 Pribble Circle, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 Ted Nugent, Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America, 4008 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202 Lance Olson, 785 William Avenue, Marengo, IA 52301 Timothy W. Pawol, 695 Doris Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 James W. Porter Il, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 Peter J. Printz, 226 Marcus, Hamilton, MT 59840 Todd J. Rathner, 1505 West St. Mary’s Road, #217, Tucson, AZ 85745 Wayne Anthony Ross, P.O. Box 101522, Anchorage, AK 99510 Carl T. Rowan, Jr. 4401 East-West Highway, Ste. 304, Bethesda, MD 20814 Don Saba, P.O. Box 42486, Tucson, AZ 85733 Robert E. Sanders, P.O. Box 25385, Winston Salem, NC 27104 William H. Satterfield, 2400 Country Club Lane, Birmingham, AL 35223-1121 Ronald L. Schmeits, P.O. Box 446, Raton, NM 87740 Steven C. Schreiner, Firearms Coalition of Colorado, P.O. 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