Southeast Regional Report - March
SPECIAL EVENTS
Friends of NRA
Friends of NRA banquets are key grassroots events that support thousands of community services related to firearm education, hunter safety, wildlife conservation, range improvements, youth marksmanship and law enforcement. For more information on upcoming events in your area, please contact your local field representative, call (800) 672-3888, ext. 1354 or visit www.friendsofnra.org
Eastern Region Director—Brian Hyder
(276) 579-9828; bhyder@nrahq.org
Southern Region Director/AL—Al Hammond
(386) 462-5421; ahammond@nrahq.org
AL, MS—Gene Newman
(205) 489-1288; gnewman@nrahq.org
Northern FL—Al Hammond
(386) 462-5421; ahammond@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
MD—Brian Hyder
(276) 579-9828; bhyder@nrahq.org
Eastern NC—Lloyd Edwards
(419) 234-0538; ledwards@nrahq.org
Western NC—Doug Merrill
(828) 628-0410; dmerrill@nrahq.org
TN—Mike Webb
(901) 382-4789; mwebb@nrahq.org
SC— Dale Carwile
(864) 223-9900; tcarwile@nrahq.org
Eastern VA—David Wells
(434) 696-2189; dwells@nrahq.org
Western VA, DC, WV—Jim Kilgore
(304) 255-2916; jkilgore@nrahq.org
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Training
Public 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, and prepare them to develop effective training programs, instruct in a professional manner and conduct practical training exercises. Restricted to law enforcement officers only. For information, visit www.nrahq.org/law or e-mail lead@nrahq.org.
MAR. 11-15—FLORENCE, AL
(Patrol Rifle)
MAR. 11-15—DELAND, FL
(Handgun)
MAR. 18-22—PALM BAY, FL
(Patrol Rifle)
MAR. 18-22—SUMMERVILLE, SC
(Handgun/Shotgun)
MAR. 25-29—FLORENCE, AL
(Patrol Rifle)
MAR. 25-29—FLORENCE, AL
(Select-Fire)
Contact Rudis Amaya (703) 267-1636 or ramaya@nrahq.org
TRAINING
Crime Prevention
NRA’s Refuse To Be A Victim program provides men and women with common-sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies that can be used to decrease their chances of victimization. During the four-hour seminars, participants learn about a wide variety of strategies and devices for increasing automobile, home, Internet and travel security. Instructor Development Workshops (IDWs) are designed to train instructors to teach Refuse To Be A Victim seminars. Since certified instructors schedule seminars on a daily basis, the most up-to-date schedule is available at www.nrahq.org/rtbav, by e-mail at refuse@nrahq.org or by phone at (800) 861-1166.
MAR. 2—LAKE PARK, FL
(Seminar)
David D’Eugenio (561) 379-8905
MAR. 3— CHANTILLY, VA
(Seminar)
Evan Carson (877) 545-0492
MAR. 13—PASS CHRISTIAN, MS
(Seminar)
Thomas Jennings (228) 452-9991
MAR. 22—KNOXVILLE, TN
(Seminar)
Jerry Huffman (865) 539-7165
MAR. 23—KNOXVILLE, TN
(Instructor Development Workshop)
Jerry Huffman (865) 539-7165
MAR. 23—DELTONA, FL
(Instructor Development Workshop)
Michael Lucas (757) 484-9566
MAR. 28—FORT MYERS, FL
(Instructor Development Workshop)
W. Dean (239) 357-3437
Women’s Events
NRA 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.
MAR. 2—BREVARD, NC
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol)
Penny Gilliam (828) 691-0801
MAR. 3—LOUISVILLE, KY
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol)
Ken Pagano (502) 451-9088
AREA SHOOTS
PISTOL
CONYERS, GA – MAR. 10
HARDWOOD, MD – MAR. 17
OAK RIDGE, TN – MAR. 17
AIR GUN
MANASSAS, VA – MAR. 9
CENTREVILLE, MD – MAR. 10
HARWOOD, MD – MAR. 17
WINCHESTER, VA – MAR. 23
SMALLBORE RIFLE
CENTREVILLE, MD – MAR. 10
HOLLYWOOD, FL – MAR. 16-17
WINCHESTER, VA – MAR. 23
HIGH POWER RIFLE
COLUMBIA, SC – MAR. 10
PALM BAY, FL – MAR. 13-16
BLAKELY, GA – MAR. 15-17
BROOKSVILLE, FL – MAR. 16
TULLAHOMA, TN – MAR. 23
DAMASCUS, MD – MAR. 30
SILHOUETTE
ARDEN, NC – MAR. 9
MONTPELIER, VA – MAR. 9
GUN SHOWS
MAR. 2-3 RICHMOND, VA
The Showplace, C&E Gun Shows (540) 951-1344*
MAR. 2-3 WINSTON-SALEM, NC
LJVM Coliseum Complex, C&E Gun Shows (540) 951-1344*
MAR. 2-3 COLUMBIA, SC
Jamil Shrine Center, South Carolina Arms Collectors Ass’n (803) 463-9377*
MAR. 2-3 SEBRING, FL
Highland County Fairgrounds, Sport Show Specialists (321) 777-7455
MAR. 2-3 DADE CITY, FL
Pasco County Fairgrounds, Gun Trader Gun Shows (352) 528-9500
MAR. 2-3 ASHLAND, KY
El Hasa Temple, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 2-3 ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta Expo Center, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 2-3 KNOXVILLE, TN
Knoxville Expo Center, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 9-10 TAMPA, FL
Florida State Fairgrounds, Suncoast Gun Shows (330) 963-6964*
MAR. 9-10 TALLAHASSEE, FL
Tallahassee Fairgrounds, Victor Bean’s Southern Classic Gun Shows (407) 275-7233
MAR. 9-10 SOUTHHAVEN, MS
Southhaven Arena, B&B Promotions (662) 209-6266
MAR. 9-10 JACKSONVILLE, FL
Marocco Shrine, Gun Trader Gun Shows (352) 528-9500
MAR. 9-10 BOWLING GREEN, KY
Holiday Inn University Plaza, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 15-16 BECKLEY, WV
Raleigh County Convention Center, Old Dominion Gun Shows (276) 238-1343
MAR. 16-17 ORLANDO, FL
Orlando Fairgrounds, Victor Bean’s Southern Classic Gun Shows (407) 275-7233*
MAR. 16-17 HICKORY, NC
Hickory Metro Convention Center, C&E Gun Shows (540) 951-1344*
MAR. 16-17 COLUMBIA, SC
South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Land of the Sky Gun Shows (770) 630-7296*
MAR. 16-17 TIMONIUM, MD
Maryland State Fairgrounds, Maryland Arms Collectors Ass’n (301) 865-6804
MAR. 16-17 BIRMINGHAM, AL
Birmingham Convention Center, Alabama Gun Collectors Ass’n (334) 272-1193
MAR. 16-17 JACKSON, MS
Wahia Shriner Temple, Big Pop Gun Shows (601) 498-4235
MAR. 16-17 NASHVILLE, TN
Nashville Fairgrounds, Bill Goodman Gun Shows (502) 538-3900
MAR. 16-17 OCALA, FL
Ramada Inn, Cliffhangers Gun Shows (386) 325-6114
MAR. 16-17 DALE CITY, VA
VFW Post 1503, Old Dominion Gun Shows (276) 238-1343
MAR. 16-17 LEXINGTON, KY
Heritage Hall of Lexington, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 23-24 FLETCHER, NC
WNC Ag Center, Land of the Sky Gun Shows (770) 630-7296*
MAR. 23-24 CONCORD, NC
Caabarrus Arena, C&E Gun Shows (540) 951-1344*
MAR. 23-24 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
War Memorial Auditorium, Suncoast Gun Shows (330) 963-6964*
MAR. 23-24 MANASSAS, VA
Prince William County Fairgrounds, Virginia Gun Collectors Ass’n (571) 215-8761
MAR. 23-24 DELAND, FL
Volusia County Fairgrounds, Sports Show Specialists (321) 777-7455
MAR. 23-24 JACKSONVILLE, FL
Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Victor Bean’s Southern Classic Gun Shows (407) 275-7233
MAR. 23-24 JACKSON, TN
Fairgrounds Park, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 23-24 LEBANON, TN
Wilson County Fairgrounds, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 23-24 FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Virginia Expo Center, SGK Gun Shows (757) 483-5385
MAR. 23-24 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL
Port Saint Lucie Civic Center, Patriot Productions (772) 228-6045
MAR. 23-24 NEWBERRY, FL
Newberry American Legion, Gun Trader Gun Shows (352) 528-9500
MAR. 29-30 FRANKLIN, TN
Franklin Marriott Hotel, Tennessee Military Collectors Ass’n (615) 661-9379
MAR. 29-30 MILWOOD, WV
Armed Forces Reserve Center, Old Dominion Gun Shows (276) 238-1343
MAR. 30-31 CLANTON, AL
Clanton Conference Center, VPI Gun Shows (256) 381-0506*
MAR. 30-31 LAKE CITY, FL
Columbia County Fairgrounds, Cliffhangers Gun Shows (386) 325-6114
MAR. 30-31 MELBOURNE, FL
Melbourne Auditorium, Sports Show Specialists (321) 777-7455
Dates and locations subject to change—contact the show before travelling. Discounted NRA memberships sold through NRA recruiters. *Some shows may offer free admission for new membership and renewals. To become an NRA Recruiter call (703) 267-3772.
*NRA Affiliate. All others are NRA Recruiters. For details, call (703) 267-3772.
Bringing the Association home to Main Street America, the "NRA Regional Report" delivers timely information on local shooting competitions, training seminars, shooting ranges, Friends of NRA dinners and events of interest to members where they live, in five geographic regions of the country.
