South Central Regional Report – June
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
Southern Region Director—Al Hammond
(386) 462-5421; ahammond@nrahq.org
AR—Greg Stephens
(479) 705-1815; gstephens@nrahq.org
CO—Gwen Chermack
(719) 539-9574; gchermack@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; gpearre@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@nrahq.org
Southern TX—Liz Foley
(936) 273-6379; efoley@nrahq.org
Western TX—Jack Cannon
(325) 617-4460; jcannon@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 and instruct in a professional manner. Restricted to law enforcement officers only.Visit www.nrahq.org/law for more information or e-mail lead@nrahq.org.
JUNE 3-7—HENRYETTA, OK
(Select-fire)
JUNE 10-14—GARDEN PLAIN, KS
(Patrol Rifle)
JUNE 24-28—ALAMOSA, CO
(Tactical Shotgun)
JUNE 24-28—MEXICO, MO
(Handgun/Shotgun)
Contact Tim Cole (703) 267-1626; tcole@nrahq.org
Police Competition
NRA 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.
JUNE 1-2—EL DORADO, AR
(Regional)
JUNE 12-13—FLORENCE, TX
(Regional)
JUNE 14-15—FLORENCE, TX
(State Championship)
JUNE 15—ALBUQUERQUE, NM
(Registered)
JUNE 15—BATES CITY, MO
(Registered)
JUNE 22—NORMAN, OK
(Registered)
Contact Tiffany King (703) 267-1621 or tking@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.
JUNE 8—RICHMOND, TX
(Seminar)
Jason MacDonald (951) 723-0357
JUNE 8—BUCKNER, MO
(Seminar)
Judy Farnsworth (816) 249-3194
JUNE 10—WICHITA, KS
(Seminar)
Warren Glore (316) 641-2842
JUNE 15—LAKE CHARLES, LA
(Instructor Development Workshop)
Matthew Courtney (337) 540-0551
JUNE 29—RICHMOND, TX
(Seminar)
Jason MacDonald (951) 723-0357
AREA SHOOTS
PISTOL
HOLMWOOD, LA – JUNE 8
WHITEWATER, KS – JUNE 22
HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 23
BARNHART, MO – JUNE 28-29
GUNNISON, CO – JUNE 29-30
ACTION PISTOL
HUTCHINSON, KS – JUNE 9
BILLINGS, MO – JUNE 23
SMALLBORE RIFLE
PINE BLUFF, AR – JUNE 1
CHINA SPRING, TX – JUNE 1
BYERS, CO – JUNE 1-2
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – JUNE 1-2
DONALDSONVILLE, LA – JUNE 8
MARSHALL, MO – JUNE 8-9
BB GUN
ROGERS, AR – JUNE 27-30
HIGH POWER RIFLE
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR – JUNE 8-9
DONNA, TX – JUNE 9
RAMAH, CO – JUNE 23
GONZALES, LA – JUNE 23
ARCADIA, OK – JUNE 29-30
DESOTO, KS – JUNE 30
SILHOUETTE
CENTENNIAL, CO – JUNE 1
VENTRESS, LA – JUNE 2
WHITEWATER, KS – JUNE 15
PARIS, MO – JUNE 16
FORT SMITH, AR – JUNE 22
BEAUMONT, TX – JUNE 22
HALTOM CITY, TX – JUNE 25
GUN SHOWS
JUNE 1-2 CONWAY, AR
Faulkner County Fairgrounds, G&S Promotions (918) 659-2201
JUNE 1-2 LEWISVILLE, TX
Lewisville Event Center, Premier Gun Shows (817) 732-1194
JUNE 1-2 SAN ANTONIO, TX
San Antonio Events Center, SAXET Gun Shows (361) 289-2256*
JUNE 1-2 LAFAYETTE, LA
Lafayette Event Center, Classic Arms Productions (985) 624-8577
JUNE 1-2 DENVER, CO
Denver Merchandise Mart, Tanner Gun Shows (303) 756-3467
JUNE 1-2 ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Expo New Mexico, New Mexico Gun Collectors Ass’n (505) 262-1350
JUNE 7-9 SAINT LOUIS, MO
Machinists Union Hall, Saint Louis Weapon Collectors (314) 846-0751
JUNE 8-9 DIBOLL, TX
Diboll Civic Center, G&S Promotions (918) 659-2201
JUNE 8-9 PORT ARTHUR, TX
Bower Civic Center, Real Gun Shows (713) 724-8881
JUNE 8-9 DALLAS, TX
Dallas Market Hall, Dallas Arms Collectors Ass’n (972) 369-6062*
JUNE 15-16 ELK CITY, OK
Civic Center, G&S Promotions (918) 659-2201
JUNE 15-16 TULSA, OK
Expo Square, Metcalf Gun Shows (918) 272-1119*
JUNE 15-16 IRVING, TX
Irving Convention Center, North Texas Gun Club (214) 341-2895
JUNE 15-16 MCALLEN, TX
Convention Center, SAXET Gun Shows (361) 289-2256*
JUNE 22-23 FORT WORTH, TX
Will Rogers Center, Premier Gun Shows (817) 732-1194
JUNE 22-23 TYLER, TX
Harvey Hall, Lone Star Gun Shows (214) 635-2009
JUNE 23-24 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds, Super Dave’s Gun Show (405) 240-7228
JUNE 26 ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Quality Inns and Suites, New Mexico Gun Collectors Ass’n (505) 262-1350
JUNE 29-30 LITTLE ROCK, AR
State Fairgrounds Hall of Industry, RK Shows (563) 927-8176
JUNE 29-30 DUNCAN, OK
Stephens County Fairgrounds, BadShot Gun Show (405) 503-3665
JUNE 29-30 LUBBOCK, TX
Civic Center, Silver Spur Gun Shows (806) 253-1322
JUNE 29-30 MESQUITE, TX
Mesquite Rodeo Center, Premier Gun Shows (817) 732-1194
JUNE 29-30 NACOGDOCHES, TX
New Civic Center, G&S Promotions (918) 659-2201
JUNE 29-30 PASADENA, TX
Pasadena Convention Center, Premier Gun Show (817) 732-1194*
JUNE 29-30 SHREVEPORT, LA
Riverview Hall, Classic Arms Productions (985) 624-8577
JUNE 29-30 DENVER, CO
Denver Merchandise Mart, Tanner Gun Shows (303) 756-3467
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) 267-3779.
*NRA Affiliate. All others are NRA Recruiters. For details, call (703) 267-3779.
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.
