North Central Regional Report – June
SPECIAL EVENTS
Friends of NRA
Whether you’re a hunter, competitive shooter or just a proud gun owner, Friends of NRA has something for every-one. 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. 1354.
Central Region Director—Chad Franklin
(217) 536-6978; cfranklin@nrahq.org
Midwest Region Director—Tom Ulik
(507) 895-9407; tulik@nrahq.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—Chad Franklin
(217) 536-6978; cfranklin@nrahq.org
MI—Allan Herman
(989) 686-3013; aherman@nrahq.org
MN—Scott Lembke
(218) 844-2000; slembke@nrahq.org
ND, SD—Clay Pederson
(701) 522-9622; cpederson@nrahq.org
Northern OH—Marc Peugeot
(419) 636-3171; mpeugeot@nrahq.org
Southern OH—Dave Meszaros
(740) 868-8044; dmeszaros@nrahq.org
WI—Scott Taetsch
(715) 873-3360; staetsch@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. 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.
JUNE 6—PORTAGE, MI
(Seminar)
Heather Reeves (269) 350-4494
JUNE 6—ANN ARBOR, MI
(Instructor Development Workshop)
Steven Reed (734) 761-5860
JUNE 10—CHAMPAIGN, IL
(Seminar)
Tim Murray (217) 493-9017
JUNE 23—PORTAGE, MI
(Seminar)
Heather Reeves (269) 350-4494
JUNE 24—WARREN, OH
(Seminar)
Pam Karousis (330) 720-1110
JUNE 26—COLUMBUS, OH
(Seminar)
Aaron Mahan (614) 556-4446
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.
JUNE 1—NORTH LAWRENCE, OH
Instructional Shooting Clinic
(Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun)
Larry Lott (330) 699-1854
JUNE 1—HENDERSON, MN
Instructional Shooting Clinic
(Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery)
Don Larson (952) 836-1843
JUNE 15—SAINT FRANCIS, MN
Instructional Shooting Clinic
(Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery)
Rich Tollefson (763) 276-0207
JUNE 15—MUSKEGO, WI
Instructional Shooting Clinic
(Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery)
Arleen Tesmer (262) 352-4557
JUNE 15—HOWELL, MI
Instructional Shooting Clinic
(Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleloader)
Alex Heeg (517) 861-1201
JUNE 22—MENOMONIE, WI
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Archery)
April Cowan (715) 926-5451
JUNE 29—WAVERLY, IA
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle)
Doyle Wegner (563) 920-1219
JUNE 29—WARROAD, MN
Instructional Shooting Clinic
(Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery)
Paloma Lang (218) 469-0650
LAW ENFORCEMENT
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 22—CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
(Approved)
JUNE 23—CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
(Approved)
Contact Tiffany King (703) 267-1621 or tking@nrahq.org
State Associations
NRA-affiliated state associations promote and support the purposes, objectives, policies and programs of the NRA. For more information, contact your state association listed below, or log onto www.nrahq.org/clubs/index.asp.
Illinois State Rifle Ass’n, Inc.
Richard Pearson, Executive Director
(815) 635-3198; executive@isra.org
Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Ass’n, Inc.
Jerry Wehner, Executive Vice President
(812) 534-3258; vp@isrpa.org
Iowa State Rifle and Pistol Ass’n
Bill Besgrove, Secretary
(319) 626-2710; www.iowastateriflepistol.org
Michigan Rifle and Pistol Ass’n
Mike Wesner, Secretary/Treasurer
(231) 781-1223; mike308@twmi.rr.com
Minnesota Rifle and Revolver Ass’n, Inc.
George Minerich, President
(320) 968-6898; president@mrra.org
Nebraska Marksmanship Ass’n
Bill Keil, President
(402) 933-4881; hpinne@cox.net
North Dakota Shooting Sports Ass’n
Eric Pueppke, President
(701) 967-8450; cpueppke@polarcom.com
Ohio Rifle and Pistol Ass’n
Gwen Bailey, President
(419) 929-0307; gwen175@neo.rr.com
South Dakota Shooting Sports Ass’n
Dan Anderson, Communications Director
(605) 428-5488; dan@sdshootingsports.org
Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs, & Educators
Jeff Nass, President
(920) 687-0505; president@wi-force.org
AREA SHOOTS
PISTOL
CANTON, OH – JUNE 2
LAKE ELMO, MN – JUNE 8-9
NEGAUNEE, MI – JUNE 9
BISMARCK, ND – JUNE 16
BRISTOL, IN – JUNE 22-23
SMALLBORE RIFLE
GRAND FORKS, ND – JUNE 1-2
MICHIGAN CITY, IN – JUNE 8-9
LIMA, OH – JUNE 8-9
HIGH POWER RIFLE
FREEDOM, IN – JUNE 2
BISMARCK, ND – JUNE 8-9
CORNELL, IL – JUNE 9
CAMP PERRY, OH – JUNE 15-16
LODI, WI – JUNE 22-23
CAMP GRAYLING, MI – JUNE 29-30
RED WING, MN – JUNE 29-30
SILHOUETTE
DANVILLE, IL – JUNE 22
ALMA, MI – JUNE 23
For more information, contact Tonia Forte at (703) 267-1466 or tforte@nrahq.org. For a complete listing, see www.shootingsportsusa.com.
GUNSHOWS
JUNE 1-2 PECATONICA, IL
Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Northern Illinois Rifle & Pistol Club (815) 964-6134
JUNE 1-2 NOVI, MI
Suburban Collection Showplace, Sport Show Promotions (517) 676-4160
JUNE 8-9 MANSFIELD, OH
Richland County Fairgrounds, Heritage Gun Shows (330) 806-1110
JUNE 8-9 LAFAYETTE, IN
Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, Central Indiana Gun Shows (765) 855-3836
JUNE 8-9 IONIA, MI
Western Michigan Rifle & Pistol Club, Western Michigan Rifle & Pistol Club (616) 527-4464
JUNE 14-16 WAUKESHA, WI
Expo Forum, Bob and Rocco Shows (608) 752-6677*
JUNE 15-16 BEDFORD, IN
Lawrence County Fairgrounds, Central Indiana Gun Shows (765) 855-3836
JUNE 15-16 COLUMBUS, OH*
Westland Mall, C&E Gun Shows (540) 953-0016
JUNE 21-23 EVANSVILLE, IN
Indiana National Guard Armory, Tri-State Gun & Knife Shows (812) 521-9367
JUNE 21-23 COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA
Chez Paree, Kraus Promotions (563) 608-4401
JUNE 22-23 MEDINA, OH
Medina Fairgrounds, Conrad & Dowdell Productions (330) 948-4400
JUNE 22-23 GRAND RAPIDS, MI
28th Street Showplace, Sport Show Promotions (517) 676-4160
JUNE 22-23 BELLEVILLE, IL
Belle Clair Expo, Egyptian Collectors Ass’n (618) 495-2572
JUNE 28-30 DES MOINES, IA
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Trade Show Productions (888) 552-1486*
JUNE 29 SIDNEY, OH
Sidney Shelby County Fairgrounds, River Valley Hunters (937) 418-2179
JUNE 29-30 SHARONVILLE, OH
Sharonville Convention Center, Bill Goodman’s Gun & Knife Shows (502) 538-3900
JUNE 29-30 HOUGHTON LAKE, MI
Busy Bea Expo, Sport Show Promotions (517) 676-4160
JUNE 29-30 EVANSVILLE, IN
Vanderburg 4H Center, Central Indiana Gun Shows (765) 855-3836
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) 267-3784.
*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.
