Southeast 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
Eastern Region Director—Bryan Hoover
(740) 297-4255; bhoover@nrahq.org
Southern Region Director/AL—Al Hammond
(386) 462-5421; ahammond@nrahq.org
AL, MS—Gene Newman
(205) 489-1288; snewman@nrahq.org
Northern FL—Patrick Eldridge
(352) 726-0059; peldridge@nrahq.org
Southern FL—Tom Knight
(941) 923-7676; 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
(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—T. 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
TRAINING
Crime Prevention
NRA’s Refuse To Be A Victim (RTBAV) program provides common-sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies. During the four-hour seminars, participants learn about a variety of strategies and devices for increasing automobile, home, Internet and travel security. Instructor Development Workshops (IDWs) are designed to train instructors to teach RTBAV 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 1—LAKE PARK, FL
(Seminar)
David D’Eugenio (561) 379-8905
JUNE 1—RURAL HALL, NC
(Seminar)
Betty Ashby (336) 969-4867
JUNE 3—CLARKSVILLE, TN
(Seminar)
Aquil Bey (877) 424-8333
JUNE 6—RICHMOND, VA
(Seminar)
Sydney Van Buren (804) 874-2343
JUNE 23—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.
JUNE 1—BREVARD, NC
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol)
Nancy Flack (828) 258-9487
JUNE 1—WAKEFIELD, VA
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery)
Dale Mullin (757) 420-4419
JUNE 1—SALEM, WV
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol)
Lorie Doll (304) 873-3523
JUNE 2—LOUISVILLE, KY
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol)
Ken Pagano (502) 451-9088
JUNE 8—CRESTWOOD, KY
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol)
Sylvia Hall (502) 222-2157
JUNE 8—MARRIOTTSVILLE, MD
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Shotgun)
Patty West (443) 413-8887
JUNE 8—HIAWASSEE, GA
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle)
Carol Rosenqvist (706) 781-4392
JUNE 22—BREVARD, NC
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol)
Penny Gilliam (828) 691-0801
JUNE 29—PEELTREE, WV
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol)
Cynthia Cleland (304) 622-1195
JUNE 29—WAXHAW, NC
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Shotgun)
Wendell Gray wgray@carolina.rr.com
JUNE 30—APEX, NC
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol)
Shari Forvendel (919) 380-9218
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, 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.
JUNE 3-7—SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
(Handgun)
JUNE 3-7—WINCHESTER, VA
(Handgun/Shotgun)
JUNE 17-21—PALM BAY, FL
(Handgun)
JUNE 24-28—STAPLETON, AL
(Handgun/Shotgun)
JUNE 24-28—MEMPHIS, TN
(Patrol Rifle)
Contact Rudis Amaya (703) 267-1636 or ramaya@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 5—COLUMBIA, SC
(Approved)
JUNE 8—COLUMBIA, SC
(Approved)
JUNE 11—PEARL, MI
(Registered)
JUNE 26—LEXINGTON, SC
(Registered)
JUNE 29—MEMPHIS, TN
(Registered)
JUNE 29-30—FREDERICK, MD
(Regional)
Contact Tiffany King (703) 267-1621 or tking@nrahq.org
AREA SHOOTS
PISTOL
ARDEN, NC – JUNE 1
CONGAREE, SC – JUNE 15
MOUNDVILLE, AL – JUNE 15
JACKSONVILLE, FL – JUNE 16
VALDOSTA, GA – JUNE 22
LOUISVILLE, KY – JUNE 22
MANASSAS, VA – JUNE 22-23
COLUMBIA, TN – JUNE 23
ACTION PISTOL
BEDFORD, VA – JUNE 1
WAXHAW, SC – JUNE 8
SMALLBORE RIFLE
CUSSETA, GA – JUNE 2
CREEDMOORE, NC – JUNE 8
GUNTERSVILLE DAM, AL – JUNE 8
HOLLYWOOD, FL – JUNE 8
BRUNSWICK, TN – JUNE 15
HIGH POWER RIFLE
COVINGTON, GA – JUNE 1
FORT MEADE, MD – JUNE 8
PADUCAH, KY – JUNE 8
OAK RIDGE, TN – JUNE 8
SHACKLEFORD, VA – JUNE 8
ORLANDO, FL – JUNE 22
BUTNER, NC – JUNE 29
HOOVER, AL – JUNE 30
SILHOUETTE
PINSON, AL – JUNE 8
MONTPELIER, VA – JUNE 8
CHULUOTA, FL – JUNE 9
PALM BAY, FL – JUNE 15
RUTHERFORDTON, NC – JUNE 15
ASHLAND, KY – JUNE 22-23
For more information, contact Tonia Forte at (703) 267-1466 or tforte@nrahq.org. For a complete listing, see www.shootingsportsusa.com.
PLACES TO SHOOT
Area Range Facilities
Randomly selected listings of shooting ranges open to the public will appear here periodically. To include your range, affiliate with NRA through the Business Alliance Affiliation program, or for more information, please call (800) NRA-CLUB (672-2582) or log on to www.nrahq.org/clubs. For detailed information on the facilities listed below, call the accompanying numbers. For information on other shooting facilities, go to www.nra.org/nralocal.aspx and search the Clubs and Associations Directory and the Places to Shoot listings.
Como Range Complex
Como, MS
(901) 619-8519
Shooters Express
Belmont, NC
(704) 827-242
GUN SHOWS
JUNE 1-2 FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Crown Expo Center, C&E Gun Shows (540) 953-0016*
JUNE 1-2 LADSON, SC
Exchange Park Fairgrounds, Land of the Sky Gun Shows (770) 630-7296*
JUNE 1-2 TAMPA, FL
Florida State Fairgrounds, Suncoast Gun Shows (330) 963-6964*
JUNE 1-2 JEFFERSON, GA
Jefferson Civic Center, Eastman Gun Shows (229) 425-9881
JUNE 1-2 DALE CITY, VA
VFW Post 1503, Old Dominion Gun Shows (276) 238-1343
JUNE 1-2 MOBILE, AL
Abba Shrine, Abba Shrine Gun Show (251) 591-1184
JUNE 1-2 NASHVILLE, TN
Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Bill Goodman Gun Shows (502) 538-3900
JUNE 1-2 SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL
Saint Augustine Elks Lodge, Gun Trader Gun Shows (352) 359-0134
JUNE 7-9 CHANTILLY, VA
Dulles Expo Center, C&E Gun Shows (540) 953-0016*
JUNE 8-9 COLUMBIA, SC
South Carolina State Fairgrounds, South Carolina Arms Collectors Ass’n (803) 463-9377*
JUNE 8-9 GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL
Clay County Fairgrounds, Gun Trader Gun Shows (352) 359-0134
JUNE 8-9 WEST PALM BEACH, FL
South Florida Fairgrounds, Florida Gun & Knife Shows (321) 777-7455
JUNE 8-9 SOUTHHAVEN, MS
Southhaven Arena, B&B Gun Shows (662) 209-6266
JUNE 15-16 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
War Memorial Auditorium, Suncoast Gun Shows (330) 963-6964*
JUNE 15-16 LEXINGTON, KY
Heritage Hall of Lexington Center, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
JUNE 15-16 RALEIGH, NC
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, C&E Gun Shows (540) 953-0016
JUNE 15-16 TIMONIUM, MD
Timonium Fairgrounds, Appalachian Promotions (717) 697-3088
JUNE 15-16 DADE CITY, FL
Passco County Fairgrounds, Gun Trader Gun Shows (352) 359-0134
JUNE 15-16 MELBOURNE, FL
Melbourne Auditorium, Florida Gun & Knife Shows (321) 777-7455
JUNE 22-23 FLORENCE, SC
Florence Civic Center, Land of the Sky Gun Shows (770) 630-7296*
JUNE 22-23 FORT MYERS, FL
Lee Civic Center, Suncoast Gun Shows (330) 963-6964*
JUNE 22-23 HICKORY, NC
Hickory Metro Center, C&E Gun Shows (540) 953-0016*
JUNE 22-23 GWINNETT, GA
North Atlanta Trade Center, Eastman Gun Shows (229) 425-9881
JUNE 22-23 ASHLAND, KY
El Hasa Temple, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
JUNE 22-23 DELAND, FL
Volusia County Fairgrounds, Florida Gun & Knife Shows (321) 777-7455
JUNE 22-23 JACKSONVILLE, FL
Marocco Shrine, Gun Trader Gun Shows (352) 359-0134
JUNE 29-30 FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Virginia Expo Center, SGK Gun Shows (757) 483-5385
JUNE 29-30 MARIETTA, GA
Jim Miller Park, Eastman Gun Shows (229) 425-9881
JUNE 29-30 LEESBURG, FL
National Guard Armory, Gun Trader Gun Shows (352) 359-0134
*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.
