South Central 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
Southern Region Director—Al Hammond
(386) 462-5421; ahammond@nrahq.org
AR—Greg Stephens
(501) 366-0293; gstephens@nrahq.org
CO—Gwen Chermack
(719) 539-9574; gchermack@nrahq.org
KS—Rick Chrisman
(913) 294-9956; rchrisman@nrahq.org
LA—Dick Kingsafer
(601) 794-0068; dkingsafer@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
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. 16—GRAND JUNCTION, CO
(Instructor Development Workshop)
Guy Masterson (970) 270-8540
MAR. 30—SEDALIA, MO
(Instructor Development Workshop)
Earl Cadle (660) 473-6949
MAR. 30—RICHMOND, TX
(Seminar)
Jason MacDonald (951) 723-0357
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. Visit www.nrahq.org/law or e-mail lead@nrahq.org for more information.
MAR. 4-8—HENRYETTA, OK
(Handgun/Shotgun)
MAR. 11-15—SAN ANTONIO, TX
(Select-Fire)
Contact Tim Cole at (703) 267-1626 or tcole@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 logon to www.nrahq.org/clubs/index.asp.
Arkansas Rifle and Pistol Ass’n
David Joyner, President (479) 263-6665; davidj@specent.com
Colorado State Shooting Ass’n
Tony Fabian, President (303) 663-9339; fabianlaw@qwestoffice.net
Kansas State Rifle Ass’n
Patricia Stoneking, President (913) 667-3044; pstoneking@ksraweb.org
Louisiana Shooting Ass’n
Daniel Zelenka II, President (504) 421-1323; dzelenka@couhigpartners.com
Missouri Sport Shooting Ass’n
Lee Koester, Secretary/ Treasurer (573) 449-2849; leekoester@hotmail.com
New Mexico Shooting Sports Ass’n, Inc.
Anthony Trennel, President (505) 856-6574; ttrennel@msn.com
Oklahoma Rifle Ass’n
Charles Smith, Executive Director (405) 324-8498; okgun@cox.net
Texas State Rifle Ass’n
Stephen Hall, Executive Director (512) 615-4116; execdir@tsra.com
AREA SHOOTS
PISTOL
AMARILLO, TX – MAR. 9
KANSAS CITY, MO – MAR. 10
GUNNISON, CO – MAR. 30-31
ACTION PISTOL
HOLMWOOD, LA – MAR. 16
SMALLBORE RIFLE
AMARILLO, TX – MAR. 16-17
AIR GUN
AMARILLO, TX – MAR. 16-17
ROSENBERG, TX – MAR. 17
BB GUN
JOHNSON CITY, TX – MAR. 8-9
HIGH POWER RIFLE
CARTHAGE, TX – MAR. 2
DONALDSONVILLE, LA – MAR. 16
GONZALES, LA – MAR. 24
SILHOUETTE
COLUMBUS, TX – MAR. 9
HOUSTON, TX – MAR. 31
For more information, contact Tonia Forte at (703) 267-1466 or tforte@nrahq.org. For a complete listing, see www.shootingsportsusa.com.
GUNSHOWS
MAR. 2-3 JACKSONVILLE, AR
Expo Center, RK Shows (563) 927-2233
MAR. 2-3 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds, Metcalf Gun Shows (918) 272-1119*
MAR. 2-3 SAN ANTONIO, TX
San Antonio Events Center, SAXET Gun Shows (361) 289-2256*
MAR. 2-3 LEWISVILLE, TX
Lewisville Event Center, Premier Gun Shows (817) 732-1194
MAR. 2-3 PASADENA, TX
Pasadena Convention Center, High Caliber Gun Shows (281) 331-5969*
MAR. 2-3 PRATT, KS
Ninnescah Valley Gun Club, Pratt County 4-H Building (620) 508-6219
MAR. 8-10 SWEETWATER, TX
Nolan County Coliseum, Sweetwater Rifle & Pistol (325) 235-7572
MAR. 9-10 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Prospectors Sertoma, Event Center at Rustic Hills (719) 630-3976
MAR. 9-10 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Borchard Fairgrounds, SAXET Gun Shows (361) 289-2256*
MAR. 9-10 SPRINGDALE, AR
NW Arkansas Convention Center, RK Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 9-10 LAWTON, OK
Comanche County Fairgrounds, Metcalf Gun Shows (918) 272-1119*
MAR. 9-10 CANTON, TX
Civic Center, G&S Promotions (918) 659-2201
MAR. 9-10 HOUSTON, TX
Brown Convention Center, Premier Gun Shows (817) 732-1194*
MAR. 9-10 WICHITA, KS
Kansas Pavilions, Chisholm Trail Antique Gun Ass’n (888) 851-0888
MAR. 9-10 TOPEKA, KS
Kansas Expo Centre, RK Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 16-17 DENVER, CO*
Denver Merchandise Mart, Tanner Gun Shows (303) 756-3467
MAR. 16-17 WICHITA, KS
Cessna Activity Center, RK Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 16-17 CONWAY, AR
Faulkner County Fairgrounds, G&S Promotions (918) 659-2201
MAR. 16-17 SPRINGFIELD, MO
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, RK Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 16-17 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds, OKC Gun Show (405) 842-3277
MAR. 16-17 TULSA, OK
Exchange Center, RK Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 16-17 AMARILLO, TX
Civic Center, TX Gun & Knife (830) 285-0575
MAR. 16-17 FORT WORTH, TX
Will Rogers Center, Lone Star Gun Shows (214) 635-2009
MAR. 16-17 LONGVIEW, TX
Maude Cobb Activity Center, Classic Arms Productions (214) 624-8577
MAR. 16-17 ODESSA, TX
Coliseum Grounds, Permian Basin Gun Show (432) 550-4835
MAR. 16-17 SAINT LOUIS, MO
Saint Charles Convention Center, Saint Louis Weapon Collectors (314) 846-0751
MAR. 16-17 PASADENA, TX
Pasadena Convention Center, Premier Gun Shows (817) 732-1194*
MAR. 16-17 SEDALIA, MO
Convention Hall, Big Boys Gun Show (660) 668-4820
MAR. 23-24 PHARR, TX
El Centro Mall, SAXET Gun Shows (361) 289-2256*
MAR. 23-24 KANSAS CITY, MO
KCI Expo, RK Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 23-24 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
TNT Building, RK Shows (563) 927-8176
MAR. 23-24 CENTER, TX
Windham Civic Center, G&S Promotions (918) 659-2201
MAR. 23-24 HOUSTON, TX
Brown Convention Center, High Caliber Gun Shows (281) 331-5969*
MAR. 23-24 SAN ANTONIO, TX
Freeman Expo, Premier Gun Shows (817) 732-1194*
MAR. 23-24 PRATT, KS
Pratt County Fairgrounds, Knights of Columbus Council #3058 (620) 770-1148
MAR. 23-24 BROWNWOOD, TX
Coliseum, Silver Spur Gun Shows (806) 253-1322
Dates and locations subject to change—contact the show before traveling. 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.
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.
