Southeast Regional Report - July
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—Bret 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—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
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.
JULY 9—PEARL, MS
(Registered)
JULY 13—SELMA, AL
(Registered)
JULY 13—KINGSPORT, TN
(Registered)
JULY 14—SUDLERSVILLE, MD
(Approved)
JULY 17—SUMTER, SC
(Approved)
JULY 25—CHARLESTON, SC
(Registered)
JULY 27—MEMPHIS, TN
(Registered)
Contact Tiffany King (703) 267-1621 or tking@nrahq.org
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.
JULY 15-19—DELAND, FL
(Handgun/Shotgun)
JULY 15-19—MEMPHIS, TN
(Precision Rifle)
JULY 22-26—PEARL, MS
(Tactical Shooting)
Contact Rudis Amaya (703) 267-1636 or ramaya@nrahq.org
Tuition-Free Armorer Classes
JULY 8-12—FAIRFAX, VA/ASHBURN, VA
(HK UPS Pistol/MP5)
JULY 24—FAIRFAX, VA
(FN SCAR MK16 Rifle)
JULY 29-31—FAIRFAX, VA
(COLT AR15/M16 Rifle)
Contact Tim Cole (703) 267-1626 or tcole@nrahq.org
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.
JULY 6—BLYTHE, GA
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun)
Carol Rosenqvist (706) 781-4392
JULY 7—LOUISVILLE, KY
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol)
Ken Pagano (502) 451-9088
JULY 13—LAKE PARK, FL
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol)
Lisa Schneider (561) 239-3425
JULY 20—JEFFERSONVILLE, KY
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle)
Eva Challis (859) 498-0582
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.
JULY 1—CLARKSVILLE, TN
(Seminar)
Aquil Bey (877) 424-8333
JULY 6—RURAL HALL, NC
(Seminar)
Betty Ashby (336) 969-4867
JULY 13—LOGANVILLE, GA
(Seminar)
Ricky Pawlowski (404) 556-9197
JULY 13—LOGANVILLE, GA
(Instructor Development Workshop)
Ricky Pawlowski (404) 556-9197
JULY 14—FORT MYERS, FL
(Seminar)
W. Dean (239) 357-3437
JULY 19—FORT MYERS, FL
(Instructor Development Workshop)
W. Dean (239) 357-3437
JULY 20—LAKE PARK, FL
(Seminar)
David D’Eugenio (561) 379-8905
JULY 25—MURRAY, KY
(Seminar)
Brent Armstrong (270) 293-1223
JULY 27—CHANTILLY, VA
(Seminar)
Rae Finch (877) 545-0492
AREA SHOOTS
PISTOL
CONYERS, GA – JULY 14
JACKSONVILLE, FL – JULY 21
HAW RIVER, NC – JULY 21
ORANGEBURG, SC – JULY 27
COLUMBIA, TN – JULY 28
SMALLBORE RIFLE
ORLANDO, FL – JULY 6
CUSSETA, GA – JULY 7
CREEDMOOR, NC – JULY 13
COOKEVILLE, TN – JULY 14
HIGH POWER RIFLE
OAK RIDGE, TN – JULY 6
COVINGTON, GA – JULY 6
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – JULY 6
LEWISPORT, KY – JULY 7
COLUMBIA, SC – JULY 14
BROOKSVILLE, FL – JULY 20
BUTNER, NC – JULY 27-28
SILHOUETTE
ROXBORO, NC – JULY 6
CHULUOTA, FL – JULY 14
PINSON, AL – JULY 13
FORT VALLEY, GA – JULY 20
HANCOCK CITY, MS – JULY 20
PALM BAY, FL – JULY 20
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
JULY 6-7 RICHMOND, VA
The Raceway, C&E Gun Shows (540) 951-1344*
JULY 6-7 ORLANDO, FL
Central Florida Fairgrounds, Florida Gun Shows (407) 275-7233*
JULY 6-7 WEST PALM BEACH, FL
South Florida Fairgrounds, Florida Gun & Knife Shows (321) 777-7455
JULY 13-14 FLETCHER, NC
Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Land of the Sky Gun Shows (770) 630-7296*
JULY 13-14 DALTON, GA
Northwest Georgia Trade Center, Eastman Gun Shows (229) 425-9881
JULY 13-14 JACKSONVILLE, NC
American Legion, S&D Gun Shows (252)745-5647
JULY 13-14 GRAY, TN
Appalachian Fairgrounds, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
JULY 13-14 SOMERSET, KY
The Center For Rural Development, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
JULY 13-14 CONCORD, NC
Caabarrus Arena, C&E Gun Shows (540) 951-1344
JULY 13-14 BIRMINGHAM, AL
Birmingham Convention Center, Alabama Gun Collectors (334) 272-1193
JULY 13-14 TALLAHASSEE, FL
North Florida Fairgrounds, Florida Gun Shows (407) 275-7233
JULY 13-14 HAMPTON, VA
Hampton Convention Center, SGK Gun Shows (757) 483-5385
JULY 13-14 NASHVILLE, TN
Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Bill Goodman Gun Shows (502) 538-3900
JULY 20-21 WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD
Howard County Fairgrounds, Silverado Gun Shows (301) 874-5012*
JULY 20-21 SALEM, VA
Salem Civic Center, C&E Gun Shows (540) 951-1344*
JULY 20-21 PALMETTO, FL
Manatee Civic Center, Suncoast Gun Shows (330) 963-6964*
JULY 20-21 CHARLOTTE, NC
Park Expo and Conference Center, C&E Gun Shows (540) 951-1344*
JULY 20-21 MARIETTA, GA
Cobb County Civic Center, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176*
JULY 20-21 JACKSONVILLE, FL
Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Florida Gun Shows (407) 275-7233
JULY 20-21 JACKSON, TN
Jackson Fairgrounds, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
JULY 20-21 LOUISVILLE, KY
Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
JULY 20-21 MELBOURNE, FL
Melbourne Auditorium, Florida Gun & Knife Shows (321) 777-7455
JULY 26-28 CHANTILLY, VA
Dulles Expo Center, C&E Gun Shows (540) 951-1344*
JULY 27-28 DELAND, FL
Volusia County Fairgrounds, Florida Gun & Knife Shows (321) 777-7455
JULY 27-28 GERMANTOWN, TN
Agricenter International, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
JULY 27-28 MIAMI, FL
Dade County Fairgrounds, Florida Gun Shows (407) 275-7233
JULY 27-28 BATESVILLE, MS
Batesville Civic Center, Tri-Lake Productions (662) 934-9077
*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.
