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President Teddy Roosevelt Was An NRA Life Member
Friday, February 19th, 2016NRA First VP Pete Brownell Seeks Third Term on NRA Board
Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 
Grinnell, Iowa (February 16, 2016) – NRA First Vice President and CEO of Brownells, Pete Brownell, announced today that he will seek a third term on the NRA’s Board of Directors. If re-elected, Brownell will likely become NRA President at the 2017 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia.
An NRA Life Member since birth, Brownell, 47, boasts proven NRA leadership experience and is a widely-recognized visionary in the firearm and outdoor industry. Brownell’s service to the NRA began in 2006 when he was nominated to serve on the NRA Membership Committee. Following his election to the board in 2010, Brownell began serving on numerous other committees, including:
President’s Committee on Advancement
Nominating Committee
Sport Shooting Committee
Finance Committee
Law Enforcement Committee
Meeting Site Selection Committee
Publications Policy Committee
Task Force on Industry Relations Committee
Investment Oversight Committee
Proving himself as an ardent defender of the Second Amendment and a powerful voice for the NRA, Brownell was elected the NRA Second Vice President in April 2013. Two years later in 2015, he was elected NRA First Vice President, an office he holds today.
“It’s a distinct honor and privilege to serve the five million members of the National Rifle Association of America,” said Brownell. “I’ve been an NRA member my entire life, literally from day one. I grew up with a passion for firearms and a deep desire to maintain and strengthen our Second Amendment.”
“Defending the Second Amendment rights of good, honest and responsible gun owners is synonymous with protecting the core values that make America great,” added Brownell. “These are the same values our founding fathers envisioned, the same values my grandfather and father fought to protect in the military, and the same values the NRA seeks to safeguard through unwavering support of an individual’s right to own and use firearms.”
“It is my promise to defend these rights to own and use firearms and advance the values of individualism and personal responsibility. I ask for your vote of support.”
Brownell is proud to have received support from prominent members of the firearm community, including host of “Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio,” Tom Gresham.
“It’s a privilege to endorse Pete Brownell for the NRA board,” said Gresham. “Pete brings to the board a lifetime of experience in firearms and business, and his perspective is something we need to help guide the organization in the coming years.”
Brownell has also earned the endorsement of the Iowa Firearms Coalition (IFC), the leading pro-Second Amendment organization in his home state.
“I have enjoyed the unique position of witnessing first hand Pete Brownell’s tireless efforts, and the tremendous energy he expends, defending and advancing the Second Amendment rights of the good citizens of both Iowa and this country,” said Barry Snell, President of the IFC. “Pete’s work in the firearms community has been stellar, and there’s simply no question at all that Pete Brownell needs to be on the NRA board.”
To learn more about Pete Brownell, to get in touch with him or to read more endorsements, visit www.petebrownell.com.
Great American Outdoor Show – NRA Truck Raffle Sweepstakes
Wednesday, February 10th, 2016
NRA is offering a chance to win this 2015 JEEP Wrangle, customized by Jesse James. The package includes two rifles (Nomad 10 in .308 and Nomad 15 in .223) as well as $20,000 in cash.
Great American Outdoor Show 2016
Tuesday, February 9th, 2016NRA’s Great American Outdoor Show is a massive, nine day event held each year in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The NRA estimates that the show will have 250,000 visitors this year. With the crowd I’m seeing, I can believe it. They use almost every square inch of this agricultural center to exhibit and sell, the latest and greatest in shooting, hunting, fishing and recreation equipment and services.
Although it’s mainly hunting related, I made the five hour drive up from the Tidewater of Virginia to check it out.
www.greatamericanoutdoorshow.org
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Friday, April 10th, 2015Our live coverage of the 2015 NRA Annual Meeting starts now.
Vertx Is Giving Away A Custom Armalite Tactical Rifle At The 2015 NRA Anual Exhibit
Wednesday, March 11th, 2015Vertx is giving away a custom Armalite M15TAC18 at the upcoming 2015 NRA Annual Exhibit. The full release can be read below:
Enter to Win at Vertx Booth 261 or Pre-Register Online at Vertx.com
CINCINNATI – March 11, 2015 – A never-before-seen Armalite® M-15 Tactical Rifle will be on display in the Vertx® booth at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibit April 10-12 in Nashville. Featuring Vertx-branded engravings and a custom cerakote in Olive Drab, this firearm is not only one-of-a-kind – it’s up for grabs.
“We’re proud to give away this special Armalite rifle as part of our NRA show sweepstakes,” said Darrell Morrow, vice president of Vertx. “Its sleek design configuration has purpose built into every detail.”
The M15TAC18 rifle is one of Armalite’s finest with a premium 18” stainless steel barrel at the heart of the design. Weighing seven pounds and chambered in 5.56×45 mm, it features a slim, octagonal handguard that sports a full length MIL-STD 1913 12 O’Clock rail for sights and accessories. Unique faded engravings of the Vertx logo are located on the lower receiver and handguard.
“We are pleased to continue our partnership with Vertx,” said Tommy Thacker, president of Armalite. “The synergies our teams have created are unstoppable and the final product is amazing.”
NRA show attendees can enter for a chance to win this custom tactical rifle at the Vertx Booth 261 at the Music City Center. Anyone can pre-register for the promotion online by visiting wearvertx.com/vertx_sweepstakes.aspx.
Teddy Was an NRA Life Member
Sunday, March 1st, 2015
The Panteao AR15 Rifle & Carbine DVD Available Exclusively From The NRA Store
Wednesday, November 26th, 2014Columbia, SC, November 25, 2014 – Panteao Productions is happy to announce the availability of the AR15 Rifle & Carbine DVD at the NRA Store. This ninety minute DVD produced exclusively for the NRA was done with the intent of presenting the AR15 rifle and carbine platform in a clear and straight forward manner.
With the help of Kyle Harth, the video brings the viewer up to speed on the design and more recent innovations in the platform. Kyle is a veteran of the US Army Special Forces and served multiple combat tours and deployed globally in operational, instructional and advisory capacities.
Kyle reviews the history of the AR15 platform, breaks down the overall function of the rifle, barrel lengths and twist rates, the differences between direct gas impingement and piston systems, choices in calibers, the many accessories on the market, and maintenance. If you are new to the AR15 and want to know more about the design and its features, this video is for you. If you already own an AR and want to see what other options are out there, look no further.
The DVD can be ordered online from the NRA Store at: www.nrastore.com/nrastore/ProductDetail.aspx?p=BK+02328&ct=e
