Update:

The 2010 SHOT Show is over and the FCI staff would like to thank everyone who participated in our fundraiser. The winner of our fundraiser was: Mr. Duke Boutwell, Laurel, MS. We would like to offer our congratulations and thanks to Mr. Boutwell for his support as well as his luck in winning a fine rifle.

Introduction of John Sigler:

John Sigler

As we mentioned in our earlier newsletter, former NRA President John Sigler was formally elected to the Board of Directors of FCI at our Board meeting while at the SHOT Show. John has accepted the position of FCI President and has assumed the role of official spokeman on behalf of the fifty caliber shooting sports and we hope all of our supporters will welcome him too.

New FCI Website:

FCI is in the process of reconstructing our website with the goal to make it much more interactive and current to what is going on in the political world of the firearms industry. We hope to have the website up and running very shortly. As soon as it is, we will send everyone a newsletter to make them aware.

NRA Board of Directors Elections:

Most of you may have already received your NRA issue of America’s 1^st Freedom or American Rifleman. If you are a voting member of NRA you will find your ballot inside your magazine to vote for members of the NRA Board of Directors.

The position of holding office as an elected member of the NRA Board of Directors is one of the most important offices in America. The National Rifle Association is the only Civil Rights Organization in America fighting to protect your right as a law abiding gun owner. Your participation in the election process to select those people who will fight for your rights is incredibly important. I view it as important as your vote in a Presidential election. FCI would like to take this opportunity to recommend to you several candidates who are running for election or re-election to the NRA Board of Directors.

FCI Endorsements For Election To The NRA Board of Directors:

Sandra S. Froman  Sandra S. Froman-Tucson, AZ  Former NRA President and strong advocate for the fifty caliber shooting sports. A long time member of the Fifty Caliber Shooters Association (FCSA) and a member of the Advisory Council to the Fifty Caliber Institute (FCI). Member of the NRA Foundation; Former Trustee of the NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund; Co-Founded National Firearms Law Seminar and as you could probably guess, she’s a pretty darn good lawyer! We like Sandy quite a bit and we hope everyone will consider voting for her.

John Burtt, Sen. Johnny Nugent, Tom King  Sen. Johnny Nugent-Lawrenceburg, IN  Strong advocate of the 2nd Amendment and loyal supporter to the Fifty Caliber Institute (FCI). He is a member of the Fifty Caliber Shooters Assn. (FCSA) and a current NRA Board member who sponsored Indiana’s existing "Castle Doctrine" legislation and the nations first ‘lifetime’ carry concealed permit legislation. Johnny (center in photo) has been safeguarding the 2nd Amendment rights of Indiana residents as a state Senator for 29 years.  Tom King-East Greenbush, NY  A current NRA Board member who has demonstrated his leadership potential many times during his tenure as a Board Member. A long time member of the Fifty Caliber Shooters Assn. (FCSA) who has worked closely with the Fifty Caliber Institute (FCI) for several years in his capacity as President of the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association (NYSRPA). The fifty caliber community owes Tom a dept of gratitude for helping defeat anti-fifty caliber legislation each year it has been introduced into the NY State legislature. Tom is also a current candidate for the Board of Directors of FCSA and was recently instrumental in hosting a fifty caliber match in NY state.

 

Graham Hill  Graham Hill-Arlington, VA  A strong supporter of the fifty caliber shooting sports and a member of FCSA. Graham is a disabled shooter who has been recommended by the NRA Nominating Committee for election to the NRA Board. Graham has been working closely with NRA for several years and has demonstrated his support and love for the shooting sports many times in his work on NRA Committees. An avid sportsman and hunter, Graham has always been on the side of law abiding gun owners and is also a current candidate for the Board of Directors for FCSA.

Barrett M82A-1 .416/.50 BMG Semi-Auto: