From: [j--l--r] at [valerie.isi.edu] (John Walker) Newsgroups: talk.politics.guns Subject: CA: California Rifle & Pistol Assn. (Shameless Plug) Date: 16 Aug 1995 17:54:36 -0700 HELLO EVERYBODY!! Here is an informational piece on the California Rifle & Pistol Assn. (CRPA), the same organization who has been nice enough to provide us with the text of their weekly legislative update over the last month. This is a shameless plug for this organization. An organization which IMNSHO is moving to become more visible than in the past. I say that not because I'm a member, but from conversations that I've had with their people at their home office in Fullerton, CA. I am encouraging any California resident (and anyone from out of state also) to join the CRPA. -------- Enjoy. *************BEGINNING OF INFORMATIONAL PIECE******* WHAT IS THE CALIFORNIA RIFLE AND PISTOL ASSOCIATION?? The California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA) is the Official State Association in California for both the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM). The California Rifle and Pistol Association, founded in 1929 to promote organized shooting, has progressed far beyond that initial goal. Since the founding date, CRPA has grown to a present membership of over 60,000 men, women and young people from all walks of life. CRPA is dedicated to the preservation and defense of the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, which guarantees the right of possession and use of firearms. CRPA imparts a better knowledge of the proper use and care of firearms and each citizen's right to use them. CRPA provides educational information to the public regarding safe and proper use of firearms. CRPA makes Association facilities and personnel available to the public to help in training in the proper use of firearms and to encourage more active participation in organized shooting events. CRPA works with other organizations to insure proper management and respect for our wildlife and public land resources and to encourage public education concerning these rapidly diminishing resources. CRPA sponsors public events that contribute to public awareness of the proper use of firearms and the spirit of cooperation and discipline derived from participating in shooting competition. CRPA actively, through individual committee process, provides education, training and organized competition in ADULT and JUNIOR venues (Action Pistol, Air Gun, Gallery, Highpower Rifle, Pistol, Silhouette Pistol, Silhouette Rifle and Smallbore Rifle). CRPA sponsors ASSOCIATION teams to compete in National Rifle Association and National Board of Rifle Practice National Championships. CRPA sponsors legislation to guarantee firearms ownership and use, wildlife preservation and management, and other concerns pertaining to firearms and hunting in California. CRPA opposes ALL legislation that infringes upon the citizens' right to legally use and possess firearms. CRPA employs and maintains a full-time professional lobbying program in Sacramento to fulfill legislative obligations to the sportsmen of California. Our Manager of Governmental Affairs works diligently to police pending legislation and offer help and advice to all legislators in the State Capitol. CRPA publishes and distributes a monthly magazine, THE FIRING LINE. Through this medium the legislative office in Sacramento keeps CRPA members up-to-date on happenings in the State Capitol. In addition to the "Legislative Watch," THE FIRING LINE contains articles of general interest to members. CRPA employs a full-time Executive Director and appropriate support staff in Fullerton, California to manage the day-to-day operations of the Association. CRPA relies on membership dues, fund raisers, and donations for its operating capital. The legislative program is financed through CRPA membership and donations to the CRPA Sportsmen's Legislative committee. ALL donations to the Sportsmen's Legislative Committee (Firearms Freedom Fund) are used to support pro-gun and hunting legislative issues in California! NONE of this money is used outside of the state! The CRPA is more than just an official state "affiliate" of the National Rifle Association. It is the representative voice of all sportsmen and all firearms owners of California! *************END OF INFORMATIONAL ARTICLE******* As I was saying at the beginning, I encourage ALL California Gun owners to join the CRPA. To join, call them at 1-800-305-CRPA that's 1-800-305-2772 and have your VISA/MASTERCARD handy. Their address/phone number is: California Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. 271 East Imperial Highway, Suite 620 Fullerton California 92635 (714) 992-2772 [phone] (714) 992-2996 [fax] All for now. John W.