COME TO THE STATE CONVENTION

In just a few days the Oklahoma Rifle Association will be convening the 2009 ORA State Convention in Oklahoma City. Those who have attended during previous years look forward to again join with other individuals who value the “The Right to Keep and Bear Arms” as they do.

The Convention Committee under the guidance of ORA Vice President Dale E. Schuster have done a great job of planning an event will provide memorable moments for every attendee.

I recently received a telephone call from some like-minded people in New Hampshire. They inquired about our state and its gun laws. I advised that Oklahoma was, indeed, a gun friendly state and recounted some of our achievements, i.e., state firearms pre-emption and concealed carry. We covered the many shooting disciplines and then they inquired if out-of-stators could attend. I told them we would be delighted to have out of state guests. Within a week I received their requests for tickets for them, their son and his wife.

Members who live around the state can’t use the excuse of distance to come to the State Convention when people from far away New Hampshire are willing to make the trip.

We have some highly informative seminars on the schedule beginning at 1:00 PM. At 6:30 we will host our annual Awards Banquet with U.S. Senator Tom Coburn as our keynote speaker. With all the things going on in our nation’s capitol, his presentation is bound to be filled with information.

And to top off the evening we have a silent auction with some great items for the shooter and hunter.

Order your tickets today. I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 22.