NRA 2016 ANNUAL MEETINGS & EXHIBITS

At the NRA's Convention in Louisville, KY May 20-21-22, 2016  we represented the Winchester Arms Collectors Assoc. with our display.  The display was titled 'EXAMPLES OF THE WINCHESTER  "HOTCHKISS", PROTOTYPES TO SPORTING MODELS, 1876 TO 1915'.  At this convention the NRA provides a special section for displays put on primarily by Collector's organizations.  Setup starts on Thursday morning until later that evening.   Displays are judged for prestigious awards which are presented on Sunday morning.  Judging starts on Friday morning at 7:30 (the public arrives at 9:00) and continues throughout the day. In the Club's name we proudly won "BEST EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT, ANTIQUE ARMS".  The show ended at 5:00 PM Sunday.  The show was attended by over 80,000 people and as you can imagine it is a very busy time for those displaying in our area and throughout the show.  Included here are some photos for your enjoyment.

   

Dakota Gun Collectors February 13 & 14, 2016

As usual the weather was very cold but doable.  We took our Lee Straight Pull display and had a great time talking to the public. Our display was rewarded by a tie for third place.  The 800 table show was well organized and very well attended. The Winchester Arms Collectors had a special invitation and we were represented by our President, 1st VP and 2nd VP and

about 60 members using 100 tables.  
We will be back next year.