Ray Chapman

1928 – February 2, 2008 – Chapman Acadamy – Columbia, MO– Friend of Jeff Cooper  the man the late, great Jeff Cooper called “the maestro”  of practical handgun shooting according to Massad Ayoo United States Marine Corps, Pacific Ocean theater, World War II Marine during early stages of the Korean Conflict fireman in Oregon as he … Read more

Prvi Partizan

Prvi Partizan

May 1928 Krcagovo, Serbia 1928 Jakob Posinger – Originally called FOMU 1935 moved to Uzice, Serbia – first privately owned factory in the Balkans WWII facilities were heavily damaged – explosion killed more than 120 people After the war – equipped the National Liberation Army produce over 400 types of small arms ammo unusual and rare cartridges … Read more

MSSA

Missouri Sport Shooting Association since 1928 Missouri State Association for the National Rifle Association (NRA) Missouri State Association for USA Shooting Missouri State Association for  Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Member of the Conservation Federation of Missouri. Missouri Sport Shooting Association 6140 N. Wagontrail Rd. Columbia, MO 65202-9658 https://www.missourisportshooting.org/ Profiles on Minuteman University.com are editorial content … Read more

Kansas State Rifle Association

1928 2015 Constitutional Carry – 6th state 2nd Amendment Protection Act Concealed Carry for Military Personnel Home About the Kansas State Rifle Association The Kansas State Rifle Association (KSRA) is a statewide gun rights and shooting sports organization that lobbies for Kansas gun owners in Topeka. Led for years by longtime president Patricia Stoneking, and … Read more

Hubert Leon “Bill” Richardson

HL Richardson

December 28, 1927 –  January 13, 2020 (92) – Born in Terre Haute, Indiana  married to his beloved late wife Barbara for 57 years served in the United States Navy in World War II – 1975 founded The Gun Owners of America (GOA) – founded Gun Owners of California – 1966-1989 California state senator career was primarily … Read more

Ducks Unlimited

Ducks Unlimited

 1927 Memphis, Tennessee dedicated to the betterment of waterfowl and waterfowling in all of North America   1927 started as an offshoot of the Boone & Crockett Club  until 1930 operated as American Wild Fowlers 1937 Ducks Unlimited (DU) was born 2016  700,000 members Ducks Unlimited, Inc. One Waterfowl Way Memphis, Tennessee, 38120 1-800-45DUCKS ducks.org … Read more

John Boyd

Instructor John Boyd

At a Glance 1927 – 1997 Air Force fighter pilot and strategist who created the OODA loop. Schools USAF Fighter Weapons School (instructor, 1950s) Accomplishments Korean War F-86 pilot Wrote the first manual on jet aerial combat (1960) Energy-Maneuverability theory behind the F-15 and F-16 OODA loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act Books Aerial Attack Study … Read more

Robert E. Peterson

Robert Peterson

September 10, 1926 – March 23, 2007 (80) California Robert E. Peterson Publisher Jan 1948 Hot Rod magazine started Motor Trend 1958 – Guns & Ammo Magazine – added a “Keep & Bear Arms” section Ken Elliot 1970s Petersen Motorama Cars of the Stars on Hollywood Boulevard June 1994 Petersen Automotive Museum opened 1996 sold … Read more

SAAMI

Sporting Arms and Ammu

Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute founded in 1926 an association of the nation’s leading manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and components. Founded at the request of the federal government and tasked with: Creating and publishing industry standards for safety, interchangeability, reliability and quality Coordinating technical data Promoting safe and responsible firearms use About SAAMI The … Read more

John David Dingell Jr.

John Dingell

(born July 8, 1926)– 1955 – 2015 United States House of Representatives– 1968 Urged the NRA to fight for 2nd Amendment rights & the concept of the NRA ILA– former board member of the National Rifle Association– For many years, Dingell received an A+ rating from the NRA Born in Colorado Served in Congress for Michigan  longest-ever serving … Read more