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Meeting Dates: January 12-13 & March 9-10

Highlights of theCollector Invitational Shows Page 8

Winchester Model 21 Master engraved by

Ben ShostleFrom the collection of

48 year Member Phillip F. Flannagan.

Photo by Chris Rohal, Director

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I began going to OGCA in the early 1970s both in Columbus and Canton. I loved to walk the show looking for inter-esting guns and learning more and more. I tran-sitioned from S&W to Trap-doors and Civil

War firearms, and then to World War I and World War II. I then became interested in Win-chester lever guns and Colt SAs. My current collection remains eclectic containing exam-ples of all of the above.

I joined OGCA in 1974 at The Canton Civic Center. I lived in Canton at the time and was working in health care. I spent 50 years in the healthcare field starting out as an orderly and ending up as a CEO, retiring a few years ago. I met my wife Flo, of 52 years, in the health-care field. She was my boss at the time and re-mains so today. (I figured out early that happy wife means happy life.)

When the kids were five I started bringing them to the shows. After all, it made it easier to leave the house! (I’m sure members with young families can relate to that.) At the time the shows moved to the I-X Center, work took me to Cincinnati, but I remained a regular par-ticipant going to most meetings in Brook Park. Flo and I now have seven grandchildren. My son, Michael, is an active member, and with Flo working in the registration area over the last eight years it has truly become a family affair. Flo and I are also highly involved in our church and I serve as president of the pastoral Council.

I’ve been a table holder for about the last eight years, and I see a whole different side of the show from behind a table as well as from my point of view as a director, officer and now as your new president. I did my first display last year at the Winchester Arms Collectors “show within our show” and I learned a lot. I did an-other display again this year, “Special Order 1873” and learned even more. Although I will admit it can be a little intimidating at first, it is a great experience and I would encourage you to display this year in May even if you’ve never done it before. There are so many peo-ple including Display Show Chairman, Sean McCarter that are willing to provide guidance and direction (see article page 3).

As a member of the Winchester Arms Col-lectors Association and the Ruger Owners & Collectors Society I am proud to see the dis-plays highlighted in this newsletter, along with those of the American Thompson Collectors Association. Enjoy the photos and mark your calendar for our July and September 2019 col-lector invitational shows, and see what it’s all about.

As a Benefactor member of the NRA I want to thank those of you who shouldered the efforts to defend the Second Amendment in the mid term elections. Whether you did the heavy lift-ing or simply voted, I thank you on behalf of our entire Board of Directors. If we want to continue our ability to collect and enjoy fire-arms we cannot let up on these efforts. Infact, be sure to read the “Important alert” on the back cover.

I also want to take the opportunity to recog-nize all the past and current directors and of-ficers. Their efforts have made us the largest and best private gun collecting organization in the world. Present membership stands at about 18,000 members!

I’m happy to say that our January meeting falls later in the month this year. Mark your calendar for January 12 and 13th. There’s noth-ing better than attending a gun show and get-ting out of the house when the weather is cold and dreary. You never know what treasures you might find. Springfield, Ohio, member, Tim Provens was kind enough to share with us an impressive story about his search for his dad‘s Luger that held great sentimental value (page 5). Tim is a man that was truly focused on a hunt, and this is what it is all about.

This holiday season Flo and I wish you the op-portunity to share the holidays with your loved ones, safe traveling, and a healthy new year.

See you in January,

Fred Kolb,President

AFFILIATED WITH THE NRA AND CMP

Inside Page A Message from the New President 2 Changes to Display Show 3Are your Dues Current? 4 OGCA PAC 4Found After 45 Years 5 Results Of Director Elections 6Charter Bus to NRA Indy 6Book on Winchester Model 07 7Highlights from the Invitational Shows 8Passing of Robert Pogue 10 Safety Reminders 10 Guest Pass Forms 11Table Application 13Passages 15 Important Alert 16

OFFICERSPRESIDENT

Fred L. Kolb

FIRST VICE PRESIDENTSherman M. Kirkland, III

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Terrie Hill

SECRETARY Charles D. Rush

TREASURER

Anita Rieger DIRECTORS

2019-2020-2021 Christopher Rohal

Rodney Kirian G. Martin Capito, Sr.

2018-2019-2020 Charles R. Benton

Thomas E. Bowersox Sean A. McCarter

Anthony Zinsmayer

2017-2018-2019 Timothy D. Inwood Charles D. Metcalf

Director EmeritusFrank Kern

BUSINESS OFFICEOGCA, P.O. Box 670406

Sagamore Hills, OH 44067-0406

Laura Knotts, Business Mgr. PH: (330) 467-5733 Fax: (330) 467-5793

Email: ogca@ogca.comWeb: www.ogca.com

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Inform them of the Rules!)

A Message From Our NEW President

SAVE THE DATE! OGCA Members Recognition

Banquet. May 11, 2019Lobby of the Holiday Inn, at the

Roberts Centre ComplexGuest Speaker Phil Schreier,

Sr. Curator of the NRA MuseumsMore information in your next Newsletter!

OGCA President Fred Kolb at the September 2018

WACA Invitational

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We’re already working hard planning the OGCA Annual Display Show and have made exciting changes to the catego-ries. Hopefully these changes will help inspire more collectors to set up a Dis-play. Please take a look at the categories and judging criteria and consider shar-ing your collection with others through the May 11-12 Display Competition.

This year, the “Display Show” judging will be divided into four categories, in-stead of three. The categories are:1. Antique – guns made before 18982. Pre-World War II – guns made from 1898 to 19453. Post-World War II – guns made from 1946 to the present4. Military – guns manufactured for the military.

The period of post 1898 was divided into two categories to reflect the differences in firearms pre and post-war and col-lectors’ recognition that these time pe-riods represent different eras in firearms manufacture. A first-place award will be made in each category.

The theme of this year’s Display Show is “Competition Guns”. Competition

guns represent the highest level of manufacturing ca-pabilities and often received enhanced embellishment, making them very interest-ing. In addition, many have great stories. Following the theme is not required for dis-playing and points will not be subtracted injudging for not following the theme.

It does take effort to display. But it has rewards, and not just what OGCA dis-tributes. The Display Show provides the opportunity to put forth your collection which took hard work, significant time commitment and years of study to as-semble, to discuss with other enthusi-asts. You will meet people you did not know who share your interest and ones who are just interested to learn about your guns and passion. This is a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dis-cussion with others about your hobby. If you get really lucky, you will be intro-duced to someone you did not know, who has a very special gun that they are willing to sell to you. Often owners of special guns, want them to go to people who they know will genuinely appreciate them. Such connections have happened many times at the Display Shows. The displays will be judged by three judges. The judges will use the following criteria in judging the displays:

EDUCATIONAL FACTORS:

A. Title: Is the title clearly visible and does it reflect the contents of the display? 30 points

B. Contents: Is the display explained with supplementary text in a well balanced manner (i.e. is it too much to digest or just right?) 60 points

C. Labeling: Are individual items properly and adequately identified? 30 points

D. Collector Importance/Historical Significance. 90 points

E. Material Of The Display (Weapons) 1) Completeness: 90 points 2) Condition: How does condition compare to material available? Have any items been restored? 60 points 3) Rarity Of Items Displayed: 90 points 4) Related Items and Accoutre- ments: 90 points 5) General Appeal: Are neatness, general appearance, relative skill and creativity evidenced in presentation of the display? 60 points

Total points available: 600

In assembling your display, it is impor-tant to keep the judging criteria in mind, and to assemble it in an integrated man-ner from the guns, to accoutrements, to labeling, and the display title.

Please consider displaying and con-tributing to a great tradition at OGCA. For further information contact Sandra Schwab at the Business Office, 330-467-5733. Display show Packets will be available by request through the busi-ness office February 1st, 2019.

Exciting Changes to the Annual Display Show!By Sean McCarter Display Show Chairman 2019

Sean McCarter with his 2017 display “J.H. Brown Standard Military Rifle 1883 and the end of the

Creedmoor/International Matches.”

Below: Display by Ken and Diane Leonard “A Celebration of Diversity”, First Place Antique, 2016.

Above: “The Luger Pistol in Swit-zerland” by John Eckert won First Place Military in 2015.

Above: 2016 First Place Modern, “Colts Plastics Division” by Brett Kramer.

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Like the Minutemen of Revolutionary War times, OGCA members recognized the threats to liberty, and gave their sup-port to the recent PAC raffle. We had a record turnout of members buying raffle tickets to help support Ohio political can-didates who are committed to help pre-serve our Constitution.

The PAC committee was able to give more financial support than ever to those political candidates who have shown that they respect the Constitu-tion and especially the Second Amend-ment. Thanks to you, the vast majority of these candidates were successful in the midterm elections. Like the Minute-men of old, however, we know that the fight is not over. We face a situation where our time honored values are be-ing attacked constantly by people who promulgate divisiveness and hatred. We

must continue our financial support for those who can help us in this fight, and who will continue to be an advocate for our beliefs. As Chairman of the PAC committee, I am proud to have been able to build upon the strong foundation that Frank Becker and others started. We will con-tinue to offer great value and selection on clothing and other OGCA branded items in the PAC store. All of the profits from the PAC store go to support our po-litical candidates. Please look over our merchandise every meeting. I think you may find something that you will like. A portion of our raffle proceeds, by Ohio law, must support non-profit and charitable organizations as well as po-litical candidates. We are proud that we have been able to provide funding for an

Ohio organization, Dogs4Warriors, so that they could acquire, train and bring together a service dog for a wounded veteran. We have also supported youth firearms training through the NRA Gun Collectors Endowment Foundation, the MAPS Air Museum at the Akron/Canton airport, and the Cody Firearms Museum. We really need your help for next year’s raffle more than ever. Please consider donating a collectible firearm to the raffle for 2019. Our enemies are not going away, and we all need to work together to defeat them. May God Bless America!

Tony ZinsmayarPAC Chairman

Below: A few photos from the September meeting of the 2018 PAC Raffle winners.

Like Minutemen, OGCA Members Come Through

PAC Chairman, Tony Zinsmayer giving the drum a good stir before the first drawing.

Third Prize winner Jonathan Ward proudly holding his prize, the Colt 1903.

Paul Anielski was able to claim the 6th prize at the September meeting. The Grey Wolf custom hand made knife.

Don’t miss out on re upping your dues! There are several convenient

ways to pay your dues: online, via mail, phone or in person at a show.

If you mailed in your dues but have not received your badge before the Janu-ary meeting, know that your 2018 badge is good for admission throughout the Jan. 2019 show. (It generally takes 4-6

weeks for processing.) Call anytime with questions (330) 467-5733.

1-year dues: $401-year Active Duty Military: Free(Enclose rank, branch, duty station)3-year dues: $95 (saves $25)5-year dues: $150 (saves $50)Life Membership: $700Sr. Life (65 yrs.+): $400

Mail to: OGCA, P.O. Box 670406, Saga-more Hills, OH 44067. Pay Online: www. ogca.com. Via Phone: (330) 467-5733.

After January 15th, newsletters and oth-er mailings will not be mailed until dues are current. If payment is not received by March 31, 2019, the name of the nonpaying member will be purged from our files and can be reinstated only by paying a minimum of 3 years dues by December 31, 2019.

Your annual dues statement was enclosed with the interim mailing back in October. We need and appreciate your support. Thank you!

Are Your Dues Current?

Officer Sherman Kirk-land, III, with first place winner Lynn Lustig and his Inland WW II M-1 Carbine.

Thank you for all your support!

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My dad, James Provens, sold his P08 Luger in 1973 to a coin dealer from Cincinnati, who happened to be at the Upper Valley Mall in Springfield. It was a “bring back” captured German sidearm that Dad was able to carry home after nearly 18 months overseas, with 2 copies of the capture papers indicating the serial number #998. Dad wanted a riding mower and thought little of the relic, so off it went. A few weeks later I found out what he had done and to say I was disappointed is a gross understatement. After contacting the coin shop who had already sold the gun to someone unknown, the trail went cold and I realized I would not likely ever see it again.

Dad entered the European theater at Normandy as an Armored Division replacement in July of 1945 just before St. Lo fell to the US (on 25 July). He had joined the 2nd Armored, at Tidworth Barracks in England two weeks prior, and joined up with the 82nd Reconnaissance

Battalion, C Company. In fact, St. Lo was liberated by the American Army the day after Dad landed on Normandy Beach. (He always claimed to have something to do with that!) More action was to be seen in constant battle the next 9 months through France, Belgium, and Germany. The 82nd Recon was the unit that closed off the front tip of the Bulge in Belgium at the town of Hoffalize. The 2nd Armored was also the first American unit to enter Berlin.

Dad was to later earn a Purple Heart (he was wounded near Aachen, Germany), European Campaign metal with the silver star, Victory medal, and others along the way.

My long search for #998 began sometime later with trips to local gun shows, coin shops and anywhere a Luger might be

found. I surely had looked at thousands of Lugers over those 45 years, but to be perfectly honest I never expected to ever see it again. But I never gave up hope.

My luck changed on 6 Jan 2018 at The Ohio Gun Collectors show in Wilmington Ohio, when I walked into the show room as usual with hundreds of display tables of firearms, and collector items. The very first table I saw on entering the show room was the table of Mr. David Rachwal’s “Handguns of the World”, with a neatly arranged stack of Lugers. So I began my usual casual search there examining the two-digit serial numbered parts on the back of the chamber just above the rear sight. I was a little shocked when I looked at the third Luger and saw a “98” as the last two numbers, so I asked Mr. Rachwal if I could take a closer look at the frame for the complete serial number, not really expecting to see a 998. I can’t remember exactly what did happen after seeing 998 on the frame, except complete and utter disbelief!! All the numbers matched and the gun was in pristine condition, just as I remembered it. The barrel looked like it had never even been fired. Trying to keep a straight face, I eventually regained some composure and asked Mr. Rachwal what he would take for the piece. I of course wasn’t leaving the table without it.

So, it is now home where it belongs and never to leave the family again, hopefully. Unfortunately, Dad lost his long fight with Parkinson’s disease in 2002 and Mom passed in 2006, so they were not here to share in my excitement. We all would have had a good laugh!

By: Member Tim ProvensSpringfield, Ohio

#998 with a copy of the capture paper dated 6 Dec 1945

Members of Dad’s C Co., 1st Platoon, in the Battle of the Bulge, who were on a recon patrol and cut off behind German lines for three days. Dad is on the far left with the Luger on his webbed belt clearly visible. The man to Dad’s left is Boyd Thomson with a side of beef that was “liberated” from an unsuspecting German supply wagon that unfortunately passed by. They were all fortunate to make it back to Company HQ, three days later.

FOUND AFTER45 YEARS

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New Law Waives CCW Fees for Military, Vets

Results of the Nov. Election of DirectorsThe annual election for the OGCA Board of Directors was held at the November 2018 meeting.

We want to thank everyone who took the time to cast a ballot. The result of the election was Chris Rohal in first place, followed by Rodney Kirian and G. Martin Capito. Congratulations to these dedicated members who will hold the three year Director term of 2019-2021.

In addition, the following officers were unanimously elected by the Board of Di-rectors: Fred Kolb, President; Sherman Kirkland, III, First Vice President; Anita Rieger, Treasurer; and Charles Rush, Secretary.

We are always looking for hard working, dedicated members who are willing to roll up their sleeves and take on a lead-ership role on behalf of The Ohio Gun

Collectors Association. Our new First Vice President, Sherman Kirkland, III, serves as Chairman of the Nominating Committee and will have Director Nomi-nation forms at the March meeting. But, you need not wait until then. Stop and see him at his tables at N 2-3 (look for the orange flag). You must be an Ohio resident and a member for at least five years.

MEMBER NAME ______________________________________ MEMBER #______________PHONE NUMBER (____)_______________ EMAIL ______________________________MAILING ADDRESS (only if it has changed) _______________________________________ _______________________________________

APRIL 27, 2019 NRA INDY # ________ of Seats x $35.00 = Total $___________ Visa/MasterCard/Discover #_______________________________________ EXP. Date _____/____ 3 Digit Code _______Authorized Signature (for credit card) _________________________________

Mail to: OGCA/NRA INDY BUS,

P.O. Box 670406Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

Make your reservation now and leave the driving to us! OGCA has reserved a charter bus for a one day trip to the NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits in Indianapolis, IN, Saturday, April 27, 2019.

The bus will depart from the Roberts Centre parking lot at 8:00 AM sharp! This departure location allows mem-bers the option to drive to the RCC early morning and park in the back or gravel lot or reserve a room at the Holi-day Inn or nearby hotel. The charter will drop you off at the Indiana Convention Center approximately 10:45 AM. Enjoy the whole day there and then board the bus at 5:30 PM to depart back to the RCC parking lot to arrive approximately 8:15 PM Saturday evening.

Cost for this day trip is $35.00 round trip,

per person. Seats are limited so don’t delay. We expect them to fill fast, but due to cost we will have to cancel the bus if it is not half full by April 1st, 2019. All checks & credit cards will be held un-til we know it is a “go.”

Fill out the form below and mail it to arrive no later than April 1st, 2019 to: OGCA, P.O. Box 670406, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067. Or, call us at (330) 467-5733 to

reserve via credit card. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations on or after April 1st, 2019. Detailed instruc-tions will be mailed to you two weeks prior.

What a great way to visit Len Antar-is and see his display representing OGCA on Collectors Row, with “Span-ish Gold” which took First Place (Mod-ern) and the prestigious Members’ Choice Award at the 2017 OGCA An-

nual Display Show. Len has some sur-prises in store for this highly educational and unique exhibit on the art of gold damascening.

Look for more information in the next newsletter, and in the meantime consid-er what fun you will have on the OGCA bus.

Office Use

Ck#/ Auth. _________ Date Rec. _________

OGCA/NRA INDY BUS TRIP FORM - APRIL 27, 2019

NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits, Indy 2019Charter Bus - Day Trip

Did you know that military service members and honorably discharged veterans no longer have to pay a fee to get a concealed handgun license in Ohio?

This is good news for our many vet-erans and active duty members who will now save $67 for an initial license

and $50 for renewal of a permit. In ad-dition, those who have military experi-ence with firearms will no longer have to take the eight-hour course to get a concealed handgun permit. Both were part of SB 81 which lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to pass in 2018 and was allowed to become law without the signature of Governor Kasich.

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B e c a u s e factory am-m u n i t i o n has not been avail-able for over 20 years, I started writ-ing this book in 2007 to create load-ing data for the .351 Winchester

using modern cases, bullets and pow-ders. This research would then also pro-vide sources of supply for these compo-nents.

The project then developed into much more. One of the issues that is a con-stant on the internet is the difficulty of reassembling the bolt and bolt spring without the factory tools. Firearms As-sembly 3: The NRA Guide to Rifles and

Shotguns warns against removing the bolt and bolt spring as reassembly is difficult without the factory tools. They, however, do not tell you or show what the factory tools are.

I took two trips to the Buffalo Bill His-torical Center in Cody, Wyoming and searched through the Winchester ar-chives to find a print of the factory tools. The tools are easily made with hand tools and are drawn out in this book. Re-assembly of the bolt and bolt spring then becomes a two minute job.

The loads were developed by the Ac-curate Powder Company and duplicate factory velocity. The chronographing was done by me. All the sources of sup-ply are listed.

Full title of this 107 page book is Win-chester Model 07 Self-Loading .351 Cal-iber: Its Past and Its Future with Modern Brass, Bullets and Powders.

This book has a total of nine chapters on the history of the rifle, performance in the game fields and accuracy tests with a scoped rifle. Especially amazing was the research which disclosed that almost everything that has been written about this rifle and cartridge by gun writ-ers in the past, during its production life, is inaccurate. This soft copy book containing full col-or photos is currently still in print by a small independent print shop, but once they are gone it will not be back. If you would like to inquire about obtaining a copy, you may contact me by email: lspeckin@4n6.com.

Leonard Speckin is one of our newest firearm author members. He retired from the Michigan State Police as a De-tective First Lieutenant after 25 years of service. He is a 1968 graduate of the Colt Factory Armorer’s School and the Smith & Wesson Factory Armorer’s School. After his retirement from the State Police he founded Speckin Fo-rensic Laboratories He is still active in shooting scene reconstruction cases. Leonard will be joining us at the May 11-12, 2019 Meeting during the Annual Display Show or with the Winchester Arms Collectors Association when they return again next September. Feel free to stop by and get a signed copy. He will be glad to help with any questions you may have about your 1907.

Mail to: OGCA/NRA INDY BUS,

P.O. Box 670406Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

Ck#/ Auth. _________ Date Rec. _________

From the left: Members Tim Knepshield, Steve Colson, and Chris Mangen fromThe Ohio Hunter &Trapper Education Instructors Association attended our No-vember meeting in conjunction with ODNR to help promote and raise funds for their pilot program “Teach the Hunt Ohio” which serves adults and youth by tak-ing them over the hump from just getting a license to range training and mentored hunts. For more information on their program please visit their website: http://wild-life.ohiodnr.gov/education-and-outdoor-discovery/hunter-andtrapper-education.

This Annie Oakley Center Foundation display was made possible at the November meeting thanks to several OGCA members. The nonprofit foundation promotes the memory of this exceptional female role model, and creates exhibits in cooperation with the Garst Museum of Darke County, Ohio. For more infor-mation visit https://annieoakleycenterfoundation.com, and look for their display again at the January meeting.

Winchester Model 07 Self-Loading .351 Caliber - A Book by Leonard Speckin

Friends and family of the late Sherman Kirkland, Jr., gathered at the September meeting to dedicate a me-morial plaque in honor of this great leader who served OGCA for many decades including as President 1992-1993.

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“1873 Winchester, The Gun that Won the West” collection by James Glover of PA, was awarded 2nd Place.

Outstanding Display Award went to “1886 Winchester Musket” one of the rarest of all Winchester Lever Actions, from the col-lections of WACA/OGCA member James Glover.

WACA First Vice President Jim Curlovic put this Midwestern Show together for all to enjoy!

WACA/OGCA member Thomas J. Deiotte. Jr. put together this wonderful display representing the “Winchester Big Bore 94,

375 Winchester, Top Eject Model 1979-1982.”

ROCS/OGCA member Gene Links with his 1st Place display in the Novice Class “1976 Liberty Ruger”.

Robert Segel gave several excellent presentations on the Machine Guns of WWI during the July meet-ing.

1st generation production drums and a Colt era Thompson blank adaptor.

The American Thompson Association displayed differ-ent variations of Thompsons. Pictured here, is just a

sampling of Models 1919s. “Evolution to Perfect.”

ROCS/OGCA member Chuck Vaughn was awarded 1st Place Intermediate Class for his collaborative

display “Chief AJ Fine - Tuned 10/22’s” HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE OGCA 2018 INVITATIONAL SHOWS

Variations of WWII Experimental Thompsons displyed by The American Thompson Association.

Or friends from the Cody Firearms Museum: Jessica Bennett (standing), Firearms Records Specialist, Ma-

ria Tekolsti, and Danny Michael, Assistant Curator.

WACA/OGCA member Fred Kolb displayed this beautiful “Winchester Special Order 1873.”

ROCS members at the July meeting came from all over the country.

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WACA/OGCA member Charles Roy Brown, Jr., took home 1st Place for this his collection titled “Winchester Carbines”

WACA/OGCA members Jennifer and Gary Golealways bring interesting antique Winchester merch! WACA/OGCA member Mark Jones of MI had some great

Winchester branded items in his collection.

WACA/OGCA member Thomas J. Deiotte. Jr. put together this wonderful display representing the “Winchester Big Bore 94,

375 Winchester, Top Eject Model 1979-1982.”

1st Place Advanced Class was awarded to ROCS/OGCA member Mark Rendina for his “Ruger No. 3S” display.

ROCS/OGCA member Bill Hamm was awarded “Best Ruger of the Show” for his Inscribed Bearcat #16, that is one of three, two digit serial numbered Rugers. His display was appropriately titled “A litter of Three Very Fine Cats”.

The American Thompson Association displayed differ-ent variations of Thompsons. Pictured here, is just a

sampling of Models 1919s. “Evolution to Perfect.”

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE OGCA 2018 INVITATIONAL SHOWS

Or friends from the Cody Firearms Museum: Jessica Bennett (standing), Firearms Records Specialist, Ma-

ria Tekolsti, and Danny Michael, Assistant Curator.

WACA/OGCA member Art Thiss won the Best Single Gun Award for his 1876 Winchester that was owned by Gull who was one of Sitting Bull’s men at Custer’s Last Stand.

Fayetteville County Sheriff Department, West Union, Iowa. Thompson Sub Machine gun and accoutrements.

Blish patent pistol which was the basis for the breach lock system in the Thompson Sub Machine Gun.

ROCS members at the July meeting came from all over the country.

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Safety RemindersFor everyone’s safety, observe all federal firearms laws, and safety rules of OGCA. Every firerm accident is avoidable and below are some of the most important rules to know before you go. We want everyone to enjoy their visit. 1. Unload, deactivate, remove clips and magazines before you

leave home. 2. Every firearm must be unloaded and incapable of discharge of

any type of projectile, bullet, etc. This includes airguns which may not be cocked, or charged with air. No loaded clips or magazines. No loaded CCWs (Concealed Carry Weapons.)

3. Bows and arrows are prohibited.4. No accessories or parts to simulate full automatic fire. 5. All firearms/airguns brought to the meeting hall must be

presented at the Gun Tie Desk located at the entrance.6. All firearms/airguns must be tied. (Gun ties are available at

the Gun Tie desk. $.05 each or 20 for $1.00. No one will be denied if you do not have the change.)

7. Never sign a Guest Pass or Membership Application for someone you don’t know!

8. Be aware of your surroundings and read signs. Report safety concerns to OGCA Head of Security, Mark George, or Second VP, Sherm Kirkland, III. (N 4-5)

9. If a firearm is taken out of the hall and returns to the hall it must be REINSPECTED and RE-TIED at the Gun Tie Desk.

10. If a Gun Tie is cut and removed for inspection by a potential buyer, the weapon must be RE-TIED by the seller before it is placed back on the table or before it leaves with the new owner.

11. Anyone caught dealing in the parking lot will be suspended.12. During set-up hours, only the Tableholder and one Helper

are permitted. Helper must be a member and Friday night trading privileges apply only to the Tableholder and do not extend to the Helper who is permitted into the hall to help with loading, unloading and/or watching your table.

13. Applications for an Ohio Transient Vendor’s License are available at the Tables Desk in the lobby and by request to the Business Office.

14. You may sign a Membership Application for a friend only after you have been a member in good standing for one full year.

15. Cameras and recording devices are prohibited without the permission of the president.

16. Alcohol is strictly prohibited by law! Violators will be escorted from the meeting hall and face prosecution.

17. Vehicles in fire lanes will be towed at the owner’s expense. This includes the Friday 3 PM - 9 PM set up time! Tableholders must unload and promptly remove your vehicle.

18. All bags and containers are subject to search at any given time. This includes backpacks, bags, totes, boxes, purses, coolers, gun cases, and breif cases.

THE USE OF CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE HALL. THIS INCLUDES USE OF A

CELL PHONE CAMERA OR VIDEO.

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Kenneth Jones from the Solon Sportsmans Association gladley accepts an OGCA donation on behalf of their youth shooting team from Sherman Kirkland, III and Fred Kolb.

4-H Competetive Steel Shooting Team, “The Ross County Steel Ringers” receives a donation from OGCA proudly presented by Fred Kolb to help support their cost to compete at events.

Former OGCA Second Vice Robert Pogue passed away August 15, 2018. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and at-tended West High School where he was a state champion wrestler. He served in the Army and later worked at Republic Steel and the Westlake Public Schools. He is survived by two children and three grand-children. Robert joined OGCA in 1983 and set-up regularly at Veterans Memorial, the I-X Center, and in the early years of the Roberts Centre. He left Ohio 15 years ago

to be with his high school sweetheart, Mary McCallister, in North Carolina but attended the Annual Display Show and banquet whenever possible. He was also a former officer and trustee of the North Olmsted Sportsman Club. A collector of modern firearms, Robert cherished his years with OGCA and felt that it was a most important part of his life. Likewise, his many friends at OGCA cherished the time they spent with him.

Passing of Former Board Member, Robert Pogue

Robert Pogue at the 2004 NRA Annual meeting with the famous “Farr Rifle.”

Go Youth

Shooters.

Keep up the Hard

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Meeting Hall

The Roberts Centre 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, OH 45177 (800) 654-7038. I-71 at Exit 50 (U.S. 68). North of and visible from interstate.

Directions at www.ogca.com

Meeting Hours Saturday

8 am - 5 pm Sunday

8 am - 2 pm

HotelsNOTE: Ask for confirmation of room rate at the time you make your reservation. Prices are subject to change with high tourism. Book early due to other events in the area and the shortage of hotels in close vicinity to the Roberts Centre. 1) Headquarters Hotel: Holiday Inn at Roberts Centre 123 Gano Road., Wilmington, OH 45177 (937) 283-3200 or (800) 654-7036 $115 + tax. Check in 3 PM. 24-hour cancellation. Two-night minimum. 2) General Denver Hotel (6 mi) 81 W. Main St., Wilmington, OH. Present OGCA badge for $20 discount off per room per night. Mention OGCA when making reservations. Historic Inn (937) 383-4141. 3) Hampton Inn & Suites 201 Holiday Dr., Wilmington. (937) 382-4400 (7 mi) Ask for the OGCA 10% discount when making reservations. Rates can fluctuate with peak seasons. 4) Holiday Inn Express 155 Holiday Dr., Wilmington (937) 382-5858 (7 mi) Ask for the OGCA 10% discount when making reservations.5) Wilmington Inn 909 Fife Ave., Wilmington, OH (937) 382-6000 (12 mi.).6) Hampton Inn WCH 11484 Allen Rd., NW, Jeffersonville. (740) 948-9499 (15 mi.) 1-71 at Exit 65. South outlet mall. Ask for the OGCA 10% discount when making reservations. Rates can fluctuate with peak seasons. 7) Baymount Inn & Suites 11431 Allen Rd. NW, Jeffersonville, OH 43128 (740) 948-2104 (15 mi). I-71 Exit 65. Outlet mall. $79 + tax.8) Fairfield Inn/ Marriott (15 mi) 11349 Allen Road NW, Jeffersonville, OH, 43128, I-71 Exit 65. (740) 948-9305. Ask for the OGCA 10% discount off going rates (which fluctuate) when making reservations. 9) Quality Inn WCH 10160 Carr Rd. NW, Jeffersonville, OH 43128. (740) 426-6400 (19 mi.) North outlet mall. 1-71 Exit 69. 10) Holiday Inn Express WCH (26 mi.) 101 Courthouse Pky, Washington Court House, OH 43160. (740) 335-9310. I-71 at exit 65 (US 35) 11) Country Hearth Inn & Suites WCH 1810 Victoria Street, Washington Court House, OH 43160, www.redlion.com/washington-court-house (740) 333-4478. $74.99 + tax (27 mi.)12) Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Mason (31 mi.) 5100 Natorp Blvd., Mason, Ohio 45040 (513) 387-6000. $129.00 King, $139.00 Two Queens.

Remember to follow all OGCA Rules for your safety and others.

Passages32 year member Da-vid Burton Long was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 21, 1945. He died peacefully, at home, surrounded by friends and family on August 13, 2018.

He was born one of a set of triplets to Ruth Bacon and Harry Kerr Smith. At birth, he was adopted by Ruth (Van Me-ter) and Wendell (Bill) Long. David pri-marily grew up in Owatonna, Minnesota, but also lived in Bloomington, Indiana for four years. He graduated from a small private Methodist school, Hamline Uni-versity in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the captain of the college swim team. David taught in Sumpter Township and Taylor Schools. He was the swim coach in Taylor. He retired in 1997. David was a member of the Allen Park Presbyterian Church Choir and had a beautiful sing-ing voice. David enjoyed shooting skeet and trap. He was also a member of the Washtenaw Sportsmen’s Club. In 1997, he won the World Trap Shooting Com-petition. He also enjoyed refinishing and collecting antiques, and driving his 1945 TC MG. He loved to travel “some place warm” in the winter months.

Member since 1973, Daniel J. Pressler passed away peace-fully on March 19, 2018 at the age of 92. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 8, 1925 son of John and May

Pressler. Dan graduated from Parma High School in 1943 and soon thereaf-ter enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served with the 542nd Paratroop Battalion and later with the 82nd Airborne Division. Dan graduated from Fenn College (now part of Cleveland State University) after completing his military service. Dan met Ruth Pressler in 1943 and were mar-ried on September 9, 1950. They were happily married for 63 years, until Ruth’s passing in 2013. Dan was the VP of Manufacturing for WLS Stamping Co., a position which he held until his retire-ment in 1988. Dan was well known for his collection of early Model 1911 Pis-

tols as well as match grade pistols for the same model. His pistols were fea-tured in John Potocki’s book entitled U.S. Military Match and Marksmanship Automatic Pistols, He loved going to the OGCA shows and discussing firearms, especially the Model 1911’s.

Bryan Townley a 9 year member, passed away on August 20, 2018 at the age of 55. He was Vice Presi-dent of IT Architecture for JP Morgan Chase Mortgage. Born in Columbus he grew

up in Springfield, Ohio was a graduate of Kenton Ridge High School and Clark State University. Bryan was a hard worker and took pride in completing his work. He was very practical and sup-portive but often showed an ornery side. He loved watching his kid’s sporting ac-tivities and watching movies as a family. Bryan was an excellent provider for his family, but his greatest joy was spending time with them.

Member and Life member since 1979, William “Bill” Wer-ner, 77, of Berlin Heights, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at Stein Hos-pice Care Center. He joined OGCA in 1979.

He was born on August 18, 1940, in Nor-walk, and had lived in Berlin Heights for most of his life. He was a 1958 gradu-ate of Berlin Heights High School and served in the Ohio National Guard. He worked for Hug Concrete in Norwalk and owned and operated Sparkle Mar-ket in Berlin Heights for over 20 years. He served on the Berlin Heights Village Council, Zoning Board, and on the Board of Directors for the former Elyria Savings and Trust in Berlin Heights. Bill was an active member of the Berlin Heights Ki-wanis and Jaycees. Bill was the 2018 Berlin Heights Man of The Year. He loved collecting Colts, model trains, golf-ing, snowmobiling, and attending sport-ing events.

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Meeting Dates

2019Jan. 12-13

Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

March 9-10 Roberts Centre, Wilmington,

OH

May 11-12Annual Display Show and Banquet

Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

July 13-14Roberts Centre, Wilmington,

OH

Sept. 14-15 Roberts Centre, Wilmington,

OH

Nov. 23-24Director Election

Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

2020Jan. 11-12,

Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

March 14-15Roberts Centre, Wilmington,

OH

May 30-31Annual Display Show

Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

July 18-19 Roberts Centre, Wilmington,

OH

Sept. 12-13Roberts Centre, Wilmington,

OH

Nov. 21-22Director Election

Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

FEATURE DISPLAYJANUARY 12-13, 2019

S.A.S.S.BIG IRONS

Threats to our firearm rights do not always come from the Executive or Legislative branches of government. Sometimes the Ju-diciary over steps when it comes to our rights and the Ohio Supreme Court would be do-ing just that if it adopts proposed changes to policy made by The Advisory Committee on Children and Families, The Commission on Dispute Resolution and the Commission on the Rules of Superintendence. This summer these Committees submitted a proposal to the Ohio High Court that is rife with potential for abuse. Frankly the proposal should have been shot down as written but it was not. Luckily rather than being directly adopted it was put out for public comment and the Court got an earful on the problems within the pro-posed changes.

The rule changes proposed to the Ohio Su-preme Court for adoption would disarm and force citizens subject to a civil protection or-der to surrender their firearms, ammunition, and concealed handgun license to the au-thorities. Confiscation would still take place even if there is no “sufficient nexus”, that is to say without specific evidence that the sub-ject of the order threatened to use, did use, or brandished a gun. A good example is a divorce where the attorney routinely asks for a restraining order if a spouse owns a gun, despite there being no real cause.

NRA Director and attorney Sean Maloney, kindly broke down the problematic details.

If passed and adopted as they are currently written, the amendments will empower au-thorities to:

* Seize guns, ammo, and concealed handgun license, requiring a separate legal action to

be filed within 30 days for return of the prop-erty and no clear policy for returning or rein-stating the license.* Dispose of guns and ammo as unclaimed property upon expiration of the protection or-der.* Create a registry of all firearms owned by the gun owner by repeatedly asking for an inventory of firearms owned or possessed through proposed forms.* Infringe on the 2nd and 5th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.* Ignore the Ohio Constitution and court deci-sions on matters of civil protection orders.* Usurp the power reserved exclusively for the Ohio General Assembly to create new laws.

I understand that there will be no action on this until the next term. So its not too late for us to act. Sadly November 6th two new Dem-ocrat Justices, known to be hostile to gun ownership were elected to the court. So the situation is even more dire. Please do your part and make your displeasure with the pro-posed changes known by using the contact information below.

Call:Public Information Line: 614-387-9250General Information Line: 614-387-9000

Send a printed letter to:Diana Ramos-Reardon, Policy CounselSupreme Court of Ohio65 South Front Street, 6th FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215-3431

Tim Inwood

Director and Chairman of the OGCA Legislation and Litigation Committee

Important Alert!

NovemberMeeting Stats

Tables 700Guests 383Applicants 130OGCA Express 36

Ashland Eagles Junior Rifle Club led by Stan Nelson are currently ranked in the top 5 junior rifle clubs in the nation. These fine shooters are the future of the shooting sports and our gun ownership rights. OGCA is proud to support this Ohio team.