Events

Sportsmen's Luncheon & Auction

The 4th Annual Sportsmen’s Luncheon/Auction will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2008 in the Kentucky Expo Center, South Wing C (Mezzanine). A social hour will kick off the afternoon and will allow attendees time to play a few raffle games and look over the silent auction items to bid on. The afternoon will continue with an appetizing meal to enjoy before moving into the highly anticipated live auction. The participating sportsmen will have an opportunity to bid on high quality donations featuring custom firearms, one of a kind pieces, and hunts from all over the world, among other exciting auction items. All proceeds from the auctions are to directly benefit the NRA Foundation in supporting their mission "to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports, and educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological, and artistic context.” Come dressed for fun (coat and tie optional)! Seating is limited.
 

Take a look at some of the items available at the
Sportsmen's Luncheon & Auction.
Item availability at specific event is subject to change.

	6 day 5 nights Alaska Adventure Alaska Legends Adventure Resort www.alaskalegends.com This trip includes five nights/six days of lodging for one person at the impeccable Alaska Legends Lodge, exceptional cuisine and complimentary spirits. Fishing from the privacy of the Lodge’s Kenai River bank and a soak in the hot tub under the midnight sun will be an experience of a lifetime. The trip must be taken during the 2008 season and can be upgraded for additional activities. Additional guests cost $2855. Includes transportation to/from airport. Fishing licenses, processing and shipping of fish and ground transportation are not included. Airfare Not Included.
	10 Day Safari for 2 Hunters Antelope for Africa Safaris www.bwanamel.com Stop dreaming, come to South Africa. Experience the hunting adventure of a lifetime with this 10 day hunt for 2 hunters. Accomodations include Ranch House or Chalet. Hunting season is April-October 2008. Hunt can be upgraded according to price list. Additional hunters can be added for $425/day with non-hunters at $200/day. Field prep, caping & salting is included. Trophy fees are not included. Hunt arrival and departure through Polokwane International Airport. Airfare Not Included.
	Antler Leg Coffee Table Antler Art of the Plains www.antlerartoftheplains.com This one-of-a-kind antler leg coffee table features Osage orange wood. The self-taught artist creates rustic, western lighting, furniture, and sculptures from shed deer, moose, and elk antlers. Antler Art of the Plains can be seen at booth #349.
	5 Day Kansas Whitetail Hunt Bell Wildlife www.bellwildlife.com 5 day Kansas Whitetail hunt for one hunter with lodging and meals during the blackpowder season, running September through October. With over 20,000 acres of Kansas rolling hills, Prairie meadows, grain fields, meandering creeks and streams thru hardwood timbers, wildlife and whitetail deer are abundant. Game to be hunted includes Whitetail and Coyote. Lodging in a rustic 2-story limestone building, built in 1900, making sure you will be well fed and rested for the next day's hunt. Hunt can be taken through 2009. Additional hunters cost $3250 with non-hunters at $100/day. Caping and quartering included. $70 hunt license and $300 deer permit not included. Hunt arrival and departure through Harveyville, KS. Airfare Not Included.
	7 Day Hunt in Namibia Berzicht Game Lodge www.bergzicht-hunting.com One lucky hunter will experience this seven-day guided hunt at Bergzicht Game Lodge located just south of Windhoek, Namibia. This hunt is for Kalahari Oryx, Red Hartebeest or Kalahari Springbuck and can be upgraded to include Southern Greater Kudu, Blue or Black Wildebeest, Hartmann Zebra, Warthog, Steenbuck, Duiker, Blesbuck and Eland. Field preparation, license/permit fees and trophy fees are included. Hunting season is Feb-Nov and can be taken in 2009. Additional hunters and non-hunters can be added according to Bergzicht Game Lodge’s price list. Hunt arrival and departure through Hosea Kutako International Airport. Airfare Not Included. Donor Valuation: $4400
	1875 Schofield® Cavalry Model Revolver Brighton Arms Inc www.brightonarms3030.com The legendary 1875 Schofield was one of the most popular revolvers of the Old West era. This Smith and Wesson single action top break was originally a Model No. 3 that was modified by Major George W. Schofield for the U.S. Cavalry and was issued along the Colt Single Action Army. With its quick reloading capabilities, the Schofield became the handgun of choice with Lawmen, Cowboys and Outlaws like Jesse James. Features a blued frame, cylinder and barrel, case hardened trigger guard, latch and hammer, and walnut stocks with cartouche. Barrel Length: 7".
	2 Day Bison Hunt in Canada Bucks Forever Ranch Ltd www.bucksforeverranch.com Enjoy this 2 Day Bison hunt for one hunter at Bucks Forever Trophy Ranch, nestled in 5000 acres of diverse terrain that feature rolling hills and naturally wooded valleys situated in Saskatchewan, Canada. Additional hunters are $3500 while non-hunters are $250/day. Hunt can be upgraded to Elk and Whitetail. Accommodations include stay in a fully modern cabin with hunt transportation on horseback. Trophy fees and field prep not included. $50 license required. No Handguns. Airfare Not Included.
	Springfield 1911 Mil Spec .45 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Springfield Armory Model 1911-A1 GI Mil-Spec .45 ACP, 5” barrel, black matte finish, fixed sights, checkered grips with “U. S.” on both sides, and checkered back strap.
	2-3 Day Corsican Ram and Fallow Hunt for 2 Easton View Outfitters  www.eastonviewoutfitters.com As seen on OLN Woods & Water and Hunters Exchange TV. Two hunters and two non-hunters will experience hunting in New York for Corsican Ram and Fallow Deer. Adventures at Easton View Outfitters are considered an unparalleled outdoors experience, providing a lodge set up to cater to all guests, including non-hunters who still want to be part of the outdoors experience. Hunt can be taken through 2009. Hunt can be upgraded to include Elk and Whitetail. Field prep and trophy fees are included. Additional hunters can be added according to Easton View Outfitters price list. Non-hunters can be added at $100/night. Field prep included with guide tip expected. Trophy fees included. Hunt arrival and departure through Albany, NY Airfare Not Included.
	One Day Alligator Crossbow Hunt Gettle Trophy Hunts One hunter will be geared up on an airboat for a one-day alligator crossbow hunt near Okeechobee, Fl. A crossbow and license are included. Skinning, meat processing and taxidermy or tanning of the hide is available at additional cost. Airfare Not Included.
	3 Day South Carolina Quail Hunt Harris Springs Sportsman’s Preserve www.harrissprings.com Two hunters will enjoy this fantastic 3 day Quail hunt (160) at Harris Springs Sportsman's Preserve, South Carolina's finest hunting preserve. While on your hunt you will enjoy first class accommodations including a private chef at South Carolina's only Orvis® endorsed Wingshooting Lodge. Two morning guided hunts and two afternoon guided hunts. Field prep and License/Permit fees included. Hunting Season is October 1 – March 31 and can be taken in 2009. Hunt can be upgraded to include Pheasant and Chukar. Airfare Not Included.
	Henry Big Boy – NRA Edition Henry Repeating Arms www.henryrepeating.com This Henry Big Boy with NRA embellishments will compliment any gun owner’s collection. The Big Boy .44 Mag. has a 10-round capacity and features a straight-grip American walnut stock, an adjustable marble semi-buckhorn rear sight with a white diamond insert and a brass-beaded front sight. It also has a solid brass receiver, a brass buttplate and a brass barrel band.
	Henry Lever 30-30 Steel with FNRA stock embellishment Henry Repeating Arms www.henryrepeating.com Henry Repeating Arms expands its lineup of American made rifles with the addition of the new Henry Lever .30-30. Drilled and tapped to accommodate a scope, and features easy-to-feed tubular feed design, American walnut stock, fully adjustable sights and the exceptionally smooth lever action design that Henry rifles are famous for. Capable of feeding the new Hornady Leverolution ammunition, the Henry Lever .30-30 is destined to be a first choice deer gun.
	Trophy Fallow Deer Hunt HUNTINSPAIN www.huntinspain.com Trophy Fallow Deer or Red Fox hunt (if found) for one hunter. The number of the days for this hunt is unlimited, however, the hunt is over if the trophy is collected, wounded or if 3 reasonable chances are missed. Accommodations are unique: an 18th century lodge which has been refurnished with all modern facilities. It is based in one of Spain's oldest bull-fighting ranches, where you will be able to see and take picture of these free, impressive and beautiful animals in the wild. If you enjoy a challenge, you are welcome to fight one of them. Gold Medal surcharges are included. Additional hunters can be added for $8500 with non-hunters at $195/day. Trophy fees and license are included. Hunt arrival and departure through Madrid, Spain. Airfare Not Included.
	12 Day Hunt for 2 in Two African Countries Jannie Otto Safaris www.jannieotto.com Jannie Otto Safaris invites two hunters and two non-hunters to enjoy this plains game safari in two Southern African countries, Namibia and the Republic of South Africa. Experience the thrill of hunting the best quality trophies in their natural habitat. Hunt magnificent Oryx in the arid areas of Namibia and Greater Kudu on the banks of the Limpopo river of South Africa. This will be a trip to remember. Accomodations in private chalets w/ bathroom. Hunt can be taken through 2009 and can be upgraded according to Jannie Otto Safaris price list. Field prep and trophy fees not included. Hunt arrival and departure through Windhoek Airport. Airfare Not Included.
	1873 Single Action NRA Charles Daly .45LC, Simulated Ivory Grips, with Custom Handgun Case (walnut w/ Gaboon Ebony inlay) The 1873 single action revolver is one of the most popular and one of the most recognizable firearms in American history. Originally designed by Samuel Colt, this revolver has stood the test of time. The revolver features simulated ivory grips with a special gold NRA medallion. The case, handmade by Jim Hasson, features walnut with Gaboon Ebony inlay and the NRA logo. Inside you will find a NRA coin and handmade cartridge holder. This beautiful case and firearm will make any gun collectors favorite pieces.
	Howa / Hogue Nikko Combo Legacy Sports International www.legacysports.com One of the best-known barreled actions in the shooting industry is the Howa M-1500. Well-established with serious shooters and custom gun builders for its reliability and accuracy, the M-1500 offers many advanced features for a rifle in its price range. Now, Legacy Sports International has joined with Hogue, Inc. to offer a Hogue OverMolded™ stock with this great shooter, creating a supremely accurate and comfortable hunting rifle right off the shelf. 308 20" Heavy barrel Howa in an OD green Hogue stock with a 1 piece EGW rail topped with a Nikko Stirling 4-16x44 fine crosshair scope, Buffalo River sling and a 48” green promo soft case.
	7 Day South African Hunt for 2 NB Safaris www.nbsafaris.co.za This 7-day South African Plains Game hunt for two includes services of a licensed professional, a hunting vehicle, airport transfers, serviced accommodation, all meals and drinks and skinning and field preparation of trophies. Hunt can be taken through 2009 and can be upgraded to big five according to NB Safaris price list. $625 in trophy fees per hunter included. Hunt arrival and departure through Johannesburg Airport. Airfare Not Included.
	10 Day South African Hunt for Two Out of Africa Safaris www.outofafricasafaris.com Two hunters will experience the renowned South African plains for this 10 day hunt. Includes trophy fees for 2 Impala, 2 Warthog and 2 Common Duiker. You will stay in an African style hut featuring electricity and full time service of a professional hunter and trained staff of trackers and skinners. Truly an unforgettable experience. Hunt can be taken through 2009. Hunting season Feb-Nov. Hunt can be upgraded according to Out of Africa’s price list. Additional hunters cost $450/day. Field prep and trophy fees not included. Hunt arrival through Polokwane International Airport. Airfare Not Included.
	Quail Hunt for 4 in Georgia Southern Woods Plantation www.southernwoodsplantation.com The Quail hunting experience at Southern Woods Plantation is truly “Southern Style,” located in the famous “Bobwhite Belt” of Georgia known for a long tradition of hunting. Together, four hunters will enjoy an authentic mule-drawn wagon or specially designed buggies, accompanied by professional guides and well-trained hunting dogs. Additional hunters cost $500/day with non-hunters $100/day. Field prep and trophy fees not included. Lodging and meals included. Hunt arrival and departure through Sylvester, GA. Airfare Not Included.
	M1 Garand Iwo Jima - M19128 Springfield Armory www.springfieldarmory.com To pay proper tribute to those who changed the path of history in the year 1945, Springfield Armory produced a limited edition of 1,945 of these memorial M1 Garands. Each one is stowed in a custom-crafted, military style wooden crate along with a limited edition lithograph print of Iwo Jima Battleship with autographed by the artist with matching serial number to the Iwo Jima Garand depicting the Battle of Iwo Jima. This rifle exhibits all of the authentic details and workmanship of the original 1945 M1 Garand and includes a certificate of authenticity. It is chambered in 30-06 caliber. Also included is the book, Flags of our Fathers by James Bradley and Hero’s of Iwo Jima DVD narrated by Gene Hackman.
	5 Day Advanced Firearm Training School Tactical Response www.tacticalresponse.com Tactical Response Incorporated was initially established in a gravel pit in 1996 with the sole purpose of providing the best tactical training possible. Today, Tactical Response has instructors from all walks of life: military, private citizens, police, PSD contractors, computer professionals and even a high-school principal. Courses to choose from cover self-defense training, home protection, fighting pistol, shotgun or rifle, SWAT, sniper, high-risk civilian training and more. This is a five-day package and includes airfare, lodging, transportation to/from airport and firearms for training. All pre-requisites listed on Tactical Response website must be met.
	TR20 3-9 x 40 AccuPoint Riflescope Trijicon Inc www.trijicon.com The newest innovation in riflescopes, the Trijicon AccuPoint features post reticle with an illuminated triangle tip. This unique design allows for super-quick target acquisition in any light conditions. The scope is illuminated through the use of fiber optics and tritium providing a vivid aiming point without the need for failure-prone batteries.
	Weatherby 17HMR with Embellishment Weatherby  www.weatherby.com Mark XXII Bolt Action rifle. Features hand selected walnut, a Monte Carlo stock with raised checkpiece, Maplewood spacers, rosewood forend and a grip cap. Also features NRA embellishment from Baron Technologies, Inc.
	Remington 700 VS SF II with Custom Painted Stock AcuSport www.acusport.com The latest evolution of the Model 700 VS SF (Varmint Synthetic Stainless Fluted) continues its prestigious pedigree. More than just a facelift, the new Model 700 VS SF II utilizes a redesigned H.S. Precision composite stock reinforced with aramid fibers. The textured stock is colored black with green webbing and features a contoured beavertail fore-end with ambidextrous finger grooves, palm swell, and twin front tactical-style swivel studs to accommodate both a sling and a bipod. A unique full-length aluminum bedding block provides enhanced stability and consistent shot-to-shot accuracy. The flutes are powder coated with a black finish for added visual appeal, while the rest of the barreled action is spin polished. The rifle is drilled and tapped for scope mounts and also includes a hinged floorplate magazine, a target-style concave barrel crown, and jeweled bolt.
	Engraved 25-06 M52 Jackson Game Rifle Cooper Firearms www.cooperfirearms.com This is a Cooper Model 52 Jackson Game Rifle. Chambered in 25-06 with presentation grade, hand select Claro walnut wood and a stainless steel barrel. Rifle is hand-engraved by Jeff Spicer with a gold inlay FNRA logo on the floor plate, Skeleton grip cap and inlay sling swivels. The rifle is a 3-front locking lug bolt action 3-shot magazine fed repeater with guaranteed accuracy of ½” 3-shot groups at 100 yards.
	Custom 7x57 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle Sisk Firearms www.siskguns.com This 7x57 custom Mauser features a controlled round feed action, 3 position safety, custom Timney trigger, stainless steel matchgrade barrel, recessed target crown, matchgrade chamber dimensions, Talley rings and bases, XS iron sights, Ultra Bore Coat, CeraKote on all metal, a McMillian classic fiberglass stock and a Leupold 2.5x8 scope.
	P226 Equinox SigSauer www.sigsauer.com The P226 Equinox™ is a limited production .40 S&W designed by SIGARMS® Custom Shop master gunsmiths. It features a two-tone accented Nitron® stainless steel slide with a lightweight black hard-anodized alloy frame. The contrast in color is achieved by the brush polished flats of the slide and nickel accents. The combination of the TRUGLO® Tritium Fiber Optic front sight and the rear SIGLITE® night sight provides excellent target acquisition, whether shooting day or night. To complete the package, the Equinox™ comes with gray laminated wood grips with a perfect blend of checkering and stippling to enhance not only the form but the function.
	Camp Perry Matched Set High Standard www.highstandard.com The High Standard Camp Perry Matched Set features Camp Perry 1911 45 ACP and a High Standard Victor 22LR in a custom case. The Camp Perry 1911 finished in Parkerized carbon steel is tuned for competition and features a Mil. Spec. Slide, 5" barrel, checkered American Walnut stocks, two 7 round magazines, a match trigger with overtravel stop, high profile fixed sights and adjustable rear sight. The High Standard Victor is one of the finest target pistols available in the world today! With a barrel-mounted sighting system, the Victor gives superb accuracy-shot after shot! It comes with a 2.25 lb. trigger pull and beautiful finish.
	R-15 VTR Predator Remington www.remington.com Remington has created an unrivaled combination of precision accuracy, blazing-fast follow-ups and hunt-specific features. For peak accuracy, the R-15’s 0.680" OD barrel is precision-crafted from ChroMoly steel. It’s free-floated within the machined-aluminum fore-end tube and given a recessed hunting crown to ensure gasses escape evenly around the bullet for the ultimate in shot-to-shot consistency. Six longitudinal flutes forward off the gas block promote rapid barrel cooling and increase rigidity while reducing weight, further contributing to this rifle’s ability to print tiny clusters at an incredible pace. The 223 semi-automatic gas action all but eliminates muzzle jump and recoil so your target remains in the crosshairs. And when it’s time to add optics, the receiver-length Picatinny rail makes it a rock-solid cinch. Control comes naturally with the ergonomic pistol grip and lightweight overall design of the R-15. The R-15 VTR Predator Rifle has a 22" barrel with a fixed stock and pistol grip, comes with a 5 round magazine and is decked in the ultra-effective Advantage® MAX-1 HD™ camouflage to blend with sage, open country and a multitude of hunting terrains.
	Damascus Blade Antler Handle Knife W. VA Muzzleloaders This Damascus Blade Antler Handle knife is extremely unique. The knife blade is made from forge welded, layered Damascus and has about 250 layers of high carbon and low carbon metal. Look closely, because the blade is actually forge welded a second time to get NRA to show on the blade. The handle and stand are WV whitetail antler.
	Quail and Pheasant Hunt for 2 in North Carolina Paradise Outdoors www.paradisehuntingpreserve.com Enjoy some of the finest Quail (15) and Pheasant (6) hunting in North Carolina. Two hunters will stay one night at Paradise Lodge, built in 2006 and located on a rustic, secluded plantation providing a relaxing atmosphere for your hunt. Hunt can be upgraded to include additional Quail, Pheasant and Chukar. Field prep and trophy fees not included. NC State hunting license required. Hunt arrival and departure through Greenville, NC. Airfare Not Included.
	Model 114 Classic Savage Arms www.savagearms.com The Classic Series; where else can you get a rifle with a stock crafted from American walnut with features like wrap around checkering, a free-floating barrel, and the easily adjustable AccuTrigger. The Classic features stocks with a Monte Carlo comb and cheekpiece and offer Savage’s new feeding system with straight line feed for more reliability every time. The Classic, with new hinged floorplate, offers a stock finished in satin lacquer. This 114 classic has been polished to a deep, rich high luster blue and offers a level of performance rarely found in a factory bolt action rifle. The Savage Arms American Classic Model 114 is a true reflection of the gun maker’s art.
	"La Grue Woodies" Scot Storm  www.stormwildlifeart.com This is a 2004 Commemorative Print for the Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Festival done by wildlife artist Scot Storm. Limited Edition artist proof Giclee signed and numbered 10 of 20.
	2008 NRA OUTDOORS Brute Force 750 ATV Kawasaki www.kawasaki.com Nothing expands your hunting horizons like the ability to get way out there. And thanks to its new electronic fuel-injections system, the Kawasaki Brute Force® 750 4x4i NRA OUTDOORS™ edition can do just that. The story begins with its big liquid-cooled V-Twin engine, automatic transmission, 4-wheel drive system and long-travel independent suspension. Things get interesting with the addition of genuine Realtree Advantage® Max-1™ HD™ camouflage. Then add an impressive 1250 pounds of towing capability, more than enough to get your gear in and your game out. But maybe its best virtue is flexibility. From slipping into the woods undetected to holding essential gear in its dual storage areas to its quality and dependability, the Brute Force 750 4x4i NRA OUTDOORS can really get it done.
	Osage Orange Coffee Table Antler Art of the Plains www.antlerartoftheplains.com This one-of-a-kind coffee table features Osage orange wood. The table is 18” tall x 40” long x 18” wide. The self-taught artist creates rustic, western lighting, furniture, and sculptures from shed deer, moose, and elk antlers. Antler Art of the Plains can be seen at booth #349.