The National Rifle Association's Political Victory Fund has announced its endorsement of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan for President and Vice President. NRA's Executive Vice President, Wayne LaPierre, and NRA-ILA Executive Director, Chris W. Cox, made the announcement in Fishersville, Virginia, during a rally with both Gov. Mitt Romney (R) and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) in attendance. Also attending, and performing at the press conference, was country music superstar and NRA Life Member Trace Adkins.

"Today, we live in an America that is getting harder to recognize every day, led by a President who mocks our values, belittles our faith, and is threatened by our freedom." said Cox. "So on behalf of the four million men and women of the National Rifle Association, representing tens of millions of NRA supporters, it is my honor to announce the NRA's endorsement of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan for President and Vice President of the United States." 

• Lifetime NRA member and gun owner.
• "A" rated by the NRA
• As Governor, he advocated for and signed the Right to Keep and Bear Arms amendment to the Wisconsin State Constitution.
• Signed the law to allow firearms to be carried openly in public.
• Supports conceal carry and has a conceal carry permit himself.
• Gov. Thompson signed into law a bill wiping out 35 local gun-control ordinances.
• An avid sportsman, Thompson owns more than a dozen firearms and enjoys hunting trips with his family.

"I will continue to fight to protect the proud sporting traditions in Wisconsin, and in America. Whether you're a hunter, fisher or a recreational sportsman, I understand our rights and assure you no one will infringe on them."

Tommy Thompson

• Rep. Tom Tiffany has been a lifetime member of the NRA and is a gun owner
• "A+" rated by the NRA
• As State Representative, Tom voted for and supports: conceal carry, the castle doctrine, and making it easier to transport your firearm, bow or crossbow in vehicles or boats

"I have always supported sporting and gun rights and strongly believe in our nation's Second Amendment.  I can promise you that if I'm elected to the State Senate, I will continue to fight for these rights and make sure they are not hampered or that more restrictions are placed on our sportsmen."

Tom Tiffany

Wisconsin FORCE and the NRA strongly encourage you to get out and vote in this critical election. If you can, get involved with grassroot organizations that promote freedom loving Americans to get out and vote. I am sure, like me, you are sick of the political season as Wisconsin has been in a constant election mode. I know many of you have sacrificed your time and money trying to keep this country free and restore some of the rights we have lost. Thank you, but we have a huge challenge coming in a couple of weeks. Please help if you can, and be sure to get out and vote 

See you at the polls, Jeff

Wisconsin FORCE is currently seeking nominations for Board of Directors to serve from February 2013 to February 2016.  Candidates must be 18 years old or older and a member in good standing, for at least 4 months prior to February 13, 2013.  The nomination should include the name of the nominee, address, phone number, email address if available and member number.  

Responsibilities:

Board members conduct the affairs of the Association, meeting at least quarterly and as often as necessary.  Board members shall be responsible for promoting, encouraging, and improving sponsorship by member clubs of championship matches in all categories of competitive shooting in the State, and shall render all possible assistance to such clubs.  No member of the Board shall be eligible for more than two (2) consecutive terms on the Board.  Each member of the Board shall serve as an Officer or as the chairman of a standing committee, unless granted and exception by majority vote of the Board.

Please send the nomination information to either:

Gary Nichols                                             Tom Sermersheim

Secretary, Wisconsin FORCE                         Board Member, Wisconsin FORCE

W271N7055 Hansen Drive                            5855 Parkview Drive

Sussex, WI  53089                                      Hartford, WI  53027

gnichols@wi.rr.com                                  tssermer@charter.net

For questions, contact Gary Nichols 262-246-3317 gnichols@wi.rr.com , or Tom Sermersheim 262-308-2558 tssermer@charter.net, 2013 Nomination Committee.

Nominations must be submitted by December 5, 2012.  The election committee will follow-up with the nominees to prepare for inclusion on the election ballots.

Friends of NRA Banquets

For dates, locations and information CLICK HERE 

Southport Gun Club, Kenosha WI. - Octoberfest - Bullseye Pistol 1800

          Contact Ron Settle at settleron@comcast.net

Each month we try to list events coming up in the near future. However, in order to list them here, someone has to tell us about it! Send us the information and we will get it listed. Send the information   HERE.

Big changes are coming

This issue of the Trigger marks the 40th issue. For a little more than three years the Trigger has been published, primarily for the members of the Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs and Educators, (Wisconsin FORCE) but was available to anyone who signed up on line to receive the newsletter.  Beginning in January 2013, the Trigger will be changing to a "members only" electronic newsletter. 

If you are a member of the FORCE all you have to do to keep receiving the Trigger is to make sure that your membership profile is up to date with your correct email address. To do that  just send an email to membership@wi-force.org with you name and membership number (off of your current membership card) and your correct email address.  Use "Email update" as the subject.

If you are not currently a Wisconsin FORCE member, (you should be!), please click here , and you will be redirected to our current membership application. The dues are just $20 a year and that money helps to fund all of the work of the FORCE. As your voice in Madison, supporting and sanctioning competitions,  promoting firearm education and reporting on all of those things through the Trigger and Wisconsin Hunter/Marksman.

Thank you for your support and interest in the Trigger. I hope that you will all continue your interest in the in the Trigger and he work of Wisconsin Force.

Finally, please vote on Tuesday, November 6th!

Paul Baumann

Editor