National Rifle Association (NRA) On Campus!

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From: Michael T Shinn
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 00:00

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            National Rifle Association (NRA) On Campus!
 
 
  "A well-regulated Militia, composed of the Gentlemen, FreeHolders,
   & other FreeMen was necessary to protect our ancient laws &
   liberty from the standing army...  And we do each of us, for
   ourselves respectively, promise & engage to keep a good Fire-lock
   in proper Order & to furnish Ourselves as soon as possible with,
   & always keep by us, 1 Pound of GunPowder, 4 Pounds of Lead, 
   1 Dozen Gun Flints, & and pair of Bullet Moulds, with a Cartouche
   Box, or powder horn, & Bag for Balls." 
 
            - George Mason (Fairfax County Militia Plan)
  
 
The National Rifle Association (NRA) will be speaking at George Mason
University on Tuesday, April 29th.  The NRA is a grassroots organization
that believes in the tenets of the Constitution.  It also provides firearm
training and supports interest in the shooting sports.  Come hear about 
how the founding fathers of this country, such as George Mason, encouraged 
citizens to own firearms and form militias for the protection of their 
communities.
 
 
Date:     Tuesday, April 29th, 1997
Time:     4-5pm
Location: Front Ballroom, Student Union 2
Cost:     Free
Brought to you by the George Mason Society as part of our Free Speech 
Project
 
M. Shinn
President, George Mason Society

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From: mshinn@osf1.gmu.edu (Michael T Shinn)
Subject: National Rifle Association (NRA) On Campus!
Date: 1997/04/28
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Organization: George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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