For Immediate Release                                 January 29, 1999

           VOTE FOR TODD J. RATHNER - NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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                             Tucson, AZ

       NRA Life Member. Experienced fundraiser, Television / radio 
  spokesman and public relations coordinator for Second Amendment 
  and hunting groups. Endorsed by Arizona State Rifle and Pistol 
  Association. Active member: Firearms Action Committee Tucson, 
  Brassroots, Tucson Rod and Gun Club, NAHC, RMEF, WGA, SAFE. Strong 
  supporter of NRA youth programs. Writes pro-gun radio and television 
  advertisements stressing safety and self defense. Lobbies Arizona 
  legislature on firearms, hunting and conservation. Organizes pro-gun 
  events ie: Blockbuster Video "card cutting party", anti-Sarah Brady 
  "Welcoming Committee" , coordinated over 1,000 shooters protesting 
  government closure of local gun club. Chairman, Southern Arizona 
  Region and Old Pueblo FNRA. Member: FNRA Arizona State Fund 
  committee. NRA Certified Instructor. Arizona Certified CCW and 
  Hunter Safety Instructor. Board member, fundraising chairman Arizona 
  Chapter Safari Club International. Pointing dog enthusiast, big game 
  hunter. Enjoys Blackpowder to Class III. Will work to increase NRA's 
  commitment to recruiting and training grassroots activists. 
 
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