2016 Maui Friends of NRA Auction Update

2016 Standard Merchandise Package

  

The Standard Merchandise Package has become a staple at Friends of NRA events across the nation. The items you’ll find in the this year's package are unique, custom, or limited-in-production, and in some cases, available only at Friends of NRA events. We work closely with vendors to offer exclusive, quality merchandise sure to please the most selective collectors and outdoorsmen.

  

The 2016 Standard Merchandise Package contains an exciting assortment of firearms, artwork, and limited edition products offered by companies who have a long-standing history with the Friends of NRA program. Their products help raise money for The NRA Foundation, and for their continued support we thank them. With committed companies like those featured in this year’s package, Friends of NRA is able to perpetuate the future of the shooting sports year after year.

Click here to view 2016 Standard Merchandise Package Catalog

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We have other donated/purchased firearms and merchandise in addition to the NRA Standard Merchandise Package.

  

Hunts

African Safari

New Zealand Red Stag hunt

Alaska Bear/fishing trip

Lake Tahoe weekend getaway

Local items

hotels, restaurants, activities, gift baskets, jewelry, food, quilts, designer purses

There will be lots of games and door prizes.  In many of our games the winner will have his/her choice of a rifle, pistol, or shotgun.  All the choices will be displayed at the game.

We expect  more than 30-40 firearms to choose from on our auctions. 

Guns added to standard package:

Kimber 7mm
Nosler 26
Weatherby 257
Savage A17
CZ 512
Ruger SR40
Bond defender 22mag
Ruger precision 308
Ruger American 300 blackout
DPMS 223
Winchester 45-70
 

What are Friends of NRA

What are Friends of NRA? 

 

Friends of NRA is a grassroots fundraising program that supports thousands of programs related to firearms education, hunter safety, wildlife conservation, range improvements, youth marksmanship, law enforcement, and the like. Working with NRA field representatives, members and volunteers organize banquets in their communities, which come complete with auctions, special drawings and fellowship.  Much of the merchandise at the banquets is donated or provided at reduced cost by hundreds of participating vendors.

 

Half of the profit raised by each Friends of NRA banquet is spent in the state in which it was held.  The other half supports qualifying national-level programs.  State Fund Committees, which are made up of volunteers, review grant applications from local organizations and make recommendations to The NRA Foundation on how the money might best be used in their areas.

 

Since Friends of NRA inception  in 1992, over $230 million has been invested in local projects to further the shooting sports


MAUI FRIENDS OF NRA STARTED IN 2009
The Chairman is Alan Brown, the Secretary is Bernice Eclipse-Brown.  The Brown's organize the dinner and sponsor the Wall of Gunsr by donating the firearms from their store - Central Guns and Ammo in Kahului.
Monies from the Maui Friends of NRA benefit the local high school air rifle teams, archery clubs, Boy Scouts, jrROTC, The Well Armed Woman shooting club, and the public range. 

Each year the Maui Friends of NRA hosts a dinner auction to raise funds.  The 2016 dinner is scheduled for June 4th at the Grand Wailea with an expected attendance of 340!  
  

 SUPPORTED PROGRAMS

The NRA Foundation has funded over 18,000 grants totaling over $230 million, becoming America's leading charitable organization in the support of shooting sports. The NRA Foundation is celebrated as a Four Star Charity by Charity Navigator. Four stars is the highest rating a charity can receive and is based on both a charity's financial efficiency and financial capacity.

History   The NRA Foundation is the country's leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports, awarding more than $200 million since its inception in 1992. The NRA Foundation supports those organizations and programs that ensure the continuation of our proud shooting and hunting heritage. Foundation grants provide essential program funding, ensuring the availability of quality training and educational opportunities nationwide. Grants benefit programs such as youth education, law enforcement training, hunter education, conservation, firearms and marksmanship training and safety, and much more. Through its grant support of eligible educational programs, The NRA Foundation carries out its important educational mission across the country. Foundation grants allow shooting sports-related programs to develop, expand, and enhance their educational curricula to deliver valuable services to millions of Americans.

Mission Statement Established in 1992, The NRA Foundation, Inc. ("NRA Foundation") is a 501(c )(3) tax-exempt organization that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearm-related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. These activities are designed to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports, and to educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological, and artistic context. Funds granted by The NRA Foundation benefit a variety of constituencies throughout the United States including children, youth, women, individuals with physical disabilities, gun collectors, law enforcement officers, hunters, and competitive shooters.

Bowtech Bows released at 2016 ATA show.

NEW BOWS FOR 2016

Bowtech released several new bows at the ATA show in Kentucky in January. 


The new bows are scheduled to arrive in the store in Februrary!

There were new bows in the Bowtech and Diamond line and updates and improvements to current bows.  Bowtech also purchased Excalibur and there are now crossbows available.

Highlights:

BT-X   

BT-X is the perfect combination of speed, balance, and strength in an ultra-compact design. Generating bone- crushing speed at 350 feet per second. The revolutionary skeletal riser was specifically engineered to remove unwanted weight for optimal balance and reinforced stability. The BT-X features the all-new Micro Sync Dial, giving the shooter the ability to precisely time cam position without sacrificing wasted time in a bow press. #BT-X available in 28" and 31" cams.

Carbon Icon

The Carbon Icon is the next generation of R.A.K. equipped Carbon bows. The Carbon Icon features top-level technologies that our competitors wish they could offer at a price they could never match. With Bowtech’s revolutionary PowerShift technology and field proven Binary cams loaded onto a lightweight and durable carbon riser, the Carbon Icon delivers performance and power with every shot. For bragging rights and big trophies, there’s no better bow than the Carbon Icon. #CARBON ICON

Boss

The Boss, measuring a full 36” axle to axle, has a 7” brace height and a draw length range from 26” all the way out to 31.5”. Not only are there no limitations for the long draw archers, we outfitted the Boss with our award winning technologies such as the OverDrive Binary Cams for impeccable tuning and consistency, Center Pivot Extreme for unmatched accuracy and speed and FLX-Guard to eliminate riser torque. The Boss really is Bigger, Better, Bolder. #BOSS

Eva Shockey

Now available in Mossy Oak Break Up Country.  Features PowerShift Technology, OverDrive Binary Cams and lightweight carbon riser. The Eva Shockey Signature Series bow is the premium choice for passionate archers. #EVA SHOCKEY 


Prodigy improved and updated based on user feedback

Fanatic 2.0 improved and updated based on user feedback

Maui Friends of NRA 2016 Annual Dinner

MAUI FRIENDS OF NRA DINNER

We are now selling tickets to the 8th annual Maui Friends of NRA dinner

DATE: Saturday, June 4, 2016

TIME: 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

WHERE: Grand Wailea Resort 

COST: Tickets are $85 each, tables of ten are available.

Call Bernice at 808-872-2422 to check availability or login to buy tickets now - www.friendsofnra.org

Please consider becoming a sponsor, donating an auction item or service, or underwriting part of the NRA live auction.  With your support we will continue to:

Train coaches,

Equip teams,

Send scholar athletes to college and national championships,

Repair and build ranges,

Support the HHSAA State Air Rifle Championships,

Provide equipment and training opportunities to the KMBH Wounded Warriors,

Offer junior shooting camps and clinics,

Provide scholarships and grants, and so much more!

  

Visit the Friends of NRA website to see some of the auction items

We are a High Caliber Club and will be auctioning off a Limited Edition Winchester 45-70

May Holiday Schedule

We've been very busy here at Central Guns and Ammo. With new classes, training, and upcoming holidays, our store will be closed a few days during the month of May as noted below.  Bow services are still available by appointment.  

May 3 - CLOSED - Hand gun safety class
May 9 -- CLOSED - Range Safety Officer Training
May 23 -- CLOSED - Memorial Day weekend holiday
May 25 -- CLOSED - Memorial Day weekend holiday

We apologize for the inconvenience! If you have any questions, feel free to visit our website, check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or come see us in the shop!

SureShot handmade shotgun and bullet casing jewelry

We are now going to be selling SureShot shotgun casing jewelry and accessories. SureShot is the leader in the shotgun and bullet casing jewelry arena for its wearability, quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. We just received our first shipment of products, and are thrilled to share them with you. Check out the pieces we have in stock now! 


Necklaces

Earrings

Bracelets

Accessories 

7th Annual NRA Dinner

Our 7th annual NRA dinner was a huge success, thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors who devoted their time and donated to a great cause. Here are some photos from the night. Enjoy!