Here's a link the Nominating Committee report.It's an image in a PDF and so doesn't lend itself to quick entry. But we'll make do. I see some familiar names which I will comment on later, but I'd like to ask folks here who you know and/or who you know how to get hold of.

Just a note from a "newbe" on this forum. Oklahoma has 3 NRA directors, Bill Brewster former US Rep. (Moved back to Oklahoma recently) John Burtt of Choctaw, Ok and US Rep Dan Boren. Of these three John Burtt is up for re election. Burt and Brewster are currently involved in a large, high fenced "hunting preserve" scheme in Oklahoma. While this in itself is no problem their methods are questionable when they attempt to pass and have passed draconian tresspass laws in Oklahoma that would only benefit their business. for a quick reference check out HB 1429 (2009 legislature) that makes it a felony to trespass, accidently or intentionally and the fines are from $500 to $5000 and up to two years in prision. Last year Brewster and Burt implied, to many legislators, that they had the backing of the NRA in their restrictive trespass legislation. This information was supplied to me by an officer in the Oklahoma Rifle Association. Since Burt is up for re election I know I won't be voting for him. I guess one could google and contact the Oklahoma Rifle Association for any information if one wished to verify this. Thank You

Interesting. My only knowledge of Mr. Burtt is through his work with the Fifty Caliber Institute. If your report is accurate, it does sound like he's dancing around on the edge of ethical behavior. If you can post substantiation here, we'd appreciate it. I'd also like to hear Mr. Burtt's take.

I've spoken with Don Saba on a few occasions, and he appears to be knowledgeable about the political process and involved in local issues concerning the shooting and hunting communities; and of course he is from Arizona, one of the more 'firearms friendly' states. My impression of him was that he was too willing to compromise, too concerned with what someone's 'credentials' were, and - while it may just have been his personality - he did not strike me as someone who would stand fast for our rights in the face of a hostile legislature.

I've spoken to Grover Norquist and I've read some of his work. He understands how we reached the point we're at, and what needs to be done to roll back the tide - not just the attacks on the Second Amendment, but in all areas the government has illegally arrogated (or we have ceded). Pleasant enough in person, I think he can be counted on to stand on principle. His books have put him in a position where he cannot 'back down', and I got the impression that's exactly what he intended.

My contact with John Sigler was the most limited, and I believe him to be honest and sincere in his beliefs, but I also have the nagging thought (and again, it may just be a personal interpretation) that with the rare exception of the 'star power' and presence of a Charlton Heston, one doesn't get to be the head of any organization without making some compromises, and deciding when and where to pick his fights. Lest we forget, it was on his watch that the NRA crawled into bed with the PDRNY's Rep. Caroline McCrazy on the 'Veterans Disarmament Bill', the fruits of which may overwhelm us during the current administration. Whether we could have 'won' that fight or not is, at this point, academic - the fact remains that we not only did not fight it, 'we' - or at least the NRA, which he presided over at the time - put our stamp of approval on it. In the event such isn't patently obvious, that did - and does - not sit well with me.

Any other board members I may know, or have had contact with, are not up for reelection this year.

Of these three John Burtt is up for re election. Burt and Brewster are currently involved in a large, high fenced "hunting preserve" scheme in Oklahoma. While this in itself is no problem their methods are questionable when they attempt to pass and have passed draconian tresspass laws in Oklahoma that would only benefit their business. for a quick reference check out HB 1429 (2009 legislature) that makes it a felony to trespass, accidently or intentionally and the fines are from $500 to $5000 and up to two years in prision. Last year Brewster and Burt implied, to many legislators, that they had the backing of the NRA in their restrictive trespass legislation. This information was supplied to me by an officer in the Oklahoma Rifle Association. Since Burt is up for re election I know I won't be voting for him. I guess one could google and contact the Oklahoma Rifle Association for any information if one wished to verify this. Thank You

Allow me to respond to this:
This is a lie. Just an outright fabrication by a single member of the Oklahoma Rifle Association who has a vested interest in seeing that both Bill Brewster & I are tarred and feathered.

In the first place, the only land I own in Oklahoma is the land I built my home on.

Secondly, I'm not a hunter and have never been. I have no financial interest in any land that might be used in a "Hunting Preserve".

Thirdly, Bill Brewster is someone I call a friend and as a former congressman from the state of Oklahoma I'm honored when he calls me to "spend a day at the capitol with him". We do this periodically to show the NRA Flag inside the legislature of the state of Oklahoma. Last year both Bill and I spent an entire day talking to legislators about the concealed carry bill that would allow permit holders to carry a firearm on campus here in Oklahoma. In every instance (we talked to about 20-25 legislators) we always prefaced our comments with, "we are not here as representatives of NRA". That is a requirement of every board member. Only the State Liaisons are the "Representatives of NRA".

The person who perpetrated this rumor regarding Bill and I is one of the legislative representatives to the ORA. He has no idea what he's talking about and certainly has no idea what Bill & I discussed with legislators the day we were there.

For those of you who don't know me, I have an incredibly high degree of integrity. Jeff Knox knows me and although I'm an NRA Board member, I think he will attest to that.

I have no idea who the person is that posted the comments about me, but as I said this is a lie. If you don't want to vote for me that's fine, but don't make it for something I'm not guilty of.

BTW: I do not speak for Bill Brewster. As I said, Bill is my friend and I'm honored to know him.

John Burtt
Choctaw, OK
(405) 769-7851

Thanks, John, for setting the record straight - that's precisely what this is for.

For the record, I do know John fairly well and have always found him to be an honest and straightforward guy. He runs the Fifty Caliber Shooters Association and the Fifty Caliber Institute and has been an asset on the NRA Board. I originally endorsed his run for the Board of Directors of NRA so it would be disingenuous of me to hold it against him that he associates with that crowd.
I don't know anything about his or Mr. Brewster's personal financial dealings, but I do know that John is telling the truth when he says he is not a hunter - we have discussed this on several occasions - and I absolutely believe him when he says that he has no interest or stake in any land deals or hunting preserves.
I hope that Mr. Brewster will also step up and clear the air on this matter.
Thank you John for responding here.

Jeff