Monthly Archives: January 2012

February Newsletter

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jane Anne Shimizu

Spring is one of the busiest times of the year at Gunsite with a wide variety of course offerings and training opportunities.   February offers the “Gunsite Experience” 250 Defensive Pistol course and an Arizona Concealed Carry Weapons course.  Even though … Continue reading →

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Veterans Training at Gunsite Academy

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jane Anne Shimizu

Check out this video from the NRA Life of Duty network.  This was filmed at the Veterans Pistol class in 2011.  These classes are free to veterans of the Iraqi and Afghanistan Arena. NRA Life of Duty serves and supports … Continue reading →

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NRA Board of Director Endorsements

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jane Anne Shimizu

Owen Buz Mills – Watch this video about his accomplishments on the NRA Board: Benefactor Member (Member since 1962, Life Member since 1984). Buz Mills, a USMC Veteran, was nominated to the Board of Directors of the NRA by the … Continue reading →

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Tucson Gunsite Course in March

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jane Anne Shimizu

March 20-21 Ladies Pistol and March 22-23 Two Day Shotgun (co-ed)  SHOTGUN:  The Tucson shotgun course is geared for home owners who wish to learn or better understand the shotgun.  It will cover all the functions, manipulation, loading/reloading/unloading, marksmanship, patterning, … Continue reading →

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FBI data shows spike in U.S. firearm purchases in 2011

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Jane Anne Shimizu

(Reuters) – The FBI performed a record number of instant background checks on would-be firearm buyers in 2011 as Americans went on an apparent gun-buying spree, according to new government data. The FBI said it fielded nearly 16.5 million queries … Continue reading →

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