OGCA News

News and Information of The Ohio Gun Collectors Association

--OGCA Meetings are strictly LIMITED to members and their guests--

Next 2 Meeting Dates

July 16-17, 2022
Featuring ROCS, The Ruger Owners & Collectors Society

September 11-12, 2022
Featuring two classic collectors associations: The Winchester Arms Collectors Association and The Marlin Firearm Collectors Association

FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE, DIRECTIONS AND HOTELS, CLICK ON SHOWS.
Visit the "Home" page for any urgent announcements regarding upcoming meetings. Thank you!

Summer Newsletter - the Display Show Edition

Display Show and Banquet Recap - By Terrie Hill

We had an amazing number of first-time displayers at the Apr. 30/May 1, 2022, Annual Display Show. Thank you to the committee, judges and those who came out and voted for the Members Choice Award. Enjoy the photos of the outstanding displays found throughout this edition.

Everyone seemed to have such a fantastic time at the Member’s Recognition Banquet. The OGCA 85th Anniversary cake was a nice touch by the banquet committee. We had fantastic success with the whiskey basket raffle both in terms of our generous ticket purchasers and the members who contributed high quality and hard-to-find libations. One hundred percent of the proceeds went to the youth shooting sports grant fund, and over $4,000 was raised.

Mike Samendinger was presented with S.N. 1 of the Ace Sponsor Pin at the banquet having reached Ace status earlier that day. I encourage everyone to sponsor members and guests to this great club. The first 100 to sponsor five or more people will receive a limited edition, serial numbered pin.

It’s great to be on-site at the Roberts Centre for the Annual Banquet. Their talented chef and event staff did a fantastic job, and we received many positive comments about the food and service. Remember to get your ticket requests in early next year for the May 20, 2023, banquet as there are limited seats. We will hold the “libations for a cause” raffle again next year to benefit youth target shooting grants. I encourage all those wishing to contribute a raffle item to do so.

Also at this May 2023 meeting, High Standard Collectors’ Association will have a combination display show with ours including their own display awards. High Standard sent an “advance team” including President Brian Rebuzzini all the way from San Diego. They are duly impressed with what they saw and looking forward to being with us next year. Consider joining them in advance if you collect Hi Standards and you can compete for both OGCA and High Standard awards.

It was a great show and I’m still very tired but look forward to doing it all over again next year. In the meantime, don’t forget to see all the incredible ROCS (Ruger Owner & Collectors Association) displays coming up at our next show July 16 & 17, 2022. It is the perfect show to bring friends and family.

See you in July,
Terrie Lee Hill
First Vice President / President Pro Tem

OGCA Videos By and For Members

We kicked off the 2022 by bringing OGCA to you. Click on the links below to view two fantastic videos by OGCA members! Enjoy this special treat courtesy of Leonardo M. Antaris. To join our email list to have upcoming videos and information emailed to you, email ogca@ogca.com with "add me to the email list." You can unsubscribe at anytime.

Collecting WW2 M1A1 Paratroopers Expert Interview with Bill Pearce

Colt Single Action. UNBELIEVABLE HISTORY Expert Interview with Joe Pittenger

In Remembrance of Our President
Sherman M Kirkland III
1/21/1955 - 12/31/2021

OGCA President Sherman M. Kirkland III passed away December 31, 2021 at age 66. He was a devoted member for 42 years, served on the Board of Directors since 2013 and as President since November 2020. We are thankful for his outstanding leadership, friendship and wisdom. Sherm supported the OGCA mission to promote responsible gun ownership in many ways. He was among nine members interviewed at the November meeting for video presentations and was asked to talk specifically about this club that he was so devoted to. Enjoy his short, touching video interview at YouTube Historic Investments by clicking here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Vxoa-D94M

We miss you, Sherm. Thank you for making a lasting imprint on The Ohio Gun Collectors Association

Membership Dues
Members: your ‘22 dues statement was mailed with your “Interim” mailing in October. You do not need your statement in order to pay your dues. Members may pay directly on our secure Online Dues Payment Program by Clicking Here; or by mailing a check or money order to the business office. You can also pay via credit card over the phone at (330) 467-5733 or in person at a meeting. Whenever possible, please include your member number on the memo of your check. For more information click on "Dues."

1-year dues: $45
1-year Active Duty Military: Free (Enclose rank, branch, duty station)
3-year dues: $110 (saves $25)
5-year dues: $165 (saves $60)
Life Membership: $1,00
Sr. Life (65 yrs.+): $700 (Enclose proof of age)

Mail check or money order to: OGCA, P.O. Box 670406, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067.

Please anticipate 3 weeks for processing at this time of year. If payment is not received by March 31, 2022, the name of the non-paying member will be removed from our files and can be reinstated only by paying a minimum of 3 years dues by December 31, 2022. We need and appreciate your support. Thank you! Former Members who left in good standing and whose dues expired years ago now have several ways to re-join/re-apply. See the "Join" tab above.

Table Application and Guest Pass Forms

Guest Passes (for use by current members): Guest Passes are on on page 11 of the newsletter. For security reasons the form is not online. If you are a member and would like a copy of a form call (330) 467-5733 or email ogca@ogca.com. Guest Passes are $15. Members may bring up to 4 guests per meeting. Guests are limited to 2 visits per life.

Tables: Members may reserve tables for up to two shows at a time at $95 per table. Tables may be rented via mail, phone, or in person during a meeting for the next 2 meetings.

Co-Share Tables Available Now We allow two members to share a table with Friday trading privileges for both members. The cost to co-share is a flat fee of $20 no matter how many tables are shared. A “Tableholder Pass” will be issued for each member but no “Helper Pass.” Each individual will share responsibility of the table or tables and both will have trading privileges during set-up times. Request a form at the Tables Desk or at ogca@ogca.com or (330) 467-5733.

Joining Information

Members: Do you know someone who would be interested in becoming a member of OGCA? A brother, sister, uncle, or cousin? How about a friend or neighbor? Please click on "Join" tab, above, as we have some new options for new and former members. For more information contact the Business Office at (330) 467-5733 or ogca@ogca.com.

New Options for Applying

Members: you may sponsor a friend that has a CCW permit or FFL/C&R license without your friend needing a 2nd sponsor. (The license or permit held by the applicant serves in lieu of a 2nd sponsor.) The application must be returned in person with one sponsor present. Another change passed in November addresses a former member’s ability to rejoin OGCA. Former members who left in good standing may rejoin without sponsors. [Click on "Join" tab, above.] In order to rejoin it is necessary to contact the Business Office in advance. Thank you!

Ohio Hunter Ed Class

Thank you to member Al Overholser of OHTEIA and volunteer of ODNR Wildlife Division for leading the free Ohio Hunters Education class at the Roberts Centre this past September 2021. 17 people attended including many youngsters. All walked away safer, well-educated hunters and all passed their Hunter’s Education Certification. We plan to offer this opportunity again in September 2022.

Members: Don't miss The Classified Section in your newsletter. Classifieds are not posted online.

Contact Information / Address Updates
Your email address has become important for quick communication on last minute show updates. To be added to our email list, please email us at ogca@ogca.com or call the business office at (330) 467-5733. In addition please “like” us on Facebook to get news and updates at https://www.facebook.com/theogca.
Address Updates can also be emailed to ogca@ogca.com. If you include your member number, we only need your new address.

Save on Lodging Cost with Increased Sat. Set up Time

Sat. set up hours Sat. (7 am - 8:30 am), have been set to better accommodate members who rent tables and who who want to avoid the time and cost of a Fri. hotel stay. Note the Holiday Inn at Roberts Centre still has a strict 2-night minimum (beyond OGCA's control) and a list of other hotels can be found on the SHOWS page.

Meeting Hours
Saturday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 2 pm

Set up/Exhibitor Hours
Fri. 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm exhibitor Set-up
Sat. 7:00 am - 8:30 am exhibitor Set-up
Sun. 7:30 am - 8:30 am exhibitor Set-up

Support Youth Shooting

Please consider a donation for youth firearms safety training and target shooting. So far we’ve collected thousands of dollars from generous members and every dime goes directly to youth target shooting clubs through our joint venture with Sportsman's Alliance Foundation (SAF). Thank you! To participate in our youth shooting initiative mark the memo of your check "youth target shooting donation" or call with a credit card. Although your donation is not tax deductible this is a vitally important cause for the long-term. Any amount is appreciated and 100% will go to grants in support of youth shooting.

Gun Collector Etiquette - A Partial List

Every firearm should be treated as if it were loaded. Keep all firearms pointed in a safe direction. Keep your finger out of the trigger guard.
Never touch a firearm or remove the safety tie without permission from the owner.
Don’t ask to handle a firearm unless you have serious intent to buy.
Look for signs that indicate what is appropriate. Collections marked “Display Only” are never to be touched.
Do not dry fire, work bolts or cycle actions without permission. If you want to manipulate anything, get permission. Make sure whatever you’re manipulating is not a safety issue.
Avoid unnecessary wear. Never spin the cylinder of a revolver like you are playing Russian roulette or slam it closed by “flipping” it sideways.
When necessary to inspect a gun you have intent to buy, the tableholder should be the one that cuts the safety tie. The tableholder should also be the one that opens the bolt and clears a weapon in a safe manner before he hands it over and re-ties the weapon regardless of whether it will be sold or not.
Remember how a gun was laying and put it back down the way you found it. Never hit the gun against another gun or lay it down on top of another gun.
Hold a gun by the wood and not the metal if possible. If you get fingerprints on the metal, alert the tableholder so he/she can clean it.
Don’t allow children to run amuck. Keep your kids with you and instruct them on all safety rules and general etiquette.
Never set food or drink on someone’s table.
Never interrupt a “sale in progress” or try to purchase an item someone else is holding or negotiating a price on.
Do not block a table or aisle chatting with your buddy. Keep traffic moving past the table so people can see his/her display.

“May I...” and “Thank You” go a long way and are just plain common courtesy.

Automatic Penalties For a Loaded Gun or Magazine

In 2016, the OGCA Board of Directors adopted automatic penalties for those in violation of bringing in a loaded gun or magazine. Members will be removed from the building and placed on an automatic one-year suspension. If a guest brings a loaded firearm/magazine, he/she will be immediately banned for life, and the sponsor of that guest will automatically be suspended for one year. If each and every member makes safety their number one focus and informs their guest of the Safety Rules, enforcement of this new automatic penalty will never be necessary...and that is our hope.

Important: Bump Fire Stocks or any devices that simulates full automatic fire are NOT Permitted.

Firearms Safety REQUIRED

Current Member's Newsletter: Spring 2022 Member's Newsletter

Some Prior Newsletters:

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