10 THE MARKSMAN August, 1939
Seven Reasons Why You Should Join The National Rifle & Pistol Association
1. As member of the NRPA you save reasonable amount from an_
n\lal license fees for every firearm you hold, and you do not need to file a bond required by the authorities.
2. Membership in the NRPA, a national gun club duly accredited by the Phiilippine Army and the Constabulary, will facilitate your obtaining firearms for target use only.
3. You get a free subscription to Th~ Marksman, a magazine dedi- cated to outdoor sports.
4. Ample range facilities: you may shoot in any of dozen shooting clubs affiliated with the NRA Association. If you are in Manila, the club has two ranges: in Santolan, near Camp Mul"J)hy; and on Pureza Sf.re8t, Santa Mesa, near the National Development Company premises. An ex- perienced instructor is always at hand to help you.
5. More than a score of rifle and pistol matche&.·.are held every year, with valuable trophies and medals given away-for ·beginners as well as
~xperts. Since the NRPA is affiliated with the Philippine Amateur Ath~.
Jetic Federation, its open championships are considered national in scope.
6. The NRP A protects the interests of firearm holders by eampaj gn_
fog for more liberal rules in the granting of firearms to qualified citiz~ns,
opposing legislation prejudii:cial to the interests of shooters, and cooperab ing fully with plans for National Defense.
7. As member of the NRP A, you are helping the Common wealth Government train its citizens at least in the proper care and use of :i ~un.
Thus you insure the security of your home and keep the Philippines a peaceful place to live in.
Beware of organizations that imitate the National Rifle & Pistoi Association by offering "cut-rates" to prospective mem~el's,
and are in danger of folding up at any time!
JOIN NOW AJ\D HELP MAKE THE PHILIPPI~RS A NATION Olt, STRAIGHT AND 8QUARE SHOOTERS!
