Honored American Veterans Afield (H.A.V.A.) hosted the organization's 2nd Annual National Family Day on November 14, 2008 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. The event was attended by 89 disabled veterans and active duty military personnel from various military facilities in the San Antonio area.

The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC), the professional bass fishing world championship, will be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports this Saturday, November 21.

FLW Outdoors and BRP have signed a new multi-year agreement, marking their 9th consecutive year as a sponsor of FLW Outdoors.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has appointed James Curcuruto as director, industry research and analysis.

For the second consecutive year, Winchester® Ammunition has been awarded the Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year award by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW).

Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Max Baucus (D-MT) have introduced legislation to permanently provide $900 million to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The program will provide $450 million annually to states and local communities for close-to-home parks and outdoor recreation facilities.

The tournament fishing circuit will be this coming season with the introduction of the new Cabela's Angler Cash contingency program. Cabela's Angler Cash program rewards eligible, top-finishing anglers in the following participating tournaments with cash and/or Cabela's Gift Cards worth up to $5,000.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) has been presented with the Firearms Manufacturer of the Year award by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers for the third consecutive year.

Thank you for your support and effort to secure the passage of Proposition 11 on yesterday’s ballot.  The constitutional amendment to protect homeowners and property owners from the abuses of eminent domain was approved by Texas voters by 81-19 percent, an overwhelming four-to-one margin, the largest margin of any proposition on the ballot.