ORA President’s Letter
Here’s a word from Oklahoma Rifle Association President Mark Vaughan, for Oklahoma’s gun owners.
President’s Letter – Spring 2025
Greetings! The ORA is coming up on another year, another legislative session, and another recognition by the Governor of the critical work that the NRA and the ORA does for Oklahoma gun owners. This year Governor Stitt proclaimed April 8th as “ORA Day” which we are...
President’s Letter – Winter 2025
Greetings! 2025 in particular is exciting to me for the future of our gun communities, let me tell you why! I had the honor of spending an afternoon trap shooting with an outstanding young man,Michael Gates from Marlow, OK, an accomplished high school sophomore. His...
President’s Letter – Fall 2024
Greetings! You may have noticed a difference in this issue of the Sharpshooter. We have changed the color to something we’ve been seeing more of in recent years at our clubs and ranges. Those flashes of pink are from the women who are bringing brightness and vitality...
President’s Letter – Summer 2024
Greetings! Oftentimes I think back to President Lincoln and his legendary Gettysburg address. It was written quickly on his way to a dedication of the battlefield, but it was not quickly passed over in its meaning. Instead, it conveys a powerful message, one that came...
President’s Letter – Spring 2024
Greetings! We are in the thick of Oklahoma’s legislative session and couldn’t be more happy with the work the ORA and our legislators have accomplished in considering gun safety and security while being mindful of our civil liberties. But there are a few things I...
President’s Letter – Winter 2024
Greetings! It was exciting to meet with legislators about working with the ORA to put together tax incentives on purchases of gun safes. This request came from both sides, including our Democratic constituency. We are also seeing more press on those left of center...
President’s Letter – Fall 2023
Greetings! It was only a year ago when I stepped into the community center where the board meeting that would determine the fate of the ORA would take place. You see, the effort, leadership, and sacrifice required to keep an organization that champions the Second...
President’s Letter – Spring 2023
Greetings! April 2023 was significant in the history of your ORA. Governor Stitt proclaimed April 3 as NRA and ORA day, the first state to set aside a day in recognition of the NRA and State affiliate, showing that Oklahoma once again is leading the way in supporting...
President’s Letter – Winter 2023
Greetings! I am pleased to address my fellow ORA members in this, the inaugural re-issue of our legacy magazine, the Sharpshooter. First, thank you for being an active member of the ORA! The Oklahoma Rifle Association had for many years been instrumental in supporting...