ORA’s Articles
Read more about Oklahoma’s unique contributions to the firearm community in addition to other thoughts from the ORA board and members.
Distinguished Shooters
James White is a WWII Marine Veteran, NRA Instructor, Former ORA President, and Distinguished Marksman. He served the ORA for many years and began the Sharpshooter. These writings are from the Sharpshooter archives and his personal collection. A hundred and fifty...
Hero, The Colonel
James White is a WWII Marine Veteran, NRA Instructor, Former ORA President, and Distinguished Marksman. He served the ORA for many years and began the Sharpshooter. These writings are from the Sharpshooter archives and his personal collection. THE SHELL HOLE...
Oklahoma SDA and Why You may Want It
When you compare to other states like Massachussets or California, being a gunowner in Oklahoma is a dream and arguably is more in line with what our Founding Father’s envisioned for the Second Amendment. Oklahomans enjoy permitless carry for individuals 21+ or 18+ if...
We Understand You
An Op Ed by ORA Director of Outreach, Amber Parrow This article is for our legislators, our lawmakers, and those in public service at the municipal, state, and federal levels. We write this for you because we thought you needed to know that someone sees your tireless...
The Inaugural State Air Rifle & Pistol Championship Matches
The ORA was excited to add another state competition match to its growing repertoire; Air Rifle and Pistol. This is a growing sport for high school students with opportunity to compete in CMP matches and gain NCAA scholarships. We had great attendance from JROTC, 4H,...
Competition Corner – Fullbore
For each issue, ORA Director of Competitions, Curtis Bohlman, shares about the various competitions available to participate in along with updates on ORA sponsored events. In an effort to get some of you ammunition laden gun owners off of the couch (you know who you...
The “Rattle Battle”
James White is a WWII Marine Veteran, NRA Instructor, Former ORA President, and Distinguished Marksman. He served the ORA for many years and began the Sharpshooter. This is from the Sharpshooter Archives and originally published in July, 2015. Each year in...
Meet Your NRA-ILA Frontlines Coordinator
Since 1975, the NRA has created the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action, known as the NRA-ILA. Since its creation, the NRA-ILA has defended our Second Amendment rights against domestic and foreign anti-gun advocates. From victories in the...
Becoming an Effective Second Amendment Advocate in the Legislative Process
John Sigler is one of the first past presidents of the National Rifle Association (2007-2009) to join the ORA as a Life Member. Please welcome John as he shares his thoughts and experience at the national, state, and local level in our firearm communities. ...
Experiences with a Winchester 52
James White is a WWII Marine Veteran, NRA Instructor, Former ORA President, and Distinguished Marksman. He served the ORA for many years and began the Sharpshooter. This is from his collection of writing telling about the beginning of his years as a NRA instructor...