" The goal of this organization is the encouragement of recreational and competitive rifle, shotgun and pistol shooting among citizens of the United States, with a view toward improving the knowledge of the safe handling and proper care of firearms as well as the development of those characteristics of honesty, good fellowship, self-discipline, team play, and self-reliance which are the essentials of good sportsmanship."

" This organization will keep abreast of State and Federal laws pertaining to the ownership and use of firearms. As an organization we shall use our influence wherever possible to protect the rights of our members to own and legally use firearms in this state."