Larry and Brenda Potterfield Talk About The MidwayUSA Foundation

This video from the 2018 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum features Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA presenting a ceremonial check exceeding $15 million to the NRA-ILA. This significant donation represents the cumulative contributions made by MidwayUSA customers over the years to support the NRA's legislative action arm. The event took place in Dallas, Texas, as part of the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings, highlighting the strong partnership between MidwayUSA and the NRA in advocating for firearm rights.

This video features Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA at the 2019 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Indianapolis, Indiana. He, along with his wife Brenda, presented a ceremonial check for over $16 million to the NRA-ILA. This significant donation represents the cumulative contributions of MidwayUSA customers to the NRA-ILA over the years, highlighting a strong commitment to supporting Second Amendment advocacy.

This video features Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, speaking at the SCI Hunters' Convention. He discusses the importance of hunting for wildlife conservation, highlighting that hunting revenue directly supports wildlife protection and population growth. Potterfield also touches on his pride in wearing his NRA Ring of Freedom jacket, emphasizing the NRA's role in protecting Second Amendment rights, which he believes are foundational for conservation efforts. He also mentions the MidwayUSA Foundation's work in supporting high school and college shooting teams through fundraising and grants.

This video features Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA and his wife Brenda presenting a ceremonial check for over $14 million to the NRA-ILA. This significant donation represents the cumulative contributions of MidwayUSA customers to the NRA-ILA over the years. The presentation took place at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum, an event held in conjunction with the 2017 NRA Annual Meetings in Atlanta, Georgia. The video highlights the strong support from the shooting community for the NRA-ILA's advocacy efforts.

This episode of Armed & Fabulous profiles the Potterfield family, highlighting their deep roots in shooting sports and their entrepreneurial success with MidwayUSA. Brenda Potterfield's early hunting experiences with her father laid the foundation for a lifelong passion. She and her husband Larry, a Vietnam veteran, built MidwayUSA from a small gun shop into a major mail-order company for ammunition and firearm accessories. Their daughter Sara, now VP of Public Relations, grew up in the business and shares a passion for hunting with her mother and her own young daughter, Eliza. The family are strong advocates for the Second Amendment and have been long-time sponsors of NRA events, embodying the vital role of family and entrepreneurship in promoting hunting and shooting sports.

This video recognizes Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, for receiving the 2014 Outdoor Channel Lifetime Achievement Award. The award, presented by Wayne LaPierre of the NRA, celebrates individuals significantly impacting the shooting sports industry. Potterfield's achievements include developing programs that benefit the Second Amendment and youth sporting activities, such as the NRA Round-Up, Friends of NRA, and the Scholastic Shooting Trust. This honor highlights his extensive contributions to conservation and the shooting sports community.

This video details the meticulous process of ammunition manufacturing at Hornady's facility in Grand Island, Nebraska. It covers the creation of bullets, starting with copper cups and lead cores, and the production of brass cartridge cases through annealing and hammering. The content also highlights Hornady's rigorous quality control testing on a 100-yard range and the final packaging stages, emphasizing their commitment to American-made quality.

The L1A1 SLR, a British variant of the FN FAL, was adopted by the UK military for its semi-automatic-only operation and inch-pattern components. It served through major conflicts like the Falklands War and was eventually replaced by the L85 bullpup. The rifle is known for its robust design and reliability, though original British-made examples are now rare.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

Vista Outdoor has acquired the iconic Remington Ammunition brand, aiming to revive its manufacturing operations in Lonoke, Arkansas. The acquisition follows Remington's 2020 bankruptcy, with Vista Outdoor integrating the brand alongside Federal, CCI, and Speer. The focus is on restoring quality, securing raw materials, and re-employing skilled workers to meet high market demand for popular lines like Core-Lokt and UMC.