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Welcome to The Ohio Gun
Collectors Association home page.
OGCA is a
not-for-profit corporation that promotes friendship for
those interested
in
the collection, possession, and use
of arms by responsible persons.
- Founded
in 1937-
------- OGCA Meetings
are strictly LIMITED to members and their guests ------
Online
Dues Payment Click Here
Spring
2022 Member's Newsletter
Members:
Our next 2 meetings
are:
March 12-13, 2022
and
April 30-May 1, 2022
(Display Show
and Members'
Recognition Banquet)
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In Remembrance of
Our President
Sherman M Kirkland
III
1/21/1955 -
12/31/2021
We are deeply
saddened to announce
the passing of OGCA
President Sherman M.
Kirkland III.
Sherman passed away
December 31, 2021 at
age 66. He was a
devoted member for
42 years, served on
the Board of
Directors since 2013
and as President
since November 2020.
We are thankful for
his outstanding
leadership,
friendship and
wisdom.
Sherm supported the
OGCA mission to
promote responsible
gun ownership in
many ways. Sherman
was dedicated to
expanding the OGCA/SAF
Youth Shooting Grant
program as an
important long-term
investment to
instill appreciation
and responsible use
of firearms in young
people.
Sherman was a
collector of H&R
handy guns,
Winchester
self-loading rifles,
antique flare and
gas guns and
projectors, along
with 20th century
U.S. and foreign
military arms and
accessories, plus a
lot of other funky
stuff. He is a past
president of Solon
Sportsmen Club and
past Trustee of
Dallas Arms
Collectors
Association. Sherm
was active in many
other gun collector
associations across
the country
including the
Pennsylvania Gun
Collectors
Association,
Michigan Antique
Arms Association,
and Dakota Territory
Gun Collectors.
One of Sherman’s
favorite OGCA
memories was
“hanging with his
dad.” His father,
Sherman Kirkland II,
served as president
of OGCA 1992-1993,
and his mother,
Janice, helped at
the Member Service’s
desk for decades.
They, too, have
passed on, but the
Kirkland legacy will
continue. Sons,
Sherman IV and David
are already planning
an exhibit for the
upcoming Display
Show. Ten-year-old
grandson Sherman V (aka
“Mitch”) loves
coming to OGCA and
can be found on page
6. Plus
granddaughter
Stefany is a regular
in the registration
room as was
granddaughter
Kaitlyn before
moving out of state.
We look forward to
seeing the entire
Kirkland family soon
including Sherm’s
beloved wife of 47
years, Mari Beth.
Sherman was the
proud owner/operator
of Sherman‘s
Automotive in Mentor
Ohio. Mechanically
inclined, he was
also an avid
collector of
motorcycles,
purchasing his first
at the age of 10.
Triumphs, Harleys
and Indians were his
passion. He built
many motorcycles in
his early years and
loved riding with
his buddies and
sons.
Sherman was among
nine members
interviewed at the
November meeting for
video presentations
and was asked to
talk specifically
about this club that
he was so devoted
to. Enjoy his short,
touching video
interview at YouTube
Historic Investments
by clicking here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Vxoa-D94M
We miss you,
Sherm. Thank you for
making a lasting
imprint on The Ohio
Gun Collectors
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FOR
A COMPLETE SCHEDULE, DIRECTIONS AND
HOTELS, CLICK ON
SHOWS.
Meeting Hours:
Saturday 8:30 AM - 5 PM;
Sunday 8:30 AM -
2
PM.
Unloading/Set-up
for tableholders: Friday 3 PM - 9 PM;
Saturday 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM; Sunday 7:30 am - 8:30 AM
Masks are not
required as of this
writing, but are
encouraged,
especially for the
protection of those
who have not been
vaccinated.
Any significant Covid-19 updates
or changes will be
posted on this
"Home" page
and
will
also be posted on www.facebook.com/theogca
and mass emailed to
members who have
provided an email
address.
HELPFUL LINKS /
COVID 19 INFORMATION
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
State of
Ohio’s recommendations can be found at
www.coronavirus.ohio.gov
A few tips to help
things go smoothly:
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Don't forget
your badge. If
you have lost
your badge don't
worry, you can
get a
replacement for
$5.00 at the
Member Services
Desk.
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Spouses of
members, their
children and
grandchildren 17
and under do not
need a Guest
Pass! - Bring
them to the
Member Services
Desk with you
and we will
register them
for a Family
badge.
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If you have not
paid your Dues
yet, the Dues
Desk will be
open Sat.
7:30-4:00 pm and
Sun. 8:00 -
12:30 pm.
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If your
Membership
has lapsed
for more
than a year
please visit
our
"JOIN PAGE"
above.
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All Firearms
need to be
checked and tied
when you enter.
The Gun-tie
tables will be
located in the
Main Foyer.
Think safety at
all times. Be
sure to unload
your gun,
magazines and
clips before you
leave home. Do
not enter the
hall without
doing so. This
includes CCW's!
SEE YOU SOON!
For Information on joining visit
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To review BATF Notice to
Gun Show Participants 5300.23A revised October 2016 click Here
Copies of this flier are available in the lobby at each
meeting and are posted in the hall.
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