Shotgun Sports Article
 

As most of you know, I took over the research job for the PGCA back in May of this year. I mentioned this to a long time trapshooting friend of mine, Ed Clapper. Ed writes a monthly column for Shotgun Sports Magazine. The title of his column is AverageEd.

Ed originally asked me if he could do a write up on the records of the PGCA and how I research a Parker shotgun. I asked a few members of the BOD's for approval and they all thought it would be good publicity.

Ed came over to the house about a month ago, I showed him the records and how I put the research letter together. He took some notes and pictures. At that time, there was an A grade Parker hammer gun being sold by Griffin and Howe which was drawing a lot of interest on the forum and I thought this would be a good example to use for Ed's column. I contacted Griffin and Howe about the gun to get permission to use some of their pictures. By that time, the gun was sold. Bob Beach at G&H contacted the buyer and got his permission to use the gun in the column.

Ed wrote his column and before submitting it, allowed me to proof read it and correct any mistakes. When Ed submitted it to the publisher, the publisher thought it would be better to use it as a feature article instead of just Ed's monthly column, thus allowing more text and pictures. I sent Ed a couple of pictures of my Parkers in case the publisher wanted additional pictures.

I haven't seen the finished article so I don't know what it looks like.

From what Ed tells me, the article is scheduled to be published in the November issue. Also, the publisher has agreed that it can be copied for our Parker Pages.

Thank you both/all....I look forward to reading all about it...(-:

me too...charlie

Chuck, will they give us permission to publish the article in its entirety in Parker Pages?

Dean,

I asked Ed to ask the publisher if we could reprint the article for the Parker Pages. According to Ed, the publisher said it was ok, the only stipulation was to credit Shotgun Sports for allowing the reprint.

How this is physically done, I don't know.

Great work, Chuck.

Chuck, we'll need that stated specifically in writing in order not to infringe on copyright law.

Dean

Great initiative on a topic which will benefit not only the club but interested readers!

I got an update from Ed Clapper tonight. The featured article will be in the November issue of Shotgun Sports. It should be coming out in about 3 weeks.

According to Ed, they basically used the article as written by Ed and corrected by me plus added some extra pictures. I just hope there are no mistakes that I missed when proof reading.

They will allow it to be republished in the Parker Pages.

Chuck,I contacted Shotgun Sports Magazine last week and ordered a copy of the issue. Can't wait to get it.