Endorsements

Ronnie Barrett visiting with John at the FCSA booth SHOT Show 2004 With Rock McMillan at the Pheonix, AZ Small Arms Review Show in 2001 With Sandy Froman, NRA President, unidentified NRA staffperson and Steve Helsley, former ILA State Liaison at the 2005 SHOT Show Oklahoma Rifle Assn. Executive Director Charles Smith welcomes John to the 2005 Annual OKC Banquet

Ronnie Barrett
founder Barrett Firearms
August 2005
"...I write this letter to voice my wholehearted endorsement of John Burtt's candidacy for a seat on the National Rifle Association's Board of Directors... It has been my privilege to know John for more than a decade. The past six years of the time he has exhibited exemplary stewardship of the Fifty Caliber Institute..." [Complete letter]

Rock McMillan
founder McMillan Firearms
"...I have worked with John for the past 6 years in the Fifty Caliber Institute and have witnessed first hand his single-minded determination to defend our 2nd Amendment rights. John has led the FCI in a fierce war across this country against those who would take away our rights to own .50 caliber rifles. This war has been fought against a foe that is much more experienced and better funded and yet John has won most of the battles because of his ability to enlist others in the fight. John is just as effective testifying in front of a State Legislative hearing as he is in a down and dirty 'street fight.'..." [Complete letter]

Lynn McMurdo
President Fifty Caliber Shooters Association (FCSA)
August, 2005
"...As the current President of the Fifty Caliber Shooters Association (FCSA), I want to assure you that Mr. Burtt has the complete support of the fifty caliber shooting community and the unanimous support of the Board of Directors of FCSA... John would be a tremendous asset to the NRA. He is a dedicated supporter of our great 2nd Amendment. He is an untiring worker and a strong NRA advocate..." [Complete letter]

Eric Williams
Co-founder, Past-President, Director, and Editor, Fifty Caliber Shooters Association (FCSA)
August, 2005
"...John has been the lifeblood and voice of [the Fifty-Caliber Association]. He has raised funds for the FCI, and testified in front of numerous legislatures on behalf of fifty caliber shooters. John is a retired police officer and detective from the Riverside, CA department. Prior to serving as a police officer, John served our military in the Navy. I've always admired John's energy and willingness to 'put his money where his mouth was.' He is hard working, and possesses the highest level of integrity..." [Complete letter]

Charles H. Smith
Executive Director, Oklahoma Rifle Association
September, 2005
"...In behalf of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Rifle Association... the candidacy of Mr. John Burtt, Choctaw, Oklahoma, is strongly supported for a position on the NRA Board of Directors..." [Complete letter]

Kevin Welch
Former President, Oklahoma Rifle Association
"...John is member of our state affiliate association and our gun club, and has been a leader in promoting the acceptance of the .50 caliber firearm, with strong results. John's background with the Fifty Caliber Institute and legislative activities have been a major factor for the growing acceptance of this firearm in the shooting sports arena of central Oklahoma. We view John as a top management level asset for our club and are pleased he has chosen it as his home club..." [Complete letter]

Tony Piscitelli
CEO, American Defense Systems, Inc.
"...I have known and worked with John on a number of important 2nd Amendment issues in the states of California and New York. He is a true and fearless defender of our 2nd Amendment Rights as there could be He has worked tirelessly for the past 6 years with the Fifty-Caliber Institute (FCI) to guarantee the future availability of that weapon as well as all weapons for our use. I believe in his integrity and that he is qualified to do the job, because he is a very hard and dedicated worker who will work and support the goals of NRA in all shooting disciplines not just 50 caliber..." [Complete letter]

Robert Crook
September, 2005
"...John Burtt is the Director of the Fifty Caliber Shooters Assn. (FCSA) and has been VERY helpful to CT and other states in defeating bans on .50 Cal. through his dedication, research, communications and publications. He has CCS endorsement..."

Mike Haas
founder AmmoGuide.com
November 2005
"...John represents the level of professionalism, experience and skill that NRA will need to effectively defeat the growing attacks on civilian use of a truely historic round, the .50 BMG. The American target shooter pioneered the use of the .50 as a long-range tack-driver. John Burtt understands the history, the cartridge and the enemies of freedom that have used government to ban it from our California members' gun safes. The man has my vote..."