gijive Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Call for Volunteers: The American Thompson Association will be represented at the NRA Meetings in Louisville this year by presenting 1916-2016: The Centennial of Auto-Ordnance. This year’s display promises to be an exciting mix of the old and new Auto-Ordnance Corporation. The American Thompson Association needs volunteers from the membership to assist in setting up the display, greeting the visitors during the show and helping to dismantle the display at the conclusion of the event. If you are attending the show, please consider volunteering a small amount of your time to help your association by being available for a day or so to set-up, man the booth during the show, or help tear down on Sunday. If you are attending the NRA but are not a member of The American Thompson Association and wish to join, please contact me for membership information. This is a great way for new members to meet the people associated with the organization. Please contact me by email (cschauer@clpes.com) or phone (708-752-0527) if you can volunteer a day or two. I will be making the schedule in the next week or so. Sincerely, Chuck SchauerPresident 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijive Posted April 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Bumping this back to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijive Posted May 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 (edited) All, Hope to see some of the Board members here at the NRA Show in Louisville this coming week. Stop by The American Thompson Association booth at the show and say hello. There will be some interesting Thompson Guns on display. Edited May 15, 2016 by gijive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 This is going to be a great time in Louisville! 100th anniversary of Auto-Ordnance! Stop by and see us in Booth 6647. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 I'll be there about 11:30 Thursday for Gun Guru's and then in the show all weekend. Autograph times are TBD by beverages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Here is a photo of the display. SVDM guns are included. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Sorry about the sideways photos. I'm posting from my phone, sitting next to the display. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aut-ord-co Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Beautiful display. Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpanda4 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Looks really good! Thanks for posting them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeport28A1 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 David, thank you for posting the photographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Guys sorry to miss the show I really enjoyed working the show last year. I've had some personal problems and about to get back to normal. Miss you all hope to see you soon. have fun at the show. Dave thanks for the pictures nice looking display. Keep us informed on how the display did. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 That settles it for me, I'm going to the next NRA event near the east coast.Great guns and display!Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dog 1110 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Darryl I think it's in Atlanta next year- hope you can make it.This years display is truly amazing.How often do you get a chance to see a sample of just about every Thompson ever made?The conversation ain't bad either. DD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I'll be there for sure, I've got family in Columbus GA and Morton & Lena Mississippi.Thanks for the info,Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 The American Thompson Association display in the Collectors Corner at the NRA 2016 Convention in Louisville, Kentucky is a big hit among the NRA members. The TATA volunteers are always busy showcasing the 100 Years of the Auto-Ordnance Corporation. We have one more day then everyone can take a well deserved rest. The great pictures by David, above, will give everyone a feel for the display. That said, pictures pale in comparison to experiencing the complete display. Shown below is one feature of the display that attracted a lot of attention! 2016 NRA Convention Louisville movie.MOV Unfortunately, sound effects were not permitted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Drove a roundtrip to just see this display and it was worth it. A quick entrance into the convention center directly to the TATA display and a zig zag on the way out. It was worth the hours of driving, now on the other hand the extra time to get from the highway to the convention center was errr frustrating but I managed to navigate it without too much stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Mills Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Wow great pics, thanks for posting! On a somewhat related note, I visited the FBI vs Baby Face Nelson battle memorial site in Barrington IL today while overnighting in town. I recall reading an article on the local paper years ago about a long retired telephone repairman that witnessed the entire battle. Those agents showed great courage to the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobcreeknut Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Stopped by to check out the display. Great job guys! Very impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobcreeknut Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Stopped by to check out the display. Great job guys! Very impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppgcowboy Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Stopped by to check out the display. Great job guys! Very impressive!" if guns kill people, all mine are broken" TED NUGENT Had to say, love the signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hi David, Thanks for the great photos. Do you have any close ups of individual weapons and in particular any close ups of the description boards that can be easily read? B R Digger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 I received my first award ever from the NRA Gun Collectors Committee today... They awarded my Toy Tommy Gun and Maguire Industries WWII employee badge Gun Collectors Committee Certificate of Merit #198 during the awards ceremony this morning. I acquired the combo 10 years ago from the son of the lady pictured on the employee badge. After the Thompson stopped being produced during WWII, the Auto-Ordnance Division of Maguire Industries used leftover wood stocks, and marketed these wooden toy Tommy Guns. There are only 6 known remaining in existence. The lady on the badge worked where they were manufactured, and her son was never allowed to play with it, which he indicated was probably what saved it from destruction... Tracie's no number Model of 1919 was awarded a silver medal, and the display overall won an award, but not the coveted Best Display award. One of his early web pouches also received a certificate. The display has been a crowd pleaser. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Wow Congrats to David and Tracie on the certificates and congrats to all who contributed and supported the display and it's award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hntrdarren Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Congratulations to David and Tracie on your awards and also congrats to all involved on the incredible display !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnshooter Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Was going to post some photos too, but David's are better. Mine were compromised by the constant stream of people wanting to look at the exhibit! One thing only a video would show: The center "0" in the center "100 Years" sign has a the front half of a Thompson and C drum pointing straight out. Traci engineered a rapidly blinking LED in the comp, so it looks like the Thompson is firing (no sound allowed) all day long (much like the drums in the movies). Here's a partial bird's eye view; you can see the barrel towards the top right corner. Edited May 22, 2016 by mnshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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