How do all of those great photographs in the Contemporary Longrifle Association’s American Tradition happen? The photos come about by great coordination and preparation and then doing the photography. I watched David Wright, the Art Director for the magazine, in action at a Kentucky rifle show at the Museum of Appalachia earlier this year. He was in motion the whole time and I am sure they came away with some great photos.

I spoke with David Wright, who is a HCH and a CLA member. He informs us that in the next issue of American Tradition (January 2013) the feature article will be on pistols. In the following issue an article on fowlers and smoothbore firearms will be featured . So that means he needs specimens to photograph.

David Wright is asking anyone who has a piece, either contemporary or original that you feel would be worthy of including in the articles to please bring it to the show for us to photograph. They will photograph all pieces as time allows. If you know of a firearm owned or made by someone else, please contact them to bring to the show.

Once at the show please seek out David Wright or Mel Hankla with your piece to be photographed.

Thanks for reading,
Rick Sheets