Howard J. Walter


Howard J.
Walter
Flat Rock, NC

     Retired military officer; combat decorated Naval Aviator; authored three books; Born Buffalo, NY, 1931. Current resident North Carolina. Attended Purdue University, Buffalo State College and U.S. Naval Post Graduate School. Former Head, U.S. Navy Marksmanship Training Project and Officer-in-Charge, Shooting Teams; NRA Endowment member; Member Olympic Shooting; NRA International Shooting; High Power Rifle; Smallbore Rifle; Air Gun; and Clubs & Associations Committees. Appointed rifle coach. Election Volunteer Coordinator NC 11th Congressional District. Past President, current Director, North Carolina Rifle & Pistol Association; former Membership Chairman; current editor State Shots, newsletter for NCRPA; lobbied against gun control and for CCW and range protection; testified before committees. Support rkba by written correspondence and TV interviews. Promote shooting disciplines; urged School Superintendents adopt Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program. Competitive shooter, former international and conventional pistol. Current smallbore, high power and long range rifle. Awarded Distinguished Marksman's badge and President's One Hundred brassard.

Mr. Walter was re-elected to the NRA Board of Directors in 2002 for a 3 year term.