Mike Fuljenz, Universal Coin & Bullion Expand Support for National Rifle Assocaiton

April 20, 2011 - PRLog -- (Beaumont, Texas) -- Universal Coin & Bullion (UCB) of Beaumont, Texas (www.UniversalCoin.com), the official rare coin and bullion dealer of the National Rifle Association (www.nra.org), is expanding its support of the organization by becoming a sponsor of this year's NRA-Institute for Legislative Action (www.nraila.org) dinner.  The 5th Annual ILA Dinner & Auction will be held at 6 pm in the West Club Lounge of Heinz Field on April 29, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in conjunction with the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits.
   "Universal Coin & Bullion proudly has provided ongoing support for ILA, the NRA Foundation, the Voice of Freedom Fund and the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program.  Joining the prestigious list of official sponsors of this year's ILA dinner is a worthy expansion of our continuing support for the NRA's important work," said Michael Fuljenz, UCB President.  
   "We are grateful to Universal Coin & Bullion for their generous contribution in defense of freedom," said Chris W. Cox, Executive Director of NRA-ILA.  "The annual NRA-ILA Dinner and Auction helps us protect our Second Amendment freedoms and hunting heritage.  Businesses like Universal Coin & Bullion who steadfastly support our rights enable NRA-ILA to continue to fight for NRA members and gun owners throughout the country."
   In addition to sponsorship of the ILA dinner, Fuljenz will participate in the second annual NRA Guns & Gold Showcase Thursday, April 28; be a featured speaker at the Freedom First Financial Seminars on Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30; and will be giving away to a lucky convention visitor a handcrafted Centennial Edition Nighthawk Custom 1911 pistol with two, rare 1911-dated U.S. gold coins in the grips.
   This year's ILA dinner will feature a fund-raising auction of one-of-a-kind firearms, original artwork and knives.  Tickets for the event are $250.  For additional information, contact John Commerford at (703) 267-1141 or visit online at www.nraila.org/ilaauction/2011.aspx.
   Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is committed to preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.  The Institute is involved in any issue that directly or indirectly affects firearms ownership and use. These involve such topics as hunting and access to hunting lands, wilderness and wildlife conservation, civilian marksmanship training and ranges for public use, law enforcement-related issues, product liability, trapping, crime victim rights and criminal justice reform.
   Founded in 1994, Universal Coin & Bullion, Ltd. is a national leader in gold, rare coins and numismatic education.  UCB President Michael Fuljenz is a nationally-known rare coins and precious metals expert.  He is an award-winning numismatic author of books and newsletters, a frequent interview guest on radio and TV news and personal finance programs, and a community leader in his hometown of Beaumont, Texas.
   For additional information, contact UCB at (800) 459-2646 or visit online at www.UniversalCoin.com.

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