Family Businesses at the Great American Outdoor Show

by
posted on February 12, 2015
nrafam_news.jpg (16)

undefinedPart of what makes the Great American Outdoor Show so perfect for families is that its vendors and exhibitors understand what families want to experience. And what better way to gain that understanding than to be part of a family-owned business? With booths featuring names as renowned as Beretta-the world's oldest family-owned business at just shy of 500 years-to the humblest of mom n' pop entrepreneurs, the Great American Outdoor Show has it all.

One such business is Spent Rounds Jewelry, run by Andy and Tonya Thompson. The pieces designed and created by Andy are unique in a way that's sure to appeal to showgoers: They're all made from fired ammunition. From rattlesnake-leather bracelets adorned with shotshell primers to fascinating earrings fashioned from mushroomed copper projectiles, Spent Rounds' booth is a can't-miss for jewelry aficionados. "My wife does our books," smiles Andy, "and our daughter is our catalog model." If you enjoy jewelry and the shooting sports, be sure to stop by Spent Rounds' display in the firearms hall, right next to the NRA's booth.

Another family-owned business that you shouldn't miss is Carder Taxidermy, owned by Dipped SkullJason and Jennifer Carder. Visitors will be hard-pressed to keep walking when they spot the stunning display of hydro-dipped trophy skulls adorned in patterns of white and gold, black and silver, and camouflage. "This dipping technology has been around for a while," explains Jennifer. "You can pretty much dip anything...we're just bringing it to the taxidermy world." The Carders do more than turn trophies into art, though: They also offer a free twice-daily seminar on what goes into taxidermy right in their booth. The seminars are held at noon and 3:30 daily, in Booth 5503 in the Main Hall.

The Great American Outdoor Show: for families, by families!

Latest

Sinkbox
Sinkbox

Throwback Thursday: "Sinkbox" Waterfowling

If you’re a modern-day waterfowler reading this NRA Family story hoping to learn a new hunting technique that will help you increase your bag of ducks and geese, we're afraid you’re a bit late.

NRA Family Entertainment: Dashing through the Elk in Utah

Oh what fun it is to ride where the herds of wild elk play ...

First Impressions: Go Med Kits' First Aid & Care Essentials for Hunters

First aid in the field is just a little different for hunters ... don't be caught out without a hunting-specific first aid kit!

Video Review: Ruger American Gen II Standard Bolt-Action Rifle

It doesn't just look cool, it is cool. Here are the rest of the reasons it's our NRA Gun of the Week!

Attention, NRA Clubs: Check Out Our New Club Leadership & Development Online Course

NRA Clubs & Associations is pleased to offer this up-to-date online learning opportunity for current and upcoming club leadership.

New Calibers & Camo, Who's This? Savage Model 334!

It's the same Savage 334 you know and love, but with more calibers and camouflage options!

Interests



Get the best of NRA Family delivered to your inbox.