March/April 1983 - American Handgunner

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STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENTAND CIRCULATION(Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685)1 Title of Publication: American HandgunnerA. Publication No. 38910.2. Date of Filing: Se... ~ember 30, 19823. Frequency of Issue: Bi.monthly.A No. of issues published annually: Six,B. Annual subscription price: $11.95.INSTRUCTIONFUNDAMENTALS OF COMBAT PISTOLCRAFT. N.PLis now accepting applications for the instruction of qualifiedstudents in the basic practical skills of modern defensivepistolcraft. For information and applications, send $100 to:Northeast Pistol Institute, Dept. 714C, PO Box 453, Union,NJ 07083.UNDERGROUND STORAGE of guns, valuables, etc. Practical,illustrated instructions to do the job safely. $3.95 andSASE. United Distributors, Dept. HG, PO. Box 1313, SantaCruz, CA 95061MILITARY INSIGNIA SPORTSWEAR-catalogue asadvertised in (solider of fortune, gung-ho, leatherneck, newbreed, combat illustated, shotgun news) illustrating ourcompleteselection on (t-shirts, sweatclothing, jackets)-we alsofeature "knives for life" from cold steel inc., and military/civilian achievement certificates-only $1.00-MilitaryGraphics, Box 228HM, Dunkirk, MD 20754.FREE! World's Leading Novelty Catalog. Things You NeverKnew Existed. 1600 Novelties, Jokes, Tricks, Science, Sports,Hobbies. Johnson-Smith, C-8522, Mt. Clemens, Mict,. 48043.WILD TURKEY HUNTERS! ULTIMATE BOOK! FREEdetails. Dept. AHM, Box 451, Brooklyn, NY 11235. SASE.4. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication (Street. city,county, state and zip code) (Not printers): 591 Camino de la Reina. Suite200. San Diego, San Diego County, CA 92108.5. Complete Mailing Address of the Headquarters or General BusinessOffices of the Publishers (Not printers): 591 Camino de la Reina. Suite 200.San Diego. San Diego County. CA 92108.6. Full Names and Complete Mailing Address of Publisher, Editor, andManaging Editor;Publisher: George E. von Rosen, 591 Camino de la Reina, Suite 200, SanDiego, CA 92108.Editor: Jerome Rakusan, 591 Camino de la Reina, Suite 200, San Diego,CA 92108.Managing Editor: Len Davis, 591 Camino de la Reina, San Diego, CA921087. Owner (If owned by a corporation, its name and address must bestated and also immediately thereunder the names and addresses of stockholdersowning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of stock. If notowned by a corporation, the names and addresses of the individual ownersmust be given. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, itsname and address, as wett as that of each individual must be given. If thepublication is published by a nonprofit organization, its name and addressmust be stated)Publishers' Development Corporation, 591 Camino de la Reina, Suite 200,San Diego, CA 92108. George E. von 'Rosen, 591 Camino de la Reina, Suite200, San Diego, CA 921088. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owningor HOlding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, orOther Securities (If there are none, so state): None.10. Extent and Nature of Circulation:A. Total No. copies (Net press run): Average No. copies each issue duringpreceding 12 months:-159,517. Actual No. copies of single issuepublished nearest to filing date:-163,840.B. Paid circulation: •1 Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors and counter sales'Average No. copies each issue during preceding 12 months:- 56 ,074Actual No. copies of single issue published nearest to filin9 date:-62,265.2. Mait" subscriptions: Average No. copies each issue durin9 precedin912 months:-53, 163. Actual No. copies of single issue published nearest tofiling date:-51,391.C. Total paid circulation (Sum of 10Bl and 10B2): Average No. copieseach issue during preceding 12 months:-l09,237. Actual No. copies ofsingle issue published nearest to filing date:-113,656.D. Free distribution by mail. carrier or other means, samples, complimentary,and other free copies: Average No. copies each issue during preceding12 months:-2,292. Actual No. copies of single issue publishednearest to filing date:-1,800E. Total distribution (Sum of C and 0): Average No. copies each issueduring preceding 12 months:-111, 529. Actual No. copies of single issue. publrshed nearest to filing date -115 456F. Copies not distributed.1. Office use, left over, unaccounted, spoiled after printing: Average Nocopies each issue during preceding 12 months:-l,069. Actual No. copiesof single issue published nearest to filing date:-l A 132. Return from news agents: Average No. copies each issue during preceding12 months:-46,919. Actual No. copies of single issue publishednearest to filing date:-46,971G. Total (Sum of E, Fl and 2:-should equal net press run as shown in A)Average No. copies each issue during preceding 12 months:-159, 517.Actual No. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date:-163,840.11. I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and com·plete (Signature and title of editor, publisher, business manager, or owner)lsI GEORGE E. VON ROSEN,Publisher12. For Completion by Publishers Mailing at the Regular Rates (Section132.121. Postal Service Manual): 39 U.S.C. 3626 provides in pertinentpart: "No person who would have been entitled to mail matter under former·~:section 4359 of this title shalt mail such matter at the rates provided underthis subsection unless he files annually with the Postal Service a writtenrequest for permission to mail matter at such rates." In accordance with theprovisions of this statute, I hereby request permission to mail the publicationnamed in Item 1 at the phased postage rates presently authorized by 39U.S.C. 3626 (Signature and title of editor, publisher, business ma9ager, orowner)'lsI GEORGE E. VON ROSEN,PublisherKNIVES & SWORDSSURVIVAL KNIVES!! Extravagant selection, superlativequality, premium grade, factory production, swordcanes,push daggers, commandos, hollow-handles, hideouts,throwers, razors, icepicks, whetstones, and more. 100% Satisfaction-Guaranteed,sliding scale Quantity DISCOUNTSto 35%, expeditious AIRMAILED shipments, FREEItemized invoices, plus FREE "Surprise" GIFTS!Photographic (40+ page) Discount/Reference/Catalogue,$2.00 (Airmailed!). SELECTLINE, (established 1977), Box391AHGX, PC., Hawaii 96782-0391.MILITARY SURPLUSJEEPS, CARS, pickups from $35. Available at local governmentAuctions. For Directory Call 805-687-6000. 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WI!!1983 AmericanHANDGUNNERANNUALYes! Please send me copies of the'83 Handgunner Annual at $4.95 each,postage prepaid.o Enclosed check/Money order amount$---Credit card:D BAC/Visa 0 MasterCardCredit Card 1.0. No.Expiration DateInitialCity State_ Zip _Mail to: AMERICAN HANDGUNNER. ANNUAL591 Camino de la Reina, Suite 200San Diego, CA 92108
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