George Wilbur Martin

Background

Martin, George Wilbur was born on August 24, 1930 in Oklahoma City. Son of Jeff Frank and George Mullineaux (Bullard) Martin.

Education

Student, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, 1951.

Career

Real estate salesman, Washington, 1955-1959; junior analyst, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, 1953-1955; advertising manager Guns and Ammo magn., Petersen Public Company, Los Angeles, 1959-1966; editor, Petersen Public Company, Los Angeles, 1967-1973; public Hunting, Guns and Ammo and shooting specialty books, Petersen Public Company, Los Angeles, 1974-1978; executive director publications, NRA, Washington, 1978-1993; executive director industry relations, NRA, Washington, 1993-1995; public consultant, since 1995. Consultant White House Committee Firearms Legislation, since 1971. Editorial consultant Gunweb onInternet, since 1998.

Achievements

• George Wilbur Martin has been listed as a noteworthy trade association administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1952. Member National Rifle Association (endowment member), International Professional Hunters Association, Alaska Professional Hunters Association, Hunting Hall of Fame Foundation (charter, life), American Handgunner Awards Organization (endowment).

Connections

Married Maryellen Brokaw, June 20, 1953. 1 son, Michael Blake.

Father:

Jeff Frank Martin

Mother:

George Mullineaux (Bullard) Martin

Spouse:

Maryellen Brokaw