I've written several articles over the years for the ASSRA and I gave them ONE TIME RIGHTS. I believe, but could be wrong that each author would have to sign on before their articles could be reprinted. At one time I thought all this copyright stuff was worth something but I have found out otherwise. One well known writer re-wrote one of my articles, not word for word but darn close using everything in the same order and used all the production and barrel numbers as I wrote them. Not a thing I could do, I raised a little hell but when the dust settled he most likely made ten times what I did off of my research. If I had to depend on any income from writing to live I would have starved long ago. The in-depth research I do cost money, a lot of money. As an example I flew from Alaska to Chicago, rented a car and spent a week in the Dowagiac, MI area doing background work on the Niedner Rifle Corporation. I do this because I hope I can record some of the history of the American Custom Gunmakers before it's lost. The plus is I'm having a grand time of it. If I have any more fun I'd have to hire someone to help me enjoy it.
