Thursday, November 17, 2016

N.R.A – NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION



                On this date, November 17, 1871, The National Rifle Association is granted a charter by the state of New York. We will post information about this Gun Rights Organization from Wikipedia and other links.
 
National Rifle Association of America

 
Logo for the National Rifle Association

Predecessor
Company A, 22d regiment, New York National Guard, C.O. Captain George Wingate
Founded
November 17, 1871; 145 years ago
Founder
Type
53-0116130
Focus
Firearm ownership rights, Political advocacy, Publishing
Location
  • Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Area served
United States of America
Services
Membership organization, magazine publisher, education/certification, museum curation
Method
Members
5 million (as of May 2013)
Key people
President, James W. Porter II; Executive Vice President, Wayne LaPierre
Subsidiaries
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund
NRA Foundation Inc.
NRA Special Contribution Fund
NRA Freedom Action Foundation
Affiliations
NRA Institute for Legislative Action (Lobbying arm)
NRA Political Victory Fund (PAC)
Revenue
$256 million (2012)
Expenses
$254 million (2012)
Mission
  1. To protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
  2. To promote public safety, law and order, and the national defense.
  3. To train members of law enforcement agencies, the armed forces, the militia, and people of good repute in marksmanship and in the safe handling and efficient use of small arms.
  4. To foster and promote the shooting sports.
  5. To promote hunter safety.
Website

The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is an American nonprofit organization which advocates for gun rights. Founded in 1871, the group has informed its members about firearm-related bills since 1934, and it has directly lobbied for and against legislation since 1975.

Originally founded to advance rifle marksmanship, the modern NRA continues to teach firearm competency and safety. It instructs civilians and law enforcement, youths and adults, in various programs. The organization also publishes several magazines and sponsors competitive marksmanship events. Its membership surpassed 5 million in May 2013.

Observers and lawmakers see the NRA as one of the top three most influential lobbying groups in Washington. Over its history the organization has influenced legislation, participated in or initiated lawsuits, and endorsed or opposed various candidates.

The NRA has four charitable subsidiaries: the NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund, the NRA Foundation Inc., the NRA Special Contribution Fund, and the NRA Freedom Action Foundation. The NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) is its lobbying arm, which manages its political action committee, the Political Victory Fund (PVF).



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