On this date, November 17, 1871, The National Rifle Association is granted a charter by the state of New York. I will post information about this Gun Rights Organization from Wikipedia and other links.
National Rifle Association of America | |||
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Predecessor | Company A, 22d regiment, New York National Guard, C.O. Captain George Wingate | ||
Founded | November 17, 1871 | ||
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Focus | Firearm ownership rights, Political advocacy, Publishing | ||
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Area served | United States of America | ||
Services | Membership organization, magazine publisher, education/certification, museum curation | ||
Method | Lobbying, publications, outreach programs | ||
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) | ||
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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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