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
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Company A, 22d regiment, New York National Guard, C.O. Captain George Wingate
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Founded
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November 17, 1871
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Founder
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Type
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53-0116130
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Focus
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Firearm ownership rights, Political advocacy, Publishing
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Location
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Area served
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United States of America
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Services
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Membership organization, magazine publisher, education/certification,
museum curation
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Method
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Lobbying, publications,
outreach
programs
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Members
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5 million (as of May 2013)
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Key people
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President, James W. Porter II; Executive Vice President, Wayne
LaPierre
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Subsidiaries
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NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund
NRA Foundation Inc. NRA Special Contribution Fund NRA Freedom Action Foundation |
Affiliations
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NRA Institute for Legislative Action (Lobbying arm)
NRA Political Victory Fund (PAC) |
Revenue
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$256 million (2012)
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Expenses
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$254 million (2012)
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Mission
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Website
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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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