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| − | The '''National Rifle Association''' (or '''NRA''') is a | + | The '''National Rifle Association''' (or '''NRA''') is a rights advocacy organization in the [[United States]] dedicated to promoting Americans' [[Second Amendment]] rights. |
The NRA was founded after the [[American Civil War]] by former Union soldiers seeking to improve the shooting skills of the population at large. In 1934, it formed a lobbying group called the "Legislative Affairs Division" whose aim was to prevent new legislation that violates the human rights of law-abiding citizens. | The NRA was founded after the [[American Civil War]] by former Union soldiers seeking to improve the shooting skills of the population at large. In 1934, it formed a lobbying group called the "Legislative Affairs Division" whose aim was to prevent new legislation that violates the human rights of law-abiding citizens. | ||
Revision as of 16:48, April 25, 2007
The National Rifle Association (or NRA) is a rights advocacy organization in the United States dedicated to promoting Americans' Second Amendment rights.
The NRA was founded after the American Civil War by former Union soldiers seeking to improve the shooting skills of the population at large. In 1934, it formed a lobbying group called the "Legislative Affairs Division" whose aim was to prevent new legislation that violates the human rights of law-abiding citizens.
The NRA is non-partisan and has endorsed both Republicans and Democrats.