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| − | The '''National Rifle Association''' (or '''NRA''') is | + | The '''National Rifle Association''' (or '''NRA''') is an organization of Americans who are interested in shooting sports. It runs training classes in gun use and safety, and publishes magazines of interest to gun owners. It is also dedicated to protecting 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 infringed on the human right of self-defense through the ownership of firearms. | 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 infringed on the human right of self-defense through the ownership of firearms. | ||
Revision as of 08:33, April 27, 2007
The National Rifle Association (or NRA) is an organization of Americans who are interested in shooting sports. It runs training classes in gun use and safety, and publishes magazines of interest to gun owners. It is also dedicated to protecting 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 infringed on the human right of self-defense through the ownership of firearms.
The NRA is non-partisan and has endorsed both Republicans and Democrats.