NRA
The latest on the National Rifle Association (or NRA). Founded in 1871, the group is the largest gun rights advocacy organization in the United States. The lobbying branch of the organization is one of the most powerful in Washington, DC, and the group counts many prominent politicians as outspoken members.
Man Once Pardoned by Chris Christie Arrested for Attempted Murder
Brian Aitken, who spent years spent speaking out for gun rights, was arrested in Telluride, Colorado last week.
Kyle Rittenhouse Awarded AR-15 for 'Defense of Gun Rights' After Acquittal
Almost immediately after the shooting, Rittenhouse became an icon for gun groups and gun rights advocates.
Gun Control Advocates and Gun Rights Groups Split on Rittenhouse Verdict
The National Foundation for Gun Rights, which raised money to help pay for Rittenhouse's legal fees, said it was "thrilled to see that he is now a free man."
NRA Was Concerned 'Hillbilly' Members Would Embarrass Them After Columbine
Recorded calls show that several of the NRA's lobbyists were worried that the Columbine shooting would create a massive crisis for the gun rights organization and its agenda.
SCOTUS Justices Signal They Think There Are Too Many Gun Control Laws
"A significant portion of the gun safety movement's current agenda is likely to come under attack in the coming years," UCLA's Adam Winkler said.
NRA Rejoices As SCOTUS Set To Strike Down New York Gun Restrictions
The current New York state law requires gun owners to show "proper cause" in order to obtain a license to carry a concealed firearm outside their homes.
NRA Accused of Illegally Funneling $35 Million To Gun Rights Candidates
Giffords, a gun control group, said it has been injured by the competitive advantages the NRA has received by "flouting campaign finance laws."
The Supreme Court Should Reject the NRA's Revisionist History
We need more gun safety laws, not fewer—and the vast majority of Americans know it.
NRA, Nemesis of "Woke" Hollywood, Could Have Made Alec Baldwin's Set Safer
NRA officers are the recognized experts in firearms safety in this county—whether movie-industry liberals like it or not.
NRA Hacked by Russian Ransomware Gang, Likely Not Political Move: Expert
"It's not likely that this was specifically targeted at the NRA, the NRA just happened to get hit," said an intelligence analyst at a cybersecurity firm.
Donald Trump Jr. Selling Alec Baldwin Shirts After 'Rust' Shooting
The T-shirts are selling in blue, black and green for $27.99 each.
Alec Baldwin Has Frequently Spoken Out Against NRA, Guns Rights Activists
The actor is reportedly distraught about the prop gun incident that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a movie set in New Mexico.
NRA Touts 'Bad Gun Control Bills' Killed in Florida As Violent Crime Rises
"Remember this as the scourge of gun violence continues to grow in Florida and across the country," one Florida state representative responded.
Father's Day Gun Video From NRA Sparks Controversy: 'Redneck Drama'
"I am a gun owner...This ad makes me sick. It is not what responsible gun ownership looks like," wrote one commenter Sunday.
NRA Adds About 225K Paying Members Since January
The NRA now boasts more than 5 million dues-paying members, and its controversial leader, Wayne LaPierre, continues to raise funds by selling himself as an aggressive guardian of the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
NY AG Cheers as Court Says NRA Can't Declare Bankruptcy, Move to Texas
"No one is above the law," she wrote. She accused the NRA of declaring bankruptcy to evade a lawsuit that her office filed against it in August 2020.
NRA Touts Photo of Mom, Child Toting Rifles: 'Mama Didn't Raise a Victim'
"NRA moms fight for our right to self-defense, while also defending themselves, their families, and communities," the NRA tweeted on Mothers Day.
Wayne LaPierre's Wife Filmed Cutting Off Elephant's Tail
An eight-year-old video featuring the head of the gun rights group and his wife on a hunting trip in Botswana has been unearthed.
NRA Tells Joe Biden It Is 'Ready to Fight' New Gun Control Measures
The pro-gun lobby group The National Rifle Association said the White House's planned actions against gun violence were "extreme."
NRA Head Wayne LaPierre Admits to Hiding on a Yacht After School Shootings
"And this was the one place that I hope could feel safe, where I remember getting there going, 'Thank God I'm safe, nobody can get me here,'" LaPierre said.
McDonald's, Other CEOs Tell Investors $15 Minimum Wage Won't Hurt Business
Restaurants say they're not worried about a possible hike in the minimum wage, debunking what their own industry lobbyists are saying.
SCOTUS May Step Into Gun Control Debate By Hearing Case On Concealed Carry
The NRA is backing a challenge to a New York policy that requires residents to show "proper cause" in order to be permitted to carry a concealed handgun in public.
NRA Still 'Very Powerful' in Gun Reform Debate Despite Money, Legal Issues
In a statement to Newsweek, the NRA said it will "continue to be the leading gun rights advocate on Capitol Hill."
NRA Celebrated Defeat of Assault Weapons Ban Days Before Boulder Shooting
The National Rifle Association called Boulder's assault weapons ban "counterproductive" and rejoiced when a judge overturned it. Will Monday's massacre change the politics of gun control?
Colorado NRA Group Praised Boulder Gun Control Defeat Week Before Shooting
The Colorado State Shooting Association said now was the time for grief, not reopening the debate about gun control.
Gun Control Advocates Say 'Enough Is Enough' Following Boulder Shooting
Ten people, including a police officer, were shot and killed at a grocery store in Colorado on Monday.
What the NRA Said after the Boulder Shooting
The National Rifle Association has commented after 10 people were killed when a shooter opened fire in a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado.
GOP, NRA Oppose Parts of Violence Against Women Act as Domestic Abuse Rises
Republicans and the NRA are opposed to a provision which would prevent any partner convicted of stalking or abuse from obtaining a firearm.
As Biden Pushes Gun Control on Parkland Anniversary, NRA Vows to Fight Back
"NEVER stop fighting for the 2nd Amendment!" the NRA said, after Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws.
NRA Files For Bankruptcy, Vows to Reincorporate in Texas
"We are DUMPING New York, and we are pursuing plans to reincorporate the NRA in Texas," the NRA's Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre wrote in a statement.
