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.
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.
NRA Surprises Boy after Mall Santa Refused to Bring Him Nerf Gun
Michael DeCarlo was seen crying in a viral video after a Santa at an Illinois mall told him "no guns" when he said he asked for a toy weapon for Christmas.
Gun Dealer Sparks Backlash After Inviting People to Protest BLM Art Display
Mike Grant wrote a now-deleted post on Facebook that included a picture of a 17-year-old Black student who helped organize the event in Dublin, California.
Why Is There an Ammunition Shortage in the U.S.?
U.S. firearms and ammunition sales have increased significantly in 2020 compared with purchases made last year. And some ammunition makers suggest shortages could last until at least January.
NRA Issues Rallying Cry for Trump: 'Vote Like Your Gun Depends On It'
In a string of tweets during Tuesday's debate, the NRA congratulated Trump for his record on Second Amendment issues over the last four years.
Dems Ask IRS to Investigate Tax-Exempt Status for NRA After Legal Troubles
Tuesday's letter from the House Ways and Means Committee asked the IRS to consider investigating the National Rifle Association after a lawsuit alleged financial impropriety on the part of the association.
Will the NRA be Dissolved, and Who Would Replace Them?
If New York Attorney General Letitia James is successful in dissolving the NRA, who will fill the vacuum the organization leaves behind?
Rival Gun Rights Group Accuses NRA of Never Advocating for Second Amendment
President of the National Association for Gun Rights Dudley Brown said the National Rifle Association has not advocated for Second Amendment rights "for decades," after New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit to dissolve the NRA on Thursday.
New York Abuses the Legal System to Target The NR
Letitia James is performing an overtly political stunt.
Trump Says NRA Would Lead a 'Beautiful Life' in Texas
"I think the NRA should move to Texas and lead a very good and beautiful life," Trump said in response to New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against the organization.
New York AG Letitia James Sues to Dissolve NRA Over 'Illegal Conduct'
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced her office is suing the nation's largest pro-gun organization to "dissolve the organization in its entirety."
Black Lives Matter is More Popular than the NRA in Texas: Poll
A poll released Sunday showed that more Texans support the Black Lives Matter than those who approve of the National Rifle Association, although partisan divisions remained apparent on both issues.
Longtime NRA Attorney Says Group's Own Lawyer Embarked on Destructive Path
Court filings that appear to have been improperly redacted revealed the quotes from a former top NRA attorney.
NRA Furloughing All Employees Unable to Work Because of COVID-19 Closures
Thursday's announcement comes weeks after LaPierre told the board that the COVID-19 pandemic would force him to implement organization-wide adjustments.
