National Rifle Association | Wikipedia audio article
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Date: 2018-12-07

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National Rifle Association


00:01:25 1 History
00:01:34 1.1 Early history
00:04:39 1.1.1 Rifle clubs
00:06:07 1.2 1934–present
00:08:30 1.2.1 Political expansion
00:11:04 2 Lobbying and political activity
00:14:12 2.1 Elections
00:18:31 2.2 Russian influence
00:20:02 2.3 The ATF and Senate confirmations
00:22:43 2.4 Legislation
00:24:31 2.5 Litigation
00:29:17 3 Programs
00:31:12 4 Organizational structure and finances
00:31:23 4.1 Leadership
00:31:31 4.1.1 Executive staff and spokespersons
00:33:08 4.1.2 Board of directors
00:34:11 4.2 Membership
00:35:12 4.2.1 Notable members
00:36:00 4.3 Interconnected organizations
00:37:15 4.3.1 NRA Foundation
00:38:16 4.3.2 Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF)
00:39:41 4.4 Finances
00:41:34 5 Public opinion and image
00:44:54 6 Criticism
00:45:40 6.1 Political involvement
00:46:57 6.2 Gun control
00:48:54 6.3 Gun manufacturing industry
00:49:35 6.4 Mass shootings
00:49:44 6.4.1 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
00:51:33 6.4.2 2017 Las Vegas shooting
00:52:20 6.4.3 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
00:53:53 6.4.4 Boycott
00:54:35 6.5 Media campaigns
00:56:33 6.6 Pro-gun rights criticism
00:57:27 6.7 Lack of advocacy for black gun owners
00:58:52 7 List of past and present leaders
00:59:03 7.1 Presidents
00:59:16 7.2 Directors
00:59:28 8 See also



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The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is an American nonprofit organization that advocates for gun rights. Founded in 1871, the group has informed its members about firearm-related legislation since 1934, and it has directly lobbied for and against firearms legislation since 1975.Founded to advance rifle marksmanship, the modern NRA continues to teach firearm safety and competency. The organization also publishes several magazines and sponsors competitive marksmanship events. According to the NRA, it has 6 million members as of May 2018.Observers and lawmakers see the NRA as one of the top three most influential lobbying groups in Washington, DC The NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) is its lobbying arm, which manages its political action committee (PAC), the Political Victory Fund (PVF). Over its history the organization has influenced legislation, participated in or initiated lawsuits, and endorsed or opposed various candidates at local, state and federal levels.
The NRA has been criticized by gun control and gun rights advocacy groups, political commentators, and politicians. The organization has been the focus of intense criticism in the aftermath of high profile shootings, such as the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.