He joined the Research and Information Division of the National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action in 2009 and currently serves as senior research attorney. The Research and Information Division provides statistical, legal, and analytical support to other NRA divisions and also contributes content and editing for websites, magazines, and other published materials NRA makes available to its members and the public. Mr. Zealand additionally consults with counsel inside and outside the NRA on litigation efforts to protect the right to keep and bear arms.