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| July 26, 2023 A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. The History of the NRAThe following has been excerpted from the National Rifle Association website…
From training the next generation of gun owners to leading legislative and political efforts to defend the Second Amendment, the NRA is at the forefront of preserving your freedom. While widely recognized today as a major political force and as America’s foremost defender of Second Amendment rights, the NRA has, since its inception, been the premier firearms education organization in the world. But our successes would not be possible without the tireless efforts and countless hours of service our nearly five million members have given to champion Second Amendment rights and support NRA programs. Below are just some of the distinct programs offered by this influential group: | ||||||||||
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NRA Museums The National Rifle Association details the history of firearms, shooting sports and American culture in three museums; NRA National Firearms Museum in Washington D.C., NRA National Sporting Arms Museum in Bass Pro Shops of Springfield, Mo., and the Frank Brownell Museum of the Southwest at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, NM.
The NRA is proud to recognize and reward outstanding members for their involvement with the shooting sports in their community. There are awards, contests, and scholarships available for youth, women, law enforcement, and NRA affiliate clubs. Learn more about these opportunities and how to apply or nominate someone you know! COMPETITIVE SHOOTING NRA’s Competitive Shooting Division offers a wide range of activities in all types of shooting, for everyone from the novice to the world-class competitor. Over 11,000 competitions are held by the NRA. The NRA sanctions over 11,000 shooting tournaments and sponsors over 50 national championships each year. Explore the options below to find rules, results, and information on upcoming matches and tournaments. SAFETY AND EDUCATION Safety is not only critical in handling firearms but in everyday life. The NRA offers resources and training to ensure the safe and effective use of firearms as well as personal safety. Training courses are available that teach proactive strategies to avoid dangerous situations, self-defense using a firearm, as well as protection inside and outside the home. Thanks for reading, P.S. Did you miss an issue? You can read every issue from the Gophercentral library of newsletters on our exhaustive archives page. Thousands of issues, all of your favorite publications in chronological order. You can read AND comment. Just click GopherArchives | ||||||||||
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Dismayed by the lack of marksmanship shown by their troops, Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate formed the National Rifle Association in 1871. The primary goal of the association would be to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.” Since then, the NRA has been the premier firearms education organization in the world.
