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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," according to a magazine editorial written by Church. http://www.nrahq.org/history.asp
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Where is the NRA headquarters located?
The National Association Headquarters is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The NRA was founded in 1871.
Is the NRA a PAC?
The NRA is a very strong lobby in Washington D.C.
When did NRA Gun Club happen?
NRA Gun Club happened in 2006.
What does the NRA support and who is their target membership?
Principally, the NRA supports gun manufacturers.
Is Sarah Palin a member of the NRA?
Yes.According to her BIO on Wikipedia she has a lifetime membership to the NRA.
What percentage of the NRA are police?
The NRA doesn't keep those records any more.
What are the release dates for NRA All Access - 2014 Allan Cors NRA Membership 1-3?
NRA All Access - 2014 Allan Cors NRA Membership 1-3 was released on: USA: 9 March 2014
When was the Gun Auction website established?
The website Gun Auction was founded by Manny Dela Cruz, Bob Lancaster, and Michael Wiederhold in Orem, Utah in 1998. It is the official auction website of the NRA.
Who are members of the NRA?
Thw Director, President, officers and members of the board. They are listed on the NRA website.
What percentage of NRA members are democrats?
That is a good question and it would be interesting to know. Anyone can join the NRA. There are an estimated 4.3 million members. The NRA has supported both Democratic candidates and Republican candidates. The NRA either doesn't know; because they haven't asked, or the are not telling because there are no published stats on this question or other facets of NRA membership.
Who was William Conant Church?
William Conant Church was a Civil War soldier and a journalist. He was also one of the original founders of the National Rifle Association. He founded the NRA with George Wood Wingate in 1871.
How many members has the NRA?
The approximate number of members in the NRA (National Rifle association) is 4.3 million
