Monday, October 29, 2007

The National Rifle Association of America

The NRA aims to keep gun controversy in your face. The National Rifle Association (NRA), with more than 4 million members, is the staunch defender of Second Amendment rights. It's a major player in the political arena and stands firm in its resolve to protect the right to keep and bear arms. The NRA offers a variety of educational and gun safety programs and publishes several magazines ("America's 1st Freedom, American Hunter, Women's Outlook"). It also sells NRA merchandise and has floated the idea of an NRA-themed restaurant and store. Charlton Heston resigned as president in 2003 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Union army veterans William Church and George Wingate founded the NRA in 1871.

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http://www.answers.com/topic/national-rifle-association-of-america?cat=biz-fin

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