National Rifle Association

The National Rifle Association (NRA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1871 that advocates for gun rights and firearm ownership in the United States. It promotes firearm safety, training, and education while lobbying against gun control measures it perceives as restrictive. The NRA also supports the Second Amendment, which protects Americans’ right to bear arms. Widely influential, the organization engages in political and public debates over gun legislation, and offers resources for gun owners, hunters, and sports shooters. Its activities have significantly shaped gun policy and cultural attitudes toward firearms in America.