The National Rifle Association (NRA) is a U.S.-based organization that advocates for Second Amendment rights, promotes firearm safety, training, hunting and marksmanship, and lobbies on federal and state firearm policy on behalf of its members.
Primarily pursues policies to protect and expand gun ownership and Second Amendment rights, oppose many forms of gun-control legislation, promote concealed-carry and pro-ownership statutes, support favorable judicial and regulatory nominees, and fund firearms education and training programs
Primarily funded by membership dues and individual donations, plus revenue from fundraising events, merchandising, training programs, grants and contributions to affiliated entities and political funds
NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF), the NRA Foundation, state-level NRA associations, and prominent leaders and spokespeople such as Wayne LaPierre and other current and former officers
Non-profit advocacy organization (structured as a 501(c)(4)) with affiliated charitable and political entities
