Description: 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. Type: Non-profit advocacy organization (structured as a 501(c)(4)) with affiliated charitable and political entities Policies: 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 Funding: 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 Affiliates: 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
