The National Rifle Association (NRA)

Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate founded the National Rifle Association in 1871. The goal of the association would be to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis," according to a magazine editorial written by Church. The first NRA president would be General Ambrose Burnside from the civil war; he was also the former Rhode Island governor and a U.S. senator. The NRA’s first “home” would be in the state of New York where they built a firing range for annual competitions, but shortly thereafter, political opposition on the promotion of marksmanship in New York made the NRA’s matches move to New Jersey. The NRA has contributed to many arm bearing movements, for instance, in 1949, the NRA, in agreeance
In civilian training, the NRA continues to be the leader in firearms education. Over 125,000 certified instructors now train about 1 million-gun owners a year. Courses are available in basic rifle, pistol, shotgun, muzzleloading firearms, personal protection, even ammunition reloading. Additionally, nearly 7,000 certified coaches are specially trained to work with young competitive shooters. While acknowledged today as a major interest group defending Second Amendment rights for citizens, the NRA has been the main firearms education organization in the world. The NRA’s mission statement explains that their fighting cause is, "To protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, especially with reference to the inalienable right of the individual American citizen guaranteed by such Constitution to acquire, possess, collect, exhibit, transport, carry, transfer ownership of, and enjoy the right to use arms." The statement also includes a focus on promoting safety, training in the handling of small arms, hunter safety, and shooting sport
It is all done through their website; there are 1-4-year memberships ranging from $40-$140. The NRA offers many benefits for becoming a member. One benefit being the arms care insurance, this gives replacement value coverage for your fire arms. Arms care isn’t the only type of insurance that is offered; life, auto, and home insurance are more benefits offered for being a member of the NRA. There are many more benefits included in an NRA membership. The list is too long and fine to