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December 7, 2011

Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Profiled by NRA Life of Duty

The National Rifle Association’s NRA Life of Duty, presented by Brownells online network, has released the latest Patriot Profile highlighting the valiant deputies of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office on patrol in the Arizona desert. From human trafficking to drugs, increased violence of the cartels to an ever-present national security threat, these dedicated professionals risk their lives each day in one of the busiest points of illegal entry into the United States.
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December 7, 2011

NRA and NASGW Support American Heroes

Sporting goods wholesalers across the country are teaming with the National Rifle Association (NRA) to provide benefits to U.S. military personnel, law enforcement, and first responders. The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) has now signed on to support the NRA Life of Duty program, which serves all those who wear a uniform and carry a firearm to protect the American people.
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December 2, 2011

NRA Life of Duty Features Joseph Collins

FAIRFAX, VA – The National Rifle Association (NRA) is pleased to release the latest documentary on the NRA Life of Duty online network, presented by Brownells. This most recent Patriot Profile follows the inspiring journey of Sergeant Joseph Collins, a twelve-year veteran to law enforcement and current deputy with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in Blacksburg, Virginia.
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November 18, 2011

NRA to Fight Proposed Obama Administration Ban on Recreational Shooting on Public Lands

Fairfax, VA -- The National Rifle Association (NRA) will fight the proposal by the Obama administration and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to drastically restrict recreational shooting opportunities on public lands.
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November 16, 2011

U.S. House Passes NRA-backed National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an important self-defense measure that would enable millions of Right-to-Carry permit holders across the country to carry concealed firearms...
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October 26, 2011

NRA Files Protest Letter in Opposition of BLM's Resource Management Plan for Recreational Shooting Ban

The National Rifle Association has filed a letter protesting the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) final resource management plan for Ironwood Forest National Monument that will close...
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September 20, 2011

NRA Granted Intervenor Status in Wolf Delisting Challenge

The National Rifle Association (NRA) has been granted intervenor status by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in the legal challenge to the delisting of wolves from the Endangered...
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August 30, 2011

NRA-PVF Chairman Chris W. Cox To Appear With Governor Bobby Jindal For A Major Press Announcement

Fairfax, VA. - This Wednesday, August 31, National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) Chairman Chris W. Cox will join Governor Bobby Jindal at the Cabela’s store in...
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August 3, 2011

NRA Supports Lawsuit Challenging the Obama Administration’s Multiple Sales Reporting Requirement

The National Rifle Association is fully funding and supporting a lawsuit challenging the Obama administration’s demand that Federal Firearms License holders report multiple sales of long guns in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas. The lawsuits filed assert that the ATF lacks statutory authority to demand these reports.
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July 22, 2011

NRA Supports Suit Against DCHA

Current District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) rules forbid law-abiding residents from owning a firearm for any lawful purpose. The National Rifle Association (NRA) is supporting...
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July 22, 2011

U.S. Senate Stands with NRA in Strongly Opposing U.N. Gun Control Efforts

As of this morning, a majority of 51 bipartisan members of the U.S. Senate have signed letters to President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton saying they will oppose any Arms Trade Treaty that includes civilian firearms ownership. These strongly worded letters caution the President and Secretary of State to uphold the Constitution of the United States. As Senator Moran's letter warns, “(A)s the treaty process continues, we strongly encourage your administration to uphold our constitutional protections of civilian firearms ownership. These freedoms are non-negotiable, and we will oppose ratification of an Arms Trade Treaty presented to the Senate that in any way restricts the rights of law-abiding U.S. citizens to manufacture, assemble, possess, transfer or purchase firearms, ammunition and related items.”
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July 21, 2011

The National Rifle Association’s NRA Life of Duty Program Teams Up With The AR15.com/Rockcastle 3-Gun Championship

FAIRFAX, VA – The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) new initiative, NRA Life of Duty presented by Brownells, proudly announces its partnership with the AR15.com/Rockcastle Pro-Am 3-Gun...
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July 11, 2011

NRA Statement on Obama Administration Decision to Require Rifle Sales Reporting

$40 billion transnational criminal enterprises don't fill out paperwork and are not deterred by paperwork violations. This is a blatant effort by the Obama administration and ATF to divert focus of Congress and the general public from their gross incompetence in the Fast and Furious scandal. This scheme will unjustly burden law-abiding retailers in border states. It will not affect drug cartels and and it won't prevent violence along our borders. ATF and the Administration lacks the statutory authority to do this and the NRA will file suit as soon as ATF sends the first demand letters. -Chris W. Cox, executive director, NRA-ILA
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July 8, 2011

NRA Files a Motion for an Immediate End to Illinois’ Ban on Right-to-Carry

Fairfax, Va. -- The National Rifle Association (NRA) is filing a motion for an injunction asking the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois to immediately...
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July 8, 2011

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Signs Historic Right-to-Carry Legislation Into Law

Fairfax, VA. – Today, National Rifle Association (NRA) Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre and the NRA`s Institute for Legislative Action Executive Director Chris W. Cox joined Governor Scott Walker as he signed the Wisconsin Personal Protection Act into law. This makes Wisconsin the 49th state to give law-abiding citizens an option to carry a concealed firearm for personal protection.
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July 6, 2011

New NRA Life of Duty Program Honors and Assists Those Who Put Themselves in Harm’s Way

FAIRFAX, VA – The National Rifle Association (NRA) recently announced the launch of a bold program created exclusively for America’s military and law enforcement personnel. Called “NRA...
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June 28, 2011

Pennsylvania Governor Signs NRA-Backed Castle Doctrine into Law

Fairfax, Va. - Governor Tom Corbett has signed Pennsylvania Castle Doctrine legislation into law. This common-sense measure permits law-abiding citizens to use force, including deadly...
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June 21, 2011

Wisconsin State Legislature Passes Landmark Right-to-Carry Legislation

Fairfax, Va. – Both chambers of the Wisconsin state legislature have voted to approve one of the nation’s strongest Right-to-Carry license bills, by solid bipartisan margins. Senate...
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June 19, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry Signs Legislation Protecting Texas Workers’ Right to Self-Defense

Fairfax, Va. – Governor Rick Perry signed a National Rifle Association backed measure that allows employees to store legally owned firearms in their locked, privately owned motor vehicles...
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June 17, 2011

Ruger Sets Goal of Raising $1 million for NRA with “Million Gun Challenge”

FAIRFAX, VA. The National Rifle Association (NRA) is pleased to announce that Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (Ruger) has pledged to donate $1 for each gun sold between the 2011 and...
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June 16, 2011

Anti-Hunting Campbell-DeFazio Amendment Voted Down in Congress

Fairfax, Va. – A proposal by Congressmen John Campbell (R-CA) and Peter DeFazio (D-OR) to prohibit necessary and legal practices used to effectively manage wildlife and predator species...
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June 9, 2011

NRA Continues Fight for Intervenor Status in Wolf Delisting Challenge

The National Rifle Association and Safari Club International (SCI) will move for reconsideration after being denied intervenor status last week by the Montana Federal District Court...
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June 2, 2011

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Holds NRA Entitled to Attorneys’ Fees in Lawsuits Against Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois

Fairfax, VA—Today, the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals conclusively and forcefully held, without need for oral argument, that the National Rifle Association has the right to recover...
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May 25, 2011

Ohio County Court Decision Strikes Down Cleveland’s Unconstitutional Gun Ordinances

Fairfax, Va. -- Today, the Cuyahoga County Court struck down the City of Cleveland’s scheme of restrictive gun laws still on the books despite Ohio law, which clearly prohibits such municipal gun ordinances. The Court ruled in favor of gun owners in the National Rifle Association-supported case of Buckeye Firearms Foundation, Inc. v. City of Cleveland.
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May 24, 2011

NRA Continues Fight in Wolf Delisting Challenge

The National Rifle Association and Safari Club International (SCI) have filed for intervenor status in a new challenge to the wolf delisting contained in the continuing resolution FY...
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May 13, 2011

NRA Files Suit Against Unconstitutional Ban on Carrying Firearms for Self-Defense in Illinois

Fairfax, Va. -- The National Rifle Association is funding and supporting a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of Illinois’ complete and total ban on carrying firearms for...
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May 2, 2011

David Keene elected President; Wayne LaPierre Re-elected Executive Vice President of National Rifle Association

Pittsburgh, PA -- David Keene, attorney, columnist and political activist who has written, spoken and lobbied on behalf of hunters, shooters and firearms owners for decades, was elected...
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April 15, 2011

Statement From NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox On Wolf Delisting Efforts

The National Rifle Association (NRA) is pleased with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) science-based proposal to remove gray wolves in Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin from...
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April 14, 2011

NRA’s 140th Annual Meetings & Exhibits: A Celebration of American Values

Fairfax, Va. - The National Rifle Association (NRA) is pleased to announce this year’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits to be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh,...
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April 12, 2011

CR Provision Includes Partial Delisting of Recovered Wolf Populations: An Important First Step

The National Rifle Association today thanked Members of Congress for taking an important step in the right direction for wolf and game species conservation. The continuing resolution FY 2011, scheduled for votes later this week, includes a general provision that delists certain populations of wolves from the Endangered Species Act.  Wolf populations in Montana and Idaho as well as portions of Utah, Oregon and Washington would be declared recovered by reinstating the 2009 ruling from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), paving the way for regulated wolf hunting seasons.  The NRA would also like to thank the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, the Boone and Crockett Club, and Safari Club International for joining together in this important effort to place the states in charge of wolf conservation.
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March 23, 2011

Dove Hunting Ban Lifted in Iowa

Fairfax, Va. – Today, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed legislation into law authorizing a mourning dove hunting season. This National Rifle Association-backed legislation passed...
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March 7, 2011

NRA’s 140th Annual Meetings & Exhibits: A Celebration of American Values Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hosts several Acres of Guns, Gear & Outfitters

Fairfax, Va. - The National Rifle Association (NRA) is pleased to announce this year’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits to be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from April 29 – May 1.
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March 4, 2011

2011 NRA-ILA Dinner and Auction

5th Annual ILA Dinner & Auction Friday April 29, 20116:00 P.M.Heinz Field  This year, the auction will be held in the West Club Lounge of Heinz Field.  Don’t miss your opportunity...
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February 18, 2011

U.S. House Votes to Block Unauthorized Record Keeping on Gun Owners

Fairfax, Va. – The U.S. House of Representatives adopted an amendment to H.R. 1 offered by Reps. Dan Boren (D-OK) and Denny Rehberg (R-MT) that prohibits the use of federal funds for...
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February 18, 2011

Sportsmen Unite in Support of State Management of Recovered Wolf Populations

A coalition of the nation's largest hunting and conservation groups today thanked Members of Congress for taking several steps in the right direction for wolf conservation. The coalition...
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February 17, 2011

NRA ANNOUNCES PERSONNEL CHANGES

Fairfax, VA - Chris W. Cox, executive director of the National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) is pleased to announce the following personnel changes effective immediately.
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December 29, 2010

Ohio’s Supreme Court Upholds Preemption, Shoots Down Cleveland’s Hopes of More Useless Gun Laws

The Ohio Supreme Court made a ruling today upholding Ohio’s preemption law and siding with both the state and the National Rifle Association’s position, as outlined in an amicus brief the organization filed with the Court.
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December 21, 2010

N.J. Governor Chris Christie Commutes Gun Owner’s Prison Sentence -- NRA Hails Decision, Calls for Real Reform

Fairfax, Va. –The National Rifle Association praised New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for commuting the prison sentence of Brian Aitken—a gun owner who was arrested, convicted and imprisoned for illegal possession of firearms, even though he had made every effort to comply with New Jersey’s restrictive and confusing laws. The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund supported Mr. Aitken’s case.
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November 17, 2010

The National Rifle Association Strongly Opposes the Nomination of Andrew Traver to Head BATFE, Calls on President Obama to withdraw the nomination

The National Rifle Association of America strongly opposes President Obama's nomination of Andrew Traver as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE).
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November 5, 2010

NRA’s Right to Hunt and Fish Amendments Adopted in Three States

Fairfax, Va. -- Voters in Tennessee, Arkansas, and South Carolina made a powerful statement on Tuesday by overwhelmingly voting to include National Rifle Association-backed constitutional amendments to protect America’s great, ages-old heritage of hunting and fishing as state constitutional rights.
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