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The logo of the National Rifle Association is seen at an outdoor sports trade show in 2017.

Judge Rejects NRA's Bid To Throw Out Or Transfer Lawsuit That Could Shut It Down

Jan 21, 2021
The organization had filed for bankruptcy and said it would reincorporate in Texas.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
National Rife Association CEO Wayne LaPierre told members of the group's board on Monday that the coronavirus has forced layoffs and other cost-cutting measures.

NRA Plans Layoffs, 20% Cut In Pay For Employees Due To Coronavirus' Economic Hit

Mar 24, 2020
The belt-tightening in response to the virus outbreak includes "the elimination of certain positions." The group had already canceled its annual meeting because of the virus outbreak.
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National
The NRA says San Francisco lawmakers went too far in declaring it a terrorist organization. Here, members of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America take part in a rally against gun violence held at San Francisco City Hall in August.

NRA Sues San Francisco After Lawmakers Declare It A Terrorist Organization

Sep 10, 2019
The pro-gun group says the city and county are trying to discriminate against people "based on the viewpoint of their political speech."
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National
The gun used in the Dayton shooting (top) has a barrel that's shorter than the federal minimum for a rifle. Legally classified as a pistol, it was fed by a 100-round "double drum" magazine (lower left). A close-up of the gun's lower receiver (bottom righ

The Pistol That Looks Like A Rifle: The Dayton Shooter's Gun

Aug 08, 2019
The gun used in Dayton has the same core component as an AR-15-style rifle. It also has a 100-bullet magazine. But it's legally considered a pistol.
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Politics
Nation Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre's spending has come under scrutiny after documents were leaked detailing expensive clothing shopping trips.

As Leaks Show Lavish NRA Spending, Former Staff Detail Poor Conditions At Nonprofit

May 15, 2019
New documents leaked about NRA top executive Wayne LaPierre's lavish clothing and travel expenses contrast with the culture of fear, poor pay and an underfunded pension described by former staffers.
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National
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have launched a free online gun violence prevention course.

Free Gun Violence Prevention Course Launches To Educate Young Activists

May 13, 2019
Researchers want new activists to lean on decades of public health research when engaging in work with policymakers and candidates seeking elective office.
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Politics
National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre faced criticism from the group's board members as allegations about financial mismanagement surfaced.

Wayne LaPierre Re-Elected As NRA Leader Amid Internal Turmoil And Outside Probe

Apr 29, 2019
The gun rights group faces pressure to address allegations of financial mismanagement. The New York attorney general is investigating and the president said it needs to "get its act together quickly."
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Politics
President Trump holds up an executive order he signed at an NRA event Friday, announcing that the United States will drop out of the Arms Trade Treaty that was signed during the Obama administration.

Trump Moves To Withdraw U.S. From U.N. Arms Trade Treaty

Apr 26, 2019
"We will never surrender America's sovereignty to an unelected, unaccountable, global bureaucracy," the president said. He announced the move at the National Rifle Association's convention.
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Newscast headlines

Gun Control Group Seeks 'Second Amendment Sanctuary' Records

Apr 16, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A gun control lobbying organization is adding Nevada to efforts to show gun rights groups including the National Rifle Association are behind a "Second Amendment sanctuary" drive in several Western U.S. states.

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Politics
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, joined by House Democrats to discuss the Violence Against Women Act last month, has made clear the new majority will hold firm.

House Passes Bill Protecting Domestic Abuse Victims, GOP Splits Over Gun Restrictions

Apr 04, 2019
Most House Republicans opposed the renewal of the 1994 law, in part because it would restrict gun rights for individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic abuse and stalking charges.
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Parkland School Shooting, One Year Later
Thousands of people participate in the March for Our Lives protest in New York City in March 2018.

NRA Facing Most Formidable Opposition Yet, A Year After Parkland

Feb 13, 2019
The gun rights group says it has more dues-paying members than any other grassroots organization, but shifting power in Congress and changing public opinions on gun laws may present challenges.
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Law
Handguns are displayed at a trade show in Las Vegas. The Supreme Court is granting a case on gun rights for the first time since 2010.

Supreme Court Takes 1st Gun Case In Nearly A Decade, Possibly With Big Consequences

Jan 22, 2019
Depending on how narrowly or broadly the court rules, it has a majority now to affect gun rights and restrictions in a dramatic way.
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Law

Why NRA Infiltrator Maria Butina Decided To Help Government Investigations

Dec 15, 2018
This week Butina admitted she wasn't just a student and Russian gun rights activist, pleading guilty to a count of conspiring to act as a foreign agent. NPR's Scott Simon talks with her lawyer.
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Shots - Health News
Helping a spouse or parent who has dementia steer clear of hazards can include ridding the home of all guns.

Firearms And Dementia: How Do You Convince A Loved One To Give Up Their Guns?

Nov 13, 2018
It's estimated that nearly half of all Americans over 65 own a gun or live with someone who does. And 7 million in the U.S. have dementia, a number that's expected to double within two decades.
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Politics
Activists from NARAL Pro-Choice America stand outside the office of GOP Sen. Dean Heller in Reno, Nev. Heller is facing a tough re-election bid in a state that voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016, and activists on the left are putting pressure on him to op

Kavanaugh Fight Puts Vulnerable Senators In A Tight Spot

Aug 15, 2018
The president's Supreme Court pick meets Wednesday with Democratic Sens. Joe Donnelly and Heidi Heitkamp, who are both up for re-election in red states while under intense pressure from activists.
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National
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, shown here speaking at an event last month, has described the NRA's lawsuit against him as "frivolous."

Is Cuomo Threatening NRA's Existence? He Says: 'I'd Like To Believe It's True.'

Aug 05, 2018
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the National Rifle Association's lawsuit against him is "frivolous." The lawsuit claims that Cuomo's policies are trying to deprive it of its First Amendment rights.
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National
The National Rifle Association, which held its annual meeting in Dallas in May, has filed a lawsuit against New York state officials claiming they are pressuring financial institutions to stop doing business with the organization.

NRA Says It Faces A Financial Crisis In Lawsuit Against New York State Officials

Aug 04, 2018
The National Rifle Association says insurance companies are backing away from the organization, threatening its ability to operate.
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NRA Endorses Nevada Republicans Laxalt, Roberson, Duncan

May 26, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The National Rifle Association has endorsed Adam Laxalt for Nevada governor and other Republicans seeking statewide seats.

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The Two-Way
A police officer cordons off the scene of a Thursday night shooting at Louie's Grill & Bar in Oklahoma City.

Gunman Who Fired Into An Oklahoma City Restaurant Was Shot Dead By 2 Bystanders

May 25, 2018
Police say a man fired a handgun into Louie's Grill & Bar in Oklahoma City and turned to flee. But he was confronted by two men who saw what was happening and then got their guns.
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NRA Endorses Dean Heller, 3 Republicans Running For US House

May 23, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The National Rifle Association has endorsed Nevada Republican Sen. Dean Heller and three other Republican candidates for Congress ahead of the June 12 primary elections.

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Politics
Russian official Alexander Torshin, appearing in Moscow in 2016, was sanctioned by the U.S. government in April, suspending years of travel back to 2009 during which he cultivated ties with American conservatives.

Documents Reveal How Russian Official Courted Conservatives In U.S. Since 2009

May 11, 2018
President Trump and Sarah Palin were among figures on the right targeted by outreach from Alexander Torshin, a Russian official recently sanctioned by the U.S., according to documents obtained by NPR.
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The Two-Way
Retired U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North speaks before giving the invocation at the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum in Dallas on Friday. The NRA announced Monday that North will become president of the associ

Oliver North Will Be Next President Of NRA, Organization Says

May 07, 2018
North, infamous for his involvement in the Iran-Contra scandal, will leave Fox News and become the group's president within a few weeks, the National Rifle Association said in a statement.
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The Two-Way
Young protesters chanted on Friday as they marched from City Hall to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center where the National Rifle Association is hosting an annual, four-day convention.

Students, Celebrities And The Faithful Protest Outside Of The NRA Convention

May 05, 2018
The National Rifle Association's four-day convention in Dallas has drawn supporters and opposition alike.
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Newscast headlines

Laxalt Attending Police Memorials, Mass Instead Of NRA Event

May 04, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Aides to Attorney General Adam Laxalt say he's attending law enforcement memorials and a Catholic Mass in northern Nevada instead of speaking at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Texas this week.

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Politics
Then-presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the National Rifle Association's NRA-ILA Leadership Forum during the NRA Convention on May 20, 2016, in Louisville, Ky.

Trump Pledged To Take On The NRA; Now He's Speaking At Group's Annual Convention

May 04, 2018
President Trump will attend the National Rifle Association convention in Dallas on Friday. The president's rhetoric on guns and other issues in recent months has not been matched by action.

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