NRA

American

Or N.R.A.

U.S. Government. National Recovery Administration: the former federal agency (1933–36) charged with administering the provisions of the National Industrial Recovery Act.
National Recreation Area.
National Rifle Association.

NRA British

abbreviation

National Rifle Association
National Rivers Authority

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“Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens,” the NRA retorted, to Essayli.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2026

The NRA condemned his remarks as “dangerous and wrong.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

According to Kyodo News, the affected NRA department deals with protecting nuclear materials from threats like theft and terrorism at the country's facilities.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

In September 2023 the NRA approved Chubu Electric's estimate of 1,200 gal, a unit of acceleration used to measure the intensity of quakes.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Millions of members strong, the NRA is the most powerful lobbying organization in the nation.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

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