National Rifle Association

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1. An organization that acts as a powerful lobby against governmental restrictions on the private ownership of guns. NRA supporters argue that “guns don't kill people; people kill people.” They often cite the Second Amendment to the Constitution, which states: “A well-regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”

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National Rifle Association

A breakup is under way at the National Rifle Association, the nation’s oldest gun-rights group.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

The National Rifle Association called Essayli's remarks "dangerous and wrong."

From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026

But there is one recent decision where the court was unanimous in its ruling, perhaps because its holding should not be controversial: National Rifle Association v.

From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2025

As a congressman, Walz regularly voted in favour of gun rights and against many gun control measures, winning the praise of the pro-gun National Rifle Association.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2024

Regimental teams have been very successful both at the National Rifle Association and the London district meetings.

From Short History of the London Rifle Brigade by Unknown