National Rifle Association

Cultural  

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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Example Sentences

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

Since the National Rifle Association rebuked his statement about confiscating guns following the killing of Alex Pretti by federal officers in Minneapolis, Trump has been seen very little.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

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

THE National Rifle Association may fairly claim the honour of introducing, at their meeting in July 1885, the subject of Military Revolver practice in this country.

From Hints on the Use and Handling of Firearms Generally, and the Revolver in Particular by Curling, Lieut. H. Onslow