history of the NRA

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Founded

1871

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Key founders of NRA

William Conant Church, Captain George Wood Wingate, General Burnside

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Modeled after

Britain’s NRA

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Main activities of the NRA

Shooting range and competitions, rifle clubs, training programs

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Advocacy focus of the NRA

Gun rights

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Estimated membership since 2018

Approximately 5 million members (unconfirmed)

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Firearm Owners Protection Act

Changed the Gun Control Act of 1968

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Dickey Amendment

Stops CDC from promoting gun control with federal funding

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Revolt at Cincinnati (1977)

Significant change in NRA ideals and leadership

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NRA's shift after 1970s

From non-partisan to supporting the Republican party, began endorsing presidential candidates in 1980