FRIENDS OF NRA OVERVIEW

Friends of NRA is a grassroots fund-raising program developed to raise funds for The NRA Foundation, a 501-(c)(3) tax-exempted organization.  The program’s fund-raising events are fun, family oriented gatherings organized by thousands of volunteers nationwide with the help of the NRA’s professional staff.  7,115 Friends of NRA events will have been held since the program’s inception in the fall of 1992, reaching over 1,297,577 shooters, hunters and other firearm enthusiasts in their own communities.

To date, over $70 million net has been raised for The NRA Foundation through this dynamic program funding important projects such as: youth shooting programs, hunter education, range development and improvements, safety and marksmanship training, wildlife conservation, and endowments for the future of the shooting sports.

By participating in Friends of NRA, sponsors get a chance to expose their talents and products while attendees enjoy an evening of camaraderie-- all in the support of raising funds to perpetuate our American shooting sports hunting tradition.

MISSION STATEMENT  

The Friends of NRA grassroots fund-raising program is designed to introduce and affirm the rights and privileges of lawful fun ownership to hometown America.  True to the tradition of the original town meetings and organized by community volunteers from every walk of life, these events will provide participants and opportunity to stand up for the Second Amendment and enjoy the comradery of other law-abiding gun owners.  Proceeds from these fund-raising events will be used at the local, state and national level to perpetuate firearms ownership for hunting, shooting, collecting, home protection, and all other legal purposes.