Defending Your Freedom

The NRA is widely recognized as a major political force and as America's foremost defender of Second Amendment rights. NRA-ILA, the lobbying arm of the NRA, is involved in any issue that directly or indirectly affects firearms ownership and use.

Founded in 1975

NRA-ILA is committed to preserving the gun rights of all law-abiding individuals as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

150 Million Registered Voters

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Join the pro-freedom activists with NRA-ILA FrontLines and choose how you will defend the Second Amendment

NRA Institute for Legislative Action

The Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the lobbying arm of the NRA. Established in 1975, ILA is committed to preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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NRA-ILA Gun Laws

NRA-ILA is the lobbying arm of the National Rifle Association of America and your resource for state gun laws. Select a state to see the gun law profile and stay up to date on the latest state and federal gun legislation.

Register To Vote

The NRA Freedom Action Foundation's Trigger the Vote program is a national non-partisan voter registration effort to ensure gun owners across the country are registered to vote.

Candidate Ratings

The NRA-PVF ranks political candidates - irrespective of party affiliation - based on voting records, public statements and their responses to an NRA-PVF questionnaire.

Write Your Lawmakers

Your voice needs to be heard! Urge your lawmakers to oppose any and all gun control proposals that have been, or will be, introduced. Enter your information to be matched with your U.S. Representative and Senators.

America's 1st Freedom

America's 1st Freedom is the magazine for NRA members dedicated to preserving our fundamental right to self-defense. From breaking news on latest anti-gun schemes to in-depth investigations into explosive topics such as BATFE's "Fast and Furious" debacle, America's 1st Freedom reports the news that impacts our gun rights. Not only does America's 1st Freedom debunk myths presented daily by the main stream media, it also provides legal analysis to educate readers who want to help get the word out about firearm rights.

NRA-ILA FrontLines

NRA-ILA FrontLines is comprised of NRA-ILA's most dedicated volunteers, who work vigorously at the local, state, and federal levels to defend our Second Amendment rights. FrontLines members work with NRA-ILA, and especially with their NRA-ILA Election Volunteer Coordinator (EVC), to advance ILA's legislative and political agendas.

NRA Political Victory Fund

The NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is NRA's political action committee. The NRA-PVF ranks political candidates - irrespective of party affiliation - based on voting records, public statements and their responses to an NRA-PVF questionnaire.

NRA State Associations

State associations are independent organizations affiliated with and recognized by the NRA. If you are not already a member of your official NRA state association, join today, and help build for the future of the shooting sports in your state!

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