The NRA Wasn’t Always A Front For Gun Makers

[miketx]

In 1871, the NRA was founded by William Church, a lawyer, and George Wingate, a former newspaper reporter. Wingate explained his new organization’s purpose as working to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.”

To that end, the NRA operated mostly as a sporting club and hunting association for its first 100 years. It put a heavy emphasis on gun safety education and training, especially for young people. Church and Wingate had been inspired to create their organization in part from their experience as soldiers during the Civil War, where they had been appalled by the poor marksmanship skills of their fellow fighters. Guns were dangerous, especially in untrained hands, the two men understood. The NRA organized safety clinics and target-shooting competitions to teach young men (and later women) proper gun use and the obligations of responsible firearm ownership.

More: The NRA Wasn't Always A Front For Gun Makers

The NRA used to be a fine outfit - until it was hijacked by radicals in 1977. Above is another good article on the history of the NRA - and how it once stood for responsible gun ownership. I have included another good article below.

How NRA’s true believers converted a marksmanship group into a mighty gun lobby

More lies from the traitor fascists.

 

[Lakhota]

In 1871, the NRA was founded by William Church, a lawyer, and George Wingate, a former newspaper reporter. Wingate explained his new organization’s purpose as working to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.”

To that end, the NRA operated mostly as a sporting club and hunting association for its first 100 years. It put a heavy emphasis on gun safety education and training, especially for young people. Church and Wingate had been inspired to create their organization in part from their experience as soldiers during the Civil War, where they had been appalled by the poor marksmanship skills of their fellow fighters. Guns were dangerous, especially in untrained hands, the two men understood. The NRA organized safety clinics and target-shooting competitions to teach young men (and later women) proper gun use and the obligations of responsible firearm ownership.

More: The NRA Wasn't Always A Front For Gun Makers

The NRA used to be a fine outfit - until it was hijacked by radicals in 1977. Above is another good article on the history of the NRA - and how it once stood for responsible gun ownership. I have included another good article below.

How NRA’s true believers converted a marksmanship group into a mighty gun lobby

More lies from the traitor fascists.

Well, please tell us what isn't factual in the OP. We would appreciate your great wisdom...

 

[Cellblock2429]

In 1871, the NRA was founded by William Church, a lawyer, and George Wingate, a former newspaper reporter. Wingate explained his new organization’s purpose as working to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.”

To that end, the NRA operated mostly as a sporting club and hunting association for its first 100 years. It put a heavy emphasis on gun safety education and training, especially for young people. Church and Wingate had been inspired to create their organization in part from their experience as soldiers during the Civil War, where they had been appalled by the poor marksmanship skills of their fellow fighters. Guns were dangerous, especially in untrained hands, the two men understood. The NRA organized safety clinics and target-shooting competitions to teach young men (and later women) proper gun use and the obligations of responsible firearm ownership.

More: The NRA Wasn't Always A Front For Gun Makers

The NRA used to be a fine outfit - until it was hijacked by radicals in 1977. Above is another good article on the history of the NRA - and how it once stood for responsible gun ownership. I have included another good article below.

How NRA’s true believers converted a marksmanship group into a mighty gun lobby

/——/ Nice try Nancy. Here is the truth according to Black leaders: NRA founded to fight KKK, black leader says

 

[pismoe]

In 1871, the NRA was founded by William Church, a lawyer, and George Wingate, a former newspaper reporter. Wingate explained his new organization’s purpose as working to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.”

To that end, the NRA operated mostly as a sporting club and hunting association for its first 100 years. It put a heavy emphasis on gun safety education and training, especially for young people. Church and Wingate had been inspired to create their organization in part from their experience as soldiers during the Civil War, where they had been appalled by the poor marksmanship skills of their fellow fighters. Guns were dangerous, especially in untrained hands, the two men understood. The NRA organized safety clinics and target-shooting competitions to teach young men (and later women) proper gun use and the obligations of responsible firearm ownership.

More: The NRA Wasn't Always A Front For Gun Makers

The NRA used to be a fine outfit - until it was hijacked by radicals in 1977. Above is another good article on the history of the NRA - and how it once stood for responsible gun ownership.

Nah. They started acting stupid in 1967. They actually supported gun control when Blacks wanted to protect themselves from the cops.

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-------------------------------------------------------- Agree , but i think that was Reagan that did that or did it just happen under Reagan . Also Reagan was responsible for GCA of 86 if i am not mistaken Ace . -------------------- as far as the NRA though , well for the last few years , decade or more they have become more HARDCORE and thats the way it has to be . I don't want to give an INCH to Lakhota and his ilk Ace !!

 

[JGalt]

The NRA is America's oldest civil rights organization. They have been giving blacks, women, and other minorities the resources to protect themselves since 1871, far before any other civil rights organization.

Yeah, leftards. I know you hate hearing this.

Bullshit. You rightards believe some of the silliest shit in existence. The formation of the NRA had dick to do with Civil Rights.

Like I said, I know you don't want to hear that shit, but you just did. Sticking your fingers in your ears and yelling "la la la la la" doesn't change anything.

 

[pismoe]

In 1871, the NRA was founded by William Church, a lawyer, and George Wingate, a former newspaper reporter. Wingate explained his new organization’s purpose as working to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.”

To that end, the NRA operated mostly as a sporting club and hunting association for its first 100 years. It put a heavy emphasis on gun safety education and training, especially for young people. Church and Wingate had been inspired to create their organization in part from their experience as soldiers during the Civil War, where they had been appalled by the poor marksmanship skills of their fellow fighters. Guns were dangerous, especially in untrained hands, the two men understood. The NRA organized safety clinics and target-shooting competitions to teach young men (and later women) proper gun use and the obligations of responsible firearm ownership.

More: The NRA Wasn't Always A Front For Gun Makers

The NRA used to be a fine outfit - until it was hijacked by radicals in 1977. Above is another good article on the history of the NRA - and how it once stood for responsible gun ownership.

I've read about his before.

Still it's hard to fathom that the NRA at one time was not composed mainly of people who think the Earth is 6000 years old.

Yep, I was a proud member for many years - until it went batshit crazy. In the old days, I would even have NRA stickers on my pickups - but never again.

--------------------------------------------------- GOOD , NO Ilk allowed in the NRA as we have gotten you 'ilk' to self purge Lakhota .

 

[Asclepias]

The NRA is America's oldest civil rights organization. They have been giving blacks, women, and other minorities the resources to protect themselves since 1871, far before any other civil rights organization.

Yeah, leftards. I know you hate hearing this.

Bullshit. You rightards believe some of the silliest shit in existence. The formation of the NRA had dick to do with Civil Rights.

Like I said, I know you don't want to hear that shit, but you just did. Sticking your fingers in your ears and yelling "la la la la la" doesn't change anything.

I dont care what you said. I know its a rightard lie. If they were the oldest Civil Rights organization you would have something that debunks their own website.

 

[xyz]

The NRA is America's oldest civil rights organization. They have been giving blacks, women, and other minorities the resources to protect themselves since 1871, far before any other civil rights organization.

Yeah, leftards. I know you hate hearing this.

Bullshit. You rightards believe some of the silliest shit in existence. The formation of the NRA had dick to do with Civil Rights.

Yeah, it does seem unlikely that the NRA wanted to arm blacks in the 1870s, or in the 1950s and 1960s.

 

[Asclepias]

In 1871, the NRA was founded by William Church, a lawyer, and George Wingate, a former newspaper reporter. Wingate explained his new organization’s purpose as working to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.”

To that end, the NRA operated mostly as a sporting club and hunting association for its first 100 years. It put a heavy emphasis on gun safety education and training, especially for young people. Church and Wingate had been inspired to create their organization in part from their experience as soldiers during the Civil War, where they had been appalled by the poor marksmanship skills of their fellow fighters. Guns were dangerous, especially in untrained hands, the two men understood. The NRA organized safety clinics and target-shooting competitions to teach young men (and later women) proper gun use and the obligations of responsible firearm ownership.

More: The NRA Wasn't Always A Front For Gun Makers

The NRA used to be a fine outfit - until it was hijacked by radicals in 1977. Above is another good article on the history of the NRA - and how it once stood for responsible gun ownership. I have included another good article below.

How NRA’s true believers converted a marksmanship group into a mighty gun lobby

/——/ Nice try Nancy. Here is the truth according to Black leaders: NRA founded to fight KKK, black leader says

Here is the truth according to the NRA themselves.

NRA | About the NRA

"Dismayed by the lack of marksmanship shown by their troops, Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate formed the National Rifle Association in 1871. The primary goal of the association would be to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis," according to a magazine editorial written by Church.

After being granted a charter by the state of New York on November 17, 1871, the NRA was founded. Civil War Gen. Ambrose Burnside, who was also the former governor of Rhode Island and a U.S. senator, became the fledgling NRA's first president.

An important facet of the NRA's creation was the development of a practice ground. In 1872, with financial help from New York State, a site on Long Island, the Creed Farm, was purchased for the purpose of building a rifle range. Named Creedmoor, the range opened a year later, and it was there that the first annual matches were held."


Not one mention of civil rights, slavery, kkk, or anything else.

 

[JGalt]

A good read here, about the history of socialist support for gun rights. It's pretty apparent that it would be in the best interest of even the left to support an organization like the NRA...

"For blacks in the 19th century South, as we know, the nightmare scenario that had haunted President Wilson was very much a reality. As Historian David Kopel has noted, in the 1800s, “gun control laws were exclusively a Southern phenomenon.” The only people allowed guns in the antebellum South were whites..."

A Brief History of Socialist Support for Gun Rights - Law & Liberty
http://www.libertylawsite.org/2016/07/06/a-brief-history-of-socialist-support-for-gun-rights/
Even the socialist cuck Bernie Sanders received praise from the NRA...

https://nypost.com/2016/03/07/nra-praises-sanders-for-opposing-gun-maker-liability/

 

[Asclepias]

A good read here, about the history of socialist support for gun rights. It's pretty apparent that it would be in the best interest of even the left to support an organization like the NRA...

"For blacks in the 19th century South, as we know, the nightmare scenario that had haunted President Wilson was very much a reality. As Historian David Kopel has noted, in the 1800s, “gun control laws were exclusively a Southern phenomenon.” The only people allowed guns in the antebellum South were whites..."

A Brief History of Socialist Support for Gun Rights - Law & Liberty
Even the socialist cuck Bernie Sanders received praise from the NRA...

https://nypost.com/2016/03/07/nra-praises-sanders-for-opposing-gun-maker-liability/

I dont need to support the racist NRA. I support NAAGA. I guess you gave up on your bullshit claim the NRA was the oldest Civil Rights group in the US.

 

[JGalt]

In 1871, the NRA was founded by William Church, a lawyer, and George Wingate, a former newspaper reporter. Wingate explained his new organization’s purpose as working to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.”

To that end, the NRA operated mostly as a sporting club and hunting association for its first 100 years. It put a heavy emphasis on gun safety education and training, especially for young people. Church and Wingate had been inspired to create their organization in part from their experience as soldiers during the Civil War, where they had been appalled by the poor marksmanship skills of their fellow fighters. Guns were dangerous, especially in untrained hands, the two men understood. The NRA organized safety clinics and target-shooting competitions to teach young men (and later women) proper gun use and the obligations of responsible firearm ownership.

More: The NRA Wasn't Always A Front For Gun Makers

The NRA used to be a fine outfit - until it was hijacked by radicals in 1977. Above is another good article on the history of the NRA - and how it once stood for responsible gun ownership. I have included another good article below.

How NRA’s true believers converted a marksmanship group into a mighty gun lobby

/——/ Nice try Nancy. Here is the truth according to Black leaders: NRA founded to fight KKK, black leader says

Here is the truth according to the NRA themselves.

NRA | About the NRA

"Dismayed by the lack of marksmanship shown by their troops, Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate formed the National Rifle Association in 1871. The primary goal of the association would be to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis," according to a magazine editorial written by Church.

After being granted a charter by the state of New York on November 17, 1871, the NRA was founded. Civil War Gen. Ambrose Burnside, who was also the former governor of Rhode Island and a U.S. senator, became the fledgling NRA's first president.

An important facet of the NRA's creation was the development of a practice ground. In 1872, with financial help from New York State, a site on Long Island, the Creed Farm, was purchased for the purpose of building a rifle range. Named Creedmoor, the range opened a year later, and it was there that the first annual matches were held."


Not one mention of civil rights, slavery, kkk, or anything else.

Dig a little deeper...

"The National Rifle Association is America's longest-standing civil rights organization. Together with our more than five million members, we're proud defenders of history's patriots and diligent protectors of the Second Amendment."

Whoa, lookie there: There's a black person on this page. Well gee golly! How "non-racist" of the NRA.

NRA | My Rights

So you're saying that blacks, women, and other minorities aren't protected by the Second Amendment, and that the NRA would refuse any black, female, or other minorities' membership fees or refuse them membership?

Dude, you are so eaten up by hate that you can't even think straight. How the hell do you people even go on living with that much hate eating away at your guts?

 

[Asclepias]

In 1871, the NRA was founded by William Church, a lawyer, and George Wingate, a former newspaper reporter. Wingate explained his new organization’s purpose as working to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.”

To that end, the NRA operated mostly as a sporting club and hunting association for its first 100 years. It put a heavy emphasis on gun safety education and training, especially for young people. Church and Wingate had been inspired to create their organization in part from their experience as soldiers during the Civil War, where they had been appalled by the poor marksmanship skills of their fellow fighters. Guns were dangerous, especially in untrained hands, the two men understood. The NRA organized safety clinics and target-shooting competitions to teach young men (and later women) proper gun use and the obligations of responsible firearm ownership.

More: The NRA Wasn't Always A Front For Gun Makers

The NRA used to be a fine outfit - until it was hijacked by radicals in 1977. Above is another good article on the history of the NRA - and how it once stood for responsible gun ownership. I have included another good article below.

How NRA’s true believers converted a marksmanship group into a mighty gun lobby

/——/ Nice try Nancy. Here is the truth according to Black leaders: NRA founded to fight KKK, black leader says

Here is the truth according to the NRA themselves.

NRA | About the NRA

"Dismayed by the lack of marksmanship shown by their troops, Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate formed the National Rifle Association in 1871. The primary goal of the association would be to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis," according to a magazine editorial written by Church.

After being granted a charter by the state of New York on November 17, 1871, the NRA was founded. Civil War Gen. Ambrose Burnside, who was also the former governor of Rhode Island and a U.S. senator, became the fledgling NRA's first president.

An important facet of the NRA's creation was the development of a practice ground. In 1872, with financial help from New York State, a site on Long Island, the Creed Farm, was purchased for the purpose of building a rifle range. Named Creedmoor, the range opened a year later, and it was there that the first annual matches were held."


Not one mention of civil rights, slavery, kkk, or anything else.

Dig a little deeper...

"The National Rifle Association is America's longest-standing civil rights organization. Together with our more than five million members, we're proud defenders of history's patriots and diligent protectors of the Second Amendment."

So you're saying that blacks, women, and other minorities aren't protected by the Second Amendment, and that the NRA would refuse any black, female, or other minorities' membership fees or refuse them membership?

Dude, you are so eaten up by hate that you can't even think straight.

I dont have to dig deeper. I have it straight from the horses mouth. The founding of the NRA had dick to do with Civil Rights.

https://home.nra.org/about-the-nra/

"Dismayed by the lack of marksmanship shown by their troops, Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate formed the National Rifle Association in 1871. The primary goal of the association would be to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis," according to a magazine editorial written by Church.

After being granted a charter by the state of New York on November 17, 1871, the NRA was founded. Civil War Gen. Ambrose Burnside, who was also the former governor of Rhode Island and a U.S. senator, became the fledgling NRA's first president.

An important facet of the NRA's creation was the development of a practice ground. In 1872, with financial help from New York State, a site on Long Island, the Creed Farm, was purchased for the purpose of building a rifle range. Named Creedmoor, the range opened a year later, and it was there that the first annual matches were held."


Not one mention of civil rights, slavery, kkk, or anything else.

 

[Cellblock2429]

The NRA is America's oldest civil rights organization. They have been giving blacks, women, and other minorities the resources to protect themselves since 1871, far before any other civil rights organization.

Yeah, leftards. I know you hate hearing this.

Bullshit. You rightards believe some of the silliest shit in existence. The formation of the NRA had dick to do with Civil Rights.

Yeah, it does seem unlikely that the NRA wanted to arm blacks in the 1870s, or in the 1950s and 1960s.

/——-/ Oh it seems unlikely—— to you hate filled gun grabbers. NRA founded to fight KKK, black leader says

 

[Asclepias]

The NRA is America's oldest civil rights organization. They have been giving blacks, women, and other minorities the resources to protect themselves since 1871, far before any other civil rights organization.

Yeah, leftards. I know you hate hearing this.

Bullshit. You rightards believe some of the silliest shit in existence. The formation of the NRA had dick to do with Civil Rights.

Yeah, it does seem unlikely that the NRA wanted to arm blacks in the 1870s, or in the 1950s and 1960s.

/——-/ Oh it seems unlikely—— to you hate filled gun grabbers. NRA founded to fight KKK, black leader says

Here is what is says from your link.

"
But is that why it was founded?

Not even close.

What the NRA says

Here’s what the NRA says on its website about its founding:

Dismayed by the lack of marksmanship shown by their troops, Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate formed the National Rifle Association in 1871. The primary goal of the association would be to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis," according to a magazine editorial written by Church.

After being granted a charter by the State of New York on November 17, 1871, the NRA was founded. Civil War Gen. Ambrose Burnside, who was also the former governor of Rhode Island and a U.S. senator, became the fledgling NRA's first president.

An important facet of the NRA's creation was the development of a practice ground. In 1872, with financial help from New York State, a site on Long Island, the Creed Farm, was purchased for the purpose of building a rifle range. Named Creedmoor, the range opened a year later, and it was there that the first annual matches were held."

You see anything about civil rights, Black people, KKK?

 

[xyz]

The NRA is America's oldest civil rights organization. They have been giving blacks, women, and other minorities the resources to protect themselves since 1871, far before any other civil rights organization.

Yeah, leftards. I know you hate hearing this.

Bullshit. You rightards believe some of the silliest shit in existence. The formation of the NRA had dick to do with Civil Rights.

Yeah, it does seem unlikely that the NRA wanted to arm blacks in the 1870s, or in the 1950s and 1960s.

/——-/ Oh it seems unlikely—— to you hate filled gun grabbers. NRA founded to fight KKK, black leader says

You lost me there on point 2., Ann Coulter writing about fighting the KKK in a positive manner.

 

[Cellblock2429]

The NRA is America's oldest civil rights organization. They have been giving blacks, women, and other minorities the resources to protect themselves since 1871, far before any other civil rights organization.

Yeah, leftards. I know you hate hearing this.

Bullshit. You rightards believe some of the silliest shit in existence. The formation of the NRA had dick to do with Civil Rights.

Yeah, it does seem unlikely that the NRA wanted to arm blacks in the 1870s, or in the 1950s and 1960s.

/——-/ Oh it seems unlikely—— to you hate filled gun grabbers. NRA founded to fight KKK, black leader says

You lost me there on point 2., Ann Coulter writing about fighting the KKK in a positive manner.

/——-/ Oh I lost you at the article’s title that kicks your NRA hate filled agenda to the curb, Ann Coulter was just the trigger.

 

[Asclepias]

The NRA is America's oldest civil rights organization. They have been giving blacks, women, and other minorities the resources to protect themselves since 1871, far before any other civil rights organization.

Yeah, leftards. I know you hate hearing this.

Bullshit. You rightards believe some of the silliest shit in existence. The formation of the NRA had dick to do with Civil Rights.

Yeah, it does seem unlikely that the NRA wanted to arm blacks in the 1870s, or in the 1950s and 1960s.

/——-/ Oh it seems unlikely—— to you hate filled gun grabbers. NRA founded to fight KKK, black leader says

You lost me there on point 2., Ann Coulter writing about fighting the KKK in a positive manner.

/——-/ Oh I lost you at the article’s title that kicks your NRA hate filled agenda to the curb, Ann Coulter was just the trigger.

But you posted a link that contradicts your own claim? Did you even try to read the link? The NRA wasnt founded to fight the KKK or help with civil rights. They admit this on their own website.

 

[JGalt]

In 1871, the NRA was founded by William Church, a lawyer, and George Wingate, a former newspaper reporter. Wingate explained his new organization’s purpose as working to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.”

To that end, the NRA operated mostly as a sporting club and hunting association for its first 100 years. It put a heavy emphasis on gun safety education and training, especially for young people. Church and Wingate had been inspired to create their organization in part from their experience as soldiers during the Civil War, where they had been appalled by the poor marksmanship skills of their fellow fighters. Guns were dangerous, especially in untrained hands, the two men understood. The NRA organized safety clinics and target-shooting competitions to teach young men (and later women) proper gun use and the obligations of responsible firearm ownership.

More: The NRA Wasn't Always A Front For Gun Makers

The NRA used to be a fine outfit - until it was hijacked by radicals in 1977. Above is another good article on the history of the NRA - and how it once stood for responsible gun ownership. I have included another good article below.

How NRA’s true believers converted a marksmanship group into a mighty gun lobby

/——/ Nice try Nancy. Here is the truth according to Black leaders: NRA founded to fight KKK, black leader says

Here is the truth according to the NRA themselves.

NRA | About the NRA

"Dismayed by the lack of marksmanship shown by their troops, Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate formed the National Rifle Association in 1871. The primary goal of the association would be to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis," according to a magazine editorial written by Church.

After being granted a charter by the state of New York on November 17, 1871, the NRA was founded. Civil War Gen. Ambrose Burnside, who was also the former governor of Rhode Island and a U.S. senator, became the fledgling NRA's first president.

An important facet of the NRA's creation was the development of a practice ground. In 1872, with financial help from New York State, a site on Long Island, the Creed Farm, was purchased for the purpose of building a rifle range. Named Creedmoor, the range opened a year later, and it was there that the first annual matches were held."


Not one mention of civil rights, slavery, kkk, or anything else.

So what do you want? Do you want the NRA tooting their own horn about the fact that their organization has been enabling blacks, women, and other minorities to protect their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness sine 1871?

Do you even know how modestly understated the NRA's position is, that they stand for the rights of black, women, and other minorities?

Do you even know what "modestly understated" means?

The NRA stand for the rights of all American people. They don't care if you're black, white, female, gay, Hispanic, or whatever. Have you ever heard of an example where anyone was ever refused membership because of their race, sex, nationality, religion, or political affiliation?

 

[Asclepias]

In 1871, the NRA was founded by William Church, a lawyer, and George Wingate, a former newspaper reporter. Wingate explained his new organization’s purpose as working to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.”

To that end, the NRA operated mostly as a sporting club and hunting association for its first 100 years. It put a heavy emphasis on gun safety education and training, especially for young people. Church and Wingate had been inspired to create their organization in part from their experience as soldiers during the Civil War, where they had been appalled by the poor marksmanship skills of their fellow fighters. Guns were dangerous, especially in untrained hands, the two men understood. The NRA organized safety clinics and target-shooting competitions to teach young men (and later women) proper gun use and the obligations of responsible firearm ownership.

More: The NRA Wasn't Always A Front For Gun Makers

The NRA used to be a fine outfit - until it was hijacked by radicals in 1977. Above is another good article on the history of the NRA - and how it once stood for responsible gun ownership. I have included another good article below.

How NRA’s true believers converted a marksmanship group into a mighty gun lobby

/——/ Nice try Nancy. Here is the truth according to Black leaders: NRA founded to fight KKK, black leader says

Here is the truth according to the NRA themselves.

NRA | About the NRA

"Dismayed by the lack of marksmanship shown by their troops, Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate formed the National Rifle Association in 1871. The primary goal of the association would be to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis," according to a magazine editorial written by Church.

After being granted a charter by the state of New York on November 17, 1871, the NRA was founded. Civil War Gen. Ambrose Burnside, who was also the former governor of Rhode Island and a U.S. senator, became the fledgling NRA's first president.

An important facet of the NRA's creation was the development of a practice ground. In 1872, with financial help from New York State, a site on Long Island, the Creed Farm, was purchased for the purpose of building a rifle range. Named Creedmoor, the range opened a year later, and it was there that the first annual matches were held."


Not one mention of civil rights, slavery, kkk, or anything else.

So what do you want?

I want you to prove your ridiculously retarded claim. Can you do that?