The National Rifle Association (NRA), recognized today as a major political force and America's leading defender of the Second Amendment, "A well-regulated militia being necessary for the security of in a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. The NRA adheres to the belief that the Second Amendment guarantees the right of individuals to bear arms. Recent decisions by the United States Supreme Court have confirmed these beliefs. Whether or not one personally adheres to these interpretations of the amendment, the fact is that there are over two hundred million firearms in this country. Additionally, there are over seventy-five million gun owners. In addition to the NRA's political activity in support of Second Amendment rights, it has provided a service in that, since its inception, it has been the world's leading firearms education organization in ensuring safety and security. firearms training. Since the NRA was established in 1871 to promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis, the organization now has more than four million members. The organization describes itself as non-profit and non-partisan. However, it has more Republican members than Democratic members. Although he supports candidates from either party as long as the candidate supports their pro=gun stance. His stated position is in favor of protecting the Second Amendment of the United States Bill of Rights and promoting gun ownership rights as well as marksmanship, gun safety and the protection of hunting and self-defense. The NRA began promoting American youth shooting sports by establishing gun clubs at major colleges, universities, and military academies. Gun clubs continue at the college and university level... middle of newspaper ...... here, the Court's decisions have upheld the right of individuals to own a firearm. Additionally, when New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin ordered the confiscation of all firearms, following Hurricane Katrina. The NRA sued to protect individual rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Nagin's actions in violation of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution led to the enactment of federal law prohibiting the confiscation of legal firearms from citizens during states of emergency. Although NRA members are not unanimous in favor of its policies, they are unanimous in favor of the Second Amendment. As long as gun owners perceive a threat of losing the right to own firearms, the NRA will remain a viable organization. In reality, the NRA's membership is made up of gun-loving, government-fearing citizens...