<Tr> <Th> Expenses </Th> <Td> $475.9 million (2016) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> NRA.org </Td> </Tr> <P> The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is an American nonprofit organization that advocates for gun rights . Founded in 1871, the group has informed its members about firearm - related legislation since 1934, and it has directly lobbied for and against firearms legislation since 1975 . </P> <P> Founded to advance rifle marksmanship, the modern NRA continues to teach firearm safety and competency . The organization also publishes several magazines and sponsors competitive marksmanship events . According to the NRA, it has 6 million members as of May 2018 . </P>

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