I've heard a lot of people claim that the NRA works for the "gun lobby" and gun manufacturers. No mention of any other activities that the NRA is involved with. So, I spoke on the phone with an NRA Training program coordinator at the NRA Foundation, and I asked them what they do? I took meticulous notes during the call. I learned that, as a snapshot in time, last year in the U.S. the NRA had approximately:
P.S. All of our instructors here at DrGuns.com have NRA instructor certifications.
- 130,000 certified safety personnel (trainers, range safety officers, training counselors, etc.)
- 1,000,000 individuals took firearms and safety-related classes, these people are NRA members and non-members (almost every NRA class cover a large portion of safety topics)
- 13,000 NRA law enforcement trainers, who give access to basic and advanced training for every peace officer in the country
P.S. All of our instructors here at DrGuns.com have NRA instructor certifications.