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More lies from the traitor fascists.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