/tags/nra NRA en-US WLRN Mon, 30 May 2022 16:46:00 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-05-29/days-after-the-uvalde-shooting-the-nra-convention-went-on-as-planned Thousands gathered inside of the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston for the NRA convention while swaths of others convened outside in protest, advocating for gun control legislation. Mon, 30 May 2022 16:46:00 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-05-29/days-after-the-uvalde-shooting-the-nra-convention-went-on-as-planned Rina Torchinsky /news/2022-05-27/the-nra-says-its-houston-convention-will-reflect-on-the-uvalde-school-shooting The National Rifle Association begins its annual convention Friday, and its leaders are gearing up to "reflect on" — and deflect any blame for — the deadly shooting earlier this week in Uvalde, Texas. Fri, 27 May 2022 11:28:03 GMT /news/2022-05-27/the-nra-says-its-houston-convention-will-reflect-on-the-uvalde-school-shooting The Associated Press /news/2022-05-19/nra-argues-california-ruling-bolsters-challenge-to-florida-gun-law Pointing to a ruling in a California case, lawyers for the National Rifle Association this week urged a federal appellate court to strike down a Florida law prohibiting sales of rifles and other long guns to adults under age 21. Thu, 19 May 2022 15:55:58 GMT /news/2022-05-19/nra-argues-california-ruling-bolsters-challenge-to-florida-gun-law Dara Kam | News Service Florida /2021-11-22/former-gun-industry-insider-explains-why-he-left-to-fight-for-the-other-side Gunfight author Ryan Busse was once a rising star in the gun industry. But he became disillusioned after Columbine when, he says, the NRA began to use "fear and conspiracy and hatred" to boost sales. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:50:32 GMT /2021-11-22/former-gun-industry-insider-explains-why-he-left-to-fight-for-the-other-side Dave Davies /news/2021-09-03/the-nra-cancels-its-annual-meeting-again-underscoring-the-groups-uncertain-future The National Rifle Association called off its annual meeting for the second year in a row due to the pandemic. The cancellation is the latest setback in a series of financial and legal troubles. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:11:00 GMT /news/2021-09-03/the-nra-cancels-its-annual-meeting-again-underscoring-the-groups-uncertain-future Tim Mak /news/2021-08-23/nra-targets-florida-ban-on-gun-sales-to-people-under-21 Pointing to what it described as the “irrationality” of the ban, the National Rifle Association has urged a federal appeals court to reject a 2018 Florida law that prevents people under age 21 from buying guns. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:15:10 GMT /news/2021-08-23/nra-targets-florida-ban-on-gun-sales-to-people-under-21 Jim Saunders / News Service of Florida /news/2021-07-07/nra-appeals-ruling-on-florida-gun-sales-to-people-under-21 The National Rifle Association on Wednesday went to a federal appeals court after a judge last month upheld a Florida law that prevents people under age 21 from buying guns. The NRA, which challenged the constitutionality of the law after it passed in 2018, filed a notice of appealing the ruling by Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:07:15 GMT /news/2021-07-07/nra-appeals-ruling-on-florida-gun-sales-to-people-under-21 Jim Saunders / News Service of Florida /2021-05-11/judge-dismisses-nra-bankruptcy-case-heightening-risk-for-dissolution-of-group A federal judge threw out the National Rifle Association's bid to declare bankruptcy Tuesday, allowing New York to proceed in its effort to dissolve the gun rights group for alleged "fraud and abuse." Tue, 11 May 2021 20:43:00 GMT /2021-05-11/judge-dismisses-nra-bankruptcy-case-heightening-risk-for-dissolution-of-group Tim Mak /news/2021-01-25/march-for-our-lives-celebrates-nras-bankruptcy-well-be-following-them-wherever-they-go-until-they-dont-exist The Parkland-inspired group is now focusing on "holding the Biden administration accountable" for implementing policies that curb gun violence. Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:17:04 GMT /news/2021-01-25/march-for-our-lives-celebrates-nras-bankruptcy-well-be-following-them-wherever-they-go-until-they-dont-exist Jessica Bakeman /news/2021-01-15/nra-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-fraud-suit-in-new-york The NRA aims to relocate to Texas, away from the "corrupt political ... environment" of New York. The state's attorney general says officials diverted millions of dollars to their personal expenses. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 23:58:02 GMT /news/2021-01-15/nra-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-fraud-suit-in-new-york Dustin Jones