The following basic benefits are automatically included in your annual or lifetime NRA membership, along with discounts and special member-only services: —————————————————————————————————————————————————————- N.R.A. was founded in New York City in 1871 “to improve the marksmanship of its members.” Since then, it has grown into a national non-profit organization with over three million members. *Interested in joining the NRA? Click here to get $10.00 off NRA membership! If you have any questions about your NRA membership, please email us info@ftwny.com the goals of the N.R.A. align with the purpose that inspired its founders more than a century ago. One of the main objectives of the N.R.A. is to “train persons of good standing in the accuracy and safe handling of small arms and light weapons.” The N.R.A. is recognized as the National Agency for Firearms Safety Education and Shooting Training and is the national governing body for shootings in the United States. Education and training activities range from firearms safety training for preschools to training Olympic shooters representing the United States in world-class competitions. It also offers many educational shooting programs and materials for members and the general public.