The National Rifle Association (NRA), recognized today as a major political force and as America's foremost defender of the Second Amendment, "A well-regulated militia is necessary for security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” The NRA adheres to the belief that the Second Amendment guarantees the right of individuals to bear arms. Recent United States Supreme Court cases have confirmed these beliefs Whether or not you subscribe to these interpretations of the amendment, the fact is that there are more than two hundred million firearms in this country The NRA's political work for Second Amendment rights has served a purpose, as since its inception it has been the leading firearms training organization in the world providing firearms safety and training. Since the NRA was established in 1871 to promote and encourage scientifically based rifle shooting, the organization has grown to more than four million members. The organization describes itself as nonprofit and nonpartisan. However, it has more Republican members than Democratic members. Although he will support candidates from both parties as long as the candidate supports his pro-gun position. Its stated position is for the protection of the Second Amendment of the United States Bill of Rights and the promotion of firearm ownership rights, as well as marksmanship, firearm safety, and the protection of hunting and wildlife. self-defense. The NRA began promoting young American shooting sports by establishing rifle clubs at major colleges, universities, and military academies. Shooting clubs continue at colleges and universities... middle of paper... here the Court's decisions have upheld an individual's right to own a firearm. Also, when then-New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin ordered the confiscation of all firearms in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The NRA filed a lawsuit to protect the rights of individuals guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Nagin's actions in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution led to the enactment of a federal law prohibiting the confiscation of legal firearms from citizens during states of emergency. While NRA members are not unanimous in support of its policies, they are unanimous in support of Second Amendment rights. As long as firearm owners perceive the threat of losing the right to own firearms, the NRA will remain a viable organization. In reality, NRA members are made up of citizens who love firearms and fear their government..