Big Names Still Support The NRA

It's a topic that will cause heated discussions and even bring out the passionate side of people who you may never see that side of.  Guns and the celebrities who support the NRA.  While this subject is one that in our lifetime, we'll never have an answer to the debate will go on.

NRA with close affiliations to the Republican Party, has in the past endorsed Democratic candidates, and made donations to candidates.  The main goal of the NRA when founded was to promote and encourage rifle shooting and target practice.  Today's NRA has become a gun rights lobbying organization while continuing to teach firearm safety and competency.

The Second Amendment to The Constitution is the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

So there are many reasons why people choose to own guns.

Another area where the NRA receives a lot of support is from business.  Companies like Bass Pro Shops, and Cabela's,  to gun makers like Smith & Wesson, Colt, Ruger, and Beretta are corporate members and supporters

In 2023 an estimated 1.4 million guns were sold monthly from January to May according to Safe Home.Org.  Texas and Florida lead the nation in total estimated gun sales, making up about 14% of all guns sold nationwide.   In 2022, approximately 17.4 million guns were sold in the United States.   That's about 12% fewer than in 2021.

With this being an election year, and the mass shootings we've seen over the years, gun control and gun ownership will be a big topic that we will hear a lot about on the campaign trail and you'll see come of these big names in support of gun rights and gun owners rights.

President Donald Trump will address members of the NRA on February 9th at The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex.  This not only be a fun raiser for the NRA but a chance for The President to speak on his plans for gun control and gun ownership

Brad has labeled himself as a liberal but believes that guns are right for every American.  He does have guns in his home and he just feels safer at night knowing he and his family are protected.

Miranda Lambert is a lifetime member and has publicly spoken out that she carries a weapon.  She has received death threats  and is not a fan of having security around all the time so she is proud to that she is her own security.  Miranda is also a big into hunting also

There has been some back and forth on Clint being a support of the NRA and gun rights.  Clint spoke at the 2012 Republican Convention and spoke out on the need for gun control and that not guns can end up in the wrong hands.

Dolly is longtime concealed-carry permit holder and advocate for the right to self-defense.  When asked why, Two men approached Dolly and a friend asking we were ‘up for sale,’” Dolly pulled out her gun, prepared to defend herself.  That did the trick.

Samuel L. Jackson has spoken out against gun control and carries a weapon that he would not hesitate to use against a burglar.  It's a “natural” way for Americans to defend themselves and their property.

Johnny as kid would being taken by his dad to go target shooting in controlled atmosphere and guns were a part of his life a young kid.  He has continued this tradition with his own children.

Uncle Ted as he is called, is a very vocal supporter of the Republican Party and many conservative causes, particularly gun rights and hunter's rights and proudly tells everyone that he is a member and supporter of the NRA.