Results for: NRA Board of Directors

NRA Women’s Programs Committee Announces Award Nominations & Scholarship Deadlines
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/10/11/nra-womens…nounces-award-nominations-and-scholarship-deadlines-n1234094
–  The National Rifle Association’s Women’s Programs Committee is responsible for many of the women-centered elements of the NRA … Inacker is an NRA director and member of the Women’s Programs Committee. … She enthusiastically spoke about the programs and the looming deadline.Inacker started her second year on the Board of Directors of…
National Rifle Association Files Suit in D.C. Superior Court Against Foundation
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/07/03/national-r…files-suit-in-dc-superior-court-against-foundation-n1233056
– .”As previously reported, the NRA (1791) Foundation Board of Trustees is made up of many former NRA Board of Director members. … In the wake of the 2025 NRA Board of Directors election and unseating of then-NRA President Bob Barr is when this alleged “disgruntled … faction of former NRA directors” left the NRA board and migrated to the Foundation.The NRA sent Bearing Arms a comment concerning…
NRA (1791) Foundation Names Their Trustees
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/06/29/nra-1791-foundation-names-their-trustees-n1233004
– a member of the NRA Board of Directors? … of Directors and NRA (1791) Foundation Board of Trustees.As previously reported, some of the NRA’s claims against the Foundation in … filed a countersuit against the NRA in a federal court in Virginia.In the filing the NRA (1791) Foundation said the NRA Board of Directors…
NRA and Foundation Feud Levels Up: Partial Dismissals and Countersuit
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/06/26/nra-and-fo…n-feud-levels-up-partial-dismissals-and-countersuit-n1232992
– How many of the current trustees who serve on the Foundation’s board were members of the NRA’s Board of Directors during the period … they’re accusing “the NRA board (of) fail(ing) to exercise independent judgment”? … What actions did these trustees take at the time to stop any of the things they accuse the NRA Board of Directors of?…
Mike Harris Interview: Talking Massachusetts at the NRAAM 2026
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/05/18/mike-harris-interview-talking-massachusetts-at-the-nraam-2026-n1232562
– NRA is signed on to, I think, four or five of them.”Something that Harris also spoke about that he’s excited about — as are we here … of directors as unpaid volunteers — and is geared towards bringing together the New England states to discuss litigation, lobbying … for you to take a look at (our webpage) and see kind of what all of our interpretations of a lot of the provisions of Chapter 135…
NRA Foundation Files Opposition Motion in Reply to NRA’s Request for Summary Judgment
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/05/04/nra-founda…otion-in-reply-to-nras-request-for-summary-judgment-n1232405
– a trustee shall be a member of the NRA Board of Directors proper.An email thread between Foundation lawyer Chris Oprison from the … It was not until after the election of those directors and the unseating of NRA President Bob Barr by Bill Bachenberg that rumors about … the NRA Foundation began to circulate.What also came in the wake of the 2025 reform-stacked election results were the waves of directors…
2026 National Rifle Association Board of Directors Election Results
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/04/06/2026-natio…fle-association-board-of-directors-election-results-n1232117
– The annual election of the National Rifle Association Board of Directors has concluded. … Board of Directors. … 38 potential candidates was previously announced.On April 2, 2026 the NRA announced the results of the Board of Directors election…
Women’s Energy Brunch at 2026 NRA Annual Meeting a Must for Newcomers
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/04/01/womens-ene…nch-at-2026-nra-annual-meeting-a-must-for-newcomers-n1232053
– NRA programs and outreach efforts, plus meet female NRA Board Members, staff, and leaders,” says the information page. … Bearing Arms caught up with NRA Board of Directors member Linda Walker to talk about the program. … The gist was to not only bring in member participation but also have the female members of the Board of Directors involved with the…
Did the NRA Foundation Purposefully Withhold Bylaws in Filing?
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/03/24/did-the-nra-foundation-purposefully-withhold-bylaws-in-filing-n1231953
– As we've previously reported, the NRA Foundation did change their bylaws to cut the NRA Board of Directors out of any say in governance … also directors of the NRA proper.In 2024, the requirement that the majority of the members of the Board of Trustees also be directors … was filed and that donor/NRA member was ignored.)It's not only the NRA Board of Directors who were removed from the governance process…
NRA Foundation Changed Bylaws to Cut NRA BOD Out of Governance
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/03/17/nra-founda…ion-changed-bylaws-to-cut-nra-bod-out-of-governance-n1231895
– One rumor was that the NRA Foundation leadership changed their bylaws to cut the NRA Board of Directors out of the Foundation trustee … Board of Directors proper?” … At all times, the majority of the members of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation shall be Directors of the NRA.…
National Rifle Association Claps at NRA Foundation With Scathing Allegations
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/02/04/national-r…n-claps-at-nra-foundation-with-scathing-allegations-n1231437
– sum of money raised by NRA members for these programs. … they used to have under LaPierre before the Reform Movement finally got ahold of the NRA Board." … alleges in the suit that “the Foundation has been seized by a disgruntled faction of former NRA directors who lost control of the…
Who’s Talking With the White House?
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/01/29/whos-talking-with-the-white-house-n1231381
– From Board of Director election news, to the Wayne scandals, and now the National Rifle Association v. … NRA Foundation lawsuit, there’s been no lack of things going on. … (Both Cam and I serve as unpaid volunteer directors on CCRKBA’s board.)…
What’s the Electronic NRA Magazine Like?
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/01/25/whats-the-electronic-nra-magazine-like-n1231317
– I downloaded it on my Android phone after searching “NRA Magazines.” Lo and behold, the name of the app was NRA Magazines. … In a Jan. 18 open letter from the chairman of the NRA Media Committee, the matter of opting in for all print issues was said to have … NRA Director Amanda Suffecool posted the letter she wrote on social media after the latest NRA Board of Directors meeting.…
First Women’s Dessert Party Scheduled for 2026 Great American Outdoor Show
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/01/19/first-wome…rt-party-scheduled-2026-great-american-outdoor-show-n1231256
– Board of Directors member Theresa Inacker spoke enthusiastically about the upcoming event. … Inacker is a freshman director who was elected part of the 2025 NRA 2.0 class of candidates.Inacker said she’s looking forward to the … the public to meet different members of the Women’s Programs Committee and other NRA directors at large.NRA Director Janet Nyce is…
National Rifle Association Sues Sister Organization NRA Foundation
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2026/01/06/national-r…association-sues-sister-organization-nra-foundation-n1231106
– the foundation’s board of trustees.”Towards the end of 2025 and into 2026, there was a mass exodus of members of the Board of Directors … of the NRA. … the Foundation was selected and elected by the NRA Board of Directors proper.…
NRA President Bachenberg Addresses Magazine Distribution Changes
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/12/29/nra-presid…bachenberg-addresses-magazine-distribution-changes-n1231057
– Bachenberg sent a message to the entire Board of Directors for them to distribute as they see fit. … NRA has been subsidizing the cost of production for the magazines for many years, it has now gotten to a point that we cannot in good … Under the leadership of solid reform-minded officers, directors, and executive-level employees, the Association has turned a much needed…
National Rifle Association Announces Massive Restructuring
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/10/30/national-rifle-association-announces-massive-restructuring-n1230440
– immediately.NRA President Bill Bachenberg has been a long-time member of the Board of Directors. … Bachenberg assumed the office of president in April 2025 and immediately got to work with both the board and executive leadership of … “Wayne ran the Association, and the board was cannon fodder.”Bachenberg and the rest of the NRA 2.0 leadership — including Executive…
2026 NRA Election: Full Slate of Candidates
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/10/13/2026-nra-election-full-slate-of-candidates-n1230236
– The 2026 National Rifle Association Board of Directors election is ramping up. 25 candidates will be selected by the membership. … Of those 30, 13 were incumbent directors. … are actively running for a spot on the NRA Board of Directors. 13 incumbents come recommended by the nominating committee.…
2A Philanthropists Create Organization for New Jersey Hospital Gun Lock Drive
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/10/08/2a-philant…organization-for-new-jersey-hospital-gun-lock-drive-n1230188
– He turned to one of New Jersey’s biggest names in the Second Amendment, Anthony Colandro.Colandro is an NRA board member, master firearms … “Let's buy 3000 of these,” Colandro said to Candido. “Look, I'll split the cost of them with you,” Candido responded. … They built the LockItUp.life website for their fledgling organization and now look to expand.Brian Dolan is one of the directors at…
2026 NRA Election: Incumbent Directors not Nominated by Committee
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/10/06/2026-nra-e…tion-incumbent-directors-not-nominated-by-committee-n1230146
– The National Rifle Association’s annual Board of Directors election season is gearing up. … “I served on the Board of Directors for 21 years,” Baudler told Bearing Arms. “It’s the end of my tour next year. … We’ll be offering continuing coverage on the NRA Board of Directors election on an ongoing basis.…
NRA Board Election Face Off: ‘Old Guard’ Incumbents, Strong NRA
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/01/14/nra-board-election-face-off-old-guard-incumbents-strong-nra-n1227356
– Author’s Note: This one part of a two-part series on the upcoming 2025 NRA Board of Directors election. … The annual NRA Board of Directors elections are going to be changing. … for NRA Board of Directors.…
NRA Board Election Face Off: ‘Reform’ Candidates, NRA 2.0
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/01/14/nra-board-election-face-off-reform-candidates-nra-20-n1227357
– Author’s Note: This is one part of a two-part series on the upcoming 2025 NRA Board of Directors election. … The annual NRA board of directors elections are going to be changing. … candidates that are running for NRA Board of Directors.…
Reformers Gain Ground in National Rifle Association Board Election
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/04/14/reformers…in-ground-national-rifle-association-board-election-n1228294
– percent of the Strong NRA candidates who ran took a seat.Incumbent NRA 2.0 Directors Jim Wallace and Charles T. … “The recent NRA election, in which one-third of our Board of Directors was elected–each of us serves three-year staggered terms–produced … Because of that, there’s a shrinking number of old guard–Strong NRA directors.…
A Closer Look at the 2025 NRA Officers Election
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/04/30/a-closer-look-at-the-2025-nra-officers-election-n1228468
– the slate, taking control of most of the organization.Over the last two years, the NRA Board of Directors has cleaved off into essentially … NRA 2.0 has alleged that the Strong NRA is made up of a Cabal of loyalists of former NRA CEO and Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre.NRA … “I am deeply honored to be entrusted by my colleagues on the Board to serve as President of the NRA,” NRA President Bill Bachenberg…
DC Project 2023 SHOT Show party, a solid scene
https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2023/01/31/dc-project-2023-shot-show-party-a-solid-scene-n66793
– We had reps from GOA, NRA, NSSF, and many other acronym'd groups as well as individuals that do a lot of the heavy lifting in the advocacy … The backbone of the DC Project is of course the rank and file volunteers and respective directors/deletages. … She told me that she’s on the ballot for the upcoming National Rifle Association Board of Directors election and is hoping to better…
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