New York State Rifle and Pistol Association
The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association is the state’s largest and nation’s oldest firearms advocacy organization. Since 1871, our organization has been dedicated to the preservation of Second Amendment rights, firearm safety, education and training, and the shooting sports. Our membership consists of individuals and clubs throughout the state. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)4 organization and the official NRA-affiliated State Association in New York.
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VICTORY! NYSRPA President Tom King re-elected to another 3 year term on the N.R.A. Board of Directors!
Tom King has used his candidacy for the NRA Board of Directors to express his belief that the Second Amendment confers on an American...
Colonel Gadsden Friends of NRA: Annual Fund Raising Banquet and Auction
Colonel Gadsden Friends of NRA Annual Fund Raising Banquet and Auction Treviso’s Restaurant 257 Washington Ave. Ext. Albany, NY 05...
Obama Tells BBC He’s ‘Most Frustrated’ On Gun Control: ‘I Will Not Stop’
Obama Tells BBC He’s ‘Most Frustrated’ On Gun Control: ‘I Will Not Stop’ - In advance of his trip to Kenya, President Obama told the BBC that he was determined to get something done on gun control, expressing frustration that he was unable to get movement on an issue...
St. Lawrence County pistol owners fighting mad over continued restrictions
St. Lawrence County pistol owners fighting mad over continued restrictions - A St. Lawrence County Court judge’s decision to deny requests for lifting restrictions on pistol permits has left county pistol owners in a tizzy. Following a June 1, 14-1 vote by county...
Increase in Syracuse shootings prove so-called SAFE Act a public policy failure
Increase in Syracuse shootings prove so-called SAFE Act a public policy failure Legislators who voted for it should admit their mistake ALBANY, NY (07/16/2015)(readMedia)-- According to the Post-Standard, shootings in Syracuse are up 50% for the first six months of...