Details

Subject(s)

• National Rifle Association of America—History [Browse]
• Gun control—United States [Browse]
• Firearms—United States [Browse]
• Firearms owners—United States—Societies, etc [Browse]

Editor

• Maysonet, Melody [Browse]

Summary note

"NRA: An American Legend" is the official account of the history of the National Rifle Association. From a humble beginning over 131 years ago the volume recounts the story of the organization including several hundred photos.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

• Early foundation and development. Birth of NRA ; International fame ; Tumultuous times ; National scope and federal recognition ; New horizons: from soldiers to civilians ; Bigger and better
• Supporting soldiers and civilians. Patriotism and preparedness ; The soaring twenties ; Strong leadership, strong support ; From depression to war ; The world at war ; Postwar penetration ; A diverse organization
• Protecting freedom. NRA's darkest days ; Countdown to crisis ; Revolution and reform ; A focused organization ; Living the great role ; Staying power ; Another threshold ; Coming out on top.

ISBN

• 0945903812
• 9780945903819

LCCN

00131246

OCLC

43738080

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