The National Rifle Association and The NRA Foundation Salute America’s Veterans

NRA's connection with the military can be traced back to its founding in 1871 by two Union Army veterans of the Civil War, Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate. Over the next century, NRA's unyielding commitment to freedom and patriotism would be especially evident during World War II, when the association offered its ranges to the government, developed pre-induction marksmanship training programs, and encouraged members to serve as Home Guards, which states were organizing to replace National Guard units.

Today, to permanently honor America’s Veterans, The NRA Foundation has established the U.S. Veteran’s Endowment.

The annual investment income from this endowment benefits NRA programs to further NRA’s objectives “to train members of law enforcement agencies, the armed forces, the militia, and people of good repute in marksmanship and in the safe handling and efficient use of small arms and…to promote the public safety, law and order, and the national defense.”

In addition, the NRA has established the U.S. Veterans Honor Roll of Freedom to recognize all Americans who served this great country. Whether you or a loved one served in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, or during peacetime – you or your loved one’s name can be added to the U.S. Veterans Honor Roll of Freedom. The Honor Roll of Freedom will be on display at the National Firearms Museum located at NRA Headquarters in Fairfax, VA.

• Click here to view the U.S. Veterans Honor Roll of Freedom.
• Click here to add the name of a U.S. Veteran to the U.S. Veterans Honor Roll of Freedom.
• Click here to make a contribution to the U.S. Veterans Endowment and/or make a contribution in honor of someone who has served in America’s armed forces.