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*** NRA Dumps New York to Reincorporate in Texas, Announces New
Strategic Plan ***

*Dear NRA Members & Supporters:*

Today, the NRA announced a restructuring plan that positions us for
the long-term and ensures our continued success as the nation’s
leading advocate for constitutional freedom – free from the toxic
political environment of New York.

The plan can be summed up quite simply: We are DUMPING New York, and
we are pursuing plans to reincorporate the NRA in Texas.

To facilitate the strategic plan and restructuring, the NRA and one of
its subsidiaries filed voluntary chapter 11 petitions in the United
States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas
Division. As you may know, chapter 11 proceedings are often utilized
by businesses, nonprofits and organizations of all kinds to streamline
legal and financial affairs.

Under the plan, the NRA will continue what we’ve always done –
confronting anti-gun, anti-self-defense and anti-hunting activities
and promoting constitutional advocacy that helps law-abiding
Americans. Our work will continue as it always has. No major changes
are expected to the NRA’s operations or workforce.

*Importantly, our plans do not impact your membership at any level.*

NRA supporters will continue to enjoy all their full member benefits
– from new members to Life Members to Benefactor Members. We will
continue to publish and deliver your magazines. We will continue to
train Americans and teach them firearm safety. We will continue to
teach hunter safety. But most importantly, we will continue to fight
for your freedom and the freedom of all Americans – as we have for
all these years. In fact, we are expanding our national platform.

The plan aims to streamline costs and expenses, proceed with pending
litigation in a coordinated and structured manner, and realize many
financial and strategic advantages.

You know that our opponents will try to seize upon this news and
distort the truth. Don’t believe what you read from our enemies. The
NRA is not “bankrupt” or “going out of business.” The NRA is
not insolvent. *We are as financially strong as we have been in years.*

But they know today’s announcement makes us bigger, stronger and
more prepared for the fight for freedom.

We are leaving the state of an attorney general who, just a few months
ago, vowed to put us out of business through an abuse of legal and
regulatory power. ​In fact, the gross overreach of the New York
Attorney General and New York Governor has been resoundingly
criticized by powerful national groups like the ACLU and a host of
prominent legal scholars.

*Subject to court approval, the NRA is pursuing plans to reincorporate
in the State of Texas. The Lone Star State is home to more than
400,000 NRA Members and the site of our 2021 Annual Meeting being held
in Houston.*

Texas values the contributions of the NRA, celebrates our law-abiding
members, and joins us as a partner in upholding constitutional
freedom.

Under this plan, we seek protection from New York officials who
illegally abused and weaponized the powers they wield against the NRA
and its members. You can be assured the Association will continue the
fight to protect your interests in New York – and all forums where
the NRA is unlawfully singled out for its Second Amendment advocacy.

*This plan represents a pathway to opportunity, growth and progress.*

This is the most transformational moment in the history of the NRA.
And it involves all of you.

The NRA will continue to promote its Second Amendment advocacy,
sponsor firearms training, and work with its network of instructors
and volunteers in furtherance of its mission. This plan actually
streamlines all of the NRA’s activities and improves our operational
processes.

I know we have welcomed many of you to our headquarters in Fairfax,
Virginia. We have no immediate plans to relocate, but we are forming a
special committee to explore our strategic options in this regard. We
want to determine if there are advantages to relocating our HQ
operations to another state. I have asked our leadership team to
explore all options that benefit the NRA and its members.

What’s most important is leading the fight for Second Amendment
freedom and serving our members. *We will do that from anywhere that
works best for you and for our cause.*

All membership dues and financial donations will be fully dedicated to
supporting our operations and public advocacy. This plan actually improves
our business. It protects us from costly, distracting and unprincipled
attacks from anti-2A politicians aimed at attacking the NRA because we
are a potent political force. We know that the gun ban lobby will
never stop – fueled by a hatred of your freedoms and by wealthy
benefactors. *Our plan is the best way to confront them. *

We are now prepared for a better future. In fact, to me, it feels like
the dawn of a new day.

We are revitalized, well-positioned, and steadfast in our commitment
to fight for you. To learn more, please visit www.nra.org/forward
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Thank you for your unwavering spirit and being part of the NRA’s
future. Both hold incredible promise for our country – and the
freedoms in which it believes.

Wayne LaPierre,

_NRA CEO & EVP_



*Questions & Answers*

*What did the NRA announce?*

This is a transformational moment for the NRA. We announced a new
strategic plan called Project Freedom.

The NRA’s new strategic plan involves pursuing *reincorporating the
Association from the State of New York to the State of Texas* – home
to more than 400,000 NRA members and site of the 2021 NRA Annual
Meeting being held in Houston.

The NRA’s restructuring plan also aims to help the NRA streamline
costs and expenses, proceed with pending litigation in a coordinated
and structured manner, and realize many financial and strategic
advantages.

The restructuring plan positions our organization for the future –
and ensures our continued success as the nation’s leading advocate
for constitutional freedom.


*Is the NRA going “bankrupt?” *

No. In fact, this move comes at a time when the NRA is in its
strongest financial condition in years.

To facilitate its reorganization, the NRA and one of its subsidiaries
filed voluntary chapter 11 petitions in the United States Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. The NRA is
not insolvent.

We expect no impacts to NRA programming.

Nothing is more important to the NRA than protecting the Second
Amendment rights of our law-abiding members. We will be as effective
as ever in advocating for your rights, promoting firearms education
and training, and engaging in public endeavors.


*What happens to my NRA membership?*

Nothing. Your membership remains intact.

NRA supporters will continue to enjoy all their full member benefits
– from new members to Life Members to Benefactor Members. We will
continue to publish and deliver your magazines. We will continue to
train Americans and teach them firearms safety. We will continue to
teach hunter safety.

But most importantly, we will continue to fight for your freedom as we
have for all these years. In fact, we are expanding our national
platform.


*Can people still join the NRA – and why should they?*

Absolutely! There could not be a more exciting time to join the NRA.
We are expanding our national platform, and our future is bright and
secure. We invite all law-abiding gun owners and all Americans to be
part of it.


*By filing for chapter 11, is the NRA admitting it mismanaged donor
funds?*

Not at all. We have utilized all donor contributions in furtherance of
the NRA’s mission. This action is necessitated primarily by one
thing: the unhinged and political attack against the NRA by the New
York Attorney General.

A restructuring plan is a proven mechanism for streamlining legal and
business affairs. All membership fees and donations will continue to
be used in furtherance of our Second Amendment advocacy.


*Can you guarantee member donations will be used to protect our Second
Amendment rights?*

All donations are used for the purpose of advancing the NRA’s
mission, period.


*Should I donate to the NRA during the chapter 11 process, or should I
wait until the Association emerges from the restructuring process?*

We need your support now – as we confront a Biden Administration
that has vowed to attack your Second Amendment freedoms. All donations
are used in furtherance of our mission.


*Will there be impacts to endowed funds? *

No. Endowed funds will still be used to support the NRA’s core
mission: protecting the Second Amendment. ​

​*When will the restructuring process be completed?*

This process begins immediately. The NRA is expected to emerge from
these proceedings within the next six months.

*What can I do to support the NRA?*

Join today. Promote our cause. Get fully engaged.We must continue to
win the fight for constitutional freedom.


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