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Gun Rights Organizations Directory

A curated directory of 70 Second Amendment advocacy, legal-defense, training, and industry organizations — 20 national groups plus state-level organizations covering 49 states. Every link on this page has been checked to confirm it resolves.

Listings on this page are informational only. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement of any organization, and omission is not a judgment against one — we list what we can independently verify. If you represent an organization and need a correction, addition, or removal, please contact us.

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National Organizations

Groups operating across all 50 states, grouped by primary focus.

Advocacy & Lobbying

Long-running membership organization that lobbies on firearms legislation, publishes gun-related media, and offers marksmanship and hunter-education programs through its affiliated clubs.

The National Rifle Association's lobbying and legislative-tracking arm, publishing state-by-state gun law summaries and coordinating grassroots contact with lawmakers.

Membership-based lobbying organization describing itself as a 'no compromise' gun lobby, active in federal and state legislative campaigns and litigation support.

Grassroots lobbying organization, sister group to the Second Amendment Foundation, focused on public education and legislative campaigns on gun rights.

Membership-based lobbying organization that runs state-level legislative campaigns and grassroots pressure campaigns against gun-control bills.

Advocacy and educational organization that argues for civilian firearms ownership as a safeguard against genocide and government overreach, drawing on historical research.

LGBTQ-focused firearms organization that runs local chapters offering shooting instruction, range meetups, and self-defense advocacy for its members.

Membership organization introducing African Americans to firearms ownership, training, and competitive shooting through local chapters nationwide.

Nationwide organization of women (formerly known as The DC Project) that organizes state delegations to lobby Congress and state legislatures on Second Amendment issues.

Membership organization for gun owners who identify as progressive or left-of-center, offering local chapter meetups, training, and commentary on gun policy.

Association of physicians and other professionals that publishes commentary and research supporting civilian firearms ownership from a medical and public-health perspective.

Nonprofit that works with the bipartisan Congressional and state legislative Sportsmen's Caucuses to support hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping policy.

Legal Defense & Litigation

Educational nonprofit affiliated with Gun Owners of America that funds litigation and research on Second Amendment legal questions.

Files constitutional litigation on right-to-keep-and-bear-arms issues and publishes research and educational materials on firearms law.

Litigation-focused nonprofit that brings and funds federal court challenges to firearms and ammunition restrictions across multiple states.

Legal-defense affiliate of the National Association for Gun Rights that funds and files Second Amendment lawsuits on behalf of gun owners.

Membership network that connects armed citizens involved in self-defense incidents with attorneys and helps cover legal costs after a defensive use of force.

Training & Certification

Membership organization providing concealed-carry training curricula, instructor certification, and self-defense liability insurance products.

Industry & Trade

Trade association for the firearms, ammunition, and hunting/shooting sports industry, running the annual SHOT Show and industry research and safety programs.

Industry standards body that publishes voluntary technical specifications for ammunition and firearms dimensions, pressure, and safety used across the industry.

By State

State-level advocacy and rifle/pistol associations. Not every state has a verified listing yet — see the note above to suggest one.

Alabama View gun stores in Alabama →

Alabama advocacy group that lobbies the state legislature on firearms legislation and runs a legislative action center for members.

Alaska View gun stores in Alaska →

Umbrella federation of Alaska sportsmen's and gun clubs that advocates on hunting, fishing, trapping, and firearms rights before the state legislature.

Arizona View gun stores in Arizona →

All-volunteer grassroots group that drafts and lobbies for firearms legislation in the Arizona legislature.

Arkansas View gun stores in Arkansas →

Arkansas grassroots organization focused on expanding lawful carry rights and tracking state firearms legislation.

California View gun stores in California →

California's oldest firearms rights organization, combining legislative advocacy, litigation support, and affiliated shooting clubs statewide.

State-level advocacy group that tracks California firearms legislation and organizes member contact campaigns with state lawmakers.

Colorado View gun stores in Colorado →

Colorado's largest state gun-rights lobbying group, running legislative campaigns and grassroots member contact efforts at the state capitol.

Connecticut View gun stores in Connecticut →

Grassroots organization that lobbies the Connecticut legislature and has participated in litigation over the state's assault weapons and magazine laws.

Delaware View gun stores in Delaware →

Delaware's NRA-affiliated state association, representing hunters and gun owners in legislative matters and supporting affiliated clubs.

Florida View gun stores in Florida →

Nonprofit that lobbies the Florida legislature and has brought litigation over local firearms preemption and carry law issues in the state.

Georgia View gun stores in Georgia →

Georgia advocacy and litigation group, formerly known as GeorgiaCarry.org, that lobbies the state legislature and has sued over local carry restrictions.

Hawaii View gun stores in Hawaii →

Hawaii's NRA-affiliated state association, involved in advocacy on the state's firearms registration and permitting laws alongside competitive shooting programs.

Idaho View gun stores in Idaho →

Idaho advocacy organization that tracks state legislation, publishes legislator ratings, and organizes grassroots lobbying at the state capitol.

Illinois View gun stores in Illinois →

Illinois's NRA-affiliated state association, active in state legislative lobbying and litigation and operating a members' shooting range.

Indiana View gun stores in Indiana →

Indiana's NRA-affiliated state association, lobbying on firearms legislation and supporting affiliated clubs and competitive shooting programs.

Iowa View gun stores in Iowa →

Iowa advocacy group that lobbied for the state's 2022 constitutional right-to-keep-and-bear-arms amendment and continues to track state firearms bills.

Kansas View gun stores in Kansas →

Kansas's NRA-affiliated state association, founded in 1928, combining legislative advocacy with competitive shooting and safety programs.

Kentucky View gun stores in Kentucky →

Kentucky advocacy organization (formerly Kentucky Carry Coalition, retaining the KC3 name) that lobbies for less restrictive state firearms laws.

Louisiana View gun stores in Louisiana →

Louisiana's NRA and Civilian Marksmanship Program-affiliated state association, founded in 1966 to support shooting sports and represent gun owners.

Maine View gun stores in Maine →

Maine advocacy organization that lobbies the state legislature on firearms bills and organizes member testimony at the State House.

Maryland View gun stores in Maryland →

Maryland nonprofit focused on expanding concealed-carry access, combining legislative lobbying with litigation over state permitting laws.

Massachusetts View gun stores in Massachusetts →

Massachusetts's NRA-affiliated state association, lobbying on firearms legislation and running training and legal-referral programs for members.

Michigan View gun stores in Michigan →

Michigan advocacy group that lobbies the state legislature and provides legal-fund support and continuing education for concealed pistol license holders.

Minnesota View gun stores in Minnesota →

Nonpartisan Minnesota advocacy organization focused on defending and restoring the right to keep and bear arms through legislative and legal action.

Missouri View gun stores in Missouri →

Missouri advocacy organization that lobbies the state legislature and coordinates with a network of affiliated local gun-rights groups.

Montana View gun stores in Montana →

Membership organization asserting the rights of Montana gun owners and shooting sports enthusiasts through state legislative advocacy.

Nebraska View gun stores in Nebraska →

Nebraska advocacy group that lobbies the state legislature and has litigated over local firearms ordinances, including a suit against the city of Lincoln.

Nevada View gun stores in Nevada →

Nevada's NRA-affiliated state association, lobbying the legislature and running a political action committee alongside training and conservation programs.

New Hampshire View gun stores in New Hampshire →

New Hampshire grassroots lobbying group describing itself as the state's no-compromise gun-rights organization, tracking State House legislation.

New Jersey View gun stores in New Jersey →

New Jersey's NRA-affiliated state association, coordinating affiliated clubs and lobbying and litigating on state firearms law.

New Mexico View gun stores in New Mexico →

New Mexico's NRA-affiliated state association, supporting Second Amendment rights and shooting sports in the state since 1935.

New York View gun stores in New York →

New York's NRA-affiliated state association, known for litigation including the U.S. Supreme Court case NYSRPA v. Bruen, alongside legislative advocacy.

North Carolina View gun stores in North Carolina →

North Carolina civil-liberties organization focused on firearms rights, publishing legislative scorecards and organizing member contact campaigns.

North Dakota View gun stores in North Dakota →

North Dakota's NRA-affiliated state association, sanctioning shooting competitions and representing gun owners on state firearms issues.

Ohio View gun stores in Ohio →

Ohio advocacy organization that lobbies the state legislature, publishes firearms-law news, and runs a concealed-carry training network.

Oklahoma View gun stores in Oklahoma →

Oklahoma advocacy organization with county-level chapters that lobbies the state legislature and maintains a presence at the state capitol during session.

Oregon View gun stores in Oregon →

Oregon lobbying organization that opposes state gun-control ballot measures and legislation and coordinates member testimony at the state capitol.

Pennsylvania View gun stores in Pennsylvania →

Pennsylvania political action committee that rates and endorses candidates on Second Amendment issues and has litigated over local Pittsburgh gun ordinances.

Rhode Island View gun stores in Rhode Island →

Rhode Island's official NRA-affiliated organization, lobbying the General Assembly on firearms legislation.

South Carolina View gun stores in South Carolina →

South Carolina no-compromise gun-rights group that lobbies the state legislature and runs grassroots contact campaigns with lawmakers.

South Dakota View gun stores in South Dakota →

South Dakota's state sponsor for NRA-sanctioned competitive shooting, also serving as the state's NRA-affiliated association.

Tennessee View gun stores in Tennessee →

Tennessee nonprofit that monitors state firearms legislation, publishes legislator scorecards, and has supported litigation on state gun laws.

Texas View gun stores in Texas →

Texas's NRA-affiliated state association, lobbying the legislature on firearms law and supporting affiliated clubs, training, and youth shooting programs.

Utah View gun stores in Utah →

Utah's NRA-affiliated state association, publishing legislator voting records on firearms bills and lobbying the state legislature.

Vermont View gun stores in Vermont →

Vermont nonprofit taking a no-compromise position against gun control, combining legislative lobbying, education, and training programs.

Virginia View gun stores in Virginia →

Grassroots gun-rights group known for organizing large annual lobby days at the Virginia General Assembly and tracking state firearms bills.

Washington View gun stores in Washington →

Washington state nonprofit gun club and collectors' association that runs regular gun shows and advocates on state firearms regulations affecting members.

West Virginia View gun stores in West Virginia →

West Virginia grassroots group that lobbies the state legislature and tracks local firearms ordinances and preemption issues.

Wisconsin View gun stores in Wisconsin →

Grassroots lobbying organization describing itself as Wisconsin's no-compromise gun-rights group, active in state legislative campaigns.

Wyoming View gun stores in Wyoming →

Wyoming lobbying organization affiliated with the National Association for Gun Rights, running state legislative campaigns against gun-control measures.