TY 2010 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
11250 WAPLES MILL ROAD

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
FAIRFAX, VA220307400

D Employer identification number

53-0116130

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 253,051,952

F Name and address of principal officer:
WILSON H PHILLIPS JR
11250 WAPLES MILL RD
FAIRFAX,VA22030

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 4 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

www.nra.org

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1905

M State of legal domicile: VA

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE U.S. CONSTITUTION; TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW AND ORDER, AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE; TO TRAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; TO TRAIN CIVILIANS IN MARKSMANSHIP; TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE SHOOTING SPORTS; TO PROMOTE HUNTER SAFETY. TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE U.S. CONSTITUTION TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW AND ORDER, AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE TO TRAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO TRAIN CIVILIANS IN MARKSMANSHIP TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE SHOOTING SPORTS TO PROMOTE HUNTER SAFETY.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ....	3	76
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	72
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	781
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	125,000
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ..	7a	22,545,060
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ..	7b	-480,264

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	190,620,182	71,145,801
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	5,753,381	107,083,801
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	-131,048	3,460,273
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	41,301,989	46,121,404
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	237,544,504	227,811,279
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	312,500	219,500
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	51,967,645	51,666,650
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....	7,116,019	7,989,955
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 33,912,021
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	176,964,817	183,658,170
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	236,360,981	243,534,275
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12......	1,183,523	-15,722,996
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16)............	160,315,364	163,781,200
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............	122,740,032	139,630,906
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .....	37,575,332	24,150,294

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title.

Paid Preparer's Use Only	Preparer's signature	Date	Check if self- employed	Preparer’s taxpayer identification number (see instructions)
	Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4			EIN
				Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ......... Yes No

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE U.S. CONSTITUTION.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? .......................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 38,859,989 including grants of $ 39,500 ) (Revenue $ 18,297,536 )
	EDUCATIONAL, COMPETITIVE, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TRAINING PROGRAMS NRA PROVIDES A BROAD SPECTRUM OF HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO TRAIN, INFORM AND INSTRUCT THE MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL PUBLIC OF 80 MILLION GUNOWNERS WITH REGARD TO THEIR INALIENABLE SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS. NRA CONTINUES TO BE THE PREMIER LEADER IN FIREARMS EDUCATION AND SAFETY. NRA OUTREACH FOR YOUTH IN THE HUNTING AND SHOOTING SPORTS ALSO INCLUDES YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS AND SHOOTING CAMPS TO BUILD AND FOSTER THE NEXT GENERATIONS IN AMERICA. VISIT NRA.ORG AND NRANEWS.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION, AND PARTICIPATE IN NRA SOCIAL NETWORKING THROUGH FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND YOUTUBE.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 36,029,923 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 22,428,263 )
	NRA PUBLICATIONS THE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH MONTHLY PRINT AND DIGITAL MAGAZINES CONTAINING THE MOST AUTHORITATIVE ARTICLES ON FIREARMS, HUNTING, LEGISLATIVE AND LEGAL ACTION FROM RECOGNIZED LEADERS. ALL NRA MEDIA VEHICLES SERVE TO EDUCATE AND INFORM ON NRAS PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES. FOR ACCESS TO NRAS EXPANDED MEDIA PRESENCE AND OFFICIAL JOURNALS, VISIT NRAPUBLICATIONS.ORG.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 21,288,446 including grants of $ 180,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	LEGISLATIVE ACTION AS THE FOREMOST PROTECTOR AND DEFENDER OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION, NRA ADVOCATES AGAINST EFFORTS TO ERODE THE SECOND AMENDMENT, FIGHTS FOR INITIATIVES AIMED AT REDUCING VIOLENT CRIME, AND PROMOTES HUNTERS RIGHTS AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS NATIONWIDE. NRA LEGISLATIVE ACTION INVOLVES FIREARMS RIGHTS, REGULATIONS AND LAWS, RANGE PROTECTION, INTERNATIONAL GUN CONTROL THREATS, WORKERS PROTECTION, SELF-DEFENSE, FREE SPEECH RIGHTS, AND A HOST OF RELATED MATTERS. VISIT NRAILA.ORG FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.

4d	Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 88,852,887 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 100,990,554 )
4e	Total program service expenses$ 185,031,245

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment

........

Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part I.......................

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

....................

Yes

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV...................

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

Yes

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.

11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X. Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X. Click to see attachment

11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment

12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment

14b

Yes

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....

20a

Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................

25b

Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment

28a

Yes

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment

Yes

Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....

Yes

Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment

YesNo

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......

872

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................

781

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........

Yes

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Yes

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.

13a

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.

13b

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................

Yes

Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....

12a

Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................

12b

Yes

Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................

12c

Yes

Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

VA , UT , PA , OK , NY , KY , DC , CA , AL

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERI
11250 WAPLES MILL ROAD
FAIRFAX,VA220307400
(703) 267-1000

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet

List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) WAYNE LAPIERRE EXEC VP	57.00		X		835,469	0	125,615
(2) CHRIS W COX EXEC DIR, ILA	57.00		X		588,412	0	70,796
(3) WILSON H PHILLIPS JR TREASURER	52.00		X		519,338	0	124,168
(4) KAYNE B ROBINSON EXEC DIR, GENERAL OPERATIONS	50.00		X		1,027,217	0	45,056
(5) EDWARD J LAND JR SECRETARY	50.00		X		412,527	0	45,832
(6) RONALD L SCHMEITS PRESIDENT	20.00	X	X		0	0	0
(7) DAVID A KEENE 1ST VICE PRESIDENT	20.00	X	X		0	0	0
(8) JAMES W PORTER II 2ND VICE PRESIDENT	20.00	X	X		0	0	0
(9) TYLER SCHROPP EXEC DIRECTOR, ADVANCEMENT	52.00			X	442,476	0	54,463
(10) MARY CORRIGAN CHIEF OF STAFF	40.00			X	329,168	0	30,373
(11) JOSEPH GRAHAM DIRECTOR, PUBLICATIONS	40.00			X	352,474	0	40,832
(12) MICHAEL MARCELLIN MANAGING DIRECTOR	40.00			X	345,102	0	49,348
(13) ROBERT MARCARIO DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP	40.00			X	250,757	0	44,773
(14) JOE M ALLBAUGH DIRECTOR	1.00	X			0	0	0
(15) WILLIAM H ALLEN DIRECTOR	1.00	X			0	0	0
(16) THOMAS P ARVAS DIRECTOR	1.00	X			0	0	0
(17) SCOTT L BACH DIRECTOR	1.00	X			0	0	0

Form 990 (2010)

Page 8

Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)	(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) WILLIAM A BACHENBERG DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(19) FE BACHHUBER JR DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(20) M CAROL BAMBERRY DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(21) BOB BARR DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(22) RONNIE G BARRETT DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(23) CLEL BAUDLER DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(24) DAVID E BENNETT III DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(25) J KENNETH BLACKWELL DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(26) MATT BLUNT DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(27) DAN BOREN DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(28) ROBERT K BROWN DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(29) PETE BROWNELL DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(30) JOHN P BURTT DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(31) DAVID BUTZ DIRECTOR	1.00	X	151,033	0	0
(32) J WILLIAM CARTER DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(33) RICHARD CHILDRESS DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(34) PATRICIA A CLARK DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(35) ALLAN D CORS DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(36) CHARLES L COTTON DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(37) DAVID G COY DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(38) LARRY E CRAIG DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(39) JOHN L CUSHMAN DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(40) WILLIAM H DAILEY DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(41) JOSEPH P DEBERGALIS JR DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(42) DONN C DIBIASIO DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(43) MANUEL FERNANDEZ DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(44) EDIE P FLEEMAN DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(45) JOEL FRIEDMAN DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(46) SANDRA S FROMAN DIRECTOR	1.00	X	45,180	0	0
(47) TOM GAINES DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(48) JAMES S GILMORE III DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(49) MARION P HAMMER DIRECTOR	1.00	X	190,000	0	0
(50) GRAHAM HILL DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(51) STEVE HORNADY DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(52) SUSAN HOWARD DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(53) ROY INNIS DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(54) H JOAQUIN JACKSON DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(55) CURTIS S JENKINS DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(56) D CYNTHIA JULIEN DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(57) TOM KING DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(58) HERBERT A LANFORD JR DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(59) KARL A MALONE DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(60) CAROLYN D MEADOWS DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(61) JOHN F MILIUS DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(62) BILL MILLER DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(63) OWEN P MILLS DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(64) CLETA MITCHELL DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(65) GROVER G NORQUIST DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(66) OLIVER L NORTH DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(67) JOHNNY NUGENT DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(68) TED NUGENT DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(69) LANCE OLSEN DIRECTOR	1.00	X	90,000	0	0
(70) TIMOTHY W PAWOL DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(71) PETER J PRINTZ DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(72) TODD J RATHNER DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(73) WAYNE ANTHONY ROSS DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(74) CARL T ROWAN JR DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(75) DON SABA DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(76) ROBERT E SANDERS DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(77) STEVEN C SCHREINER DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(78) HAROLD W SCHROEDER DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(79) TOM SELLECK DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(80) JOHN C SIGLER DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(81) DWIGHT D VAN HORN DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(82) ROBERT L VIDEN JR DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(83) HOWARD J WALTER DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(84) JD WILLIAMS DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(85) DENNIS L WILLING DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(86) ROBERT J WOS DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0
(87) DONALD E YOUNG DIRECTOR	1.00	X	0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	5,579,153	631,256

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
INFOCISION 325 SPRINGSIDE DR AKRON,OH44333	MEMBERSHIP PROC SOLICITOR	12,397,032
PALM COAST DATA 11 COMMERCE BLVD PALM COAST,FL32164	MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING	9,978,184
VALTIM PO BOX 114 FOREST,VA24551	FULFILLMENT CENTER	9,814,106
PM CONSULTING 12100 WILSHIRE BLVD LOS ANGELES,CA90025	CONSULTING	8,705,456
POSTMASTER 1735 N LYNN ST ARLINGTON,VA22209	POSTAGE SHIPPING	8,408,585
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization 29

Form 990 (2010)

Page 9

Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d		12,573,541
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		58,572,260
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			71,145,801
			Business Code
2a	PROGRAM FEES			6,552,336	6,552,336
b	MEMBER DUES			100,531,465	100,531,465
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			107,083,801
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			852,154			852,154
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties............			11,303,074			11,303,074
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross Rents	1,536,497
b	Less: rental expenses	1,543,676
c	Rental income or (loss)	-7,179
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			-7,179			-7,179
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	19,870,269
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	17,262,150
c	Gain or (loss)	2,608,119
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			2,608,119			2,608,119
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
	a		429,695
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		236,738
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			192,957			192,957
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a		17,943,309
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		6,198,109
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			11,745,200	10,067,029	1,678,171
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	ADVERTISING		541,800	20,922,249	4,765	20,866,889	50,595
b	SUBSCRIPTIONS		541,800	1,506,014	1,506,014
c	NRA CAFE SALES		722,210	459,089			459,089
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			22,887,352
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			227,811,279	118,661,609	22,545,060	15,458,809

Form 990 (2010)

Page 10

Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21	189,000	189,000
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22	30,500	30,500
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	4,168,553	2,196,138	1,708,567	263,848
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	0
7	Other salaries and wages	33,141,573	23,315,768	7,421,684	2,404,121
8	Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....	7,284,170	4,555,464	2,206,761	521,945
9	Other employee benefits .......	4,524,889	3,170,017	1,030,643	324,229
10	Payroll taxes ...........	2,547,465	1,784,685	580,242	182,538
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	3,582,244	3,120,380	461,864
c	Accounting ...........	117,200		117,200
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..	7,989,955			7,989,955
f	Investment management fees ......	219,167		219,167
g	Other ..........	4,665,094	4,665,094
12	Advertising and promotion ....	28,506,230	20,315,496		8,190,734
13	Office expenses .......	4,136,496	2,125,967	2,010,529
14	Information technology ......	5,894,109	3,486,954	2,407,155
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	1,952,024	992,051	959,973
17	Travel ............	6,085,855	4,733,186	1,352,669
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	5,338,324	4,225,714	1,112,610
20	Interest ...........	1,369,546	976,749	392,797
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	2,508,907	1,772,561	736,346
23	Insurance ..............	1,014,514	1,014,514
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a	MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS	57,011,926	45,243,773		11,768,153
b	PRINTING AND SHIPPING	23,975,743	23,975,743
c	PROGRAM SERVICES	16,696,651	16,696,651
d	ADDITIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION	9,943,784	7,486,001	1,236,714	1,221,069
e	FULFILLMENT MATERIAL	6,464,184	5,814,882	116,695	532,607
f	All other expenses	4,176,172	3,143,957	519,393	512,822
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	243,534,275	185,031,245	24,591,009	33,912,021
26	Joint costs. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation

Form 990 (2010)

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........				1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......			18,396,784	2	9,373,624
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........			2,528,075	3	3,244,548
4	Accounts receivable, net .........			49,767,997	4	52,606,967
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........				5
6	Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........				6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............			3,133,320	7	3,111,070
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			10,888,636	8	13,178,944
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............			2,167,086	9	2,739,275
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	64,949,941
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	28,228,772	36,186,545	10c	36,721,169
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			29,042,690	11	33,133,504
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......			3,341,890	12	4,602,761
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets .........				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			4,862,341	15	5,069,338
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			160,315,364	16	163,781,200
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .			59,109,001	17	59,163,137
18	Grants payable ..........				18
19	Deferred revenue ..........			28,119,095	19	28,336,891
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..			29,340,012	23	45,335,166
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....			6,171,924	25	6,795,712
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....			122,740,032	26	139,630,906
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....			11,164,773	27	-6,423,671
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....			3,207,708	28	6,253,866
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....			23,202,851	29	24,320,099
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances .....			37,575,332	33	24,150,294
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....			160,315,364	34	163,781,200

Form 990 (2010)

Page 12

Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .

227,811,279

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .

243,534,275

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .

-15,722,996

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .

37,575,332

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .

2,297,958

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .

24,150,294

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........

Yes

If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................

Yes

If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separated basis

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................

If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..

Form 990 (2010)

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Name of organization

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

53-0116130

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ, that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, aggregate contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not aggregate to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year. ......................... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Part I	Contributors (see Instructions)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Part II	Noncash Property (see Instructions)
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Page 1 of 1 of Part III

Name of organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

53-0116130

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

53-0116130

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .......
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) ...
4	Aggregate value at end of year .......

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or pleasure) Preservation of an historically importantly land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................

Yes No

In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current Year	(b)Prior Year	(c)Two Years Back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....	8,687,890	6,920,616	7,675,316
b	Contributions ........	808,137	1,582,051	487,022
c	Investment earnings or losses ...	549,205	750,029	-1,205,479
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........	304,201	536,900
f	Administrative expenses ....	30,020	27,906	36,243
g	End of year balance ......	9,711,011	8,687,890	6,920,616

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet

100.000 %

Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

Yes

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Yes

Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

InvestmentsLand, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of investment		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................	4,902,450		4,902,450
b	Buildings ................	47,869,332	24,400,367	28,828,275
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................	12,178,159	5,574,944	2,990,444
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........				36,721,169

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of Liability		(b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes		1,000,000
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT MARKET VALUATION		5,051,972
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS LIABILITIES		743,740







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		6,795,712
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Page 4

Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1	Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ....................	1	227,811,279
2	Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) .....................	2	243,534,275
3	Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .............	3	-15,722,996
4	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ..........................	4	1,005,312
5	Donated services and use of facilities .............................	5
6	Investment expenses ...................................	6
7	Prior period adjustments ..................................	7
8	Other (Describe in Part XIV) .................................	8	1,292,646
9	Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 .............................	9	2,297,958
10	Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 .........	10	-13,425,038

Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	237,358,520
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	1,005,312
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d	830,644
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	1,835,956
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	235,522,564
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ...........	4b	-7,711,285
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	-7,711,285
5	Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	227,811,279

Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .............			1	250,783,558
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d	7,279,783
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	7,279,783
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	243,503,775
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	4b	30,500
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	30,500
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	243,534,275

Part XIV

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
III	1a	FINANCIAL STATEMENT NOTE 1 THE VALUE OF THE NRAS FIREARMS MUSEUM COLLECTION HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THE ACCOMPANYING STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION. ONLY PURCHASES OF FIREARMS AND OTHER OBJECTS, AND NOT DONATIONS, ARE RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES. FIREARMS AND OTHER OBJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN ACCESSIONED IN THE NRA MUSEUM ARE NOT INTENDED FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
III	4	THE NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM PROMOTES GUN COLLECTING AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORY THROUGH THE HERITAGE OF FIREARMS. PLEASE VISIT NRAMUSEUM.ORG FOR EXCITING INFORMATION.
V	4	NRA ENDOWMENT FUNDS BENEFIT NRA INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION, NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, MARKSMANSHIP, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.
X	2	MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE NRAS TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE NRA HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE NRA IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2007, WHICH IS THE STANDARD STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS LOOKBACK PERIOD.
XI	8	INCLUDES AGENCY TRANSACTIONS, UNREALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT, AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURE VALUATION ADJUSTMENT TO PENSION PLAN.
XII	2d	INCLUDES AGENCY TRANSACTIONS AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT
XII	4b	INCLUDES COST OF GOODS SOLD, RENTAL EXPENSE, AND INTEREST ON ENDOWMENT GRANTS.
XIII	2d	INCLUDES COST OF GOODS SOLD, RENTAL EXPENSE, AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURE VALUATION ADJUSTMENT TO PENSION PLAN.
XIII	4b	INCLUDES INTEREST ON ENDOWMENT GRANTS.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image

Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

53-0116130

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or

assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award

the grants or assistance? ...................................

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.

Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region)	(e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of service(s) in region	(f) Total expenditures for region/investments in region
	Central America and the Caribbean	INVESTMENTS		4,000,000
	Central America and the Caribbean	PROGRAM SERVICES	LAW ENFORCE TRAINING	25,000















3a	Sub-total .....			4,025,000
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)			4,025,000

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2010

Schedule F (Form 990) 2010

Page 2

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,

Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet

Use Part V if additional space is needed.

1 (a) Name of organization		(b) IRS code section and EIN (if applicable)	(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement	(g) Amount of of non-cash assistance	(h) Description of non-cash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ..... MediumBullet

Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................ MediumBullet

Schedule F (Form 990) 2010

Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3

Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Use Part V if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance		(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement	(f) Amount of non-cash assistance	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

Schedule F (Form 990) 2010

Page 4

Part IV

Foreign Forms

Schedule F (Form 990) 2010

Page 5

Part V

Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.

Identifier	ReturnReference	Explanation

Schedule F (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

53-0116130

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and e-mail solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

Yes

If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
	(ii) Activity	Yes	No	(iv) Gross receipts from activity		(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
INFOCISION	PAID SOLICITOR		No	12,739,255	7,687,860	5,051,395
STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING	PAID SOLICITOR		No	450,077	302,095	147,982
Total .................				13,189,332	7,989,955	5,199,377

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

KY, NY, PA, UT, VA

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Page 2

Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 ILA CHARLOTTE (event type)	(d) Total Events (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . .	429,695	429,695
2	Less: Charitable contributions . . .
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .	429,695	429,695
4	Cash prizes . . .
5	Non-cash prizes . .
6	Rent/facility costs . .
7	Food and beverages . .
8	Entertainment . . .
9	Other direct expenses .	236,738	236,738
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........		236,738
11	Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............		192,957

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

(a) Bingo

(b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming

(d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))

Gross revenue . . . .

Cash prizes . . . .

Non-cash prizes . . .

Rent/facility costs . . .

Other direct expenses . .

Volunteer labor . . .

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............

YesNo

If "No," Explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....

YesNo

If "Yes," Explain:

Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................

YesNo

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:

The organization's facility ......................

13a

An outside facility ........................

13b

Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? ......................................

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? ............................

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)

Identifier	ReturnReference	Explanation

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet

Attach to Form 990

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Employer identification number
53-0116130

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC Code section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) LAW ENFORCEMENT ALLIANCE7700 LEESBURG OIKE FALLS CHURCH,VA22043	54-1798397	501c4	180,000	LAW ENFORCEMENT
(2) NATIONAL FDN FOR WOMEN LEGISLATORS910 16TH ST NW WASHINGTON,DC20006	52-1480785	501c3	9,000	SCHOLARSHIPS

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Page 2

Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance	(b)Number of recipients	(c)Amount of cash grant
(1) UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS	19	30,500

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
I	2	NRA-ILA PROVIDES GRANT SUPPORT TO LEAA EDUCATION AND TRAINING INITIATIVES, AND NRA ACTIVELY ASSISTS NATIONAL FOUNDATION OF WOMEN LEGISLATORS IN THE SELECTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF NFWL SCHOLARSHIPS.

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet

Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

53-0116130

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Page 2

Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.

(A) Name		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported in prior Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
(A) Name		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
(1) WAYNE LAPIERRE	(i) (ii)	674,117	132,008	29,344	92,913	41,918	970,300
(2) CHRIS W COX	(i) (ii)	478,033	91,560	18,819	41,891	35,825	666,128
(3) WILSON H PHILLIPS JR	(i) (ii)	401,384	92,156	25,798	103,460	26,747	649,545
(4) KAYNE B ROBINSON	(i) (ii)	418,893	88,595	519,729	18,130	33,838	1,079,185	175,170
(5) EDWARD J LAND JR	(i) (ii)	358,117	44,819	9,591	18,130	31,705	462,362
(6) TYLER SCHROPP	(i) (ii)	359,289	75,000	8,187	14,700	45,120	502,296
(7) MARY CORRIGAN	(i) (ii)	324,416		4,752	28,868	5,961	363,997
(8) JOSEPH GRAHAM	(i) (ii)	229,116	100,000	23,358	18,130	26,135	396,739
(9) MICHAEL MARCELLIN	(i) (ii)	149,680	176,546	18,876	18,130	33,628	396,860
(10) ROBERT MARCARIO	(i) (ii)	218,290	29,242	3,225	14,011	34,064	298,832
(11) DAVID BUTZ	(i) (ii)	151,033					151,033
(12) MARION P HAMMER	(i) (ii)	140,000	50,000				190,000

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Page 3

Part III

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
I	1a	CHARTER TRAVEL WAS USED ON OCCASIONS INVOLVING MULTIPLE EVENTS WHEN REDUCED AIRLINE SCHEDULES PRECLUDED OTHER OPTIONS. THIS WAS PROPERLY EXCLUDED FROM TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
I	1a	CERTAIN COMPENSATION ELEMENTS WERE GROSSED UP. ALL TAX GROSS-UPS WERE PROPERLY INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
I	1a	CLUBS, SUCH AS SAFARI CLUB AND LUNCHEON CLUB, ARE USED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. THIS WAS PROPERLY EXCLUDED FROM TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
I	4b	THE 457F SERVICE COST INCLUDED IN DEFERRED COMPENSATION FOR WAYNE LAPIERRE WAS 74,783, FOR CHRIS W. COX 23,761, FOR WILSON H. PHILLIPS JR. 85,330, AND FOR MARY CORRIGAN 10,738. THE NRA DECIDES THE BENEFIT AMOUNT AND TIMEFRAME FOR VESTING FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. THE 457F PLAN IS ALSO DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT THE CURRENT DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN WHERE CURRENT BENEFIT LAW CAUSES LOW REPLACEMENT RATIOS FOR SOME PARTICIPANTS.
II		COLUMN E READER NOTE TOTAL COMPENSATION IN SCHEDULE J PART II COLUMN E SHOULD NOT BE EXPECTED TO TIE TO 990 PART VII COMPENSATION TOTALS PER EMPLOYEE DUE TO DIFFERENT DEFINITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS.
II		COLUMN Biii OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION IN TAXABLE WAGES INCLUDES 457B, AUTO AND LIFE BENEFITS. IN ADDITION, FOR KAYNE ROBINSON IT INCLUDES VESTING AND ONE-TIME DISTRIBUTION OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION AS REQUIRED BY REGULATIONS.
II		COLUMN C INCLUDES THE EMPLOYER-PAID PORTIONS OF THE NRA DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN, 401K PLAN, AND 457F PLAN.

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

53-0116130

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(b) Description of transaction	(c) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(b) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.

(a) Name of interested person and purpose	(b) Loan to or from the organization?		(c)Original principal amount	(d)Balance due	(e) In default?		(f) Approved by board or committee?		(g)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person and purpose	To	From	(c)Original principal amount	(d)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No






Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b)Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c)Amount of grant or type of assistance

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Page 2

Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) MARION HAMMER	DIRECTOR	190,000	CONSULTING		No
(2) DAVID BUTZ	DIRECTOR	151,033	CONSULTING		No

Part V

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet

Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

53-0116130

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990 Part I	7	READER NOTE THE 990 COVER PAGE SHOWS GROSS UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE ON LINE 7A AND NEGATIVE UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME ON LINE 7B BECAUSE RELATED EXPENSES EXCEEDED REVENUE IN THE YEAR 2010 FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.
Form 990 Part VI	6	NRA IS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION.
Form 990 Part VI	7a	NRA MEMBERS ELECT ALL 76 MEMBERS OF THE NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990 Part VI	7b	CERTAIN BOARD DECISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL PER BYLAWS AND NEW YORK NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATE LAW.
Form 990 Part VI	11a	FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY EXTERNAL AUDITING FIRM AND THE NRA BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
Form 990 Part VI	19	NRA BYLAWS AND CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MAILED UPON REQUEST. NRA DOES NOT MAKE INTERNAL OPERATING POLICIES AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Form 990 Part VI	12c	ANNUAL FILINGS BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REVIEWED BY THE NRA AUDIT COMMITTEE.
Form 990 Part VI	15a,15b	COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS CONSULTING FIRM INCLUDING BENCHMARKING AND INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES.
Form 990 Part VII		OFFICERS OF THE NRA ALSO SPEND TIME SERVING ON BOARDS OF THE NRA CHARITABLE AFFILIATES AS DISCLOSED IN THE FOLLOWING LIST NRA PRESIDENT RON SCHMEITS SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA FOUNDATION AND NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND. NRA 1ST VICE PRESIDENT JIM PORTER SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA FOUNDATION, NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND, AND NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND. WAYNE LAPIERRE SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA FOUNDATION. CHRIS W. COX SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION. WILSON H. PHILLIPS JR. SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON EACH OF NRA FOUNDATION, NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND, NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND, AND NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION. KAYNE ROBINSON SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND.
Form 990 Part VII		OTHER MEMBERS OF THE NRA BOARD ALSO SPEND TIME ON BOARDS OF CHARITABLE AFFILIATES AS FOLLOWS, AT APPROXIMATELY 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK PER ENTITY JOE ALLBAUGH ON NRA FOUNDATION THOMAS ARVAS ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND BILL BACHENBERG ON NRA FOUNDATION CAROL BAMBERY ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND DAVID BENNETT ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND BILL CARTER ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND ALLAN CORS ON NRA FOUNDATION CHARLES COTTON ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND BOB COTTROL ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND JOHN CUSHMAN ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND BILL DAILEY ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND AND NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND SANDY FROMAN ON NRA FOUNDATION BUZ MILLS ON NRA FOUNDATION CLETA MITCHELL ON NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION BOB SANDERS ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND JOHN SIGLER ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND AND NRA FOUNDATION
Form 990 Part VII		CONTINUED FROM ABOVE BOB VIDEN ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND HAROLD VOLKMER ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND.
Form 990 Part VII		READER NOTE 990 PART VII SECTION B TOTAL COMPENSATION TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR INFOCISION SHOULD NOT BE EXPECTED TO TIE TO SCHEDULE G DISCLOSURE OF COMPENSATION TO INFOCISION AS A PAID FUND RAISING SOLICITOR, BECAUSE 990 PART VII SECTION B REPORTS TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR ALL WORK INCLUDING BOTH MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING AND SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS, WHEREAS SCHEDULE G DISCLOSES VENDOR COMPENSATION SPECIFICALLY FOR SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
Form 990 Part X		READER NOTE REGARDING THE NRA BALANCE SHEET DEFERRED COSTS AND DEFERRED REVENUES RELATED TO MEMBERSHIP ACQUISITION AND RENEWAL ARE ACCOUNTING ENTRIES REQUIRED UNDER GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. DEFERRED REVENUE FOR DUES IS NOT A LIABILITY, AS IT RECOGNIZES REVENUE TO BE COLLECTED IN FUTURE AND MATCHED WITH FUTURE SERVICES PROVIDED TO NRA MEMBERS. DUES REVENUE IS RECOGNIZED OVER THE LIFE OF THE MEMBERSHIP.
Form 990 Part III	4e	OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, ANNUAL MEETING AND MEMBERS EXHIBIT HALL, EXECUTIVE, ADVANCEMENT, AND ADMIN PROGRAM EXPENSES.
Form 990 Part XI	5	RECONCILIATION INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT FOR AGENCY TRANSACTIONS, UNREALIZED GAINSLOSSES ON INVESTMENTS AND DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT, AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURE VALUATION ADJUSTMENT TO PENSION PLAN.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBullet

Attach to Form 990. MediumBullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

53-0116130

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1) NRA FOUNDATION INC 11250 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX,VA22030 52-1710886	CHARITABLE	DC	501c3	LINE 7	NRA	Yes
(2) NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND PO BOX 700 RATON,NM87740 23-7367534	CHARITABLE	NM	501c3	LINE 11-TYPE I	NRA	Yes
(3) NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND 11250 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX,VA22030 52-1136665	CHARITABLE	VA	501c3	LINE 7	NRA	Yes
(4) NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION 11250 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX,VA22030 26-1277941	CHARITABLE	VA	501c3	LINE 7	NRA	Yes

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2010

Page 2

Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership

Schedule R (Form 990) 2010

Page 3

Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of other organization	(b) Transaction type(a-r)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) NRA FOUNDATION INC	c	12,573,541	ACTUAL COST
(2) NRA FOUNDATION INC	n	4,126,180	ACTUAL COST
(3) NRA FOUNDATION INC	p	5,066,935	ACTUAL COST
(4) NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND	a	120,000	ACTUAL COST
(5) NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND	p	328,252	ACTUAL COST
(6) NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND	p	59,825	ACTUAL COST

Schedule R (Form 990) 2010

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(e) Share of end-of-year assets	(f) Disproprtionate allocations?		(g) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(h) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(e) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(g) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2010

Page 5

Part VII

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................	Yes	No