TY 2012 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

2012

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012

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 $ 272,950,038

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:

M State of legal domicile: NY

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.
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	71
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	767
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	150,000
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	21,975,540
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	59,382,983	86,429,504
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	109,729,088	115,517,205
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	3,362,284	1,808,745
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	46,509,175	52,535,474
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	218,983,530	256,290,928
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	92,000	63,000
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)	50,733,831	52,815,395
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	6,126,261	8,502,013
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 29,100,907
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	174,119,497	192,780,670
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	231,071,589	254,161,078
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-12,088,059	2,129,850
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	149,826,381	160,497,536
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	144,162,625	149,276,146
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	5,663,756	11,221,390

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 Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ............YesNo

For 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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 49,387,404 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 23,118,246 )
	NRA MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS ARE DAILY, WEEKLY, AND MONTHLY NEWS UPDATES AND TRENCHANT INSIGHTS THROUGH AN AWARD WINNING ARRAY OF DIGITAL AND HARDCOPY MATERIALS AND THE MOST AUTHORITATIVE COVERAGE FROM RECOGNIZED LEADERS AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS. NRA MEDIA VEHICLES SERVE TO EDUCATE, INFORM, AND REINFORCE THE NRAS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES. FOR ACCESS TO NRAS CONTINUALLY UPDATED PRESENCE SUCH AS THE NRA OFFICIAL JOURNALS, PLEASE VISIT NRANEWS DOT COM AND NRAPUBLICATIONS DOT ORG, AND RENEW OR UPGRADE YOUR NRA MEMBERSHIP AT NRA DOT ORG.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 18,160,341 including grants of $ 63,000 ) (Revenue $ 22,127,674 )
	NRA GENERAL OPERATIONS PROGRAM SERVICES ARE WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMS INCLUDING NRA SPORTS, COMPETITIONS AND MATCHES, EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE, FIREARM TRAINING, HUNTER SERVICES, LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, RANGE SERVICES, WOMENS PROGRAMS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, FRIENDS OF NRA, NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM, AND MORE. EDUCATION, SAFETY, AND TRAINING ARE THE CORE OF THE NRA MISSION. NRA CONTINUES TO BE THE GLOBAL LEADER AND GO-TO RESOURCE IN FIREARMS EDUCATION, SAFETY, AND TRAINING. PLEASE VISIT PROGRAMS DOT NRA DOT ORG AND GO DOT NRA DOT ORG.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 17,322,006 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	NRA-ILA LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM SERVICES. AS THE FOREMOST PROTECTOR AND DEFENDER OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION, THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION 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 DOT ORG FOR THE LATEST UPDATES AND ENGAGE WITH ILA ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 112,357,309 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 108,387,068 )
4e	Total program service expenses197,227,060

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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 (see instructions)? 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, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? 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 for which 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 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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 temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, 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, line 10?
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

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII 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 and XII 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, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... 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 United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV

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 United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

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 (see instructions).... 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...................

20a

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

20a

If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization 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, line 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 lines 24b through 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, highest 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 employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? 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 ..........................

28a

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 direct or indirect 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, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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

35b

Yes

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 11b 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 ..

877

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

767

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, securities account, or other financial 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 as charitable contributions?...

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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the 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 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 .....................

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

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? .

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

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

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

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

10a

If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete 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 this Form 990. .....

12a

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

12a

Yes

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

12b

Yes

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

12c

Yes

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

Yes

Did 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 15a or 15b, 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,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take 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

WV , WI , WA , VA , UT , TN , SC , RI , PA , OR , OK , OH , NY , NM , NJ , NH , ND , NC , MS , MO , MN , ME , MD , MA , LA , KY , KS , IL , GA , FL , DC , CT , CO , CA , AZ , AR , AL , AK

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 made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
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NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERI11250 WAPLES MILL ROADFAIRFAXVA220307400 (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.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(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) DAVID A KEENE........................................................................ PRESIDENT	20.00 .......................1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(2) JAMES W PORTER II........................................................................ 1ST VICE PRESIDENT	10.00 .......................2.00	X	X	0	0	0
(3) ALLAN D CORS........................................................................ 2ND VICE PRESIDENT	10.00 .......................1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(4) JOE M ALLBAUGH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X		0	0	0
(5) WILLIAM H ALLEN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(6) THOMAS P ARVAS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X		0	0	0
(7) SCOTT L BACH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(8) WILLIAM A BACHENBERG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X		0	0	0
(9) FE BACHHUBER JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(10) M CAROL BAMBERY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................2.00	X		0	0	0
(11) BOB BARR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(12) RONNIE G BARRETT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(13) CLEL BAUDLER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(14) DAVID E BENNETT III........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X		0	0	0
(15) J KENNETH BLACKWELL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(16) MATT BLUNT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(17) DAN BOREN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0

Form 990 (2012)

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Part VII

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

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(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) ROBERT K BROWN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(19) PETE BROWNELL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(20) DAVID BUTZ........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			150,000	0	0
(21) J WILLIAM CARTER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(22) TED W CARTER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(23) RICHARD CHILDRESS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(24) PATRICIA A CLARK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(25) CHARLES L COTTON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			673	0	0
(26) DAVID G COY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(27) LARRY E CRAIG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(28) JOHN L CUSHMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(29) WILLIAM H DAILEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(30) JOSEPH P DEBERGALIS JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(31) R LEE ERMEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(32) EDIE P FLEEMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(33) JOEL FRIEDMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(34) SANDRA S FROMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			45,180	0	0
(35) TOM GAINES........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(36) JAMES S GILMORE III........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(37) MARION P HAMMER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			104,000	0	0
(38) MARIA HEIL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(39) GRAHAM HILL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(40) STEVE HORNADY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(41) SUSAN HOWARD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(42) ROY INNIS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(43) H JOAQUIN JACKSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(44) CURTIS S JENKINS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(45) TOM KING........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(46) HERBERT A LANFORD JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(47) KARL A MALONE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(48) CAROLYN D MEADOWS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(49) JOHN F MILIUS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(50) BILL MILLER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(51) OWEN BUZ MILLS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(52) CLETA MITCHELL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(53) GROVER G NORQUIST........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(54) OLIVER L NORTH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(55) ROBERT NOSLER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(56) JOHNNY NUGENT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(57) TED NUGENT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(58) LANCE OLSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			90,000	0	0
(59) TIMOTHY W PAWOL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(60) PETER J PRINTZ........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(61) TODD J RATHNER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(62) WAYNE ANTHONY ROSS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(63) CARL T ROWAN JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(64) DON SABA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(65) ROBERT E SANDERS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(66) WILLIAM H SATTERFIELD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(67) RONALD L SCHMEITS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(68) TOM SELLECK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(69) JOHN C SIGLER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(70) LEROY SISCO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(71) DWIGHT D VAN HORN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(72) ROBERT L VIDEN JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(73) LINDA L WALKER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(74) HOWARD J WALTER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(75) JD WILLIAMS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(76) ROBERT J WOS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(77) DONALD E YOUNG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(78) WAYNE LAPIERRE........................................................................ CEO AND EXECUTIVE VP	58.00 .......................2.00		X		833,312	0	141,555
(79) CHRIS W COX........................................................................ EXEC DIR, ILA	58.00 .......................2.00		X		583,991	0	81,808
(80) WILSON H PHILLIPS JR........................................................................ TREASURER	52.00 .......................5.00		X		515,260	0	136,332
(81) KAYNE B ROBINSON........................................................................ EXEC DIR, GENERAL OPERATIONS	40.00 .......................1.00		X		682,166	0	58,082
(82) EDWARD J LAND JR........................................................................ SECRETARY	40.00 .......................		X		408,050	0	50,750
(83) ROBERT K WEAVER........................................................................ EXEC DIR, GENERAL OPERATIONS	50.00 .......................		X		344,143	0	57,525
(84) MICHAEL MARCELLIN........................................................................ MANAGING DIRECTOR	40.00 .......................			X	623,593	0	50,921
(85) TYLER SCHROPP........................................................................ EXEC DIR, ADVANCEMENT	52.00 .......................			X	488,568	0	61,091
(86) MARY CORRIGAN........................................................................ CHIEF OF STAFF	40.00 .......................			X	359,742	0	24,569
(87) DAVID LEHMAN........................................................................ DEPUTY EXEC DIR, ILA	50.00 .......................1.00			X	327,600	0	22,274
(88) JAMES BAKER........................................................................ DIRECTOR, ILA FEDERAL	50.00 .......................			X	290,163	0	13,385

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	5,846,441	698,292

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of 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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
INFOCISION325 SPRINGSIDE DRAKRONOH44333	MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING AND SOLICITOR	15,877,933
ACKERMAN MCQUEEN1601 NW EXPRESSWAY STE 1100OKLAHOMA CITYOK73118	PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING	8,564,516
POSTMASTER1735 N LYNN STARLINGTONVA22209	POSTAGE SHIPPING	8,056,438
PALM COAST DATA11 COMMERCE BLVDPALM COASTFL32164	MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING	6,757,768
COMMUNICATIONS CORP OF AMERICA13195 FREEDOM WAYBOSTONVA22713	FUNDRAISING PRINTING AND MAILING	6,660,733
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 56

Form 990 (2012)

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

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

				(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		13,518,518
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		72,910,986

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			86,429,504
			Business Code
2a	PROGRAM FEES			7,534,251	7,534,251
b	MEMBER DUES			107,982,954	107,982,954
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			115,517,205
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			600,185			600,185
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........			14,696,957			14,696,957
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	1,165,916
b	Less: rental expenses	1,853,023
c	Rental income or (loss)	-687,107
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			-687,107			-687,107
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	8,550,340
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7,341,780
c	Gain or (loss)	1,208,560
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			1,208,560			1,208,560
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a		528,735
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		118,894
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			409,841			409,841
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		21,938,836
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		7,345,413
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			14,593,423	12,726,890	1,866,533
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	ADVERTISING		541800	20,199,376	17,724	20,109,007	72,645
b	SUBSCRIPTIONS		541800	2,918,870	2,918,870
c	NRA CAFE SALES		722210	404,114			404,114
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			23,522,360
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			256,290,928	131,180,689	21,975,540	16,705,195

Form 990 (2012)

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

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 United States. See Part IV, line 21	9,000	9,000
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	54,000	54,000
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. 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 ....	2,970,133	1,477,110	1,334,545	158,478
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	34,314,125	24,247,195	8,416,399	1,650,531
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	8,395,776	5,254,664	2,735,003	406,109
9	Other employee benefits .......	4,620,146	3,150,936	1,245,730	223,480
10	Payroll taxes ...........	2,515,215	1,715,375	678,178	121,662
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	4,970,424	4,727,987	242,437
c	Accounting ...........	120,700		120,700
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	8,502,013			8,502,013
f	Investment management fees ......	179,378		179,378
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........	4,223,418	4,223,418
12	Advertising and promotion ....	31,129,589	24,618,506		6,511,083
13	Office expenses .......	5,031,479	2,730,561	2,300,918
14	Information technology ......	7,076,418	4,017,990	3,058,428
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	1,847,062	905,035	942,027
17	Travel ............	6,488,824	5,118,473	1,370,351
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	5,990,552	4,725,212	1,265,340
20	Interest ...........	1,230,083	883,034	347,049
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	2,481,365	1,844,136	637,229
23	Insurance ..............	970,446	970,446
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS	49,387,404	40,228,498		9,158,906
b	PRINTING AND SHIPPING	23,027,780	23,027,780
c	GENERAL OPERATIONS PROGRAM SERVICES	18,160,341	18,160,341
d	ILA LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM SERVICES	17,322,006	17,322,006
e	All other expenses	13,143,401	7,815,357	2,959,399	2,368,645
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	254,161,078	197,227,060	27,833,111	29,100,907
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Form 990 (2012)

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing .............				1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			8,864,786	2	10,747,947
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........			3,324,463	3	2,601,438
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			50,343,338	4	51,240,665
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............			3,087,653	7	3,064,403
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			12,209,596	8	11,799,972
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			2,484,598	9	3,109,155
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	66,964,331
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	32,639,658	35,507,183	10c	34,324,673
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			26,199,333	11	29,895,485
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			2,374,284	12	7,951,222
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			5,431,147	15	5,762,576
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......			149,826,381	16	160,497,536
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			71,413,466	17	78,683,405
18	Grants payable .................				18
19	Deferred revenue ................			25,769,095	19	30,985,830
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Loans and other 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 ..			38,973,890	23	31,104,089
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................			8,006,174	25	8,502,822
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			144,162,625	26	149,276,146
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			-25,746,844	27	-21,588,667
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........			5,377,714	28	5,097,033
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........			26,032,886	29	27,713,024
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ...........			5,663,756	33	11,221,390
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			149,826,381	34	160,497,536

Form 990 (2012)

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) ............

256,290,928

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

254,161,078

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

2,129,850

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

5,663,756

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

1,651,710

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

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

1,776,074

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

11,221,390

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?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If “Yes,” to line 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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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 (2012)

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

Additional Data

Software ID:	12000057
Software Version:	12.18.605.2

- 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

2012

Name of the 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, total 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 total 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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, 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) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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Name of organization NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total 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) Total 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) Total 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) Total 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) Total 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) Total 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) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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Name of organization NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(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) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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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
that total 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

$
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(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) (2012)

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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, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

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 can 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 education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax 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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 958), 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958) 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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

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Part III

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

Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.

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 XIII 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 XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

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

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....	10,738,148	9,711,011	8,687,890	6,920,616	7,675,316
b	Contributions ........	1,554,967	1,546,181	808,137	1,582,051	487,022
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	775,895	-112,646	549,205	750,029	-1,205,479
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........	442,581	378,110	304,201	536,900
f	Administrative expenses ....	38,863	28,288	30,020	27,906	36,243
g	End of year balance ......	12,587,566	10,738,148	9,711,011	8,687,890	6,920,616

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

100.000 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

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 XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

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

Description of property		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................	4,902,450		4,902,450
b	Buildings ................	48,865,159	22,004,187	27,224,841
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................	13,196,722	11,927,487	2,197,382
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				34,324,673

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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
(3)Other (A) Financial derivatives and other financial products
(B) Closely-held equity interests







Total. (Column (b) must 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) must 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) must 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) Book value
Federal income taxes
Federal income taxes
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT MARKET VALUATION		6,200,802
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS LIABILITIES		1,552,020
ACCRUED SALES AND USE TAXES		750,000





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		8,502,822
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	268,863,148
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	1,651,710
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	1,776,074
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	3,427,784
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	265,435,364
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 XIII.) ...........	4b	-9,144,436
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	-9,144,436
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	256,290,928

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	263,305,514
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 XIII.) ............	2d	9,198,436
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	9,198,436
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	254,107,078
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 XIII.) ............	4b	54,000
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	54,000
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	254,161,078

Part XIII

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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
III	1a	THE VALUE OF THE NRA FIREARMS MUSEUM COLLECTION HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THE STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION. ONLY PURCHASES OF FIREARMS AND OTHER OBJECTS, AND NOT DONATIONS, ARE RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES. THE FIREARMS AND OTHER OBJECTS IN THE NRA MUSEUM ARE NOT INTENDED FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE AND ARE CONSIDERED TO BE OF SIGNIFICANCE FOR VARIOUS REASONS TO INCLUDE THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE, PREVIOUS OWNERS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP.
III	4	THE NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM PROMOTES GUN COLLECTING AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORY THROUGH THE HERITAGE OF FIREARMS. PLEASE VISIT NRAMUSEUM DOT ORG FOR EXCITING CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE MUSEUM GALLERIES.
III	4	NRA ENDOWMENT FUNDS BENEFIT NRA INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION, NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, MARKSMANSHIP, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.
X	2	MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE NRA 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. GENERALLY, THE NRA IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2009, WHICH IS THE STANDARD STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS LOOKBACK PERIOD.
XI	2d	INCLUDES AGENCY TRANSACTIONS AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT.
XI	4b	INCLUDES COST OF GOODS SOLD, RENTAL EXPENSE, ACCOUNTING PROCEDURE VALUATION ADJUSTMENT TO PENSION PLANS, AND INTEREST ON ENDOWMENT GRANTS.
XII	2d	INCLUDES COST OF GOODS SOLD, RENTAL EXPENSE, AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURE VALUATION ADJUSTMENT TO PENSION PLAN.
XII	4b	INCLUDES INTEREST ON ENDOWMENT GRANTS.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

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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

2012

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. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated 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)	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in region
	Central America and the Caribbean	INVESTMENT ACCOUNT	3,688,000
















3a	Sub-total .....		3,688,000
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)		3,688,000

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2012

Schedule F (Form 990) 2012

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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. Part II can be duplicated 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) 2012

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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.

Part III can be duplicated 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) 2012

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

Schedule F (Form 990) 2012

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

Identifier	ReturnReference	Explanation

Schedule F (Form 990) 2012

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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. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrow

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

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

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 email 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.

(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
			Yes	No
	ALLEGIANCE 11250 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX, VA22030	PAID SOLICITOR		No	18,602,297	480,000	18,122,297
	INFOCISION 325 SPRINGSIDE DR AKRON, OH44333	PAID SOLICITOR		No	11,879,037	7,684,766	4,194,271
	MEMBER CONNECT 4805 PEARL RD CLEVELAND, OH44109	PAID SOLICITOR		No	612,966	337,247	275,719







Total .................					31,094,300	8,502,013	22,592,287

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.

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV

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

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 NRA-ILA EVENT (event type)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . .	528,735	528,735
2	Less: Contributions . .
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .	528,735	528,735
4	Cash prizes . . .
5	Noncash prizes . .
6	Rent/facility costs . .
7	Food and beverages .
8	Entertainment . . .
9	Other direct expenses .	118,894	118,894
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........		118,894
11	Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. ..........		409,841

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:

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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

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:

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

13a

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

13b

Enter 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 of the third party:

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

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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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.
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Attach to Form 990

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2012

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. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(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) NATIONAL FNDN FOR WOMEN LEGI 910 16TH ST NW WASHINGTON,DC20006	52-1480785	501c3	9,000	SCHOLARSHIPS

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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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.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance	(b)Number of recipients	(c)Amount of cash grant
(1) UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS	24	54,000

Part IV

Supplemental Information.

Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
I	2	NRA ACTIVELY ASSISTS NATIONAL FOUNDATION OF WOMEN LEGISLATORS IN THE SELECTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF NFWL SCHOLARSHIPS.

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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

2012

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 or provision of all of 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 filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

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 Regulations 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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(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 as deferred in prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(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)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(1)WAYNE LAPIERRECEO AND EXECUTIVE VP	(i) (ii)	672,385	129,767	31,160	98,144	43,411	974,867
(2)CHRIS W COXEXEC DIR, ILA	(i) (ii)	475,672	88,841	19,478	43,806	38,002	665,799
(3)WILSON H PHILLIPS JRTREASURER	(i) (ii)	400,397	89,213	25,650	109,377	26,955	651,592
(4)KAYNE B ROBINSONEXEC DIR, GENERAL OPERATIONS	(i) (ii)	486,181	159,448	36,538	18,500	39,581	740,248
(5)EDWARD J LAND JRSECRETARY	(i) (ii)	356,885	43,343	7,821	18,500	32,251	458,800
(6)ROBERT K WEAVEREXEC DIR, GENERAL OPERATIONS	(i) (ii)	293,321	50,000	822	18,500	39,025	401,668
(7)MICHAEL MARCELLINMANAGING DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	148,757	455,460	19,376	18,500	32,421	674,514
(8)TYLER SCHROPPEXEC DIR, ADVANCEMENT	(i) (ii)	361,852	123,454	3,263	15,000	46,090	549,659
(9)MARY CORRIGANCHIEF OF STAFF	(i) (ii)	350,598		9,144	18,500	6,069	384,311
(10)DAVID LEHMANDEPUTY EXEC DIR, ILA	(i) (ii)	269,808	20,000	37,792	18,500	3,774	349,874
(11)JAMES BAKERDIRECTOR, ILA FEDERAL	(i) (ii)	267,634	20,000	2,529		13,385	303,548

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
	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 GROSSUPS WERE PROPERLY INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
I	1a	CLUBS ARE USED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES ONLY. THIS WAS PROPERLY EXCLUDED FROM TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
I	4b	THE 457F SERVICE COST INCLUDED IN DEFERRED COMPENSATION FOR WAYNE LAPIERRE WAS 84,821 FOR CHRIX W COX WAS 26,951 AND FOR WILSON H PHILLIPS JR WAS 96,783, AS ACTUARIALLY CALCULATED UNDER ASC 715. 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 Biii. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION IN TAXABLE WAGES INCLUDES 457B, AUTO, AND LIFE BENEFITS.
II		COLUMN C INCLUDES THE EMPLOYER PAID PORTIONS OF THE NRA DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN, 401K PLAN, AND 457F PLAN.
II		NRA TAKES A FULL TRANSPARENCY POSTURE FOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION BY DISREGARDING THE 10,000 PER ITEM EXCEPTION.

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

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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

2012

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 III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 112,357,309, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 108,387,068 NRA PROGRAM SERVICES ARE IN THE KEY AREAS OF NRA MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS, NRA GENERAL OPERATIONS, AND NRA INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION. IN ADDITION TO THESE CATEGORIES AS DESCRIBED IN THE 990 CORE FORM, OTHER VITAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE EXECUTIVE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. ALL NRA 990 READERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE NRA DOT ORG, NRANEWS DOT COM, AND NRAGIVE DOT COM FOR APPEALING AND INSPIRATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTINUE TO ENGAGE WITH THE NRA AND PRESERVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, SAFETY, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.
		Form 990 Part I Line 7 READER NOTE REGARDING NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. FORM 990 PAGE 1 SHOWS GROSS UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE ON LINE 7A AND NET UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE ON LINE 7B. BY APPLYING NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYFORWARDS, NRA DID NOT OWE UBIT FOR THE 2012 YEAR. THE MAIN SOURCES OF NRA UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ARE MERCHANDISE SALES AND PERIODICAL ADVERTISING. 990 READER NOTES ARE INCLUDED AS A CONVENIENCE TO HELP THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION.
		Form 990 Part VI Section A Line 6 THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION IS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION THAT REPRESENTS INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS. REFER TO NRA BYLAWS FOR MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY.
		Form 990 Part VI Section A Line 7a NRA MEMBERS ELECT ALL 76 MEMBERS OF NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
		Form 990 Part VI Section A Line 7b CERTAIN BOARD DECISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL PER NRA BYLAWS AND NEW YORK NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATE LAW.
		Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 11b 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 Section C Line 19 NRA BYLAWS, AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE NRA AND AFFILIATES, AND ANNUAL REPORTS ARE ALL MAILED UPON REQUEST. NRA DOES NOT MAKE INTERNAL OPERATING POLICIES AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
		Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 12c THE ORGANIZATION TAKES CONFLICTS OF INTEREST VERY SERIOUSLY AND UTILIZES A STATEMENT OF CORPORATE ETHICS. TO MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH CORPORATE POLICIES, ANNUAL FILINGS MUST BE PROVIDED TO NRA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND REVIEWED REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY.
		Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 15 NRA PROCESSES TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS UTILIZE A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS, COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND STUDIES, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND ULTIMATE APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.
		Form 990 Part VII Section B READER NOTE. 990 PART VII SECTION B TOTAL COMPENSATION TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR INFOCISION REPORTS COMPENSATION FOR ALL WORK INCLUDING BOTH MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING AND SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS, WHILE SCHEDULE G DISCLOSES COMPENSATION SPECIFICALLY FOR SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS NOT MEMBERSHIPS. 990 READER NOTES ARE INCLUDED AS A CONVENIENCE TO HELP THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION.
		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. 990 READER NOTES ARE INCLUDED AS A CONVENIENCE TO HELP THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION LEARN MORE ABOUT NRA MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AT NRA DOT ORG.
		Form 990 READER NOTE FOR ENHANCED TRANSPARENCY OF THE NRA COMPLETE CORPORATE STRUCTURE. THE NRA IS A 501c4 MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION WITH FOUR 501c3 CHARITABLE SUBSIDIARIES AND A SECTION 527 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE THAT IS A SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND. THE FOUR CHARITIES ARE NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND, NRA FOUNDATION INC, NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION, AND NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND DBA WHITTINGTON CENTER AND THE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE IS NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND. 990 READER NOTES ARE INCLUDED AS A CONVENIENCE TO HELP THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION. PLEASE CONTACT THE NRA IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADDITIONAL EXPLANATIONS OF THE TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING AND TAX STANDARDS. THE NRA VALUES ITS REPUTATION FOR TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND HAS EARNED INDUSTRY RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP.

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

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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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

2012

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" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) 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" to 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 entity?
(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 7	NRA	Yes
(3) NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND 11250 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX,VA22030 52-1136665	CHARITABLE	NY	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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2012

Page 2

Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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" to 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	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(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	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2012

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Part V

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

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

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 or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

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

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

Yes

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

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

f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

s Other transfer of cash or property from related 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-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) NRA FOUNDATION INC	c	13,518,518	CASH VALUE
(2) NRA FOUNDATION INC	o	4,719,902	CASH VALUE
(3) NRA FOUNDATION INC	q	4,211,106	CASH VALUE
(4) NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND	a	120,000	CASH VALUE
(5) NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND	q	1,333,361	CASH VALUE
(6) NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND	c	52,130	CASH VALUE

Schedule R (Form 990) 2012

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(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 entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(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

Schedule R (Form 990) 2012

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

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

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
V	1	ALL GRANTS MADE BY THE NRA FOUNDATION AND NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND TO THE NRA ARE SUBJECT TO STRINGENT REVIEW PROCESSES REQUIRING THAT THEY BE MADE AND USED ONLY FOR QUALIFIED CHARITABLE PURPOSE PROGRAMS.

Additional Data

Software ID:	12000057
Software Version:	12.18.605.2

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, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (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 organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (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