NRA Surrenders
The National Rifle Association announced Friday it plans to move to Texas, fleeing ongoing litigation brought against it by the New York State attorney general, who has sought to dissolve the organization for violating its nonprofit status.
As part of the move, the gun rights group is also considering closing or shrinking its headquarters located in Fairfax, Va., officials said, emphasizing that no decision has been made.
The NRA was chartered in New York state in 1871, but has long had most of its employees based in the Washington area.
Last summer, New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) filed a lawsuit that called for the removal of NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre from the leadership post he had held for four decades, saying he and other officials used the nonprofit group to finance a luxurious lifestyle. LaPierre kicked back at James in making the announcement of the planned move.
“Obviously, an important part of this plan is ‘dumping New York,’’’ LaPierre said in a prepared statement. “The NRA is pursuing reincorporating in a state that values the contributions of the NRA, celebrates our law-abiding members, and will join us as a partner in upholding constitutional freedom.”
The NRA laid out a plan that involves some restructuring, including declaring bankruptcy in Texas, though the organization said Friday it is at the strongest financial position in its history.
As part of the move, the gun rights group is also considering closing or shrinking its headquarters located in Fairfax, Va., officials said, emphasizing that no decision has been made.
The NRA was chartered in New York state in 1871, but has long had most of its employees based in the Washington area.
Last summer, New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) filed a lawsuit that called for the removal of NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre from the leadership post he had held for four decades, saying he and other officials used the nonprofit group to finance a luxurious lifestyle. LaPierre kicked back at James in making the announcement of the planned move.
“Obviously, an important part of this plan is ‘dumping New York,’’’ LaPierre said in a prepared statement. “The NRA is pursuing reincorporating in a state that values the contributions of the NRA, celebrates our law-abiding members, and will join us as a partner in upholding constitutional freedom.”
The NRA laid out a plan that involves some restructuring, including declaring bankruptcy in Texas, though the organization said Friday it is at the strongest financial position in its history.
Note to all NRA members: Wayne LaPierre needs some pricey suits, and luxury vacations. Please send money.
