RI2ND

Rhode Island 2nd Amendment Coalition

Founded in 2013

The Coalition has been created as a means for Sporting Clubs and Associations, along with Gun Stores and other Sporting Goods Retailers to work together with everyday citizens on the important work being done to preserve our 2nd Amendment Rights which are currently under attack in the Rhode Island General Assembly. We are an inclusive group who welcomes all parties interested in the fight to preserve our 2nd Amendment rights.

Rhode Island 2nd Amendment Coalition
928 Atwood Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919

http://www.ri2nd.org/

 

Rhode Island Firearm Owners’ League

since 2011

  • non-profit grassroots organization
  • a consistent and unified voice for law-abiding Rhode Island Citizens exercising their Second Amendment rights

Rhode Island Firearm Owners’ League
PO Box 226
Fiskeville, RI

http://rifol.org/

partners include:

  • Federated Rhode Island Sportsmen’s Club represents many of the state’s gun clubs.
  • RI2nd is the NRA affiliated club and provides a significant lobbying presence in the state.
  • RI2nd Political Action Committee (PAC) raises money for candidates running for office in Rhode Island to support firearms rights.
  • RIFOL-CDF, the newest organization in the state, promotes lawful gun ownership and protects the right to keep and bear arms; money raised for this fund can be used in lawsuits to serve the mission.

RIRRA

Rhode Island Revolver and Rifle Association

The Rhode Island Revolver and Rifle Association is the Flagship gun rights organization in the State of Rhode Island.

1936 – founded

To promote and encourage all phases of shooting sports within the State of Rhode Island.

To foster a climate within the State of Rhode Island which encourages ownership and legal use of all legal types of firearms by the law abiding citizens of the state.

To encourage and promote legislation to preserve the legal ownership and use of firearms for all law abiding citizens of the State of Rhode Island.

To encourage and promote firearm safety and education within the State of Rhode Island.

To conduct contests of marksmanship with firearms.

Rhode Island Revolver & Rifle Association Inc.
P.O. BOX 10177
Cranston, Rhode Island 02910
401.573.0260

http://www.rirrai.org/

Gen. Ambrose Burnside

(May 23, 1824 – September 13, 1881)
– 1843-1847 United States Military Academy – graduated 18th in a class of 47
– 1847–1853 Mexican–American War (1st Lieutenant)
– 1853 manufactured the Burnside carbine
– 1861 – 1865 Civil War, Major General
– 1866-1869 Governor of Rhode Island
– 1871 NRA’s first President
– 1875-1881 U.S. Senator from Rhode Island
– His distinctive style of facial hair became known as sideburns