President’s Column

William A. Bachenberg

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William A. Bachenberg

President’s Column | What a Year It Has Been!

Wow! How fast a year has gone by since being elected president at the end of April last year! My first column was titled “It’s A New Day At The NRA,” and included the following:

President’s Column | Getting You Up to Speed

A lot of things have occurred over the past month or so that not all members are completely aware of. I’ll use my column this month to update you on some important issues—transparency.

President’s Column | NRA 2.0 Transformations

As reported on Oct. 31, 2025, the NRA announced a major internal reorganization to modernize and increase efficiencies. This reorganization marked the first step in our effort to modernize and improve operations.

President’s Column | NRA Focus On The Vision

I can’t believe it’s been seven months since I was elected NRA president, and I’m already composing my eighth President’s Column. The officers never fully anticipated or appreciated the immense challenges we faced when elected.

President’s Column | NRA Vision For The Future

WE ARE THE NRA ... Freedom’s Safest Place. We protect, defend and promote the fundamental right of every law-abiding American to safely and responsibly exercise our God-given Constitutional right to keep and bear arms for defense of self, family, home, state and country, as well as for hunting and recreation, now and for future generations.

 

President’s Column | Transforming The NRA Battleship

I dedicate this column to the ongoing monumental change and transformation of the NRA. The NRA has experienced an impressive history of success over the last 154 years.

President’s Column | Answering Your Most-Asked Question

Hard work is paying off and the future looks bright for this organization.

President’s Column | Making The NRA More Effective

The NRA is refocusing on its mission of promoting and protecting your Second Amendment rights, hunting and conservation, competitive and sport shooting and firearm safety and training for the benefit of all Americans.

President’s Column | New Leadership, Fundamental Change

The NRA has weathered one storm after another and is stronger for having done such.

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