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NRA Sues NRA Foundation Over Alleged $160 Million Misuse, Trademark Infringement

The complaint contends LaPierre allies commandeered the charity to turn it into a rival.

A National Rifle Association (NRA) logo is displayed at the NRA annual national convention in Dallas, Texas, U.S., May 18, 2024. Picture taken with a tilt-shift lens. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
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Photo by: STRF/STAR MAX/IPx 2021 1/16/21 The National Rifle Association of America (NRA), the nation's foremost gun lobby, has filed for bankruptcy, according to court documents filed in the Northern District of Texas. STAR MAX File Photo: NRA logos photographed off an iphone SE 2020.

Overview

  • Filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., the suit accuses the foundation of trademark infringement, unfair competition and breaches of charitable‑trust duties.
  • The NRA alleges nearly $160 million raised alongside the association was diverted rather than supporting its charitable programs.
  • The filing asks the court to bar the foundation from using NRA names or logos or holding itself out as affiliated or authorized.
  • The complaint says former directors aligned with Wayne LaPierre seized control and intend to cut off grants, sue the NRA and take over certain programs.
  • The foundation did not immediately comment, and CEO Doug Hamlin called the lawsuit a last resort as the NRA rebuilds following the 2024 New York case that led to LaPierre’s 10‑year ban from NRA office.