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* tatives as a lobbyist. In view of this,requested that any further investigation~ y 1S ureau be discontinued and he is forwardingIa memorandum confirming this request.
In this case the Criminal Division of the
Department by letter dated 10/14/68 requested investigation
to determine whether the NRA should be registered with
the Clerk of the House of Representatives as a lobbyist
.in connection with activities concerning gun registration
legislation. We previously interviewed three officials
of NRA and interviews with other officials were held in '
abeyance on request of the Department.
ACTION: The above is submitted for information and you
will 5e advised of further pertinent developments.
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Mr J. Edgar Hoover ,
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Dear Sir:
The San Antonio, Texas, Express Newspaper carried the attached article
on 7 December 1968.
I would like to volunteer my services for whatever they may be worth to
your organization. I do this only with a view in mind of assisting in an
unbiased manner and to help in any way I can.
competi-
tions since l925, and in doing so, have of necessity, been involved with
the National Rifle Association.
Recently, as you know, the integrity and intent of the NRA has become
suspect in the eyes of the public. If the allegations are true, so be
it. I am just as anxious as anyone to see the allegations brought out
in the open, and if the NRA is working at cross purposes to the welfare
of our country, then let the chips fall where they may. I have no so-
called axe to grind, and, as stated above, I am unbiased. Anything I
do, I hope will eventually help the soldier, sailor, Marine or Airman
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This is to acknowledge receipt of your
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together with enclosures. _
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Attorney General, Criminal Division, Department
of Justice, conducted a limited investigation to
determine it the National Rifle Association should
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gun control legislation. -
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Dear Sir:
I am writing to you because I read in:}he New York Times that the
FBI was conducting an investigation of the National Rifle Association I
to determine whether or not it was a lobbying gr6u§T" I also unazsetzsa
from radio commentators remarks that the question of whether or not
the NRA is an educational group is pertinent.
I am not connected with_the NRA in any way, but I am disconcerted
by many things that are happening in our country, among which are re-
curring attepts to discredit persons as you surely must know! and or-
ganizations which contribute to the well-being and security of this
COU.ntI'y.
If there is any qhestion as to whether or not the NRA is an educa-
tional organization, the attached Xerocopies of clippings from our
local newspaper should be enlightehing. They concern the death of Ed
Fiohter, who was a certified instructor of the National Rifle Association.
The Verona Rifle Club, under his 1 and under the ausoices
of the NRA, has
stable, but
aside from that, any boy who would aarry his load was welcome. I
have never heard of a boy who learned the use of firearms at the Verona
Rifle Club who got into serious trouble or who misused the knowledge
that he gained. bhny have served and are now serving in the armed forces
and have been outstanding marksmen. I
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position to gun control legislation. In my opinion, it is fortunate
that one group spoke up in opposition to prevent emotionalism from~ a s > it-W; I I 4 1__
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that legislation or registration of guns could have prevented the
events which led to the cry for gun control legislation, nor do I be-
lieve that it will prevent criminal and lawless elements from obtaining
guns. It may, however, if the NRA is destroyed or discredited,mean
that fewer decent, patriotic, law-abiding young men will know how to
handle a gun.
I understand that the ERA has recently filed as a lobbying or-
ganization, apparently as a result of the proposed FBI investigation
and as a protection against prosecution. I question why the NRA was
selected at this particular time for investigation from among the
500,000 organizations which enjoy taxeXempt status under Internal
Revenue Service regulations, and I question how many of these organiz-
ations could stand investigation as being non-profit and non-lobbying.
In my opinion, the NRA is as much, and possibly more, concerned with
education and the welfare of the country than many other socalled
educational groups. In all fairness, it would be equitable to investigate
all organizations enjoying tax-exempt status and to determine how many
have refrained from attempting to influence legislation.
If you will accept the premise that education concerns more than
facts from a book, I believe that you will conclude after reading the
enclosed clippings that the NRA, through Ed Fichter and the Verona
Rifle Club, was truly involved in education.
Yours very truly,
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ed in Verona 64 years. He was
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fiily, Vcrunrt boys lost one of their best friends. Ed
Fichter whose cntirelife was devoted to Scouting
and in more recent years to the Verona Junior Rifle
Club has passed from the scene. He was at quiet man
and until the last retained that elusive quality which
stamps the eternal young. ills countenance bore :1.
qulzzical look always. At n moment his race could
light up into ct boyish grin. There was something imp-
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chnun, ready to reveal hidden treasures to anyone who
could keep in step with him.
He knew of many treasures that exist in the
woods, on il.OlllltItiliS,, in the trees and in the sl~:y. He
ltad a cabin on :1 mountain, a tunihlc-clown shack in
:1 92vay,but a litft_','lC11i place where he would take his
boys on_weel:cnds. By the light of an old stove, oil
lamps, OCC2LSlOlliiy candles he would weave ghost
stories to the delight of his foiowcrs as the moon
cast eerie shadows outside the clearing and the wind
- whisticd through the broken rafters. There were times
when he arranged more sophisticated outings to the
Maine woodlands. Once we asked him how many boys
he could remember having" bccn under his tutelage.
He reflected rt few seconcls.' H.uncircds,' he guessed.
lie was something lilzc the fabled Mr. Chips." lie had
many boys whose names he could recount one by one,
placing them in certain categories, years and eras.
Among" his prized possessions were letters from
some of his boys "who i'oug"ht in World War II, in
the Korean War, in the War in Vietnam. They wrote
friends, which they were, and mostly they attested
to-the training" he had given them while in the riilc
organization. I don't think I'd be around without hav-
ing been privileged to learn everything you taught
me," one 92vrote whose mastery of guns had saved him
in at Vietnam ainbush. He never thought of boys as
being different in any age. Outward appearances
don't mean a thing," he said once in discussing to-
cay's prev:-.iling' dress and mannerisms. Inside a boy
is always a boy." '
Youngsters who met him for the first time
couldn't always figure him out But they learned
quickly that was becciusc they regarded him as one of
the grown-ups" and when they realized that he was
one of "them," :1 bond of affection soon developed. He
made them understand first of all that membership
in the rifle club was contingent upon discipline and
respect. He stress-ccl care in the handling of all fire-
ztrms and he tool: pride in the club's record of safety.
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I'll miss him very much. I
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the club will continue as
Ed would have wanted it to.
I hope that by reading
this letter, people will come
to know and appreciate
what this man stow-I for and
what he tried 5n hard tn
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l It has been a week since
I we herird that Ed Fiehter 1l
1.;d;,»,-,¢_ The Times:
At '1li:1:il;.<givin1: this yenl
we were XTIOSL grntelul 1'01
mu" f,m1ily and fliCn92'lS. "2
mgieuiailly thanked God. for
hiivinp, given us Ztl'92 lad l<1cht-
-1- Whoin ll»: chose to C-ill
92_!_,11l; rt-1 liim this week.
'l'lii:; l1uni'nl1- innit gave 05
himself, unselflshly, [or over
forty years to the service of
_vn11th during a most impres-
5 ... and f<Il't192f|ll92't time of
Hsrslt llvi-.-. We 9292-in" tuH'~l~
Iortuiinte to have l92;1.l tiur
son under Ed; guidzint-v tut
the past five years. lle;1.<e
God, the high Ci'l' ll'l92Ci.1'_l' of
this man shall live on in
the many boys and girls
who were so fortunate as to
have had Ed F_ic'ntcr as tneir
friend and SW59-
JOAN and JIM C/92l92ltOL.l..
Verona, N.J., Dec. 2, lfllill
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1believe that he is gone. 92V1:
are not writintz just. bee.-iu.<i:
Eel was our friend, hut to
try in some wny explnin
wiirti. this mnn meant to our
three hoys and to. so inrlny
people.
'l'l92192re are 92vOltl.92 llllil. 1"1llli92'l
siniply describe himkind,
patient. dedientud. humhle,
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ltfn int twl. .t11>1t tn l'.92lil9292'
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'm~.ll~.. I~or twenty ycgirs hi;
wzis lloy Scout Lauder at th-r
'l'l,T.¬l!!'tl'lZtl'l Church nntt
ntur Ui'{[t'll'll'/.C _l the Verona
Junior ltitie Club tor the
ame amount of years. For
most men, once a week in-
ructinn the boys in the
enough,_ but for Ed sevenst H
handling nf guns would be
t, d;iy.~; a week wouldn't be too
P.uch.
192l;my nights hoys would
top in at his house just to
uttc and hear about trips
izc had tnlcen and experi-
nees he hnd in previous
_vi::ir.<.' Considering Ed was
- .3 ycrirs old, you can See
hut the lll[1l'Cll<.'C' in age
nmint nothing to the boys.
t 9292'Z92.92' just bvinrt th 'r ' with
ii:n th;1t -nuiited. ltv |{:1invtl
he i"1.~>pi~ut Of tlii:.~:1: buys,
<in.:etliin1,: mnny D-I92l"lll.>' to-
lny wished they had.
llow inexpensive time is
I you are willing to give
of yourself. Truthfully how
many Of us give time to any-
hing unless we can see
nmething in it for our.<elvr_-s.
Ll had time, it w:i:: l'ri~1,-,
;1.l he didn't. w;1:.|.- H. l
i;lll|9292' lie nlw.1_v92' trn-it lo
|tl]l 11tl1<-rrz, ll1~ nr_'v1~l' unl-
plninurt. 'l.t1i:; 9292':i.~: tl11~ way
i92l:; nuiri llVttl. Ill: 92|u-kn
rizily moi! it ]!t'tl|!it, We
lthriw tliings were-n't zilwtiys
v;1.92y for him, but fomehow
h - wer let you l<l11'!9292 it.
Mr-i of us m1':1stin- nur-
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was rich in the s:1titt'at-lion
of dedication and :il9292';iy<
lived life 85 be-st. in? :1i'.iltl
in the short time he hrirt.
He was Q.>[!CClZllly proud
ot the many letters he re-
ceived from former clul!
members now serving in
Vietnam. There was no gen-
eration gap" bf.l92V19v:1 Ed
and these boys. He had
gained their respcrt and
they never forgot him.
It pleased us to tee so
many pay their lust 1"<,-<;wet::
to such a fine rnzin. 'l'Lierr:
were the yoting r..e:n?>t-r_=. in
the club, pre92.'inu_= nu :~.~.l>1~:'=:,
and parents of buys .~'h1>'.~'in1f
their gratitude ior':ill he
had done for their .<oi~..~:.
Even the day he ll92{l he
was with the hn;.'_<, tr_92'in;_' in
some small wriy to help zit.
their lllllltllll fund 1':~i~"l'.
Fol tlmzd that 1'iuii1't t'."l
tn know him, l':n ;:i-iiy, tin"
there are not innny I'll l~iel1-
ters nround. Our only ~<-Itwt
is tiiut ziitei Ed ;'jT192'u so
mueh to the youth of Ve-
rona, he never was iihlc to
obtain his Wish for his own
range in Verona.
MR. & MRS. .1. F.F.?.GUSOi92"
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This is to acknowledge receipt of your
letter dated December 14, 1968, concerning investi-
gation of the National Rifle Association by the FBI.
For your information, the FBI, at the
request of Mr. Fred M. Vinson, Jr., Assistant
Attorney General, Criminal Division, Department
of Justice, conducted a limited investigation to
determine if the National Rifle Association should
have registered with the Clerk of the House of
Representatives as a lobbyist in connection with
gun control legislation.
The results of our investigation have
been furnished to the Criminal Division, Department
of Justice, and if you have any further question
concerning this matter you may desire to contact
that office relative thereto.
Sincerely yours,
1. Edgar? Heov'e1:jg/;_ W/"_
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Association NRA! should have registered as a lobbyist
in connection with gun registration legislation. We
interviewed three officials of NRA and furnished the
Department with an investigative report. The Department
on 12/10/68 advised that an official of the NRA registered
on 12/10/68 with the Clerk of the House of Representatives
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Dear Sir:
I ncte yet have been crdered to irvestirate
the National Hifleman's Association cr that is whet
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The following are some of the oteervaticrs
made over the years and new it seems they are
to a head. At the tire Spain was taken over
by the commuhists, Spain for scme time had had a gin
repristraticn law. I once saw a mcvie depicting the
aetmal ricts and take ever cf that rcxntry ty the ccmmies.
It shtwed private Citizens iefny forced to give rp
their hand gins, rifles etc. It stated that there were
lists cf these gins so that it was made easy for the
ccmmies to knew where the ylns were. that a deadly
rarallel tc ctr ccintry at vreeent. .I have
coming
It miyht seem that ve had three instarees happened I
here which trcryht Ly the ide:s that a ;1n law weuld he t
the thing in the L S A. At first after these affairs
it seemed putlie sentiment all was fcr this re"ristraticn >
and licensing. Later wten the nvtlic has ties tc think
,.f
the letters run against it. The Uaticral ii!;e@an's
Are "iaticn carried on a bitter fight.
I also heard a speech atott c*e year ago given
tya small manufacturer. He had carried on a ere man
fight against some cf the things which were being dcre
in the manufacttre cf ammtnitions rnd gmns for our gcv~
ernment fcr the war in Vietnam. It seems favlty ucrk-
man ship was being ordered hy scvefre higher hp tc dothis. He was teld tc lay eff or he scald lose his s /A;i 1»/'d
frcm the government. He was gatrictic and did not
lav off. He was harrassed, disgraced and finally _
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agairst the N E A becaxse cf their defezwined stance
against the pmn Ieyistraticn lew. It mould not sur~
prise me. There have been other things ccme vp lately
where some the CT some rcm{ay has been brevght uy Fe-
fcre the I E S fcr ecne farcied reasons when éhet indi"
vidrrl or rcw any had rwn against thirys were not right
bxt were heir; Ucne hecamse scmerre hgher pp fevcred
dene them.
1 doutt if ycx are at liberty to disclose who gave
the order to irvesti{ate the N P A. rt if yet are I
wculd like to know whc gave the crder. Just like the
Crier f5ven the Fuetelo officers rot tc resist the hi-
jacking of that boat. And also whc gave the orders for
the other C S heats close by net to irterfere. It SeemS
surh orders were fiven.
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letter on December 13, 1968, concerning investiga-
tion of the National Rifle Association by the FBI.
For your information, the FBI, at the
request of Mr. Fred M. Vinson, Jr., Assistant
Attorney General, Criminal Division, Departmentof Justice, conducted a limited investigation to
determine if the National Rifle Association should
have registered with the Clerk of the House of
Representatives as a lobbyist in connection with
gun control legislation.
~~l__~ » The results of our investigation have¥ been furnished to the Criminal Division, Department
of Justice, and if you have any further question
. concerning this matter you may desire to contact
that office relative thereto.
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I believe I heard on radio that your
office had been asked by/a legislator to investigate
the grounds on which the National Rifle Associationclaims tax exemption. ' A
If you have not already done so, I suggest
that you begin with Senator'Tydings. That senator
declared on national television-presumably a non~
privileged utterance- that this organization is
supported by the Arms manufactuters and he at least
hinted that it had no right to claimiex exemption.
I know members of this association who
unhesitatingly describe it as a "lobby." A local
man guessed that Senator Monroney perhaps lost
100,000 votes in Oklahoma merely for his sponsoring
to some extent the "fly~speck" Act which is the
only thing that the current legislature would allow.
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Ilivision, Department of Justice, conducted a limited investigation
to determine if the National Rifle Association should have regis-
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' in connection with gun control legislation. ' A
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to the Criminal Division, I.-epartnient of Justice, and you may wish -
to contact that office. I can assure you that the FBI will continue to
discharge its responsibilities with the same high degree oi impar-
tiality, tiioroughness, and dispatch which have characterized our
investigations in the past.
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Association NRA! and furnished the Department with an investi-
gative report. On December 10th, the Department advised that
an official of NRA registered on that date with the Clerk of the House
of Representatives as a lobbyist, and the Department requested that
any further investigation by the Bureau be discontinued.
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P I V ,/ _Uear Mr. Hoover: /¬/1 §.'*. » { I - /1
This morning, I picked up my '
CHRONICLE and glanced at the front
it was fully expected to find bold
and doubled it in spades...FBI Investigates NR Av 4- . I
page. As it is the "Bay of
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However, what I saw on the front page reaffirmed what the day is,
This letter is not being written as a slam against your organization,
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restrict
further
throw of our qovernment.
As a member of NRA, I resent this action
it has to be, to eliminate slams and innuendos
and statements made by you, in the past, I bel1
iFBI, and from time to time,
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nvolved, but realize that ,is realized that you are in the middle on this.action involving
is obvious that there are people in high position that wish to
die a quick death, in order to have little opposition to both
ive firearm laws and total confiscation of all weapons. It is
obvious that some of these same people would back illegal over-
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against NRA. From articles
eve that you realize fully
what NRA is and what they do and what they have done.
The "nickel and dime" tax angle, from being labelled a possible
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Aobby, is their, the "anti gun" people's, possible weapon against ERA.
s a grass roots member of NRA, and thoroughly reading all of the items
that they release to the public, it is strictly education of facts and
legislative happenings. In New fork State, a JRA Hunter Safety Course. . . . ,1is the way to a hunting license. This is definitely an education to ,/;/
9reserve freedom of our great country in all] i*e§>ect%.L¢ _,_,,.,.4What galls me probably the mOStgE$IgS. Some o the loudest people
wanting NRA's hide are members of the largest "lobby" going, although
not labelled. They and their organizations have meddled in politics for
years. Much of their doings are directly responsible for crime in the
streets, riots and murders. They hold billions in TAX FReE properties,
and are corporations unto themselves. Some involved would take over
government by any means, including screaming at NRA and sneak in where
they can to grab what they can,_while protective organizations are busy
"ghost hunting". You know who I mean..THE CHURCHES! I wonder how many,
tomorrow, will mention Pearl Harbor and then Monday, back to worki
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pieces. Today, in my m
carried articles blami
reaistration lists and
letter, in answer to aPKLGQ over YPA whenever possible are the mouth-
ail, another little gem came to light. Vany papers
g the NYE Motor Vehicle Bureau for selling their
are responsible for junk mail. An explanatoryletter I wrote, spelled out their intolvement.
It directly charged the paoers as twisting the facts. I have other letters
...twisting of facts by newspapers to Suit their
whims. Another, very portant one, involved a st ement that the Boy
Scouts of America was considering dropping it badge
in their oropram. This was simoly not true. _ Jwl ' ' ° - -e~ '
Anot
pass, e number 0 m_s1n ormation inc e es. I can see editorials blasting
organizations and individuals, but to make NEWS ARTICLES editorials, this
is not right, in any scnse. ' '
wonder who is resconsible for all this mayhem in the United States.
sq.olr, is obvious who plays what roles, despite the noisy ghost hunters,
shifting blame wherever possible, other than at their doorstep. True, the
involvement is numerous, so ALL chips should fall to the respective door-
steps.
Nr. Hoover, I write this letter as a simple request. In the name of
humanity and freedom, please be fair to whatever organization comes under
attack or investigation. As in the past, continue to insure that you whole
organization is fair and factual, despite political pressures and whims
of individuals and money.
If NRA is a lobby, it can be only a lobby insuring freedom and return
to sanity and common sense. IRA has the respect of many...the FBI has the
resoect of many. Are not both of the organizations working for the same
coal, although from different positions? Has the FBI ever been called a
lobby? "
Please continue to just be fair.
Thank you.
ail/IL!.92/
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Fellow Sportsman:
We are in the midst of the hunting seasons and therefore our guns are
foremost in our activities...AT THE MOMENT!
In three weeks, the deer season will be about_done. Our guns will be
oiled and returned to storage for next year. Our thoughts will turn
to the hustle and bustle of Christmas, snowblowers, overtime at work
and just about everything other than the shooting sports.
There are some peonle who do not forget about
every day it is in their minds. Many of these
of the hobby. Indoor target work, rabbits and
fields, planning of next year's trip, lookingour
are
fox
totsport! Each and
the really dedicated
pursuit in snowy
aking their sons on
their first hunting are the thoughts.
However, another small, but dedicated group is about! These are the
people with thoughts contrary to free use AND ownership of ALL guns.
Like the one rotten annle in the barrel, it will spoil the whole
barrel. It has to be removed before all is lost.
with apples, it can be spotted easily and quickly removed. However,
with people, it takes longer to find and remove the spoilage. There
are those of us who have worked long and hard to find these people,
provide the factual education to alleviate the myths in their minds.
working for the best of legislation for all, we've managed to work
in. . '
We are a very tired bunch! At times, we wonder whether we are really
doing much to help our snort. We feel that we have done our part. We
look for oeonle to take over the load and fight! Very few come for-
ward, so renewed dedication is our only answer!
YOU, the nimrod and experienced, can REALLY DO YOUR PART...NOW! You
have all heard of the National Rifle Association. Many of you have
thought of joining, from time to time, but have not. Some of you may
only know of NRA through the daily press AND perhaps in s bad light.
NRA has been behind every gun owner and free citizen for NEARLY ONE
HUNDRED YEARS. They have trained shooters in accuracy and in the best
of shooting safety. They have provided the best in open competition
on ranges. Many of our nation's heroes in fighting for freedom and
keeping it have been NRA trained. They have fought for decent legis-
lation at all levels, favorable to ALL citizens. In essence, NRA is
a MAJOR part of our great heritage. I think that it is safe to say,
and history prove, that this one organization has been foremost in
keeping America free. _. ' g
Five past presidents of our great country have been NRA members. Now,
s sixth is about t. take office. Richard Nixon is a LIFE MEMBER of
NRA. Another great hero can be spawned...with YOUR help.
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The strongest orpanization of responsible gun owners, ever, is here,
ready to serve you. Your voice will Join the loudest chorus ever
conceived, for freedom for ALL. .
NRA has ONE MILLION MEMBERS, from all walks of life, BUT HE NEED YOU!
Your membership insures ONE MORE VOTE for decency and return to sanity
in this country. Your thoughts and ideas to this and will Join others
to insure this reality.
The yearly dues are YOUR insurance policy for that gun of YOURS to Lstay in YOUR home. Your monthly mazezina, "THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN", is
terrific and worth the cost of membership alone. Row much is YOUR
membership? Just $6 rezularly. However, I'm sending in a group of
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a hint for Christmas, there is an ideal Or drop s line to NRA,
Rhoda Island Avenue,N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Or, drop a
or call me and I'll do the paperwork. Any NRA member will also
you.
is the year of decision for us and whether we will be ALLOWEDto OWN our guns. Join with Richard Nixon as your hunting partner
and EACH AND EVERY responsible gun owner as YOUR friend.
Call me NOW2 or drop a line. Sign up NOW and I'll hit you for
$5 after Januar lst should you wish...or any time inbetween.
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
I hereby apply for membership in the National Rifle Association, in-
cludinp a subscription to "THE AMERICAN RIFLENEN". I certify that I am
a citizen of zood repute of the United States of America; that I am
not a member of any organization or group having as its purpose or one
of its purposes the overthrow by force and violence of tha_Governmantof the United States or any of the political subdivisions; that I have
never been convicted of a crime of violence; and that, if admitted tomembership, I will fulfill the obligations of good sportsmanship and
good citizenship. .
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Honorable Earle Cabell
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
My dear Congressman:
° , enc1osing_aletter fro al1as , Texas ,concerning nves ga ion o e in onal n1z1ae ** '
Association has been received.
The FBI, at the request of Mr. Fred M.
Vinson, Jr., Criminal Division, Department of Justice,
conducted a limited investigation to determine if the
National Rifle Association should have registered with
the Clerk of the House of Representatives as a lobbyist
in connection with gun control legislation. The results
of our investigation have been furnished to the Criminal.
Division, Department of Justice, and if you have any
further questions concerning this matter, you may desire
to contact that office relative thereto. .
You may also wish to advise your constituents
that the FBI is strictly an investigative agency of the
Federal Government and, as such, does not determine
whether prosecutive action will be undertaken in any
situation. Such decisions concerning violations of
Federal law are within the province of the Attorney
General. Voluminous data regarding riots and rioters
have been furnished to the Attorney General.
. I am enclosing some material which you maywish to send to your constituents and I am returning ,/g
the constituents letter. , ,'
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Sincerely yours,
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! Statement of Director before the National Commission
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! Message from Director entitled "An Analysis of the
New Left: A Gospel of Nihilism." '
! Message from Director to all Law Enforcement Officials,
May, 1968.
NOTE
This is the case which recently received considerable
press coverage. The Department requested investigation to
determine whether the National Rifle Association NRA! should
have registered as a lobbyist in connection with gun registration
legislation. We interviewed three officials of NRA and furnished
the Department with an investigative report. The Department on
12/10/68, advised that the NRA registered on 12/10/68, with the
Clerk of the House of Representatives as a lobbyist; and requeste
that any further investigation by this Bureau be discontinued.
Bureau indices contain no derogatory information identifiable
with the constituents. We have had cordial relations with
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Maureen SPACE Fuorrr
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I must strongly protest-the FBI investigation Of the NRA-
It is an insult to the organization and to the 1,O53,355t
members when you investigate the NRA, you investigate
I113.
Let's be constructive. Let's Set S° e effective legislation
through. Let's investigate, and not whitewash the riots,
riotefs and esneciallv the instigators of the riots. Let
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My dear Senator
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have registered as a lobbyist in connection with gun registration
legislation. We interviewed three officials of NRA and
furnished the Department with an investigative report.
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on 12/10/68, with the Clerk of the House of Representatives
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_ Honorable William L. Scott 7. J 7/ '
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515//7/J/~°24 13 ma
My dear Congressman:
Your communic , 1968,enclosing a letter from oncerning
our investigation of the a iona 1 e sociation
has been received. re~~""- """" "* "
The FBI, at the request of Mr. Fred M.
Vinson, Jr., Criminal Division, Department of
Justice, conducted a limited investigation to
determine if the National Rifle Association should
have registered with the Clerk of the Hbuse of
Representatives as a lobbyist in connection with
gun control legislation. The results of our investi
gation have been furnished to the Criminal Division,
Department of Justice, and if you have any further
questions concerning this matter, you may desire to
contact that office relative thereto.
With respect to the other inquiries, I
can tell you the FBI has conducted a considerable
amount of investigation regarding the subversive
movement which threatens our country today. Being
strictly an investigative agency of the Department
of Justice, we have furnished the results of our
inquiries to the Attorney General for his opinion
with respect to prosecution in these matters.
I am enclosing some material which you
may wish to send to your constituent and, in addition,
I am returning the constituent's letter pursuant to
your reqnest,- /I . .. _I ..I A 570/V
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Description of Enclosures:
! Statement of Director before the National
Commission on the Causes and Prevention of
Violence, 9/18/68. -
! Message from Director entitled "An Analysis of the
New Left: A Gospel of Nihilism."
! Turbulence on the Campus.
NOTE:
This is the case which recently received
considerable press coverage. The Department requested
investigation to determine whether the National Rifle
Association NRA! should have registered as a lobbyist
in connection with gun registration legislation. We
interviewed three officials of NRA and furnished the
Department with an investigative report. The Department
on 12/l0/68 advised that the NRA registered on
12/l0/68 with the Clerk of the House of Representatives
as a lobbyist; and requested that any further investigation
by this Bureau be discontinued. Bureau indices contain no
derogatory information identifiable with the constituent.
We have had cordial relations with Congressman Scott in
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congratulate you on your re election to Congress
from this district.
I read in the news today that the FBI is
investigating the National Rifle Association
at the request of our so called Justice Dept
at the taxpayers expense, of course. I Wonder
if you have any information concerning the baSiS
for this investigation?
In my opinion there are hundreds of sub-
versive organizations in this country that
seriously warrant a through investigation other
then the .R.A.
Has the Justice Dept. instigated any in-
vestigations of the Black Panthers, Blackstone
Rangers, Black United front, American Civil
Libertys Union or any of the organizations
disrupting our colleges today? If not, can Con-
gress direct theFBI to do this?
I haven't heard of any NRA members murdering
policemen or staging battlefield type street
demonstrutions. '
I only hope and pray that the Nixon admin-
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like yourself, can restore Amerioanism to this
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House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
My dear Congressman.
You - ~ 19, 1968, enclosing
a letter from concerning our
investigation Association has
been received.
The FBI, at the request of Mr. Fred M.
Vinson, Jr., Criminal Division, Department of Justice,
conducted a limited investigation to determine if the
National Rifle Association should have registered with
the Clerk of the House of Representatives as a lobbyist
in connection with gun control legislation. The results
of our investigation have been furnished to the Criminal
Division, Department of Justice, and if you have any
further questions concerning this matter, you may desire
to contact that office relative thereto.
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Mr. Barthe1ow's letter. .
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NOTE:
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press coverage. The Department requested investigation todetermine whether the National Rifle Association NRA! shouldhave registered as a lobbyist in connection with gun registration
legislation. We interviewed three officials of NRA and furnishedthe Department with an investigative report. The Department on
12/10/68, advised that the NRA registered on 12/10/68, with theClerk of the House of Representatives as a lobbyist; and requeste
that any further investigation by this Bureau be discontinued.
Bureau indices contain no derogatory information identifiable
with the constituent. Qur relations with Congressman Broyhill
have been generally satisfactory.
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Dear Sir:
The attached communication, or pertinent extracts
thereof, is sent for your consideration. Please investigateCOMMITTEES:
WAYS AND MEANS
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
HOMER LEE KROUT
ADMINISYRATIVE ASSISTANT
the statements contained therein and forward me the necessary
' information for reply returning the enclosed correspondence
with your answer.
Any assistance you can properly render toward accomplishing
the objective stated in the enclosure will be appreciated.
with best wishes, I am
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government, is allowed to harass thdoational Rifle Association with its in-
timidating investigations? The only "crime" which the°NRA stands accused of
is tht it has the courage to defend the basic rights of Americans.
It appears highly contradictory to require a person to give up his time, fight-
ing for rights in Southeast Asia, when these same rights are becoming non-
existent in our own country,
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House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
My dear Congressman:
Your letter 0 A closing Ia copy of a letter frot , concern- }! L/
in our investi ation 0 ne a. ona ss0ciation~*8 8
has been received.
The FBI, at the request of Mr. Fred M.
Vinson, Jr., Criminal Division, Department of Justice,
conducted a limited_investigation to determine if the
National Rifle Association should have registered with
the Clerk of the House of Representatives as a lobbyist
in connection with gun control legislation. The results
of our investigation have been furnished to the Criminal
Division, Department of Justice, and if you have any
further questions concerning this matter, you may desire"
to contact that office relative thereto.
Sincerely yours,
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legislation. We interviewed three officials of NRA and furnished
the Department with an investigative report. The Department on
12/l0/68, advised that the NRA registered on 12/10/68, with the
Clerk of the House of Representatives as a lobbyist; and requested
that any further investigation by this Bureau be discontinued.
Bureau indices contain no derogatory information identifiable
with the constituent. Our relations with Congressman Cleveland
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Dear Mr. Hoover:
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is concerned about the F.3.I.'s iuvestiration of the
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Dear Congressman Cleveland:
It has come to my attention that the Federal Bureau of
Investigation has launched an investigation of the
National Rifle Association. This inquiry reportedly is
being made at the request of an unidentified member of
Congress. As I have been a member of the National Rifle
Association for the past twenty years, I would appreciate
learning Ehy such an inquiry.
The National Rifle Association has, in the past, opposed
unwarranted and unreasonable laws pertaining to firearms;
however, no subversive activity has ever come to my atten-
tion. Unfortunately, many people feel that investigation by
a police authority, particularly the F.B.I., is indicativeof wrong-doing; therefore, as both a member of the¢N.R.A.
and citizen of the United States, I question the legitimacy
of this inquiry.
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Honorable James Harvey
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
My dear Congressman: // /
Your letter of December 9, 1968, enclosing
a copy of excerpts from a constituent's letter
concerning our investigation of the National Rifle
Association has been received.
The FBI, at the request of Mr. Fred M.
Vinson, Jr., Criminal Division, Department of Justice,
conducted a limited investigation to determine if the
National Rifle Association should have registered with
the Clerk of the House of Representatives as a lobbyist
in connection with gun control legislation. The results
of our investigation have been furnished to the Criminal
Division, Department of Justice, and if you have any
further questions concerning this matter, you may desire
to contact that office relative thereto.
with respect to the other inquiries, I can
tell you the FBI has conducted a considerable amount
of investigation regarding the subversive movement which
threatens our country today. Being strictly an investi-
gative agency of the Department of Justice, we have
furnished the results of our inquiries to the Attorney
General for his opinion with respect to prosecution in
these matters.
I am enclosing some material which you may
wis d to our constituent.
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! Testimony of Director before House Subcommittee on
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! Statement of Director before the National Commission on
the Causes and Prevention of Violence, 9/18/68.
! Message from Director entitled "An Analysis of the
New Left: A Gospel of Nihilism."
! Turbulence on The Campus.
NOTE:
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press coverage. The Department requested investigation todetermine whether the National Rifle Association NRA! shouldhave registered as a lobbyist in connection with gun registration
legislation. We interviewed three officials of NRA andfurnished the Department with an investigative report.The Department on 12/10/68 advised that the NRA registeredon 12/10/68 with the Clerk of the House of Representativesas a lobbyist; and requested that any further investigation
by this Bureau be discontinued, The constituent is notidentified in the Congressman s correspondence. Congressman
Harvey is on the Special Correspondent's List.
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Enclosed you will find a copy of excerpts from
a recent letter from a constituent in which an inquiry
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any comments you care to make and any information you can £1
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Dear Rep James Harvey,
I just heard on the news, the F. B. I.
is requested by an unidentified congressman to
investigate the National Rifle Association. I
am trying to serve my country by demanding
;£; that you please do something about getting
the F.B.I. to investigate the "Black Panthers" t
S.D.S. etc. etc. etc. Communist organizations
led by Eroffesional leaders, lets get on the
ball and pass some legislation that will
make a few wrong things "Wrong" I also
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Dear Sir:
After receiving your reply to my letter of December 14, 1968, .
I concluded that it had been addressed to the wrong person and I have
redirected my questions to Mr. Fred Vinson, Jr.
Thank you for your consideration in answering so promptly. I believe
that if all our government agencies were run as ably as the Federal Bureau
of Investigation we would have fewer problems and a more stable and respected
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I was shocked Sir, to read in Saturday's Ariz. Republic
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Dear Mr Hoover:
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serve as markers at rifle ranges-on their offdays
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of your investigation into the question of whether
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My dear Senator: A
I The Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division oithe Internal Revenue Service by letter of April
our communication enclosing a letter01 -__ t and it was received on April 4th
With respect to your constituent's inquiries, youmay wish to advise her that the FBI, at the request of Mr. Fred M.Vinson, Jr. , the then Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division,Department oi Justice, conducted a limited investigation to determineif the National Rifle Association should have registered with the Clerkof the House of Representatives as a -lobbyist in connection with guncontrol legislation. The results of our investigation have been furnishedto the Criminal Division, Department of Justice.
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Sir:
I read, very happily, several weeks ago that the F.B.I.
intended to investigate the lobbying activities of the National
Rifle Association. Is the investigation continuing, or has
someone managed to turn it off? Or, hopefully, has it finally
been decided that the N.R.A. is now, and has been for more than
thirty years, a lobby?
I, as a Republican, am pleased with your basic scepticism
of the Nixon Administration. I think you reflect the thinking
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In reply to your letter of March 11th, I cannotcomment relative to the work of the Marines at Quantico,Virginia. I am, however, referring a copy of your letter tothe Secretary, Department of Defense, Washington, D. C. , forany assistance he may be able to afford you.
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MAR 181969
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An anonymous bomb threat was sent to NRA, Washington
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The postcard was subsequently forwarded to the Norfolk Office,
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April 17, 1981
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
THREAT TO BOMB
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION NRA!
WASHINGTON, D. C.
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fl Harlon B. Carte , xecu e ice resi en , *ationa1/92 1 e ssociation NRA!, Washington, D. C., forwarded a postcard
addressed to that association to the Chief of Police, Virginia
Beach, Virginia.
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Association, 1600 Rhode Island Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C.
20036, and was postmarked in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 2,
1981. The front of the postcard bore the notation:
"IN. R. A.
MAN OF THE YEAR
HINCKLEY"
The back of the postcard contained the following
printed message:
"CURSE OF USA LOBBIES
I WOULD GIVE $100
NOE T0 HELP BOMB
YOUR OFFICES -
PLUTOS WEALTH OF LOBBIES"
This postcard was in turn forwarded to the Norfolk Office
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation where it was received on
April-17, 1981. The postcard has been fowarded to the FBI
Laboratory for examination. No additional investigation is being
initiated at Norfolk.
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions
of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your
agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside
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