Donor Stories

Blazing a Trail for the Foundation
Blazing a Trail for the Foundation
After creating his first charitable gift annuity in 1993, Pete Taylor was proud to be the first annuitant with The NRA Foundation. When he completed his eighth annuity...
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Rights and Responsibilities
Rights and Responsibilities
We've all heard the phrase: "It's not just business…it's personal." For Joel Altman, his motivation for leaving a legacy to protect the Second Amendment is both...
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Giving to Make a Difference
Giving to Make a Difference
Ring of Freedom Heritage Society members Barry and Laurie Partlo share a favorite well-known quote from President Ronald Reagan: "Freedom...
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Purposeful Giving
Purposeful Giving
Ring of Freedom Heritage Society member Steven Shropshire describes himself as a "God-fearing, gun-toting, conservative" individual. "I like...
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Saving the Constitution
Saving the Constitution
New York City didn't offer many opportunities for a kid growing up to experience the shooting sports. But John Rumpel didn't let that stop him.
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Future of Hunting
Future of Hunting
Jim Nyce grew up on a farm in rural Pennsylvania hunting and trapping...
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Help Ensure the Freedom of Your Children and Grandchildren
Help Ensure the Freedom of Your Children and Grandchildren
My wife Rachel and I are enthusiastic members of the National Rifle Association of America. When our friends...
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Lifelong Passion for Firearms
Lifelong Passion for Firearms
Firearms are a big part of NRA Life Member Don Hilligoss's life - but they aren't the most important things in his life.
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American Values
American Values
"When I was a kid my dad would take my friends and me out to the New Mexico desert..." said Jack Simmons, who now lives in West Texas.
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Husband's Legacy Continues Through NRA
Husband's Legacy Continues Through NRA
Siegfried and Kathe Arzdorf met at the height of World War II. When their paths crossed, love immediately blossomed...
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Leave a Legacy Through your Will, your Trust, and your Estate Plan.
Leave a Legacy Through your Will, your Trust, and your Estate Plan.
Recently my wife and I decided to update our family trust. It had been...
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Edward Eklund
Edward Eklund
Edward Eklund, an active NRA life member based in Audrain County, Missouri, wanted to donate 140 acres of income-producing farmland...
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A Lifetime of Service
A Lifetime of Service
Ray S. Hosier, Jr. fought for liberty his whole life, he believed deeply in America and he believed in the NRA.
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British Boat-Builder Loved Heston and the American Constitution
British Boat-Builder Loved Heston and the American Constitution
Peter "Bill Sykes" Rundle's support for the Second Amendment began...
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