On Monday, the National Rifle Association (NRA) elected former Congressman Bob Barr (R-Ga.) to serve as President of the organization.
Barr, who served in the House of Representatives until 2003, said the NRA needs to expand membership, particularly in a presidential election year.
“I thank my colleagues for their support of my election as NRA President,” Barr said in a statement. “I have been a fighter my whole life and I commit to boldly fight for our Second Amendment rights on behalf of the millions of NRA members. We need to grow our ranks, especially in this election year, and I pledge to focus my attention on doing just that.”
Doug Hamlin was also elected as the organization's executive vice president and CEO. Hamlin previously served as the executive director of NRA Publications.
“I am truly humbled to be elected by the NRA Board of Directors as the next Executive Vice President & CEO of the NRA,” Hamlin said in a statement. “Our Association is at a decisive moment in our history, and the future of America and constitutional freedoms depends on the success of the NRA.”
LaPierre, who led the organization for more than three decades, announced his resignation in early January.
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