Membership dues at NRA fell 33% last year; group cut outreach, legislative lobbying

Membership dues at the National Rifle Association plummeted by over a third last year, even before the company was hit by a state lawsuit in New York this year alleging major financial scandals.

The company's 2019 annual report, obtained by the Washington Free Beacon, shows the group's members' dues falling from about $170,400,000 in 2018 to around $113,000,000 in 2019.

During the same year, investments in "legislative programs" dropped by about $20,000,000, while expenses in "member services and acquisitions" fell by about $15,000,000. Similar drops were seen in other expense areas across the board.

The pro-gun nonprofit told the Free Beacon this week that the organization's membership levels and revenue are "skyrocketing" this year.

"The NRA is enjoying historic growth from a record number of new gun owners," a spokeswoman said.

The group was rocked earlier this year by a lawsuit from New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is seeking to dissolve the organization over allegations that group leaders have misused donor funds for personal benefit.