named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Legal Action Against SAFE Act
Filed federal lawsuit challenging New York's SAFE Act on constitutional grounds, including violations of the Second Amendment and Equal Protection Clause, in coordination with the NRA.
Legal Assistance Program
Provides members with referrals to attorneys and legal support for issues involving Second Amendment rights, including license denials, revocations, and criminal charges.
NYSRPA v. NYC Title 38
Filed suit against New York City to challenge the constitutionality of Title 38 of the NYC Rules, which restricts firearm transportation and use, with litigation supported by amicus briefs from law enforcement and gun rights groups.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Shooting Sports Training and Safety 2 activities
- Firearm safety education, training, and shooting sports programsProvides education, training, and organized activities in firearm safety and various shooting sports, including pistol, high power rifle, and cowboy action shooting, as well as youth programs. Coordinates these activities through designated leaders across New York State.
- Membership network and organizational support for firearm clubsOrganizes and supports a statewide network of individual members and firearm clubs, offering membership types and providing free online advertising and listings in The Bullet Magazine and on its website to promote member activities.
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
- Advocacy for Second Amendment rights and firearm-related legislationEngages in legislative advocacy and legal challenges to protect and preserve Second Amendment rights, including challenging the constitutionality of New York's SAFE Act and New York City's firearm regulations. Provides members with legislative and litigation services through collaboration with the NRA.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$377K
Contributions & grants$381K101%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$-5K
expenses
Total expenses$366K
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead42%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$201K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$681K
Cash$295K
Investments$205K
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$670K
Liquid reserves16.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS H KING | PRES./EXEC. DIR | 40 | $125K |
board members · 16
- BRIAN OLESON — DIRECTOR
- CHARLIE BEERS III — DIRECTOR
- FRED SALES — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE GRECO — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE KLINE — DIRECTOR
- GLENN HANCOCK — DIRECTOR
- JAMES COLLINS — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER SCHMITT — DIRECTOR
- JOEL ABELOVE — DIRECTOR
- JOHN GREENE — DIRECTOR
- LIZ JOY — DIRECTOR
- MARIA D'AMICO — DIRECTOR
- MARIA MANN — DIRECTOR
- MITCH ECKLER — DIRECTOR
- PAUL AGNETA — DIRECTOR
- PHIL MINISALLE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- 22 States led by Alabama Coalition — Filed a joint Amicus Curiae brief in support of NYSRPA's lawsuit challenging the SAFE Act.
- City of New York, New York Partner — Adversarial legal relationship in litigation
- International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Partner — Filed a brief in support of NYSRPA's appeal in the 2nd Circuit Court.
- Joel Abelove, Esq. Partner — Capitol Region Director providing legal and regional advocacy support.
- Law Enforcement Alliance of America Partner — Filed a brief in support of NYSRPA's appeal in the 2nd Circuit Court.
- Law Enforcement Legal Fund Partner — Filed a brief in support of NYSRPA's appeal in the 2nd Circuit Court.
- National Rifle Association Coalition — Official State Association of the NRA, working closely with the organization to provide legislative and litigation services.
- National Rifle Association Network — Official NRA-affiliated State Association in New York.
- National Rifle Association Network — Official State Association of the NRA, working closely to provide legislative and litigation services.
- National Rifle Association Partner — Cooperated with NYSRPA to file a federal lawsuit challenging the SAFE Act and provided $80,000 through its Civil Rights Defense Fund.
- National Shooting Sports Foundation Partner — Filed an Amicus Curiae brief in support of NYSRPA's lawsuit challenging the SAFE Act.
- New York State Sheriff’s Association Partner — Filed an Amicus Curiae brief in support of NYSRPA's lawsuit challenging the SAFE Act.
- Second Amendment Foundation Partner — Filed an Amicus Curiae brief in support of NYSRPA's lawsuit challenging the SAFE Act.
- Western States Sheriffs’ Association Partner — Filed a brief in support of NYSRPA's appeal in the 2nd Circuit Court.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Firearm Safety Education and Training as Civic Engagementmethodology: firearm-education-and-trainingBy promoting firearm safety education, training programs, and participation in shooting sports, the organization strengthens responsible gun ownership and reinforces Second Amendment rights because civic engagement through skill development fosters lawful, informed, and active defenders of constitutional liberties.
- Strategic Constitutional Litigation to Challenge Gun Controlmethodology: strategic_litigationBy initiating high-impact, legally strategic challenges to firearm regulations, the organization advances Second Amendment rights because constitutional litigation led by experienced attorneys can invalidate laws perceived as infringing on core liberties and set binding legal precedents.
- Youth and Demographic-Specific Engagement in Shooting Sportsmethodology: junior-youth-engagementBy offering targeted programming for youth and women, the organization sustains long-term Second Amendment culture because early and inclusive engagement builds lifelong participation, skill development, and political support within diverse demographics.