James W. Porter II

James W. Porter II
President of the National Rifle Association
Assumed office
2014
Preceded by David Keene
Personal details
Born (1949-02-07) February 7, 1949
Birmingham, Alabama
Residence Birmingham, Alabama
Alma mater University of Alabama
Cumberland School of Law
Occupation attorney

James W. Porter II (born February 7, 1949) is an American lawyer who is the current President of the National Rifle Association.[1] Born in Birmingham in 1949,[2] his father, Irvine Porter,[3] was president before him, serving from 1959 to 1961. [4] He is also a sixth generation Alabama landowner and is a strong advocate for wildlife management and hunting. [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Meet NRA President Jim Porter". The Daily Caller. August 28, 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  2. ↑
  3. ↑ http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/1/miller-meet-new-nra-president-jim-porter/
  4. ↑ "NRA President Jim Porter Joins Cam Edwards in Studio". NRA News Cam & Co. October 13, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  5. ↑ "NRA President Jim Porter Joins Cam Edwards in Studio". NRA News Cam & Co. October 13, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
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