James W. Porter II
| James W. Porter II | |
|---|---|
| President of the National Rifle Association | |
|
In office 2013–2015 | |
| Preceded by | David Keene |
| Succeeded by | Allan D. Cors |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
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 was President of the National Rifle Association[1] from 2013 to 2015. 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
- ↑ "Meet NRA President Jim Porter". The Daily Caller. August 28, 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ↑
- ↑ http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/1/miller-meet-new-nra-president-jim-porter/
- ↑ "NRA President Jim Porter Joins Cam Edwards in Studio". NRA News Cam & Co. October 13, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ↑ "NRA President Jim Porter Joins Cam Edwards in Studio". NRA News Cam & Co. October 13, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
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