The general object of the NRA is to encourage rifle and carbine shooting as an aid to the country's defence and to conduct Dominion and international shooting competitions. In this connection the association is primarily responsible for conducting the Annual National Championship Rifle Meeting. Subject to the Army Regulations of 1951, the NRA administers the district rifle associations and rifle clubs.
Co-creator
Bernard John Foster, M.A., Research Officer, Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington and Squadron-Leader Ivan Sidney Rockell, M.B.E., Secretary, National Rifle Association of New Zealand, Wellington.