Founded way back in 1875, the California Rifle and Pistol Association is an organization of sportsmen dedicated to the preservation of our American heritage. In this age of constant political attacks on the rights of law-abiding citizens to own and use firearms for legitimate purposes, the California Rifle and Pistol Association is the state organization dedicated to protecting firearm freedoms and promoting shooting sports.
Through its legislative advocate (lobbyist) in Sacramento, the CRPA fights adverse firearms legislation and advances laws that will protect your rights.
Our Counsel for Litigation and Local Affairs files appropriate litigation against the state or cities that pass unconstitutional or illegal ill-conceived gun control laws, monitors local legislative efforts, and mobilizes CRPA's resources to oppose those efforts as necessary.
The CRPA's monthly publication, The Firing Line, keeps its members abreast of current legislative and shooting news, as well as offering a public forum so members can express their views in print.
Though the CRPA is the official state association of the National Rifle Association, the CRPA is a stand alone California non-profit corporation, independently controlled by its own Board of Directors. CRPA's members include: law enforcement officers, prosecutors, professionals, firearm experts, the general public, and loving parents.
Historically, the CRPA has played an important role in promoting the shooting sportsby conducting state championship matches for adults and young shooters, teaching firearms safety, and supporting state teams to the national championships each year.
This website is designed to assist the recreational or competitive shooter to become or stay involved in the shooting sports; to encourage political activism and help activists to be more effective; and to provide gun safety information to all concerned.
We hope you find the site useful. Come often and thanks for visiting.