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NRA Seeks Candidates for Officer of the Year Award

The Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award was established in 1993 and "recognizes exceptional valor, public service, and dedication to the principles of our Constitutional heritage," according to the NRA.

July 26, 2010

NRA Honors 2018 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Despite being wounded, Sgt. Parsons continued to show leadership by remaining in command of the incident and ensuring the safety of the other officers and citizens on the scene. This is why the National Rifle Association has named Sergeant Michael Parsons as the 2018 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

April 24, 2019

You Can Nominate the 2023 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Established in 1993, the NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award recognizes and honors an exceptional act or service by a law enforcement officer.

October 12, 2023

Nominate a Local Hero as the 2023 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

The National Rifle Association of America’s Law Enforcement Division is currently accepting nominations for the 2023 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

October 6, 2023

The National Rifle Association is asking for nominations for its 2023 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

Tennessee Sergeant Named 2017 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

“The five million members of the National Rifle Association are proud to honor Sergeant Cousins as the 2017 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year,” said NRA President Pete Brownell. “Sergeant Cousins’ courageous response to an armed threat to fellow officers and innocent lives reflects the highest standards of professionalism and training in law enforcement, and epitomizes the selfless service and bravery of police when facing immense danger in the line of duty.”

April 30, 2018

Officer Jason F. Falconer Named NRA 2016 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

The National Rifle Association is honoring Officer Jason F. Falconer of the Avon (MN) Police Department as the 2016 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for his acts of valor and heroism in his quick, life-saving action during an attack at the Crossroads Mall in St. Cloud/Waite Park, Minnesota in September 2016.

April 25, 2017

Oklahoma Reserve Deputy Named 2014 NRA Officer of the Year

While Vaughan was moving into action, Nolen allegedly targeted Traci Johnson and cut her across her throat and the left side of her face. Vaughan shot Nolen, ending the attack, authorities say. Nolen is charged with murder and is currently in the Cleveland County Jail.

March 10, 2015

Mark Vaughan, a reserve deputy with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, has been named the NRA's 2014 Officer of the Year.

NRA Honors LE Courage and Service

Since 1993, the National Rifle Association has presented the NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

September 12, 2010

NRA Names Texas Trooper LEO of the Year

The National Rifle Association has announced the selection of Trooper John Richard "Rick" Smith as its 2006 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Trooper Smith was selected for this award based upon his acts of valor on August 20, 2006, in Midlothian, Texas.

March 7, 2007

MO Sergeant Named NRA Law Enforcement Firearm Instructor of the Year

The NRA Law Enforcement Division has named Sergeant Ward Smith of the Kansas City (MO) Police Department the 2016 NRA Law Enforcement Firearm Instructor of the Year.

March 10, 2017

Sergeant Ward Smith of the Kansas City (MO) Police Department has been named the 2016 NRA Law Enforcement Firearm Instructor of the Year. (Photo: NRA)

NRA Trains Record Number of Law Enforcement and Military Firearm Instructors in 2005

For the fourth year in a row, the National Rifle Association's Law Enforcement Activities Division (LEAD) trained a record number of public and private Law Enforcement Firearm Instructors from the ranks of federal, state, and municipal police departments, as well as from the military. These instructors are now helping to train law enforcement officers across the United States and in places as distant as Iraq and Afghanistan.

January 25, 2006

NRA Names FN SLP 'Shotgun of the Year'

The modular FN SLP shotgun ships with two gas pistons, for heavy and light loads, that offer its law enforcement operator more flexibility and longer life, according to the company. A variety of shotgun choke tubes and accessory sporting barrels are also available for the SLP.

May 10, 2009

NRA's National Police Shooting Championships Returning to Albuquerque

After a successful debut in 2006, the National Rifle Association will hold its 45th National Police Shooting Championships (NPSC) at Shooting Range Park in Albuquerque, N.M., October 1–4, 2007, with a practice day scheduled for September 30.

July 19, 2007

NRA Announces Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor of the Year for 2015

The National Rifle Association is honored to name Deputy Milton R. Williams of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in Oakland County, MI, the 2015 NRA Law Enforcement Firearm Instructor of the Year.

March 29, 2016

NRA Explains Changes To Police Carry Law

In an exclusive interview with POLICE, the NRA's legislative counsel explains changes signed by President Obama in October. Most notably, the amendments expand the law's definition of active officers who can qualify, giving the right to more federal agents who will be able to carry as retired officers.

November 15, 2010

NRA National Police Shooting Championships Return To Mississippi This September

The Mississippi Highway Patrol/Mississippi Department of Public Safety and the National Rifle Association have announced that it will host the 2019 NRA National Police Shooting Championships at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy in Pearl, MS, September 23-25, 2019.

April 10, 2019

SHOT Show 2015: Meprolight Reflex Sight Wins NRA Optic of the Year Award

Meprolight—a leading manufacturer of electro-optical systems, night vision and thermal equipment, self-Illuminated sights, and laser range finder systems for law enforcement, military, and civil applications—has announced that its Mepro MOR Tri-Powered Reflex Sight has received the 2015 NRA's American Rifleman Golden Bullseye Award for Optic of the Year.

January 19, 2015

SIG Sauer Takes Home Three Ballistic's Best Awards at NRA Show

SIG Sauer Inc. was recently honored with Ballistic's Best Awards in three categories by Athlon Outdoors. The Ballistic's Best Awards are Athlon's recognition of superiority in class and significant product development throughout the year.

May 11, 2018

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