Membership income routinely topped nine figures even a few years ago.
The NRA is only as strong as its members.
The NRA did not respond toRolling Stones requests for comment.
An American flag-themed handgun is displayed at the Savage booth during the National Rifle Association annual meeting in 2024.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
The NRAs weakening finances come amid legal and political challenges for the 153-year-old gun-rights organization.
The year began with longtime NRA leaderWayne LaPierreresigning on the eve of acivil trialfor alleged corruption and mismanagement.
At the time, the NRAcitedhealth reasons for LaPierres departure.
The jury ordered him to repay $4.35 million.
(The NRA asserts the lawsuit lacks merit and will vigorously defend against it, according to the audit.
The audit document dedicates eight pages to ongoing litigation and claims that potentially affect the NRAs financial outlook.
Political challenges also loom for the NRA.
Trumps presidential transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
