The second installment of the NRA’s “I Defend the 2nd” campaign features Ronnie Barrett, founder of Barrett Firearms and designer of the Barrett M107 .50-cal sniper rifle. Mr. Barrett is also a longtime member of the NRA Board of Directors. The full video with Mr. Barrett can be viewed here. The first video of this series from new NRA Executive Vice President and CEO Doug Hamlin introduced Doug to the Association’s members. That message can be viewed here.

For more than 150 years, the National Rifle Association of America has led the fight for the right to keep and bear arms. From training and competition to political action and landmark legal victories, the NRA has been at the forefront of the battle to preserve, protect, and defend the Second Amendment. In his video message, Mr. Barrett explains why it is critical for all gun owners to ensure that the NRA continues to thrive.

"I know the past few years have been difficult for a number of reasons," Mr. Barrett said. "But through it all, NRA members have persevered, won big battles for our gun rights, and continue to make it our mission to teach, defend, and advance freedom in every corner of society."

The “I Defend the 2nd” campaign was prevalent during the recent Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Dallas, Texas. Banners and signage featured NRA members who proudly support the Second Amendment and defend freedom. At the end of this year’s convention, new leaders were elected to the Association’s top positions during the Board of Directors meeting.

"I couldn't be more inspired by the new NRA leadership team that was elected at our meeting in Texas," Mr. Barrett continued. "With former Congressman Bob Barr as our new board president, along with several new board members. I'm very pleased with the election of our new CEO, Doug Hamlin. Doug is already taking our proud Association in a direction that will guarantee that the sacred trust our members put in the NRA will never be broken."

Today, the National Rifle Association is committed to good governance, fiscal responsibility, and the fight to protect our Second Amendment rights. But the strength of our Association is in its members. More than ever before, firearm owners across America need to band together to ensure that our God-given right to bear arms never fades away.

"I promise you, if you care about the future of freedom in this country like I do, the most meaningful action you can take as an ordinary citizen like me is to join the extraordinary group of men and women who count themselves as NRA members," Mr. Barrett said. "We are here. We're ready to fight for our freedoms, and we will win."