California Rifle & Pistol Association Protecting 2A Rights in CA since 1875 #fierceaboutfreedom PROTECT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND THEINDIVIDUAL'S RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS, BOTH IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE; PROMOTE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE FIREARM OWNERSHIP AND USE; ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN SANCTIONED SHOOTINGAND BEAR ARMS, BOTH IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE; PROMOTE AND EDUCATE THEPUBLIC REGARDING SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE FIREARM OWNERSHIP AND USE;ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN SANCTIONED SHOOTING SPORTS AND PROMOTE ANINDIVIDUAL'S RIGHT OF SELF-PRESERVATION, HUNTING, DEFENSE OF FAMILY,PERSONS, PROPERTY, AND THE COMMON DEFENSE; SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF THEGOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATIONS OF AMERICA ANDTHE INALIENABLE RIGHTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL AMERICAN CITIZEN; SUPPORTLEGISLATION THAT SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION.