About Us
TSRA is considered the premier firearms association in the Great State of Texas!
The tens of thousands of members from across the state include individuals from all walks of life who have a common goal of protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.
Regardless of whether you own a firearm, if you believe in supporting the U.S. Constitution and the rights of legal, law-abiding citizens, then the TSRA is for you. Since 1919, TSRA has served Texans by:
- Protecting the lawful possession and use of firearms
- Providing gun safety training
- Supporting shooting sports, hunter education, and wildlife conservation efforts.
TSRA works diligently on your behalf, providing you with a strong voice in the State of Texas regarding your rights to firearms and their use. As a TSRA member, you are helping yourself and other Texans enjoy the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. Membership also provides the advantage of being informed on national and state firearms and Second Amendment issues.
TSRA’s headquarters is in Bastrop, Texas, and it has a dedicated staff to serve its membership. The Board of Directors, Officers, and Regional Directors are all hard-working volunteers elected by members and located in each region of our great state.
TSRA Mailing Address
944 Hwy 71 E.,
Bastrop, TX 78602
TSRA Mission Statement
The purposes and objectives of the Texas State Rifle Association are as follows:
Mission I
To champion and support the rights of law-abiding Texans to own, enjoy, and use firearms as guaranteed by the constitutions of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Mission II
To protect and defend the inalienable rights of the individual Texan to acquire, possess, transfer ownership, and enjoy the right to lawful use of firearms for self-preservation, for the defense of family and property, and for the common defense of the Republic and the individual liberties of the people.
Mission III
To support junior education, competition, and hunter education programs.
To declare a State Champion in the various competitions.
To support Texas State Teams at the National Championships.
We will accomplish this:
By defending constitutional rights;
By supporting and promoting public safety, law and order, and national defense;
By providing training and education to firearms owners and the public, with a special emphasis on youth;
By educating the public in the spirit and letter of the law;
By promoting hunter safety, wildlife conservation, and wise use of our natural resources;
By sponsoring competitive programs for juniors and adults in individual and team shooting sports; and
By educating the public on the laws and proposed legislation that conflict with the spirit and letter of the constitutions of the State of Texas and the United States of America.