THE AMERICAN FIREARMS RETAILERS ASSOCIATION INC
EIN 47-2435044
What they do
AFRA, The American Firearms Retailers Association, is Dedicated to Promoting Good Governance, Education and Pro-growth Business Practices By Focusing On Issues That Adversely Impact The Unique and Critical Player In The Firearms Industry Americas Firearms Retailers. Firearms Retailers Family-owned Small Businesses and Range Owners, Are The Backbone to The Firearms Industry Because We Stand A Counters Width Away From The Consumer. AFRA is Here to Give Firearms Retailers A Strengthened Voice, Help Expand Market Share and Protect Against Threats.
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They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.
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Board and leadership roster (6)
BARRY LAWSPRESIDENT
GLENN DUNCANDIRECTOR
JAY WALLACEDIRECTOR
KRIS JACOBVICE PRESIDENT
KYLE DOWNEYEXECUTIVE DIR.
MILES HALLDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Location
- PO BOX 130, CAPON BRIDGE, WV 26711
- County
- Hampshire
- In care of
- KYLE DOWNEY
- Primary officer
- KYLE DOWNEY, Executive Dir.
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2017
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2017
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- ELIZABETH A C QUIST CPA EA