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NRA vision of infantry training and civilian marksmanship
In a September 1953 editorial, the American Rifleman argues that every youth should be trained to shoot and that civilian programs run by the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and the NRA are essential. It criticizes Congress for underfunding and calls for stronger support to maintain proficiency across civilian and preinduction groups.
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