Preceded by David Keene Role Lawyer Name James Porter | Occupation attorney Residence Birmingham, Alabama | |
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Born February 7, 1949 (age 75)
Birmingham, Alabama ( 1949-02-07 ) Alma mater University of Alabama
Cumberland School of Law Education University of Alabama, Cumberland School of Law | ||
James W. Porter II (born February 7, 1949) is an American lawyer who was President of the National Rifle Association from 2013 to 2015. Born in Birmingham in 1949, his father, Irvine Porter, was president before him, serving from 1959 to 1961. He is also a sixth generation Alabama landowner and is a strong advocate for wildlife management and hunting.
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