• NRA Board (since 2022) • Executive Committee • Chairman, Legislative Policy • Vice‑Chair, Legal Affairs • Federal Affairs • Clubs & Associations • NRA Media • Special Committee on Organization • NRA Benefactor Member • 40+ years attorney & lobbyist • Youth Coach & NRA Rifle/Shotgun/Pistol Instructor
• NRA Board (since 2022) • Executive Committee • Chairman, Legislative Policy • Vice‑Chair, Legal Affairs • Federal Affairs • Clubs & Associations • NRA Media • Special Committee on Organization • NRA Benefactor Member • 40+ years attorney & lobbyist • Youth Coach & NRA Rifle/Shotgun/Pistol Instructor
CHARLIE HILTUNEN
FOR NRA BOARD
CONTINUE THE REFORM MOVEMENT
KEEP THE NRA STRONG, PRINCIPLED, AND MEMBER-DRIVEN.
WE TURNED A PAGE AND BEGAN BUILDING NRA 2.0 — A STRONGER ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON SAFETY, TRAINING, Marksmanship, AND THE DEFENSE OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT. NOW, LET’S FINISH THE JOB AND MAKE REFORM PERMANENT.
MEET “CHARLIE” CHARLES T. HILTUNEN III
CHRISTIAN, FATHER, CONSERVATIVE, AND COMMUNITY LEADER.
WITH OVER 43 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FROM THE STATE HOUSE TO THE WHITE HOUSE, CHARLIE HAS SERVED AS AN ATTORNEY, LOBBYIST, ADVOCATE, AND STRATEGIC ADVISOR. A LIFELONG SPORTSMAN AND NRA BENEFACTOR MEMBER, HE’S HAPPIEST IN CAMO—TEACHING SAFE, RESPONSIBLE MARKSMANSHIP TO THE NEXT GENERATION.
PROVEN LEADERSHIP IN SERVICE
SINCE JOINING THE NRA BOARD IN 2022, CHARLIE HAS HELPED USHER IN NRA 2.0 — A NEW ERA OF REFORM, TRANSPARENCY, AND MEMBER-FIRST LEADERSHIP.
nra 2.0 —reform in action
TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY
CLEARER REPORTING, STRONGER OVERSIGHT, AND OPEN COMMUNICATION AT EVERY LEVEL.
CORE MISSIONS FIRST
Safety, Training, Marksmanship, AND THE UNCOMPROMISING DEFENSE OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT.
EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY
FROM THE STATE HOUSE TO THE WHITE HOUSE — LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP WITH 40+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
MEMBER FOCUS
EMPOWERING MEMBERS, CLUBS, AND ASSOCIATIONS TO HAVE A REAL VOICE IN GOVERNANCE.
“THE NRA SHOULD ALWAYS BELONG TO ITS MEMBERS. MY JOB IS TO MAKE SURE IT STAYS THAT WAY.”
Platform & Reform Priorities
Reform. Integrity. Strength.
THE WORK OF NRA 2.0 IS NOT DONE.
AFTER YEARS OF HARD-FOUGHT CHANGE, REFORMERS LIKE CHARLIE HILTUNEN ARE LEADING THE NRA TOWARD A FUTURE THAT IS TRANSPARENT, ACCOUNTABLE, AND MEMBER-DRIVEN.
Cementing Reform & Transparency
“Reform is not a Phase — It’s a Foundation.”
Build Permanent structures for accountability, stronger board oversight, and clear financial reporting.
RETURNING TO CORE MISSIONS
Safety. Training. Marksmanship. Advocacy.
EXPAND YOUTH PROGRAMS, SUPPORT COMPETITIVE SHOOTING, AND REINFORCE FIREARM EDUCATION AT EVERY LEVEL.
EXPANDING OUTREACH & MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT
RECONNECT WITH MEMBERS AND REACH NEW GENERATIONS.
FOCUS ON GRASSROOTS CLUBS, YOUTH AND WOMEN’S PROGRAMS, AND BROAD, DIVERSE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
ENSURING STRONG, EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY
FROM THE STATE HOUSE TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
LEVERAGE 40+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO KEEP THE NRA A LEADING VOICE IN LEGISLATIVE AND LEGAL DEFENSE OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT.
BUILDING A UNIFIED, MEMBER-FOCUSED BOARD
ONE MISSION. ONE MEMBERSHIP.
PRIORITIZE MEMBER INTERESTS OVER POLITICS AND FOSTER UNITY AMONG BOARD MEMBERS.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & STABILITY
RESTORE TRUST THROUGH SOUND MANAGEMENT.
SUPPORT OPEN DEBATE, PERFORMANCE REVIEWS, AND STRONG FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE.
THE PATH FORWARD — NRA 2.0
TRANSPARENT. ACCOUNTABLE. STRONG.
A REFORMED NRA THAT SERVES ITS MEMBERS, PROTECTS ITS VALUES, AND DEFENDS FREEDOM.
RECOGNIZED FOR INTEGRITY AND SERVICE
SAGAMORE OF THE WABASH
DISTINGUISHED HOOSIER SERVICE
MAJOR GENERAL MARTIN UMBARGER PRESIDENT’S AWARD
LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY
FALCON AWARD
SERVICE TO THE U.S. ARMED FORCES & NATIONAL GUARD
DAV DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
VETERAN ADVOCACY
Additional Civic Leadership Includes:
Boy Scouts of America (Crossroads Council Board President & Airshow Chair),
National Guard Foundation of Indiana (Founding Board Member),
Volunteers of America (Board Member),
Big 4 Coalition (American Legion, VFW, DAV, National Guard Association of Indiana), and more.
Vote for Charlie for the NRA Board 2026
member-focused
CHARLIE’S TOP PRIORITY IS RECONNECTING THE NRA AND ITS MEMBERS, ENSURING YOUR VOICE SHAPES THE FUTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Reform champion
CHARLIE HAS BEEN A DRIVING FORCE BEHIND “NRA 2.0,” LEADING THE CHARGE FOR TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND NEW LEADERSHIP TO RESTORE TRUST AND EFFECTIVENESS TO THE NRA.
defender of core values
CHARLIE IS COMMITTED TO RETURNING THE NRA TO ITS ROOTS— SAFETY, INNOVATIVE NEW TRAINING PROGRAMS, MARKSMANSHIP, AND UNWAVERING DEFENSE OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT.
grassroots organizer
CHARLIE UNDERSTANDS AND ENGAGES AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL TO EFFECTUATE CHANGE AND PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOMS. OUR MEMBERS ARE THE TRUE POWER OF THE NRA.
experienced advocate
WITH DECADES AS AN ATTORNEY, LOBBYIST, AND SHOOTING SPORTS LEADER, CHARLIE BRINGS THE SKILLS AND CONNECTIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AT EVERY LEVEL.
proven results
UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP, THE NRA HAS MADE REAL PROGRESS—NEW LEADERSHIP, MORE OPEN BOARD MEETINGS, AND RENEWED FOCUS ON SERVING MEMBERS.
