Law Enforcement Alliance of America

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Gun interest groups in the U.S.
Pro-gun rights
Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Gun Owners of America JPFO Law Enforcement Alliance of America Liberty Belles National Rifle Association Pink Pistols Second Amendment Foundation Second Amendment Sisters Students for Concealed Carry on Campus
Pro-gun control
Americans for Democratic Action Americans for Gun Safety Foundation American Hunters and Shooters Association Brady Campaign Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Coalition to Stop Gun Violence League of Women Voters Violence Policy Center

The Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA) is a non-profit, non partisan, conservative gun rights corporation in the United States, headquartered just outside of Washington, D.C. in Springfield, Virginia.^[1] Its membership is composed of active duty and retired law enforcement officers, crime victims, and other interested civilians. The organization is active on many educational and political fronts, including:

explaining and defending police practices to include police 'use of force'
supporting and expanding Federal legislation to allow off-duty and retired LEO's to have concealed carry
supporting and promoting self-defense, including the right of civilian concealed carry
strengthening laws to punish violent criminals and deter crime
supporting the Death Penalty
unmasking and opposing efforts to support 'Gun Control' as effective 'Crime Control'

LEAA publishes a magazine, Shield and a newsletter, "The LEAA Advisor"

The Law Enforcement Alliance of America is recognized by the United States Treasury Department as a non-profit organization under IRS Code Section 501 (c)(4). Due to LEAA’s legislative activities, contributions to LEAA are not tax-deductible as a donation or business expense. Dues and contributions are not refundable.

In 2002, LEAA spent $1.5 - 2 million to air ads against Democratic candidate Kirk Watson's bid for Texas Attorney General. At the same time, they spent money in support of two other Democratic candidates' bids for the Texas State Legislature, one of whom was Mike Head. In 2003, Watson and Head filed a complaint in state court, accusing LEAA of using corporate funds in a political campaign in violation of Texas law. LEAA contends the ads were legal and did not coordinate directly with any candidate's campaign. Buck Wood, attorney for the plaintiffs, expects to pursue the litigation in federal court.^[2]

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^ Bickerstaff, Steve (2007). Lines in the Sand: Congressional Redistricting in Texas and the Downfall of Tom Delay. University of Texas Press, 62. 0292714742.
^ Bickerstaff, Steve (2007). Lines in the Sand: Congressional Redistricting in Texas and the Downfall of Tom Delay. University of Texas Press, 62-64. 0292714742.