Words from our nation's greatest leaders serve as a constant reminder about the principles our nation was built upon. The Perpetual Affirmations Sponsor Series captures these visionaries' consummate words about firearms and unveils them alongside their likeness. Quotes featured in this series illustrate how these celebrated leaders molded our nation and, perhaps more importantly, they perpetually affirm our right to own and use firearms.

The Perpetual Affirmations Sponsor Series offers everyone a chance to display a tribute to these noteworthy leaders. Get the first sculpture and quote featured in this series by supporting Friends of NRA and becoming a sponsor.

The first sculpture in this exclusive new series for Friends of NRA captures the determination of one of our country's favorite patriots: General George Washington. Carved by the hands of renowned figure sculptor Rick Terry, this sculpture is flawless.

Washington was chosen to represent the Perpetual Affirmations Sponsor Series because he was an ardent supporter of firearms. During his first State of the Union address on January 8, 1790, he stated "A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a Uniform and well digested plan is requisite."

Clearly illustrated in this quote is Washington's support for citizen's rights to have firearms and support of firearms training, i.e. discipline. Both are principles directly supported by funds raised through Friends of NRA for The NRA Foundation.

Make a statement, show your pride, and display this honorable piece in your home or office. The spirit of General George Washington lives on today through this sculpture, with the help of sponsors like you!

Each sponsor sculpture comes with a distinguished Sponsor Multi-tool, which features the NRA Logo on a wood handle with an embroidered sheath. This versatile tool comes with eight bits, including a nail file, serrated blade and Phillips screwdriver.