Carolyn D. Meadows


Carolyn Dodgen Meadows is an American conservative activist, currently serving as president of the National Rifle Association. She was elected the organization's president in April 2019 after then-president Oliver North was forced out of the position. She also serves as 2nd vice chairwoman of the American Conservative Union's board and as chairwoman of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association Board of Directors.

Early life and education

Meadows was born and raised in Cobb County, Georgia. Her father was Roy N. Dodgen and her mother was Cleo Dodgen. She graduated from Sprayberry High School in 1956, after which she attended Georgia State University.

Career

Meadows served as a member of the Republican National Committee from Georgia, a role she first assumed in 1988. She joined the board of the National Rifle Association in 2003, and had served as its second vice president prior to being elected as president in 2019. Meadows worked at Lockheed Martin for 12 years as a buyer for the employee store.
In April 2019, Meadows said that Rep. Lucy McBath, a prominent advocate for gun control, only won election for Congress because she was a "minority female". Shortly thereafter, facing criticism, she apologized for the statement.

Personal life

Meadows lives in Marietta, Georgia with her husband, Bob Meadows, with whom she has three sons and seven grandchildren.