Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union

  • Defence

Reserve Colonel: “If day x comes, people, we don’t know today will volunteer”

Laurynas Kasčiūnas, Chairman of the Seimas Committee on National Security and Defence (NSDK), proposes to appoint a Deputy Minister of…

2 years ago
  • Defence

Partisans’ lesson to Lithuania: weapons not requisitioned in case of war

Almost three weeks ago, president Grybauskaitė vetoed a law, which sought to limit the citizens’ right to firearms in the…

5 years ago
  • Freetime

Women celebrate March 11 with weapons in hand

The event 101 Shots for Lithuania was held for March 11 in a forest firing range. The original celebration of…

6 years ago
  • Society

Lithuania to stage military parade in Vilnius to mark army centennial

A military parade is planned to be staged in Vilnius in November to mark the centennial of the Lithuanian state…

6 years ago
  • Society

Lithuania hosting weaponry exhibition Live Firing Show 2018

A three-day international weaponry exhibition starts in Lithuania on Wednesday, organized by the National Defense Foundation and the Lithuanian Riflemen’s…

7 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

Experts: Lithuanians increasingly cognisant of threats and increasingly prepared to defend their homeland

Every second Lithuanian citizen believes that Russia is a large or very large threat, 40% of the public believe that…

7 years ago
  • Defence

Conservative MP proposes tax deduction for riflemen, volunteers buying guns

Lithuania's conservative MP Laurynas Kasčiūnas has proposed a tax deduction for riflemen and volunteer troops purchasing semi-automatic weapons. [...]

7 years ago
  • Defence

In the international conference – society’s role in national defence

Continuing the tradition and carrying out one of the main tasks of Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union (LRU) - educating the society…

7 years ago
  • Society

Amid growing EU control, Lithuania keeps semi-automatic guns with riflemen

As the European Union (EU) decided to step up control of some weapons in the wake of terrorist attacks, Lithuania…

7 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

Reinstating conscription in Lithuania: bringing society back into defence?

In 2015, with the security environment on NATO's eastern frontiers deteriorating as a result of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, Lithuania…

7 years ago
  • Defence

SocDem leader against bids to grant more than 2% of GDP to defense

After Lithuania reaches 2 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) for defense next year, the defense funding should no…

7 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Children from Ukraine attend Young Riflemen’s camp in Lithuania

A group of Ukrainian school children from war-struck Eastern regions are attending a camp of the Lithuanian Young Riflemen's Union.…

7 years ago
  • Society

Politicians consider introducing national security classes at schools

Several ministries and the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union (LRU), a civilian paramilitary organization, are considering introducing national security classes for senior…

7 years ago
  • Defence

Riflemen’s Union should develop network among emigrants – new chief

The Lithuanian Riflemen's Union should unite more than just members living in Lithuania but also include emigrants, says Lieutenant Colonel…

7 years ago
  • Defence

Koryzna proposed as commander of Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union

Defense Minister Raimundas Karoblis proposes to appoint Lieutenant Colonel Gintaras Koryzna as commander of the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union (LRU). [...]

8 years ago
  • Defence

1st riflemen should get permits for semi-automatic guns by summer

Lithuania's parliament adopted amendments allowing members of the Riflemen's Union to keep semi -automatic guns in their homes last summer,…

8 years ago
  • Defence

President glad national minorities join army, riflemen

Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaitė has applauded the response of the country's citizens of Russian and Polish nationality to growing external…

8 years ago
  • Uncategorized

Riflemen’s Union sends electric generators, other aid to Eastern Ukraine

The Lithuanian Riflemen's Union has sent three powerful electric generators, special headsets and other humanitarian aid to people in war-hit…

8 years ago
  • Defence

Riflemen’s Union to step up standards for members

In the wake of discussions about suitability of a riflemen to head one of the units after posing in front…

8 years ago
  • Defence
  • Opinion

Minister of Defence on his plans for national defence infrastructure

Raimundas Karoblis’ name has so far not been well known in Lithuania. A career diplomat with over 20 years of…

8 years ago