Bruce Stern (1943–2007) was an American attorney, photographer, and gun collector. He served on the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association.
Stern graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1964 and earned his J.D. at NYU, and his Masters degree at the University of Bridgeport. A Captain in the U.S. Army, Mr. Stern was a Vietnam veteran, serving at Long Binh, and was a member of American Legion Post 141. In addition to his legal career, Stern was the founder and president of the Coalition of Connecticut Sportsmen, and a contributing writer to its magazine, Hook 'N' Bullet. He died on July 18, 2007. Stern was perhaps best known for having a very large gun collection, which grossed a record-breaking $12.7 million at auction after his death. This auction also included items from other esteemed collectors
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