A National Rifle Associate employee accidentally shot himself while doing firearms training at the organization's headquarters, police say.

The 46-year-old man was attending a training at the National Firearm Museum's shooting range. As he did so, the weapon accidentally fired, injuring the man's lower body.

News4 has reached out to the NRA for comment, but has not received an immediate response.

After police consulted with the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, no charges are expected, police said.

The National Firearms Museum is owned and operated by the NRA and it is located within the organization's headquarters in Fairfax. "They also tell you a lot about the shooter who has one in terms of character, or at least that's our opinion".

Poster Comment:

"I didn't know it was loaded."