What is the reason hawaii and alaska are not considered part of the contiguous united states?

Contiguous means 'sharing a common border; touching' and so Hawaii and Alaska are not considered contiguous because they are not a part of the continental USA. Hawaii is an island and Alaska is connected to Canada- neither actually touch any part of the U.S..

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Explanation:

When the National Rifle Association was officially incorporated on November 16, 1871, its primary goal was to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis". The NRA's website says the organization is "America's longest-standing civil rights organization".