What are some of those reasons?
I'd also be interested in hearing your issues with GOA.
Well, since I’ve been asked.
First is that I have heard them bash the NRA on multiple occasions. Although I haven’t heard it as much, if at all, in the last 2-3 years or so. And I’ll say its perfectly fine to have those options, and I’m not even going to say they’re wrong, I just don’t like the public infighting between gun rights groups.
Second, is that I have seen them simply make false claims, and take credit for things where their participation is questionable. Most recently I remember getting the email that said bumpstocks were saved by them, neeedless to say I didn’t buy it then and it is now clear they were at least stretching the truth.
Third is some just general isolating crudeness that I don’t care for. The first thing that comes to mind it the absolutely hilarious “if guns kill people, spoons made Rosie O’Donnell fat” T-shirt. Now I get the point, and I’ll admit it’s hilarious but I’d rather have a more respectful and professional image of second amendment activist.
Now these are fairly minor things, which is why I’m an active member. These thing aren’t a huge deal, and I can see where some people wouldn’t care at all about them but I do. At least a little
I’ll also admit the NRA is guilty of committing some of the same things, though I can’t remember them ever bashing another gun rights group, the other two things I’ve certainly seen them (NRA) do. But it seems to be less severe and less frequent, still I wish they would be more professional and less fear mongering themselves.
The SAF and FPC are my two favorite, but let’s just be honest they don’t have the same clout as the NRA. Which is why I give to all. I’ll also say I’m fairly new to the FPC, the others I’ve been with for several years.