How Effective Has GOA Been for Us?

[CU74]

Once was a GOA member/contributor. The more I learned, the more I disliked and I let my membership lapse. I'm a member of the NRA, SAF, CCRKBA and my state rifle association. I make contributions to the latter three.

 

[RockyMtnTactical]

NRA does a lot of work on the ground it seems. GOA does a fantastic job getting people to write their congressmen with the easy form letters. I like both organizations.

NRA is probably the best weapon we have. EVERYONE who owns a gun should be a member.

 

[JohnKSa]

...the main purpose of GOA was to try to denigrate the NRA.

That's my take too.

Some organizations stand on their record of success.

Others seem to be primarily involved in explaining why other organizations aren't worth supporting in an attempt to redirect membership dollars.

I wouldn't discourage people who already support the truly effective organizations from joining organizations like GOA in addition to the ones they already support, but I wouldn't recommend that they join GOA instead of joining one of the more effective gun advocacy groups.

 

[Weevil]

Well one thing to ask yourself is this.


If the GOA suddenly disappeared how would it effect us in the coming political fight over a new AWB?

Now what if the NRA wasn't there?


Like them or agree with them 100% or not the NRA is our big dog in the fight, the GOA while more radical which appeals to some is small potatoes by comparison.

 

[xfyrfiter]

The NRA is the only gun rights org that has the ILA and not only should you join NRA, if possible, you should contribute to the ILA, that is the only moneys that get used for the 2nd fight. You can opt out of all paper except renewal notices at your request. I don't think you can stop GOA and their money requests, as they are always sending e-mails.,

 

[LubeckTech]

Does NSSF do much politically??

 

[NaturalDefensiveRights]

NRA's solution to school shootings is armed guards, not repealing CCW laws for schools. NRA supported the 1968 gun control act. Don't put all your eggs into one basket.