NRA worthless?
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Support and join the NRA. This organization has done more to support the "Right To Bear Arms" than a thousand critics combined!!!
I just don't get it why some gun people criticize this group. While not perfect....they have done A LOT of good for our cause.
Can you think of any other individual/group that is doing more to advance 2nd amendment rights?
I just don't get it why some gun people criticize this group. While not perfect....they have done A LOT of good for our cause.
Can you think of any other individual/group that is doing more to advance 2nd amendment rights?
The Lone Haranguer
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If you don't want to receive mailings or calls, I'm sure there is a box you can uncheck somewhere. 
And to say they are not really "needed" just because there is a momentary "lull" at the federal level at this time ignores the fact that there are 50 states trying to introduce or pass anti-gun and anti-hunting legislation at a given moment. (Yes, 50.)
And to say they are not really "needed" just because there is a momentary "lull" at the federal level at this time ignores the fact that there are 50 states trying to introduce or pass anti-gun and anti-hunting legislation at a given moment. (Yes, 50.)jad0110
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Me too. Dare I say, sounds like the OP may have experienced an attempted fishing scam. You know, where a "representative" of such and such reputable organization calls and asks for a credit card donation, or your "bank" calls asking for your account number and PIN because they lost it. Turns out to be some low life scumbag that empties your bank account.
I donate every now and then, but I don't do it when I'm called. I'll always look up the phone # myself, or go to the website directly.
The NRA is our best and strongest advocate. A strong NRA is in our interests. To say Obama hasn't done anything negative towards gun rights is completely foolish. Those Supreme Court appointees will hurt liberty for a generation. And Fast and Furious was a set up towards much deeper and draconian gun laws. The program just didn't work as The Great One intended. Very disappointing OP. Open your eyes.
redneck2
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After reading some of the "wisdom" here, my sig line appears to become more and more relevant...
bikerdoc
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I'll stand by the NRA, despite minor warts and all.
alsaqr
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i've been an NRA member for over 50 years. If there were no NRA you could not own an air rifle in the US today. Each NRA funds drive nets about one million dollars. Only about ten percent of NRA members ever contribute one cent to the ILA or PVF.
i just love it when gunowners break bad on the NRA. They complain about the threats to their "gun rights" but refuse to contribute the price of a premium six pak of beer to help secure those rights: Go figure.
i just love it when gunowners break bad on the NRA. They complain about the threats to their "gun rights" but refuse to contribute the price of a premium six pak of beer to help secure those rights: Go figure.
Iam a legal alien residing in the US and come from a country where legal gun ownership is nearly impossible. I feel very fortunate to call America home and appreciate the rights that are extended to me. I also happen to be more of a liberal than most(can't vote so I am harmless). The NRA is one of the few organizations that I contribute to. My appreciation of an organization that defends rights that I enjoy outweighs my somewhat liberal leanings.
No other country has the NRA. No other countries enjoy the firearm freedoms we have here in the USA. No one MAKE'S you contribute or join. So you people who think the NRA membership is not worth the price of a box of ammo, move to another country and see how you like thier rules and regulations.
I'll never join the NRA. I noticed at a certain point that they participate in writng anti gun legislation. This has several problems, the first one being obvious- they should be fighting this legislation, rallying their members. I realize they claim to "soften the blow" but I reject this explanation.
The second, and bigger problem, is that they act much like unions "bargaining on our behalf" except that I , as a gun owner, never joined, and don't want to join, and I don't want them bargaining away my rights for me. The politicians then get to claim that "The NRA endorses this legislation" which is a HUGE enabler for them to do this sort of thing.
This reminds me of another problem. Many people think that sending a check to the NRA ="fighting for our rights," as if this is the only way to do so. I encourage people to get out and personally take action. And due to the reasons mentioned above, I believe that you are actually contributing to a group that diverts your energy that could be used in better ways.
I think they are a "Judas Goat." (google it)
The second, and bigger problem, is that they act much like unions "bargaining on our behalf" except that I , as a gun owner, never joined, and don't want to join, and I don't want them bargaining away my rights for me. The politicians then get to claim that "The NRA endorses this legislation" which is a HUGE enabler for them to do this sort of thing.
This reminds me of another problem. Many people think that sending a check to the NRA ="fighting for our rights," as if this is the only way to do so. I encourage people to get out and personally take action. And due to the reasons mentioned above, I believe that you are actually contributing to a group that diverts your energy that could be used in better ways.
I think they are a "Judas Goat." (google it)
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gwarslayer
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all i got to say on all of this is wow lolololololololololololol
Springwalk:
If it were not for the NRA, you wouldn't have a gun to talk about on this forum. You need to read more. If you don't like the solicitations, throw them out.
I figure you're a young person and don't remember the major attacks on your rights. It's too bad. I feel sorry for you, and for those who listen to you.
You are not the first person to be exercising your right to bear arms and shifting the cost to people like me.
Proud Benefactor Member of the NRA and gun owner.
If it were not for the NRA, you wouldn't have a gun to talk about on this forum. You need to read more. If you don't like the solicitations, throw them out.
I figure you're a young person and don't remember the major attacks on your rights. It's too bad. I feel sorry for you, and for those who listen to you.
You are not the first person to be exercising your right to bear arms and shifting the cost to people like me.
Proud Benefactor Member of the NRA and gun owner.
This is absolutely false. We very possibly wouldn't have the 1968 legislation that they helped write, because without their (eta replacing endorsement with)involvement the politicians would have had a much harder time getting away with it.
Oh crud, am I in a forum argument now? I didn't want to do that :/
I would say the way the left gripes and complains about how much influence the NRA has in Washington shows it is at least doing its job. That is worth the price of admission to me. Defending out rights against a government that historically doesn't want us to have them is hardly, "crying wolf" as the OP would have you believe. He conveniently ignores the fact we have had Democrat controlled Congress with republican Presidents and republican Presidents who have cut deals at our expense with those Congress. There have been NUMEROUS attacks on the 2nd amendment during the Bush years and every single year. The OP needs to do his homework.
matrem
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I'm aware of two reasons to not join N.R.A.
1. One is not interested in, or even against true freedom.
2. One is naive and doesn't realize what they do, and what's really at stake.
1. One is not interested in, or even against true freedom.
2. One is naive and doesn't realize what they do, and what's really at stake.
jcwit
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I suppose its all right to feel the way you do. So far there has been enough of us to carry those that feel the way you do on our backs and with our moneys without your support.
When this fails to be the case, you will turn in or register your firearms just as the rest of us will do.
Till then, enjoy the freedoms we provide for you.
PowerG
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I certainly disagree with some of the things they've done, and they have had me completely exasperated at times, but there are other times when they have been absolutely vital in preserving 2A rights. Definitely worth a membership.
lloveless
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LKB3rd, GCA was in 1968. The people who headed up the NRA then are gone. GET OVER IT. It was a long time ago. This is now and for the last 30 years at least they worked tirelessly to gain rights. Such as ccw in most states now. I respectfully request that if you don't like the NRA or contribute to another 2nd amendment organization that you go a head and turn in your guns. YOU DON'T DESERVE THEM. You are either with us or against us. Your choice.
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Maybe if you follow this website you will not be as likely to make stupid posts about the value of the NRA.
http://www.nraila.org/
http://www.nraila.org/
Read the NY Times editorial page. That would be the view without tireless advocacy for the RKBA. Only O/U shotguns for the rich and famous to play birdie hunter.
Recall the during the administration before the current one, the President was for signing a renewal of the AWB. It was grass level pressure on the Congress that insured the bill didn't get to him. That pressure comes from the NRA and good state organizations.
Recall the during the administration before the current one, the President was for signing a renewal of the AWB. It was grass level pressure on the Congress that insured the bill didn't get to him. That pressure comes from the NRA and good state organizations.
The Lone Haranguer
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This is a good point. Other than the generic term "gun lobby," the NRA is the only gun rights organization they mention by name. That shows how much they hate and fear them.jon_in_wv said:
sgtstryker
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Happy New Year to all. If you are a gun owner, you should be an NRA member. I've been a member since 1976, even through my active duty years when pay wasn't too high. I'm up to the Benefactor level now, thank goodness. They aren't perfect. But they stand for EVERYONE's right to own a firearm in this country. Never under estimate the enemy. The present administration is the enemy in this fight. A second term will show you nay sayers..please pay attention to what has been said on this thread.
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