Should i join the NRA ?
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Mark Tyson
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They're not perfect but they're the best we've got. Join, then attach a letter to any contributions you send telling them to stop compromising. Compromise does nothing to our enemies but encourage them. They'll still paint the NRA as the Great Satan no matter how much they concede.
greyhound
Member
Me too. NRA, JPFO, and MCDL (Maryland Citizen's Defense League) member. I make sure to mention all three when I write my leftist Legislators...
chetrogers
Member
Well I signed up for the basic $35 membership..Not sure how long till i get anything in the mail..but i signed up 
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.joe4702
Member
Join.
While the no-compromise, in-your-face attitude of the smaller groups like JPFO and GOA is appealing to many (including me), they just don't have the political clout of the NRA.
While the no-compromise, in-your-face attitude of the smaller groups like JPFO and GOA is appealing to many (including me), they just don't have the political clout of the NRA.
PAshooter
Member
Well put. Me too, BTW.
Those who refuse to join because of the NRA's record of "compromising" on certain issues remind me of an election for public office.
Let's say two candidates are running for president... One has a stated goal of taking all my guns away, and the other has stated they think only some guns should be confiscated. Since I think no guns should be confiscated I simply stay home and vote for neither candidate... leaving the choice completely to others.
My buddy, on the other hand, not only votes for the second candidate, but actively supports him or her with money and volunteer time. Once this candidate has won, my buddy remains active - working within the party to change their stance on guns to a less compromising one, and writing letters to both the (now) president - as an active supporter - and others in power as well.
Which one of us has done more to help the cause of gun rights? Me, because I wouldn't compromise, or my buddy?
patrick jones
Member
YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RCL
Member
Good decision Chet.........
Bravo11
Member
Thats what I do Chet.
Every year I re-up my membership. I'm sure there are advantages to multi-year memberships and even life membership but I'm a one year at a time member.
Don't be bothered by all the send us more money tactics they will use after you get in...it's their job.
Enjoy the magazine and the fact the you are in the NRA.
Every year I re-up my membership. I'm sure there are advantages to multi-year memberships and even life membership but I'm a one year at a time member.
Don't be bothered by all the send us more money tactics they will use after you get in...it's their job.
Enjoy the magazine and the fact the you are in the NRA.
Do it!
I actually just sent in my membership paper today. Wayne LaPierre has totally convinced me that he wants to fight for our 2A rights.
Really, unless 25 bucks is going to break the bank, why not join? You get a magazine, a hat and a cool little sticker to put in your car window.
I actually just sent in my membership paper today. Wayne LaPierre has totally convinced me that he wants to fight for our 2A rights.
Really, unless 25 bucks is going to break the bank, why not join? You get a magazine, a hat and a cool little sticker to put in your car window.
LynnMassGuy
Member
Join. More importantly, join local pro 2nd groups.
Mike Irwin
Member
I'm a Life Member. Also a former employee.
When the situation with my job becomes a little more stable, I'm going to up for Benefactor member, something I should have done a long time ago.
I've got a very bad feeling that the next couple of election cycles aren't going to be especially kind to those of us who like firearms.
When the situation with my job becomes a little more stable, I'm going to up for Benefactor member, something I should have done a long time ago.
I've got a very bad feeling that the next couple of election cycles aren't going to be especially kind to those of us who like firearms.
Cosmoline
Member
Yes. I will say "no" just as soon as the NRA stops being hated and feared so much by our enemies.
But for real action, don't look to them. The NRA is a symbol.
But for real action, don't look to them. The NRA is a symbol.
Denny Hansen
Member
I'm a life member of both the NRA and JPFO.
Join the NRA first because of their political clout, and JPFO second for the work they are doing.
Emails to your reps are all but useless, while letters carry far more weight.
Join.
Write.
Vote.
Denny
Join the NRA first because of their political clout, and JPFO second for the work they are doing.
Emails to your reps are all but useless, while letters carry far more weight.
Join.
Write.
Vote.
Denny
Selfdfenz
Member
Yes become a member. And yes, you may get pizzed at them over something but they carry our water in too many ways to ignore.
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redneck2
Member
After the last election...
when liberals got their head handed to them, one was on TV and said
"The biggest reason we lost was the NRA". Good enough for me.
Why do you think Howard Dean is so, so far left but thinks guns are OK? He may be a flaming liberal but he's not stupid.
For those that think the NRA always caves in.....pal, you got to pick your fights. Try to win 'em all and you won't win any. For those that haven't noticed, there seem to be more and more "right to carry" states. That wouldn't happen without the NRA
Tell people you're a member of one of the other alphabet organizations and they'll say "Huh???
Then tell them you're an NRA member. Bet you don't have to explain that.
when liberals got their head handed to them, one was on TV and said
"The biggest reason we lost was the NRA". Good enough for me.
Why do you think Howard Dean is so, so far left but thinks guns are OK? He may be a flaming liberal but he's not stupid.
For those that think the NRA always caves in.....pal, you got to pick your fights. Try to win 'em all and you won't win any. For those that haven't noticed, there seem to be more and more "right to carry" states. That wouldn't happen without the NRA
Tell people you're a member of one of the other alphabet organizations and they'll say "Huh???
Then tell them you're an NRA member. Bet you don't have to explain that.
capbuster
Member
Yes! I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys firearms and is concerned about preserving our 2nd amendment rights,
StudentoftheGun
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The NRA is by far the most effective representative we have out there for the right to keep and bear arms. Join up. Hmmm...now that I mentioned it...I better re-up.....now where did I put my checkbook.....?
Student
The NRA is by far the most effective representative we have out there for the right to keep and bear arms. Join up. Hmmm...now that I mentioned it...I better re-up.....now where did I put my checkbook.....?
Student
71Commander
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My wife was a member when we met and so was I.
Join the NRA today. And sign up someone else while you're at it.
Join the NRA today. And sign up someone else while you're at it.
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