NRA Golden Eagles

[AJGUNNER]

Lots of great points shared by Contender---thanks for sticking your neck out, hopefully some that were overly soured might second guess their stance.

Personally I am a life member and as everyone else fairly soured/pissed, and mostly because of the total lack of ANYTHING they could have done in Oregon. We had a voter passed ban on all sort of firearms rights. This passed by a very slim margin (I believe 49 to 51 percent)---that close. Now had the NRA spent one red cent in Oregon, it might have swayed enough people to vote the other way. There was never a single radio spot or TV commercial from our side. But boy oh boy was there plenty of money spent by the anti's to do nothing but spew lies about how this measure was going to stop all "gun violence". Basically by not disputing any of the lies, those folks that were on the fence just believed the lies and went right along with the rest of the flock. Oh boy---a back ground check and safety class before buying and having to pay for a second background check should most certainly stop the 12-25yo gang boys from getting their hands on firearms. I was rumored that the NRA didn't want to spend any money in Oregon because they wanted to have the funds to fight it in court if it passed. Well guess what, it did pass and has been nothing but a giant PITA money pit legal battle since.

Please keep the Chinese made knives, hats, range bags, and all other junk. Please use my money to fight the fight!

 

[Joey]

I wasn't among the 1 million + that quit the NRA over what was going on, I stuck with them as far as my dues go. But I wasn't giving my hard-earned money to enrich someone else. I gave enough of that in taxes every month. And once burned, twice shy.
Wayne's shenanigans cost the members millions in lawyer's fees, and still is to a lesser extent. I just want to be sure my money is being used for what it was intended.

 

[Yaworski]

Now had the NRA spent one red cent in Oregon, it might have swayed enough people to vote the other way.

Things may have changed but every state has an NRA affiliate organization and NRA usually doesn't get involved with state level battles unless the state organization asks for help.

So the question you need to ask is why wasn't the state affiliate doing anything?

Are you a member of the state affiliate? Did you do anything? Was there any organized opposition?

People like to point the finger at the NRA without understanding what is going on.

 

[blume357]

My state affiliate keeps wanted me to buy a raffle ticket to try and win a gun... different gun just about every week.
I had a worst taste a few years ago with my state NRA representative who was buddies with the most hypocritical state senator we have ever had.... he professed supporting the 2nd and would even submit a pro gun bill... but what we discovered was he was on the legal committee to first review the bill and would actually vote against it... Another senator proposed a pro gun bill and I sent this senator an email asking him to support the bill and he sent me the most insulting and abusive email I've ever gotten..... he got his revenge it seems in that he was instrumental in killing S.C. Grassroots....

Now as for the NRA and their solicitations... the only real issue I have with their freebees is they are almost always made in China.... who came up with that convoluted marketing plan?

 

[AJGUNNER]

Things may have changed but every state has an NRA affiliate organization and NRA usually doesn't get involved with state level battles unless the state organization asks for help.

So the question you need to ask is why wasn't the state affiliate doing anything?

Are you a member of the state affiliate?

I have no knowledge of any state affiliate.

Did you do anything?

I contacted several friends and associates that I know ride the line in the firearms issues. I forwarded a video made by a local sheriff with the law enforcements position on why it was a bad bill. I talked with several rural neighbors that have highly liberal/anti gun rights views and explained in person why this was a bad bill.

Was there any organized opposition?

As far as I know there was ZERO organized opposition.

People like to point the finger at the NRA without understanding what is going on.

 

[Joey]

My state affiliate keeps wanted me to buy a raffle ticket to try and win a gun... different gun just about every week.
I had a worst taste a few years ago with my state NRA representative who was buddies with the most hypocritical state senator we have ever had.... he professed supporting the 2nd and would even submit a pro gun bill... but what we discovered was he was on the legal committee to first review the bill and would actually vote against

Probably the same person who sends dream catchers made in China asking for donations for the Sioux Nation!!!!

 

[Yaworski]

The Oregon State Shooting Association (OSSA) is the official state affiliate of the NRA (Member Number T0012) and CMP (Member Number 066035), and is the only statewide promoter of the NRA's Eddie Eagle program and is the NRA recognized governing body for State Championship Matches.

 

[gunman42782]

I am an Endowment Life Member. And yes, I too feel betrayed by what they allowed LaPierre to get away with. He's gone, and I hope the NRA will regain the respect they once had in the pro-Second Amendment world. In the meantime, until I feel like they are actively working for us, instead of against us, I have felt more likely to contribute to GOA. I get 10 times more email alerts from GOA about pending legislation and gun issues than I do from the NRA. It seems like they have taken over the job the NRA once had, or at least are more serious about it.

 

[TheDoubleD]

I am a life member. Only source of info on NRA is the Rifleman every month. Nothing else. Hardly read it as it mostly nothing but glorified rewrites of press releases from advertisers. A few historical reports. Six weeks to a month old 2nd Amendment news.

I used to get ILA weekly updates in email, but those disappeared a long time ago.

Second amendment news, I get that from YouTube influencers now. Current court Actions or lobbying efforts seem have the support of all the various 2nd amendment lobby groups, but rarely does the support list include the NRA.

Curious one this week. Seem support for removing suppressors from NFA was imminent. Suddenly that was dead when a single politician jumped with the support of Chris Cox' lobby group and every thing ground to a halt.

Haven't seen the details yet-don't really know Cox's reasoning-but seemed odd he was the single 2nd Amendment lobbyist group opposed the bill and all the other groups were supporting the bill. Yes Cox is no longer with the NRA, but his influence still carries over. The NRA did not itself show up pro or con- so far as I have seen now.

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

Early in my career, when I didn't have much extra money, a life membership was $300. They had a sort of pay-as-you go option; I think they called it a "provisional" life membership that converted to regular full life when you paid it off. The payments were $25/quarter for 3 years. I started that in 1981 and paid it off in 1984. They haven't bothered me much over the years, I get the AR magazine every month and usually a piece or two of mail near election time, but that's about it. Although I vaguely remember telling them to stop calling me about 30 years ago.

Currently:

If it is currently discounted $500 to $1000, I'm not too sure about the deal I got:

And I never got no stinkin' jacket

Of course... I sure wouldn't fit into a jacket that was the right size in 1984

 

[Joey]

I am a life member. Only source of info on NRA is the Rifleman every month. Nothing else. Hardly read it as it mostly nothing but glorified rewrites of press releases from advertisers. A few historical reports. Six weeks to a month old 2nd Amendment news.

I used to get ILA weekly updates in email, but those disappeared a long time ago.

Second amendment news, I get that from YouTube influencers now. Current court Actions or lobbying efforts seem have the support of all the various 2nd amendment lobby groups, but rarely does the support list include the NRA.

Curious one this week. Seem support for removing suppressors from NFA was imminent. Suddenly that was dead when a single politician jumped with the support of Chris Cox' lobby group and every thing ground to a halt.

Haven't seen the details yet-don't really know Cox's reasoning-but seemed odd he was the single 2nd Amendment lobbyist group opposed the bill and all the other groups were supporting the bill. Yes Cox is no longer with the NRA, but his influence still carries over. The NRA did not itself show up pro or con- so far as I have seen now.

Here is a good article on Cox

Sources Say Chris Cox and Rep Kustoff Want Suppressors On the NFA

The Hearing Protection Act (HPA) might be in trouble in the House Ways and Means Committee, and anti-gun lobbyists are NOT the ones holding it up. Take Action!

www.ammoland.com

 

[Slyk Willy]

Woo Hooo! I also have been nominated to the prestigious NRA Golden Eagles and got a certificate!
Many years ago I joined and later became a life member. I have a couple of the doo-dahs that they send out but they weren't the reason I joined.
I joined the NRA. Not the president of, nor the CEO of, nor any other person with-in the NRA. I joined the organization. Yes I voted for reformers.
I still believe they have my interests as a gun owner at the core of their mission.
I choose not to reply to the solicitation just received (just cause I didn't feel like it.)

 

[Yaworski]

I called NRA to get a new ID card since I lost my wallet (related elsewhere). The call first went to an admitted "professional fund raiser" who tried to pry some money out of me. Then I got forwarded to a "membership specialist" who took my request (eight to ten weeks for a new card. LOL) and then tried to talk me into an Endowment membership. She kept pushing so I finally hung up.

 

[Yaworski]

I wish that I had signed up both of my kids as Junior Life Members but about ten years ago, I signed both up as Life Members for $300 each. I think that I paid $500 for life around 1985.

 

[Joey]

I am a life member. Only source of info on NRA is the Rifleman every month. Nothing else. Hardly read it as it mostly nothing but glorified rewrites of press releases from advertisers. A few historical reports. Six weeks to a month old 2nd Amendment news.

I used to get ILA weekly updates in email, but those disappeared a long time ago.

Second amendment news, I get that from YouTube influencers now. Current court Actions or lobbying efforts seem have the support of all the various 2nd amendment lobby groups, but rarely does the support list include the NRA.

Curious one this week. Seem support for removing suppressors from NFA was imminent. Suddenly that was dead when a single politician jumped with the support of Chris Cox' lobby group and every thing ground to a halt.

Haven't seen the details yet-don't really know Cox's reasoning-but seemed odd he was the single 2nd Amendment lobbyist group opposed the bill and all the other groups were supporting the bill. Yes Cox is no longer with the NRA, but his influence still carries over. The NRA did not itself show up pro or con- so far as I have seen now.

Here's another good article. Those in Rep Kustoff Pushings district need to jump on this.

Gun Rights Advocates Clash Over HPA - Survival World

Gun rights advocates across the country have rallied for years behind the Hearing Protection Act (HPA), a bill that would remove firearm suppressors from the

www.survivalworld.com

 

[blackhawkshooter]

I don't want the freebies. I also don't want the flood of donation requests.

In addition, we all know what Wayne did with our donations.

Wayne is gone !

 

[sceva]

I am in my early 70's and while I can afford a life membership it's really not cost effective. Even at 500 off ($1000) at the current yearly rate that's 20 years + renewing a year at a time. I normally renew for 3 years at a time and figure to renew again at the end if that time health permitting.

Not just an NRA thing, I considered making my OGCA membership a lifetime one but again even a senior life membership is $700 so it makes more sense fiscally to me to go 3 years at a time.

I am a life member of the Bentonville Anti-Horse Thief Society; Bentonville, Ohio in Adams County though.

 

[Yaworski]

Wayne is gone !

The ghost of Wayne is still on the board.

 

[hittman]

Y'all dont have to justify not contributing. Just say you don't wanna give or don't comment at all. Not difficult really.

 

[Cholo]

Y'all dont have to justify not contributing. Just say you don't wanna give or don't comment at all. Not difficult really.

It happens every-single-time!

It's like the saying:

In 5 seconds how can you tell if someone's a vegan?

Oh, they'll tell you!