CHRONICcartman
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- Mar 26, 2015
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So you quit supporting a gun rights organization because they supported a pro gun politician?When the NRA fought to maintain their multi-generational support of Harry Reid, was when I parted company with them. They claim they are a single issue group and Reid was good for things like public ranges. The harm Reid has done to America and his solid support for Socialist issues far outweighed any good he may have done for gun owners in only his home State.
What would be your motivation to join such a national organization (what are you looking for)?
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For the average member, I'd have to say there's very little in the way of tangible things to expect from the NRA. They apparently do have a most effective Second Amendment congressional lobbying organization (source: every Democratic candidate running for a national office...'nuf said). And I'd have to say that's the main reason I became a life member (and bought one for my grandson). If your idea is to try to support and sustain the 2nd Amendment, then the NRA is a good choice but certainly not your only choice. I also support Gun Owners of America (GOA), which is a pretty effective (& vocal) 2A organization. And there are others at both the national level as well as the state level. Of course, the NRA also offer firearms training and instructor certifications (etc.) if that's an area of interest to you. But to ask, "what am I buying or paying for?" As I said, you're either paying for 'not much' OR you're paying to help protect a God-given, inalienable right that an unruly government would take away from you.
ETA: For those of you who elect to not support the NRA for whatever reason (your choice, of course), what 2A organization do you support? At least recommend to the OP who you view as worthy of your support ($$).
I support and donate to GOA. NRA has put too many knives in the backs of gun owners for me to ever trust them again.
It pisses off the liberals.
I am surprised to hear about phone calls. I have never received a single call from the NRA. Not even one.