Wayne La Pierre resigns from the NRA

[Gordo]

https://www.texasguntalk.com/threads/wayne-la-pierre-resigns-from-the-nra.122958/

Um, why did you post a link to the thread you posted the link in?

 

[DoubleDuty]

I was reading some articles yesterday where it stated the bean counters were putting his charges on others cards and then doing some vague invoicing to cover some of his expenses. Sounds like the executives have been in on this for years. Wayne may be leaving and will be an overall scapegoat but it appears the corruption still exists.

Not only that they had convicted felons in some key management positions. And were hiding expenses through Ackerman McQueen. They flat out stole the members money.

 

[DoubleDuty]

NRA’s ex-CFO testified he charged group for his Texas to Virginia commute for 3 years

Wilson “Woody” Phillips, the first defendant to testify in the civil trial against the NRA, also said he received at least $150,000 in compensation after leaving the organization.

www.nbcnews.com

He's one of the felons

 

[benenglish]

I won't repeat the story again but it was clear to the old-time NRA staff, the ones who administered training and competition, that the organization was rotting from the top down all the way back in the mid-1980s. There had been a change in executive culture after the Cincinnati revolt. The folks clawing their way back to power weren't gun guys. They were generic, interchangeable executive types in suits. The competition guys, especially, were unable to conceal their disgust, their complete lack of respect for the new guys who were taking over.

I've stuck up for the NRA in the past. Some of what they do is good. But now I'm beginning to think this dumpster fire is going to bring down the good parts of the NRA, too. If that happens, things will get interesting in many quarters. How many clubs require NRA membership for insurance purposes? How many states require NRA certs to be considered for certain work? If the NRA dies completely, a lot of folks whose livelihood or avocation depends on the bureaucratic structures established by the NRA over the last 100 years will get caught between a large rock and a very hard place.

 

[TX oddball]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I read interviews in the past with former spokesmen, various board members, stating that LaPierre was not a shooter or a real gun enthusiast. One guy was relating a time when he took Wayne to an outdoor range and was kind of surprised that he was somewhat awkward with the rifles; it was clear LaPierre was not entirely comfortable or confident when handling the firearms. The man was basically a lobbyist/politician, nothing like Colion Noir or similar.

 

[DoubleDuty]

I won't repeat the story again but it was clear to the old-time NRA staff, the ones who administered training and competition, that the organization was rotting from the top down all the way back in the mid-1980s. There had been a change in executive culture after the Cincinnati revolt. The folks clawing their way back to power weren't gun guys. They were generic, interchangeable executive types in suits. The competition guys, especially, were unable to conceal their disgust, their complete lack of respect for the new guys who were taking over.

I've stuck up for the NRA in the past. Some of what they do is good. But now I'm beginning to think this dumpster fire is going to bring down the good parts of the NRA, too. If that happens, things will get interesting in many quarters. How many clubs require NRA membership for insurance purposes? How many states require NRA certs to be considered for certain work? If the NRA dies completely, a lot of folks whose livelihood or avocation depends on the bureaucratic structures established by the NRA over the last 100 years will get caught between a large rock and a very hard place.

Unfortunately that's what happens when members don't have control of their own organization. And the board of directors is really an unmanageable mess basically to keep the corrupt in control and for show.

 

[deemus]

Wayne admits his sins.

NRA head Wayne LaPierre, testifying at corruption trial, confirms details of lavish lifestyle — NBC News

In testimony Friday morning, the longtime chief of the gun rights organization confirmed that he used the group’s resources on private planes, family trips and gifts for friends.

apple.news

 

[DoubleDuty]

What about the corrupt that let him do it?

 

[V-Tach]

Been getting daily robo calls from "non profit".....I don't answer and they don't leave a message but looking up the number it's the NRA.....

Their donations are down....way down.........

Now Charles Cotton has to go...............

 

[leVieux]

Wayne admits his sins.

NRA head Wayne LaPierre, testifying at corruption trial, confirms details of lavish lifestyle — NBC News

In testimony Friday morning, the longtime chief of the gun rights organization confirmed that he used the group’s resources on private planes, family trips and gifts for friends.

apple.news

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Gee. . . . .

Yet, they wonder that many of us quit ‘’donating’’ !

leVieux

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[DoubleDuty]

Been getting daily robo calls from "non profit".....I don't answer and they don't leave a message but looking up the number it's the NRA.....

Their donations are down....way down.........

Now Charles Cotton has to go...............

He isn't the only one

 

[Bozz10mm]

Is the NRA going to replace Lapierre with Charles Cotton? Haven't they learned anything?

 

[DoubleDuty]

Is the NRA going to replace Lapierre with Charles Cotton? Haven't they learned anything?

The membership has to make it clear that all of them have to go. They abetted the corruption.

 

[surevaliance]

NRA implemented, sponsored and supported the most draconian anti-American laws.

 

[Cool 'Horn Luke]

NRA implemented, sponsored and supported the most draconian anti-American laws.

"Implemented"? Poor vocabulary or do you actually believe that? If you do believe that, please provide some sources.

 

[surevaliance]

When the NRA Supported Gun Control

The organization changed its stance in the 1970s

time.com

The NRA assisted Roosevelt in drafting the 1934 National Firearms Act and the 1938 Gun Control Act, the first federal gun control laws. These laws placed heavy taxes and regulation requirements on firearms that were associated with crime, such as machine guns, sawed-off shotguns and silencers. Gun sellers and owners were required to register with the federal government and felons were banned from owning weapons. Not only was the legislation unanimously upheld by the Supreme Court in 1939, but Karl T. Frederick, the president of the NRA, testified before Congress stating, “I have never believed in the general practice of carrying weapons. I do not believe in the general promiscuous toting of guns. I think it should be sharply restricted and only under licenses.”

 

[leVieux]

When the NRA Supported Gun Control

The organization changed its stance in the 1970s

time.com

The NRA assisted Roosevelt in drafting the 1934 National Firearms Act and the 1938 Gun Control Act, the first federal gun control laws. These laws placed heavy taxes and regulation requirements on firearms that were associated with crime, such as machine guns, sawed-off shotguns and silencers. Gun sellers and owners were required to register with the federal government and felons were banned from owning weapons. Not only was the legislation unanimously upheld by the Supreme Court in 1939, but Karl T. Frederick, the president of the NRA, testified before Congress stating, “I have never believed in the general practice of carrying weapons. I do not believe in the general promiscuous toting of guns. I think it should be sharply restricted and only under licenses.”

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What A-holes ‘’thought’’, and allowing that to influence laws, surely seems like ‘’infringing’’, doesn’t it ?

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[Cool 'Horn Luke]

From March's edition of "1st Freedom"

Can you believe the audacity and set of nuts on this guy? You'd think he would've just stepped away quietly.

 

[leVieux]

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! TYRANT !

Self-serving EGOTIST !

For the TX State FONRA Sponsors Banquet in Austin 30 years ago, we were told of a ”Special VIP Guest”, so we thought Heston or Reagan.

“Hail to the Chief” blared & in strode WlP in one of his $7K Italian suits.

I knew right then that our NRA was in big trouble!

leVieux

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[seeker_two]

From March's edition of "1st Freedom"
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Can you believe the audacity and set of nuts on this guy? You'd think he would've just stepped away quietly.

Not surprising. NRA magazines often have free targets inside.....