Shawn Report post Posted November 22, 2008 I was just wondering how many are not a member of the NRA? And why? I think at these times everybody who gets on this forum should be a member of the NRA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted November 23, 2008 related note: B.O.'s choice for AG has an opinion that the 2nd Amendment is only for those in the military and has nothing to do with private ownership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted November 23, 2008 I'm proud to be a card carrying member of the NRA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted November 23, 2008 There are alternatives if you don't care for the NRA. Gun Owners of America, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted November 23, 2008 I used to be a long time member of NRA, but after I started donating a little money, my mailbox was flooded with letters from NRA begging for more, and it got to be a real turn off. I am all for the 2nd amendment and the effort NRA puts into fighting for our rights, however, sometimes I feel my money is going to somebodies 6 figure salary and all the wining , dining, and back scratching that the big wigs do. I could be wrong, but that is how I feel. With our new nitwit president BO, I feel the time is right to add more "strength in numbers" to our cause, and I will be checking out Gun owners of america for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted November 24, 2008 I just joined, thankfully they called me, I had been meaning to join, I signed up for five years for $100.00. There are very few organizations that actively campaign for gun owners. I am very glad they do, I would rather pay somebody to fight for our gun rights than rely on gun owners. I liken it to the game and fish meetings, only a handful of sportsmen show up to these very important meetings (yes I am one who is absent) I normally have good intentions of showing up....... Redman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoutm Report post Posted November 24, 2008 I too have been turned off with the constant begging but I did renew just last week. In my discussion with them I found out that you can put your phone number on the do not call list and they will not contact you for any reason - so with that I resigned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rugerman Report post Posted November 24, 2008 Same as some here, I let my membership lapse because of the phone calls/junk mail etc.... Actually they had called and wanted more money before my membership renewal arrived! Anyways I am a Life Member now and feel it is THE organization that is making the other side think carefully about the moves they make. All gun owners should consider membership. Now is NOT the time for apathy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted November 24, 2008 I agree 100% with all the "negatives" about being an NRA member. On the flip side I believe they do us gun owners and sportsman a ton more good than harm! There is strength in numbers, and right now we need to be strong! As mentioned if you don't like the NRA then look into Gun Owners of America. Perhaps do both? Just do something! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdog Report post Posted November 24, 2008 I was just wondering how many are not a member of the NRA? And why? I think at these times everybody who gets on this forum should be a member of the NRA. Shawn, are you saying that unless one is a member of the NRA they have no right to post on this site. I hope that is not what you are saying. This site is for opinions, it is an open forum, its not the same as saying if you did not vote then you don't have the right to complain. I feel we do have a responsibility to stand up for our second amendment rights. We can all do that in different ways. Some people may not have the money to join a group like the NRA. All people dont have the extra $60.00 bucks in their pocket to join. Does that mean they don't have the right to speak out on this forum. Those people can help in so many other ways. They can, inform others of their rights and how to stand up for them. They can call their Congress, and Senate reps so they know how their constituents feel. As for me, I am not a member of the NRA. I am currently researching what group I want to join (NRA, SCI, Gun Owners of America), and that will be my Christmas gift from my wife. DD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 I was just wondering how many are not a member of the NRA? And why? I think at these times everybody who gets on this forum should be a member of the NRA. Shawn, are you saying that unless one is a member of the NRA they have no right to post on this site. I hope that is not what you are saying. This site is for opinions, it is an open forum, its not the same as saying if you did not vote then you don't have the right to complain. I feel we do have a responsibility to stand up for our second amendment rights. We can all do that in different ways. Some people may not have the money to join a group like the NRA. All people dont have the extra $60.00 bucks in their pocket to join. Does that mean they don't have the right to speak out on this forum. Those people can help in so many other ways. They can, inform others of their rights and how to stand up for them. They can call their Congress, and Senate reps so they know how their constituents feel. As for me, I am not a member of the NRA. I am currently researching what group I want to join (NRA, SCI, Gun Owners of America), and that will be my Christmas gift from my wife. DD Shawn aint saying people have no right to post on this site for not being a member of the NRA....What he is saying is we as gun owners need to do what ever we can to protect our rights...NRA is well known for doing so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn Report post Posted November 25, 2008 I was just wondering how many are not a member of the NRA? And why? I think at these times everybody who gets on this forum should be a member of the NRA. Shawn, are you saying that unless one is a member of the NRA they have no right to post on this site. I hope that is not what you are saying. This site is for opinions, it is an open forum, its not the same as saying if you did not vote then you don't have the right to complain. I feel we do have a responsibility to stand up for our second amendment rights. We can all do that in different ways. Some people may not have the money to join a group like the NRA. All people dont have the extra $60.00 bucks in their pocket to join. Does that mean they don't have the right to speak out on this forum. Those people can help in so many other ways. They can, inform others of their rights and how to stand up for them. They can call their Congress, and Senate reps so they know how their constituents feel. As for me, I am not a member of the NRA. I am currently researching what group I want to join (NRA, SCI, Gun Owners of America), and that will be my Christmas gift from my wife. DD All am am saying is the next 4 years could be tough on us as gun owners and there are strength in numbers. A one year memberbership is $35 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdog Report post Posted November 25, 2008 I was just wondering how many are not a member of the NRA? And why? I think at these times everybody who gets on this forum should be a member of the NRA. Shawn, are you saying that unless one is a member of the NRA they have no right to post on this site. I hope that is not what you are saying. This site is for opinions, it is an open forum, its not the same as saying if you did not vote then you don't have the right to complain. I feel we do have a responsibility to stand up for our second amendment rights. We can all do that in different ways. Some people may not have the money to join a group like the NRA. All people dont have the extra $60.00 bucks in their pocket to join. Does that mean they don't have the right to speak out on this forum. Those people can help in so many other ways. They can, inform others of their rights and how to stand up for them. They can call their Congress, and Senate reps so they know how their constituents feel. As for me, I am not a member of the NRA. I am currently researching what group I want to join (NRA, SCI, Gun Owners of America), and that will be my Christmas gift from my wife. DD All am am saying is the next 4 years could be tough on us as gun owners and there are strength in numbers. A one year memberbership is $35 I am with you man. The key is sticking together. The next four years will be the hardest on our rights. It is amazing to me that some gun owners / hunters think that Obama and his administration wont try to take our right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted November 28, 2008 This is long, but well worth watching! Pay paticular attention to the part about "Unity" and "joining an orginization". http://shock.military.com/Shock/videos.do?...7117&page=5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbass Report post Posted December 2, 2008 Specifically, what rights do you expect President Obama to take away? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
