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LaPierre , Cox and Hammer.Shut down LaPierre and I'll consider it
Legit question. What do you think would happen if the NRA was no more? Would that create room for a leaner, more focused lobby group or would that mean the end of powerful 2A lobby groups?
I've always been on the fence about donating to them. In one hand, I can see that having an organized and dedicated lobbyist for 2A rights makes sense. On the other, all the recent news about gross mismanagement of funds makes me think that donations aren't being spent as best they could to fight the good fight. I don't want to line a millionaire's pocket under the guise that he's doing everything he can for the cause when all he's doing is furthering his own.
Whatever happened to send us money,
and we will send you a hat?View attachment 282686
As a loyal NRA supporter, who has given thousands to the cause, I told them that North made the accusation, it can't be ignored. A full fiscal accounting must take place. Following that the fate of LaPierre and others should be clear. If there are issues yes his time would be up but I want to see the fiscal report first. In any event the NRA must go on until a more powerful organization can take their place and I'm not sure that is possible. We must really be mindful. I also joined G.O.A. this week so I'm NRA proud, G.O.A.L. and G.O.A. and a 2A Soldier, albeit an aging one.I guess from this the NRA is going to close down
if we don't give them more money to fight the
closing. Whatever happened to send us money,
and we will send you a hat?View attachment 282686
As a loyal NRA supporter, who has given thousands to the cause, I told them that North made the accusation, it can't be ignored. A full fiscal accounting must take place. Following that the fate of LaPierre and others should be clear. If there are issues yes his time would be up but I want to see the fiscal report first. In any event the NRA must go on until a more powerful organization can take their place and I'm not sure that is possible. We must really be mindful. I also joined G.O.A. this week so I'm NRA proud, G.O.A.L. and G.O.A. and a 2A Soldier, albeit an aging one.
There is NO WAY the NRA is GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.
They just want to try some new marketing...
With 100,000,000 + gun owners with an average of 7-10 guns each
Shut down LaPierre and I'll consider it
Legit question. What do you think would happen if the NRA was no more? Would that create room for a leaner, more focused lobby group or would that mean the end of powerful 2A lobby groups?
I've always been on the fence about donating to them. In one hand, I can see that having an organized and dedicated lobbyist for 2A rights makes sense. On the other, all the recent news about gross mismanagement of funds makes me think that donations aren't being spent as best they could to fight the good fight. I don't want to line a millionaire's pocket under the guise that he's doing everything he can for the cause when all he's doing is furthering his own.
Legit question. What do you think would happen if the NRA was no more? Would that create room for a leaner, more focused lobby group or would that mean the end of powerful 2A lobby groups?
I've always been on the fence about donating to them. In one hand, I can see that having an organized and dedicated lobbyist for 2A rights makes sense. On the other, all the recent news about gross mismanagement of funds makes me think that donations aren't being spent as best they could to fight the good fight. I don't want to line a millionaire's pocket under the guise that he's doing everything he can for the cause when all he's doing is furthering his own.
Fear mongering is the basis for 95% of their ad campaigns.
It would be bad for gunnies if the NRA were to no longer exist. For one thing, statutes sometimes defer to the NRA. For instance, in RI, the concealed carry shooting test is done under the supervision of an NRA instructor. Who would fill that void if the NRA leaves? The remaining state NRA affiliate? The cops? No one? Constitutional carry isn't coming to RI anytime soon so forget raising that argument. And what about all the classes the NRA runs? And competitions?
I personally think the NRA should downsize and slim down its spending rather than cease to exist.
Legally isn't it already? Isn't there both a 501(c)(3) and a 501(c)(4)?Maybe split into two? Educational arm with instructors, etc. And then the lobbiest political coat tails and bells arm. ?
Legally isn't it already? Isn't there both a 501(c)(3) and a 501(c)(4)?
Unfortunately most shooting clubs require you to be a member.Legit question. What do you think would happen if the NRA was no more? Would that create room for a leaner, more focused lobby group or would that mean the end of powerful 2A lobby groups?
I've always been on the fence about donating to them. In one hand, I can see that having an organized and dedicated lobbyist for 2A rights makes sense. On the other, all the recent news about gross mismanagement of funds makes me think that donations aren't being spent as best they could to fight the good fight. I don't want to line a millionaire's pocket under the guise that he's doing everything he can for the cause when all he's doing is furthering his own.