Contact the NRA

I am a Benefactor member, and have done the Golden Eagles and other things. I called today and after getting ahold of someone told them plainly that I would be seeking the resignation of any board member that supports the statement made.

Their response: We don't give a fuck.... Just not in so many words.

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Originally Posted by bellavite1

I sent them an email with a piece of my mind...in short SHAME ON THE NRA!

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Unless you included your credit card number, my guess is your email went directly to the recycle bin.

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Originally Posted by Hoser

It was a tactical move on their part. Get the ATF to review the legality instead of politicians.

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Advocacy groups should not make suggestions of even remotely removing or degrading their position of their constituents.

They should have said, NO!!, there is nothing that can be done. Stop crying over spilt milk.

When any of you guys contacted them, any discussion of how these parts are not necessary to achieve the intended effect? In other words, the belt loop vid?

I have zero interest in these parts personally, but the whole thing is ridiculous.

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Originally Posted by asmo

Their response: We don't give a fuck.... Just not in so many words.

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That's what I'm expecting.

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Originally Posted by wctriumph

I am sure that new leadership will be forthcoming in the next few years that can take the reins and keep protecting the 2nd amendment.

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Been telling myself that for a while now, but at this point am starting to see the NRA leadership operating in a similar vein as our illustrious political masters - operating purely in their own interests, entrenched, and if not oblivious to the concerns of their members (e.g. constituents), then clearly demonstrating their priorities while maintaining the Minimum Possible Veneer of Support to our concerns. (in this case, enough to encourage new membership/donations).

Make no mistake, they can either age out or be kicked out, but will not likely be going anywhere soon otherwise..And until then, they likely just don't give a shit what we want as long as the money keeps flowing (assuming no more nefarious intent).

Also, the projection of weakness at a critical moment is an undermining force, one which we would be far better off without.

NRA life member, but not sure if that really means squat these days, and if it's time to just bow out and place my support elsewhere...

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Well, there's one firearms advocacy group that declares "no compromise", and from where I sit, they have achieved far less in advancing gun rights than the NRA. Hell, I wish we didn't have lobbies, but since that's how the game is being played in DC, you either choose to play or watch what happens from the stands.

Personally, I can see what appears to be a tactical approach by the NRA. They appear concerned, yet aren't saying anything specific. They're also trying to keep this out of being legislated. The same folks doing the 'review' are the same ones that approved things like AR pistol braces and bump-stocks in the first place. I think the end game is that nothing changes, yet the NRA does not come off as being indifferent or unreasoning.

...at least that's my hope.

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Originally Posted by Gman

Well, there's one firearms advocacy group that declares "no compromise", and from where I sit, they have achieved far less in advancing gun rights than the NRA. Hell, I wish we didn't have lobbies, but since that's how the game is being played in DC, you either choose to play or watch what happens from the stands.

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I can totally see where you're coming from on this, but I also see a false dichotomy here...

The NRA is a potentially powerful force for advancement of both 2A and the shooting sports in general (the two go hand in hand), but whos interests have been compromised by the ego's in the head office.

That other group (which shall not be named), is much smaller and run by a more singular level of douchbaggery (with money being even more overtly part of the game), and having finally managed to get the spamming to stop after some initially misplaced support a while back, can see why they fail before even beginning to fight.

An alternative option/LG, or even better, an NRA that gets an enema to flush out the leadership and allow for a return to mission, would see entirely different results over time. Of this I have no doubt.

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We have a black guy at work who wears a MAGA hat, baggy jeans, and his stated goal is "to make enough money to afford land to live on and shoot his guns whenever he wants".

It's honestly people like him who would be the best ambassadors. That's why the NRA hired Colion Noir -- to bridge that gap.

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Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck

The NRA needs new blood. The NRA isnt bad.

The NRA needs to embrace and reach out to all ethnicities, colors, sexualities. They need to show Americans that the Second Ammendment is for ALL legal, law abiding Americans, not just White Heterosexuals. I dont know how to do that exactly since all I know are white heterosexuals. We need to show people that 2A is important and belongs to us all.

Get rid of the old blood, bring in new fire, bring in people who wont get entrenched for a lifetime and compromise at every turn. (we need to keep people from getting entrenched in every level of government and organization, it breeds stagnation, compromise and bs)

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I agree. I have not been impressed by LaPierre....ever.

The NRA has a history of supporting minority gun rights and that should be better communicated/emphasized. I ran across a video last week that did a good job of communicating this, but can't find it now that I'm trying to find it.