NRA Membership: Just got my package in the mail.

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02-10-2014, 19:50
rbeau30

NRA Membership: Just got my package in the mail.

I'm a brandy new Life Member!
02-10-2014, 20:06
Aloha_Shooter

Congrats! Welcome to the club ...
02-10-2014, 20:14
thebolt

rbeau30,

made a great decision and you are helping make the America a better and safer place.

Thank you for your help sir!
02-10-2014, 20:21
Mtn.man

welcome, there is more to it than just decals.
02-10-2014, 20:23
StagLefty

If I'd known I was going to live this long I would have done it 50 years ago. [Beer]
02-10-2014, 20:44
rbeau30

Thanks Fellas!

I'm 35 now and should have done it sooner!
02-10-2014, 21:16
hobowh

welcome to the club.
02-10-2014, 21:48
Gman

Welcome aboard!
02-10-2014, 22:01
HoneyBadger

I never got my welcome package. [Dunno] oh well.
02-10-2014, 22:07
mcjhr

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Originally Posted by rbeau30

Thanks Fellas!

I'm 35 now and should have done it sooner!

Congrats! Reminds me I should probably sign up.
02-10-2014, 22:08
rbeau30

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger

I never got my welcome package. [Dunno] oh well.

What is funny, is they sent me TWO identical packages.

You want an extra sticker?
02-10-2014, 22:09
nzachman

I received my life member packet last week.
I still kick myself for not signing up last year when it was $300.00
Nathan Z
02-10-2014, 22:26
rbeau30

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Originally Posted by nzachman

I received my life member packet last week.
I still kick myself for not signing up last year when it was $300.00
Nathan Z

I totally agree... that was when I was getting removed from the air force at 15 years for being injured. No Retirement... I'm in a better position now I can give money to good causes. :-)
02-10-2014, 23:12
Jeffrey Lebowski

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Originally Posted by rbeau30

Thanks Fellas!

I'm 35 now and should have done it sooner!

[Beer] Congrats and thanks. I did the same thing when I was ~35. :)
02-10-2014, 23:19
kidicarus13

Someone tell me again how a standard NRA membership does not go towards legislative action. There is another branch of NRA you need to send money to or some sort. Sorry to thread-jack, just needed a refresher.
02-10-2014, 23:27
HoneyBadger

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Originally Posted by kidicarus13

Someone tell me again how a standard NRA membership does not go towards legislative action. There is another branch of NRA you need to send money to or some sort. Sorry to thread-jack, just needed a refresher.

The NRA-ILA (institute of legislative action) is the political strong arm. They do their own fund raising, usually through raffles and lots of mail begging and pleading for help beating the latest threat. I'm not sure what membership dues go toward... Probably everything from promoting gun safety and hunter safety classes to sponsoring ranges and events (and of course paying the staff's pay checks).
02-10-2014, 23:33
rbeau30

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoneyBadger

The NRA-ILA (institute of legislative action) is the political strong arm. They do their own fund raising, usually through raffles and lots of mail begging and pleading for help beating the latest threat. I'm not sure what membership dues go toward... Probably everything from promoting gun safety and hunter safety classes to sponsoring ranges and events (and of course paying the staff's pay checks).

And I intend on giving these people money from time to time. In exchange for a lifetime membership I believe it is my duty to give in place of annual membership money.
02-10-2014, 23:39
HoneyBadger

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Originally Posted by rbeau30

And I intend on giving these people money from time to time. In exchange for a lifetime membership I believe it is my duty to give in place of annual membership money.

Good for you.
02-10-2014, 23:47
kidicarus13

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Originally Posted by rbeau30

And I intend on giving these people money from time to time. In exchange for a lifetime membership I believe it is my duty to give in place of annual membership money.

You're a good man in my book.
02-11-2014, 08:18
Jeffrey Lebowski

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoneyBadger

The NRA-ILA (institute of legislative action) is the political strong arm. They do their own fund raising, usually through raffles and lots of mail begging and pleading for help beating the latest threat. I'm not sure what membership dues go toward... Probably everything from promoting gun safety and hunter safety classes to sponsoring ranges and events (and of course paying the staff's pay checks).

I'd bet a solid third goes to absurd mailings begging to renew. After I was a member, but before i was a life member, I finally sent LaPierre/NRA a letter stating that I promised I would always renew if they would send me ONE notice, not monthly ones. I explained how it wasn't how I wanted my money spent. It actually worked. Obviously, I haven't gotten anything since either.

I'm about to do the same to Jim DeMint @ Heritage, although I may just drop that and give all that money to i2i since I really like what they are doing here locally. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbeau30

And I intend on giving these people money from time to time. In exchange for a lifetime membership I believe it is my duty to give in place of annual membership money.

[Beer] Good man. :)
02-11-2014, 20:00
Stone83

Got my Life @ $300- normal $1,000 was WAY too much scratch to pay.
I'm proud to have it, and glad you are as well.
I just hope they put our $$$ where it really needs to go.
Lots of opinions on the NRA, but IMO who the hell else is fighting like they do for out 2nd???? [Beer]