NRA

[Gman]

I'm at Patron and they don't bother me too much about upgrading. I did sign my wife up as a Life Member when they were running the $300 deal. I think having as many members as possible helps.

[Bailey Guns]

If you become a Benefactor they stop harassing you about upgrading.

O2

As a Benefactor member about once a year I get some "invitation" to apply for some "special" membership level for some outrageous amount. Now I just send a yearly contribution to ILA.

[Aloha_Shooter]

I finally got a reply from Membership Services.

Thank you for contacting us.

As of now there are no specific plans on if or when we may run that promotion again. Right now, current Life Members can give gift Life Memberships for $500.

To take advantage of this offer, please contact Life Member Services directly. They can be reached at 1-800-672-3888. Please select option #3 for Life Members on the menu. Our specialists are available from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST.

Thank you very much for your support and please feel free to contact us if you ever need anything else!

None of you looks good enough in a bikini for me to want to fork out $500 gratis but let me know if you want Life Membership bad enough to pay the extra $200. Otherwise, I'll keep watching and let the board know if I hear of the $300 offer again.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Thank you, Sir.

[Gman]

None of you looks good enough in a bikini for me...

You've never seen me in a bikini, so how do you know? I'm getting the impression you're being a bit prejudiced.

[Aloha_Shooter]

You've never seen me in a bikini, so how do you know? I'm getting the impression you're being a bit prejudiced.

Okay, okay, I'll take Chunky's or Bailey's word for it. Just head over and give 'em an eyeful and they can tell me you're acceptable in a bikini ...

[Bailey Guns]

Okay, okay, I'll take Chunky's or Bailey's word for it. Just head over and give 'em an eyeful and they can tell me you're acceptable in a bikini ...

Don't drag me into this...especially this.

[babirl]

As a Benefactor member about once a year I get some "invitation" to apply for some "special" membership level for some outrageous amount. Now I just send a yearly contribution to ILA.

Benefactor is next step personally after recovering a bit from stocking/gifting mags, weapons/ammo, supporting the recalls, NRA-ILA, etc.

Get tired of the diatribe as it is pretty easy to eliminate most all NRA correspondence, e-mail is manageable if you call or even e-mail a request.

Bottom Line: The HONEST need for donations will never end! Sadly, some folks have to be beaten repeatedly, there have been a LOT of members signed up with great deals but it also takes admin $ to run an effective service and lobby like the NRA does... Certainly a much changed organizational mindset with room for further improvement.

B2

Reminder - It took a bit, but NRA-ILA most definitely helped with the recalls, continues to do so. FWIW, "we" might need to take a look at some of our local NRA board reps too, but that's down the road after 2014 elections that count.

Oh yeah, another thought" CO Republican Committee/whatever Recall contribution to date = $0 after lots of "meetings" and plain obfuscation... Yeah, lots of problems there WAY more concerning than sending the NRA $35 or whatever you can!