Do you belong? - The Firearms Forum

lead · 11-17-2012, 07:10 PM

In light of the recent election, and all the changes we may see pushed at us, I wonder how many of us are willing to spend a little hard earned cash and add our names to one of the groups fighting to protect our gun rights?
I'll be the first to admit, I let my membership slide in a group well known for sending lots of unwanted mail. I get regular emails from another group that keeps us informed about subjects of interest, but I realized it's been 2 years since I renew membership with them.
I'm embarrassed about this, and intend to rectify it. I think I would really like to turn on the news some time soon and hear one of the talking heads say, "Gun rights organizations have seen a dramatic increase in membership since then last election". I'd love to see the worry on his brow as he reports that we refuse to go down with a fight.
I don't care who you join or how many, but vote with your membership dollars and make a statement that even the blind followers in DC can't miss.

hstout1143 · 11-17-2012, 07:42 PM

I do belong to the NRA and I bought my sons lifetime memberships this year.

gvw3 · 11-17-2012, 08:03 PM

Anyone that wants to keep their 2nd amendment rights should join the NRA. Both my son and I are members.

musketshooter · 11-17-2012, 08:50 PM

The organization you speak of is becoming a foot note in the history of politics. Their support did not affectively help the Republicans that could have made a difference in Washington. They wasted a lot of members money and did not get the results they predicted. They have been blinded from the reality of current politics by their dogged support of right wing nuts. Politics is a game of compromise and they will be an emasculated by-stander in the future. I am done donating to their "cause".

Old Grump · 11-17-2012, 09:12 PM

Limited income but I do what I can with lifetime memberships in the organizations I believe in.

Dog Soldier · 11-17-2012, 09:23 PM

NRA Endowment member, NRA Certified Firearms Inst. NRA Political Action. NRA Compt. Shooting programs for over 50 years. The NRA has been teaching firearms Trng. to the Military, Police and civilain population for 150 years. Join with 4 million gun owners and become an NRA Certified Inst. and do something for shootin sports.

gdmoody · 11-17-2012, 10:04 PM

I am also an Endowment member of the NRA.

Member of Georgia Carry Organization which is similar to the NRA but at the Georgia state level.

76Highboy · 11-17-2012, 10:08 PM

Christmas is when I will renew my NRA. And of course my reloading back stock will be re-stocked. Yep, support the right cause.

pickenup · 11-17-2012, 10:34 PM

I belong to several PRO 2nd amendment groups.
I do not belong to a well known "compromising" group.

Either way, nothing seemed to help this last election.

time2shoot · 11-18-2012, 02:36 AM

Nra thanks to Doubble D.
and for life thanks to the wife.

Donnie D · 11-18-2012, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musketshooter

The organization you speak of is becoming a foot note in the history of politics. Their support did not affectively help the Republicans that could have made a difference in Washington. They wasted a lot of members money and did not get the results they predicted. They have been blinded from the reality of current politics by their dogged support of right wing nuts. Politics is a game of compromise and they will be an emasculated by-stander in the future. I am done donating to their "cause".

OK then what would you suggest as an alternate course of action?

Donnie D

Double D · 11-18-2012, 06:51 AM

The NRA led a huge charge in this election. Unfortunately, they couldnt get it done on their own. They still are the leading pro gun organization in the country and always will be. Until anyone can prove different, my support will continue to go to the NRA. Join today!

howlnmad · 11-18-2012, 07:28 AM

I'm back with the NRA thanks to Double D. I realize that some of the mail you recieve can get annoying but........

Double D · 11-18-2012, 07:51 AM

Thanks guys for reminding me that its time to do more membership giveaways!!

carver · 11-18-2012, 08:27 AM

Put your mouth where your money is! Don't just join the NRA. Become active somewhere. If not with the NRA, join the Tea Party, or any other pro active group. Join your states militia, just become active at some level!

todd51 · 11-18-2012, 08:33 AM

I am a NRA Endowment member and a Life member in the Ohio Gun Collectors Assoc. and regularly support both of their legislative action activities. Pick a pro gun organization you like and support it.

kermit · 11-18-2012, 09:18 AM

i am a NRA member.

Dog Soldier · 11-18-2012, 09:36 AM

The NRA is a very active Org. We run Compt. shooting programs, Inst. Programs, Jr. Shooting programs, Home Safwty Programs Etc. We are involved in Hunting rights gun rights etc.

NRA dues are not insurance payments. NRA dues makes you a member and allows you to participate in any rights issue you choose. If you just pay your dues and do not get involved both you and the NRA have lost. The NRA is the target for the left wing politicans and Big labor unions. The propagnada of NRA gives in spends to much sends too much mail?

Funny thing, for over 100 years we were the single progun Org. Americans remained the only country in the world with gun rights. You may disagree with our approach that is you right. However, you should show respect for this Progun Org.

JohnHenry · 11-18-2012, 12:26 PM

Signed both of my kids up as Life Members when they turned 16 .
I'm a Benefactor Member and have also been a member of G.O.A. ( Gun Owners of America ) for many years .... If you're not aware of G.O.A. check 'em out at
www.gunowners.org
Even if you don't join them the website provides useful information.

ozo · 11-18-2012, 12:54 PM

I will say it again....
The NRA has not done everything
that I wanted them to do, in the way I wanted.....
But they have done far more than any one else,
for far longer than any one else.
RIP Charlton.

And take some time to listen to NRA News....
The link is always in my signature.....

jedwil · 11-18-2012, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musketshooter

The organization you speak of is becoming a foot note in the history of politics. Their support did not affectively help the Republicans that could have made a difference in Washington. They wasted a lot of members money and did not get the results they predicted. They have been blinded from the reality of current politics by their dogged support of right wing nuts. Politics is a game of compromise and they will be an emasculated by-stander in the future. I am done donating to their "cause".

WRONG.............
NRA Endowment Member, SAF, GOA, Texas State Rifle Assn, Oathkeeper

Double D · 11-18-2012, 02:11 PM

Like my signature says, now is not the time for division within the ranks, if you do not agree with one gun organization, dont complain, get on board with one that you do agree with. Tearing down one organization wont help the cause. Banding together will. Strength is in unity. A house divided can not stand.

al45lc · 11-18-2012, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musketshooter

The organization you speak of is becoming a foot note in the history of politics. Their support did not affectively help the Republicans that could have made a difference in Washington. They wasted a lot of members money and did not get the results they predicted. They have been blinded from the reality of current politics by their dogged support of right wing nuts. Politics is a game of compromise and they will be an emasculated by-stander in the future. I am done donating to their "cause".

An interesting take, totally devoid of the reality that the NRA has been instrumental in DOZENS of Bills being defeated.
The only reason we still have many of these rights is due directly to the NRA's efforts, any say otherwise ignores the truth.
Has it been perfect? No, but neither has the gun peoples themselves, it's on OUR heads as well as ANY organizations.
One or more losses and we should throw it away?
An interesting take, submission and surrender. That's where we would be without it.
No other organization has the power of the NRA at this time, to walk away is a foolish move for any real Patriot.
No, I don't like all the calls and mail, but I like the Demmies plans much,much less.
Perhaps it would be best to take a harder look at the accomplishments as opposed to the losses.

firefighter1635 · 11-18-2012, 09:56 PM

I do not belong to the NRA but with any luck i'll win the DD x-mas giveaway. I do however belong to a concealed carry advocates group in my home state.

Dog Soldier · 11-18-2012, 10:32 PM

Why would a real gun owner attack a gun rights Org? There are many of these antigun Org. post on the shooting forums. Why?

11-17-2012, 07:10 PM	#1
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Do you belong? In light of the recent election, and all the changes we may see pushed at us, I wonder how many of us are willing to spend a little hard earned cash and add our names to one of the groups fighting to protect our gun rights? I'll be the first to admit, I let my membership slide in a group well known for sending lots of unwanted mail. I get regular emails from another group that keeps us informed about subjects of interest, but I realized it's been 2 years since I renew membership with them. I'm embarrassed about this, and intend to rectify it. I think I would really like to turn on the news some time soon and hear one of the talking heads say, "Gun rights organizations have seen a dramatic increase in membership since then last election". I'd love to see the worry on his brow as he reports that we refuse to go down with a fight. I don't care who you join or how many, but vote with your membership dollars and make a statement that even the blind followers in DC can't miss. __________________ The best things in life, are not things. -->

11-17-2012, 07:42 PM	#2
hstout1143 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Contributor Posts: 1,739	Re: Do you belong? I do belong to the NRA and I bought my sons lifetime memberships this year. __________________ NRA Life Member Kids that hunt and fish don't mug old ladies. "Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives." - Ronald Reagan "Deo Duce, Ferro Comitante", With God as my leader and my sword as my companion

11-17-2012, 08:03 PM	#3
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,292	Re: Do you belong? Anyone that wants to keep their 2nd amendment rights should join the NRA. Both my son and I are members. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

11-17-2012, 08:50 PM	#4
musketshooter Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 34	Re: Do you belong? The organization you speak of is becoming a foot note in the history of politics. Their support did not affectively help the Republicans that could have made a difference in Washington. They wasted a lot of members money and did not get the results they predicted. They have been blinded from the reality of current politics by their dogged support of right wing nuts. Politics is a game of compromise and they will be an emasculated by-stander in the future. I am done donating to their "cause".

11-17-2012, 09:12 PM	#5
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,289	Re: Do you belong? Limited income but I do what I can with lifetime memberships in the organizations I believe in. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA

11-17-2012, 09:23 PM	#6
Dog Soldier V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Great Desert Posts: 154	Re: Do you belong? NRA Endowment member, NRA Certified Firearms Inst. NRA Political Action. NRA Compt. Shooting programs for over 50 years. The NRA has been teaching firearms Trng. to the Military, Police and civilain population for 150 years. Join with 4 million gun owners and become an NRA Certified Inst. and do something for shootin sports.

11-17-2012, 10:04 PM	#7
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,334	Re: Do you belong? I am also an Endowment member of the NRA. Member of Georgia Carry Organization which is similar to the NRA but at the Georgia state level. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

11-17-2012, 10:08 PM	#8
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,962	Re: Do you belong? Christmas is when I will renew my NRA. And of course my reloading back stock will be re-stocked. Yep, support the right cause.

11-17-2012, 10:34 PM	#9
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,838	Re: Do you belong? I belong to several PRO 2nd amendment groups. I do not belong to a well known "compromising" group. Either way, nothing seemed to help this last election. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

11-18-2012, 02:36 AM	#10
time2shoot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon SD Contributor Posts: 2,600	Re: Do you belong? Nra thanks to Doubble D. and for life thanks to the wife. __________________ I AM A VETERAN MY OATH OF ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE!

11-18-2012, 06:51 AM	#12
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,076	Re: Do you belong? The NRA led a huge charge in this election. Unfortunately, they couldnt get it done on their own. They still are the leading pro gun organization in the country and always will be. Until anyone can prove different, my support will continue to go to the NRA. Join today! __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder. Last edited by Double D; 11-18-2012 at 06:52 AM..

11-18-2012, 07:28 AM	#13
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,566	Re: Do you belong? I'm back with the NRA thanks to Double D. I realize that some of the mail you recieve can get annoying but........ __________________

11-18-2012, 07:51 AM	#14
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,076	Re: Do you belong? Thanks guys for reminding me that its time to do more membership giveaways!! __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

11-18-2012, 08:27 AM	#15
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,268	Re: Do you belong? Put your mouth where your money is! Don't just join the NRA. Become active somewhere. If not with the NRA, join the Tea Party, or any other pro active group. Join your states militia, just become active at some level! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

11-18-2012, 08:33 AM	#16
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,572	Re: Do you belong? I am a NRA Endowment member and a Life member in the Ohio Gun Collectors Assoc. and regularly support both of their legislative action activities. Pick a pro gun organization you like and support it. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

11-18-2012, 09:18 AM	#17
kermit Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 38	Re: Do you belong? i am a NRA member.

11-18-2012, 09:36 AM	#18
Dog Soldier V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Great Desert Posts: 154	Re: Do you belong? The NRA is a very active Org. We run Compt. shooting programs, Inst. Programs, Jr. Shooting programs, Home Safwty Programs Etc. We are involved in Hunting rights gun rights etc. NRA dues are not insurance payments. NRA dues makes you a member and allows you to participate in any rights issue you choose. If you just pay your dues and do not get involved both you and the NRA have lost. The NRA is the target for the left wing politicans and Big labor unions. The propagnada of NRA gives in spends to much sends too much mail? Funny thing, for over 100 years we were the single progun Org. Americans remained the only country in the world with gun rights. You may disagree with our approach that is you right. However, you should show respect for this Progun Org.

11-18-2012, 12:26 PM	#19
JohnHenry Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Livingston county, Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: Do you belong? Signed both of my kids up as Life Members when they turned 16 . I'm a Benefactor Member and have also been a member of G.O.A. ( Gun Owners of America ) for many years .... If you're not aware of G.O.A. check 'em out at www.gunowners.org Even if you don't join them the website provides useful information. __________________ Freedom .... Is Never Free ! We need Term Limits .... Send the "Professional Politicians" home .

11-18-2012, 12:54 PM	#20
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,770	Re: Do you belong? I will say it again.... The NRA has not done everything that I wanted them to do, in the way I wanted..... But they have done far more than any one else, for far longer than any one else. RIP Charlton. And take some time to listen to NRA News.... The link is always in my signature..... __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD- Last edited by ozo; 11-18-2012 at 12:56 PM..

11-18-2012, 02:11 PM	#22
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,076	Re: Do you belong? Like my signature says, now is not the time for division within the ranks, if you do not agree with one gun organization, dont complain, get on board with one that you do agree with. Tearing down one organization wont help the cause. Banding together will. Strength is in unity. A house divided can not stand. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

11-18-2012, 09:56 PM	#24
firefighter1635 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US of A Contributor Posts: 1,837	Re: Do you belong? I do not belong to the NRA but with any luck i'll win the DD x-mas giveaway. I do however belong to a concealed carry advocates group in my home state. __________________ "The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." - Thomas Jefferson "The Constitution shall never be construed to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms." - Samuel Adams

11-18-2012, 10:32 PM	#25
Dog Soldier V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Great Desert Posts: 154	Re: Do you belong? Why would a real gun owner attack a gun rights Org? There are many of these antigun Org. post on the shooting forums. Why?