Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunter's Campfire Your view on "NRA" solicitation methods.

2AF and JPFO also threw their hats in the ring on Heller, that was a great thing they did, Heck, I wouldn't mind giving more if only the NRA would also take on lesser profile issues. Hey, they are doing great things in California too, but when our State shooting association went to them over Denver's anti-CCW policies, the NRA did not do anything, didn't even offer a lwyer for consultation. In my eyes, that is what we give money to the NRA for, help in State issues, not just Federal issues, heck, they really aren't even pushing the National Concealed Carry issue, but 2af is. LEs

The NRA ran a deficit of $21.6 million in 1993 and $2.8 million in 1994; then in 1995 had to pay 10 million for an audit Clinton ordered.

Sounds to me like they spent a hell of bunch fighting Clinton. What will they spend fighting this bunch of weasels?

The original question is a very good one. It always annoys me no end to have them waste money trying to get me to renew my membership early. I will faithfully renew when it is time to do so. (I realize that not being a Life Member, I probably fall into the category of slackard at best, but an annual membership is what works best for me.)

NRA negatively impacted me recently in a bad way... Mark Begich just won a narrow vote to take Ted Stevens' seat in the Senate. Begich, as mayor of Anchorage signed on with Bloomberg, then recanted... Because he had no national voting record NRA gave him an AQ rating. He must have thought it important because he noted it in every ad he ran.

If people rely on the NRA for voting guidance and relied on the AQ rating they got screwed.

Juaquin Jackson was the board member spouting the BS about no one needing more than a 5-round capacity in any firearm. Last I checked he is still on the board. My complaint produced a disgusting response that did not include either an "I'm sorry" or at least "I made a mistake."

Their non-support of Heller... Asked not to get involved? They actively fought against using Heller!

I used to think far higher of them. I have been Life since '77 and a couple steps up for quite a few years. Right now they are on my feces list and will remain there at least until they do a few things right. J Jackson has to go, first.
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Why doesn't the Big Firearm industry get more involved? They could throw in a one year membership to the NRA for every firearm purchase at no cost to the buyer. Then see how much the membership would grow! Think about it when people stop buying guns, you will start seeing RUGER,REMINGTON,WINCHESTER and many more, running to WA asking for a BAIL-OUT.

I contribute one-twice a year to NRA, NRA/ILA, and the 2AF, but I do get really tired of the solicitation phone calls and at least 3-4 mail requests from any or all of them a month. But it is all we have.

I have been a member for quite a long time, and I back them up because they are the only game in town right now....HOWEVER, I do not like being hounded by their constant asking for "more money" and "renew" your membership, years ahead of time!!! If I want to give a donation, I WILL.....but when I WANT TO.......

Q: How can I reduce the amount of mail I receive from the NRA?
A: Simply email us at membershipnrahq.org or dial 800-NRA-3888 and request to be placed on the "Do Not Promote" list. This will significantly reduce the amount of mail you receive without affecting important mailings, magazine service, or your membership renewal.




https://www.nramemberservices.org/faq.asp

Have not bought a new firearm in a while; but I remember getting an NRA membership form, inside the box with the rifle or pistol.

I am fairly active in Ducks Unlimited. In conversations with our regional director I have learned that DU has done studies on what entices people to banquets. Number of guns, quality of guns, the meal etc. You would think the NRA has access to the same type of people to do the studies of how people donate and why.

There are other groups out there that work hard and most have been mentioned here. Maybe if we helped them out more and the NRA less - we wouldn't have the single choice as the "largest group fighting" bigger isn't always better.

Divide and conquer.

It is only divide and conquer if you fall out of the NRA ranks and don't go somewhere else.

Odd all these people here bitching about the 2 party system of govt and how the republicans need to be taught a lesson and how we need something new, all saying you can't disagree with the NRA or support something else.

Support the hell out of the GOA or something and make them the 800 lb gorilla. Ain't healthy to have all the eggs in one basket.

Iv been a NRA member since the early 80s Shoulda bought a LIFETIME Membership. But $ was tight! I pay dues annually! I have purchased a great number of new firearms and never had a one year membership offered from any firearm MFG. Not saying they didn't do it at one time or another. But face it! How much would a one year membership to the NRA cut into their profit margin on one firearm sale? It probably would go a long way towards keeping Firearm mfg's assembly lines running and the 2nd admendant strong.
Just my thoughts!

80 million firearm owners and even non firearm owners that respect the 2nd A Join together and get that third party. Rearrange those seats in the house and senate . Put a big wedge in there that listens to its constituents and gets stuff done right . Probably draw a few votes from both sides of the isles when common sense stands up to be counted .
Ya I know , I'm dreamin ' . But 60 - 80 -100 million folks on the same page ...

I've zero issue with methods used by the NRA to solicit monies from me. Easy enough to round file any stuff I'm not interested in. Also easy to give a bit when I choose.

NRA is the best gig we have to represent us imo. Support them. I could care less what their financials and the other stuff you mention look like. Non-issue.

Anyone know where you can get a NRA financial report, showing a breakdown on how the money is spent. Salary information &etc. G.W.

i have seen the enemyu and he is us!

Great job defending him, he's in the federal pen.

Call the NRA?

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