DRTV and the NRA

[cookie62]

Quite honestly I have my concerns about this ICE organization now. Are all their instructors anti-NRA? There are lots of other training groups that do support the NRA. I'm still waiting for an answer from Pincus and Janich about themselves and their companies.

I have been a member on and off for over 25 years. BUT, I don't think that people are any better or worse for not being a member. The fact that they are pro-gun is enough for me. Being a member of any organization is a personal choice. Just because someone isn't a member doesn't make them anti-NRA, maybe they are, I don't know and haven't read any statements that make me think that. So don't discount anyone just because they don't belong to the same things, be it political party, church, or profession.

Just my 2 cents, It's worth what you paid.

[tumblebug]

 Got tired of buying junk mail.

[1776 Rebel]

Got tired of buying junk mail.

One phone call to the NRA and ask to be removed from the mailing list. That is all it takes. As far as I understand, they contract the mailings out. The contractor PAYS THE NRA for the privilege, so your not paying for anything.

Update:
This is right from the NRA website....

Q: How can I reduce the amount of mail I receive from the NRA?
A: Simply email us at membership@nrahq.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.

[Big Frank]

I was wondering about the junk mail comment since I don't get any from the NRA. I hardly get any junk mail except for stuff for local stores once a week.

[jaybet]

Junk mail is one thing I dislike about the NRA. The minute you send them some money they spend it sending you ten more packages of colorful requests for more money. I do think they're a bit overblown.  BUT... they (or rather, "we") are big, and loud, and politicians take notice. So it's something.

Sadly these days in America the polite, reasonable types don't get heard. You've got to be on the fringe and loud as hell to get your point across. The NRA is our attack dog, that's all. Every constituency needs one, except for the sheep...they just need for Keith Olberman to tell them where to line up.

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[Bill Stryker]

I have been an NRA member since I was in junior high. My Uncle Jim gave me a membership for Christmas one year.  Jim was an EM in the Navy at the time. So, I know he didn't have a lot to spare. But he gave me a membership for Christmas and I have had it ever since. I upgraded to Life on my return from Vietnam, and have upgraded my Life Membership several times since.

If you value your rights as a citizen, I recommend you join the NRA even if you don't own a gun.

[blackwolfe]

Have been an annual member for about 20 -25 years.  I round up and occasionally have made an extra contribution.  Have attended a friends of the NRA banquet a couple of times.  Would like to someday become a life member, but finances have been real tight lately with kids in college and an economy that is in the tank here in Michigan.

[gemurdock]

NRA member for 20+ years, Endowment member now, about to make it Patron, want to celebrate the inauguration with it.  I must say that the NRA is not perfect, but still one of the finest organizations to which I have ever belonged.

[tombogan03884]

The pluses out weigh the minuses. Like their suit in support of a GAY San Francisco man (note that not even all liberals are anti gun)living in public housing who was prevented from having a gun he felt he needed for protection from hate crimes.

[tombogan03884]

I asked the sme question at Warrior talk and this is one of the 35 (so far) replies

I am a member for one reason and one reason only. They are the only organization big enough to actually make things happen at the national level. Do I like them or do I think like them? Hell no.

I have no use for their sporting attitude and their dislike of "weapons" and using them to "kill bad guys" with. I have no use for gun curmudgeons.

What would I like them to do? Take an aggressive and forceful position and acknowledge that the Second Ammendment has nothing to do with hunting, target shooting, ducks, or eddi eagle safety. I would like them to acknowledge that the Second is about opposing tyranny at the grassroots level.

To their credit, they have taken a fairly aggressive stance since Heller. What they will do now, and what will they get into bed with in the next four years remains to be seen. When they have a photo of a civilian AK class on the cover with the caption "America's Rifle" I will change my skeptical outlook on them.
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