[amorphous]

A majority of Americans oppose banning assault weapons for the first time in more than 20 years of ABC News/Washington Post polls, with the public expressing vast doubt that the authorities can prevent "lone wolf" terrorist attacks and a substantial sense that armed citizens can help.

Indeed, while the division is a close one, Americans by 47-42 percent think that encouraging more people to carry guns legally is a better response to terrorism than enacting stricter gun control laws. Divisions across groups are vast, underscoring the nation's gulf on gun issues.

[NormsRevenge]

Has anyone seen a Proud Member of the NRA patch or decal on any of the shooters of note’s clothing or vehicles?

Just a thought.

[Mechanicos]

No, I still see the NRA as for the NRA only not the 2nd - they fought against us on Heller and Chicago. Never forget their betrayal.

[Capt. Tom]

I would not underestimate the influence the NRA has on elections.

Here is an anecdote.
for many years I would ask a relative about upcoming presidential elections and he would consistently put me down with" all politicians are the same it is a waste of time to vote or get involved in presidential politics.

Well I didn't give up and many years ago I asked him about an upcoming presidential election. Surprisingly he got animated and told me he had sent the Republications a $30 donation.
I was astounded, and then he went into a room and came back with a an NRA publication fingering Democrat Michael Dukakis as a gun grabber; and that was enough to get him to become active.

I know it is just an anecdote but if the NRA can get that type of a person to become politically active I think the NRA are definitely a factor in elections.

Or am I just being Capt. Obvious here. - Tom

[48th SPS Crusader]

The NRA attacks is certainly backfiring. I am not a member. Never have been. On facebook and some news chats that I participate on I get attacked with “typical NRA member” “following your orders from the NRA” etc. Then I say sorry you must juts be following that asshats Obamas orders because I am not a member of the NRA, just an America and a veteran. That pisses them off even more and the conversation usually ends then........

[GOPJ]

We are flat out winning this one...

[JoeFromSidney]

I'm an NRA membear, but I am also a member of Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners of California, National Association of Gun Rights, and Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (they accept Gentile members). We need more than just the NRA on the attack.

I see the role of GOA and JPFO as making the NRA look "reasonable" by contrast.

[TYVets]

0bama not only has sold guns he has increased the memberships of the pro gun lobbies.

[GnuThere]

The NRA’s TV ads are great - even people with half a brain can appreciate strength and security.

[Stosh]

The problem is the culture, not the gun.

Obama represents much of the worst in the culture; joining the NRA thus represents opposition to those who fail to recognize that.

I joined the NRA years before my family purchased our first gun.