Posted on 08/07/2019 7:29:22 AM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
I believe the overwhelming majority of NRA members are good people and responsible gun owners, but I decry the NRA's leadership and direction. I oppose its tactics. I condemn its inability to support its members, and I lament its transformation from a sportsman's organization into a shill for gun manufacturers...
I used to be proud of my NRA affiliation. It was a group that brought me together with like-minded people. I have friends and family who are still members; some were even in Indianapolis. But now I'm proud that I left, especially given the leadership meltdown we saw this weekend in Indianapolis, with scandal after scandal breaking throughout the weekend.
NRA members are not the problem. Responsible gun owners are not the problem. Most people at the annual convention are not the problem. The problem is the organization's leadership and the politicians that act at its behest.
Simply, the NRA has strayed far from its mission.
Today's NRA barely resembles the organization formed almost 150 years ago to aid marksmen with firearm training, safety and enthusiasm. Even in my youth in the 1980s and early 90s—after the NRA became deeply involved in public policy—at its core, the organization was still about safe, responsible gun ownership.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsweek.com ...
You know exactly why Newsweek is posting this.
If this is all true wouldn’t it be better to stand and fight, for getting back to its roots? I never met a Veteran
that quit so easy. By by someone will stand up and take your place.
I do not own nor have I ever owned a gun. But mark my words that one day in the future, when government agents of one ilk or another are the only people who are armed, it will be too late.
Unfortunately, neither the U.S. nor the NRA even follow their own founding charter (90%+ of Fedzilla is extra-Constitutional, the NRA support/defends numerous ‘gun control’ measures)
Yes, change IS inevitable, but it must be done carefully/legally.
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The NRA has fought and helped keep our 2nd Amendment rights. They have been very dedicated to the cause and very effective,
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Was that BEFORE or AFTER supporting the NFA ‘34, ‘assault weapons’ ban, bump-stock ban, (IIRC) ‘silencer’ ban+
No the NRA does NOT fight to support the 2nd; it’s a mailing system & $$ laundering op.
They may have STARTED that way, but didn’t take long to swing direction
Don't be fooled. Is he REALLY a member, and if so, is probably one of those "I am a gun owner but support . . .[fill in the latest anti-gun law] people. The tip-off is: The NRA's organizational position was clear. They didn't want to prohibit convicted domestic abusers from purchasing guns. Why? Because any gun purchase—even by a dangerous person—increases profits for gun manufacturers, and any regulation—even common-sense ones—is to be opposed.
Right out of the anti-gun playbook.
Even in my youth in the 1980s and early 90s—after the NRA became deeply involved in public policy
I went through that age and when the anti-gun Jihad started in the '60s, gun owners were getting beat to death as the NRA thought fighting back was beneath them. The membership raised Hell and they got into the lobbying business in a big way.
Neese is a Marine Corps veteran and founding member of the Everytown for Gun Safety Veterans Advisory Council.
That screams Bloomberg puppetry.
My guess is another fake NRA member, courtesy of Newsweek.
The NRA has not been the only game in town for a long while...
JPFO, Gun Owners of America, and Second Amendment Foundation are all doing good work in the 2A arena and can use our support...
I’m a Patron member of NRA but also belong to and donate $ to these three...
I like to ask gun owners if their 2nd Amendment rights are worth the cost of one good gun a year? If so, pick an organization and pony up...
I am a veteran and I am not leaving the NRA.
Thanks for posting this.
I am renewing my membership today.
I have let it lax for a few years and
I believe it is time.
Thanks for the reminder.
Thanks for your reply.
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