[SavannahWonderer]

Years ago when I was training to become a Shooting Instructor, I explained why I refused to contribute financially to a Politically affiliated organization like the NRA.
It was explained that the chief purpose of the NRA is to teach shooting skills, starting with safety and responsibility. They instruct 750,000+ individuals every year and my $25.00 per year goes more towards that than to buying off politicians. Essentially by being a NRA Instructor, I actually am the NRA.. Therefore, I join 3 years at a time for $75.00.
The NRA, like all institutions run by men are going through a bit of a reset BUT they are the preeminent defender of our rights.
I also contribute to the Gun Owners of America.

[Augie]

It was explained that the chief purpose of the NRA is to teach shooting skills

The chief purpose of the NRA is to stuff Wayne LaPierre's bank account.

I'm a Life Benefactor member. I get a lot of calls from the fundraising division. Every time my answer is the same... "Not one dime until that thieving LaPierre is out!"

[familyop]

"Years ago when I was training to become a Shooting Instructor, I explained why I refused to contribute financially to a Politically affiliated organization like the NRA."

I contribute to the NRA, solely because the NRA lobbies with legislators and litigates in courts for important case law. I don't have the time or need for an NRA instructor.