Why I joined the N.R.A.

Townhall.com ^ | April 5, 2004 | Mike S. Adams

[phillyfanatic]

I joined the NRA a few years ago. I am a pastor and college teacher. I joined,not because I own a gun but because I believe in the 2nd Amendment and personal liberty. The President should not forget the NRA support. I urge all NRA members to write him and remind him of that. Every vote counts and if a liberal Democrat once again regains power, rights of gun owners and other rights from believers in democratic-republican-capitalism will be put at risk. One state in which NRA members should beware is South Dakota. Dashchele brags about his gun support and yet votes in the Senate as just another liberal. John Thune is for gun rights and he is the real deal. I urge support for Thune since Dash is some 6 % points ahead of him in early polls.

[Shooter 2.5]

What are you doing next year? Are you planning on not climbing Mount Everest? Not finding a cure for cancer?

While the NRA members are going to be working in the candidate's offices, making phone calls and writing letters, I guess you're going to stay home and do nothing hoping for results.

The NRA is more than a magazine subscription. It's a network of volunteers who work for politicians, run shooting matches so the ranges can stay open and teaching our next generation.

From what I can tell from your lazy attitude, don't join the NRA. We don't need you.

[Peter J. Huss]

The only way the AW Ban will exist come September is if GW signs it.

At that point, I might has well voted for Gore.

Hell, if GW signs the AW Ban, I might just vote for Kerry and stick with the devil I know, so to speak. At least he will be a predictable stateist (SP?) and not a stealth one.

[Khurkris]

bang bang bump!

[donozark]

Have you considered, in the interim, joining GUNOWNERS of AMERICA?

[GrandEagle]

Take a Kid to a Gun Show
Ever chance I get. When my oldest daughter (now 8) was around 4, she wanted an ankle holster so she could carry her squirt gun around. She ended up shoving it in her belt as we went to wally-world.
She now has her own .22 revolver (obviously she only gets access to it when we go to the range). She handles it well, loads her own rounds, and cleans it at the end of the day.
If we don't teach our children to handle and respect firearms, the loss of that right is only 1 generation away, not to mention the danger of them not being able to handle or respect firearms. You can be the government school system is teaching them how evil firearms are.

[Peter J. Huss]

Actually, I can safely make these outrageous comments because GW will never see the bill. Still, it is good to keep his feet to the fire. I honestly think he would sign it and believe that he get reelected.

I predict that I will vote Republican again, as I always do.

[donozark]

#13-Well said. Time to focus-keep our eyes on the prize.

[GrandEagle]

GUNOWNERS of AMERICA?
My favorite group, and where my membership lies. Also LEAA, Law Enforcement Alliance of America.

[donozark]

Pleased that you have joined up. It would be nice to achieve 5 million members by election day. This was Heston's dream. Something both magical and powerful about that number...

[Peter J. Huss]

Have you considered, in the interim, joining GUNOWNERS of AMERICA?

Yes.

I am in the fetal position right now in response to the best flame-out I ever got on Freerepublic. Needless to say, this will be a good test of the backbone of this board. Such heresy on the DU gets you the ol' booterooney.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I bought my son a Anschutz "Woodchucker," (I think was its name) .22 clip-fed bolt action rifle with iron sights. It was about 35 inches long and a perfect gun for an eight year old. I am constantly stunned by adults who don't have a gun in the house, "because we have children."

[GailA]

You must ask yourself if you are a 1 issue voter. I don't like gun control, I carry.

Has GW done some things I dislike? You bet. BUT he is president of ALL of America, not just conservatives.

He is the better man on WOT, guns, abortion, taxes, and economy.

hanoi john wants the useless nation's PERMISSION to fight the WOT. He wants MORE taxes. the World Court, UN taxes on the US, he's an enviro whacko, more meals on wheels, no pay raises for our Military.

Isn't a 50%+ raping of your wallet enough to make you want to vote for the better canidate?

That's the kind of thinking thathas neted us hanoi john and his ilk for years.

IF it would only effect us for 4 years you might could justify this type of thinking.

BUT this is a several decade effecting election. It is the most important election in our life time. (I'm 55).

[RogueIsland]

Every gun group member should shut the heck up concerning which gun group is "better" so we can all work together.

Amen!

[donozark]

I would encourage you today, to join GOA if you have reservations about NRA. Cost is minimal. I am a Life member of both (Patron-NRA). Roughly 4 million NRA members and 300K GOA members. Time to make your stand...we need your help.

[GrandEagle]

It was about 35 inches long and a perfect gun for an eight year old.
I have a pre-ban CAR-15 (the AR with the collapsible stock). It worked out perfect because I could adjust the length to fit her. She had a blast shooting the thing too! She has fired that one at the range for a bit over a year now but she always wanted a pistol. The only .22 I had was a small Taurus with a very short barrel. I was a bit scared that she could get her finger accidentally in front of the barrel before she shot it. I finally found her this revolver - made in FL. Simple, single action revolver. Lots of fun. We took it out a few weekends ago for the first time - I'll bet she shot 300 round - 6 at a time.
I think I'll try and see if I can find the Anschutz you mentioned. It sounds like the perfect rifle for a youngster. Thanks for the suggestion.

I am constantly stunned by adults who don't have a gun in the house, "because we have children."
Mee TOO! That's exactly WHY I have firearms in the house!

[Tinman]

Bump for later comment.

[GrandEagle]

Every gun group member should shut the heck up concerning which gun group is "better" so we can all work together.
You may have never had to spend great quantity's of time and finances to defeat one of the NRA's "compromises". I have. I hate funding both sides of a fight.
The NRA has some excellent qualitys no doubt. The greatest of which is that they irritate the "Brady Bunch".

[dd5339]

Good read!

Semper Fi

[gooleyman]

...if GW signs the AW Ban, I might just vote for Kerry and stick with the devil I know...

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Sense that does NOT make.