Why

[SHARPPOINT]

Does everybody NOT have the NRA under your name??

[Guest bkelm18]

Because it's not required?

[TripleDigitRide]

Whatchewbetalkinbout, Willis?

[Mike.357]

not everyone sees the NRA as the end all and be all of gun rights.

Edited March 21, 2010 by Mike.357

[SHARPPOINT]

Sorry to post here, someone will move it I hope.

[Erik88]

I know I need to join, don't have much on an excuse really...:-\ I just remember last time I was going to join it was somewhat expensive. But I guess I just need to suck it up and DO IT!

[Westwindmike]

They could do better sometimes, but they are all that is standing between us and the anti's.

I'm a Life Member.

[SHARPPOINT]

Your right, it's the "only game in town" for us.

[Guest .45]

I belong to the NRA, but do not trust them as far as I could throw'em...

I'd be willing to bet an investigation would reveal that they are pocketing a large % of our $$$...

.45

[Guest Catdaddy]

OK, I'll answer that question although it won't make a bit of difference to anyone.

My Dad is a lifer. I WAS a member, but after two years of trying to get them to sort out our addresses, I quit trying. I HAVE been considering re-upping, but it's not a priority for me.

[eapking]

The only issue I have with them is how they fill my mailbox on almost a daily basis. Otherwise, I support them and all they do for our 2A rights.

[Guest mikedwood]

I was a member and let it lapse because I was sick of the junk mail. Then I heard you can call them and tell them to cut out the junk mail. They did. It's now down 90% or more. I am a member again and much happier.

If you click on the NRA banner here it's $25 a year to join a $10 discount plus I'm sure (I hope anyway) that TGO gets some benefit if anyone joins off the TGO link.

Link from David's banner

[Guest Randy]

Some of us are doing good to afford the gun and ammo to shoot let alone have extra money for memberships. I would if $ was in better condition.

[Erik88]

I just joined!

[kb4ns]

I heard you can call them and tell them to cut out the junk mail. They did. It's now down 90% or more.

I'm so glad I read that. I was about to let my membership expire and just send them an anonymous money order for the amount my membership would have been.

[Guest goomba]

NRA, GOA, JPFO.....etc....

there are so many to choose from, and unfortunatly I cant help support all of them

[MemphisMechanic]

1. Because I'd rather give my money to someone I trust.

2. Because it's none of your damn business.

[Guest tn_outdoors_man]

2. Because it's none of your damn business.

AMEN

[I_Like_Pie]

Because they are just another bag of lobbiest a-holes

[gregintenn]

Because they are just another bag of lobbiest a-holes

But they are our lobbiest a-holes.

[Westwindmike]

I can't believe there is so much hate for the NRA here. Where would we be now if not for them. Do you think the anti's would have let the AWB expire if not for the NRA and its huge membership? Every time the anti's start trouble, the NRA is there taking care of us. Do they make a lot of money doing it? Probably. But they get results. Take the NRA out of the gun lobby equation and see where you will be in 3 years!

[SpartaTN]

Because they are just another bag of lobbiest a-holes

Have you ever really studied the purpose of lobbyists, or do you just assume that everyone in the house, senate, and white house is an expert on all issues? Lobbyists wouldn't be needed if you got in your car, drove to Washington, and spoke to your representatives as a subject matter expert. However, how believable would you be, how well versed are you on legislation that has passed and is currently moving through all branches of government, and how many of your congressman's constituents do you represent? Although the term lobbyist has become a curse word, they are essential due to the complexity of legislation. It's the only way to have a subject matter expert in our corner, respected well enough to be heard by our representatives, and backed by a large number of constituents. I am not a lobbyist, but have known several fine individuals who are or were, much better versed than I on the issues they represent.

Edited March 21, 2010 by SpartaTN

[Tempest455]

Have you ever really studied the purpose of lobbyists, or do you just assume that everyone in the house, senate, and white house is an expert on all issues? Lobbyists wouldn't be needed if you got in your car, drove to Washington, and spoke to your representatives as a subject matter expert. However, how believable would you be, how well versed are you on legislation that has passed and is currently moving through all branches of government, and how many of your congressman's constituents do you represent? Although the term lobbyist has become a curse word, they are essential due to the complexity of legislation. It's the only way to have a subject matter expert in our corner, respected well enough to be heard by our representatives, and backed by a large number of constituents. I am not a lobbyist, but have known several fine individuals who are or were, much better versed than I on the issues they represent.

Ditto. My father did this for many years in DC making trying to make a difference with the Chemical biz and EPA so they would not impose stupid environmetal restrictions. Over the years, they still did impose stupid mandates but I wish he helped in some way.

I recall him telling me many times, DC is full of attorneys that don't know **** about what they are talking about!

[Guest SUNTZU]

NRA, GOA...support them both. If someone is willing to fight the legal battle I'll support them all.

[I_Like_Pie]

So far....3 on a stringer. Any more bites?

Maybe some more worms are needed

-What have they done to inform us on TN legislature in the past 2 years? NRA-ILA has a bullet every now and then.

-Did they support Heller before or after it went in the media spotlight?

Edited March 22, 2010 by I_Like_Pie