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Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6245957
05/23/18 08:00 AM
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I'm a nra member. My father and grandfather were life members. My grandfather told me that handguns almost made it into the 1934 gun control act, it came close. He blamed roosevelt for the act, not nra, he was there.

The bottom line is to stick together. There are other organizations, two come to mind. GunOwners of America and Jews for the Preservation of Firearm Rights.

Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6245987
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I will only say this. You can be an NRA member and do nothing and you aren't much better than a non-member. Personally, I coach our local high school trap team, volunteer as a gun safety instructor, and am president of the local rod and gun club. I also call my legislators(both state and federal). I think this is more important than being a do nothing NRA member.


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Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6245990
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Collin Peterson from MN is NRA endorsed if I remember right.

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Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6246037
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Mn4life there are a LOT of do nothing members.

I was barking the same about PTA members and was reminded I should not alienate them as even the silent members count when legislation happens. I miss the old wise man that reminded me that way. Grandpa knew him.

Speaking of trapping orgs. When youns are done charming potential NRA members, can you light a fire under some of these trappers? lol

I have a lot of room to talk, I think mine needs renewed.





Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Wright Brothers] #6246419
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Originally Posted By: Wright Brothers
Mn4life there are a LOT of do nothing members.

I was barking the same about PTA members and was reminded I should not alienate them as even the silent members count when legislation happens. I miss the old wise man that reminded me that way. Grandpa knew him.

Speaking of trapping orgs. When youns are done charming potential NRA members, can you light a fire under some of these trappers? lol

I have a lot of room to talk, I think mine needs renewed.


I’m a member of the PTA, although I don’t make it up to the gatherings like I should, I still make sure I make my voice heard to support trapping in PA.

I’m also a member of Maryland and New Jersey. I may never trap there but I like to give them my money and they alert me when I need to contact the legislators when trapping regulations are brought up.

I encourage everyone to join the GOA and Second Amendment Foundation! Heck, do what you want, it’s your money!


Who is John Galt?

You don't rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training.

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Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6246426
05/23/18 09:31 PM
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By the way mark me down as an active member of the NRA. My range requires membership and I volunteer to help with new shooter education classes. I’m also a member of the Delaware State Sportsman’s Association, who is active in fighting against gun legislation.

Although I will not pay $50 for an NRA dinner to sit and rub elbows with politicians and brown nosers.


Who is John Galt?

You don't rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training.

Semper Paratus
Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: MN4Life] #6246456
05/23/18 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted By: MN4Life
Collin Peterson from MN is NRA endorsed if I remember right.

A+ rated, for what that is worth. Florida governor and most legislators who stole gun privileges from 18-21 year Olds were A+ rated, too.

Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6246480
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Gun privileges?

Jim


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Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6246483
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I think he meant Rights...


Who is John Galt?

You don't rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training.

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Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6246484
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Lol good catch


Who is John Galt?

You don't rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training.

Semper Paratus
Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6246515
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The NRA isn't nearly pro-gun enough for me. Instead of hammering against illegal laws already on the books they are far too willing to compromise on more unconstitutional law. GOA is superior.

I don't want to completely hate on them though, because they do some good things once in awhile. Dana Loesch can be very effective at articulating a pro-2nd stance from what I've seen.

It seems a lot of the NRA crowd overlaps with a lot of the Trump crowd, too. I can't support a president who thought raising the gun buying age from 18 to 21 is a good idea. Also, don't even get me started on the "Take the guns first, due process later" garbage...

The government will take whatever the citizenry allows them to. Unfortunately, ignorance and apathy are far too prevalent among the masses to slow the growth of the bureaucratic leviathan.


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Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6246554
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April donations to the NRA’s Political Victory Fund were over 2.5 times higher than donations to the three biggest gun control PACs combined.


For example, the Washington Beacon reports that “the Giffords PAC raised $653,510.53 in April, Everytown for Gun Safety PAC raised $16,552.33, and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Voter Education Fund raised $4,015.00.” That makes a combined total of $674,077.86 for the gun control PACs, which is $1,178,245.42 less than the NRA’s PAC received.
This surge in NRA giving began in late February, as celebrities, school gun control activists, and the establishment media blamed the NRA for the Parkland school shooting. Breitbart News reported that donations to the NRA PAC tripled during the last two weeks of February. Then, in March, donations to the NRA PAC broke a 15-year record.


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Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Law Dog] #6246561
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Originally Posted By: Law Dog
April donations to the NRA’s Political Victory Fund were over 2.5 times higher than donations to the three biggest gun control PACs combined.


For example, the Washington Beacon reports that “the Giffords PAC raised $653,510.53 in April, Everytown for Gun Safety PAC raised $16,552.33, and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Voter Education Fund raised $4,015.00.” That makes a combined total of $674,077.86 for the gun control PACs, which is $1,178,245.42 less than the NRA’s PAC received.
This surge in NRA giving began in late February, as celebrities, school gun control activists, and the establishment media blamed the NRA for the Parkland school shooting. Breitbart News reported that donations to the NRA PAC tripled during the last two weeks of February. Then, in March, donations to the NRA PAC broke a 15-year record.


That is impressive. I have to believe though, they would be getting that 10 fold if they didn't openly support gun control.


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: WiscoNate] #6246562
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Originally Posted By: WiscoNate
The NRA isn't nearly pro-gun enough for me. Instead of hammering against illegal laws already on the books they are far too willing to compromise on more unconstitutional law. GOA is superior.

I don't want to completely hate on them though, because they do some good things once in awhile. Dana Loesch can be very effective at articulating a pro-2nd stance from what I've seen.

It seems a lot of the NRA crowd overlaps with a lot of the Trump crowd, too. I can't support a president who thought raising the gun buying age from 18 to 21 is a good idea. Also, don't even get me started on the "Take the guns first, due process later" garbage...

The government will take whatever the citizenry allows them to. Unfortunately, ignorance and apathy are far too prevalent among the masses to slow the growth of the bureaucratic leviathan.

Awesome post!


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Catch22] #6246564
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Originally Posted By: Catch22
Originally Posted By: WiscoNate
The NRA isn't nearly pro-gun enough for me. Instead of hammering against illegal laws already on the books they are far too willing to compromise on more unconstitutional law. GOA is superior.

I don't want to completely hate on them though, because they do some good things once in awhile. Dana Loesch can be very effective at articulating a pro-2nd stance from what I've seen.

It seems a lot of the NRA crowd overlaps with a lot of the Trump crowd, too. I can't support a president who thought raising the gun buying age from 18 to 21 is a good idea. Also, don't even get me started on the "Take the guns first, due process later" garbage...

The government will take whatever the citizenry allows them to. Unfortunately, ignorance and apathy are far too prevalent among the masses to slow the growth of the bureaucratic leviathan.

Awesome post!


Agree


Who is John Galt?

You don't rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training.

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Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: James] #6246601
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Originally Posted By: James
Gun privileges?

Jim

They obviously are privileges, if a group of scoundrel Republican, NRA endorsed suit-dummies can take them away.

Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6246602
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Zing lol.....


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Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6246630
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At least with privately owned cars, the govt tries to convince people you don't have a right to drive them on roads you are forced at gunpoint to help pay for.

With guns they still tell people being armed is a right while telling you to ask permission.


Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: FlyinFinn] #6246657
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Originally Posted By: FlyinFinn
Originally Posted By: James
Gun privileges?

Jim

They obviously are privileges, if a group of scoundrel Republican, NRA endorsed suit-dummies can take them away.


Yeah, good thing we have those Libertarians and liberal Democrats protecting our rights or we really be screwed!


Eh...wot?

Re: Percentage of people that don’t belong to the NRA [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6246665
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Yeah LUG, cause the Republicans are doing such a great job lol. They've done so much in the past 8 years to correct the wrongs like the NRA lol.


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
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