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1of2 · 04-05-2005, 05:38 PM

I am getting ready to join the NRA. I was wondering how many others have or are thinking of joining.

mr0w1 · 04-05-2005, 05:42 PM

I am. While they may not do exactly as I wish, and while they have their issues, there remains the undeniable fact that they are the biggest and most powerful ally I (we) have in D.C.

It's my job as a citizen to be a responsible gun owner and show all the grabbers that, contrary to popular belief, my gun won't go off killing someone on its own, and me CCW'ing won't lead to a new Wild West. But I simply don't have the connections required to make an influence on an individual level with the people running things; that's what I pay the NRA to do for me.

I think they do a good job.

TomSwift · 04-05-2005, 06:12 PM

Yes, I'm a member. It's a small cash outlay to have a powerful voice in Washington.

04-05-2005, 06:24 PM

Amen brother burning skull head!

I agree with most that the NRA does and believe that the org is responsible for some of the freedom we have intact today.

I just wish they wouldn't send the cheesy letters all the time asking for more money. It works for some, but not for me. I read them, and throw them away. I ain't got no money. I'm spending it on ammo!

willbond · 04-05-2005, 06:49 PM

I might consider joining someday, but my thinking is more Libertarian and I have a problem joining an organization filled with the "God, Guns and Country" crowd. I know this forum is too, and I'm not trying to criticize them. I'm "Pro-Choice" also, but that doesn't mean I'm going to join some group filled with "Anti-Man" San Francisco types. I'm just not big on joining groups. I think how I think, and do what I want. On the one issue of Gun Control though, the NRA is definitely in line with my views.

**R Dub** · 04-05-2005, 07:02 PM

Life Member. Its a small price to give to those that support not just ownership, but also eductaion and shooting sports in general.
Not sure what the annual membership is now, but I sure couldn't do what their collective power does for $30-35 a year.

WWIIArmsLover · 04-05-2005, 07:28 PM

Yep, two years and counting. Heck, last gunshow I was at, was when I decided to renew my membership. The guy there actually talked my wife into signing up, and she don't even like guns (as far as shooting them is concerned.) She did the $10 associate member thing.

one-eyed-fatman · 04-05-2005, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willbond

I might consider joining someday, but my thinking is more Libertarian and I have a problem joining an organization filled with the "God, Guns and Country" crowd. I know this forum is too, and I'm not trying to criticize them. I'm "Pro-Choice" also, but that doesn't mean I'm going to join some group filled with "Anti-Man" San Francisco types. I'm just not big on joining groups. I think how I think, and do what I want. On the one issue of Gun Control though, the NRA is definitely in line with my views.

I joined the Experimental aircraft assocation for a year once. All I got out of the deal was a magazine and lots of request for more money. What got me really pissed is when I found out they were forcing people off their property so they could have it. They didn't want anyone selling so much as a hotdog without proceeds going to the EAA. NRA isn't much different these days. People just want to be to greedy.

thirdtimesthecharm · 04-05-2005, 07:29 PM

buy a taurus, become a member, thats my story.

crushert · 04-05-2005, 07:47 PM

Yes, I'm a member, mainly because I had to be one to join the local gun club. However, although they sometimes do things that irritate me, they're one of, if not the most powerful groups to fight for our Second Amendment rights. If only for that reason alone, I'm sure I'll be a member for the rest of my life.

View Poll Results: Are you an NRA member?
Yes I am a member	57	60.00%
No,and I never will	4	4.21%
I am seriously thinking of it.	20	21.05%
I used to be but not anymore	11	11.58%
I don't want to choose, I'll explain below	3	3.16%
Voters: 95. You may not vote on this poll

04-05-2005, 05:38 PM	#1
1of2 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Goodyear, Arizona Posts: 332	NRA Poll I am getting ready to join the NRA. I was wondering how many others have or are thinking of joining. __________________ XD-9 Service XD-9 Sub Compact Smith & Wesson 642 Remington 870 Express

04-05-2005, 05:42 PM	#2
mr0w1 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,537	I am. While they may not do exactly as I wish, and while they have their issues, there remains the undeniable fact that they are the biggest and most powerful ally I (we) have in D.C. It's my job as a citizen to be a responsible gun owner and show all the grabbers that, contrary to popular belief, my gun won't go off killing someone on its own, and me CCW'ing won't lead to a new Wild West. But I simply don't have the connections required to make an influence on an individual level with the people running things; that's what I pay the NRA to do for me. I think they do a good job. __________________ guns.freaksho.net - My awesome gun website! More guns than ever! (Last updated: July 24, 2006)

04-05-2005, 06:12 PM	#3
TomSwift XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,133	Yes, I'm a member. It's a small cash outlay to have a powerful voice in Washington. __________________ Don't handicap your children by making their lives easy. Get Your Free Targets Here Ultrasonic Gun Cleaning

04-05-2005, 06:49 PM	#5
willbond XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OKC Posts: 547	I might consider joining someday, but my thinking is more Libertarian and I have a problem joining an organization filled with the "God, Guns and Country" crowd. I know this forum is too, and I'm not trying to criticize them. I'm "Pro-Choice" also, but that doesn't mean I'm going to join some group filled with "Anti-Man" San Francisco types. I'm just not big on joining groups. I think how I think, and do what I want. On the one issue of Gun Control though, the NRA is definitely in line with my views. __________________ XD357 2 Pairs of Cuffs 2 Cans of O.C. Spray Minivan w/remote activated side door. 12 year old son with Red Belt in Tae Kwon Do 12 year old XTreme Duty Shih Tzu with skin condition

04-05-2005, 06:24 PM	#4
Preacher Guest Posts: n/a	Amen brother burning skull head! I agree with most that the NRA does and believe that the org is responsible for some of the freedom we have intact today. I just wish they wouldn't send the cheesy letters all the time asking for more money. It works for some, but not for me. I read them, and throw them away. I ain't got no money. I'm spending it on ammo!

04-05-2005, 07:02 PM	#6
R Dub XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last Frontier Posts: 3,726 Blog Entries: 1	Life Member. Its a small price to give to those that support not just ownership, but also eductaion and shooting sports in general. Not sure what the annual membership is now, but I sure couldn't do what their collective power does for $30-35 a year. __________________ Need XD Accessories? Support the XDTalk Sponsors. They support us! Need some competition? IDPA / USPSA

04-05-2005, 07:28 PM	#7
WWIIArmsLover XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Posts: 174	Yep, two years and counting. Heck, last gunshow I was at, was when I decided to renew my membership. The guy there actually talked my wife into signing up, and she don't even like guns (as far as shooting them is concerned.) She did the $10 associate member thing.

04-05-2005, 07:29 PM	#9
thirdtimesthecharm XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: PHX, AZ Posts: 622	buy a taurus, become a member, thats my story. __________________ www.marcofilms.com ---- TAURUS 24/7 9B MARLIN 795 .22LR REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS 12GA GERMAN K98 MAUSER 1936 SWISS K31 1944 SWISS K31 1951 ENFIELD NO.4MK2 1952 PORTUGUESE 1904/39 MAUSER

04-05-2005, 07:47 PM	#10
crushert XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 275	Yes, I'm a member, mainly because I had to be one to join the local gun club. However, although they sometimes do things that irritate me, they're one of, if not the most powerful groups to fight for our Second Amendment rights. If only for that reason alone, I'm sure I'll be a member for the rest of my life. __________________ XD9 Service Model "The State is the great fiction by which everyone seeks to live at the expense of everyone else." - Frederic Bastiat, 19th century philosopher-economist

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