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03RangerXLT · 04-03-2008, 09:17 PM

Today, I joined the NRA. I had been waffling on this for a while. I never agreed with what I perceived the NRAs image to be. Recently though, I have been enjoying that show American Rifleman, and I must say, it portrays the NRA in a manner I didn't see before. Guess I would say that before, the NRA seemed like a bunch of idiots waving their rifles in the air ("...my cold dead hands"). Today I see a more considerate and image conscience NRA. That plus with today’s political climate, I figured it was time to join.

Deadcenter · 04-03-2008, 09:25 PM

Good on ya man! I too joined this year, got an offer for an extra year for $10 off too, so now I got 2 yrs of membership

**jmichna** · 04-04-2008, 06:13 AM

Go to the NRA website, set up your account and get the legislative mailings. Helps you keep track of what's going on in your state. You'll need your NRA membership number.

mulletmaster · 04-04-2008, 07:30 AM

I did not have to sign up, i get some emails automatically.

**eric_t12** · 04-04-2008, 07:46 AM

congrats.

i've never been the biggest fan of the NRA, specifically for helping push through the original Brady law, because it got their NICS system in place...

BUT!

their eddie the eagle gun-safety videos, ILA Mailers, work with NO gun confiscations, and assistance on pushing through Pro-Liberty legislation in the various states is highly commendable, not to mention they represent something like 4M people...

coldsolderjoint · 04-04-2008, 07:46 AM

They seem to be pretty much the only one's fighting for us. (Not really in my state, but thats a lost cause)..

I know they compromise on a lot of issues, but we never even hear of the GOA or other smaller groups doing anything.

**Liquid Rhino** · 04-04-2008, 08:04 AM

Good to hear it, Ranger!

**Frenchy** · 04-04-2008, 08:05 AM

Recieved in an email today!

Dear Smith & Wesson Customer,

Gun owners are facing a pivotal battle for the future of the Second Amendment in the upcoming election on November 4th, 2008 --- and your help is needed, NOW !

If this election goes against us, anti-Second Amendment politicians could win the White House and a stronger majority in Congress; and have control of Federal agencies, key Congressional Committees and the Federal Judiciary.

Now, more than ever, we must protect our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms from those who would take those rights away.

The best way to do that is through membership in the National Rifle Association [NRA], and I urge you to JOIN NOW.

Join by calling 1-877-672-2000 or by visiting a special NRA membership website, www.insureyourgunrights.com.

It will cost you the discounted price of $25.00, you'll receive a free magazine subscription, $1000 insurance policy and a multi-tool --- but most importantly, you'll be standing tall when America's gun rights are on the line.

Remember…the NRA's strength to save the Second Amendment comes from you. And with the biggest battles just ahead, they need your help more than ever. Resolve to take a stand for America's gun ownership rights, and JOIN the NRA today.

Sincerely,

Michael F. Golden,
President
Smith & Wesson

Doc 3773 · 04-04-2008, 08:58 AM

Congrats

I, joined this week. Got an e-mail from SW today, they want you to join to help protect our 2nd amendment rights. NRA is sitll offering the $10.00 off.

CharlieHo · 04-04-2008, 09:05 AM

Congrats! from a life member

04-03-2008, 09:17 PM	#1
03RangerXLT XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlanta area, Georgia Posts: 2,252	I finally did it! (NRA) Today, I joined the NRA. I had been waffling on this for a while. I never agreed with what I perceived the NRAs image to be. Recently though, I have been enjoying that show American Rifleman, and I must say, it portrays the NRA in a manner I didn't see before. Guess I would say that before, the NRA seemed like a bunch of idiots waving their rifles in the air ("...my cold dead hands"). Today I see a more considerate and image conscience NRA. That plus with today’s political climate, I figured it was time to join. __________________ -John WAR DAMN EAGLE!!! Last edited by 03RangerXLT; 04-03-2008 at 09:19 PM.

04-04-2008, 06:13 AM	#3
jmichna XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NE Illinois Posts: 2,503	Go to the NRA website, set up your account and get the legislative mailings. Helps you keep track of what's going on in your state. You'll need your NRA membership number. __________________ "Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm." - James Madison, Federalist No. 10 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "The inherent vice of Capitalism is the unequal distribution of blessings, the inherent vice of Socialism is the equal distribution of misery." - Sir Winston Churchill

04-04-2008, 07:46 AM	#5
eric_t12 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SD Posts: 3,767	congrats. i've never been the biggest fan of the NRA, specifically for helping push through the original Brady law, because it got their NICS system in place... BUT! their eddie the eagle gun-safety videos, ILA Mailers, work with NO gun confiscations, and assistance on pushing through Pro-Liberty legislation in the various states is highly commendable, not to mention they represent something like 4M people... __________________ FBI: Gun Owners are Potential Terrorists Our Economic Future: GAO 21st Century Challenges The Police Have No Duty To Protect You VFW Life Member GOA Life Member "There are lots of problems, but if you destroy the dollar, you're going to destroy a worldwide economy, and that's what we're doing." Ron Paul - Speech on the house floor 29SEP2008 opposing the reworked economic 'rescue' plan

04-04-2008, 08:04 AM	#7
Liquid Rhino XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: three\|zero\|five Posts: 1,033	Good to hear it, Ranger! __________________ WARNING! There ain't no more continues, dog...

04-04-2008, 08:05 AM	#8
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 14,155	Recieved in an email today! Dear Smith & Wesson Customer, Gun owners are facing a pivotal battle for the future of the Second Amendment in the upcoming election on November 4th, 2008 --- and your help is needed, NOW ! If this election goes against us, anti-Second Amendment politicians could win the White House and a stronger majority in Congress; and have control of Federal agencies, key Congressional Committees and the Federal Judiciary. Now, more than ever, we must protect our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms from those who would take those rights away. The best way to do that is through membership in the National Rifle Association [NRA], and I urge you to JOIN NOW. Join by calling 1-877-672-2000 or by visiting a special NRA membership website, www.insureyourgunrights.com. It will cost you the discounted price of $25.00, you'll receive a free magazine subscription, $1000 insurance policy and a multi-tool --- but most importantly, you'll be standing tall when America's gun rights are on the line. Remember…the NRA's strength to save the Second Amendment comes from you. And with the biggest battles just ahead, they need your help more than ever. Resolve to take a stand for America's gun ownership rights, and JOIN the NRA today. Sincerely, Michael F. Golden, President Smith & Wesson __________________ ~SC Harvey~ "My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office. Within 90 days, we will go back after kitchen table dealers, and work to end the gun show and internet sales loopholes. In the first year, I intend to work with Congress on a national no carry law, 1 gun a month purchase limits, and bans on all semi-automatic guns."--Barack Obama, VPC Fund Raiser, 2007

04-03-2008, 09:25 PM	#2
Deadcenter XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Trucking the USA Posts: 903	Good on ya man! I too joined this year, got an offer for an extra year for $10 off too, so now I got 2 yrs of membership

04-04-2008, 07:30 AM	#4
mulletmaster XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 89	I did not have to sign up, i get some emails automatically.

04-04-2008, 07:46 AM	#6
coldsolderjoint XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middlesex County, NJ Posts: 192	They seem to be pretty much the only one's fighting for us. (Not really in my state, but thats a lost cause).. I know they compromise on a lot of issues, but we never even hear of the GOA or other smaller groups doing anything.

04-04-2008, 08:58 AM	#9
Doc 3773 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dbrn Hgts, MI Posts: 111	Congrats I, joined this week. Got an e-mail from SW today, they want you to join to help protect our 2nd amendment rights. NRA is sitll offering the $10.00 off. __________________ XD 9 Service Walther P22 wifes S&W 642

04-04-2008, 09:05 AM	#10
CharlieHo XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 514	Congrats! from a life member __________________ "The philosophy of gun control: Teenagers are roaring through town at 90 MPH, where the speed limit is 25. Your solution is to lower the speed limit to 20." - Sam Cohen, inventor of the Neutron Bomb

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