Author Topic: Are you a NRA member? (Read 704 times)

bulletstuffer · « **on:** January 17, 2013, 03:52:03 PM »

Just curious on who is a NRA member here. I am, so are the wife and kids

I know every organization has its flaws. But like attorneys...nobody likes them until they need them.

Thanks for the replies.

Bulletstuffer

PS i was on another site and they were registering Life memberships at the NRA like CRAZY for $300. I have not called them yet to confirm this price as they are currently closed.

65465 Mo · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:06:36 PM »

Lifer here, like you said don't agree 100% of the time, but they are the biggest gorilla in the room.

JustaShooter · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:11:42 PM »

Life Member here too, for almost 20 years now I recon.

As to the $300 Life Membership, a current Life member can give a Life membership as a gift for $300: https://www.nra-2013.org/Default.aspx

You have to put in your membership number, zip code, email address and a security code that they display on the page to get to the special offer.

Just a Shooter

LONGTOM · « **Reply #3 on:** January 18, 2013, 03:05:03 AM »

Not only a life member for over 20 years but a life benefactor member for almost as long.
I am as high as I can go without holding an office position.
I guess that means I have given more money then some other members to gain a higher title, I don't know.
I am suppose to have my name engraved on a wall somewhere in the NRA headquarters in Fairfax but have never been there to see it.
Means nothing other than to show I am willing to fight for my second ammendment rights.
I don't always agree with their stance on some issues but I can't be in DC to fight for my rights 24/7 and someone needs to be in order to fight the fight for us all so I joined the largest group there is besides the general population to have a voice in our government.
That my two young sons may never have to know the horrors of war.
I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!
My thanks to those who have, are and will stand for mine!
To those in the military, I salute you!

LONGTOM
9-25-07

LONGTOM

tom548 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2013, 03:59:14 AM »

Been in the NRA for 40 years,I have seen them do good , but for some reason they avoid NY state. I am hoping they back us this time or I may not be able to say this the next time someone ask.

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #5 on:** January 18, 2013, 04:11:47 AM »

Been a member for over 35 years no regrets .

Conan The Librarian · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2013, 04:12:42 AM »

Yes. Life. Not happy with all that they do, but they do a lot of good. Will probably be benefactor after the kids are paid for.

Brett · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2013, 04:17:02 AM »

Been a Life Endowment Member for many, many years.

AtlLaw · « **Reply #8 on:** January 18, 2013, 04:30:34 AM »

I've been a member for as long as I can remember.

Matter of fact, I wore my new NRA ball cap, the one with the big, gold "NRA" on the front, to the grocery store last night. A young man actually stopped and told me he liked my cap! He was wearing a UGA (University of Jawja) sweatshirt so I said "thanks! And I like your sweatshirt!"

I got so fired up I wore the cap to work today; Friday is casual day. In Atlanta! the bastion of liberalism!

One of the Sheriff's Deputies at the magnetometer started happily telling me that he hoped the NRA was going to sue congress and the president!

As much as it goes against my grain to wear a hat indoors or in the presence of ladies, I think I'll wear it around the office all day.

Poopers · « **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2013, 04:41:19 AM »

I thought about joining but I dont want them to waste their time/money mailing me a bunch of literature. Do you guys know if there is any way to opt-out of mail?

If there isnt a way to opt out I will probably just donate money.

BUGEYE · « **Reply #10 on:** January 18, 2013, 04:49:56 AM »

Lifer since 76. my new bride bought it for me.

I need to order one of those caps like Atllaw.

Conan The Librarian · « **Reply #11 on:** January 18, 2013, 05:03:28 AM »

Poopers, You'll get junk mail from any organization or company you deal with. You don't need to get the magazine, that's an easy opt out. I don't get much other stuff from them. Usually a few things before major elections, and occasional credit card offers and such. It's not a burden at all.

mrcooper · « **Reply #12 on:** January 18, 2013, 05:26:48 AM »

I was a member for over 25 years then i started getting a LOT of junk mail from them drop them, also in the past years they always gave in to all the gun laws, BUTT this time they seem to be standing up to the evil ones, so am thinking of joining again if i can get over the JUNK MAIL.

Old Fart · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2013, 05:47:54 AM »

Been a member for quite a while. I checked the opt out of any mailing, only thing they've sent me is info on some of the programs/offers they give to members. I haven't gotten any of the junk mail.

spruce · « **Reply #14 on:** January 18, 2013, 06:15:29 AM »

Been a member for years and years. Like any organization, I don't agree 100% with what they do, but if we want to save our 2nd Amendment we HAVE to be organized.

First thing my wife said when she listened to the pres outlining his 23 executive orders was "I'm going to join the NRA too". Actually that was the second thing - can't put the first thing on here!

Land_Owner · « **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2013, 10:50:52 AM »

EZ Pay Life for those of you on the fence.

Lifer here.

Ever heard of the ROUND FILE for unsolicited JUNK MAIL. Poopers are like liberals and democrats sometimes. Want some cheese with that whine?

Poopers · « **Reply #16 on:** January 18, 2013, 03:23:08 PM »

Quote from: Land_Owner on January 18, 2013, 10:50:52 AM

EZ Pay Life for those of you on the fence.

Lifer here.

Ever heard of the ROUND FILE for unsolicited JUNK MAIL. Poopers are like liberals and democrats sometimes. Want some cheese with that whine?

Yeah well not all of us can check our mailbox every day. When junk mail clogs my box, other mail can get rejected. Besides, I want my money going towards the fight, not food for the garbage can. And yes, I would like some cheese. Is that Limburger I smell?

Land_Owner · « **Reply #17 on:** January 18, 2013, 03:32:32 PM »

My apologies, Sir. I never looked to see that "Poopers" was a handle and I took it to be a "generalization". My mistake, and for that I apologize. I was NOT directing my comments at YOU. That, from me, would be Bad Form Old Man.

ChungDoQuan · « **Reply #18 on:** January 18, 2013, 03:56:26 PM »

Life Member 23+ years.

1marty · « **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2013, 04:23:00 PM »

Been a member for 50 years. the "junk" mail helps fund the NRA. I save every piece of junk mail and use it to start my wood burning stove. It is terrific. Like one person said they seemed to have given up on NYS. I'm sort of disappointed they put no pressure on the upstate assemby men and let the bums from NYC ram Cuomo's bill through. I think they made a big mistake since other liberal governors will feel empowered to do the same thing.

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #20 on:** January 21, 2013, 02:02:25 AM »

Quote from: Poopers on January 18, 2013, 04:41:19 AM

I thought about joining but I dont want them to waste their time/money mailing me a bunch of literature. Do you guys know if there is any way to opt-out of mail?

If there isnt a way to opt out I will probably just donate money.

I always hated the mail but over time I figured it must be the companies trying to sell us stuff pays for most of the mail not the NRA they just collect a % off it. So now I don't worry about it anymore . Just wish the paper was not so slick

BUGEYE · « **Reply #21 on:** January 21, 2013, 03:36:53 AM »

Quote from: AtlLaw on January 18, 2013, 04:30:34 AM

I wore my new NRA ball cap, the one with the big, gold "NRA" on the front, to the grocery store last night.

My new life member cap has been ordered. I got the one with those big gold letters.
thanks for the idea.

nw_hunter · « **Reply #22 on:** January 21, 2013, 08:48:06 AM »

Was a member for a long time. I joined the G O A. becauseI don't believe in compromise when it comes to the Second A. Just my personal choice and opinion.Sometimes it's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog

In times like these, we need all the pro gun Orgs. to fight for us. The NRA, RKBA, GOA and others.

buffermop · « **Reply #23 on:** January 21, 2013, 09:18:50 AM »

Belong to the local "grass roots"version called the Gun Owners Action league here in Massachusetts. Represents us gun owners from the wolfes in the Mass legislature from eating up our gun rights.

DDZ · « **Reply #24 on:** January 21, 2013, 09:47:14 AM »

I have been an NRA member for around 35 years. Never signed up for life membership, just pay yearly.

DANNY-L · « **Reply #25 on:** January 21, 2013, 10:10:29 AM »

member here also,1 of the only hope's we have.

Bigeasy · « **Reply #26 on:** January 21, 2013, 10:44:04 AM »

Been a member about 34 years now. What really ticks me off is there are about what, about 80 million legal gun owners, yet the NRA supports 3 million some odd members. Could you imagine their political clout if every legal gun owner joined? To many people stick their heads in the sand until its too late..... Frankly, I would love to see a scheme by the gun manufacturers where if you want to be a dealer for said brand, you have to ensure a person buying a firearm has a valid NRA membership, (or other recognized pro-gun organization membership) before the sale. Of course, membership applications would be available at the time of purchase. Heavy handed?.... Yea, I guess so, but its about time everyone who enjoys the benefits of the Second Amendment did their part...

Larry

DDZ · « **Reply #27 on:** January 21, 2013, 12:23:11 PM »

I agree Larry. I have often thought about that also. Like where are the rest of the gun owners? I realize some belong to the GOA, which is fine but their numbers are less than 500K. So we have just around 5% of gun owners being a member of a 2nd amendment group. I guess most just never feel their 2nd Amendment rights will be threatened. You know the ones that say "oh they will never come after my duck huntin, or my deer huntin gun" Then I'm sure there are the ones that have a couple guns in the closet, and never do anything with them, and just don't care.
Its pretty obvious that many gun owners have no fear of losing their firearms, because of the number of gun grabbing politicians that are elected.

nodlenor · « **Reply #28 on:** January 21, 2013, 01:59:32 PM »

I don't remember when I joined but I've been a life member for over 40 years, no regrets.

Sourdough · « **Reply #29 on:** January 21, 2013, 02:12:31 PM »

Both the wife and I are Life members for over 40 years. Certified NRA Shooting Instructors 28 years. She has more issues than I do with their reasoning sometimes, but we both support them.