bob
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Post by bob on Jan 16, 2021 1:04:14 GMT -5
What are your thoughts about NRA's move to Texas and reorganization? I'm for it, the timing might be bad but all in all I think it will work out. The NRA has been our strongest ally for 150 years and hopefully for 150 more but the organization needs some sort of revitalization to attract new members and retain the existing membership to get stronger and without the apparent internal strife.
The NRA has to stop importing its goods especially from China.
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SnapShot
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Post by SnapShot on Jan 16, 2021 13:59:19 GMT -5
Bob ~
You're right on all counts. I had a heated discussion in the Louisville, Annual Meeting, 5 years ago. I was campaigning to have NOTHING in ANY NRA Catalog that was not Made In The USA. All I got was reasons based on cost as answers to my observation. I wanted ALL their materials sourced and printed in the USA. The bean counters were driving that bus and those of us challenging things were not even acknowledged.
The infighting at the top was just getting going strong and there were way too many personal agendas. Unfortunately, things got worse quickly and I feel they continue to spiral down. Some very influential and hard-working individuals have been pushed out and the political infighting has done irreversible damage to the organization. I am not sure what it is going to take to correct things but I hope and pray that this major move to Texas will be for the overall good of the organization. There are some people there that have been in control too long and only for their personal benefit. I have written many letters pointing out issues and trying to bring things in-line with the original goals of protecting our second amendment rights. The liberals have been attacking the cracks in the NRA Armor with increasing efficiency. We have a lot at stake; I hope this major move will provide a "new broom" that has been needed for so very many years.
~ Stay the course, gentlemen and Keep Your Powder Dry, Larry
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poohzilla
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Post by poohzilla on Jan 17, 2021 20:05:43 GMT -5
We should have used the relative grace period of the Trump administration to retool the NRA. It still needs to be done, but under more adverse circumstances. The old approach was showing signs of being stale, and the lack of transparency in financial dealings is troubling. I remain a member, and hope for the best, but the bulk of my cash goes to SAF. I don't see the move as doing a lot other than delay.
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mule
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Post by mule on Jan 17, 2021 21:25:01 GMT -5
At this point I don't give a rip. I had been an annual member for over 30 years. Also a shooting instructor. When Trump banned bump stocks, the NRA was eerily silent. Rather than become a criminal, mine went into the burn barrel.
My instructor work was all volunteer. I made nothing. My compensation was smiles and tales of successful hunts and trap shoots. I guess my dues went to buying Wayne expensive suits. They don't need my money. And they can find somebody else to teach. The expense of the bump stock isn't the issue. It's the deafening silence from an organization that turned its back on its members.
I wish them well.
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poohzilla
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Post by poohzilla on Jan 29, 2021 17:29:41 GMT -5
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My daughter came from Missouri, my son and grand son, my wife and I had a nice dinner of grilled "porter house" pork chops, corn on the cobb, my son, G'son and I share 10/5. G'son is 4 minutes early though @ 10/4.
Pooh I hope you find to right house . 
