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Thinking about joining the NRA. Any thoughts from members? [W:95]

Guy Incognito

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I just saw a thing on the news about how aggressive the NRA is in protecting gun rights. I love it! Reall impressive the way they "strike fear into the hearts" of antigun politicians (of course this news item presented that like it's a bad thing).

Anyway, I don't know much about the NRA. I don't care for guns personally. What can a person get out of joining the NRA?
 
It's not really that you can "get anything" out of the NRA, but they are strong advocates for the 2nd, so I fully support them. One of the things I like about them, is that they have programs for children and competitive shooting sports, and I am an advocate for kids learning to handle and care for firearms, as competitive and target shooting is a good disclipine, which develops skill and focus.
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It's not really that you can "get anything" out of the NRA, but they are strong advocates for the 2nd, so I fully support them. One of the things I like about them, is that they have programs for children and competitive shooting sports, and I am an advocate for kids learning to handle and care for firearms, as competitive and target shooting is a good disclipine, which develops skill and focus.
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Also, you get a free range bag.
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I'm actually considering joining soon myself.
 
Even if you don't particularly care for guns personally the support of individual liberty is still important.
 
I just saw a thing on the news about how aggressive the NRA is in protecting gun rights. I love it! Reall impressive the way they "strike fear into the hearts" of antigun politicians (of course this news item presented that like it's a bad thing).

Anyway, I don't know much about the NRA. I don't care for guns personally. What can a person get out of joining the NRA?

Yes, one thought. Don't put one of their stickers on your front door.
 
It's not really that you can "get anything" out of the NRA, but they are strong advocates for the 2nd, so I fully support them. One of the things I like about them, is that they have programs for children and competitive shooting sports, and I am an advocate for kids learning to handle and care for firearms, as competitive and target shooting is a good disclipine, which develops skill and focus.
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If you're looking for good kid/family events look into the Appleseed Project - Project Appleseed Home
 
I just saw a thing on the news about how aggressive the NRA is in protecting gun rights.

That's news to you, is it? :roll:

I cannot possibly imagine living under a rock so huge.
 
I just saw a thing on the news about how aggressive the NRA is in protecting gun rights. I love it! Reall impressive the way they "strike fear into the hearts" of antigun politicians (of course this news item presented that like it's a bad thing).

Anyway, I don't know much about the NRA. I don't care for guns personally. What can a person get out of joining the NRA?

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Lol. :mrgreen:
Whenever I get a free *anything bag*, it gets given away, because if there's one thing I don't need, it's more bags to put more stuff in. :lol:

You could use the fee bag to store all your other free bags in. Just a suggestion.
 
Hehe- I guess I'm either a slow learner, or a sucker. :2razz:

It's kind of his thing, especially in gun rights threads. :shrug:
 
I just saw a thing on the news about how aggressive the NRA is in protecting gun rights. I love it! Reall impressive the way they "strike fear into the hearts" of antigun politicians (of course this news item presented that like it's a bad thing).

Anyway, I don't know much about the NRA. I don't care for guns personally. What can a person get out of joining the NRA?


You and all the anti-gun people should join the NRA--in fact pay to become lifetime members--once there are enough of you I am sure they will take your positions to heart and your money to the bank.
 
It's not really that you can "get anything" out of the NRA, but they are strong advocates for the 2nd, so I fully support them. One of the things I like about them, is that they have programs for children and competitive shooting sports, and I am an advocate for kids learning to handle and care for firearms, as competitive and target shooting is a good disclipine, which develops skill and focus.
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Sounds like kind of a snoozefest to me. Maybe there is something like a "friends of the NRA" for people who aren't into guns?
 
Why not? Wouldn't that dissuade potential burglars?

Not in my life. I much prefer the element of surprise. ;)

'Course I'm not going to be surprised. My 120# German Shepherd has pretty good ears.
 
Not in my life. I much prefer the element of surprise. ;)

'Course I'm not going to be surprised. My 120# German Shepherd has pretty good ears.

Better hope those criminals haven't got a side of beef with them.
 
Why not? Wouldn't that dissuade potential burglars?

Based on some of the current proposed legislation the burglar may well be falling to second in the list of people who are trying to steal your stuff.
 
Sounds like kind of a snoozefest to me. Maybe there is something like a "friends of the NRA" for people who aren't into guns?

Then by all means, stay away from it. Makes no difference to me. I wasn't aware that you are an anti-gun "libertarian". Sounds like you need to drop the identity label and opt for something more honest.
 
You and all the anti-gun people should join the NRA--in fact pay to become lifetime members--once there are enough of you I am sure they will take your positions to heart and your money to the bank.

I can't imagine why you would think I have anything in common with anti gun people since I am pro gun. Are you illiterate or just revenge-trolling me?
 
Then by all means, stay away from it. Makes no difference to me. I wasn't aware that you are an anti-gun "libertarian". Sounds like you need to drop the identity label and opt for something more honest.

Guns are just boring, that's all. Do I force you to study linguistics?

Not liking guns is not the same thing as banning guns, or are you really not bright enough to be able to make that distinction?
 
I just saw a thing on the news about how aggressive the NRA is in protecting gun rights. I love it! Reall impressive the way they "strike fear into the hearts" of antigun politicians (of course this news item presented that like it's a bad thing).

Anyway, I don't know much about the NRA. I don't care for guns personally. What can a person get out of joining the NRA?

•An official NRA Membership ID card - showing your Membership ID number and expiration date or Life Member status. You should carry this card with you at all times.


•With all regular memberships, you will get a choice of subscription to American Rifleman, American Hunter, or America's 1st Freedom. (Premium Digital Editions now available)


•Junior members receive a subscription to Insights.


•Annual members receive $5,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at NO COST to you. The plan covers accidents at, or to and from, an NRA event; and accidents that occur during the use of firearms or hunting equipment while hunting. Insurance must be activated at time of renewal. (Does not include Junior membership.)


•Life members receive $10,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at NO COST to you. The plan covers accidents at, or to and from, an NRA event; and accidents that occur during the use of firearms or hunting equipment while hunting. Insurance must be activated at time of upgrade to Life member status


•Law Enforcement Officers, that are NRA members, killed in the line of duty will have $25,000 in coverage.


•$2,500 of ArmsCare coverage with your NRA membership. This plan covers insured firearms, air guns, bows and arrows against theft, accidental loss, and damage.

Pesonally, I like the magazine and insurance coverage...all for $35/yr...
 
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