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Allen R
Allen R
3 years ago

I hear people complain about getting asked for money all the time which I do also with NRA and many religious organizations I give too. There is this thing called file 13 (trash) that you can use as I do other than checking for a free stamp from time to time. I give when I feel it is necessary. I have read the magazine and love all they support and I have not heard what paid individuals are recieving but unfortunately that gets the best of everyone eventually when they see all the money coming in even the government so much corruption and even religious organizations so unfortunate. I know I am giving for the right reasons, it is those who abuse the systems who will pay in the end. Greed can happen to anyone an given time given the curmumstance; there is way too much money flowing in this country. I often think maybe that is why the Democrats are trying to take it away and control everything we do with socialism/communism. I have supported the NRA off and on and probably will continue like many other organizations but I will continue to pray for our country and nation as I have been doing asking God to forgive us for our corruption and lies. God Bless America!

JOHN CORREA
JOHN CORREA
3 years ago

IF YOU HAVE THE PRESIDENT’S EAR, AMAC, PLEEEASE GET THIS MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT’S SPEECH WRITER AHD HAVE HIM CALL A STATE OF THE UNION BEFORE THE ELECTION AND DO THIS ON NATIONAL TELEVISION. WE NEED FOREMOSTLY TO PRAY FERVENTLY FOR OUR COUNTY, AND PRESIDENT TRUMP NEEDS TO GET ON CAMERA AND FEARLESSLY EXPOSE WITH DETAILS, EXAMPLES, AND CALLING OUT NAMES, THE LEFTIST MARXISTS PLOT TO TAKE OVER AMERICA AND DESTROY THIS COUNTRY TO MAKE IT A MARXIST STATE (SEE DOCUMENTARY AGENDA 1 AND 2) AND THEIR SORDID HISTORY OF INVADING EVERY ASPECT OF OUR SOCIETY AND GOVERNMENT, AND THE SORDID HISTORY OF THE DEMOCRAT PARTY!

Donald Lau
Donald Lau
3 years ago

Very important of our Bill Rights that the left is trying dismantle of our basic rights .

Keith
Keith
3 years ago

I have been a member for more years than I can remember, but I’m not going to pay for anymore $8000 spa trips.

Larry Franklin
Larry Franklin
3 years ago

Reject the NRA and join GOA—a TRUE 2A-supporting organization.

William Galinato
William Galinato
3 years ago

I was a member of NRA for several years but am now a member of Gunowners of America (GOA). By all means, we need to protect our 2nd amendment rights!

Michael Holderfield
Michael Holderfield
3 years ago

I joined the NRA 43 years ago, became a Lifetime Member nearly 30 years ago.
I do have issues with their financial & management processes, but I do still believe
in what they’re doing to protect our 2A rights. I would ask the leadership to stiffen
the spine of this great organization and start kickin’ ass and taking names!

Grandma Nicki
Grandma Nicki
3 years ago

the NRA is about the best defense we have from the “gun grabbers” in Washington and have steadfastly defended the second amendment for many years.

Trisha Dee Goddard
Trisha Dee Goddard
3 years ago

I would love to join the NRA and defend our second amendment rights, however, I don’t like ANY group that constantly asks for money. Once a week, at least, there is a mailing asking for money. That’s not a group I want to belong to. Let me pay my yearly news, send information on news and activities, but leave me alone.

Joe Roberts
Joe Roberts
3 years ago

According to the NRA’s IRS filing for 2018, Wayne Lapierre’s salary was $2,151,000; Chris Cox’s was $1,285,000 and Oliver North’s was $1,378,000. There are a bunch of other officers whose salaries are almost as high. I think this is very excessive and when my membership expires, I will not renew. Why should I fund these “high on the hog” salaries and benefits?

Tim Brink
Tim Brink
3 years ago

Am a member of NRA but only because there is power in numbers. We wouldn’t have a 2nd Amendment today as radical democrats have tried to modify our “LIVING Constitution. There are other organizations as well and should not limit yourselves to one organization.

Wayne M. Kulp
Wayne M. Kulp
3 years ago

I’ve got one problem with the NRA. Wayne LaPierre is exorbitantly over paid and they’re constantly begging for donations as a result. I’m a Lifetime Member of both the NRA and 2nd Amendment Foundation and truthfully the 2nd Amendment Foundation is fighting harder for our firearm rights than the NRA is presently because of over paid executives.

Steven
Steven
3 years ago

While I understand that they appear to be the most visual organization, I question their effectiveness. I prefer to support NAGR and GOA as they seem to be more aggressive at defending our constitutional rights.

Jim Backus
Jim Backus
3 years ago

Wayne LA. is the most unimpressive person in the NRAand is front and center. POOR CHOICE!!!

Rick
Rick
3 years ago

Those in NC should also support GRNC–just as proactive but in North Carolina!

B. Kelly
B. Kelly
3 years ago

Minority Opinion Alert! Minority Opinion Alert!
Caution!

Let me say that I do have mixed feelings on the NRA. Overall, they are positive feelings. But being a rogue thinker, I have a few hiccups.

Let’s begin with Mr. Wayne LaPierre. I certainly want to think highly of him. However, with a total annual compensation of $5.1 MILLION (YES, that is seven figures. Per wiki) I have to wonder if his belief in our Second Amendment is conviction or a means to a cush salary. I mean lets face it, money turns a person; even a person with character. I can believe a lot of things for $5.1 million, or I can pretend to believe them.

We certainly take our jabs at the Joel Osteens, the John Hagees, the Bakers, the Hinns for being deep in the money. Mr. LaPierre is no exception. I am not here to say Mr. LaPierre is not genuine. But there certainly is cause to be skeptical. What would he (or others in power) do to keep that paycheck flowing?

Also, does anyone here believe that the “g”, the “big brother” isnt party to the membership rosters of the NRA? I do not trust government – particularly when the balance of power is not in favor of it’s good citizens. I dont want the alphabet boys knocking on my door; I lack diplomacy.

Finally, why does American citizens need to pay some organization to protect RIGHTS that are already our own?

Conclusion (which follows the Finally statement lol) I like the NRA. I think (and hope) that they are a physical voice to remind the politicians of their duty to maintain the RIGHTS already given to us. That right does not have to be bought every time someone threatens it. It has to be defended by ANY means necessary.

molon labe

Bill in SC
Bill in SC
3 years ago

The NRA is now just out to protect Wayne’s paycheck, and has done nothing to protect the 2nd. They rolled on bump stocks, did not hold Trump’s and the GOP’s feet to the fire to get Constitutional Carry passed nationally. They have not come out strong against Trump’s statement of ‘Take the guns first, due process later’. The NAGR & GOA are much more pro 2nd than the hidebound NRA. Repeal the NFA.

ONTIME
ONTIME
3 years ago

Politics of the day by the DNC, tie up the funds from the NRA to support the Trump Campaign by making dubious allegation and going to delayed court hearings…..For the DNC….Desperate times call for desperate measures to lie, cheat and steal…..

Susan Cuchiara
Susan Cuchiara
3 years ago

My family have always been members. They are the strongest advocate for gun rights and conservatism, in general. However their leadership needs to be accountable for their financial mismanagement and private use of funds. An entire body of high level leadership needs to change and clean up the finances and individuals need to be prosecuted if necessary. Their support and advocacy of Donald Trump has been deflected and instead of helping with his campaign they are fighting their own legal battles because of money mismanagement. This is disappointing and unfortunate.

Hal
Hal
3 years ago

I am a lifetime member and am very comfortable with my guns. I was a veteran of Berlin crisis ,Cuban Missle crisis and Vietnam and if they want my guns come and take them if u can. I won’t give up easily.

Paul in Pennsylvania
Paul in Pennsylvania
3 years ago

I was going to participate in the poll on the NRA but couldn’t find an answer suitable to my feelings about the group. I’m a staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment and gun rights, but I’ve often found the NRA to be lacking in their commitment and methods to defend those rights. For instance the NRA has consistently continued to give high ratings to members of the Democrat Party, such as Joe Manchin of WV, who once elected with their endorsement inevitably betray the cause and work to undermine our rights. The Democrat Party is an organization that is singularly hostile to 2nd Amendment rights and membership in it should result in an automatic F rating in every circumstance. While I might endorse many of the NRAs positions and initiatives and they are the largest gun rights group, I do not view them as “steadfast” defenders of the 2nd Amendment as the poll suggests and so long as the NRA continues to endorse Democrats running for office I’m not interested in joining the group and funding those efforts. There are other groups such as Gun Owners of America (GOA) that are far more committed to defending 2nd Amendment right that I prefer to belong to and support financially. Same reason(s) I belong to AMAC and not the other alleged supporter of older Americans.

Ralph Sherrod
Ralph Sherrod
3 years ago

Until the NRA cleans house of corrupt leadership, I will not renew my membership or give donations.

J G Sarah
J G Sarah
3 years ago

NRA compromises. They also help write anti-gun laws. All they are really concerned about is hunting and sport shooting. They became worthless long ago

Martha Hurd
Martha Hurd
3 years ago

My husband was a member of the NRA for many years. He got tired of being harassed for money. I do appreciate the NRA supporting the second amendment, not so much because I favor guns but if the left succeeds in taking away our guns, what will be next?

Ronald P Feller
Ronald P Feller
3 years ago

It is time to renew my membership, I have no doubt that I will but I do have concerns about NRA’s leadership and how my dues are being used.
Thank you Ron Feller

Mike in MD
Mike in MD
3 years ago

I support the NRA as a long time member. No, they are not perfect, but who is? They should support Kyle Rittenhouse. I also belong to GOA, and recommend that NRA members join GOA too. Support the 2nd Amendment!

Critter
Critter
3 years ago

Life member

PAUL MENDOLIA
PAUL MENDOLIA
3 years ago

When the dust settles it will be all of us common citizens who might have to defend ourselves and each other. So I am a member and plan to remain so for the rest of my life. We never think of the possibility of a Tyrannical Government, but if the Democrats take over we might have exactly that. A government trying to take all of our firearms away. Ain’t happening here.

John B
John B
3 years ago

Second time I rewrote my comment regarding this subject again the AMAC has not permitted this comment to be posted, why is AMAC opposed to posting the truth and actual facts on this subject are they now censoring our 1st Amendment Rights like the Democrats AMAC please answer this question

Garry Swain
Garry Swain
3 years ago

I have called them and expressed my disapproval of both their excessive efforts to obtain early renewals and repeated give-aways of huge amounts of guns, when I join to provide funds, not give money away! It must bring in more than it costs, but this is not why I have been a member. If I want a particular gun, I will save my money until I can purchase it.

Dan Jones
Dan Jones
3 years ago

I think our 2nd Amendment rights would be gone already if not for the NRA. I believe the NRA is the organization most responsible for the gun rights we still enjoy in America. I don’t believe the NRA or any other entity will be able to hang on to the America I love and desire due to the amount of money and effort going into the destruction and eradication of America. It was good while it lasted, but it looks like there is no limit to the insanity in our country’s leadership. Liberalism, Socialism, and Marxism seem to be far more supported than any rational-thinking person could ever imagine.

Philip Bair
Philip Bair
3 years ago

The NRA “trained our trainers” at work and provided training for us as well.

Jerry in Dallas
Jerry in Dallas
3 years ago

I am a “Benefactor Life Member”.

Jim in chicago
Jim in chicago
3 years ago

I’ve been an NRA Life member since the mid-1980s. I recognize the great need for this organization but I do have some issues. First, they seem stuck in the Washington D.C. “good old boy” era where deals were made between politicians in smoky back rooms. Now, it’s open warfare in the media. The NRA needs to adjust their tactics. Second, the NRA needs to reach out to minorities trapped inside Democrat run big cities. Do they not understand THESE people need the 2A and right-to-carry more than anyone? Perhaps giving them discount coupons for CCW training and simple revolvers would undermine the leftist anti-gun politicians and let people trapped here defend themselves. Third, the NRA magazines that we recieve are chock full of defeat and “hair-on-fire” panic and calls for more and more cash that, if you believe the media, which I don’t, may be going to lifestyles rather than fighting the media lies and defeating anti-gun politicians. How about emphasizing victories more often. Stop depressing the membership. The Gun Owners of America seems to be more streamlined and effective for dollars spent. Still, I steadfastly support our gun rights.

Lee in Md.
Lee in Md.
3 years ago

I am a life member, 68 years old, and live in one of the country’s most anti gun states. Without the NRA we would be disarmed nationwide. Politicians, who enjoy round the clock armed protection, have no clue what many Americans can potentially face everyday, especially in urban areas. Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable as “easy targets”. See the case of the 80 year old woman recently brutally attacked. No obvious motive according to the police. My opinion, it was a hate crime.

Cynthia
Cynthia
3 years ago

Only reason I’m not joining the NRA is because I’m a member of the Gun Owners of America, which is an even more unwavering group. But definitely cheer on the NRA — and was a member for many years, before a friend directed me to GOA.

Troy Ogilvie
Troy Ogilvie
3 years ago

The NRA’s support for the Second Amendment is not “steadfast”, but is up for compromise under certain conditions. Therefore, I am a member of the uncompromising Gun Owners of America (GOA), and take every opportunity to participate in political actions to absolutely defend the Second Amendment from any compromise, unlike our Senior Senator, John Cornyn, who participated with rabid gun control Democrats, like Sen. Feinstein and Blumenthal to craft the 2016 “Fix NICS Bill, which was attached to a must pass funding bill in order to be passed. That bill requires all government agencies to add names to the NICS list. The NICS is known to return false negatives, which means law abiding citizens will be denied the purchase of a firearm. In fact, of the denials, 94% are due to false negatives. Sen. Cornyn worked to add even more names to a list that does not function as it should, to stop people who should be denied from buying a gun. The NRA awards Sen. Cornyn a very high grade for his support for the Second Amendment. I will not be a member of the NRA, and will not support Sen. Cornyn. I will instead, inform anyone I can that Sen. Cornyn works with Gun Control Democrats to limit the reach of the Second Amendment to ensure the right of individual American citizens to own, and use firearms. If allowed to continue in this manner, we can expect Sen. Cornyn to support “Red Flag” laws in the future which will be used to confiscate firearms from law abiding American citizens.

Ohio Bill
Ohio Bill
3 years ago

Like me, the NRA is not perfect; but in protecting my freedoms, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. In this case, my enemies are those who would use the the powers of Government to marginalize or take away my God given rights to Life, Liberty and Property. To the degree that the NRA takes the lead in that fight, I support them. I am a life member and have been for many years.
Unlike Anti-gun organizations, the NRA is truly a grassroots organization. The NRA is millions of members spending their money to buy one voice against government control. Groups like Everytown are one Billionaire spending his money to buy many voices for government control.
If you want your voice to be heard by a government looking to gain control over you, speak up and join the NRA.

wolverine70
wolverine70
3 years ago

The NRA does good work, but there are legitimate questions about how Wayne LaPierre is administering the Association. I’ll not be renewing until there is full transparency. It’s likely time for a change in leadership. If someone like Oliver North can be discarded by management seeking solely to retain ill advised perks, than a problem does exist.

John Lenski
John Lenski
3 years ago

The Marxist politicians dream of the day when they can disarm most Americans. Unfortunately they can do this by regulations and restrictive laws if they take the White House and congress. No second amendment change would be required. The road would then be open to total populous control.

Robert G DeWitt Jr
Robert G DeWitt Jr
3 years ago

I’m sign up yearly but things are a little tough now finance wise now ,but a very strong supporter of the NRA it’s why I’m a member here not at the other one

Dirk Tuinstra
Dirk Tuinstra
3 years ago

Just so you NO Our Groups Members are Now with GOA , They are Awesome , we visit New Members every day , we call the DEEP STATE NRA POCKETS ,we are OUT , Rip

Dirk Tuinstra
Dirk Tuinstra
3 years ago

I was a Life Time Member, but I am OUT , They are Corrupt, They WAY OVER PAY top level staff , They Cry Broke every year to Suck off the Top , They are Targeted by the Media , But they dont fight Back , Example we had a 1st Amendment Ralley in Santa Rosa CA , on May 24th 2020 , to open our State , no media person from NRA showed up , when I called , they told me they dont have staff , WE said What , oh to Much Money at the Top of NRA. I will Post this on American Patriot Group web site , We Are Out.

Scribe
Scribe
3 years ago

I’m not happy with Lapierre and think younger people should be leading but am a Life member, so you get what you get until there gone. GOA LIFE, SASS LIFE, support 2nd Amendment Foundation too.

Jeff
Jeff
3 years ago

Life member and have been since 1974. If you value your 2nd amendment rights you should join now. Come November make sure you vote Freedom first. Know your candidates opinions before you vote. Dont depend on someone else to tell you about candidate. Call the candidate and make them answer your questions on their views. But be sure and vote.

penny
penny
3 years ago

I have always supported owning guns. I have just recently went to class to obtain my ‘concealed weapon permit.’ I’m 75 and live alone. My son and daughter thought this was a good idea and bought me a handgun. I was impressed with the teacher and all who took the class with me. People call me ”old school,” and that suits me just fine. I am one who remembers days gone by. I thank you for your group and would join but my budget just won’t let me. Keep up the good work. I’m on your side. PJ in NC

John B
John B
3 years ago

i wrote a comment and AMAC apparently did not choose to permit my comments to be posted, I am ashamed of AMAC nothi ng I stated was anything but the truth as a 100% permanent an totally disabled combat veteran being denied the option to voice my comments is just plain wrong shamer on AMAC

Dan
Dan
3 years ago

I respect the NRA for what it stands for. However, I refuse to become a member because it compromises often. There are organizations, one or two in particular, that do not.

Dan
Dan
3 years ago

I respect the NRA for what it stands for. However, I refuse to become a member because it comprises often. There are organizations, one or two in particular, that do not.

Buck
Buck
3 years ago

The MSM has painted the NRA in a negative light lately about misappropriations. It is likely politically motivated but creats doubt in potential supporters.

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