Interesting Article by an NRA Board Member

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No doubt it is time for change at the top. I wonder who thought that selling carry insurance was a good idea, presenting an opening to the pols from new yorkistan. Every week I receive several pleas for more money, then I read about the salaries of the top echelon and the outrageous payments to their advertising/fund raising company. Focus on the mission.
 
I hope enough other board members are thinking like Col West. The NRA badly needs to get back to it's core values and quit wasting "our" contributions. Accountability is an absolute must and currently there is none.

My original link was from Col West's own website but the content has now hit mainstream media.
 
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Excuse me for pointing out that the statement really didn't say much other than he doesn't like Wayne laPierre. More specifics would have been nice although I do agree that the NRA does need a little shake up-power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. It is time for new blood-I have never been able to put a finger on it but I have NEVER liked Wayne LaPierre. He's got that sleeze factor that makes me not want to trust him as far as I can throw him-seems like he is after his own brand first......just my gut but I have learned to trust it.
 
CAJUNLAWYER said:
Excuse me for pointing out that the statement really didn't say much other than he doesn't like Wayne laPierre. More specifics would have been nice although I do agree that the NRA does need a little shake up-power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. It is time for new blood-I have never been able to put a finger on it but I have NEVER liked Wayne LaPierre. He's got that sleeze factor that makes me not want to trust him as far as I can throw him-seems like he is after his own brand first......just my gut but I have learned to trust it.
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Wayne is just a mouthpiece. He would be equally comfortable fronting for Bloomberg/Everytown if the payday is fat enough. Joe
 
In my opinion the NRA lost its attention to the issues of the organization many years ago. I am a life member, courtesy of a gift from my wife several years ago. The fact that she gave it to me is the only reason I still keep it. I have written the NRA three letters over the years voicing my opinion of its viewpoint on various issues. Never have I received even a form letter acknowledging receipt of those letters. I do, however, receive a constant bombardment of letters from the NRA requesting, even demanding, additional donations. These letters all have the same tone, we have a problem and if you don't send us the money we demand, you are letting us down. All the problems the NRA faces are your fault for not sending more money. In the past few years the NRA launched a solicitation campaign with the slogan "your dues are not enough". I beg your pardon. I know members who have to budget their dues money so that they have it to pay membership fees. That isn't enough? In 2016 the NRA supported a particular Nevada senator because he was instrumental in the construction of a shooting range in Nevada. He was also opposed to virtually every thing that was supported by conservative members of our senate. Frost the cake with the plethora of "free gifts" that are made in China and Vietnam and you have a clear view of where the NRA now stands. We want all your money and the h--- with your views. Yes, it is time for a change.
 
df06 said:
I hope all of you are writing to the NRA with your concerns and are demanding a chance in leadership.
Bitching about the issues with the NRA to each other on these forums wont get the job done.
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Very good point. I'm going to write a "real" letter using paper and I urge others to take a few minutes to do the same. Emails don't carry the weight of a letter and never have, simply because they're too easy and commonplace and largely ignored, sort of like the fill-in-your-name postcards sent to legislators in support of or in opposition to a cause.

Many like to bellyache on a forum because it's convenient. That's fine, but if the dissatisfaction isn't expressed beyond that, nothing is accomplished.
 
rockquarry said:
Very good point. I'm going to write a "real" letter using paper and I urge others to take a few minutes to do the same. Emails don't carry the weight of a letter and never have, simply because they're too easy and commonplace and largely ignored, sort of like the fill-in-your-name postcards sent to legislators in support of or in opposition to a cause.

Many like to bellyache on a forum because it's convenient. That's fine, but if the dissatisfaction isn't expressed beyond that, nothing is accomplished.
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It’s not real easy to find, but there is a “contact us” button on the NRA website. It will ask for your name, address, e mail etc, and there is a box to submit comments. My message to them was in summary-
I am a 35 year lifer that has bought up to Patron level
I have successfully convinced many to join the NRA
The recent report of excessive spending on things that do not support the membership is very disturbing
Until leadership changes occur to get the NRA on track to support the membership, I will remain a passive member, financially and in other areas.
 
CAJUNLAWYER said:
Excuse me for pointing out that the statement really didn't say much other than he doesn't like Wayne laPierre. More specifics would have been nice ....
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Not to try to out-lawyer a lawyer, but I do believe his purpose actually was to contradict Meadows’ and Cotton’s statements to the press that the Board, thus including him, were aware and supported whatever LaPierre allegedly did money-wise.

His main point was precisely to go on record that board members didn’t know any more specifics.
 
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