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Posted: 4/24/2005 5:24:01 AM EDT
The NRA thread got me to thinking about this, so I'm going to make an offer to those who are interested.
If you are not an NRA member and not a Team Member here on the site, then you are eligable to take part. I have one spot open at the moment. I just had another spot open for a member that is 60yrs or older. So if you fit this age group, please let me know. We also have a spot open for a 50 yr old member. M4arc will pick up one to make it 6. 53vortec will pick up two more to make it 8 pieeater will pick up two to make the 10 screech will do number 11 pieeater just kicked in another sponsorship to make 12 JC_ just jumped on board to make 13 nightstalker makes number 14 Lifesaver jumps on board for 15 narkotic makes 16 DWFAN brings it up to 17 Cope makes 18 RichHolland steps up for 19 eagle308us rounds it off at 20 FMJunkie throws out two more for 22 VA_Dinger makes 23 Screech bumps it to 25 nightstalker for 26 pieeater +2 for 28 BigHitter +2 to round it out at 30 zrxc77 for two more, which brings us to 32 Cope brings it to 33 pv74 throws another one in for 34 4get_No1 for 35 Thanks to all those who have chipped in. List of members taking part so far: Lifesaver-sponsored by VA-gunnut...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated Carb850-sponsored by VA-gunnut...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated Shoot-N-Scoot-sponsored by VA-gunnut...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated Cope-sponsored by M4arc...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated ShootinChef-sponsored by 53Vortec...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated rollingstone-sponsored by pieeater...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated narcotik-sponsored by pieeater...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated billr0012-sponsored by pieeater...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated ZootTX-sponsored by JC_...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated panzersergeant-sponsored by Lifesaver...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated Kota4bye-sponsored by narcotik...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated BangStick1...sponsored by DWFAN...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated mjcmbk...sponsored by RichHolland...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated skv...sponsored by eagle308us...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated FlyByWire...sponsored by FMJunkie...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated SilentWarrior1...sponsored by FMJunkie...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated yugosksfan...sponsored by Screech...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated Kalahnikid...sponsored by nightstalker...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated Swindle1984...sponsored by pieeater...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated NJ-SLEO685...sponsored by pieeater...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated TrOoPeRcHiN_...sponsored by BigHitter...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated CABG...sponsored by zrxc77...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated Col__Kurtz...sponsored by zrxc77...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated Open for 60yrs or older...sponsored by Cope w4klr...sponsored by pv74...NRA payment received...Team Membership Activated Open for 50yrs or older...sponsored by 4get_No1 Guidelines: You must not be a current member of the NRA. To prove that you are joining the NRA, you will have to send me a check for $25 made out to the NRA. I don't want to handle anyone's money, so it has to be made out to the NRA. Once I get 5 people, I will fill out the applications and send them into the NRA. If for some reason I don't get 5 people within two weeks of getting the first person, I will just cut off the drive and mail in the applications then. Once I get your check made out to the NRA, I will send payment to ARFCOM for a Bronze Team Membership. Please make sure you include your username exactly as it appears on the board. This is what you get for being a Bronze Member.
So here is your chance to help support two great groups at a discount. If you're interested, just post in this thread and I will IM you my contact info. |
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Make it 6 and I'll pick up the Bronze membership for the 6th person
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Thanks M4arc! |
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The archive server is currently ONLINE.
Way to go, VA-gunnut. <applause> |
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It baffles me that there are 80 million+ gun owners in this country and only 4 mil NRA members.
I am getting my dad a membership for father's day. |
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That thread got me thinking also and I reviewed my finances ...twice and unfortunately I cannot join right now.
But I will be able to afford it next starting with my next paycheck and I will submit my application for the EPL plan @ $25/quarter |
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I'll pick up two more. Just lemme know what I need to do, VA!
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That is a generous offer!
I, for one, am more than capable of paying, have been a member in the past and literally contributed thousands to the NRA. However, I stopped when I realized that they are not in it to win this, as they certainly can. As with most organizations such as this they become a part of the fictional system of government. I am not sure what the membership numbers are now but one thing I know is that this is the largest organization of its type in the world. They have the political clout to turn this fight for the second on its head. They have a large enough membership to take on the federal government and stop every action, probably reverse, that we have been encumbered with over the last century. There are a few issues here that prevent success; first, a good portion of the membership is in actuality anti-second. When you have a group within that decries the availability of firearms such as the AR you have to ascertain what the issue is that fosters this mentality. Some are just ignorant of the facts and not realize that when they can completely ban the weapons we enjoy the government will be right after those hunting rifles. Of course when you think along these lines you realize that these people have their own selfish motives. Second, the NRA, like so many other organizations, is unwilling to go to the mat. They are unwilling to work with other organizations, outside the pro-gun movement, who understand that there is a problem. In general they refuse to address the big picture. We have a very big problem in this country and that is abuse of power. Let's remember that career people who are there from administration to administration run the government, they care little for who is in the White House and who is in control of congress. They do what they will for the sake of their own agenda. Lawyers and judges, for the most part, simply refuse to abide by the rule of law and that includes NRA lawyers. They go into court and abide by the status quo. They will not confront judges and will stay within that box that prevents us from having a victory. The staff of the NRA is no better. Before someone starts with the well what would we do without organizations like the NRA, remember that they have become part of the overall problem rather that a solution. If their strategy is to fight within this system that has become corrupt than they are simply fostering the inevitable. We have many legal issues in this country that can be addressed and when intertwined with the argument for the right to keep and bear arms will turn this battle in our favor. I have presented them to the NRA and the answer is typically that the membership does not want to know or does not understand all these issues and what they mean. I suggest that with the membership of this organization we have the basis to start a very strong political group that can make an impact, but we must learn and understand the laws of this land and that of our states. Let’s for once take the battle to the government and not stand by while they take all our rights. |
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I just upgraded to Bronze last week, but I will join the NRA this week.
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I'll renew my membership to the NRA ONLY if the NRA lobbyists show up in Trenton to bust some BALLS. We need some help over here.
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I just added you to the list of sponsors. I'll send an IM with all the necessary info when the time comes. Thanks! |
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Let's try to keep this thread on topic. We already have a thread to debate the NRA and it's merits.
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Nice gesture. I can see where your intentions are good. BUT,,,, Hopefully it will take more than a measely $20 bribe to get people to turn their back on their principals. But then again, the nra does that every day. If they would just start doing what they claim to advocate they would not constantly have to beg or BRIBE people to get their money. The nra is just like jesse jackson`s rainbow coalition. They don`t want to win,,,they just want your money. |
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Sorry You're doing a great thing here and I vented. |
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I am interested. For the first time in my life I have a little extra spending money (still in serious CC debt from college and VERY unwise spending).
ENGLT |
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I could do $25 when I get paid on Thursday. IM me your address and I'll get a check out to you. Thanks for doing this. It is just the incentive I needed to get off my butt and join again. I was a NRA member years ago; but, I just let it lapse.
"That others might live." |
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I been wanting to do both. I'm in! |
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Wow... That sounds like a heck of a deal, to bad I am already a Life Member and my fellow NRA brothers are doing a great job. Guess I need to start to get busy and recruit and meet my quota of ten for the year to the shooting sports.
Way to go! |
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I see you're still at it. How is that claim going that the NRA was selling us down the river and they were actually working to renew the AW ban. Oh that's right, you were served a big cup of STFU when the ban expired weren't you. Didn't you also claim the NRA execs make huge salaries? I'm still waiting for you to publish those numbers. |
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Guys, please take this back to the other thread. |
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+1 I have already asked that everyone leave the NRA debates to the other thread. This thread is for a different purpose. |
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Ill jump in on this. Ive been loofing off doing both. Two birds with one stone.
SNS |
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I just replied to your IM. |
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I'll pick up 2. Im me and let me know where to send the money.
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What a deal! This is more than generous, guys. I'd jump on this in a heartbeat-- too bad I'm an Endowment NRA Member and Team Member already.
And if there were NO NRA, where would we be then? I admit I was a Neal Knox factionist-- but the next alternatives don't have near the clout. We use the tools we have-- and the last time I looked, the leadership is elected-- so if you don't vote, STFU. A great big ATTA'BOY! to all the sponsors of this wonderful idea! Edited for overenthusiastic spelling. |
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Replied Back Thanks to everyone who is doing this. Ive been a bit busy lately with my up comeing move and working two jobs. Seems like I just never had the time. This was a great reminder to get off my ass. I still need to go join the state advocacy group. |
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IM sent, and thanks for chipping in! |
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They need to bring back the $500 lifetime memberships with quarterly payments..I could go for that. $750 is too steep for me..
Good luck with your drive..Great idea.. |
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Ever since I read what Nuge said last week at the convention, I have been wanting to join.
I'm in. |
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They are still doing the quarterly payments, it's just $750. Definitely a good deal for those who don't want to lay out all the money at once. |
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IM sent. |
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ShootinChef and RebFootCav, I just sent you both an IM with the info.
We still have 3 slots open. |
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This man is trying to do something positive, Please dont stomp on his thread with anti NRA rhetoric.
This is coming from someone who lost all faith and in the NRA and has taken leadership in FL when they ackknowledge us to task on many issues. |
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Money and info sent.
BTT since there are still some open slots. This is a good deal guys. |
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Wow--the Voice of Reason not only discusses things in a calm and rational manner, he also puts his money where his mouth is. Thanks, VA-gunnut (and others, of course).!!
Tacked until it's completed. Edit: Those who still wish to "debate" (read: bash) the NRA are asked to do so in the original thread: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=345334 Please DO NOT crap in this nice thread. |
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Alrighty now, I'm in if there is a spot. Stand up too be counted on. Thanks for the offer. rs
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