I have talked to quite a few ARFCOMMER’s and many have reached out to me. My phone blowing up with calls was actually my first clue that something had even happened. The NRA Board does not make the day to day decisions in the function of the Association, and this move was not made known to me before the public (I can’t speak for others). I'm not happy that I did not know, but don't want to fly off the handle before I get details from the source.
I am not a spokesperson for the NRA. I work for the members. My job is to listen to them, and give my input and advice internally. And always paying my own way, never taking reimbursement, gifts, trips, et cetera, means I'm free to speak my mind.
I am listening, reading and talking, as I have always done. I have seen a thread where communicating with the Board was discussed and I strongly encourage you to do so, myself included. We work for the members, not the NRA.
I'll post again when I'm able.