Posted: 6/7/2005 6:15:00 PM EDT
Got a phone call today from the NRA...They had me listen to a 1 min. spill by Wayne about how George Soros was working behind the scenes with the U.N. to take my HUNTING RIFLES with some U.N. Resolution to disarm the world  namely the U.S. Citizens.Well after the little speach the Operator(NRA Member Guy) comes on...offers me a three year deal for $85.00 so the NRA can combat the Evil George Soros and the U.N. This is where I have FUN  I say first that I'd love to help out BUT...I don't own any HUNTING RIFLES, None that the NRA considers a Huntig Rifle  All I own are EVIL BLACK RIFLES. And the guy starts stammering Uh...what kind of Evil Black rifles??? I replied AR-15s, and various other Military Style Weapons. And he's like "Ohhhhh...those Assault Ban Weapons" (real snotty like) This is when I went into my Rant: I ask why the NRA has chosen to protect only the HUNTING RIFLES, and doesn't the NRA understand that the Second Admendment wasn't writen so my right to hunt deer would not be infringed...The Founding Fathers did'nt give a damn about hunting deer when they wrote the Bill of Rights. Why can't the NRA fight to protect our SA rights for ALL Weapons and not just the Politically Correct ones  I told him there are allot of people in this country that own Guns and don't hunt...What about their guns??? He says "Oh...You mean for Personal Protection" and I say Not Only them but sport shooters, collectors, and people that just love to shoot. Not everyone who owns a gun cares about hunting and if you care for the Second Admendment you will stop diluting it to Hunting weapons only. You see that's how they got the AWB passed in the first place...The hunters did'nt care because they thought it did'nt affect them  So the NRA did'nt get any support from them. Don't you think you'll get the same responce from the paper shooters??? In the end the Goal of the Gun Grabbers is to get ALL Weapons...Not Just a Select Few. That's the message that needs to be gotten accross. I told him that the best weapon we have against the U.N. is Bolton and they need to lobby the Senate to Vote him in. He is a strong SA guy who will work on our behalf as he always has...kinda shines some light on the Dems. and U.N.'s strong disapproval of him, doesn't it??? He agreed I bought the 3-year membership anyways...Guess I felt guilty for my attitude. I hate getting sollicited over the phone. And I was in a foul mood anyways. Maybe I over reacted, I just know it struck a raw nerve...Oh Well  ETA Bolton not Volker For what it's worth I Join every year and send donations when asked...Well maybe not every time...that'd be like once/twice a month
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| So the NRA finally started pounding on all the hunters trying to get them involved just like the people here wanted them to do...and what do they get in return? More complaints. Most of the NRA membership is "hunters" who don't care about the Second Amendment, personal protection, or assault weapons because even the Dems promise not to take away their guns. Giving the "hunters" who don't care a wake up call is just what they needed. Although I do agree that they should have included the other reasons as well. |
I understand you're frustration with the NRA's telephone solicitation. |
| I just hate when they send me those god damn videos and collector's coins that I have no use for and then ask me to pay for it after they already sent it. Why aren't they using ever last penny I send them to fight anti-gun legislation? Instead they fill my mail box with what I consider "junk mail" for shit that I'm not interested in. Sometimes I wonder if any of my money goes towards fighting anti-gun bs. |
Because cost/return analysis has proven that the amount they get from those mailings far exceeds their cost. This is explained in the magazines periodically, but not as often as on here. There is no way they'd do that if it wasn't a sure thing on return for investment. We all get junk mail from many sources. It's not that hard to drop one more letter in the trash. Gravity does most of the work for you. |
You do realize, that its written into the postal code that any items recieved unsolicited you may keep for free. And the sending party has no recourse. www.usps.com/websites/depart/inspect/merch.htm
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+1 the hard part is knowing who to vote for on the board. I wish there was a way to get more info about the nominees than the bs the NRA puts out. |
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Sin_Bin is absolutely right. But not only is the NRA directly responsible for bringing about the sunset of the Assault Weapons Ban, they are also directly responsible for getting the Republican majority in the house after the AWB was passed. Bill Clinton has even attested to that fact. They have also fought tooth and nail to get 'Shall Issue' concealed carry in every state that it has been brought up. Remember the 2000 election? The NRA led a HUGE mobilization campaign to get members out to vote and have been credited by Republicans and Democrats with getting Bush elected. On top of that the NRA is fought to get Florida's self defense law passed, and they are fighting to get a bill passed in Texas that will allow people to carry handguns in their cars without having to have a concealed pistol license. The NRA is the largest special intrest group in the nation and they are dedicated not only to preventing more gun control, but in expanding gun rights. Most of their efforts are directed at expanding citizens rights to self defense with a firearm, as well as preserving the rights of hunters and the availability of hunting lands. The NRA is the 800 pound gorilla fighting for all gun owners. I'm glad that you joined, but you need to check the 'tude. |