Reuter's story undermining the NRA

[mr surveyor]

our club is well over 60 years old, and I think the reasoning (at least in "modern times") for NRA membership is to have that little bit of assurance that potential members have some awareness of firearms use, safety, general operation, etc., and the assurance that potential members are really serious about the shooting "sports". Also, although I'm not a participant in the competition events, It may also have something to do with sanctioned events.

Regardless of the reasoning, I'm 100% for it.

[O6nop]

One of the clubs I am a member of is Austin Rifle Club. They do not require a NRA membership to join. They are a private non-profit [/i. Also, despite that, if I'm not mistaken, I do believe they regularly host NRA sanctioned events and competitions, and are NRA approved for safety requirements for range construction, so I don't think that is a requirement. Their basic requirement is that you must have a background check to join. So, if you can own a gun you can join.
ARC would hate to see the lost revenue, if any, by imposing a requirement like NRA membership.

So does PSC.

The requirement to be an NRA member is spot on.

Anygunanywhere

Just out of curiosity, what would be the advantage of requiring a NRA membership over just a policy to encourage it?

ETA - quote

What Charles said.

You value your RKBA?

Join the NRA.

Anygunanywhere

There's no doubt the NRA is doing a lot for safety and education regarding firearms, but they don't have the market cornered on it. As far as RKBA, they are second to none, but strategies and opinions change and not everyone agrees with all that NRA stands for and they may be just as staunch supporters of RKBA as anyone. Some people don't agree with more government paid personnel to protect schools. And after all, from videos I've seen going around from 1999, Wayne LaPierre supported gun free school zones and background checks for all gun sales. I guess that was popular for gun owners back then, but of course I havent seen the full context. That opinion has certainly changed today, I guess. I am truly a supporter of RKBA but we should be able to question the NRA as our conscience demands, after all WE are not sheep. Being a NRA member myself, I made that a choice on it's merits, not a channel for another membership.

[K.Mooneyham]

The benefit we see is supporting the NRA so we can continue to own and use firearms.

Chas.

Bingo!

You beat me to the punch!

And I wholeheartedly agree.

[TexasGal]

The benefit we see is supporting the NRA so we can continue to own and use firearms.

Chas.

Bingo!

You beat me to the punch!

And I wholeheartedly agree.

[anygunanywhere]

There's no doubt the NRA is doing a lot for safety and education regarding firearms, but they don't have the market cornered on it. As far as RKBA, they are second to none, but strategies and opinions change and not everyone agrees with all that NRA stands for and they may be just as staunch supporters of RKBA as anyone. Some people don't agree with more government paid personnel to protect schools. And after all, from videos I've seen going around from 1999, Wayne LaPierre supported gun free school zones and background checks for all gun sales. I guess that was popular for gun owners back then, but of course I havent seen the full context. That opinion has certainly changed today, I guess. I am truly a supporter of RKBA but we should be able to question the NRA as our conscience demands, after all WE are not sheep. Being a NRA member myself, I made that a choice on it's merits, not a channel for another membership.

Question everything including the NRA. I do.

If an organization makes it one of their requirements and if you disagree then don't join.

Reagan told us to trust but verify.

There are many Pro-RKBA organizations out there. Join one and contribute to the cause.

Anygunanywhere

[O6nop]

Being a NRA member myself, I made that a choice on it's merits, not a channel for another membership.

Actually I'd love to take advantage of the $300 life membership deal from the NRA, but just don't have the funds right now, unless it goes on 'til after my tax return.