View Full Version : Free National Rifle Association (NRA) Memberships!
SUBMAN1
03-25-09, 08:30 PM
Get a 1 year gift membership for free! Now for you gun people, you have no excuse for not becoming a member!
http://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/
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antikristuseke
03-25-09, 08:47 PM
Yes we do!
Not being american, for one thing.
SUBMAN1
03-25-09, 08:52 PM
Yes we do!
Not being american, for one thing.
Let me re-phrase the above - Americans have no excuse now that have guns. They should now join. The price is right.
Plus, I got a free monthly rifle magazine too! You get to pick which one you want.
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A Very Super Market
03-25-09, 08:52 PM
Yes we do!
Not being american, for one thing.
I couldn't help but laugh. :har:
I'm not American either, and I don't see myself owning a gun in the future, but the NRA doesn't really bother me. Gun ownership isn't something that bothers me, as long as its responsible.
antikristuseke
03-25-09, 08:58 PM
I couldn't help but laugh. :har:
Then my post served its purpose.
Some of you might have noticed, I actualy like firearms.
SUBMAN1
03-25-09, 09:54 PM
I'm not American either, and I don't see myself owning a gun in the future, but the NRA doesn't really bother me. Gun ownership isn't something that bothers me, as long as its responsible.
A very mature and respectable position.
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Aramike
03-25-09, 09:57 PM
I signed up. Cool link!
Thanks for the link. Forwarded it to my Wife. Guess we will sign up, too.
Yeah I've been meaning to rejoin but this just made it easy!
Spike88
03-26-09, 10:06 AM
I joined.
AVGWarhawk
03-26-09, 11:12 AM
So I need a rifle to join? :06:
Sailor Steve
03-26-09, 12:13 PM
No, you need a rifle to hunt at long range. You need a pistol or a shotgun to adequately defend your home. To join all you need is a desire to support liberty in America.
I'm pretty sure you were being rhetorical, but I thought I'd say it anyway.
AVGWarhawk
03-26-09, 12:41 PM
No, you need a rifle to hunt at long range. You need a pistol or a shotgun to adequately defend your home. To join all you need is a desire to support liberty in America.
I'm pretty sure you were being rhetorical, but I thought I'd say it anyway.
Yes I was Steve but clarification is always nice:up: I have owned weapons. I had a 30/30 Marlin with scope. Winchester pump 12 gauge shotgun with interchangable slug barrel and a Browning 380 pistol. Sold them all. I found I had no interest in hunting deer or turkey. The Browning was fun at the range but that gets expensive. Then kids came along. No need for these in the house. Hey, I will join anyway. :D
Thanks Subman, I'm back in the fold. Didn't realize there is 25,000 to my family if I'm killed at work.
Platapus
03-27-09, 05:49 PM
Wow, membership must really be dropping if they are forced to give it away for free.
em2nought
03-27-09, 08:39 PM
Thanks very much for the link, forwarded it to my buddy too.
SUBMAN1
03-28-09, 11:39 AM
Wow, membership must really be dropping if they are forced to give it away for free.
And here I was, thinking you at least had some logical thought. I am sorry you proved me wrong once again. This is perhaps one of the smartest moves they could have ever done. Quite genius I might add.
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SUBMAN1
03-28-09, 11:39 AM
To everyone else - you're welcome! :D
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Sailor Steve
03-28-09, 11:42 AM
And here I was, thinking you at least had some logical thought. I am sorry you proved me wrong once again. This is perhaps one of the smartest moves they could have ever done. Quite genius I might add.
Platapus's comment was indeed a dig. But so was this reply, and also required no logical thought, just a superior and condescending attitude. No genius at all.
SUBMAN1
03-28-09, 11:51 AM
Platapus's comment was indeed a dig. But so was this reply, and also required no logical thought, just a superior and condescending attitude. No genius at all.
And yours is a dig too. I was referring to the NRA's idea to give away for a short time NRA memberships that were quite genius, though I see you're are out to quickly pull my chain.
Anyway. Not looking to get into a pissing match, so I end my reply digs here.
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Platapus
03-28-09, 01:27 PM
Platapus's comment was indeed a dig. But so was this reply, and also required no logical thought, just a superior and condescending attitude. No genius at all.
Don't sweat it Steve. Let Subman have his fun. :D He likes that sort of stuff.
But I appreciate the assist. :salute:
And yes it was a dig at the NRA. I have been a shooter for more than 20 years and I have never been a member of the NRA. I have some personal disagreements with the NRA and exercise my right not to support their lobbying activities.
When I was shooting in USPSA competitions, I used to pay a higher entry fee because I was not a member. To me, it was worth it to maintain separation from an organization I often disagree with. I also disagree with the way shooters and shooting organizations push membership in the NRA.
NRA membership only represents less than 10% of American Gun Owners.
Estimated 44 million (1) gun owners vs estimated <4 million (2) NRA members. 40 Million gun owners can't all be wrong. I am a proud member of the Majority group in this issue.
(1) http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/pubs/gun_violence/sect01.html
(2) http://www.nraila.org/About/
It is my opinion that the NRA, through their rhetoric, has done more harm for the perception of gun-ownership than their lobbying activities have helped it. Charlton Heston (RIP) holding a rifle in his hands bellowing "from my cold dead fingers" is not representative of my idea of responsible gun-ownership.
But these are my opinions only. If anyone wishes to take advantage of the free membership of the NRA and be subject to their marketing, more power to them. I wish them only the best of luck.
As for me, even a free membership in the NRA is over priced.
One has to ask oneself, why would the NRA offer free memberships? They want your money. Often free gifts are too expensive.
But anyway, everyone to his own. I wish all of you the best of luck in your dealings with the NRA. :yeah:
It is my opinion that the NRA, through their rhetoric, has done more harm for the perception of gun-ownership than their lobbying activities have helped it. Charlton Heston (RIP) holding a rifle in his hands bellowing "from my cold dead fingers" is not representative of my idea of responsible gun-ownership.
That's why, as a gun owner and avid shooter, I haven't joined them either. I applaud their gun safety programs and sponsorship of shooting events, but then they shoot themselves in the foot with the rabid antigun control rantings....
Sailor Steve
03-28-09, 03:46 PM
And yours is a dig too. I was referring to the NRA's idea to give away for a short time NRA memberships that were quite genius, though I see you're are out to quickly pull my chain.
Anyway. Not looking to get into a pissing match, so I end my reply digs here.
I snipe at you because a lot of the time I agree with you; and I expect more of people I agree with.
SUBMAN1
03-28-09, 11:50 PM
Well forgive me for being a bit on the short side when I wrote it then. Too many other things on my mind than to put any more effort into replying to his post than I did.
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Frame57
03-29-09, 01:25 AM
I support the NRA because they are the only ones who will go to DC to fight for the second amendment. They are the ones who fought for the gun owners in San Fran to battle the gruesome Newesome. I would venture to say if it were not for the NRA we would probably be in the same boat as Australia and England.
SUBMAN1
03-29-09, 11:47 AM
I support the NRA because they are the only ones who will go to DC to fight for the second amendment. They are the ones who fought for the gun owners in San Fran to battle the gruesome Newesome. I would venture to say if it were not for the NRA we would probably be in the same boat as Australia and England.
About as accurate a statement as can be made right there. I don't want to end up like the UK and their PC run amok. The safest profession there is burglary.
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OneToughHerring
03-29-09, 12:23 PM
Then my post served its purpose.
Some of you might have noticed, I actualy like firearms.
Well there is a NRA in Finland, as crazy as it sounds, you might want to inquire about a membership from them if you absolutely must join them. They kinda came here after the first school shooting. Where is the logic in that I'm not sure.
Platapus
03-29-09, 01:16 PM
I support the NRA because they are the only ones who will go to DC to fight for the second amendment.
Not the only ones. Please keep in mind that the following organizations are also lobbying for the rights of gun ownership:
- Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
- Gun Owners of America
- Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (one does not have to be Jewish to join this organization)
- The Law Enforcement Alliance of America
- Liberty Belles
- The Pink Pistols (Yes even homosexuals are in favour of gun ownership rights)
- The Second Amendment Foundation
- Second Amendment Sisters, Inc.
- Students for Concealed Carry on Campus
And a multitude of smaller groups all working for the rights of gun ownership.
The NRA may be the most famous/infamous but they are not the only lobbying group working for the rights of gun owners.
Frame57
03-29-09, 03:31 PM
Agreed on that it is just they are the heavy hitters with the legal side of things....Pink Pistols????:haha:
antikristuseke
03-29-09, 05:48 PM
Well there is a NRA in Finland, as crazy as it sounds, you might want to inquire about a membership from them if you absolutely must join them. They kinda came here after the first school shooting. Where is the logic in that I'm not sure.
No thanks, I have absolutely no interest in joining the NRA. Allready the member of the militia.
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