Free National Rifle Association (NRA) Memberships!

[Platapus]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

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. He likes that sort of stuff.

But I appreciate the assist.

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.