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As one of those who believe that self defense is an inalienable human right, I left the NRA years ago along with many in the gun community. They're a laughing s
by jakebasile 6y ago
As one of those who believe that self defense is an inalienable human right, I left the NRA years ago along with many in the gun community. They're a laughing stock among the younger crowd (Negotiating Rights Away is a common epithet). They are seen as much more focused on fundraising and slush funds for executives, while being far too open to yet more compromise with too few successes. Meanwhile other organizations seem to be getting things done even if progress is slow.
All my "gun advocacy" money goes to:
- Gun Owners of America
- Second Amendment Foundation
- Firearms Policy Coalition
- Texas State Rifle Association (technically an NRA affiliate, but most infringements are state level and there are a number of important measures this legislative session in Texas).
- lostapathy 6y agoI don't disagree with you, but let me offer an alternate viewpoint on the broader picture. The NRA has become, for better or worse, the media's lightning rod for the media on gun rights. Could the SAF accomplish what they have the last 15-20 years if they had to be the media's lightning rod instead?
- jakebasile 6y agoI have had some thoughts that even though the NRA is no longer the organization I want, it's name-awareness serves a purpose. I hadn't thought of it serving another purpose by "drawing the fire" so to speak. It will be interesting to see how things shake out as the NRA falls by the wayside. Unfortunately it's hard to remove the threat to the things I value from the situation, so I can't look at it passively.