NRA vs GOA

[SWATH]

A friend of mine actually questioned Wayne La Pierre and some of his periphery about why they seem to be hostile towards Ron Paul (who I believe does not actively seek the support of any organization). Their reply indicated that they have a genuine disdain for him and will not be endorsing him or his policies. One of the the NRA lawyers he spoke with actually accused Ron Paul of being anti-2nd amendment and against the NRA. Ok, I might agree with the second part.

They also give him a luke warm pro-2nd amendment grade while giving others better grades like Thompson and if I recall Richardson who is a Democrat. The NRA (as an organization) does not seem to like Ron Paul. I mean they list every Republican candidate, even the blatant anti-2nd amendment ones like Giuliani and McCain, then as if to add insult to injury list a Democrat over Ron Paul, the most pro-2nd amendment candidate the Republican party ever saw, who I might add just out raised every single other Republican in donations during the previous quarter.

 

[2ndAmendmentWarrior]

Ron Paul probably wasn't listed on the flyer because, as the flyer states, its purpose was to showcase the canidates seeking NRA support. If Ron Paul didn't seek it, as you seem to believe, then that would explain why he wasn't on there.

I don't think the NRA is unfair to Ron Paul. In their 2008 Endorsement Roster, Ron Paul received an A-.

http://www.nrapvf.org/ELECTIONS/State.aspx?y=2008&State=TX#U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Now, the minus may or may not be unfair, based on his stances compared to the NRA's. The didn't endorse presidential candidates until after the primaries, which, in that case, the obvious nod would go to the McCain/Palin ticket.

 

[Crosstimbers Okie]

"Other" was my choice.

The Second Amendment Foundation was not mentioned: http://www.saf.org/ .

I support the NRA, GOA, and SAF. None are perfect, but you use the tools you have to accomplish your goals. Some tools are better suited for certain tasks and circumstances than others. One size does not fit all.

Power and politics are real. If the perfect is allowed to become the enemy of the good, then the battle is lost. All that will remain are a bunch of dead, imprisoned, or politically impotent Libertarians and Second Amendment Activists. Utopian visions are great as an instrument to keep your eyes on your goals. But utopias don't exist for a reason.

 

[sidster]

"Other" was my choice.

The Second Amendment Foundation was not mentioned: http://www.saf.org/ .

I support the NRA, GOA, and SAF. None are perfect, but you use the tools you have to accomplish your goals. Some tools are better suited for certain tasks and circumstances than others. One size does not fit all.

Power and politics are real. If the perfect is allowed to become the enemy of the good, then the battle is lost. All that will remain are a bunch of dead, imprisoned, or politically impotent Libertarians and Second Amendment Activists. Utopian visions are great as an instrument to keep your eyes on your goals. But utopias don't exist for a reason.

Do you mind commenting over on this thread?

 

[Crosstimbers Okie]

Done.

 

[liberteebell]

www.vcdl.org

Yes indeed, VCDL rocks! One of THE most organized and effective activist groups ever.

GOA would be my choice for a national group.

 

[xd9fan]

I'm a benafactor member of the NRA....and I will tell you that the NRA's problems mirror the GOP's problems

Both need radical yet back to basic....help.

Both will not survive without out it.

 

[CurtisLow]

Join GOA today! http://gunowners.org/

 

[Michael Landon]

I voted for "other." The other would be the JPFO. When I joined the JPFO they sent me a HUGE package filled with all sorts of magazines, a book, a bunch of Grandpa Jack booklets and a bunch of other goodies. When I joined the NRA I received a magazine subscription and a knife. When I joined the GOA I received a newsletter.

I would highly recommend joining all three. It never hurts to have a say in all of their organizations.

- ML

 

[Brooklyn Red Leg]

Which of the two organizations supports my right to own automatic weapons and machine guns without registering them with the Feds?

Good question, as I want to know the same thing. I want an organization that will not so much as utter a peep in objection to my going to my local gunshop and purchasing an FN/FAL M249 SAW light machinegun for the same price the Army buys them for without having to jump through 10,000 fiery hoops.

 

[Angio333]

I am a supporter of the NRA, GOA, JPFO, and my state based pro-gun organization.