Reform of the NRA is Underway!

[Ingomike]

Not following what 2017 has to do with anything,

2018 convention in Indy was when the power struggles began that brought out the dirty laundry that was used to neuter the organization…

 

[Ingomike]

My point is that it’s better to have an organization that demonstrates transparency and adherence to the goals of its members versus enriching its leadership with money, expensive vacation/travel junkets and buying clothes for the guys at the top. And perhaps New York’s actions may have helped pushed the NRA in that direction.

Not following what 2017 has to do with anything, although in the last 7 years constitutional carry has certainly expanded as well as total gun ownership, so there have been successes in spite of the NRA’s issues. Getting rid of Wayne and electing less beholden leaders can’t change things instantly, but it’s a hopeful start that may do so over time.

Do you think Bob Mendez is an anomaly?

 

[Chewie]

Underway? I hope so but I will wait and see. Adding 5 good active board members will help but there are still a lot of the old guard left in place. Only time will tell.

 

[COOPADUP]

The GOA has really stepped up with communications and recruitment. Seems like they are trying to step it up and become the best option IMHO.

 

[jstaylor62]

Underway? I hope so but I will wait and see. Adding 5 good active board members will help but there are still a lot of the old guard left in place. Only time will tell.

The election of the 5 sent a signal that reform was the message from the members. As a result, the reformers were elected to 3 of the top 4 positions in the NRA. And, it caused Charles Cotton to lose his power and control. The old guard is on the run!

 

[Ingomike]

Bob Barr Elected NRA President, Reform Slate Sweeps Other Offices

bearingarms.com

 

[KellyinAvon]

Press release from NRA-ILA concerning changes. Chief Compliance Officer is a great step.

NRA-ILA | Bob Barr Elected NRA President, Doug Hamlin Elected to Serve as NRA Executive Vice President & CEO

Today, the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) elected former U.S. Congressman Bob Barr as President of the NRA and Doug Hamlin as NRA Executive Vice President & CEO. The meeting of the Board of Directors followed the 153rd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits where...

www.nraila.org

 

[Expat]

Press release from NRA-ILA concerning changes. Chief Compliance Officer is a great step.

NRA-ILA | Bob Barr Elected NRA President, Doug Hamlin Elected to Serve as NRA Executive Vice President & CEO

Today, the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) elected former U.S. Congressman Bob Barr as President of the NRA and Doug Hamlin as NRA Executive Vice President & CEO. The meeting of the Board of Directors followed the 153rd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits where...

www.nraila.org

Kelly, what do you think of Kozuch? Hamlin?

 

[KellyinAvon]

Kelly, what do you think of Kozuch? Hamlin?

Kozuch replaced Jason Wiemay over a year ago, not sure the deal. My ILA POC has no problem with him.

Hamlin came out of publishing and has an impressive resume in the area. Ran big things before.

Maybe a behind the scenes CEO, don’t picture Bob Barr as the face of NRA since he was behind the scenes working with Newt Gingrich back in the day.

I recognized the 2nd VP name, I think he took out a murderer in a packing plant in Oklahoma several years back.

 

[Expat]

I got the magazine yesterday. Hamlin had an excellent statement in it, IMHO.

 

[foszoe]

NRA dodges government monitor in corruption case but must bar Wayne LaPierre: ruling

During case, organization’s governance was compared to ‘dumpster fire’

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Expat]

Local news carried that story (I assume). Said Wayne is out for 10 years. Meaningless since he is gone and I doubt the NRA would have any interest in bringing him back. Also said judge denied having a state monitor.

 

[foszoe]

Local news

Be careful using those words around @DoggyDaddy
He may get triggered.

 

[DadSmith]

 

[BJHay]

But the success emboldened previously quiet Board Members to now speak out against what had been frustrating them for years.

I'm sure this is true for some BOD members but, like all good political types, these guys can read the political winds. Wayne had the board locked up with his cronies. Some, perhaps most, will slither into new positions publicly yet continue to scheme for personal wealth.

I'm one of the 1.5m members that left NRA due to corruption. Hamlin's video appeals to people like me to 'come home'. I will happily rejoin and restart contributions when I see concrete action. They're off to a good start.

Several other gun groups have grown and are doing a great job in the courts while USCCA offers solid training programs. But, in my opinion, NRA's most important work was in the federal legislature. No other group comes close to having the clout the NRA had (and still does to a lesser extent). This is why we need the NRA.