redneckmedic
Grandmaster
This is not a NRA Hate thread, I think it would be nice to know what we are getting for our money.
Is the NRA all its cracked up to be? Maybe, but lets hear from some of the lifetime members here and see what they have gotten for their money?
Your donation/membership goes to ...?
Wayne LaPierre made $895,000 in 2004 and $907,000 last year=35,000 memberships.
I'm all about higher ups in organizations making higher up salaries, but an organization that is created to fight for the 2n Amen paying the President almost a Million bucks is a bit much IMO. Not to mention the other salaries under him.
Insurance
Annual members receive $5,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at*NO COST*to you. The plan covers accidents at, or to and from, an NRA event; and accidents that occur during the use of firearms or hunting equipment while hunting. Insurance must be activated at time of renewal. (Does not include Junior membership.)
$2,500 of ArmsCare coverage with your NRA membership. This plan covers insured firearms, air guns, bows and arrows against theft, accidental loss, and damage.
Civil Rights Legal & Financial Fund
Eligible CasesWhich Cases are Accepted:The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund supports litigation involving significant legal issues relating to the right to keep and bear arms.Among the Fund's activities are:*Defense of persons charged with criminal violations of federal, state, and local laws that prohibit the acquisition or possession of firearms by peaceful and honest AmericansCivil challenges to federal, state, and local laws that prohibit a law-abiding citizen or class of citizens from possessing or using firearmsOpposition to unlawful forfeitures of firearms seized by federal, state, or local authorities in violation of the Fifth or Fourteenth AmendmentsCivil actions against federal, state, and local authorities who, while enforcing unfair gun laws, violate citizens' rights under the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth AmendmentsChallenges to administrative interpretations of federal, state, and local laws that infringe the right to keep and bear arms guaranteed by the Common Law, the Constitution of the United States, or the constitutions of various statesChallenges to administrative actions denying or restricting a citizen's right to possess or carry firearms.*
Fighting for your rights
So over 10 years they spent roughly 1/3 of the NRA's President's salary? Maybe that was all that was required to spend, maybe they only spend as much as they half to.
Overall I don't think the NRA is a terrible organization to endorse but I most certainly see places where the could be financially more diligent.
RNM
Is the NRA all its cracked up to be? Maybe, but lets hear from some of the lifetime members here and see what they have gotten for their money?
Your donation/membership goes to ...?
Wayne LaPierre made $895,000 in 2004 and $907,000 last year=35,000 memberships.
I'm all about higher ups in organizations making higher up salaries, but an organization that is created to fight for the 2n Amen paying the President almost a Million bucks is a bit much IMO. Not to mention the other salaries under him.
Insurance
******As an NRA Member in good standing, you're now entitled to $7,500.00 in NO COST benefits ($12,500.00 for Life Members). You cannot be turned down.*****
But activation is required*for this complimentary privilege.$5,000.00 NO COST Accident Benefit:Your loved ones will receive a check for $5,000.00 ($10,000.00 for Life Members) if you fall victim to a fatal covered accident.*No strings attached. No cost involved.$2,500.00 NO COST ArmsCare Benefit:*Lock in an exclusive NRA safety net for your firearms. Protects against theft … loss … or damage. Of course, no registration of your guns or serial numbers are required.
Annual members receive $5,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at*NO COST*to you. The plan covers accidents at, or to and from, an NRA event; and accidents that occur during the use of firearms or hunting equipment while hunting. Insurance must be activated at time of renewal. (Does not include Junior membership.)
$2,500 of ArmsCare coverage with your NRA membership. This plan covers insured firearms, air guns, bows and arrows against theft, accidental loss, and damage.
Civil Rights Legal & Financial Fund
Eligible CasesWhich Cases are Accepted:The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund supports litigation involving significant legal issues relating to the right to keep and bear arms.Among the Fund's activities are:*Defense of persons charged with criminal violations of federal, state, and local laws that prohibit the acquisition or possession of firearms by peaceful and honest AmericansCivil challenges to federal, state, and local laws that prohibit a law-abiding citizen or class of citizens from possessing or using firearmsOpposition to unlawful forfeitures of firearms seized by federal, state, or local authorities in violation of the Fifth or Fourteenth AmendmentsCivil actions against federal, state, and local authorities who, while enforcing unfair gun laws, violate citizens' rights under the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth AmendmentsChallenges to administrative interpretations of federal, state, and local laws that infringe the right to keep and bear arms guaranteed by the Common Law, the Constitution of the United States, or the constitutions of various statesChallenges to administrative actions denying or restricting a citizen's right to possess or carry firearms.*
Fighting for your rights
The National Rifle Association goes to great lengths (and spends a huge sum of money) to defend the right to bear arms. It is opposed to virtually every form of gun control, including restrictions on owning assault weapons, background checks for gun owners, and registration of firearms. NRA’s influence is felt not only through campaign contributions, but through millions of dollars in off-the-books spending on issue ads and the like. Following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the NRA supported proposals to arm airline pilots with guns. Between 2001 and 2010, the NRA spent between $1.5 million and $2.7 million on federal-level lobbying efforts. During the 2010 election cycle, the NRA spent more than $7.2 million on independent expenditures at the federal level -- messages that advocate for or against political candidates. These messages primarily supported Republican candidates or opposed Democratic candidates.
So over 10 years they spent roughly 1/3 of the NRA's President's salary? Maybe that was all that was required to spend, maybe they only spend as much as they half to.
Overall I don't think the NRA is a terrible organization to endorse but I most certainly see places where the could be financially more diligent.
RNM