NRA warns is may "Shut Down"

jstolz · Mar 29, 2019

Sorry if this doesn't belong here or there is already a thread. I look for it, but didn't find anything. Just got a notification from yahoo that NRA warned it may have to shut down because of lack of funding. I hope this isn't a real possibility even if you don't love the NRA they do good for gun rights.

You can read the article here
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nra-...ter-194322998.html?.tsrc=notification-brknews

Todd S · Mar 29, 2019

Sorry. But I’m not taking anything from Yahoo at face value.

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jstolz · Mar 29, 2019

I usually don’t, but the quotes do worry me a bit.

Markpixs · Mar 30, 2019

Considering Wayne’s salary I’m sure he’s concerned

wabbit · Mar 30, 2019

I never received the fundraising letter they talked about in that yahoo report.
As usual, the mainstream media is Fake News.

Uncle Duke · Mar 30, 2019

Thinking this has more to do with NRA responding to Andrew Cuomo’s efforts to pressure banks and insurance companies to stop insuring and extending services to NRA and others in the firearms industry.

While NRA soliciting funds is nothing new, I’m pretty sure they’d be making a direct appeal to membership for emergency funding, if truly in immediate and dire need.

lonewolf220 · Mar 30, 2019

I actually received that fundraising letter a week or so ago. To me it just seemed like standard fundraising gimmick. And considering others here didn’t get it, I have real doubts that they are in trouble

Edit: thinking about it, what I got was even older. It came out around the last government shutdown which is why I thought it was more gimmick than serious problem. Wouldn’t be surprised if that’s what the article was referencing

Anotherpyr · Mar 30, 2019

lonewolf220 said:
I actually received that fundraising letter a week or so ago. To me it just seemed like standard fundraising gimmick. And considering others here didn’t get it, I have real doubts that they are in trouble

Edit: thinking about it, what I got was even older. It came out around the last government shutdown which is why I thought it was more gimmick than serious problem. Wouldn’t be surprised if that’s what the article was referencing

I received such a letter from them. I’ve had to put then on a budget or they’d bankrupt me. I’m beginning to think most of the money goes to harass me for more. Add to that they have a 3 pronged approach of NRA, NRA-PVF, and NRA-ILA. I realize they do different things with the money based on which group it goes to, but having more groups doesn’t give me more money to donate.

DanGuy48 · Mar 30, 2019

It’s the media taking liberties. What I’ve read is that the NRA could be forced to shut down IF these leftist trends in banking are allowed to continue and grow. Even if they are, the NRA would downsize, cut back, I can’t see it failing.

Nanook · Mar 30, 2019

After the latest round of BS on the Hill, I am leaning towards "they can suck it."

It seems like most of the policies they support publicly end up infringing even more, quickly followed up with "we're counting on YOU" emails.

buellsfurn · Mar 30, 2019

Uncle Duke said:
Thinking this has more to do with NRA responding to Andrew Cuomo’s efforts to pressure banks and insurance companies to stop insuring and extending services to NRA and others in the firearms industry.

While NRA soliciting funds is nothing new, I’m pretty sure they’d be making a direct appeal to membership for emergency funding, if truly in immediate and dire need.

This is what my letter said

BeoBill · Mar 30, 2019

Markpixs said:
Considering Wayne’s salary I’m sure he’s concerned

I agree. They may not be overpaid, but if the organization can't afford them, then either cut expenses or fold. That's the way business runs in this country.

And didn't I see the same panic-stricken cry last year? I think this too may be #FakeNews.

BeoBill · Mar 30, 2019

Nanook said:
After the latest round of BS on the Hill, I am leaning towards "they can suck it."

It seems like most of the policies they support publicly end up infringing even more, quickly followed up with "we're counting on YOU" emails.

Give us the benefit of naming more than one.

They are still the 500 pound gorilla in the 2A lobbying world. You can pick your nose at will, but you better pick your fights carefully.

buellsfurn · Mar 30, 2019

a little off topic today at the Richmond Va gun show join NRA free admission. When i came out 4 hours later looked like half of the hats gone :thumbsup:

Postell · Mar 30, 2019

BeoBill said:
Give us the benefit of naming more than one.

They are still the 500 pound gorilla in the 2A lobbying world. You can pick your nose at will, but you better pick your fights carefully.

Good Post.

1time · Mar 30, 2019

Considering I just converted to a life membership, them going belly up would be my luck.

jstolz · Mar 30, 2019

I feel more assured seeing that some members didn’t receive the letter. I also notice how they never specifically mention when the letter was sent. I am not a member of the nra, but since I want to join a gun club I might as well join.

Mr H · Mar 30, 2019

1time said:
Considering I just converted to a life membership, them going belly up would be my luck.

I just bumped to Endowment. The jacket is nice.

They have a formula, and I really have a hard time believing they'll be in trouble on a day-to-day basis, for any of the 3 arms.

Now, for special projects and hot needs?? They'll definitely cry for more porridge. Can't say I blame them.

BeoBill · Mar 30, 2019

I didn't get the letter either, BTW. It must be the only begging junk mail from them that I DIDN'T get. Their hair is always on fire.

rockstarr · Apr 1, 2019

I haven't been an active member in several years now, yet they still won leave me alone.

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