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5/23/2017 6:31:29 PM EDT
"Would you like to respond to our survey?"  They just wanted an early renewal, of course.  That said, I did mention import and and the HPA.  Do any member comments actually get noted or am I screaming into the void here?
5/23/2017 6:34:05 PM EDT
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I appreciate what the NRA has done for us, but the fucking 10 phone calls a week get annoying.

I've blocked like 15 of their numbers.
5/23/2017 6:37:34 PM EDT
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They are heavily invested in the Montana special election this week, lots of mailings have been sent out and a lot of tv ads were bought.

So much so that its kind of strange.
5/23/2017 6:43:11 PM EDT
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It's an outside solicitor so I can't imagine it gets passed on though in today's world anything is possible.  Thanks for being a member and doing your part.  
5/23/2017 6:44:37 PM EDT
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The NRA could care less about the HPA, they just need your $$$.
5/23/2017 6:51:32 PM EDT
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Yeah.  I'm starting to come around to that.

Salesperson:  "We'll throw in a black and gold NRA duffle!"
Me:  "...Let me tell you what I'm looking for in a lobbying group."
5/23/2017 7:00:40 PM EDT
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I appreciate what the NRA has done for us, but the fucking 10 phone calls a week get annoying.

I've blocked like 15 of their numbers.
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seems pretty stupid when they'll put you on their "no marketing" list that also cuts out the 3-4 pieces of their junk mail you receive a week..

I tell them not to worry about spending money on contacting me, I'll get a hold of them if I need something..
but I'm a life member, it may be different for annual memberships..
5/23/2017 7:02:12 PM EDT
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Been a member for years. I get zero phone calls and few mailings.

What gives?
5/23/2017 7:04:15 PM EDT
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It's not rocket science:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_156/1202121_How-to-get-off-the-NRA-Mailing-and-Call-List.html
5/23/2017 7:04:52 PM EDT
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seems pretty stupid when they'll put you on their "no marketing" list that also cuts out the 3-4 pieces of their junk mail you receive a week..

I tell them not to worry about spending money on contacting me, I'll get a hold of them if I need something..
but I'm a life member, it may be different for annual memberships..
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Most of the mail says I'm about to run out of membership, 8-9 months out.  
They get desperate around 2-3 months and start calling, several times a day.

If they weren't the only reason we still have guns after Sandy Hook, I'd send their asses packing.  
They fucking suck, and their business practices fucking suck.

But, come July, I'll toss another $30.
5/23/2017 7:05:10 PM EDT
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Damn... glad I was not the only one that this is happening too I finally told the last one to kindly stop calling and I will donate on my own time like I always have!!
5/23/2017 7:06:00 PM EDT
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I have no idea what do with our money.  They sure don't publicize it. 
5/23/2017 7:09:36 PM EDT
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Some people would rather bitch.
I opted out in the 90s, no calls since and damn few mailings.
5/23/2017 7:09:49 PM EDT
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5/23/2017 7:10:47 PM EDT
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You know how I stopped them from calling?  

I asked them to cease the phone calls and solicitation mail.  
5/23/2017 7:12:39 PM EDT
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Some people would rather bitch.
I opted out in the 90s, no calls since and damn few mailings.
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Some people would rather bitch.
I opted out in the 90s, no calls since and damn few mailings.
I don't mind the calls, but are they even listening to their members?  Sometimes I feel like I'm mostly buying Wayne new suits.
5/23/2017 7:18:57 PM EDT
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I don't know. I get no such phone calls or solicitations. 
5/23/2017 7:24:48 PM EDT
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Yeah, its really simple to get them to stop calling.  So, stop complaining.  I've been a life member for over forty years, and I just say, "no" if I don't feel like contributing.   If there were no NRA I'm convinced we'd be in far worse shape than we are now.  I don't contribute to politicians anymore, I give my money to the NRA.   Anyway, I don't mean to be too harsh, but giving to the NRA is way cheaper than giving up my guns or taking part in a civil war.    Freedom isn't cheap, or easy.
5/23/2017 7:30:10 PM EDT
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Been a member for years. I get zero phone calls and few mailings.

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5/23/2017 7:31:02 PM EDT
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I put myself on the do not call/mail list.
5/23/2017 7:33:32 PM EDT
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Been a member for years. I get zero phone calls and few mailings.

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I put myself on the do not call/mail list.
You guys must be wizards.  I've repeatedly read here that is impossible.  
5/23/2017 7:37:06 PM EDT
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seems pretty stupid when they'll put you on their "no marketing" list that also cuts out the 3-4 pieces of their junk mail you receive a week..

I tell them not to worry about spending money on contacting me, I'll get a hold of them if I need something..
but I'm a life member, it may be different for annual memberships..
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Even before I was a life member I told them not to waste money sending me junk mail or calling. They didn't after that...those bastards...
5/23/2017 7:39:19 PM EDT
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People can bad mouth the NRA all they want but the NRA-ILA showed the heck up in Iowa and helped us getting out largest gun bill in State history passed. I will always give to them the rest of my life.
5/23/2017 7:40:37 PM EDT
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People can bad mouth the NRA all they want but the NRA-ILA showed the heck up in Iowa and helped us getting out largest gun bill in State history passed. I will always give to them the rest of my life.
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The NRA could care less about the HPA, they just need your $.
People can bad mouth the NRA all they want but the NRA-ILA showed the heck up in Iowa and helped us getting out largest gun bill in State history passed. I will always give to them the rest of my life.
Thank you.  

Facts . . .
5/23/2017 7:43:21 PM EDT
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People can bad mouth the NRA all they want but the NRA-ILA showed the heck up in Iowa and helped us getting out largest gun bill in State history passed. I will always give to them the rest of my life.
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5/23/2017 7:44:45 PM EDT
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I appreciate what the NRA has done for us, but the fucking 10 phone calls a week get annoying.

I've blocked like 15 of their numbers.
You know how I stopped them from calling?  

I asked them to cease the phone calls and solicitation mail.  
Me too.  It worked.  I never hear from them.  I get a once a month email for my digital copy of American Rifleman.
5/23/2017 7:45:28 PM EDT
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seems pretty stupid when they'll put you on their "no marketing" list that also cuts out the 3-4 pieces of their junk mail you receive a week..

I tell them not to worry about spending money on contacting me, I'll get a hold of them if I need something..
but I'm a life member, it may be different for annual memberships..
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How does a fellow life member get on the "no marketing" list?
5/24/2017 3:18:21 AM EDT
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People can bad mouth the NRA all they want but the NRA-ILA showed the heck up in Iowa and helped us getting out largest gun bill in State history passed. I will always give to them the rest of my life.
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Nice!! The NRA also pushed to have the age for a concealed carry permit in Iowa to be changed from 18 to 21, they also pushed to have anyone who has ever been arrested, but not convicted, of fighting etc,. or been accused by any government agency of committing such an act, from being able to obtain a permit.... as well as making it a mandatory 2 year prison sentence for anyone who has a permit but is found to be under the influence of alcohol while carrying...and more.

http://www.firearmscoalition.org/index.php/knoxupdate/491-nra-bad-for-iowa
5/24/2017 3:43:41 AM EDT
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Nice!! The NRA also pushed to have the age for a concealed carry permit in Iowa to be changed from 18 to 21, they also pushed to have anyone who has ever been arrested, but not convicted, of fighting etc,. or been accused by any government agency of committing such an act, from being able to obtain a permit.... as well as making it a mandatory 2 year prison sentence for anyone who has a permit but is found to be under the influence of alcohol while carrying...and more.

http://www.firearmscoalition.org/index.php/knoxupdate/491-nra-bad-for-iowa
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Facts....

They also fucked up royally in Florida....Facts...
5/24/2017 4:16:24 AM EDT
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Go figure. You mean, take action? Hmmmm

(same here... asked to stop and get this... they actually stopped!)
5/24/2017 4:34:07 AM EDT
[#30]
I'm a Lifetime member and I don't get any phone calls and only a couple of mailings a year.

Just lucky, I guess.  
5/24/2017 5:48:07 AM EDT
[#31]
And here it is folks....

It's the weekly "I hate the NRA" thread!!!

5/24/2017 6:05:40 AM EDT
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Thank you.  

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The NRA could care less about the HPA, they just need your $.
People can bad mouth the NRA all they want but the NRA-ILA showed the heck up in Iowa and helped us getting out largest gun bill in State history passed. I will always give to them the rest of my life.
Thank you.  

Facts . . .
But then there's Florida.
5/24/2017 6:30:01 AM EDT
[#33]
They've never called me, oh well
5/24/2017 6:37:11 AM EDT
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People can bad mouth the NRA all they want but the NRA-ILA showed the heck up in Iowa and helped us getting out largest gun bill in State history passed. I will always give to them the rest of my life.
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The NRA shills tell me they don't handle stuff on state level so that can't be true...
5/24/2017 6:53:36 AM EDT
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Been a member for years. I get zero phone calls and few mailings.

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Same here
5/24/2017 6:55:11 AM EDT
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5/24/2017 6:55:33 AM EDT
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I have no idea what do with our money.  They sure don't publicize it. 
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$256k to Marrion Hammer
$50k to Ted Nugent for showing up to NRAAM
Etc.....

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5/24/2017 6:57:03 AM EDT
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People can bad mouth the NRA all they want but the NRA-ILA showed the heck up in Iowa and helped us getting out largest gun bill in State history passed. I will always give to them the rest of my life.
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Glad they helped you in Iowa. They haven't done much in FL lately.
5/24/2017 7:08:06 AM EDT
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Bob from Mumbai and Frank at the IL State pen don't care what you say after you say you are not renewing early.