Tag: NRA

More 2A ‘Task Force’ Treason

But as shown, the Government’s efforts to defend the panel’s decision are all unpersuasive. And the starkness of the Seventh Circuit’s departure from this Court’s precedent— combined with the peculiar and anomalous nature of the restrictions on short-barreled rifles at issue—in fact make this case a particularly suitable vehicle for resolving one or more of these fundamental methodological questions. [More]

So, why is “pro-gun” Pam Bondi’s Justice Department arguing otherwise?

Not that I expect any of the gun groups to resolve these things at a round table that doesn’t exist and they won’t ask for…

[Via Jess]

An Earle-Sears VA Loss Could Be a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Show an enemy committed to your destruction you’re not willing to fight to the hilt and don’t expect that to do anything but embolden them. [More]

With a slow fist coming, you’d think more effort would be put into stopping it.

Jeff Knox For the Record

As some of you have noted before, this site occasionally doesn’t process comments and I have to go into the Trash file and manually fix things. That was the case on a comment submitted on the 19th that just showed up today on the post about a comment Jeff Knox made on X.com about TPUSA and the Virginia governor’s race. Rather than bury it there, it merits a standalone post:

For the record, I have had in-depth discussions with Dennis Fussaro about his plan, and supported it from the beginning. I’ve also discussed it with NRA-ILA Director John Commerford and other staff at NRA, as well as with fellow members of the Grassroots and Legislative Policy committees.
NRA has not been, and is not being, “silent” in this election, but I do think we could have done better at rolling out a more comprehensive plan and activating more people.
I’ve been in the trenches of political campaigns for well over 20 years. I’ve run for state office and helped numerous others in their campaigns, both as a volunteer and as a paid consultant.
Dennis’s plan is solid, well-thought-out, and workable, but it comes with a pretty high price tag.
I think it could have worked and been fully funded, if it had been presented and adopted much earlier, but that didn’t happen. Instead, I think NRA looked at the bank account and built their plan on what they reasonably thought they could afford, rather than putting together a plan like Dennis’s and then working to raise the money and implement as much of it as possible.
Dennis and I will continue pushing for this sort of shift in approach.
I threw out the idea of TPUSA getting more involved because they are currently the most prominent players in the political space, not as a way to shuffle off responsibility. I’ve done some work with TPUSA in the past, and I also understand that a whole lot of their folks are very interested in snagging prominent roles in the 2026 mid-terms. I’ve been talking with them and other “young Republican” groups about getting involved in Virginia and New Jersey as good politics and a way for their folks to bolster their resume’s. I’ve also been hoping to see them join with NRA on our political goals.
Please remember that NRA is under new leadership, with many new folks in staff, and a whole lot of new people on the board. We’re just getting our feet under us after a long and ugly internal conflagration. Many people want to move forward with caution, while Dennis and I would prefer to see bold, aggressive action. The comparison of NRA to an aircraft carrier is pretty spot-on. We’ve pretty much gotten the thing turned around, and now some of us are pushing hard to gain speed. It’s a process. What it definitely is not is “same as it ever was.”
Jeff Knox, NRA Board of Directors since April, 2024.

Thumbs Down on Activism

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Too bad, because it’s a knee-jerk assessment on a great comment I agree with, and represents the kind of self-motivated activism I wish more readers would take on themselves to engage in. Otherwise what’s the point of reading the article?

It’s disappointing but hardly surprising. Grudges and squabbles appear to take precedence over unity in purpose and shoulders to the wheel, and that’s got to be encouraging to the antis.

It’s fair to wonder how many of the down-voters — who would be big potential beneficiaries if they helped instead of harassed — spent even so much as the second it took them to click a thumbs down on promoting the Earle-Sears campaign and telling NRA and Trump to get off the stick.

And that’s why I don’t think Trump finally-kinda-sorta coming on board was due to “2A supporters tagging him on X about Virginia.” Nobody has been writing about this but me, and I can tell you from the lack of comments and shares I’ve seen, this has been one of the biggest echo chamber pieces I’ve ever written.

(And yeah, I see comment links don’t scroll you to the exact one and nothin’ I can do about that, but the ones I’m citing are easy enough to find.)

NRA and President Trump Can Determine Whether Virginia Goes to Earle-Sears or the Democrats

Deserving gun owners now want better of President Trump, and it’s not hyperbole to conclude that if he—and NRA—don’t do a lot more, and quickly, Virginia could be lost to the Democrats. [More]

NRA: You owe it to your members to allocate the necessary manpower and funding resources to follow the comprehensive plan you’ve been given. President Trump:You owe it to the gun-owning voters who elected you to put your personal resentments aside and endorse her.

You Can’t Offload NRA Responsibilities on TPUSA

Guess who else could.

Sure, TPUSA could be a big factor, but you can’t offload NRA’s responsibilities to mobilize its members on them. Why there has been silence on this from NRA “reform” directors is a question only you guys can answer.

And do it in more than a one-liner on X.com. Analyze Fusaro’s proposal and strategy, and if there are specific areas where you can offer improvements, do so.

Because the economy plan isn’t going to work and is going to end up exposing that nothing in Fairfax has really changed despite all the noise.

I’ve Got Mine!

Federal Judge: Biden ATF Rule on Firearms Sales Cannot Be Used Against NRA Members [More]

Speaking as Life Member who is now covered, let me just say that equal protection should demand it apply to everyone else, as well.

Note the difference in that attitude, and the attitude of “Only Ones” benefiting from LEOSA but unwilling to invite those of us on the outside in.

[Via bondmen]

Welcome to the Party, Pal

Rep Tom Tiffany said, ‘I’ll preserve our Wisconsin values, just like my mom does with her pickles’ [More]

NRA says he’ll preserve more than that:

Let’s hope so. Because retiring Tony Evers was a disaster, as will be whomever the Democrats choose.

If fellow Republican contestant Josh Schoemann has any “proven reforms” on 2A, he doesn’t appear to feel they’re worth mentioning.

Another GOP contender, former Navy SEAL Bill Barrien says he’ll support permitless carry. I do wish though, that he and other gun owners would do away with the “Second Amendment is my permit” meme.

It’s not, never was, and the contention itself is dangerous.

Go with the Plan

Email To NRA HQ/Foundation About Fusaro’s VA Plan [More]

I understand some are none too pleased with me for this.

Why anyone would let personal animosities block necessary actions is something only they can answer, but nonetheless fair for speculation as to why. Especially when they know the threat and have the manpower resources but are allocating them elsewhere.

Related UPDATE

The money they’re paying Paige King Johnson and urging members to fork over to attend would be a nice start…

Be nice to know what she really understands and advocates for…

Without Coordination, Money and Boots on the Ground, Virginia Will Be Lost to the Gun Prohibitionists

Fusaro has offered a detailed plan, and good one. It’s up to NRA and VCDL to share what plans they have developed to see how their detailed strategies compare… [More]

What happens here will be a bellwether for the midterms. We’re either serious about this — and willing to do all the necessary things — or we’re not and we won’t.

Because We Can’t Call It a ‘Retarded Session’

Walz to call special session on gun control, propose assault weapons ban [More]

What lies must he have told NRA to get its endorsement? Apparently he didn’t have to, since his “unwavering pro-gun support” was based on “sportsmen” and “rich hunting heritage.”

[Via Jess]

What’s in a Title?

NRA’s EVP&CEO Problem-President Bachenberg Responds [More]

Sounds like they’re going to fix it, which means they recognize it needs to be fixed, which means all those giving excuses that it’s not important and not to worry our pretty little heads about it were just blowing hot air.

And yeah, I’ve been the only one ’til now, but Nicholas is the one who got a response.

What I Would Do

Should I accept or decline her offer? [More]

Well, since you asked, yes, but with caveats.

I wouldn’t go in with attitude if I wanted to get something done or maintain contact. I also wouldn’t go with a list of all grievances. If you can get one or two resolved, that would be “a good first step” and open a door for further interaction. I’d also let her know of my intent to share the basics of our conversation with other RKBA advocates.

I’d pick something where an unequivocal resolution is doable, and have a printed handout of my question/concern, with my contact information, to give her to back up our conversation, for instance:

As an activist member, I’m concerned with how hard it is to reach individual directors. Why can’t NRA post a form on its website allowing us to contact and communicate with one, more, or all of the directors? For that matter, why not make inclusion in an @NRA.org email address directory a requirement for all officers directors?

Or…

I keep seeing the Executive Vice President also referred to as CEO in official Association statements and documents, yet the Bylaws establish all authorized titles and specifically declares, ““The Board may not abolish said offices nor create any other offices.” What is the authority to not comply with that restriction?

Or just hand her this article and tell her you would like a formal written answer to the questions raised, and ask what she thinks a reasonable response time would be.

I’d then thank her for taking the time to meet with me and hear me out, shake hands, document and share the experience, and give an after action report to readers, following up as responses were given or commitments missed, sending her a link to all mentions and inviting her to respond to those.

A Very Particular Set of Skills

Why do they under “skills particularly desired” among other more rational things list, “minorities”? Do they fail to realize the irony of putting “minorities” under “skills”? [More]

What, no LGBTQXYZ…?

I understand the importance of expanding support from groups that have previously not been politically involved. The Carl Malone ad was good marketing.

I just hope in its desperation to raise funds because of disaffecting so many members that NRA doesn’t lose itself to that Gun Culture 2.0 diversity nonsense.

ALSO:

A trip down the rabbit hole expands on something we talked about yesterday.

What’s In a Title?

Jeff Knox, Again Responds To NRA’s EVP/CEO Problem [More]

I understand why they do it, but that doesn’t get rid of the problem:

You’ve hit on a critical point that highlights a potential discrepancy between the NRA’s internal governance documents (bylaws) and its external reporting… this kind of situation can create questions about the clarity and consistency of an organization’s governance practices.

In order to be consistent with the Bylaws, they would need to be changed. And while some maintain it’s no big deal, the question becomes “What other clearly stated rules/promises can be broken and shrugged off?”

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