Wayne LaPierre: 2018 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum

Published on May 6, 2018
Duration: 19:45

Wayne LaPierre's speech at the 2018 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum addresses the perceived attacks on the NRA and the Second Amendment. He argues that despite negative media portrayals and corporate boycotts, the NRA is stronger than ever, with record membership. LaPierre criticizes political and media elites for demonizing gun owners and exploiting tragedies to advance an anti-Second Amendment agenda. He urges attendees to mobilize and vote in the upcoming November elections to defend their freedoms.

Quick Summary

Wayne LaPierre, speaking at the 2018 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum, asserted that the NRA's membership is at an all-time high, approaching six million, despite facing opposition from political and media elites. He criticized these groups for demonizing gun owners and exploiting tragedies to undermine the Second Amendment, urging attendees to vote in the upcoming elections to defend their freedoms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Welcome
  2. 00:52Addressing Criticisms and Attacks
  3. 01:54Corporate Boycotts and Policy Debates
  4. 02:33NRA's Strength and Membership Growth
  5. 03:35Critique of Elites and Media
  6. 04:41Tragedies and Blame
  7. 05:33NRA's Resilience
  8. 06:11Membership at All-Time High
  9. 07:13Historical Perspective on Opposition
  10. 07:45Elitism of Political and Media Classes
  11. 09:06Exclusion of Gun Owners' Voices
  12. 09:41Mark Robinson's Stand
  13. 11:26Personal Vulnerability and Self-Defense
  14. 12:00Right to Protect Life
  15. 12:31Voice of Real America
  16. 13:04Character of Gun Owners
  17. 13:32Call to Action: Freedom and Fight
  18. 13:54Politicians and Media Criticism
  19. 14:18Corporate Actions Against Gun Owners
  20. 15:09Courageous Media Personalities
  21. 16:14NRA's Strength Reaffirmed
  22. 17:10Enemies of Freedom and Their Tactics
  23. 17:35The March to the Polls
  24. 18:18Commitment to Election Day March
  25. 18:30Majority Strength and Determination
  26. 18:48Our Time to Defend Freedom
  27. 19:34Concluding Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current membership status of the NRA according to Wayne LaPierre?

Wayne LaPierre stated at the 2018 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum that the NRA membership is at an all-time high, approaching six million active members, with thousands more joining every single day, indicating significant growth and strength.

How does Wayne LaPierre characterize the opposition to the NRA and the Second Amendment?

LaPierre characterizes the opposition as 'political elites,' 'media elites,' and 'anti-freedom, gun-hating' individuals who demonize gun owners, exploit tragedies, and attempt to dismantle the Second Amendment through legislative and corporate pressure.

What is Wayne LaPierre's call to action for NRA members and gun owners?

LaPierre's primary call to action is for gun owners to mobilize and vote in the upcoming November elections, urging them to 'march to the polls' to elect Second Amendment supporters and defend their freedoms.

Which companies did Wayne LaPierre mention as cutting ties with the NRA?

Wayne LaPierre specifically mentioned Delta Airlines as the latest company to cut ties with the NRA, noting that at least a dozen other companies had canceled discounts or ended partnerships.

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