Why I am Re-Joining the NRA - TheFirearmGuy

Published on November 22, 2020
Duration: 5:50

The speaker, a firearms enthusiast, explains their decision to rejoin the NRA after a five-year hiatus. Initially, they left due to concerns about NRA leadership, support for red flag laws, and uncontested bump stock bans. However, a shift in the political climate and the perceived threat to gun rights, particularly with the Georgia Senate runoff, has motivated their return. They acknowledge the NRA's ongoing issues but emphasize the need for collective action and strength in numbers to defend Second Amendment rights against potential legislative threats.

Quick Summary

TheFirearmGuy is rejoining the NRA after a five-year absence due to concerns about the current political climate and perceived threats to gun rights. While acknowledging past issues with NRA leadership and policies, he emphasizes the need for collective action and strength in numbers to defend the Second Amendment against potential legislative actions like red flag laws and firearm bans.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Leaving the NRA
  2. 00:16Reasons for Leaving: Leadership and Policies
  3. 00:44Joining Gun Owners of America
  4. 01:00Fast Forward: Current Political Climate
  5. 01:11Threat to Gun Rights: Georgia Senate Runoff
  6. 01:25Potential Gun Control Measures
  7. 01:39Influence of Bloomberg and Soros
  8. 01:48Call for Unity Among Gun Owners
  9. 01:54NRA's Continued Power and Influence
  10. 02:06NRA's Involvement in Georgia Race
  11. 02:14Decision to Rejoin the NRA
  12. 02:16Comparison with Gun Owners of America
  13. 02:30Why Rejoining is Necessary
  14. 02:44NRA's Historical Impact
  15. 02:52NRA's Role in Gun Safety Training
  16. 03:04NRA as a Target for Criticism
  17. 03:15Putting Differences Aside
  18. 03:34Impact of the Georgia Race on Gun Rights
  19. 03:46Biden and Harris's Stated Plans
  20. 03:51Feinstein's Firearm Ban Lists
  21. 04:06Addressing Criticisms of the NRA
  22. 04:14Personal Role in Fighting for Rights
  23. 04:22Affordability of Membership
  24. 04:32Power in Numbers: Membership Counts
  25. 04:46Regaining Political Leverage
  26. 04:54NRA's Continued Good Work
  27. 05:00Addressing Accusations of Being Paid
  28. 05:07Dealing with NRA's Fundraising Tactics
  29. 05:15NRA as a Money Grab vs. Rights Fighter
  30. 05:30Fragility of Gun Rights Today
  31. 05:33Strength in Numbers
  32. 05:41Call to Action: Subscribe and Share

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did TheFirearmGuy leave the NRA five years ago?

TheFirearmGuy left the NRA due to dissatisfaction with its leadership, its support for red flag laws, and its failure to contest the bump stock ban. He felt he could no longer support a gun rights group endorsing these policies.

What are the main concerns about gun rights in the current political climate?

The speaker is concerned that if Democrats gain control, gun rights will be severely compromised. Specific threats include red flag laws, 10-day waiting periods, magazine restrictions, and bans on certain firearms.

Why is TheFirearmGuy rejoining the NRA despite past issues?

He is rejoining because he believes it's crucial to put differences aside and contribute to the fight for gun rights. He sees the NRA as the world's most powerful gun rights organization and wants to be part of that collective effort.

What role does Gun Owners of America (GOA) play in this decision?

GOA is described as a phenomenal, non-compromising gun group that the speaker joined after leaving the NRA. While he still highly suggests GOA, he feels the current political climate necessitates broader support, including rejoining the NRA.

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