NRA Life Memberships for $300

[0reo]

Did they give a reason? If / when they say my discount code has been over-used I'll stop giving it out.

[Tigereye]

They told me that it is a gift membership that only you can use. I'll try again tomorrow.

[0reo]

A couple people already told me it took them 4 or 5 tries but they did finally get it to work.

Like I said, if any one really can't get it to work let me know and we'll take it up a notch. I can do conference calls on my phone or I can send out the actual paper registration cards if necessary.

[0reo]

Some people have asked me about the Second Amendment Foundation. Here is a news letter email I received from them today that typifies what they do for us. Keep in mind this law suit is against California but once it gets appealed high enough in federal the courts (& it definitely will) the legal precedent will apply nation wide on a fairly permanent basis. Also keep in mind that these guys are smart- they pick strong cases in a particular order with the goal of advancing our rights nationwide.

SAF, CALGUNS FOUNDATION SUE CALIFORNIA OVER FIREARMS STATUTE

BELLEVUE, WA - The Second Amendment Foundation has joined the Calguns Foundation and three California citizens in a federal lawsuit against the California Department of Justice and Attorney General Kamala Harris, challenging the state's requirement that gun owners wait at least ten days before taking possession of an additional firearm.

The case is known as Jeff Silvester et.al. v Kamala Harris, et.al.

"We've joined in this lawsuit because it makes no sense for California to require a gun owner who already possesses a firearm from buying another one within a few days," said SAF Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb. "We recall what Dr. Martin Luther King said, that A right delayed is a right denied'."

"Laws that infringe on the right to purchase arms have to be more than just merely rational and must directly serve important governmental interests," added Gene Hoffman, chairman of the Calguns Foundation. "Here, the law is not just irrational but actually contradictory. We filed this case right before Christmas in the hopes that, by next Christmas, gun owners will not suffer this continuing infringement on their right to acquire firearms."

"The State has absolutely no reason to infringe the rights of California gun owners who already possess firearms when they buy another one," said attorney Jason Davis who is representing the plaintiffs.

California currently requires the registration of handguns in California. And, beginning January 2014, it will also require the registration of all newly-purchased rifles and shotguns. Notably, California keeps a current database of all residents who are prohibited by state or federal law from owning or possessing firearms. Individual plaintiffs Jeff Silvester, Michael Poeschl, and Brandon Combs each have firearms registered with the State of California. Mr. Combs and Mr. Silvester also have firearms licenses from the State that constitute ongoing background checks.

"In just about every other state in the U.S., I as a law-abiding gun owner could walk in and, after passing an instant national background check, walk out with a firearm to defend myself in my home," Poeschl said. "What's really frustrating is that California is one of the very few states that forces gun owners to register all handguns that they buy. If the State's database saying that I already lawfully own a gun isn't proof that I don't need a cooling-off' period, then what is?"

"I have a license to carry a loaded firearm across the State," Silvester noted. "It is ridiculous that I have to wait another 10 days to pick up a new firearm when I'm standing there in the gun store lawfully carrying one the whole time."

"As a collector, I submitted to a Live Scan background check and obtained a Certificate of Eligibility to Possess Firearms from the State of California at my own expense," added Combs. "In the Internet era, where every California gun dealer has a computer connected directly to the State's databases, there is no logical reason to force me to wait 10 days and make another trip simply because California doesn't want to acknowledge the Certificate that it issued to me. I have registered guns, and I have the State telling me that I can possess guns, but for some reason I can't exercise my constitutionally protected rights for another ten days? That's insane."

The Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org) is the nation's oldest and largest tax-exempt education, research, publishing and legal action group focusing on the Constitutional right and heritage to privately own and possess firearms. Founded in 1974, The Foundation has grown to more than 650,000 members and supporters and conducts many programs designed to better inform the public about the consequences of gun control. In addition to the landmark McDonald v. Chicago Supreme Court Case, SAF has previously funded successful firearms-related suits against the cities of Los Angeles; New Haven, CT; New Orleans; Chicago and San Francisco on behalf of American gun owners, a lawsuit against the cities suing gun makers and numerous amicus briefs holding the Second Amendment as an individual right.

[dhrith]

They told me that it is a gift membership that only you can use. I'll try again tomorrow.

The first lady I called told me the same thing, so I just said heck I'll try it again and the second one on the line worked with me. I just said oh no, he just gave the code to me over the phone, his address? no I just usually drive over there but don't know his house address.. but had his nra#, the code number and his name of course. She wanted to know where he was from and said is he the one from such and such (maryland or some shit) and I just nonchalantly said yep, that's him lol, and she rolled with it from there. A conference call would work even smoother but be a bit more of a pain. The SAF membership was lickety split on their site and cheap too. That's truly a crazy price never having to screw with this again. I was giddy enough, I threw a membership to a random soldier.

[p..]

It took me a few tries, a lot of time on hold, and getting transferred to several different people, a couple of whom said I could not buy it for myself and that it had to be a gift from the member who received the offer. But with a few calls back, eventually I got someone who was familiar with the process and agreeable to me signing myself up. So now my annual membership, which still had a few months left on it, is a lifetime.

Oreo explained to me why it's important to be a member of the SAF in addition to being an NRA member. The SAF signup was very easy, less than a minute.

Thank you, Oreo.

[0reo]

Thanks to you guys for being persistent. It seems like persistence is the key with this deal.

Keep in mind, the deal expires on January 15th so if I've given you the info get it done before then.

[Tigereye]

Jason,
I called first thing this morning and got the nicest person. She told me she knew about the offer and set me right up like a champ. UDAMAN! I'm now going to give one to one of my nephews who is a Marine.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity.
Eric

2A Foundation is super easy.

[0reo]

Fantastic! So far I think everyone who was having problems has had success through persistence.

[0reo]

10 days left on this offer.

Has anyone tried and still not been able to get their life membership? Has anyone not received a reply from me? As of this post I'm of the impression that all PMs have been replied to and everyone has had successful dealings with the NRA.

Also, thanks to everyone who has joined the SAF (Second Amendment Foundation). SAF is the very best place to send money for the advancement of our rights. Donations to the SAF are tax deductible!