NRA. Support Or Not?

[Ned Christiansen]

I salute you sir! :-)

If WLP acting wrong puts money anywhere in the sphere of gun-lobby funding, I'm for it!

OK, there's $350 claimed sofar. let's make it a drive. YOU KNOW you're not buying ammo at these prices..... spend some of that money on preserving your gun rights wherever you see fit!

[fred]

Has GOA done anything lately? The only successes I hear about are from FPC and SAF. They get my money from now on, along with with AZ CDL. The argument for continuing to support NRA is a sound one, but I'm done with them.

[morbidbattlecry]

Has GOA done anything lately? The only successes I hear about are from FPC and SAF. They get my money from now on, along with with AZ CDL. The argument for continuing to support NRA is a sound one, but I'm done with them.

I'm not aware of anything they have done besides beg for money as bad as the NRA does.

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Has GOA done anything lately? The only successes I hear about are from FPC and SAF. They get my money from now on, along with with AZ CDL. The argument for continuing to support NRA is a sound one, but I'm done with them.

December 9th, 2020

For immediate release

Philadelphia Reissues Carry Permits after GOA Legal Victory

Springfield, VA – Due to the legal action supported by Gun Owners of America (GOA), the Philadelphia Police Department Gun Permit Unit (GPU) began accepting applications for a license to carry firearms (LTCF) via electronic mail as of Monday, December 7, 2020.

GOA was the first gun rights organization to file suit against the City of Philadelphia for excessive delays in issuing LTCFs in the wake of the COVID crisis. Gun Owners of America, Inc., et. al. vs. City of Philadelphia and Commissioner Danielle M. Outlaw was filed on October 5, 2020. The lawsuit sought to force the City to accept and process LTCF applications within the specified time required by law. Additionally, our motion for peremptory judgment gave the City the option to accept applications via alternative means, like other counties are doing across Pennsylvania.

Almost immediately, the GPU responded by putting on a second shift of detectives who began taking applications five days per week in order to speed up processing.

However, on November 18, 2020 the City of Philadelphia closed the GPU. Upon request from GOA attorney Andrew Austin, the City Solicitor informed the Court of Common Pleas of the reason for the closure and that they would be reopening the GPU on December 7, 2020. When the GPU could not physically reopen, they shifted to taking applications via email which is consistent with the relief sought by GOA in the motion for peremptory judgment.

“While it was unfortunate for the officers, the COVID exposure was proof-positive that the City’s system did not work,” said Andrew Austin, attorney for GOA and the ten plaintiffs suing the City. “The City represented to the Court that the unit would reopen on December 7th, and when they couldn’t do so, they had no other choice but to concede and begin accepting applications by alternate means.”

“I’m also pleased that the GPU is beginning to accept LTCF applications again,” said Dr. Val Finnell, Pennsylvania Director for GOA. “We are reminding applicants that the GPU has 45 days to issue their LTCF. If not, I’ve asked them to contact us if they experience delays.”

Other gun rights organizations also sued the City of Philadelphia. On November 20, 2020, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) sued the City in Federal Court taking a constitutional approach. The joint threat of GOA’s mandamus and FPC’s preliminary injunction guaranteed that the City was going to lose sooner or later.

Andrew Austin, Esq., Dr. Val Finnell, or another GOA spokesperson, is available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization dedicated to protecting the right to keep and bear arms without compromise. GOA represents over two million members and activists. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.

— GOA —

https://gunowners.org

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[AndyLate]

The NRA's value is that it is a huge organization that the antis regard as the boogieman. We need that single front if we to survive, otherwise we become like the Jewish freedom fighters in Life of Brian.

[jsbhike]

The NRA's value is that it is a huge organization that the antis regard as the boogieman. We need that single front if we to survive, otherwise we become like the Jewish freedom fighters in Life if Brian.

The MSM and other anti 2nd Amendment groups have undoubtedly loved the millions of dollars donated to 2nd Amendment defense that flowed in to suits, cats, travel, anti 2nd Amendment actions, and everywhere else that wasn't being used for 2nd Amendment defense.

The Brer Rabbit disinformation campaign.

[HKGuns]

Don't cry about your 2nd amendment rights if you don't support the NRA and other organizations. This mentality really pisses me off. No political candidate, or organization is going to score 100% on your personal scale of worthiness.

This mentality is EXACTLY why we are where we find ourselves now.

Half you people don't deserve what few rights you have left.

But Wayne...........WAAAAAAH But they didn't.........WAAAAAAAAAH

Its all bullshit.

[AndyLate]

The MSM and other anti 2nd Amendment groups have undoubtedly loved the millions of dollars donated to 2nd Amendment defense that flowed in to suits, cats, travel, anti 2nd Amendment actions, and everywhere else that wasn't being used for 2nd Amendment defense.

The Brer Rabbit disinformation campaign.

I should have made it clear that I am not wedded to the NRA. I am saying we need to minimize the fragmenting of our resources when we choose a successor to take up the legal fight.

The NRA can stick around and do what it is good at - shooting programs, education, and magazines.

Andy

[utahjeepr]

I got the "offer extended" letter from the NRA uring me to upgrade. I guess I was mistaken. I am at patron. I have a history of sending money irregularly and upgrading every few years. I'm really disappointed with the NRA of late though. Can't help but figure Pepe LePew is just gonna use my money on blow, hookers, or new silk boxers.

You do know the whole move to Texas thing is only to take any pressure off of Pepe right?

[utahjeepr]

I salute you sir! :-)

If WLP acting wrong puts money anywhere in the sphere of gun-lobby funding, I'm for it!

OK, there's $350 claimed sofar. let's make it a drive. YOU KNOW you're not buying ammo at these prices..... spend some of that money on preserving your gun rights wherever you see fit!

Gave $150 to SAF (pg. 2). So there's a total of $500 to the cause. Not bad for a GD thread.