Wayne LaPierre resigns from the NRA

[gcbailey]

https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/05/us/wayne-lapierre-nra-resigns/index.html

I’m sure many members in here are also members of the NRA, so I thought might be worth posting. Personally, I say good riddance. Hopefully NRA members will elect someone we can be proud to stand behind (or really someone who stands behind us) who is notable, intelligent, and above reproach.

 

[Shootist43]

gcbailey, that is great news. Before he got "to big for his britches" Wayne was good for the NRA. These last 7 -10 years not so much. I've been a proud Benefactor Member for a long time. Now I may start contributing again depending on how the organization goes.

 

[Red Leg]

 

[channelkat]

Humans in general do not seem very good at distinguishing those attributes. Seems wolves typically find a way to the top posts. I hope we can get someone as you described.

 

[channelkat]

gcbailey, that is great news. Before he got "to big for his britches" Wayne was good for the NRA. These last 7 -10 years not so much. I've been a proud Benefactor Member for a long time. Now I may start contributing again depending on how the organization goes.

Same here. Will be watching carefully. I hope we can get an honorable patriot to step to the plate!

 

[Andrew Short]

Beat me to the post. I’m a life member, however I haven’t donated in the past several years due to his leadership or lack thereof.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

The anti-gun crowd views the NRA as part of the problem. With new leadership, I hope the NRA can play a leading role in finding solutions to some of the gun problems in the US.

 

[gcbailey]

Beat me to the post. I’m a life member, however I haven’t donated in the past several years due to his leadership or lack thereof.

I know a guy that whenever he gets NRA requests for money, sends back an empty form with the “Wayne’s gotta go!” written on it. He may contribute again now that Wayne IS gone.

 

[Brent in Az]

Drain the NRA swamp

 

[Andrew Short]

I know a guy that whenever he gets NRA requests for money, sends back an empty form with the “Wayne’s gotta go!” written on it. He may contribute again now that Wayne IS gone.

I always told them that over the phone. After the 3rd or 4th time of speaking to the same lady, she told me that she would make note of that. After this, a new NRA solicitor began calling

 

[Green Chile]

Great news. We will see where it goes.

 

[WAB]

Well past due

 

[steve white]

In the news spotlight today: Wayne LaPierre resigned from the NRA, in an unrelated story, scientists report that Hell actually froze over...more at 10

 

[poco]

Good riddance!

 

[cajunchefray]

The anti-gun crowd views the NRA as part of the problem. With new leadership, I hope the NRA can play a leading role in finding solutions to some of the gun problems in the US.

Exactly. Like jailing convicted felons in possession of a firearm in the commission of another crime. For many years. Publicize this extensively throughout all media, far and wide.
In New Orleans, perps, convicted felons, possessing weapons, mostly stolen, make up a majority of arrests. Shooting, carjackings, attempted murder.
No bail, mandatory 20 years.
The public needs to know and the NRA should take the lead in informing the public.

 

[CoElkHunter]

Beat me to the post. I’m a life member, however I haven’t donated in the past several years due to his leadership or lack thereof.

+1. I'm an NRA Life Member too, but haven't sent any funds to them since 'ol Wayne and his wife decided to fund their lavish lifestyle with OUR money.

 

[mdwest]

+1 to all of the above.

This is long overdue.

I pray the NRA board finds the right person to LEAD the organization and make it what is once was again.

I might actually start sending them money again if they do.

For the last few years the FPC has been getting my dollars. I felt they were far more deserving..

 

[Green Chile]

Whenever presented an opportunity to round up for NRA these last few years, I always decline. Yes I'm a member but no I don't like the direction and leadership decisions. I hope to feel differently in the future.

 

[CoElkHunter]

I don't remember all the drama and details, but when Colonel Oliver North was involved with the upper echelon of the NRA, he started questioning some of LaPierre's "practices" and the NRA got rid of him. That's about the time I quit sending funds to them.

 

[Green Chile]

Let's bring back Tom Selleck into NRA leadership!