Episode 128. Highlights from the NRA Annual Meeting (NRAAM)

Show Notes

 

Episode 128. Highlights from the NRA Annual Meeting (NRAAM)

 

In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, Alex and Mike discuss their experience at the NRA annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. They attended the firearms law seminar, visited exhibits on the convention floor, and attended a seminar by Ed Monk. The membership meeting and board meeting were also discussed, highlighting the dissent and lack of support for the NRA among members and some board members. They also attended seminars by other notable speakers such as John Correia, Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman, and John Lott. The episode concludes with a discussion on resolutions proposed at the membership meeting. The conversation discusses the recent NRA membership meeting and board meeting, highlighting the presence of reform candidates and the hope for change within the organization. The hosts mention the election of reform candidates for various officer positions, signaling a shift in leadership. They also emphasize the importance of the NRA as a grassroots and educational organization in the fight for gun rights. The conversation touches on the need for collaboration among pro-gun organizations and the challenges faced by gun rights in different states.

 

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction and Plans for the NRA Annual Meeting

01:24 Overview of the Convention and Meetings

05:08 Highlights from Ed Monk's Seminar

07:45 Insights from Other Notable Speakers

10:33 Meeting Dr. Edeen and Other Firearms Community Members

15:36 Discussion on Active Shooter Response Seminar

25:25 Proposed Resolutions at the Membership Meeting

26:22 NRA membership meeting and the tone of the discussion

30:37 The importance of the NRA as a grassroots and educational organization

35:13 The vote on the resolution to move the headquarters to Texas

37:10 The election of reform candidates in the NRA board meeting

40:01 The hope for change and the future of the NRA

46:11 The current state of the NRA and the potential for improvement

48:04 The importance of the NRA and collaboration among pro-gun organizations

51:33 The comparison of gun rights in Indiana and Texas

 

Resources

 

Ed Monk - Last Resort Firearms Training

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=913526147243539&set=pcb.913526190576868

 

The NRA Meeting Of Members - Only Guns and Money

https://onlygunsandmoney.com/2024/05/19/the-nra-meeting-of-members-part-1.html

https://onlygunsandmoney.com/2024/05/19/the-nra-meeting-of-members-part-2.html

https://onlygunsandmoney.com/2024/05/19/the-alternative-slate-of-officers-for-nra-leadership.html

 

Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) / X

https://x.com/StephenGutowski/status/1792540850678845512/photo/1

https://x.com/StephenGutowski/status/1792657405689692644

 

Board Meeting, 2024 – NRA in Danger

https://nraindanger.wordpress.com/2024/05/20/board-meeting-2024/

https://nraindanger.wordpress.com/2024/05/19/nra-financial-disaster-looms/