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Episode 149. GOALS, Guns, and the NRA's Future - The Forge of Freedom

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Episode 149. GOALS, Guns, and the NRA's Future

In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley is joined by John Richardson to discuss the conclusion of the bench trial in the case against the NRA by the New York Attorney General. They also talk about John's experience at the First Annual Goals Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. The conference featured range days, vendor exhibits, and educational panels. The judge in the NRA case did not order a court-appointed monitor but issued an interim decision with six action items for the NRA to address. The NRA and the New York Attorney General are currently negotiating a resolution. The conversation discusses the ongoing legal battle between the New York Attorney General and the National Rifle Association (NRA). The court-appointed compliance monitor is overseeing the NRA's compliance with the judge's expectations. There is concern that without a monitor, the NRA may not make the necessary changes. The conversation also touches on the resistance to change within the NRA and the need for reform. John Richardson announces his campaign for the NRA Board of Directors and emphasizes the importance of electing reform candidates to turn the organization around.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:15 The First Annual Goals Conference

05:14 GOA: Filling the Void Left by the NRA Annual Meeting

20:07 The Status of the NRA Case

27:37 The Mixed Outcome of the NRA Trial

28:59 Concerns About the Future of the NRA

30:20 Resistance from the Old Guard

39:19 The Case as a Favor to the NRA

42:04 John Richardson's Campaign for Reform

Resources

Running For NRA Board Of Directors (Updated)