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Episode 166. NRA at a Crossroads with John Richardson - The Forge of Freedom
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Show Notes
Episode 166. NRA at a Crossroads with John Richardson
In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley speaks with John Richardson about the current state of the NRA, the upcoming board elections, and the ongoing divide between reformers and the old guard. They discuss the impact of the New York Attorney General's lawsuit, the importance of member engagement, and the need for transparency and accountability within the organization. Richardson shares insights on the reform candidates and their vision for the future of the NRA, emphasizing the necessity of collaboration with other gun rights organizations to strengthen the movement.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background on NRA Elections
02:44 The Divide: Reformers vs. Old Guard
05:59 The Impact of the New York Attorney General's Lawsuit
08:35 The Four for Reform Movement
11:41 Recent Changes in NRA Leadership
14:27 Dissolution of the Special Litigation Committee
17:17 Financial Accountability and Legal Issues
20:07 The Future of NRA Reform
23:15 Transparency and Member Engagement
29:39 Board Transparency and Communication Issues
31:36 Reforming the NRA Board Structure
35:27 Highlighting Reform Candidates
40:03 The Do Not Vote For List
44:22 The Importance of Collaboration
50:49 Focusing on the Second Amendment
52:43 Engaging the Younger Generation
Resources
Elect a New NRA
Jeff Knox at Ammoland
https://www.ammoland.com/2025/01/lapierre-pays-up-nra-board-after-action-report/?
Bearing Arms (John Petrolino)
Only Guns and Money (John Richardson)
https://onlygunsandmoney.com/?p=34983
https://onlygunsandmoney.com/?p=34973
https://onlygunsandmoney.com/?p=34963
Previous Episodes w/ John Richardson
https://forgeoffreedom.com/episode-149-goals-guns-and-the-nras-future/
NRA in Danger