Episode 166. NRA at a Crossroads with John Richardson

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

⁠https://electanewnra.com/⁠ 

Jeff Knox at Ammoland

https://www.ammoland.com/2025/01/lapierre-pays-up-nra-board-after-action-report/?

 

Bearing Arms (John Petrolino)

https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/01/14/nra-board-election-face-off-reform-candidates-nra-20-n1227357?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR15QR9vD04CRhA6LuZjENJpu2OG2K2M-Ur5YMg9HUJGJ78Vpe85Cn4-nxk_aem_DwUET3iBBTZ6Y5wDzplIrQ

 

https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/01/14/nra-board-election-face-off-old-guard-incumbents-strong-nra-n1227356?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3gZBb_OWvF-GErqplk6N7MCrP1_UJ4AelwHeHvRtgfJdn5IQBsq85Zndw_aem_hRMnD8O9E4t3u1TpqT5ZNQ#google_vignette

 

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-144-the-nras-fall-from-grace-corruption-trial-and-declining-influence/

 

https://forgeoffreedom.com/episode-149-goals-guns-and-the-nras-future/

 

 

NRA in Danger

https://nraindanger.wordpress.com/2025/01/07/if-you-wonder-how-much-damage-the-cabal-did-to-nra/

 

https://nraindanger.wordpress.com/2025/01/12/january-2025-board-meeting/

 

Keywords

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