It seems I'm becoming more active with every passing day in the gun enthusiasts arena. On Saturday, I took the NRA course and test to be a certified Range Safety Officer. With that certification, and approval of the Ike's board, I will be able to use the 300 yard range on my own, or act as the Range Officer so that others may use the range under my supervision. I have also volunteered to write a set of standard operating procedures for the Izaak Walton League rifle/pistol/shotgun/archery/air gun ranges and their various events and competitions. That will be a rather time-consuming effort, I'm sure, and will require the help and approval of various members, officers, and board members at the club. Still, I am anxious to get started on it.
I also just became an official recruiter for the NRA. I can offer people $10 of the regular membership price, which is no big deal because you can usually find a coupon or some other special offer if you look. However, I get a commission on each new member I sign up, so I could offer another $5 rebate (so to speak) in addition. I also found out there is a $10 membership (called an associate membership) which still gets you the free hat and insurance on your guns and life, but you don't get the magazine or voting privileges. Not only that, but I can get people a lifetime membership for $750 rather than the regular $1K. If I were not quite so old already, I'd defiinitely consider that myself.
I'm not doing much so far as the EVC for the first district, but there just isn't much going on politically right now as far as 2A issues or elections. I'm sure things will heat up as we near election time and the legislature begins a new session.
2 comments:
Sounds like the NRA is a quasi-business. But then again, Washington lobbyists don't come cheap. (Whole revolving door process of congressman-to-lobbyist commands some talent and nerve.) Who does the NFOA look to for entertainment these days if you are no longer there stirring the pot?
Trevor:
I think the NFOA members are happy just patting themselves on the back and bragging how much they refuse to "cave" when it comes to anti-gun legislation, or how they are going to get the so-and-sos out of office next time around.
I'm probably stirring a different pot now, with the questions I have about the Ikes that need to be answered before I can write a SOP for them.
Took the dogs out to the lake today, along with a shotgun, just in case I spotted some doves. No such luck, but the dogs had a good time and some much needed exercise.
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