Congratulations DUmmies, CNN, and all lib media. Meet your newest NRA member

[Ralph Wiggum]

Yes, Ralph Wiggum.

Was so enraged at your faux outrage at your overreaction and especially the CNN staged "Town Hall" this week.  Early this morning, I joined.

Some background on me, I don't own a weapon of any kind.  Have never fired a firearm in my life other than a BB gun.  Sometime in the future, I hope to do so with the proper training.

So a giant screw all of you leftists.  I firmly believe in the 2nd amendment.  Your clown shows the past week or so, ahem, backfired.

Sincerely, your newest NRA member,

Ralph

[Skul]

Well done, sir.

[Movie buff- The Sequel]

I'm not a gun owner either, but I wonder if I too should join just as a way to give the finger to the DUmmies and other lefty scum?

[BlueStateSaint]

Good job!  Do it, Movie Buff!

[DumbAss Tanker]

Welcome aboard, Ralphie, your 3,000-rounds-a-minute infinite repeater full-automatic death target-homing psychotic-AI machine black rifle will be in the mail tomorrow.  Don't worry if it gets lost, we'll just mail you another one, let us know.

[Gwitness]

Yes, Ralph Wiggum.

Was so enraged at your faux outrage at your overreaction and especially the CNN staged "Town Hall" this week.  Early this morning, I joined.

Some background on me, I don't own a weapon of any kind.  Have never fired a firearm in my life other than a BB gun.  Sometime in the future, I hope to do so with the proper training.

So a giant screw all of you leftists.  I firmly believe in the 2nd amendment.  Your clown shows the past week or so, ahem, backfired.

Sincerely, your newest NRA member,

Ralph

Welcome aboard.....life member here

[Texacon]

Welcome. We ARE the NRA!!

KC

[Ralph Wiggum]

Did not do this for "street cred".  Many of you have kinda gotten to know me online for 13-14 years.  After 3 workdays & then 2 consecutive nights at my sideline job, finally caught up on the CNN crap.  Got my blood boiling yesterday.  It was like a weight lifted off my shoulders earlier today by supporting a worthy cause.

Never comment on 2A forum, because I know almost nothing about firearms.  Long story why, doesn't matter.  But always supported the cause, as I respect the Constitution.  Our founders were far more prescient than many give them credit for.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I'm not a gun owner either, but I wonder if I too should join just as a way to give the finger to the DUmmies and other lefty scum?

Obviously a personal choice, but I hope this encourages more outrage at the left & NRA membership grows by millions as a backlash.

[fatboy]

I just got home from shooting in a small local match. This match was run under rules of what is known as ICORE which stands for International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts. So obviously everyone was shooting a revolver. This is so much fun. I shoot an 8 shot revolver chambered in 9mm. I have two of these guns, 1 is set up with a red dot sight the other is iron sight. I also have a classic 38 special/.357 Magnum 6 shot revolver, cut for moons. All of these are set up for competition. I shot roughly 10,000 rounds of handgun ammo in 2017. All of my competition revolvers are Smith and Wesson and have been put into competition readiness by one of the premier revolver smiths in the country.

I grew up in a competition oriented smallbore rifle family but never really shot handguns very much until about 5 years ago. This is my 3rd year with revolvers but I do shoot auto-loaders and rimfire pistols. I also handload all of my own center fire ammo. I'm a certifier NRA Range Safety Officer, Pistol Instructor and Metallic Reloading Instructor. This year I expect to compete in approx. 35 competitions and I have my fingers crossed, my better half is going to give it a try. She shoots but doesn't compete.

There are kids as young as 7 years old that compete with adults and I know several that are well into their 80s that also compete. We are seeing more women getting involved also. My advice for anyone who hasn't been a gun owner before is to start with a rimfire (caliber 22 long rifle) semi-auto. Take a basic pistol class, join a club and go shooting.

Good rimfire pistols that are not going to break the bank are the Ruger Mark 3 or 4 and the Smith & Wesson Victory 22. We have several of both, they are both really accurate, inexpensive and fun to shoot. The S&W is a little less expensive than the Ruger. Either one has a ton of aftermarket add-ons and modifications available to increase the total joy of shooting!

ON EDIT: Let me add that I'm obviously and NRA member but also belong to GOA (Gun Owners of America), USPSA (United States Practical Pistol Association), IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association), ICORE (Mentioned above), Pennsylvania Rifle and Pistol Association (The PA NRA affiliate) and four (count them 4) private gun clubs. My favorite competition is Steel Challenge. Steel Challenge is part of USPSA. The idea behind steel challenge is shooting at 5 steel plates with the time to do so recorded. The faster you go the lower the time, that determines where you place in the match. There are numerous divisions depending on the type of firearm you shoot. When I compete, if It's a large match I will place in the middle. I have won my division (revolver) twice within the last few months in small local matches. I consider myself average in marksmanship skills. In two months I will turn 60 years old. It is a hobby for all ages!

[ColonelCarrots]

When and if you buy a rifle. 70% grip on your firing hand, 30% on your forward grip, get a good bulldog bite or chipmunk cheek on the buttstock basically roll your cheek down the buttstock, squeeze the trigger at the bottom of your breath. If you get a CCO for your rifle, get one that can be used with both eyes open. You'll shoot way better with less eye fatigue and ear pro. always wear ear pro.

Keep your finger off the trigger, always on safe until you fire, clear your weapon on and off the range at the clearing barrels. Also, Otis is a great weapons cleaning kit. It's more expensive but worth the time and money.

If you get a jam remember SPORTS.  Slap the Magazine, Pull the charging handle, Observe the chamber, Release the charging handle, Tap the forward assist, Squeeze the trigger. Tap, Rack, and Pull.

[Carl]

I renewed my NRA membership yesterday as well as joined GOA.

[67 Rover]

I just got home from shooting in a small local match. This match was run under rules of what is known as ICORE which stands for International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts. So obviously everyone was shooting a revolver. This is so much fun. I shoot an 8 shot revolver chambered in 9mm. I have two of these guns, 1 is set up with a red dot sight the other is iron sight. I also have a classic 38 special/.357 Magnum 6 shot revolver, cut for moons. All of these are set up for competition. I shot roughly 10,000 rounds of handgun ammo in 2017. All of my competition revolvers are Smith and Wesson and have been put into competition readiness by one of the premier revolver smiths in the country.

I grew up in a competition oriented smallbore rifle family but never really shot handguns very much until about 5 years ago. This is my 3rd year with revolvers but I do shoot auto-loaders and rimfire pistols. I also handload all of my own center fire ammo. I'm a certifier NRA Range Safety Officer, Pistol Instructor and Metallic Reloading Instructor. This year I expect to compete in approx. 35 competitions and I have my fingers crossed, my better half is going to give it a try. She shoots but doesn't compete.

There are kids as young as 7 years old that compete with adults and I know several that are well into their 80s that also compete. We are seeing more women getting involved also. My advice for anyone who hasn't been a gun owner before is to start with a rimfire (caliber 22 long rifle) semi-auto. Take a basic pistol class, join a club and go shooting.

Good rimfire pistols that are not going to break the bank are the Ruger Mark 3 or 4 and the Smith & Wesson Victory 22. We have several of both, they are both really accurate, inexpensive and fun to shoot. The S&W is a little less expensive than the Ruger. Either one has a ton of aftermarket add-ons and modifications available to increase the total joy of shooting!

ON EDIT: Let me add that I'm obviously and NRA member but also belong to GOA (Gun Owners of America), USPSA (United States Practical Pistol Association), IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association), ICORE (Mentioned above), Pennsylvania Rifle and Pistol Association (The PA NRA affiliate) and four (count them 4) private gun clubs. My favorite competition is Steel Challenge. Steel Challenge is part of USPSA. The idea behind steel challenge is shooting at 5 steel plates with the time to do so recorded. The faster you go the lower the time, that determines where you place in the match. There are numerous divisions depending on the type of firearm you shoot. When I compete, if It's a large match I will place in the middle. I have won my division (revolver) twice within the last few months in small local matches. I consider myself average in marksmanship skills. In two months I will turn 60 years old. It is a hobby for all ages!

Make sure you avoid using the 5.56 round as I have it on good authority that it will vaporize the steel target.

[Carl]

Make sure you avoid using the 5.56 round as I have it on good authority that it will vaporize the steel target.

Now we know how Bush took down the Twin Towers.

[67 Rover]

Now we know how Bush took down the Twin Towers.

May also explain why we have not been able to find any trace of Malaysia Airline MH370!! Vaporized.

[ExGeeEye]

When and if you buy a rifle. 70% grip on your firing hand, 30% on your forward grip, get a good bulldog bite or chipmunk cheek on the buttstock basically roll your cheek down the buttstock, squeeze the trigger at the bottom of your breath. If you get a CCO for your rifle, get one that can be used with both eyes open. You'll shoot way better with less eye fatigue and ear pro. always wear ear pro.

Keep your finger off the trigger, always on safe until you fire, clear your weapon on and off the range at the clearing barrels. Also, Otis is a great weapons cleaning kit. It's more expensive but worth the time and money.

If you get a jam remember SPORTS.  Slap the Magazine, Pull the charging handle, Observe the chamber, Release the charging handle, Tap the forward assist, Squeeze the trigger. Tap, Rack, and Pull.

Now that's a gun control law I can get behind.

[catsmtrods]

Welcome. Renewed me and my wife for 2 years this morn. Always attend local Friends of the NRA dinners. Great merchandise! I even won a shotgun last time!

[fatboy]

Make sure you avoid using the 5.56 round as I have it on good authority that it will vaporize the steel target.

No Sir it's not the target that gets vaporized.

It's the target, the stand and any living thing within a 50 foot radius.

 

[FunkyZero]

Yes, Ralph Wiggum.

Was so enraged at your faux outrage at your overreaction and especially the CNN staged "Town Hall" this week.  Early this morning, I joined.

Some background on me, I don't own a weapon of any kind.  Have never fired a firearm in my life other than a BB gun.  Sometime in the future, I hope to do so with the proper training.

So a giant screw all of you leftists.  I firmly believe in the 2nd amendment.  Your clown shows the past week or so, ahem, backfired.

Sincerely, your newest NRA member,

Ralph

Congrats, Ralph... in no time at all, you'll be vaporizing hogs with the best of us.

[Mary Ann]

Question: Is it possible to join without getting their magazine, mailings, etc? DH and I are considering it, even though we don't own guns of any kind, but sometimes we feel buried under the barrage of paper.

[BattleHymn]

May also explain why we have not been able to find any trace of Malaysia Airline MH370!! Vaporized.

[FunkyZero]

Question: Is it possible to join without getting their magazine, mailings, etc? DH and I are considering it, even though we don't own guns of any kind, but sometimes we feel buried under the barrage of paper.

you can select none, or pick one in digital delivery format as well if you so choose.

[Airwolf]

As soon as I can I will renew my membership.

[Skul]

I need to sign up again.
Mine lapsed foùr yeat's ago.

[FiddyBeowulf]

Life member of the NRA. I upgraded my membership when Obama was elected and also bought some rifles that somehow ended up in the lake.