anyone out there in the NRA?(national rifle association)?
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my parents are both lifetime members of the NRA. I like shooting handguns like .357 magnums or 9mm or bigger caliber rifles. Hi fives for liking to shoot!
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I used to play all the time but stopped two years ago and haven't been back. Still got my gun, Tippmann 98 custom with a Flatline barrel. Now I wanna go shoot something...
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go talk to you local gun shop/repair shop. (not the pawn shops)\nand/or talk to a competition shooter.
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Contact the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.  They can put you in touch with your local state representative, advise you on insurance and incorporation issues, and a host of other details.\n\nhttp://www.nmlra.org
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I think you should.  \n\nThey are the nation's largest gun lobby in Washington.\n\nThe NRA defends the 2nd Ammendment, and is a good portal for resources, training, safety and responsible gun ownership.  I know a lot of people think of the stereotype that only dirty, unshaven ex-vets are members, but quite the opposite is true.  \n\nThere are millions of Americans who belong to the NRA that include families, executives, hunters, sportsmen, marksmen (non violent accuracy shooting), etc.  who believe that self defense can be entrusted by the individual instead of waiting 10 minutes for the police to show up to stabilize the situation of, say, a violent intruder.  \n\nMembership starts at $35.00 a year, and includes a publication of your choice.  You also get discounts at hotels, for car rentals and other services you probably use just for showing your membership card.\n\nCriminals hate legal gun owners - because they don't have the ability to know who is, and who isn't armed.  I think that is a right that is worth defending.  Statistics show that over a million violent crimes every year are thwarted because the intruder saw or heard a gun being cocked in the house.  \n\nIf you want more pro and con information, check out the following site below.  I believe it is an excellent source of valuable information, and as far as I know, is the most extensive information on the web regarding gun statistics.  \n\nSo look for yourself and make an informed decision, either way.\n\nI'm an Endowment Life Member of the NRA and proud of it.
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There is a National Rifle Association but I am not aware of an International
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The NRA is the first one to come to mind
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The U.S. Army's pursuit of a weapon to replace the aging M-16 rifle is still on track despite a failed congressional attempt to pump nearly $26 million into the federal budget to manufacture the weapon in 2005.\n\nMilitary and legislative officials said development and testing of the new XM8 assault rifle will run through December. It is the second round of tests for the highly anticipated rifle, with evaluations taking place in the hot, gritty desert near Yuma, Ariz., the tropical jungles of Panama, and the arctic climate of Alaska, said Col. Mike Smith, who oversees the XM8 testing program at Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey.\n\n"After this round of testing, we will present our findings and our ability to meet the requirements, which are developed at Fort Benning, to the Army leadership, which should be in the late February time frame," Smith said.\n\n"Then they'll make a decision on how to go forward on the program, and how fast to go forward on the program."\n\nGerman gunmaker Heckler & Koch, which has a U.S. site in Sterling, Va., is working with the military on the prototype rifle. It would be mass-produced by H&K at a 150,000-square-foot plant the company plans to build in Columbus, Ga.\n\nH&K spokeswoman Jimmi Clifton said initial work could mean about 200 jobs, although more could be added as production ramps up. The company has said a contract with the government could be very lucrative, perhaps worth up to $1 billion over 10 years.\n\nClifton said the company remains in a testing mode and is hoping to begin plant construction soon and have at least part of the facility up and running by early 2005. But it's unlikely the entire factory will be built until H&K receives some signal that federal funding for mass production of the XM8 is forthcoming, she said.\n\n"There's no way I can put a time on that," Clifton said of a production contract. "It could be tomorrow. It could be a year away."\n\nIt appeared funding was on the way in July when U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey's office said $25.9 million had been tucked into a $417.5 billion House appropriations bill for the XM8.\n\nThe Georgia Republican, whose district includes a portion of Columbus, backed off that assertion after learning the money had been squeezed out of the budget to make room for additional funding for the war on terrorism.\n\nThe next chance for the XM8 program to receive money for manufacturing and procurement will be when Congress reconvenes Sept. 7, said Brian Robinson, communications director for Gingrey.\n\n"We're going to do everything we can to get this into the next supplemental budget," Robinson said.\n\n"We understand what happened and we want to fix it as soon as we can."\n\nShould funding come through this year, Smith said the XM8 could be in soldiers' hands as soon as summer 2005. If not, the weapon would be in the 2006 budget and make its way into the ranks by that spring.\n\nThe $26 million in funding that was shot down by Congress would have outfitted about two combat brigades, or about 8,000 soldiers, Smith said.\n\nAlthough Army leadership could decide in February to put a final approved version of the XM8 assault rifle out for competitive bidding, Smith said that's unlikely.\n\n"I can't make promises for senior Army leadership," he said. "But assuming H&K is successful testing against the requirements, it would be unusual" to take the production contract away from the company.\n\nThe weapon is getting high marks from troops during evaluations, said Smith.\n\nObservations include:\n\n• It's more versatile than the old M-16 rifle it will replace and should fire thousands of rounds before jamming, rather than the few hundred shots before the M-16 typically jams.\n\n• It's much easier to clean and maintain.\n\n• Training time is reduced since it's a single weapon that can be modified to fire short distances, long
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wish i could join you. i have a tippmann 98 custom that would own the opposing team
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Search at: http://www.gunbroker.com/
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Try gunbroker.com. They have exellent forums for all kinds of firearms questions
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nI have had issues with Mossberg Firearms. I am an avid fan of Remington's. Personally, I am not particularly fond of the Model 710, but if it's all you can afford then it's the best game in town! Now, if you want to spend your money wisely you should be able to find a good used Remington 700 or Winchester Model 70 for under $300. You could get a good Weaver scope (K4 or K6) for about $50. You will get a better hunting rig this way. \n\nNow, concerning caliber... the .270 can be used on most North American game, except the larger bears, if you place your shot right. The .30-06 is good for all North American game. For deer hunting, as you desire, either is a good caliber choice. The .30-06 may recoil a little bit more. \n\nGood luck.
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http://shootingusa.com has a question section the site
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NRA does not work. Look on the CMP website for qualified clubs in your area or join a national club. \n\nhttp://www.garandcollector.org/application.htm\n\nI belong to the Texas State Rifle Assoc. \n\nIt seems like a lot of red tape, but just go through the checklist it's not so hard and WELL WORTH IT!\n\nI have a 1942 M1 and a 1918 M1903 Springfield. Also, buy a case or two of ammo from CMP when you can.
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Good evening Major,I'm a retired Sergeant in the U.S. Army, possibly at the same time as yourself,oh well.Man, our Country's have really put us lifers through some stuff HUH? Late December 1966,Kontoum Provence,Search & Destroy,monsoon, my Stevens & Savage 12 Ga. Pump shotgun lost a spring,an important spring,Ord. had to have the weapon to fix it. The only replacement weapon was a captured Kalishnikaugh,Model 47.I had that weapon five(5) days,it saw action twice,two good fire......the 47 was flawless,I didn't want to give it up when that hillbilly shotgun came back,it was and is the World's finest Gererilla warfare weapon......Sir.It's almost mid-night here, whatever time it is there Sir,I hope you're good!
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It's run by the NRA isn't it?  I knew they weren't telling me the truth.  They said I wouldn't have to pledge.
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I found one in Meadeville, PA (there is an e-mail contact on the web page) - I hope they have the National Commander's info. I have linked the site below.