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Time to join the NRA ?
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:29 pm
by meles meles
Well oomans, we're thinking it might be time to join the NRA. We've held back for several years as the NRA didn't seem to offer much for the money, and we had some doubts about its commitment to supporting shooting in this country - it certainly didn't seem as active as the BASC (of which we are a member).
However, we think we may detect a wind a change. Over the last month or two we have read a few things on these fora that give us cautious optimism: a more pro-active attitude towards supporting shooting in the press, action taken to bring in money and now even action being taken to keep the toilets clean. Small steps, but encouraging. Perhaps it's now time for us to join up.
Re: Time to join the NRA ?
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:26 pm
by majordisorder
Funny you say that, I've just finished filling in my application which will be going in the post tomorrow.
Re: Time to join the NRA ?
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:43 pm
by Dougan
meles meles wrote: now even action being taken to keep the toilets clean. Small steps, but encouraging.
Talking of 'small steps'...that's what you'll need to use, for the toilets at Bisley razz
Re: Time to join the NRA ?
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:00 pm
by meles meles
Better than climbing on a stool we suppose, squirrel....
Re: Time to join the NRA ?
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:10 pm
by Dougan
Touche, stripy one.
Yes, why not join...they certainly need the support...
How for from Bisley are you?
Re: Time to join the NRA ?
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:12 pm
by meles meles
About 150 miles...
Re: Time to join the NRA ?
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:26 pm
by Dougan
Hmmm, another 100 miles on the round trip than for me....though I went up to Bisley for a 3 hour shoot 2 weeks ago, and it was well worth it...
I've got to be careful here, as I'm opening up a can of worms about the NRA being Bisley-centric....but as you say, with other benefits like the recent representation in the press etc. then membership can still be attractive to those who don't get to Bisley.
Re: Time to join the NRA ?
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:32 pm
by meles meles
Dougan wrote:
I've got to be careful here, as I'm opening up a can of worms ...
*Dons dinner jacket, grabs knife and fork... *
Re: Time to join the NRA ?
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:23 pm
by Dougan
meles meles wrote:Dougan wrote:
I've got to be careful here, as I'm opening up a can of worms ...
*Dons dinner jacket, grabs knife and fork... *
Can't believe I set you up for that one :roll: :lol:
Re: Time to join the NRA ?
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:41 am
by dromia
If you want to book targets at Bisley as an individual and or shoot in the Imperial meeting then join, if you don't then don't bother.