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**Mike Irwin** · July 16, 2010, 08:28 AM

Even if SAF did have NRA's money, it's very doubtful that they could match NRA's clout simply because money isn't the sole determinant of power when dealing with elected officials...

Being able to look at the elected official and say "The 275,000 NRA members in your district are pretty ticked at your position on XXXX."

It would take years for SAF to equal the power, both real and perceived, that NRA has cultivated over the past 35 or so years.

I also passionately disagree that NRA should go back to non-legislative activities.

Let NRA continue to be the 800 pound gorilla in the room, but let them also welcome SAF as a growing ally. One organization promoting a position can be effective, two tag teaming members of congress can be spectacular.

July 16, 2010, 08:28 AM	#27
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Even if SAF did have NRA's money, it's very doubtful that they could match NRA's clout simply because money isn't the sole determinant of power when dealing with elected officials... Being able to look at the elected official and say "The 275,000 NRA members in your district are pretty ticked at your position on XXXX." It would take years for SAF to equal the power, both real and perceived, that NRA has cultivated over the past 35 or so years. I also passionately disagree that NRA should go back to non-legislative activities. Let NRA continue to be the 800 pound gorilla in the room, but let them also welcome SAF as a growing ally. One organization promoting a position can be effective, two tag teaming members of congress can be spectacular. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.