Why I hate the NRA

thedudeabides · October 27, 2012, 07:48 PM

No, this isn't a political rant.

If you join the NRA (as I did because the local gun club requires membership), you get flooded with spam emails and letters.

DVDs of "tactical training", terrible offers for wine of the month clubs even a street hobo would pass up, ridiculous clothing that looks like surplus from late night TV shopping shows...

I understand the point of a gun lobby.

But I really don't want to renew my membership if it means they'll be sending me "exciting new offers!"

Don H · October 27, 2012, 08:17 PM

As has been noted on TFL a number of times:

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We also use your membership information to send you notices in the mail or by email about special member benefits, discounts, and offers. If you do not wish to receive these mailings, you can: (1) opt-out of email lists immediately by following the instructions at the bottom of the email, (2) email us using our Contact Us page, (3) call us at 1-800-672-3888, (4) write to us at National Rifle Association of America, 11250 Waples Mill Road; Fairfax, VA 22030.

Mike38 · October 27, 2012, 08:34 PM

Yep, you can opt out of those mailings. I got tired of it too and called them. I was polite, and simply requested no more mailings. For the past 5 years or so, all I get is membership renewal notices.

Metal god · October 27, 2012, 08:35 PM

Cuss e-mails are free I have a bunch of them for that very reason . I also use my fax number as a contact # .

berettaprofessor · October 27, 2012, 09:08 PM

Try the "search" function before you revive an old and baseless rant, please?

Brian Pfleuger · October 27, 2012, 09:26 PM

Solution provided. Nothing more to be said.

October 27, 2012, 07:48 PM	#1
thedudeabides Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2012 Posts: 1,031	Why I hate the NRA No, this isn't a political rant. If you join the NRA (as I did because the local gun club requires membership), you get flooded with spam emails and letters. DVDs of "tactical training", terrible offers for wine of the month clubs even a street hobo would pass up, ridiculous clothing that looks like surplus from late night TV shopping shows... I understand the point of a gun lobby. But I really don't want to renew my membership if it means they'll be sending me "exciting new offers!"

October 27, 2012, 08:35 PM	#4
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,876	Cuss e-mails are free I have a bunch of them for that very reason . I also use my fax number as a contact # . __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

October 27, 2012, 09:26 PM	#6
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Solution provided. Nothing more to be said. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

October 27, 2012, 08:34 PM	#3
Mike38 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,710	Yep, you can opt out of those mailings. I got tired of it too and called them. I was polite, and simply requested no more mailings. For the past 5 years or so, all I get is membership renewal notices.

October 27, 2012, 09:08 PM	#5
berettaprofessor Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2008 Posts: 1,091	Try the "search" function before you revive an old and baseless rant, please?