FedEx drops NRA discount

**Aguila Blanca** · November 1, 2018, 05:42 AM

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-f...-idUSKCN1N425N

This was announced a couple of days ago but I held off posting until I had permission from the mods to post, since it's not strictly gun-related. I have seen this discussed on another forum, and opinions are about equally divided as to whether this is another case of targeting the NRA, or a case of FedEx dropping multiple discount programs that don't generate enough business (although, if the discount is there and nobody uses it, what can it possibly hurt?), or a case of FedEx shedding all discounts for groups that could be construed as "political."

I don't know the motive, but it does appear more than coincidental that, just before a contentious mid-term election, FedEx announced this change in their discount program.

RETG · November 1, 2018, 06:10 AM

Never knew they offered a discount.

unclejack37 · November 1, 2018, 06:26 AM

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I don't know the motive, but it does appear more than coincidental that, just before a contentious mid-term election, FedEx announced this change in their discount program.

I read about that on Bearing Arms and the first thing I asked myself was what statement did FEDEX just make? It wasn't like Dick's announcement or Bank of America or Levi's. IMHO I believe it was a business decision to cut cost.

Double Naught Spy · November 1, 2018, 08:29 AM

Given that FedEx is dropping discounts with more that ONE HUNDRED organizations, if they are 'targeting the NRA' then they are doing via their own massing shooting. That sounds a little ridiculous. No indication that it has anything to do with the elections either without being able to tie the other dozens of organizations cut.

jag2 · November 1, 2018, 09:22 AM

Just a business decision, not political. Quit trying to read conspiracy every time a company makes an announcement. You may not agree with Dick's but they made their decision and clearly stated why.

USNRet93 · November 1, 2018, 09:54 AM

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FedEx sent this statement to Local 24 News:

“We are transitioning some account holders in more than 100 organizations in the FedEx Marketing Alliance program to other pricing programs. Account holders that participated in the program will continue to receive the same discounts on FedEx shipping, and we will work directly with these customers to ensure a seamless transition.”

https://www.localmemphis.com/news/lo...nra/1562473004

NoSecondBest · November 1, 2018, 10:13 AM

Nothing like another conspiracy theory. Just another partial truth without the whole story.

Onward Allusion · November 1, 2018, 10:17 AM

<sigh> It's a big nothing burger . . .

5whiskey · November 1, 2018, 03:09 PM

I agree, nothing to it. Not that I ever used Fedex anyway, but sounds like purely a business decision.

rickyrick · November 1, 2018, 08:35 PM

If they did it for political gain they would be shouting it from the Highest of places with the greatest of heralds.
Doesn’t hurt them to cut the discount in this political atmosphere either, but not the intention here anyway.

Glenn E. Meyer · November 4, 2018, 12:12 PM

Nothing more to be said then.

Let it die.

November 1, 2018, 05:42 AM	#1
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,468	FedEx drops NRA discount https://www.reuters.com/article/us-f...-idUSKCN1N425N This was announced a couple of days ago but I held off posting until I had permission from the mods to post, since it's not strictly gun-related. I have seen this discussed on another forum, and opinions are about equally divided as to whether this is another case of targeting the NRA, or a case of FedEx dropping multiple discount programs that don't generate enough business (although, if the discount is there and nobody uses it, what can it possibly hurt?), or a case of FedEx shedding all discounts for groups that could be construed as "political." I don't know the motive, but it does appear more than coincidental that, just before a contentious mid-term election, FedEx announced this change in their discount program.

November 1, 2018, 06:10 AM	#2
RETG Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2009 Location: Somewhere in Idaho, near WY Posts: 507	Never knew they offered a discount. __________________ I give MY OPINION (not often) based on many years shooting at, other than paper targets. I will not debate my experience vs. your experience based on dreams and "what ifs." I'm 73; I'm too damn old to care.

November 1, 2018, 08:29 AM	#4
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	Given that FedEx is dropping discounts with more that ONE HUNDRED organizations, if they are 'targeting the NRA' then they are doing via their own massing shooting. That sounds a little ridiculous. No indication that it has anything to do with the elections either without being able to tie the other dozens of organizations cut. __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

November 1, 2018, 10:17 AM	#8
Onward Allusion Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2009 Location: Back in a Non-Free State Posts: 3,133	<sigh> It's a big nothing burger . . . __________________ Simple as ABC . . . Always Be Carrying

November 1, 2018, 03:09 PM	#9
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,657	I agree, nothing to it. Not that I ever used Fedex anyway, but sounds like purely a business decision. __________________ Support the NRA-ILA Auction, ends 03/09/2018 https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=593946

November 1, 2018, 09:22 AM	#5
jag2 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 773	Just a business decision, not political. Quit trying to read conspiracy every time a company makes an announcement. You may not agree with Dick's but they made their decision and clearly stated why.

November 1, 2018, 10:13 AM	#7
NoSecondBest Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2009 Location: Western New York Posts: 2,736	Nothing like another conspiracy theory. Just another partial truth without the whole story.

November 1, 2018, 08:35 PM	#10
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,238	If they did it for political gain they would be shouting it from the Highest of places with the greatest of heralds. Doesn’t hurt them to cut the discount in this political atmosphere either, but not the intention here anyway.

November 4, 2018, 12:12 PM	#11
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Nothing more to be said then. Let it die. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens