NRA cutting staff, salaries, blames Corona virus

LeverGunFan · March 24, 2020, 08:07 PM

In addition to the cancellation of the NRA convention this year, NPR is reporting that the NRA has announced layoffs and pay cuts due to the Corona virus. The number of layoffs wasn't disclosed, but the staff work week was cut to four days with a 20% pay cut. Not sure how these cuts are related to the Corona virus. Not a good sign for the NRA in an election year.

Here's the link to the NPR story.

Kreyzhorse · March 24, 2020, 09:06 PM

I'd giving the side eye to any thing that is coming from the NPR.

If it's true, let's see what the NRA counter point is.... the truth is some place in the middle.

Dean C · March 24, 2020, 09:58 PM

What a perfect time to downsize and reorg. without admitting defeat.
Dean

MarkCO · March 24, 2020, 10:19 PM

I have seen that elsewhere. The NRA Convention is a huge moneymaker for them as SHOT is a huge moneymaker for the NSSF. Neither is a bad thing, just is.

Mike38 · March 25, 2020, 06:03 PM

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I'd giving the side eye to any thing that is coming from the NPR.

If it's true, let's see what the NRA counter point is.... the truth is some place in the middle.

I am a member of a forum that a NRA board member frequents. According to him, it is true. Wayne Lapierre even had to take a 20% cut, which is good, but would be better if he lost his job.

SHR970 · March 25, 2020, 07:23 PM

They still have more than one Fudd on the board and several years ago changed the rules to protect them....especially Jouquin Jackson. I'm a lifer but I won't shed a tear for a forced reorg.

littlebikerider · March 25, 2020, 07:33 PM

20% of a couple million? I hope that doesn't crimp WLP's lifestyle too bad...

He might have to pay for those mailers requesting donations out of his own pocket!!

langenc · March 27, 2020, 10:44 AM

I am a member of a forum that a NRA board member frequents. According to him, it is true. Wayne Lapierre even had to take a 20% cut, which is good, but would be better if he lost his job.

+1-no way on any green earth is he worth what he has been getting paid.

Join Gun Owners of America (GOA) today and your state Gun owners assn.

Mike38 · March 27, 2020, 05:53 PM

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Join Gun Owners of America (GOA) today and your state Gun owners assn.

I think, but don't know for sure, the Illinois State Rifle Association requires members to be NRA members also.

That, and the range I belong to does require it.

Also, to compete at the Regional, Sectional and State championship levels, NRA membership is required.

I would not renew my NRA membership if it wasn't required.

Does Wayne care? Nope. He's locked in for life at his current income. There isn't a NRA Board member out there with the nads to butt heads with him.

Onward Allusion · March 27, 2020, 06:27 PM

Up until 10 years ago, our club required the same thing. One could not join w/o already being a NRA member.

TXAZ · March 27, 2020, 07:00 PM

You mean the NRA didn't negotiate a $M support program out of the $2.2T?

starnbar · March 27, 2020, 08:27 PM

The NRA has really changed and the days of Harlan Carter are long gone I have been a member since 64 and things sure are different now.

reynolds357 · March 27, 2020, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike38

I am a member of a forum that a NRA board member frequents. According to him, it is true. Wayne Lapierre even had to take a 20% cut, which is good, but would be better if he lost his job.

Tell him to fire W.L.

reynolds357 · March 27, 2020, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike38

I think, but don't know for sure, the Illinois State Rifle Association requires members to be NRA members also.

That, and the range I belong to does require it.

Also, to compete at the Regional, Sectional and State championship levels, NRA membership is required.

I would not renew my NRA membership if it wasn't required.

Does Wayne care? Nope. He's locked in for life at his current income. There isn't a NRA Board member out there with the nads to butt heads with him.

Seems like your club needs to change its rules. Bring up a rules change at a meeting.

Mike38 · March 27, 2020, 11:21 PM

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Seems like your club needs to change its rules. Bring up a rules change at a meeting.

I doubt that would happen, as they just made that a requirement a year ago. The club I belong to is hurting for funds, so they made NRA membership mandatory to make them eligible for loans and grants for maintenance / repairs.

reynolds357 · March 29, 2020, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike38

I doubt that would happen, as they just made that a requirement a year ago. The club I belong to is hurting for funds, so they made NRA membership mandatory to make them eligible for loans and grants for maintenance / repairs.

So, they sold out.
You can still bring it up and make them deal with the awkward situation. Whenever someone chooses money over morality, I always do my best to publicly put their choice on record.

KBP75 · March 29, 2020, 02:32 PM

I have been a NRA member since the 1960's and today its main role seems to be a balance between being a Political Party and a fund raising corporation. Everything else is on the back burner. Today as a member you are subjected to an onslaught of political adds and fund raising requests. Its more about the politics and money than anything else. It is unacceptable to me that it has become necessary to buy our 2nd Amendment rights and belong to an approved political party. Our Veterans paid with BLOOD for our rights and no enemy foreign or DOMESTIC has the right to take them away.

JWT · March 29, 2020, 04:42 PM

Agree with Mike 38 on things being better if Lapierre lost his job.

ATN082268 · March 29, 2020, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike38

I doubt that would happen, as they just made that a requirement a year ago. The club I belong to is hurting for funds, so they made NRA membership mandatory to make them eligible for loans and grants for maintenance / repairs.

So, the only way for this club to stay open is require everyone have NRA membership and then milk the NRA for funds? What if everyone paid the equivalent in NRA dues directly to the club?

Mike38 · March 29, 2020, 07:31 PM

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So, the only way for this club to stay open is require everyone have NRA membership and then milk the NRA for funds? What if everyone paid the equivalent in NRA dues directly to the club?

Good point! Membership at this club is only $75 per year. I'd gladly let them double that, if the extra funds went directly to maintenance and repairs of the building and grounds. $150 per year would still be about half of what other clubs in the area charge.

reynolds357 · March 29, 2020, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike38

Good point! Membership at this club is only $75 per year. I'd gladly let them double that, if the extra funds went directly to maintenance and repairs of the building and grounds. $150 per year would still be about half of what other clubs in the area charge.

Do yall have sporting clays? Its the big money maker. Prior to us putting in sporting clays, we could hardley pay the bills. Now, we have a lot of excess money.

Scorch · March 31, 2020, 05:13 PM

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Not sure how these cuts are related to the Corona virus.

When your people can't get face time with politicians, you've got to start thinking about cutting back. After all, they want to still have money when the whole thing goes away. When people start going back to work they won't have money to contribute because they've been off work for two months. If the NRA spends all the money now keeping their employees they won't have any left when things do get back to business as usual. It's a business, and most job people don't understand business.

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the days of Harlan Carter are long gone

Whoo, man! He was sure a fire breather! Miss him!

March 24, 2020, 08:07 PM	#1
LeverGunFan Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 407	NRA cutting staff, salaries, blames Corona virus In addition to the cancellation of the NRA convention this year, NPR is reporting that the NRA has announced layoffs and pay cuts due to the Corona virus. The number of layoffs wasn't disclosed, but the staff work week was cut to four days with a 20% pay cut. Not sure how these cuts are related to the Corona virus. Not a good sign for the NRA in an election year. Here's the link to the NPR story. __________________ *Support the Second Amendment Foundation and the Firearms Policy Coalition*

March 24, 2020, 09:06 PM	#2
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	I'd giving the side eye to any thing that is coming from the NPR. If it's true, let's see what the NRA counter point is.... the truth is some place in the middle. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

March 24, 2020, 09:58 PM	#3
Dean C Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2004 Location: Mill Creek (Just north east of Seattle) Posts: 343	What a perfect time to downsize and reorg. without admitting defeat. Dean __________________ Viet Nam Vet American Legion Member Former NRA Member (Still thinking about that) Pro 2A Washington (Charter Member) Last edited by Dean C; March 25, 2020 at 09:59 PM.

March 24, 2020, 10:19 PM	#4
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,308	I have seen that elsewhere. The NRA Convention is a huge moneymaker for them as SHOT is a huge moneymaker for the NSSF. Neither is a bad thing, just is. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

March 27, 2020, 06:27 PM	#10
Onward Allusion Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2009 Location: Back in a Non-Free State Posts: 3,133	Up until 10 years ago, our club required the same thing. One could not join w/o already being a NRA member. __________________ Simple as ABC . . . Always Be Carrying

March 25, 2020, 07:23 PM	#6
SHR970 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Posts: 1,427	They still have more than one Fudd on the board and several years ago changed the rules to protect them....especially Jouquin Jackson. I'm a lifer but I won't shed a tear for a forced reorg.

March 25, 2020, 07:33 PM	#7
littlebikerider Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2018 Posts: 131	20% of a couple million? I hope that doesn't crimp WLP's lifestyle too bad... He might have to pay for those mailers requesting donations out of his own pocket!!

March 27, 2020, 10:44 AM	#8
langenc Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2007 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 1,551	I am a member of a forum that a NRA board member frequents. According to him, it is true. Wayne Lapierre even had to take a 20% cut, which is good, but would be better if he lost his job. +1-no way on any green earth is he worth what he has been getting paid. Join Gun Owners of America (GOA) today and your state Gun owners assn.

March 27, 2020, 07:00 PM	#11
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	You mean the NRA didn't negotiate a $M support program out of the $2.2T? __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

March 27, 2020, 08:27 PM	#12
starnbar Junior Member Join Date: February 20, 2020 Posts: 7	The NRA has really changed and the days of Harlan Carter are long gone I have been a member since 64 and things sure are different now.

March 29, 2020, 02:32 PM	#17
KBP75 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Posts: 316	Political party I have been a NRA member since the 1960's and today its main role seems to be a balance between being a Political Party and a fund raising corporation. Everything else is on the back burner. Today as a member you are subjected to an onslaught of political adds and fund raising requests. Its more about the politics and money than anything else. It is unacceptable to me that it has become necessary to buy our 2nd Amendment rights and belong to an approved political party. Our Veterans paid with BLOOD for our rights and no enemy foreign or DOMESTIC has the right to take them away.

March 29, 2020, 04:42 PM	#18
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Agree with Mike 38 on things being better if Lapierre lost his job.