NRA ELECTI0NS AND BY-LAWS CHANGE

[hillbilly grandpa]

There's a lot of buzz about bullet voting for a reform slate in the current election:
Phil Journey
Dennis Fusaro
Rocky Marshall
Jeff Knox
Owen (Buz) Mills

The discussion is to vote for these five only--as a possible means of creating a reform core in the new board.

Thoughts?

There is also a proposed by-laws change. It's long, repetitious in areas and mundane sounding. It's also unanimously recommended by the current board. When a proposal is long and mundane sounding I'm usually suspicious. It feels like there's something buried in there that is easy to miss, and is usually not in my interest. And given that the current NRA cartel is putting it forward, I doubly dubious.

What are the sage thoughts from the MDS brain trust?

 

[Jim12]

This is old, but some of the same people might be running. I haven't looked at it.

2021 NRA Board of Directors Nominations

Since I haven't seen anything definitive on the nominees this year (yes, I searched), I thought I'd get the ball rolling. Below are the nominees, along with links to searches on their names. Those with a * are NRA Establishment endorsed/affiliated in one way or another. Underlined names are...

www.mdshooters.com

 

[MeatGrinder]

Ammoland.com has an article suggesting 4 names. That is my plan.

 

[hillbilly grandpa]

Ammoland.com has an article suggesting 4 names. That is my plan.

On Ammoland Jeff Knox was queried about Buz Mills (of Gunsite Academy). He spoke very highly of Buz. Tht's why I added him to the list.

 

[eruby]

Ammoland.com has an article suggesting 4 names. That is my plan.

Link

NRA Board Elections: Support the Four for Reform Candidates

Persuade your NRA friends to vote for the four reform candidates, and you can also persuade your clubs, state associations, grassroots groups, and the gun media, to get off the sidelines...

www.ammoland.com

 

[Jim12]

Have the ballots been sent out?

 

[hillbilly grandpa]

Have the ballots been sent out?

Yes. Included in this month's magazines.

I'm mostly interested in reactions to the proposed by-laws amendment.

 

[Jim12]

Yes. Included in this month's magazines.

I'm mostly interested in reactions to the proposed by-laws amendment.

Thanks.

 

[Jim12]

Yes. Included in this month's magazines.

I'm mostly interested in reactions to the proposed by-laws amendment.

Here's a discussion of the ballot, including the proposed by-law amendment. He recommends, "Yes."

NRA Board of Directors Voting 2024: Here Is How You Should VOTE

I’m recommending members Bullet Vote for only the 4 reform candidates nominated by the members: Phil Journey, Rocky Marshall, Dennis Fusaro, & Jeff Knox – and no one else.

www.ammoland.com

 

[Some Guy]

I voted yes on the question of whether the NRA should have a Chief Compliance Officer. To me it makes sense for any multi-state and international organization with a budget the size of the NRA's, as well as the complexity of the issues it addresses, plus the fact that multiple governments want to destroy the organization, to have a Compliance Officer in place.

 

[Uncle Duke]

Well, it appears that none of them are incumbents. That's a real good start. Going to add Maryland's Susannah Warner Kipke though. She's also not an incumbent. And as a Maryland resident, and the plaintiff in Kipke v. Gov. Wes Moore in the suit over SB1, she seems worth a vote.

 

[hillbilly grandpa]

Here's a discussion of the ballot, including the proposed by-law amendment. He recommends, "Yes."

NRA Board of Directors Voting 2024: Here Is How You Should VOTE

I’m recommending members Bullet Vote for only the 4 reform candidates nominated by the members: Phil Journey, Rocky Marshall, Dennis Fusaro, & Jeff Knox – and no one else.

www.ammoland.com

Thanks for the link. I hadn't seen that article.

 

[ohen cepel]

I voted for those 4 and added Kim Rhodes as I respect her impressive Olympic performances.

It is at least worth a stamp to mail it in. Could be enough to keep the same lazy tools who watched Wayne steal millions of dollars off the board.

 

[Grampa G]

Well, it appears that none of them are incumbents. That's a real good start. Going to add Maryland's Susannah Warner Kipke though. She's also not an incumbent. And as a Maryland resident, and the plaintiff in Kipke v. Gov. Wes Moore in the suit over SB1, she seems worth a vote.

Her dad was a strong supporter of our youth shooting program and her husband is Delegate Nic Kipke

 

[Jim12]

Just remember that "targeted voting" is for a purpose.

If someone is just "OK" but is well known and a lot of people feel the same way, they might end up out-polling and beating someone who is excellent (the "reformers") but maybe has a smaller core of support because they're less well-known.

Although you may vote for up to 25, IIRC, the Ammoland piece recommends voting for only the named 4 or 5.

 

[cmartin]

I attended ,last springs Annual NRAMtg. And Mr. Knox spoke out on the floor. I had never heard of him but it was not well received by the current Admin or the crowd. Everyone close to me seemed to dislike him and made comments about him being a problem for the current leadership for years. I have no idea if this is good or bad , just some info to add here. He clearly wanted to make changes.

 

[Jim12]

I attended ,last springs Annual NRAMtg. And Mr. Knox spoke out on the floor. I had never heard of him but it was not well received by the current Admin or the crowd. Everyone close to me seemed to dislike him and made comments about him being a problem for the current leadership for years. I have no idea if this is good or bad , just some info to add here. He clearly wanted to make changes.

What did he say that was not well-received? Criticism of WLP and the then-current regime?

 

[cmartin]

What did he say that was not well-received? Criticism of WLP and the then-current regime?

Yes sir

 

[ccarson]

Great thread
Voted
Hope we can make a positive change happen!

 

[Bob A]

Jeff Knox is the son of the late Neal Knox, who sent years criticising NRA leadership for being far too "moderate" in pursuing a pro-2A agenda. He was a hero of mine a long time ago.

The fewer people that you vote for, the less diluted your vote becomes. Knowing nothing about any of the other candidates, I'd vote for Knox, and give serious thought to Kipke. Plaintiffs in 2A lawsuits deserve respect.