What is friends of the NRA

[Younggun]

Might be behind the times here, but what is (are) friends of the NRA. I've read through some of your posts TR, looks like yall do some pretty good things.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Friends of NRA is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising funds in support of the Shooting Sports. If you go to their website, http://www.friendsofnra.org/ and explore it a bit, you'll find some of the different groups we support, as well as information on how to qualify and apply for the grants. We do a LOT with youth shooting programs, the Eddie Eagle program and the like, and I really enjoy KNOWING that half of the net proceeds we raise stay within our region, where WE get to guide how the funds are distributed. For South Texas, that amounted to over $420,000 that we passed out in January of this year!

There are NO dues, NO mandatory meetings - just a chance to get to know like-minded folks in your community that enjoy "giving back" to the community. We are strictly non-political and non-partisan. To be honest, I've been actively trying to recruit younger folks into our committee, simply to give us better exposure to a different set of ideas and interests. FNRA committees are made up of folks from all walks of life, and all matter of motivation - but in the end we share a common goal.

 

[RandomHero]

if its free to sign up and stuff, count me in. ill help with what i can/when i can.

 

[TexasRedneck]

PM me with your contact info, and I'll get the folks w/the SA area FNRA group to get in touch with you!

 

[leVieux]

F.o.N.R.A.

Might be behind the times here, but what is (are) friends of the NRA. I've read through some of your posts TR, looks like yall do some pretty good things.

FONRA is a national network of local committees who do fund-raisers for NRA similar to Ducks Unlimited banquets, amongst other things. Each City or area has a committee which is composed of local folks who support NRA, TSRA, and the Second Amendment. For instance, the committee I belonged to had a doctor, dentist, attorneys, history teacher, gun shop owner, printer, construction guy, retirees, ranchers, & a policeman. We met monthly, sometimes with a supper meal, to plan our activities, prepare for the annual banquet, contact sponsors, and decide which local charities or youth programs to support. What most folks see is the annual banquet / auction / party. Just think; what good would Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, or the Safari Club be; if we had no firearms ? I'm sure that your local range or gun shop can tell you who to call to volunteer. If not, contact TSRA HQ in Austin.

 

[stdreb27]

If anyone is interested in the corpus area. We're holding a committee meeting to settle on a venue for next year and some early prep work. Shoot me a PM. The meeting is Wednesday.

There will be food.

 

[TexasRedneck]

The Seguin group is starting up for next years' event, too - anyone in this area interested, PM me for details!

 

[Glockster69]

My areas group imploded last year

 

[TexasRedneck]

My areas group imploded last year

Yeah....unfortunately, it happens sometimes. BUT - anyone interested can contact the area Rep (Liz Foley), an' she'll help get things started again.

 

[cbigclarke]

I thought it was a place where TRN goes to get riffles...

 

[Glockster69]

Yeah....unfortunately, it happens sometimes. BUT - anyone interested can contact the area Rep (Liz Foley), an' she'll help get things started again.

The thought has definitely crossed my mind. The question is ... if it's built, WILL they come?

half joking / half serious

 

[cbigclarke]

The thought has definitely crossed my mind. The question is ... if it's built, WILL they come?

half joking / half serious

so your bi

 

[Texasjack]

I thought it was a place where TRN goes to get riffles...

There's a lot of truth to that!!

 

[Texasjack]

If you've never been to a FNRA event, you really, really need to go. You hang out with a bunch of people who like the same stuff we do, have raffles for guns and other fun stuff, eat some great food - all in all, a great time!

And, occasionally you get to bump into a few TGT characters.

 

[Glockster69]

And, occasionally you get to bump into a few TGT characters.

Ain't it scary?

 

[TexasRedneck]

You'd be surprised.....yeah, it's work - but it's also fun. And knowing what the $$$ you raise is going for makes it all the more so. We approved over $410k in grants back in January from our 2012 events, and as it stands right now, that number is going to jump to over a half-million dollars from this years' efforts.

And - bear in mind, that's JUST for South Texas!

 

[TexasGunGirl]

It's where they have a banquet and you get caught up in the bidding process and pay $2500 for a gun worth about $900 and you tell your husband it was a $1000 and realize you are in the dog house.

 

[cbigclarke]

working at night always kept me away

 

[TexasRedneck]

It's where they have a banquet and you get caught up in the bidding process and pay $2500 for a gun worth about $900 and you tell your husband it was a $1000 and realize you are in the dog house.

I've paid more than that for a gun worth less than that with the wife sitting right next to me. We're there to raise funds for the shooting sports - and that's MORE than worth it, IMO. Then again, I've seen folks win some pretty nice guns in the bucket and raffle games, too - including myself!

 

[TexasGunGirl]

I've paid more than that for a gun worth less than that with the wife sitting right next to me. We're there to raise funds for the shooting sports - and that's MORE than worth it, IMO. Then again, I've seen folks win some pretty nice guns in the bucket and raffle games, too - including myself!

I don't regret it but will take it to the grave what I really paid for it when it comes to my lovely husband.