Should I join the NFA
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I personally don't know anything about the NFA so you will have to get another person for that question but...
I would suggest going to your local shooting range and asking some fellow shooters as well as asking google what type of gun clubs are in your area.
Its nice to join local stuff, keep money in the community as well as make new friends with similar things in common. Depending on the type of shooting you wish to do, but the local gun range will help you meet people and learn new things as long as you are an open person and willing to ask around... The worst someone can do is say no
I would suggest going to your local shooting range and asking some fellow shooters as well as asking google what type of gun clubs are in your area.
Its nice to join local stuff, keep money in the community as well as make new friends with similar things in common. Depending on the type of shooting you wish to do, but the local gun range will help you meet people and learn new things as long as you are an open person and willing to ask around... The worst someone can do is say no
When I was a teenager (read broke) I called the NFA many times for firearms related advice, even though I was not a member, David A. Tomlinson (the main man) would spend hours on the phone advising me.. even after I told him I was not a member...
Later I joined and became a member, now I am a Life Time Member !!
David A. Tomlinson passed away in 2007. I heard about his death after his funeral. I was sad that I did not know or I would have attended...
I have since called for clarification on complicated isssues and have received sound advice...
I have heard some not nice things said that about the NFA, and even about Mr. Tomlinson.. much to my dismay and anger. No ones perfect but I suspect some of this surfaced because the group (was) Alberta based and this was cause for concern.. for some of the other contenders...
Consider me biased but I suggest you join the NFA, money well spent !!
Later I joined and became a member, now I am a Life Time Member !!
David A. Tomlinson passed away in 2007. I heard about his death after his funeral. I was sad that I did not know or I would have attended...
I have since called for clarification on complicated isssues and have received sound advice...
I have heard some not nice things said that about the NFA, and even about Mr. Tomlinson.. much to my dismay and anger. No ones perfect but I suspect some of this surfaced because the group (was) Alberta based and this was cause for concern.. for some of the other contenders...
Consider me biased but I suggest you join the NFA, money well spent !!
The NFA is nothing like the NRA in the USA. Having said that, Dave was a great fighter for Canadian Firearms Rights. His passing was a big loss to the Canadian Firearms Community as well as to those that respect personal liberty and freedom.
There is no point to just join one organization. You should join the NFA if after looking at their site they seem to meet with what you want or even partially. You should also consider joining the CSSA but only if after looking at their site and speaking with some of their members that they seem to meet with what you want or even partially. Until there is one big proper organization fighting exclusively for our firearms rights like the American NRA, all these smaller organizations usually will only touch on some of the aspects you want. No the CSSA and NFA are not the same, some things they agree on & some they don't, but if you can come to terms with what both are saying it is best to join both.
There is no point to just join one organization. You should join the NFA if after looking at their site they seem to meet with what you want or even partially. You should also consider joining the CSSA but only if after looking at their site and speaking with some of their members that they seem to meet with what you want or even partially. Until there is one big proper organization fighting exclusively for our firearms rights like the American NRA, all these smaller organizations usually will only touch on some of the aspects you want. No the CSSA and NFA are not the same, some things they agree on & some they don't, but if you can come to terms with what both are saying it is best to join both.
I called NFA few times, without being there member. Got a lot of information, know hows and etc...
I have started the first year with the family membership. And the second year changed it to the life time membership.
Some places do require liability insurance for you to become a member (Shooting ranges)
I guess their lowest single membership cost is $45 annually and in exchange you're getting $5 million liability ? plus the advice and having a carrying organization behind you... Looks pretty much nothing for the services you'll get.
Support NFA, in anyway...
I have started the first year with the family membership. And the second year changed it to the life time membership.
Some places do require liability insurance for you to become a member (Shooting ranges)
I guess their lowest single membership cost is $45 annually and in exchange you're getting $5 million liability ? plus the advice and having a carrying organization behind you... Looks pretty much nothing for the services you'll get.
Support NFA, in anyway...
