FAIRFAX,
VA – The more than five million law-abiding members of the
National Rifle Association have enjoyed discounts and cost-saving programs from
many American corporations that have partnered with the NRA to expand member
benefits.
Since the
tragedy in Parkland, Florida, a number of companies have decided to sever
their relationship with the NRA, in an effort to punish our members who
are doctors, farmers, law enforcement officers, fire fighters, nurses,
shop owners and school teachers that live in every American community.
We are men and women who represent every American ethnic group,
every one of the world’s religions and every form of political commitment.
The
law-abiding members of the NRA had nothing at all to do with the failure
of that school’s security preparedness, the failure of America’s
mental health system, the failure of the National Instant Check
System or the cruel failures of both federal and local law
enforcement.
Despite
that, some corporations have decided to punish NRA membership in a
shameful display of political and civic cowardice. In time,
these brands will be replaced by others who recognize that patriotism and
determined commitment to Constitutional freedoms are characteristics of a
marketplace they very much want to serve.
Let it be
absolutely clear. The loss of a discount will neither scare nor distract
one single NRA member from our mission to stand and defend the
individual freedoms that have always made America the greatest nation in the
world.
Established
in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America's oldest civil rights and
sportsmen's group. More than five million members strong, NRA continues to
uphold the Second Amendment and advocates enforcement of existing laws against
violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation's leader
in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and
the armed services. Be sure to follow the NRA on Facebook at NRA on Facebook and Twitter @NRA.
