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Bill Baumbeck
Benefactor Life Member

The Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights
 
" A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,
the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed "


The following comments are mine exclusively and have not been officially endorsed by the National Rifle Association.
 

The next four years will present lawful and legitimate owners of firearms with some very serious issues.  The President-elect has a documented anti-gun record while serving in the Illinois Senate and there is no reason to believe that his anti-gun beliefs will not follow him to the White House.

In the June 2008, a monumental case was heard by the Supreme Court of the United States and it was decided by a 5 to 4 decision that the Second Amendment is to be interpreted as an individual right.  This was the very first time that the Supreme Court was tasked to deliberate the true meaning of the Second Amendment.  Now for the bad news: As many as three justices may retire in the next four years and the President-elect will surely nominate a judge(s) who, among other things, has the same anti-gun leanings as he does.  This same type of case as decided in the summer of 2008 (Is the Second Amendment an individual right?) will again reappear and the outcome has an excellent chance of being totally different than the first challenge.

Each Amendment contained in the Bill of Rights has equal importance.  Each and every one.  It is up to us to ensure that all Amendments are equally protected.  If we loose one we loose them all.
 
May 2009 update:  Current Supreme Court Judge David Souter has announced he will retire at the end of June 2009. ????
 
Guns only have two enemies: rust and politicians.
 
     

NRA Institute for Legislative Action

Know Your Membership Benefits!

Over the next few weeks I will be explaining some of the benefits of NRA membership in detail.  

 
NRA Insurance Benefits
NRA members will automatically receive $5,000 of accidental death & dismemberment insurance.  Law enforcement officers who are members of the NRA will receive $25,000 if they suffer a fatal accident in the line of duty.  NRA members are also eligible for expanded accident benefits at a low monthly rate. Life members receive $10,000 in Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.

NRA members also automatically receive $1,000 of firearms insurance through ArmsCare.  Members are not required to register their guns or provide serial numbers to receive this benefit.

NRA members will receive an insurance activation request along with their membership credentials.  This is not a bill, and no additional monies are required to activate NRA benefits.  However, this form must be completed if the member wishes to activate their insurance benefits.
 
NRA Members-only Discounts and Services
All NRA members are eligible to receive special discounts and services at many businesses around the county.  Ranging from gun shops to hotel chains, these businesses have made the decision to support the cause of freedom by offering special rates and savings to NRA members.  To claim these benefits, be sure to bring your NRA membership card.  For a complete list of discounts and services, please follow this link https://www.nrahq.org/givejoinhelp/membership/disclist.asp.
 
NRA Member Publications
NRA regular members will automatically receive one of the following magazines with their membership:

American Rifleman - The premier magazine produced by NRA publications for firearms enthusiasts, American Rifleman utilizes the foremost experts to provide coverage devoted to handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, reloading, optics and shooting accessories.

American Hunter - The largest-circulation all-hunting magazine in the world. With over 1 million readers, American Hunter offers expertise on how and where to hunt all types of North American game. Reviews of hunting equipment and services, as well as coverage of political developments of interest to hunters, are highlights in each issue.

America’s 1st Freedom - NRA’s pure news magazine, America’s 1st Freedom tells the truth about the threats to our 2nd Amendment rights. Delivering professional, compelling, accurate, timely and hard-hitting journalism, America's 1st Freedom's editorial profile clearly defines the issues surrounding the Second Amendment and basic firearms rights.

NRA Junior Members will receive NRA InSights. Designed to motivate its readers to participate in all aspects of the shooting sports, NRA InSights features personality profiles on top junior shooters, hunting stories, "how-to" pieces, program announcements, product surveys, safety features and educational information about firearms.
 
• NRA Membership - General membership questions and requests (request a new membership card, address and magazine changes, etc.). Call 1-800-672-3888 or email membership@nrahq.org.

• Education and Training - Information for instructors and becoming an instructor. Call 703-267-1500 or email training@nrahq.org.

• Clubs & Associations - Information on Club Affiliation and Business Alliance membership. Call 1-800-NRA-CLUB (1-800-672-2582) or email clubs@nrahq.org.
 

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