^I agree about the scope on a lever action not looking right. I think I'm going to remove it for my next prairie dog hunt next summer? Scopes are nice when their on target, but a pain when not...
I work for a member based non-profit, and I can tell you that membership dues do not cover what an organization does for or in the name of its members.
If a member doesn't like the mailings, then don't respond and eventually they'll figure out that you won't give them any money beyond your...
I didn't notice anyone had answered your question so I'll attempt.
My dad and my grandpa had been NRA members. When I was 18, I bought my first rifle as if it was a rite of passage. Shortly after, I also joined the NRA after viewing one of their membership drives on cable TV. I made it a point...
In my younger days I managed retail, and bigger stores usually had higher overhead costs. They may be in more prime locations, which means higher rent and taxes, and require more employees to cover the larger floor space the a "hole in the wall" small store. But with that, bigger stores can...
^^Geez... I just looked at some of those links and I think I need a lawyer! :)
Really, good to know as I do drive through IL yearly on my way out west for camping.
Years ago before concealed carry, I witnessed a single car wreck in the middle of nowhere out west. The driver was a woman on her own. I was not the only one to stop, as a weird dude also did so a few minutes later who was clearly checking out the situation to see if he could take advantage of...