Meet 34 Corporations That Help Inflate The NRA’s Membership
While the National Rifle Association claims millions of members, polls show the vast majority of the group’s members disagree with the national leadership’s hard-line opposition to gun violence prevention efforts. But despite the out-of-touch NRA executives, Americans might well join for another reason: massive financial incentives.
A recent NRA promotion invited people to join at a discounted $25 rate. In addition to receiving an official membership card, a subscription to an association magazine, and free gun insurance, new members received a $25 gift card for Bass Pro Shops, making the membership essentially free.
In addition to those incentives, members of the NRA and its business alliance receive a bevy of other discounts courtesy of the Association’s corporate affiliates. National and local companies provide discounts on everything from car rentals to identity theft protection. The companies get listed on the NRA’s site as corporate partners and can promote themselves as “NRA endorsed.” And, in some cases, the NRA gets a percentage of the profits.
Among the companies are:
•4Ever Active: Five percent discount on healthcare supplies.
•American Cellars Wine Club/Vinesse: Discounted membership in the American Cellars Wine Club.
•Americap: Discounted custom-decorated caps, pistol holsters, clay bags, and apparel.
•Avis/Budget Group: Discounts on Avis and Budget rental cars.
•Best Western: Discounted rates at hotels worldwide.
More at: http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2013/03/06/1675151/meet-34-corporations-that-help-inflate-the-nras-membership/
I don't do business with any of these companies and probably never will...
