Sew_What wrote:
In my opinion the NRA is kind of at a tipping point.
Seems to me they're doing just fine. Membership is up, the national convention sold out (again) last year, and is looking to have overflow again this year. I'd say they're one of the most successful social associations around.
Sew_What wrote:
Their position is for everyone to own a gun
Where did that come from? If you knew anything about the NRA, you would know that they are first and foremost a constitutional membership and that includes respecting the right of the individual to choose. The main focus of the NRA is on safety and family values. Go to an NRA range meet sometime and be educated about the American way.
Sew_What wrote:
Unfortunately, they are putting a lot of people who actually own a gun into a position for suing gun makers because they can't design a "safe" gun.
A gun is an inanimate object. It is neither safe or unsafe, it simply is. Safety is the responsibility of the person in control of the firearm. Once it is in the hand of a sentient being, it may or may not be safe, depending on many factors. The NRA conducts safety courses to address the ignorance of first-time firearm owners as part of its membership services. Didn't know that, did you?
Sew_What wrote:
It is possible that much like IIHS there is a possibility that there is a growing desire to have a few class action law suits to address this legal "unbridled" situation.
That makes absolutely zero sense. What is a 'legal "unbridled" situation', anyway? And what does the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have to do with firearm ownership? Are you off your meds?
Sew_What wrote:
Automotive companies are continually pressured to improve occupant safety as a way to prevent huge liability. Ford Motor Company, announced that they would no longer design or build cars in the US due to this problem.
They did no such thing. That, my friend, is a baseless lie and you know it. The Ford Motor Company, of Dearborn, Michigan, is cutting its vehicle offerings to two, the Mustang sports car and a compact Focus crossover vehicle, effective next year. The decision was due to declining demand and profitability, and had absolutely nothing to do with any perceived safety concerns.
You need to go back to wherever you got your talking points from and hand out a few black eyes, then post the results here for us all to admire.