Jul 16 2024 70 mins 3
Show Notes
Episode 144. The NRA's Fall from Grace: Corruption, Trial, and Declining Influence
In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley interviews John Richardson, the man behind the “Only Guns and Money” blog and a prominent voice in the firearms community. They discuss the current state of the NRA and the ongoing trial in New York against the organization. The conversation covers the background of the case, the jury verdict, the financial state of the NRA, and the recent NRA annual meeting. The hope for reform within the NRA is discussed, but the committee assignments and leadership roles indicate that significant change may not be happening.
The conversation discusses the role of finance executives in the NRA and their involvement in questionable financial practices. It highlights the misuse of NRA funds and the impact on the organization's reputation. The possibility of a court-appointed monitor to oversee the NRA's finances is mentioned, along with the resistance from NRA leadership. The conversation also touches on the decline in NRA membership and influence in the political landscape.
Chapters
00:00 The Ongoing Trial in New York
09:04 The Role of Letitia James
12:57 Drop in Membership and Revenues
15:33 Jury Verdict and Damages
20:29 Hope for Reform within the NRA
25:54 Leadership Changes at the NRA
32:26 Loss of Hope for Significant Changes
38:34 The Role of Finance Executives in the NRA Scandal
39:16 Misuse of Funds and Loss of Trust
42:41 The Potential Impact of a Court-Appointed Monitor
45:31 The Damage to the NRA's Reputation and Influence
01:09:18 The Only Guns and Money Blog: Insights and Analysis
Resources
John Richardson (Only Guns and Money)
https://www.facebook.com/onlygunsandmoney
https://www.c-span.org/video/?328230-1/gun-rights
https://www.youtube.com/@Politesocietypodcast/search
Jury Verdict – Only Guns and Money
https://onlygunsandmoney.com/2024/02/23/the-jury-has-returned-with-a-guilty-verdict.html
Forge of Freedom re NRAAM
https://forgeoffreedom.com/2024/05/21/episode-128-highlights-from-the-nra-annual-meeting-nraam/
https://forgeoffreedom.com/2024/06/02/episode-132-jeff-knox-fighting-to-save-the-nra/
NRA in Danger
https://nraindanger.wordpress.com/2024/07/04/more-revelations-from-nras-upcoming-ny-trial/
https://nraindanger.wordpress.com/2024/06/27/second-round-of-ny-suit-heats-up/
https://nraindanger.wordpress.com/2024/07/06/this-is-the-issue-in-the-second-ny-trial/
https://nraindanger.wordpress.com/2024/07/15/thoughts-on-the-core-issue-of-the-second-nra-trial/
https://nraindanger.wordpress.com/2024/07/15/to-whom-it-may-concern-from-reformer-dennis-fusaro/
Hope for Reform Dashed – Only Guns and Money
https://onlygunsandmoney.com/2024/07/11/hopes-for-reform-at-nra-dashed.html
The Reload – Stephen Gutowski
https://thereload.com/nra-loses-corruption-case-lapierre-to-repay-millions/
https://thereload.com/nra-membership-fell-to-3-8-million-in-2023/ https://youtu.be/0qP4N1X5KpM?si=bIFSZHa7wkgccnin
Erik Uebelacker re Phase 2 of the NRA’s New York
https://x.com/Uebey/status/1812874215684526091
Jeff Knox at Ammoland
https://www.ammoland.com/2024/01/charles-cotton-must-never-be-allowed-to-head-the-nra/
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