A GUIDE TO GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM IN DEFENSE OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT
NRA-ILA Grassroots Division - 11250 Waples Mill Rd. - Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: (800) 392-VOTE (8683) - Fax: (703) 267-3918 - www.nraila.org - facebook.com/NationalRifleAssociation
WELCOME TO THE
FRONTLINES
THE KEY TO GRASSROOTS SUCCESS EDUCATE, MOBILIZE & ACTIVATE NRA members have long served as the nation’s mightiest grassroots army in defense of the Second Amendment. Known as highly educated on the issue and passionately engaged, NRA members follow an important model for success:
EDUCATE YOURSELF & OTHERS! MOBILIZE SECOND AMENDMENT SUPPORTERS! ACTIVATE FOR ACTION!
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he engine that drives the NRA machine is its grassroots supporters; millions of NRA members and Second Amendment activists united in the singular, common cause of protecting and promoting the Second Amendment. NRA-ILA’s Grassroots Division was established to service you and your fellow Second Amendment volunteers by providing a direct link to NRA-ILA for all of your needs. Whether you need materials for an event, talking points to craft a letter to the editor, or training and tips to become an even more effective activist, NRA-ILA’s Grassroots Division is your place for one-stop-shopping! Those of us who work in NRA-ILA’s Grassroots Division are fellow activists just like you! We understand that for NRA-ILA to continue to succeed with our mission, we need a grassroots army that is fully educated and empowered with the tools they require to carry our message to our fellow Second Amendment supporters, as well as our elected officials, all across the nation. I and the entire Grassroots Division look forward to fighting with you in the trenches to protect freedom! Thank you for your support. Glen A. Caroline, Director NRA-ILA Grassroots Division
GUN OWNERS’ NATURAL RESOURCES “Hunt where the ducks are” by utilizing the natural resources of the pro-Second Amendment community! Gun shows, gun shops, gun & hunting clubs, shooting ranges—the places where our supporters tend to congregate— should be our top priority when recruiting and mobilizing volunteers in support of our freedom. Utilize our built-in advantage at these
venues to recruit potential volunteers and encourage action. Work to have a presence at each and every one of these events! Contrast that with our opponents, who don’t have any “gun control shows” or “gun control shops,” and it becomes clear we must leverage this strategic advantage!
- GUN SHOWS - GUN SHOPS - GUN & SPORTSMEN’S CLUBS
- SHOOTING RANGES - SHOOTING SPORTS EVENTS - SPORTSMEN’S EVENTS
NRA ONLINE RESOURCES NRA is committed to utilizing all new technology to promote grassroots activism. New media and social networking have significantly changed the dynamic of politics, and NRA members are taking full advantage to reach more and more people via these methods. You can currently find NRA on sites such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
www.nraila.org www.nrastandandfight.org www.gunbanfacts.org www.facebook.com/NationalRifleAssociation www.facebook.com/NraIlaFrontlines www.facebook.com/NraUniversity www.youtube.com/user/NRAVideos www.twitter.com/NRA
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NRA-ILA
PROGRAMS
The NRA-ILA Grassroots Division serves NRA members and Second Amendment activists nationwide to help promote and protect our Second Amendment freedoms through dynamic on-the-ground mobilization campaigns. We provide the most effective methods available to ensure that the message of the pro-gun community reaches our lawmakers and that all Second Amendment supporters have the necessary tools and opportunities to stay active in support of the Second Amendment—politically and legislatively.
FRONTLINES™ VOLUNTEER PROGRAM:
NRA-ILA’s FrontLines™ Volunteer program is the premiere grassroots program for supporters wanting to actively assist in promoting and protecting our Second Amendment rights. All FrontLines™ volunteers will have access to the NRA-ILA Grassroots page on the NRA-ILA website which will contain invitations to all local NRA grassroots events, relevant information that is updated on a regular basis, and many additional benefits. To join the FrontLines™ as an active volunteer, please visit our Grassroots Activism Action Center at: http://www.nraila.org/. Or fill out the NRA-ILA Volunteer Information From in this folder.
ELECTION VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS (EVCs):
NRA-ILA’s Election Volunteer Coordinator (EVC) program consists of a strong network of local activists that serve as liaisons between pro-gun candidates’ campaigns and the pro-gun community. EVCs serve as leaders in their own communities to mobilize local networks for political and legislative action. For more information on the EVC program, or to identify and contact your local EVC, please visit our “Get Involved Locally” section of our website at: http://www.nraila.org/ or call (800) 392-VOTE (8683)
SECOND AMENDMENT ACTIVIST CENTERS:
NRA-ILA’s Second Amendment Activist Center program helps build mutually beneficial relationships for progun business owners. These Centers help disseminate important legislative and political materials to patrons on behalf of NRA, and, in turn, receive free advertising and ongoing promotion for their businesses via our website and e-mail alerts. For more information on becoming a Second Amendment Activist Center, please call 800-392-VOTE (8683).
NRA UNIVERSITY:
In an effort to engage the younger generation in the fight to protect our rights, NRA has introduced NRA University, a training seminar created for college students to educate them on the truth about the Second Amendment, the myths of gun control, and how to become a Second Amendment activist both on-and off-campus. For more information on NRA University, please visit: www.NRAILA.org/NRAU, e-mail NRAU@NRAHQ.org or call 800-392-VOTE (8683).
CFR PROGRAM:
During each election season, NRA-ILA deploys Campaign Field Representatives (CFRs) to targeted districts to mobilize pro-gun voters for political action. This true “boots-on-the-ground” grassroots endeavor engages NRA members and Second Amendment supporters with our NRA campaign efforts in their states to ensure victory on Election Day!
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KEYS TO
NRA’S SUCCESS
President Obama was quoted in a Politico article saying, “They [Second Amendment supporters] are better organized, they are better financed, they’ve been at it longer and they make sure to stay focused on this one issue during election time.” This strong reputation NRA and its members have earned is nothing new; for decades, lawmakers and congressional staffers have considered NRA one of the most influential lobbying groups in the country. But what is it that makes NRA a political powerhouse? NRA is successful because of our members and supporters! They are the engine that drives the NRA machine. As former Clinton spokesman George Stephanopoulos said, “Let me make one small vote for the NRA. They’re good citizens. They call their Congressmen. They write. They vote. They contribute. And they get what they want over time.” NRA members and supporters are some of the most passionate and active voters in the nation. They know how important it is to vote for pro-gun, NRA-PVF endorsed candidates; and they not only vote in droves, but actively volunteer for campaigns, and they call, write and email their legislators. We are depending on you to carry on this legacy. The future of the Second Amendment is in your hands! Here is what you can do to help:
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HOW TO BE A TOP-NOTCH NRA ACTIVIST
Educate
• Educate yourself and others using all of NRA’s resources for information Organize • Organize a pro-Second Amendment network in your community & host events and meetings • Find like-minded “friends” through social media • Have a pro-gun presence at your local gun shows, fairs, and other community events. • Get to know your local NRA-ILA Election Volunteer Coordinators and other local volunteers Mobilize • Volunteer for pro-gun candidates’ campaigns and bring your friends along - phone banks, literature drops, etc. • Contact your legislators regularly & write Letters to the Editor • Attend or help plan a local pro-gun volunteer event • Put an NRA yard sign in your yard or bumpersticker on your car • Register pro-gun voters • Attend legislative hearings • Become an NRA-ILA Election Volunteer Coordinator
CHECKLIST CHALLENGE FIVE THINGS YOU CAN START DOING TODAY TO DEFEND AND PROTECT THE SECOND AMENDMENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY! Sign up to become a FrontLinesTM Volunteer and to receive NRA-ILA’s free Friday Grassroots Alert Recruit your friends and family to join NRA-ILA’s FrontLinesTM Join NRA on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter Recruit local Second Amendment Activist Centers in your area Write Letters to the Editor of your local papers in support of the Second Amendment, pro-gun policies, and progun lawmakers
Phone: (800) 392-VOTE (8683) - Fax: (703) 267-3918 - www.nraila.org facebook.com/NationalRifleAssociation