There are numerous ways to raise money for a cause. In my area DU has banquets, raffles, B-B-Q's, promotions, and other fund raising events. I have never seen a NRA fund raiser here of any kind. Maybe a little restructuring and having local chapters (like DU) to host local events would be a friendlier way, and get to meet the local people and hear their thoughts and ideas. I'm not bashing the NRA as a whole, just they way go about soliciting funds. Even a parent gets tired of their teenager asking for money constantly. Which is what allowances are for. I'll give you X number of dollars for X amount of time. Don't ask for any more money until that time. The NRA just keep badgering.