Opinion
Even with Wayne LaPierre and The Brewer Law Firm out, the bleeding hasn’t stopped: deep disillusionment among the rank-and-file and a Board that let Wayne and his crew pillage unchecked remain.
Members, the NRA’s bedrock, are losing faith fast. If this keeps up, our vaunted influence, built on millions of dues-paying voices, could crumble, leaving a hollow shell. For an outfit that thrives on unity and numbers, this mass exodus isn’t just unsustainable; it’s an existential crisis begging for a fight. Board members, who didn’t speak up in 2019 or take bold public stand against internal corruption? They need to go—yesterday.
Members, this is your NRA—take it back! We’ve got a version 3.0 management team now, and the folks at headquarters are top-notch. Give them a Board that magnifies their hustle, not one that drags them down. The cabal is bleeding us dry, and the silent cowards are accomplices.
Members, you’re not here to prop up the old boys’ club; you are here to dismantle it. Rip out the rot, rebuild an NRA that’s fierce, and that’s yours. The axe is in your hands—swing it hard.
So About That Annual Meeting…
Get ready for a powder keg of guns, grit, and grassroots fury: the 2025 NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta from April 25th to 27th, 2025, isn’t just a convention; it’s a battleground for the soul of your NRA. A swarm of Board members, slick vendors, and fired-up members collide in a three-day showdown where power teeters. From the chaotic showroom to the high-stakes members meeting, it’s your chance to eyeball the insiders, call out their spin, and possibly spark a revolution like Cincinnati 1977. Atlanta is calling—will you answer?
Tuesday-Thursday, April 22nd-24th: They gather
Board Members drift into Atlanta, some as early as Tuesday, for committee meetings and informal meet and greets. It’s their chance to hash out agendas and swap tales face-to-face before the chaos hits. Newly elected board members, fresh off their wins, roll in just before the convention fires up on Friday, April 25th, to get their bearings for the whirlwind ahead. The storm is brewing.
Friday, April 25th: The Show Kicks Off, & the Lone “76th Seat” Voting Begins
The NRA Annual Meeting sticks to its usual Friday-through-Sunday rhythm, running from April 25th-27th. The showroom explodes with vendors, gear, and attendees in a spectacle that never gets old. Voting for the 76th Board seat, a one-year term, starts Friday as well. Joel Friedman’s cabal crew, previously run by Wayne’s henchwoman, Millie Hallow, will hustle outside the voting zone, likely with Bob Barr’s wink. They will be campaigning for the cabal choice for the 76th seat. If the 1st and 2nd VPs pile on endorsements, that could be a setup. Track down every candidate yourself: don’t let some Board member sweet-talk you into their pick. Most annual members and all mail-ballot voters can vote in person. Pay attention because more people can vote than you think. Results drop Saturday night, so stay vigilant.
Saturday, April 26th: The Main Event
Saturday is the beating heart. The showroom floor’s a bustling hub—vendors, gear, and the biggest crowds gawking at the latest toys and talking shop. You can spot NRA Board members mingling by their name tags (check my old one for a visual) and a small BD (Board of Directors) pin. Be polite, but press them for information; they owe you time as your elected reps. Some are slick with rehearsed lines, so bring your BS detector to sift the real from the fake. Others ditch name tags to roam free, but that BD-marked pin is a dead giveaway. Say hello and ask your questions. It is your right.
The member’s meeting, also on Saturday, April 26th, is where the real drama flares. Most dodge it as too political or boring, but that is a mistake. This is your best shot to confront your NRA and its leaders head-on. Back in 1977, Cincinnati’s fed-up members stormed the meeting, ousted an elitist Old Guard soft on gun rights, and turned the NRA into a 2A powerhouse overnight: NRA version 2.0 if you’re keeping score. Those who are calling the new reform movement 2.0 don’t remember what happened in 1977, and I suggest they embrace the 3.0 mindset. Learn for 1977, but we have to clear the way once again.
That 1977 revolt showcases your raw power when you show up and fight. History proves it: this meeting can flip the NRA if you seize the moment. The Board knows this, and they will try to counter it: time limits from the jump, motions to choke debate, and long-winded speeches to burn the clock. Getting an item on the agenda? A maze built to trip you up. Expect “out of order” gavel slams or Robert’s Rules nitpicks to shut you down. They’ve even booked big-name guests—think Trump in past years—to lure you away with “better things to do.” The Board is huddled upfront; if they swarm the floor mics, buckle up; it is about to get spicy. Jay Prinz, Joel Friedman, Sandy Froman, and, until recently, Marion Hammer led the cabal charge to crush dissent. But sometimes scrappy members or rogue directors rise up. I expect outspoken, rightfully worried members to raise legitimate concerns and pitch motions, even if the meeting is rigged to limit your voice.
Listen hard, reflect, and make the Board and management take it seriously.
Last year, cabal guy David Coy used a proxy, a family friend to fake “member-driven” support for a motion to move NRA headquarters to Dallas. Which almost worked until that friend expressed concern to others before the floor vote. Amanda Suffecool, Maria Heil, (both board members) and Rob Pincus pounced, killing the motion dead. This year’s meeting on April 26th could be a circus. I’ll be there, parked behind the mics, watching who dares to grab one.
Once the members’ meeting wraps up, the new 2026 board member election campaign launches. Petition candidates worth their salt should hit the ground running: collecting signatures from the crowd, meeting members face-to-face, shaking hands, and passing out blank petitions for others to gather signatures. Most current board members skip this hustle, feeling comfortable they have the votes. I am glad to be proven wrong by current board members willing to earn it. Grassroots fighters, always sidelined by the nominating committee’s insider club, can gain traction here if they’ve got grit.
Want to run by petition for 2026? Call the NRA Secretary’s office today for the petition rundown and step up. I’ll be outside the April 26th meeting with a “Petition Candidates” sign, helping anyone bold enough to run by petition. We need new blood to shake things up. Expect odd looks and glares. My mission is to root out the cabal and the squishy middle who’ve failed us.
Saturday also continues the 76th seat vote. Joel’s election crew from California will push to tilt it in favor of their chosen candidate if the cabal has any juice left. If management and officers do not meddle in this process, it would be a first in decades and a sign the swamp is draining. Do your research either way. We will have a result for the 76th seat later on Saturday night.
Sunday, April 27th: the Show Wraps up
The show floor is open, so get there early. Vendors start packing up right after the Annual Meeting ends. They’re a huge reason this weekend rocks, and I echo tons of members by saying we are grateful for their support.
Monday, April 28th: Board Meeting
New board members are sworn in, and others are fired. The open session is tame, but I encourage you to show up and support the crop of new directors. Ask a Board member or visit the 76th-seat voting area for meeting details.
After Atlanta & 2026: The Real Work
Join me in the fight to overhaul the NRA Board. Find and back petition candidates for 2026. Ditch the old guard: state association presidents (Ohio, looking at you), industry titans, and past 2A darlings. Board members from the pre-2019 era owed you answers years ago; they forgot they work for you. Cabal stench on them? Done. It’ll take a few cycles to scrape off the rot, but stay vigilant; trust isn’t handed out, it’s earned. Some favorites, heroes, and even friends might need to hit the road. The cabal’s names on court cases and online scandals are obvious marks. The other silent bunch let us bleed $100M+ in legal fees and lose our D.C. edge. Know who the strongest lobbying group is in Washington, DC, NOT the NRA; it is the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). They grew while we floundered. The silent Board members who let this happen have to go.
People ask if I will run again. If I thought I could cut through the muck and deliver for you, I’d run by petition again to be your voice. It is your NRA; you get to choose who to represent you. Too many spineless relics cling on, but fresh faces spark hope. In 1985, I met Joe Foss over lunch, who flew with my granddad. Mr. Foss was a Medal of Honor hero, a WWII Marine ace, an ex-South Dakota governor, and NRA president from 1988-1990. Learning about a true American hero while sharing a meal is humbling. He said the changes made at the 1977 Cincinnati meeting were a turning point we cannot forget: members that day were bold enough to take back their NRA. His words steered me onto that Board, fighting for the same goal.
NRA President Bob Barr’s leaked March 7, 2025 memo lays it out: 286,215 non-life members, representing 14% of all members, bolted in 2024, with 16,039 and 22,904 more in January and February of 2025. This isn’t a dip; it’s an exodus, stripping an NRA battered by scandal, legal battles, and upheaval. Storm Atlanta, seize your power, forge NRA 3.0—fierce, fearless, yours.
On my Honor & Yours in Liberty,
Timothy Knight
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About Timothy Knight
Timothy Knight is a dedicated advocate for Second Amendment and Constitutional rights, known for founding the successful Colorado recalls. He served on the NRA Board, where his integrity earned him a reputation as an NRA Whistleblower. A skilled shooter and devoted family man, Timothy’s early experiences as an Eagle Scout have shaped his lifelong commitment to service and leadership.
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