The National Rifle Association’s 148th Annual Meetings & Exhibits, presented by MidwayUSA April 25-28, 2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana, was met with energy and enthusiasm from a massive crowd of 81,283 members.
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The NRA Recruiting Program was designed for NRA members to sign people up on the spot. The face-to-face interaction has proven to be effective.
However, with the increase of e-mail and social media, the requests for recruiting online have skyrocketed. Adding a Recruiter link to your website or digital correspondence will generate additional memberships if done properly.
NRA Club Recruiters have continued to show their passion for the Second Amendment and growing the NRA, signing up over 10,000 members! Clubs across the country have contributed to this growth using a few simple methods: membership drives within the club, setting up booths at events open to the public, pushing their web link to sign up members online and including a custom application in their newsletters or mailings. Chances are, the best strategy for your club is a combination of these methods.
Consistency is king. As store owners, XS Recruiters know this famous saying is especially true in sales and with NRA recruiting. XS Recruiters recognize the need to be consistent in encouraging people to join the NRA. When there is a perceived threat against our rights people are eager to join, this makes it easier to ask as people are more apt to join. But the real test is when people become complacent and assume our rights are safe. XS Recruiters know the key to consistency is not allowing these feelings or other outside factors determine their dedication to asking people to join the NRA.
The first half of 2018 was a record-breaking year across all Recruiter categories and I am excited to announce that the Instructor Recruiter (XI) category is successfully matching last year’s numbers for 2019! Many long-time Recruiters I have spoken with have found success in new methods and strategies. There are also many new Recruiters who have proven their dedication to our Second Amendment freedoms though their commitment to grow the NRA.
"Every morning in Africa, an antelope wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion, or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest antelope, or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're the lion or an antelope - when the sun comes up, you'd better be running." This African Proverb is apt for us as NRA Recruiters. No matter if we have those in government who favor gun control or those in favor of gun rights, we must continue moving forward.
We are nearly halfway through 2019 and Central Recruiters have recruited over 4,000 members and our top five Recruiters brought in nearly 2,000 of those members! Central Show Recruiters are more dedicated than ever before. Keep up the great work!
It’s hard to believe we are already almost halfway through 2019! So far, the Northeast Region has signed up over 6,000 members. With 2020 just beyond the horizon, don’t forget that we are gearing up for another major election year. Now is the time to remind members that our fight isn’t over.
We’re almost halfway through the year and so far, the Western region has recruited about 7,000 members! Keep up the good work, everyone! We are getting into the summer months now, meaning there will be fewer gun show opportunities. However, gun shows are not the only recruiting opportunities out there! Look out for other events in your area that could be lucrative recruiting opportunities such as state fairs, outdoor events, or even set up at your local gun range. If you need any help securing a specific event to attend, let me know!
The NRA Recruiting program provides a great opportunity for NRA members to strengthen the NRA by increasing membership and earn extra money at the same time!