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"Most exciting news for NRA members since Charlton Heston Became President of Our Association," Wayne LaPierre said.
(DALLAS, TX) – Lt. Colonel Oliver North, USMC (Ret.) will become President of the National Rifle Association of America within a few weeks, a process the NRA Board of Directors initiated this morning.

“This is the most exciting news for our members since Charlton Heston became President of our Association,” said NRA Executive Vice President and CEO Wayne LaPierre. “Oliver North is a legendary warrior for American freedom, a gifted communicator and skilled leader. In these times, I can think of no one better suited to serve as our President.”

North said he was eager to take on this new role as soon as his business affairs were put in order. North is retiring from Fox News, effective immediately. “I am honored to have been selected by the NRA Board to soon serve as this great organization’s President,” North said. “I appreciate the board initiating a process that affords me a few weeks to set my affairs in order, and I am eager to hit the ground running as the new NRA President.”

The NRA Board acted quickly to begin the process for North to become President, after former NRA President Pete Brownell announced this morning that, in order to devote his full time and energy to his family business, he had decided not to seek election to a second term. In his letter to the Board, Brownell wholeheartedly endorsed North for President.

“Discussing this with Wayne LaPierre,” Brownell said in the letter, “he suggested we reach out to a warrior amongst our board members, Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North, to succeed me. Wayne and I feel that in these extraordinary times, a leader with his history as a communicator and resolute defender of the Second Amendment is precisely what the NRA needs. After consulting with NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris Cox, First Vice President Childress and Second Vice President Meadows, I can report there is extraordinary support for Col. North.”

“Pete has served the NRA with great courage and distinction,” LaPierre said. “I am grateful that he joined me in enthusiastically recommending Oliver North to the Board of Directors.”

After the announcement, NRA First Vice President Richard Childress informed the board that he had multiple commitments in the next several weeks and was unable to be immediately available to serve as interim President. The Board then selected Second Vice President Carolyn Meadows to serve as its interim President. Meadows will step aside in a few weeks, when Lieutenant North is prepared to take on his new role as NRA President.

LaPierre congratulated the NRA Board for its action. “The board acted quickly and with great vision,” LaPierre said. “Oliver North is, hands down, the absolute best choice to lead our NRA Board, to fully engage with our members, and to unflinchingly stand and fight for the great freedoms he has defended his entire life.”

“Oliver North is a true hero and warrior for freedom,” LaPierre said, “and NRA members are proud to stand with him.”

a fine choice

the media will crucify him but the media is no longer an American industry worth attention except to highlight their lies

too bad he gave up Fox News but I can understand it

His did the invocation at the ILA event on Friday and at the Charlie Daniels concert on Saturday night at the convention. Very eloquent and will be a good fighter for the cause.

agreed, but expect the media to trot out Iran Contra all over again because they need something negative to harp on for a few weeks



if it doesn't happen I will be surprised

Good for him, he can handle the media. They got nothin'.

excellent choice

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Originally posted by dusty3030:
Lieutenant North is prepared to take on his new role as NRA President.

OK, where did that misquote come from? Do they proof read any of their drivel?

But I agree that Colonel North is a great choice. Not so much Lieutenant North. I'm guessing he was a good Lieutenant way back when he held that title. Regardless, he'll have my support, for what little its worth.

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Originally posted by nhtagmember:

the media will crucify him but the media is no longer an American industry worth attention except to highlight their lies

Would it be improper to say "fuck the media"?

And to add, "Plus the horse they rode in on".

A perfect choice to drive the libitards absolutely nuts. I always had high reguard for Ollie.

Awesome choice

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Originally posted by rburg:

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Originally posted by nhtagmember:

the media will crucify him but the media is no longer an American industry worth attention except to highlight their lies

Would it be improper to say "fuck the media"?

And to add, "Plus the horse they rode in on".

Naw, leave the poor horse alone

Outstanding!

Semper Fi

excellent!

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Originally posted by dry-fly:
Awesome choice

+1
I've been an Ollie fan for a long time.
Since the Reagan days.

Don't mean to be contrary, but I wonder what really went on? It is never what the official responses say.

Good choice for all the stated reasons.

I'm sure Pete Brownell needs to devote all his energy into the the business and ensure it withstands the full time assault on it.

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Originally posted by Blume9mm:
Don't mean to be contrary, but I wonder what really went on? It is never what the official responses say.

Maybe, maybe not - but I tend to believe this at face value. Brownells at the convention and in the recent past is marketing itself as a gun manufacturer, especially of AR pattern rifles. AR's as we all know are the "scapegoat" focal point firearm in the most recent wave of anti gun hysteria (previously the AK-47, Tech9, and Saturday Night Special etc.). So what is Mr. Brownell to do? Holding both roles makes it neigh impossible to do either effectively, passing the torch in the role at the NRA is a sensible and respectable move on his part. I wouldn't rush to see it as negative as much as it is pragmatic.

Could be an interesting choice.

flashguy

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