Jack, I would think PF--of which I am a member--is a great organization, if all they did was on the local level. Habitat, chapter by chapter. However, it makes me feel a lot better about them as a habitat organization to see them take the lead, in testimony before Congress, on important habitat issues such as the Farm Bill.
As an Ike, I know about the good work the organization does. You don't need to sell me. But in Iowa, we have very few "local and state anti-gun initiatives". PF doesn't have a huge lobbying staff in DC either, yet they manage to get actively involved in habitat issues. And while they're obviously pro-gun, I don't see them involved in gun rights issues either. If the IWLA was REALLY involved in gun rights issues--other than simply saying "this is our position"--then that would be reflected in "Outdoor America", which in fact has an almost total emphasis on environmental issues. That's fine. That's one reason a lot of people join the Ikes--environmentalism, with a strong angler/hunter emphasis. But you're simply dodging the gun rights issue, Jack, if you're putting all your money on the Ikes to carry the ball for you. Nothing wrong with not being an NRA member, but don't come out with the weak excuse of "Well, I'm an Ike." When it comes to gun rights, they are not in the same league with the NRA, Gun Owners of America, etc. Probably not even in the same league with the various target shooting groups.
