To everyone that may see this video and think of NAAGA as being “divisive” please know the point isn’t to exclude or villainize non Black gun owners but the point is to make sure Black gun owners a place they can train or learn from other gun owners that look like them. It helps ease newer Black gun owners gun into the responsibility of gun ownership and eventually they move into the greater gun community
Predictably, some people projected their own (mis)understanding and ran with it. Doing so demonstrates exactly why people who share the black experience specifically would want to have a space to convene with people who know what that’s like and don’t jump to conclusions about black people’s intentions.
I'm white I'm no longer active with NAAGA due to my own situation ( age, location, finances etc.) But from the beginning the responses were not in any way segregated or with bias. They have archived a good deal of information regarding gun rights allowed and denied along with civil rights in general. These folks have taught me stuff I didn't know and I have many people in my past that had access to some of the same info that had not seen fit to pass it on.
You can claim NAAGA's intentions as such all you want to. The dynamic that it presents is still perpetuating a weird dynamic based on race. It would make more sense to just create an organization for everyone and just be whatever you are....American. Virtually no one that is African American is from Africa. It's like having a black only college. Victimization doesn't help anyone. You can say, "Oh we're not excluding anyone" or "regardless of your race etc." The fact is the name of the organization has relevance and is misleading anyway. If no one is being excluded then why is a race being highlighted in the organizations' name anyway lol. It would be like if I were to create an organization called, National "insert race here" Association, then say, we're not excluding anyone tho...lol then why specify one particular race? Identifying with your race from the beginning is where the issue lies. The organization identifies itself to one race, when unifying people together and creating community typically involves having common values and morals, not skin color alone.
They literally use the Black Panther Party, an extremist / Marxist organization from the 60's to this organizations' relevance. They would utilize guerilla warfare tactics and violence to try and overthrow the US government. I'm not defending the US government, just stating facts. I'm pretty sure MLK wouldn't be in agreement with that. Morgan Freeman said it best, "Stop talking about it". (race). Black history is American History. Stop making shit about race basically.
i have watched only 5 videos. And i love the content gentlemen. Great work!.. keep moving forward please.. what are the chances that you come to Maryland? i am a new CCW owner and would love to have a meet and greet. stay positive and God Bless
It has been great watching you guys grow since Eric introduced you. I hope your memberships soars and that your organization becomes another no compromise Second Amendment Group. You need to invite Rev Senator Warnock to the range one day and educate him. He votes against the 2A every chance he gets.
While I believe in gun rights for all and like that more black folks are getting into the gun community but ask yourself this , how would you react to a group that pandered to only white people ? Where white people said they were more comfortable being around people that looked like them , how would black folks respond and what would they think ? I see division is not helping push against the anti gun movement .
It seems you've forgotten about the NRA. Through their action (and inaction) regarding the Black community, they've made it more than clear they're an organization that panders to white people. And in response, we don't care. We do what’s been done since our ancestors landed here; We create and support our own groups.
I think we need more information about your hypothetical situation. In your hypothetical situation, were white people enslaved for hundreds of years and then denied their rights after that for another hundred or so? In your hypothetical situation are white people underrepresented among gun owners? In your hypothetical, is there a resurgence of anti-white groups close to and aspoused by people in power? In your hypothetical situation, were white people denied their right to vote, own property, or bear arms for most of the country's history?
Also, in your hypothetical situation were there domestic terrorist groups like the KKK that still exist today and were created to deny white people their rights through violence? Come on. It's not even close to the same if all you're talking about is switching out races for comparison.
So, should Black people force themselves in spaces filled with people who don't welcome us unless we believe in their often anti-Black sentiments? I'll pass on that, your unseasoned food, and your requirement for us to assimilate to make you feel comfortable.
It's funny how when the white super majority no longer has a complete monopoly on an experience or space, they call it division. When you have no desire to see black and brown anywhere near your carved out spaces. It is a very disingenuous position to maintain. If you would like to decrease division, vote for NRA leadership that is more inclusive of the minority plight, equally fights for the rights of all Americans, or maintain memberships to both organizations as a vote saying I understand, and support you. Typically, when diversity and inclusivity are mentioned, the right demonize it with their coded language (woke!). We aren't asking to be near or around you and have carved out our own niche, and we don't need your permission to do so. If your enemy is armed, so must you be.
Thanks y'all. I'm a NAAGA member via the Bass Reeves Gun Club. I appreciate the shine. :)
Our pleasure!
Guns Out, thanks for this posting ! I've been aware of this association for a while , ( I think about 5 years) . It is good to see this progression.
Well done! Ready to check it out.
Thanks! Please do!
Great to see NAAGA getting some respect in this video. I'm a member via my local NAAGA gun chapter here in Raleigh, NC.
Nice coverage. I'm impressed with the range of sponsorship/exhibitions and events.
Great recap. It was a blessing to be a part of this historic event, and you all captured it beautifully. #NAAGASTRONG
Glad you guys came out! Representation matters. So does support!
Always!
Seeing IV8888 breaking bread with us.... respect.
Great video...important organization with a positive message about firearms. Keep it up.
I truly regret missing this event! I plan on becoming a member and attending future conventions. Great recap!
To everyone that may see this video and think of NAAGA as being “divisive” please know the point isn’t to exclude or villainize non Black gun owners but the point is to make sure Black gun owners a place they can train or learn from other gun owners that look like them. It helps ease newer Black gun owners gun into the responsibility of gun ownership and eventually they move into the greater gun community
Predictably, some people projected their own (mis)understanding and ran with it. Doing so demonstrates exactly why people who share the black experience specifically would want to have a space to convene with people who know what that’s like and don’t jump to conclusions about black people’s intentions.
If it grows the 2A community, I'm all for it.
Welcome aboard.
I'm white I'm no longer active with NAAGA due to my own situation ( age, location, finances etc.) But from the beginning the responses were not in any way segregated or with bias. They have archived a good deal of information regarding gun rights allowed and denied along with civil rights in general.
These folks have taught me stuff I didn't know and I have many people in my past that had access to some of the same info that had not seen fit to pass it on.
You can claim NAAGA's intentions as such all you want to. The dynamic that it presents is still perpetuating a weird dynamic based on race. It would make more sense to just create an organization for everyone and just be whatever you are....American. Virtually no one that is African American is from Africa. It's like having a black only college. Victimization doesn't help anyone. You can say, "Oh we're not excluding anyone" or "regardless of your race etc." The fact is the name of the organization has relevance and is misleading anyway. If no one is being excluded then why is a race being highlighted in the organizations' name anyway lol. It would be like if I were to create an organization called, National "insert race here" Association, then say, we're not excluding anyone tho...lol then why specify one particular race? Identifying with your race from the beginning is where the issue lies. The organization identifies itself to one race, when unifying people together and creating community typically involves having common values and morals, not skin color alone.
They literally use the Black Panther Party, an extremist / Marxist organization from the 60's to this organizations' relevance. They would utilize guerilla warfare tactics and violence to try and overthrow the US government. I'm not defending the US government, just stating facts. I'm pretty sure MLK wouldn't be in agreement with that. Morgan Freeman said it best, "Stop talking about it". (race). Black history is American History. Stop making shit about race basically.
It's crazy I never heard of this. I hope to make it to one in the future.
Solid content and aspirational production values!
Awesome NAAGA..😎😎😎
I am so thrilled to see this and will go out of my way to join. This made me so proud.
It's great to see people catching the gun fever which we all know leads to more guns and more advocates of a free society.
i have watched only 5 videos. And i love the content gentlemen. Great work!.. keep moving forward please.. what are the chances that you come to Maryland? i am a new CCW owner and would love to have a meet and greet. stay positive and God Bless
Thanks Bert! We will be in MD at Black Alpha tactical for a competition I Oct and we are trying to get some other events lined up too.
Happy to see this. You guys should have your own security force
That’s a great idea actually
NAAGA 👊🏽💥💥💥
Where do I sign up for this?
I might just sign up on the strength of this video.
Awesome 😎👍
Righteousness
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any black gun clubs in TN
It has been great watching you guys grow since Eric introduced you. I hope your memberships soars and that your organization becomes another no compromise Second Amendment Group. You need to invite Rev Senator Warnock to the range one day and educate him. He votes against the 2A every chance he gets.
Is this organization independent to represent Black firearms owners or does it work in conjunction with the NRA
Independent organization
Good video
Glad you enjoyed
NAAGA 😅
tried doing this for white immigrants of German descent..just didn’t take off for some reason..
The NRA will see you as one of them 🤷
the name is FN ridiculous
While I believe in gun rights for all and like that more black folks are getting into the gun community but ask yourself this , how would you react to a group that pandered to only white people ? Where white people said they were more comfortable being around people that looked like them , how would black folks respond and what would they think ? I see division is not helping push against the anti gun movement .
It seems you've forgotten about the NRA.
Through their action (and inaction) regarding the Black community, they've made it more than clear they're an organization that panders to white people.
And in response, we don't care. We do what’s been done since our ancestors landed here; We create and support our own groups.
No matter what we try to make ours in totality, we will always have plants, gatekeepers and whites in the midst.
@@prenticeperry What do you mean by plants and gatekeepers ? And do you resent white people being there ?
I think we need more information about your hypothetical situation. In your hypothetical situation, were white people enslaved for hundreds of years and then denied their rights after that for another hundred or so? In your hypothetical situation are white people underrepresented among gun owners? In your hypothetical, is there a resurgence of anti-white groups close to and aspoused by people in power? In your hypothetical situation, were white people denied their right to vote, own property, or bear arms for most of the country's history?
Also, in your hypothetical situation were there domestic terrorist groups like the KKK that still exist today and were created to deny white people their rights through violence? Come on. It's not even close to the same if all you're talking about is switching out races for comparison.
Why not more POSITIVE representation at local gun ranges?
Please clarify.
just more division.
No one cares pigskin, you don't like us and we don't like you.
Black people having our own groups and institutions is division?
Why should we try forcing our way into spaces where we’re uncomfortable?🤔
Not at all
Division Division Division , SMH
Not at all.
So, should Black people force themselves in spaces filled with people who don't welcome us unless we believe in their often anti-Black sentiments?
I'll pass on that, your unseasoned food, and your requirement for us to assimilate to make you feel comfortable.
It's funny how when the white super majority no longer has a complete monopoly on an experience or space, they call it division. When you have no desire to see black and brown anywhere near your carved out spaces. It is a very disingenuous position to maintain. If you would like to decrease division, vote for NRA leadership that is more inclusive of the minority plight, equally fights for the rights of all Americans, or maintain memberships to both organizations as a vote saying I understand, and support you. Typically, when diversity and inclusivity are mentioned, the right demonize it with their coded language (woke!). We aren't asking to be near or around you and have carved out our own niche, and we don't need your permission to do so. If your enemy is armed, so must you be.
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I was glad to meet you guys at the convention!
I'm a member of the Bass Reeves Gun Club, and I hope you attend one of our range days in the future.
Thank you. We look forward to hosting you.