Why are the NRAA and SSAA separate ?

[jcinsa]

[bobeager]

[johnk]

[Barry Davies]

[DannyS]

[bobeager]

[aaronraad]

[Dave P]

[bsouthernau]

[higginsdj]

[bsouthernau]

[bobeager]

It is unfortunate, that in the current socio-political climate, the SSAA is seen as Australia's "Gun Lobby", and the NRAA and its state based members, rightly so, see themselves as the custodians of a Commonwealth Games discipline which has a proud history of international sporting competition.

Chalk and Cheese... but it does not mean that both organisations can't work together to share facilities and make sure that NO RANGE Closes due to lack of use.

[Sam Walker]

Interesting - when you look at some of the threads on AHN the SSAA is often criticized for some of their branches/ranges being too fixated on BR and other target disciplines, and not doing enough for hunters ! It seems that more than a few hunters believe the SSAA isn't worth joining - they feel that the SSAA isn't doing enough in the political arena to oppose the anti gun politicians that always seem to get a free run in airing their opinions in the media. Certainly the two orgs are chalk and cheese which doesn't bode well for the future of the shooting sports in our country.
Shooters from all disciplines need to band together for the long term future - or our sport will not be around for future generations to enjoy. While we debate the various pros and cons of either group we are losing sight of the bigger picture. Different strokes for different folks ! The idea that any one form of shooting is somehow more worthy than others is counterproductive. The antis will keep chipping away until there are no shooting sports of any kind.

[Barry Davies]

You know Sam, all of that was said immediately following Port Arthur --15 years ago ( or thereabouts) Did'nt happen then, and won't happen now.
Negative? no. Realistic? yes.

[Sam Walker]

And look what good it did when shooters stuck with that attitude ! As fractured, disparate factions we will be more easily defeated. Easy to say I'm alright Jack, they aren't banning my guns...when only single shot target rifles are left, one day some anti shooting types will start going on about deadly sniper rifles and pointing at F Class. Then perhaps we will be saying we should have stuck together, all shooters, hunters, pistol, rifle, and shotgun.