Inside the NRA: A Tell-All Account of Corruption, Greed, and Paranoia within the Most Powerful Political Group in America Hardcover – Illustrated, 24 Sept. 2020

With "transparency" being the mantra of this era, this book provides an eye-opening read about the inner workings (or lack thereof) of the mighty NRA. As a non-gun owning supporter of the Second Amendment, I knew little about the organization aside from their reputation as a political machine. A page-turner, this book goes into detail on how old school the organization really is and points out opportunities to transition it into something that could provide a positive impact on our society. Would definitely recommend it.

Very informative and worth the money. the company sytle of organization and how they work is interesting and questionable accoring to the author

A word on where I'm coming from: I don't own a gun and I believe in the Second Amendment. So I was curious to learn about the NRA, particularly since my father was a marksman. And--guess what? This book really delivers and reads like a really good thriller--- think Succession meets The Informant.Not only do you get a front row seat inside one of the most secretive and powerful lobbying groups but Josh Powell exposes lots of collusion and greed at the top. Dues paying members of the NRA will be shocked-- at least I would be--if I were a member of the Association. Somehow NRA got away off from its charitable mission!!Formerly # 2 in the organization, the author takes us deep inside the belly of the beast. If you care about this country, from whatever political stance, gun violence in America is ONE ISSUE WE ALL need to address. After shining light on a group that is deeply mismanaged the author lays out some concrete steps for reform that will surprise you.Guns are a hot-button topic, but I believed Josh Powell and really liked INSIDE THE NRA.

It was a good, well written book. It was a bit one sided but if the NRA wants to give their side they can write their own book. LOL.

Whether you like his story or totally believe him is beside the point for me. He highlighted two important things - the gross misspending of loyal member money is appalling and Wayne LaPierre's standard response of "No" to everything is not the way to make progress. I am a multiple firearm owner and NRA life member, but we need to clean up the whole firearm legislation issue and it has to be give and take. I live in Colorado which already has comprehensive background checks in place and the checks are a good thing. I cannot see why this cannot be done on a national level. On the other hand concealed carry should be allowed on a national level too and the requirements should be standardized. SBR and suppressor restrictions and taxes are outdated and has to go. The other obvious thing he points out is the lack of enforcement on the existing laws and we all know that is true. So, we need a drive to clean up many aspects and try to make the country safer and no political window dressing with something like an "assault weapons" ban that just creates a lot of hassle for gun owners and have zero effect on safety. Josh admits that some of this legislation might have very little effect, but we have to try and do something - but do stuff that make sense. I have independently reached more or less the same conclusions that he came to and I found the look into the NRA inner workings insightful. A good read for anybody that wants progress in the gun debate.