I've been an off and on member of the NRA for years, but I finally decided to make the plunge and get a lifetime membership. Having a Republican government, it's way too easy to become complacent. This is probably the best time to join the NRA, because (hopefully) they can get things done.
I don't blame people who can't afford to go all in, but even just a years membership costs about the same as a box of 45 ammo.
For me, annual membership was like paying the minimum balance on a credit card. The payments never end.
It's easy to make excuses for not joining, but the fact is, if you are a firearms enthusiast, the NRA is THE organization fighting for our rights. In court, with politicians, and in the media. I don't agree 100% with anyone or any organization 100%, but every person who enjoys firearms is in debt to them.
I feel kind of like I finally paid off that credit card or 2nd mortgage. Anyone on the fence should really get it done with and throw down.
My best friend was a yearly member for years. Dropped his membership one time because be was tired of constantly being hit up for money. I told him he could stop that with a simple phone call. Never did but constantly b**ched about it. At a jack danielthon at his place one time I ended up calling him no better then a "GD welfare recipient" living off the rest of us gun owners who donated money above and beyond to help fund the cause. Then everybody chimed in with their comments and they weren't any kinder. He reupped a couple days later and I believe he's a Benefactor nowadays.
The mailings do get old, and when I did let my membership lapse I blamed the mailings too. I've pretty much put a stop to them, but a few get by now and then. I hope the mailings don't increase, but if they do I'll contact them.
I'm fortunate in that I live in a very pro 2A state, but things can change very quickly. Firearms enthusiasts who live in places like CA have no excuse for not only joining the NRA, but spreading the word as well.
I finally did the life membership a couple years ago. One "nice" thing about the internet is that most all of the "mailings" now are simple emails to me. I can peruse them if I want, or just delete them easily.
lol, I just got in the mail today one of those NRA life insurance sign up letters. So, not all the mailings are email only, but it isn't too bad.
I keep looking at some of the NRA sponsored hunts... I am thinking it might be kind of nice to go to a luxurious ranch house, relax in the hot tub, and then go out for a hunt. I think that is how the rich people do it.... lol!
Do lifetime members get called every day for the rest of there life? Honestly I would consider joining again if they would just call once a year for me to reup
The most communication NRA has with me is by email. Just a very few "snail mail" letters. The only calls I've gotten the last couple years have been "legislative alerts" for elections or legislation occurring in my area.
Below is the post I am leaving at every reference to NRA's new Carry Guard program and their offering of training:
As a Life Member I object to the NRA competing with their membership in selling Carry Insurance & training.
I will NEVER buy either from NRA unless you are the only option.
I will also take this into consideration as to whether to spend my dollars on training by some other organization, rather than contributing to the NRA.
Please reconsider this decision & stick with what you do best, advocating for our 2A rights.
Awesome, i"I've been a member since, 1966, a Life Member since 1986, Endowment since 2012, Golden Eagles since 2013, Patron since 2014, and now working on my Benefactor membership.
Awesome, I've been a Member since1966, a Life Member since 1986, an Endowment Member 2012, Golden Eagles since 2013, patron since 2014 and now working on my Benefactor membership
I'm also a Front Line Defender in the NAGR, National Association for Gun Rights, which means I make a automatic monthly donation.
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