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I have been an NRA life member for many years. I don't even remember the cost of membership, but I do remember it seemed very expensive at the time. After I made my decision to become a life member, it took several months to save enough to send in my check. Although the American Rifleman magazine is a good way to keep informed, I didn't join to get a magazine or hat, but to show my lifetime committment to gun ownership and protecting the second amendment.

As far as practical matters, I know that some people don't join because they disagree with some of the policies of the NRA. As a life member I have some influence on the policies of the NRA via my voting rights for NRA board members.

As I have stated several times on this forum I believe that all gun owners should become NRA life members. If not for the constant diligence and work of the NRA, I do not believe that we would have CHL in Texas or this CHL forum.

If you can not raise enough money for a life membership, then term memberships are still a good way to show support.