I did join the NRA, then I unjoined. It was like belonging to the Columbia House records CD of the month club again. They would send me crap videos on self defense and assorted other topics to look at and only pay if I decided to keep it..or just return it. My junk mail count went through the roof with these guys. They also solicit you constantly for their wine of the month club. I got tired of it. I know that have to raise money for the cause but they go too far hammering members.