Been a member ever since I could first afford to pay the dues 20+ years ago. Truly, there should be no excuse for a sportsman or gun owner not to join/renew. IMO, its the second-most worthwhile couple-a-bucks you can spend each year, rating just below the money spent for your annual physical check-ups. BTW you DO get annual physicals, don't ya??? Ok then, now join the NRA.