I am a member, hope to be a lifer soon. The way I see it I might not agree with the NRA on everything but they do stand up for the 2nd A. I know a guy that was getting hassled by the ATF and he called the NRA for help, and guess what......the ATF left him alone. No charge in the pocket book or in court. Also, they have some decent benefits like firearm coverage, discounts on lodging and rentals, and death ins.