OT: Took the plunge - NRA Life Membership started(EPL)

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:22 am

Figured yall were right and can't gripe about it if I'm not willing to do something about it to change it. So after talking with my wife about it I rejoined the NRA but this time as a life membership with their easy pay life plan. So one payment down 39 more to go. One of the perks is that she'll get $10K if I pass away. Not great but not bad either.

Johnny

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:33 am

Congrats and thank you

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Post by **Hobie** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:38 am

Glad to have you join us. As you know I recently got my life membership as well. I SHOULD have done it 30+ years ago as I've been an annual member that long.

Felt good to me. I hope you feel that way, too.

WinM71 · Post by **WinM71** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:45 am

Congratulations & thanks. The NRA is by far the best hope we have. I sprung for Benefactor years ago. It sure wasn't easy, but it was something I had to do.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:15 am

It sure wasn't easy, but it was something I had to do.

Agreed. I don't know how I feel about it yet. But like has been said, no point in trying to change something you're not willing to be a part of.

Johnny

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:19 pm

I did the same thing other than I'm approaching the other end of the payment string. Don't remember how much I have left but it's not much.

I don't always agree with the NRA but I don't always agree with myself either.

If you don't stand for something, you don't stand for anything.

MikeS. · Post by **MikeS.** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:30 pm

So Blackhawk, how do you start?

Terry Murbach · Post by **Terry Murbach** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:05 pm

Hobie wrote:Glad to have you join us. As you know I recently got my life membership as well. I SHOULD have done it 30+ years ago as I've been an annual member that long. Felt good to me. I hope you feel that way, too.

SHUCKS HOBIE, I HAVE BEEN AN ANNUAL MEMBER SINCE 1958. I HAVE LOST TRACK OF THE NUMBER OF TIMES I DECIDED TO GO LIFE AND A GUN-THAT-NEEDS-BUYING WOULD COME ALONG RIGHT THEN AS IF BY MAGIC. WHY IT WAS JUST THIS MORNING...ONE LOOK AT THAT '66 YELLOWBOY SHORT RIFLE AND I WAS A GONER...

gregg · Post by **gregg** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:12 pm

Terry Murbach wrote:
Hobie wrote:Glad to have you join us. As you know I recently got my life membership as well. I SHOULD have done it 30+ years ago as I've been an annual member that long. Felt good to me. I hope you feel that way, too.
SHUCKS HOBIE, I HAVE BEEN AN ANNUAL MEMBER SINCE 1958. I HAVE LOST TRACK OF THE NUMBER OF TIMES I DECIDED TO GO LIFE AND A GUN-THAT-NEEDS-BUYING WOULD COME ALONG RIGHT THEN AS IF BY MAGIC. WHY IT WAS JUST THIS MORNING...ONE LOOK AT THAT '66 YELLOWBOY SHORT RIFLE AND I WAS A GONER...

Ya and the rest of the story ?

Did it go home with you

Just did the life thing few months ago. Glad I did. I added money to the pot over and above so got it paid off fast. Good on you as our friends from

across the pond say.

El Mac · Post by **El Mac** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:13 pm

Life. A good choice.... I'm saving my pennies for my boys to also have a Life Membership.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:14 pm

Congrats Johnny!

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:24 pm

MikeS. wrote:So Blackhawk, how do you start?

Call'em on the phone and join. $25 upfront and $25 every quarter until $1000 is reached. Comes out to 40x$25 = $1000. I paid with a debit card and can set my payments up to automatic debit, that way I don't have to worry with it. Just keep track of every thing. I remember back when it was $500 or $750 telling myself I needed to join but never did.

Johnny

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:26 pm

I don't always agree with the NRA but I don't always agree with myself either.

That's about it right there.

If you don't stand for something, you don't stand for anything.

I agree. Change must come from within.

Johnny

Terry Murbach · Post by **Terry Murbach** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:01 pm

gregg wrote:
Terry Murbach wrote:
Hobie wrote:Glad to have you join us. As you know I recently got my life membership as well. I SHOULD have done it 30+ years ago as I've been an annual member that long. Felt good to me. I hope you feel that way, too.
SHUCKS HOBIE, I HAVE BEEN AN ANNUAL MEMBER SINCE 1958. I HAVE LOST TRACK OF THE NUMBER OF TIMES I DECIDED TO GO LIFE AND A GUN-THAT-NEEDS-BUYING WOULD COME ALONG RIGHT THEN AS IF BY MAGIC. WHY IT WAS JUST THIS MORNING...ONE LOOK AT THAT '66 YELLOWBOY SHORT RIFLE AND I WAS A GONER...
Ya and the rest of the story ? Did it go home with you

Just did the life thing few months ago. Glad I did. I added money to the pot over and above so got it paid off fast. Good on you as our friends from across the pond say.

OF COURSE IT CAME HOME WITH ME ; MY MOMMA RAISED UGLY KIDS NOT STUPID ONES !!! IT IS SO PRETTY AS TO BEGGER COMPARISON. WOOOEEE !!!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:05 pm

Congrats! At some point they should decide to temp you to complete your life membership early by offering it at a significant discount. Wait for this to come, then jump on it!

That's what I did - now four times! (EPL to Life; Life to Endowment; Endowment to Patron, Patron to Benefactor):D

handirifle · Post by **handirifle** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:14 pm

Yea I passed up on a nice NRA embossed leather jacket. Oh, well, mines paid off though, for a couple years now.

Congrats

gregg · Post by **gregg** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:56 pm

handirifle wrote:Yea I passed up on a nice NRA embossed leather jacket. Oh, well, mines paid off though, for a couple years now.

Congrats

I don't remember offered anything. Only if I do card payments they give me a cap or some such thing. Got nothing for paying off early

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:57 pm

DON'T FORGET YOU CAN STILL BUY A LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOR $300 ! !

All you need to do is get your credit card # or the $300 to an existing Life Member that has a credit card, so the Life Member can call the NRA and "gift" (anyone) a Life Membership for $300 & pay via credit card over the phone call.

The Lifer calling will nedd your snailmail addy & magazine choice.

Dastook · Post by **Dastook** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:01 pm

Well done. You have just become part of the "Solution".

Post by **Hobie** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:01 pm

Terry Murbach wrote:
Hobie wrote:Glad to have you join us. As you know I recently got my life membership as well. I SHOULD have done it 30+ years ago as I've been an annual member that long. Felt good to me. I hope you feel that way, too.
SHUCKS HOBIE, I HAVE BEEN AN ANNUAL MEMBER SINCE 1958. I HAVE LOST TRACK OF THE NUMBER OF TIMES I DECIDED TO GO LIFE AND A GUN-THAT-NEEDS-BUYING WOULD COME ALONG RIGHT THEN AS IF BY MAGIC. WHY IT WAS JUST THIS MORNING...ONE LOOK AT THAT '66 YELLOWBOY SHORT RIFLE AND I WAS A GONER...

Yeah that's my story OR I had a kid needing something, a divorce, oh and the list goes on and on. I've done it now though.

LeverBob · Post by **LeverBob** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:07 pm

Congrats Pard & welcome to NRA's fire...we surely do need everyone we can get. You're right about changing the bad parts of the org. Can't do it when you're looking from the outside in. However, overall the org. has done some wonderful things..I'm with you.

Not to make anyone feel bad, I paid $150. for my life membership in 1970. My dad paid $50. in 1938. My great grandpa paid $10. for his (I'm guessing about 1895.

Did the same thing as the "Kid". Only have to wait for the next deal from them to go Benefactor Life.

LeverBob
Patron Life Member NRA and proud of it.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:36 pm

Welcome to the club!!