Free NRA Membership for Active Duty Military

by Julie Gentry | More from this Blogger

27 Jan 2007 04:01 PM

The National Rifle Association exists to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis." To that end, they offer a lot of educational programs for people of all ages. They have a stringent safety course, and a youth program that is first class. Since 1871, the NRA has fought to maintain the right to keep and bear arms, and to improve the accuracy and safety awareness of the gun-owning public. With millions of members and steady growth, they will continue to do so. Education is their primary goal. I heartily recommend their Eddie the Eagle safety program for children in K-6 grades, where kids are taught four basic steps: Stop! Don't Touch! Leave the Area, and Tell an Adult.

NRA membership helps the organization to grow, and to fund its programs. It's a bargain at $35/yr. Right now, however, they are offering free one-year memberships to active duty military (sorry, retirees aren't eligible). It's their way of thanking those that put their lives on the line for the innocent they are protecting. The magazine that comes with the membership is very informative, colorful, and interesting. Additionally, there are many benefits and discounts attached to the membership.

I don't know how many of my neighbors are NRA members, but we live in an area where a household without a gun is an anomaly. They're a way of life here, with family activities and events surrounding them. Last weekend, my son and his Scout troop learned how to properly shoot skeet (clay pigeons). Their instructor is the skeet teacher for the local government high school. In large part because of his familiarity with firearms, David was the only one to rate a passing score; he got 25/50, and the minimum is 24. For comparison, my dh got a big goose egg (0) his first time out, and after two years in law enforcement, still can't get 25 ;-). I attribute it to his Jr. Olympic Gun Club; he says it's the hand-eye coordination from video games. Of course, he'll say anything that will get him more video game time!

If you're uncomfortable with guns, you should either become familiar with them or choose not to own them. Just remember that it's a choice that each individual should be able to make.

Link to NRA Free Membership for Active Duty

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