FYI - I've been an NRA annual member for years. A recent letter from the NRA says the price of their life membership is set to increase after Mar 31, 2010 from $500 now to $1200 thereafter. I've been thinking about taking the plunge for a couple of years, and this was enough to get me off the fence. Anyone with similar thoughts might want to consider joining now at the lower price. Seems like it's been $500 for decades.