Applications sent
For those of you that went with me, the packet has been sent. I'd have liked to get it in a little sooner, but..had a few last minute requests to get aboard.
A couple folks that claimed spots early, bowed out, so I had the room & gave these new folks a few extra days. That put us pretty close to Christmas, and I wasn't comfortable puttng it in the mail with all those cards and packages.
So, what to expect...
The 1st thing that will show the wheels are turning, are your checks beginning to clear. Depending on how quickly the NRA gets to processing, that could be a week to a month. Then SLOWLY, you'll get added to the rolls as Life Members ( either new members, or current members upgraded ). It's possible you'll get a packet in the mail before your membership status on the NRA web site shows you as a Life Member. Unless they've updated their 'systems', the web site doesn't communicate with the actual membership system. In the past, this has taken up to 3 months ( in ONE case last time, a lot longer than that ). So be patient. Hope it goes quicker though.
It would be nice, if once you see YOUR check has cleared, or you get your Life Member packet from the NRA, please post here, so others will know the processing is in the works, and things are moving forward.
And before anyone asks, I don't know if you'll be getting any special perks that come with a full price membership ( jacket, hat, knives, etc. ). I doubt it. I don't think anybody in the past, going with this $300 deal, got anything but the membership and maybe a window decal.
Welcome, new Life Members.
All the best for 2011 everyone,
Tuckerdog1