I joined several years ago when the Second Amendment was under assault, and a discounted rate and being young enough to make a lifetime membership worth while (American Rifleman for life)! Plus, I don't have to deal with pesky renewal requests. I will state that I do enjoy shooting, but am even more so a collector, specializing mostly in Colts, Winchesters, Smith & Wessons, Merwin & Hulberts, and Sharps produced during the heyday of manufacturing in this country (pre-1920). I have always appreciated the classic lines of these guns, so to promote the Rambo image, AR 15s, and Glocks, plus the "Armed Citizen" section seemed rather offensive when younger. When a firearm stopped having the look of a classic firearm, wood, case colouring, etc., things went WAY downhill. Still believe that, somewhat, but as I get older, I relish receiving the American Rifleman and enjoy reading articles unrelated to my interests, and might even read articles about plastic guns, although would never own one. And, as I have had a concealed carry license for 10 years now, the "Armed Citizen" section seems rather benign, although I think it could be viewed unfavourably by someone who is anti-2A, and does not really promote our cause.