[TYVets]

Once my budget will allow it, I'll be changing my regular NRA membership to Life member.

Within 18 months after Bill Clinton took office I became a Life Member of the NRA.

At that time it was not necessary to come up with the cash all at one time.

The NRA had a payment plan for those wanting to become Life Members.

I don't know if payment plans still exist, but a trip to their web site should provide the answer.

[EdReform]

You're right, there is a payment plan. From the Sign Up - New Membership page on the NRA web site:

Easy Pay Life (EPL) - Pay $25 today and the NRA will mail you a quarterly invoice until the total dues are paid. Your membership status will be upgraded to Life Member when the balance is paid in full.

That's a good way to get started.

Thanks for the info!