I know a lot of NRA members (and many, many more gun owners) but I don't know any who joined "just so that they can join gun clubs". Maybe the "access to gun c

I know a lot of NRA members (and many, many more gun owners) but I don't know any who joined "just so that they can join gun clubs". Maybe the "access to gun clubs" thing just isn't a factor here, though, since we don't have to go to a "gun club" or shooting range if we want to shoot. I can just step out my back door, for example, and shoot in my back yard if I want to. I have neighbors on either side of me whom I can hear shooting at least once a week or so. The nearest "open to the general public" shooting range that I know of is about an hour's drive away. Being a member of any organization is not a requirement for entrance. There are a couple of other ranges that are closer but one must be a law enforcement officer -- or be accompanied by a law enforcement officer -- to gain access. (Disclosure: Lifetime member of the NRA)