I belong to another NRA mandatory club. I think of it as a good thing, both for the NRA and the club. If you "love" all things gun like you say, you should want an organization who will fight for your rights. Especially in this environment. The only thing that makes sense is you do have a gun but are a die hard Democrat, and don't want to support "the enemy".

And you are living in a dreamworld if you think "most" NRA members don't like the NRA "extreme" positions.