The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is proud to offer complimentary one-year memberships to active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces. This special program is the NRA's way of saying thank you to the men and women who serve and sacrifice to protect the Constitution and the freedoms it guarantees, including the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.

Eligible active-duty service members can activate their complimentary membership online at https://membership.nra.org/ActiveDuty/Join. Participants receive full NRA membership benefits for one year, including a subscription to American Rifleman or American Hunter magazines, an NRA membership card, access to exclusive member discounts and programs, and ongoing updates on the defense of Second Amendment rights. Applicants must attest to their active-duty status and provide basic service information such as branch and rank.

"As a Marine, I know firsthand the commitment and sacrifices our active-duty servicemen and women make every single day to defend our freedom," said Doug Hamlin, NRA Executive Vice President and CEO. "They leave their families, put themselves in harm's way, and stand ready to protect the very liberties we hold dear. Offering these complimentary NRA memberships is one small way we can honor their service and welcome them into a community that shares their dedication to the Constitution and the Second Amendment."

The NRA has long maintained strong ties to the military community. In addition to this complimentary membership offer, the organization provides specialized training resources, competitive shooting opportunities, and legislative advocacy that benefits all law-abiding Americans, including those in uniform. Service members stationed stateside or overseas are encouraged to take advantage of the offer and share it with fellow service members.

For assistance with NRA membership questions, call 1-877-NRA-2000 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. ET; Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET).

About the National Rifle Association: Founded in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America's foremost defender of the Second Amendment and the premier firearms education, safety, and training organization. With its million members, the NRA works to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens, promote responsible firearm ownership, and support the shooting sports. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, the NRA continues the mission of its founders—veterans who recognized that a free people must remain vigilant in the defense of their liberties.