It is expensive for most but I've been looking at the time and money I spend to drive to NF or Rampart (as long as its open) and see after the upfront investment $20 a month with no fees and 5 minutes from the house its not that bad, considering I pay minimum of $40 worth of gas a month. Problem for me is I'll still go up there shooting at least once a month with friends that have no way of affording a membership so I'll wait and see for a while I guess.