Buy some ammo--get an NRA membership free?

Well, not quite. I have to join the NRA first through a Bass Pro shops special offer and get a $25 Bass Pro gift card. So,

1.  Join the NRA for $25 (instead of the normal $35)
2. Get a $25 Bass Pro gift card
3. Buy $25 of ammo at Bass Pro in Grapevine.

I joined today!

First steps

I live in Texas and want to get a concealed handgun license (CHL). It has been a long time since I did any shooting at all and I have since acquired trifocals. I don't know how they will affect my ability to shoot (they seem to really affect my ability to play ping-pong!).

I do have some experience shooting. Growing up I did target shooting (.22) at summer camp.  At one time I owned a Browning Hi-Power (9mm) that I really enjoyed.

So, I'm trying to figure out whether to take an NRA 'First Steps' or Basic pistol shooting course or just get some one-on-one time with an instructor at a range.

Besides getting a CHL, I don't know if I want to get into any of the action shooting activities. Or learn how to shoot trap or skeet. But I'm planning to record my re-entry into the gun world and see where my journey takes me.