Tyrone, simple answer--no. You only need to be a Team Bud's member to purchase items reserved for TB members.

Nope, not at all. Becoming a Team Member get you early purchase privileges other extras for $29.95 a year.

only to buy Team buds items

Tyrone, that last answer is way off base, Team Bud's has nothing to do with active and retired former first responders.

You only need to be a Team Bud's member to purchase items reserved for Team Buds members. These are reserved for active and retired former
first responders, plus a yearly fee. You can order any item without being a Team member.

Tyrone, no Sir for standard items. Team Buds Only marked items, yes. Cheers and stay safe! budsgunshop.com/teambuds.php

No, you don't have to become a member to order anything. Becoming a team buds member is optional by paying a fee of 29.95 a year and you get perks for being a member. It's in no way required to purchase from buds. Some items are reserved for team buds members though, Wich cannot be purchased without being a member. If you click on menu, then join team buds, it'll show what you receive for becoming a member. Hope this helps.