The year of 2008 is David Carroll's 25th anniversary as a member of the Smith & Wesson Collectors Association, in addition he is a Life Member of the Alabama Gun Collectors Association (AGCA)., the Ohio Gun Collectors Association (OGCA), the Southeastern Antique Arms Collectors Association (SAACA). and the Texas Gun Collectors Association (TGCA). He is a member of the Colorado Gun Collectors Association (CGCA)., and Tulsa Arms Collectors Association (TACA).

David has been a member of the Collector Arms Dealers Association (CADA) since 1984, and is currently serving as CADA's President. A member of the Board of Directors from 1988-1991, he was appointed again to the board in May 2005, to fill an unexpired term. Elected to a full term in December 2005 and was selected as President of CADA in May 2007. David continues to serve the firearms collecting fraternity as CADA's President in the effort to further improve the integrity of relationships between dealers and collectors, that all may benefit from honest and fair transactions.