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Iowa Looks to Add Gun Amendment to State Constitution
The Hawkeye State could become the fourth state to provide the strongest level of protection for our fundamental right to keep and bear arms.
Stephen Willeford Invited to State of the Union
The man who stopped a gunman’s rampage in November will appear at the State of the Union Address Tuesday.
Gun Photos Allowed in Minnesota School’s Yearbook
The Crookston School Board reached a compromise after an early ruling that no gun photos would be allowed; those on shooting team are exempted from guideline.
Gun Commemorates Trump Presidency
Jesse James makes one 1911 to honor Donald Trump
NRA Stresses Importance of 2018 Elections
The NRA-ILA Executive Director was on NRATV with Cam Edwards at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas and discussed an array of topics that are vital to keeping our firearms freedom.
Bruce Piatt Offers Tips for New Shooters
Cross-discipline competitor provides a three-step improvement process.
SHOT Show: Day 4’s New Guns
SHOT Show closes and our family of NRA publications combine to provide coverage on a new array of guns and accessories.
SHOT Show: Archon Type B is Worth a Look
Another high-capacity, 9 mm striker-fired pistol might sound ordinary, but the Archon Type B stands out.
SHOT Show 2018: Day 3’s Top Guns
Although guns are incorporating more technology, classic designs still rule, as today's picks show.
Weatherby Moves Manufacturing Headquarters to Wyoming
Weatherby, long based in California, is the latest gun maker to get a foothold in a more gun-friendly state.
SHOT Show 2018: Day 2’s New Guns
This year promises an array of new guns you just have to check out.
ZRODelta to Produce Genesis Pistol near Charlotte
The gun will be the company’s first firearm, complementing its pre-existing business of making precision shooting accessories.
SHOT Show 2018: Day 1’s New Guns
SIG, Glock, Mossberg and Springfield have new guns for 2018 that will excite.
Firearm Preemption Protection is Challenged
Gun control advocates describe pre-emption as a way to strip localities of governing power, but really it helps ensure uniformity of laws across a state.
Tim Young, Once Opposed to Guns, Now Wants a Carry Permit
D.C. political comedian changes his opinion about being able to defend himself after he was targeted by armed robbers.
SHOT Show's New Guns—Free Trade for a Free People
Take a peek at some of the latest guns and accessories that will soon be available.
Carl Bernosky on His Introduction to Shooting
Competitive shooter Carl Bernosky talks about how he got interested in shooting.
17 Trump Judicial Nominees Advance
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved 17 nominees for the federal bench; their names next go to the whole Senate.
Red Dawn Shooting Range Durango Wins Approval
County commissioners approved a Class II land-use permit for the range and personal-safety school near the Durango-La Plata County Airport.
DC Project to Empower Women Shooters, Gun Owners
The DC Project plans to head to Capitol Hill in June to bring stories of female firearm owners to speak to legislators on Second Amendment Rights and firearm related issues.