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Carrying Handguns While Hiking: Pros vs. Cons
CCW and open carry in the backwoods is a hot topic right now; here are one expert's thoughts.
Announcing Your Free Spring 2021 NRA Club Connection Magazine
Want to learn more about how NRA programs can benefit you?
Self-Defense: On the False Security of "Safe Spaces"
If you are relying on staying away from “dangerous” areas for the rest of your life, then you need to rethink your personal protection plan.
Shotgun Choke Explained Simply (No Math, We Promise)
Don't get tangled up in quadratic equations; the basics of shotgun choke are all you need!
Family Home Defense
Home defense is more than confronting a bad guy. It is a comprehensive plan for surviving all potential disasters that includes all family members.
2021 National Junior Duck Stamp Winners: Art Takes Wing
“When the world turned upside-down nature calmly and quietly laid a blanket of comfort over us all.”
Having Your Shotgun Professionally Fitted
Proper shotgun fit is key to your success with a scattergun. Here's how to make sure your shotgun is ideally suited for you.
New Turkey Hunters Never Fear: Here's Your Turkey Gear!
New to the art of turkey hunting? Here's your basic gear checklist.
Top 6 Public Range No-Nos
Here's how NOT to act on a public range.
How to Apply Camouflage Face Paint
It's easy!
Wild-Game Recipe: Venison Kebabs
It's grilling season! Time to break out your fall venison harvest.
Fun Friday: Welcome to Big Cat Facts!
A silly (and harmless) phone prank for you hunters to play on your friends.
Throwback Thursday: Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
And now you have that song going through your head. You're welcome.
Compete in IDPA, Build Practical CCW Skills
Become a better handgunner with International Defensive Pistol Association competitions.
Reviewed: Umarex' M29 Air Revolver
It looks and feels like the classic "Dirty Harry" Smith & Wesson...but it's an airgun!
Don’t Forget Rabbits and Squirrels
Remember those crazy days of October and November when seemingly every whitetail in the woods was on the move?
First Impressions: Cold Steel Double Safe Hunter Knife
For hunting or everyday carry, these compact, folding lockback knives deserve a spot in your pocket.
11 Things You Need In Your Survival Kit
With the right-or wrong-luck, anyone can become lost in the outdoors. That's why it's critical to bring a survival kit with you every time you venture into the wilderness.
2021: CMP Junior Rifle Summer Camps Back IRL!
The Civilian Marksmanship Program's beloved camps are In Real Life for 2021!
Master the Standing Shooting Position
Here's how to wring the most accuracy from a challenging stance.