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NRA Family Entertainment: Jim Shockey's Novel, "Call Me Hunter"
One of the world's most famous outdoor writers penned a fictional thriller ... with a "good guy" hunter protagonist, of course!
NRA Range Development & Operations Conference To Be Held in Denver, CO in 2024
This conference is designed to educate range operators to identify issues associated with range development, environmental concerns and safety.
Gunstocks: What Do All Those Terms Mean?
Cast, drop, pitch ... they all affect shootability and accuracy, so it's important to understand them.
First Impressions: Smith & Wesson Response Pistol-Caliber Carbine
This brand-new offering from S&W is ready when you are!
NRA Women's Policy Committee Offering Scholarships for Wildlife Biology
This annual scholarship is intended to encourage the representation of women in scholarly fields related to wildlife biology.
Wild Table with Savage Arms: Sous Vide Backstrap
How to make the best out of the best part of the deer!
First Impressions: Taurus Optics-Ready Judge Revolver
What’s better than a Judge? A Judge with a dot on it!
How I Quit Worrying and Learned to Love My Gun Safe
I’ve always believed I didn’t really need or want a safe.
Video Review: Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol 12-Gauge Shotgun
This workhorse defensive shotgun offers some interesting departures from "the usual."
NRA Family Events: USA Shooting's Airgun Training Camp
Want to learn how to shoot an airgun like an Olympian—or at least how to shoot an airgun from an Olympian?
Throwback Thursday: The Revolutionary Kentucky Long Rifle
From its humble beginnings in the late 18th century to its enduring legacy in popular culture, the Kentucky Long Rifle stands as a testament to American ingenuity and craftsmanship.
Celebrate Ruger Day on 10/22 with a Collector's Edition 10/22
October 22 is a day for Ruger fans to share their favorite Ruger stories, take their Ruger firearms out to the range, visit their retailers to add to their Ruger collections and celebrate Ruger's history of almost 75 years.
How to Rack a Semi-Auto Pistol Slide
Next in our "no such thing as a stupid question when it comes to gun safety" series, here are the basics of racking a pistol's slide.
First Impressions: Savage 110 Trail Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle
This brand-new, do-all hunting rifle comes with one of the best stocks currently produced.
Optics Terms Defined: Red-Dot, Resolution & More
In this particular case, "Twilight Factor" has nothing to do with vampires (and that's a promise).
Video Review: Springfield Model 2020 Redline Rifle
Gone are the days of hunters chopping up military surplus arms to take into the deer woods!
What to Expect From an NRA Hunter Education Course
Even if you've never picked up a gun before, NRA Hunter Education will give you everything you need to know for a safe hunt!
First Impressions: Riton 3 TACTIX EED Reflex Sight
Sick of cleaning gunk off your red-dot? So is Riton!
Throwback Thursday: Meet John Henry Pruitt & the Trench Heroes of WWI
American bravery in the first World War was writ large and small, and punctuated with buckshot and bullets.
5 Tips to Drop Deer Where They Stand
If you have the chance to keep your quarry from running, take it! Here's how to maximize your chances.