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Welcome to the fun side of life as an NRA family with basic instruction in gun safety, gun handling, firearms facts and NRA news for new shooters of all ages!
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First Impressions: Weatherby Orion .410-Bore Side-by-Side Shotgun
New side-by-side shotguns can be hard to find ... we expect this one will become an instant classic!
Optics Terms Defined: Ocular Lens and Parallax
The specific terms that people use to describe optics can be confusing. Here's the quick vocab lesson you were looking for!
How to Grip a Handgun: Do's and Don'ts
A critical part of gun safety is simply knowing how to properly hold your handgun.
3 CCW Ideas for Active Lifestyles
Hiking, biking and horseback riding ... with the right concealed-carry setup, safety and comfort go hand-in-hand.
Nominate a Local Hero as the 2023 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
The officer chosen for this award will be recognized at a future meeting of the NRA Board of Directors, receives an engraved firearm from GLOCK, and has their story told in the NRA Official Journals.
First Impressions: ScentLok BE:1 Grinder Treestand Pack
Because your backpack is much stinkier than you know ...
Register Now for Public-Land Christmas Tree Permits
Yes, we're bringing up Christmas before it's even Halloween. Will you forgive us if we tell you about $5 trees?
Throwback Thursday: World War I's "Cousins" Unite
A mere century earlier, America and Britain were at war. But by 1915, the family feud was over.
NRA Family Events: Smith & Wesson Grand Opening (Ft. Silencer Central!)
Coming this weekend: S&W's Grand Opening will be held on October 7, 2023 in Maryville, TN!
3 Firearm Modes of Operation (& How They're Powered)
It's very common for those unfamiliar with guns to misunderstand how their operating systems work.
Video Review: Savage Arms 1911
Its blueprint may be over a century old, but the Savage 1911 is back to the future!
First Impressions: Swagger Hunter Series Bipods
A solid rest fosters great shots, which fosters ethical harvests, which fosters confidence for new hunters.
Optics Terms Defined: Magnification to Objective Lens
When it comes to optics for firearms, the specific terms that people use to describe them can be confusing.
Retrieving Freedom: Service Dogs for Service Members (& More)!
All dogs play fetch, but not all of them can retrieve your freedom.
Rising Shooting Stars: Ethan Clark
Imagine finding a lifelong passion just because you missed a deadline.
First Impressions: Federal Hi-Bird Upland Shotshells
All the same performance, less plastic left in the field ... it's a win-win!
Wild Table with Savage Arms: Pulled Canada Goose
Don't call it "Canadian Goose," just call it "delicious." (And then call us for dinner.)
NRA Family Entertainment: "The Blind," Starring "Duck Dynasty" Robertsons
It's the Robertson family origin story — the true tale of how Phil and Kay Robertson nearly lost it all.
Henry Guns for Great Causes: Join Team Kaia!
Fifty limited-edition lever guns are on sale ... and all proceeds will go directly to 8-year-old Kaia's family for medical expenses!