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Welcome to the fun side of life as an NRA family! We offer basic instruction in gun safety, gun handling, firearms facts and NRA news for new shooters of all ages!
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Reviewed: Canik TTI Combat Pistol
Developed over two years in conjunction with world champion shooter and Hollywood trainer Taran Butler, this new Canik offering is more than just a firearm—it's a statement piece!
Safety Alert: Hornady 350 Legend 150 gr. SP Hornady BLACK Product Recall Notice
Hornady is recalling sixteen (16) lots of item #81199, 350 Legend 150 gr. SP Hornady BLACK ammunition.
Please Follow These Treestand Safety Tips This (& Every) Hunting Season!
Plan on having the high ground while deer or elk hunting this season? Here's how to avoid the most common hunting-related injuries in America.
Throwback Thursday: Boys Anti-Tank Rifle
They were essentially Mausers on steroids, and they did remarkable amounts of damage to the enemy. Here's how.
Savage Arms Launches All-New AXIS Rifle Lineup
What do you find at the axis of accuracy and reliability? This complete lineup of new-for-2024 Savage AXIS bolt guns!
2025 NRA Foundation Grant Applications Open Now!
The 2025 NRA Foundation Grant applications are open. Take your shooting sports program to the next level by applying for a grant!
Puddle Ducks Vs. Diving Ducks: How to Tell the Difference
Here are some key differences you can spot with your naked eyes...no biology degree necessary!
First Impressions: Browning Basin Series Camp Furniture
Looking for portable, foldable, sturdy chairs and tables for your camping, tailgating or picnicking adventures?
How To Use a Rifle Sling for Better Accuracy
Slings don't just help you carry your rifle; you can also use them to enhance your control and accuracy while shooting!
Dark Horse! Winchester-Branded NASCAR Runs Season Finale September 1
Here's hoping the No. 10 Ford Mustang Dark Horse achieves feet per second speeds to come in "Number 1 with a bullet."
Video How-To: Pistol Trigger Control (ft. Brian Zins)
Who knows trigger squeeze better than 12-time NRA National Pistol Champion Brian Zins?
Video Review: Colt CBX Tac Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle
Colt’s hybrid approach to successfully creating a modern hunting rifle at a wallet-friendly price is yet another feather in the cap for the legendary brand.
Ammo Awareness: .300 WSM
This older chambering remains a valid, ethical choice for taking big game at long distances ... despite the cartridge's "shortness."
NRA Family Fun: Metal Detecting 101
Get into the great outdoors with your family to unearth what might just be real, actual "buried treasure"!
CCW Minute: Is the 5.7 Chambering Enough?
Join Shooting Illustrated's Kevin Creighton for a quick discussion of an oft-overlooked defensive caliber.
Whitetails Unlimited: $65K for Catch A Dream Foundation
Here's how a collection of shed antlers brings joy to kids with life-threatening illnesses.
Throwback Thursday: Battle of the Dead Men Walking
These two warriors had premonitions of doom before the Battle of the Thames ... were they right?
How to Clean Your AR-15
A clean gun is a safe gun! Join Shooting Illustrated's Jay Grazio for a step-by-step how-to.
First Impressions: XS Sights DXT2 PRO Series Night Sights for Glocks
This is the first "XS Big Dot" available with a green glow dot front sight, which offers a strong contrast in bright light, while glowing extremely brightly in low-light conditions.
Top 3 Tips for Game-Camera Success
Using a game camera or "trail cam" is simple, but do you know the three best ways to ensure you get good photos or video?