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Gobbler Gear! 10 Turkey-Hunting Must-Haves
Spring is just around the corner, which means one thing: It's time to hit the woods in pursuit of thunder chickens.
From Fear to Firearms: My Story
Here's why this armed citizen says, "If your life matters, train like it!"
Jim Sheckels Wins Colonel Charles H. Mitchell Trainer of Distinction Award
This NRA Benefactor Life Member has been involved in the shooting sports for five decades, and has ensured many decades more for his students!
Congratulations to NRA's 2024 Outstanding Achievement Youth Award Winner
This young dynamo is going places, and we here at the NRA are excited to say we "knew her when"!
New Guns 2025: Heckler & Koch VP9A1
"Get into the groove" (or out of it, if you wish) with these new variants on H&K's wildly popular VP9 line of semi-auto pistols.
Ammo Awareness: .32 ACP
Is this caliber effective for self-defense? Our ammo expert brings the facts ... neither shaken, nor stirred.
Bullet-In Bullet Points: 7 Things Instructors Should Know for Spring 2025
Contacting us, new downloads, and course updates coming at you this spring ... it's a must-read!
NRA's Marksmanship Qualification Program 101
Not just for juniors: The MQP is for all ages, at home, or on a range!
Training Under Lockdown: How I Quit Worrying & Learned to Love My Mantis X
Lessons learned during the COVID crisis can (and should) be part of the 2025 syllabus, too.
NRA Education & Training Department Presents the Inaugural Trainers' Symposium
This groundbreaking event is geared towards NRA trainers to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and network with industry leaders in the firearms education and training space.
MidwayUSA Foundation Breaks Grant Cycle Record (Again!)
The good news just keeps on coming from this powerhouse of charitable fundraising.
New Gear 2025: Silencer Central Banish 9K Suppressor
This diminutive, lightweight can takes a 9mm down to hearing-safe levels ... just watch (and listen)!
NRA Family Fun: Arkansas Black Bear Bonanza on March 1
You're invited to celebrate one of the world’s most successful wildlife reintroduction stories at the fourth annual Black Bear Bonanza.
New Gear 2025: Remington Core-Lokt Lever Gun Ammunition
The "deadliest mushroom in the woods" has been perfected for the lever-action rifle.
Happy Birthday, Marines: Henry Repeating Arms' "Spirit of the Corps" Lever-Action Rifle
It's a stunning tribute to 250 years of indomitable spirit, available nationwide right now.
NRA Files Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Hear Challenge to NY’s “Concealed Carry Improvement Act”
New York State's so-called “Concealed Carry Improvement Act” severely restricts the right to carry firearms throughout the state.
Wow! Alabama Black Belt Adventures' "Big Buck Photo Contest" Winner Announced
The 10-point buck didn’t run. “No, he flopped,” Jacks said.
Video How-To: Sighting-In Your Rifle and Scope
Second Amendment ambassador extraordinaire Melissa Bachman shows you how quick and easy this vital task can be.
New Gear 2025: Real Avid Breech Plug 4-in-1 Scraper
Call it a doohickey, a thingamabob, or a widget ... this neat little tool does it all for muzzleloader shooters.
Video: Why Won't the Turkeys Gobble Today?
The person who completely answers that question will be unimaginably wealthy. Until then, here are some valuable clues!