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Henry Repeating Arms Issues Recall for Some Lever-Action .45-70 Rifles
Henry is voluntarily initiating a recall to protect the safety of its customers.
How To Prevent "Scope Bite"
They call it "scope bite," "scope eye" or a "Bushveld tattoo." You can avoid it; here's how.
Fun Friday: Maxim Machine-Gun Mystery
A mystery of history that's as true as it is intriguing.
Shh ... Here's the Truth About Silencers
The CEO of Silencer Central explains how his company streamlines the process of buying this simple, hearing-preserving safety device.
Throwback Thursday: Whaleship Essex & the "Real Moby-Dick"
Call me Ishmael...or maybe just call me surprised that Moby Dick was real!
SK Guns, Ronald McDonald House & Kids & Clays: Supporting Families in Need
Here's the latest addition to America’s long list of firearm manufacturers that proudly support Kids & Clays!
How To Acquire Proper Sight Picture
Whether you're brand-new or an old hand, here's a tip you can use.
NRA Announces Ruger as Friends of NRA 2023 Exclusive Guardian Sponsor
Thank you, Ruger, for joining The NRA Foundation in our mission to Teach Freedom to the next generation of American patriots.
Planting Food Plots: How-To
A beginner's guide to food plots.
New Turkey Hunters Never Fear: Here's Your Turkey Gear!
New to the art of turkey hunting? Here's your basic gear checklist.
New Junior Sporting Clays Event! Winchester King Buck Classic Launches April '23
The inaugural event will be held at legendary NILO, the famous Winchester hunting and shooting sport facility in Brighton, Illinois.
Fun Friday: Mystery of the Dead Man's Gun
A bleached skull and a bent smoothbore rifle ... what would they tell us, if they could?
Throwback Thursday: America's Greatest Quail Hunter
Bernard Baruch used his stock-market millions to create a quail empire that's never been surpassed.
Instructor Said What? 10 Defensive Shooting Terms, Explained
Here's the lingo that will help you absorb the most from your training.
Rising Shooting Stars: Kaeli-Gracyn Bourgoyne
“I plan to be a leader and inspire as many people as I can as I continue on my journey to achieving these goals.”
Gov. Justice Signs NRA-Backed Campus Self-Defense Act
The Campus Self-Defense Act recognizes the fact that danger doesn't disappear just because you’ve stepped onto campus grounds.
How to Choose Your Child's First Rifle
There's no one-size-fits-all solution, but here are four things to consider.
Camper's Dream "Gun": Crosman American Classic .22 Air Pistol
Your barefoot summer adventure companion is here!
Camping Cutlery: Best Blades for Campout Success
Having the right tools at hand can make or break your outdoor adventure!
How to Align Your Iron Sights
Aiming is a fundamental of marksmanship, and encompasses two elements: sight alignment and sight picture.