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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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NRA-PVF Candidate Ratings and Endorsements are Live!
With the 2022 General Election around the corner and American freedoms literally under attack, now is the time for you to get involved.
Doctor's Rx: Reduce Felt Recoil & Bruising
Getting tired of the "gun bashing"?
How to Field-Judge Whitetail Deer
The ability to judge a deer's age is more important than you think ... can you ace this quiz from the National Deer Association?
NRA Family Entertainment: "Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen"
Zimmern brings the hunter-gatherer lifestyle to your home with wild game and foraged fruits ... yum!
4 Reasons to Learn the Isosceles Shooting Stance
Why this might be the best shooting stance for you to memorize.
NRA Family Favorites: September 10, 2022
We love our readers ... and we also love to read! Here are some of our favorite stories from around the whole family of NRA publications this past week.
Top 6 Expert Tips to Prevent Gun Rust
We asked our NRA Museum staff how they keep our priceless collection rust-free.
Throwback Thursday: The 82nd Airborne On D-Day
Watch to learn about the men of the 82nd Airborne Division, their stories and the firearms they used during "The Great Crusade."
2 New CCW-Ready Bushnell Red-Dots Mark the Spots
The RXC-200 and RXU-200 are designed for compact semi-automatics ... and deep on-body concealment, too.
How to Find a Hunting Guide
Finding a guide isn't nuclear physics, but as with anything you're doing for the first time, it can be tricky.
How To Get (& Keep) Permission To Hunt Private Property
The best hunting happens on private land. Here's how to get and stay welcome on someone else's property.
California Gold Rush and the Buckeye Rovers
Hardships endured along the westward trail helped to forge a great nation.
Home Defense With Henry's Lever-Action .410-Bore Shotgun
Is the "lowly lipstick cartridge" enough for armed home defense?
Kids and Dove Hunting: How Young Is Too Young?
Tips on how to know when a youngster is ready, and how to ensure it’s a positive experience.
7 Gun Safety Rules You Must Follow In the Field
Whether you're heading out to hunt or hiking armed, here's what you must know.
Rising Shooting Stars: Ashlynne Thomas
A simple gun-safety class transformed one young woman's life. It could do the same for you and your family!
Throwback Thursday: Karl Maslowski, Pioneer Wildlife Filmmaker
“The things I’d learned about hunting animals with a gun stood me in good stead as I began hunting them with a camera."
Henry Guns for Great Causes: $50K to American Legion
“Thank you to all who have served, to those who are currently serving. We are forever indebted to you and the sacrifices you have made.”
5 Favorite Freeze-Dried Foods for Survival & Emergencies
If COVID-19 taught us anything, it's "always be prepared" and "bring your appetite."
Hunting How-To: Shot Angles & Why They Matter
Here's why "just aim behind the shoulder" isn't always the best advice.