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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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Let it Rain with Black Rain Ordnance
These are some really cool-looking rifles, BRO ...
What is Rifling Twist Rate?
You hear a lot about it...so what does it mean?
How to Score a Whitetail Trophy
What do all those numbers mean when you're measuring antlers?
Getting My Daughter Ready to Hunt Plains Game
The author's and his daughter were to celebrate her high-school graduation with a hunt in Africa. Here's how he prepared her for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
5 Crazy Things Only Outdoors People Get to See
Some of it’s explainable, some of it’s mistaken, but none is indoors.
5 First-Timer's Firearms Fears (& How to Overcome Them)
It's normal to be a little intimidated. Here's why you shouldn't worry.
To Keep & Bear Freedom: 150 Years of the National Rifle Association
One hundred fifty years of firearms and freedom, in one book.
Video: How to Draw a Gun With Your Weak Hand
How to protect yourself when your dominant hand is out of commission.
Safety First: Basics of Pistol Shooting
To have that lifetime of fun with firearms, you FIRST must ALWAYS follow the NRA’s Gun Safety Rules.
Fun Friday: "Guardians of the Galaxy" EDC
What would Rocket Raccoon carry?
USA Shooting Juniors Collect 21 Medals, 4 World Championships!
Eight different athletes won 12 rifle medals in all five Olympic events.
Throwback Thursday: Marcus Hanna, Singular American Hero
Only one man has ever received the Congressional Medal of Honor AND the gold Lifesaving Medal...
Want More Henry Lever Guns? Here They Come!
The legendary manufacturer of lever-action rifles expands its facilities to meet demand.
3 Methods of Barrel Rifling: Pros vs. Cons
Each barrel-rifling method has benefits and disadvantages. Here's what they are.
Reviewed: Bushnell Elite 4500 Riflescope Line
Bushnell understands what shooters really want ... clear and simple.
Smith & Wesson Issues Safety Recall on M&P12 Shotgun
Please read the following important safety notice!
Wild-Game Recipe: Zero-Degree Stew
When the temperature goes single-digit, this venison recipe will put the fire back in your belly.
Gun Safety: Ammunition Maximum Range
Being aware of the maximum range of your gun/cartridge combination is critical.
How Gun-Mounted Lasers Can Make You a Better Shooter
Have disappointing accuracy results got you seeing red? Try a gun-mounted laser to improve your shooting skills.
Attending a Concealed-Carry Course: What to Expect
Here's what author Chip Gross experienced when obtaining his concealed-carry permit in Ohio.