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VIDEO: Shooting Straight with Chris Cheng
Many of us remember Chris Cheng from the History Channel’s long-since-canceled show “Top Shot.” The show ran for five seasons, between 2010 and 2013, and featured two teams of competitors who had to use an unknown array of rifles, handguns and shotguns on various targets as they ran through shooting stations. One by one, the lowest-scoring marksmen were eliminated.
The NRA Has Long Been The Real Gun-Safety Organization
In 1986, only Vermont allowed concealed carry without a permit. A few other states issued permits fairly, but most other states refused to issue permits or only issued them arbitrarily to people the permitting authority decided had an unusual “need” to carry. But, by 2021, thanks in large part to four decades of tireless work by the NRA and members of this association, the situation has completely reversed.
Biden’s Folly Armed the Taliban, But He Still Wants Your AR-15
A long the long, dusty roads that connect Afghanistan’s city of Mazar-e-Sharif, capital of Balkh province, to the country’s northern neighbor of Uzbekistan, I saw remnants of Afghan army uniforms, as well as beaten-down Humvees and armored personnel carriers.
What to Say?
The conversation didn’t begin as one. I wear NRA hats and shirts all the time, so it didn’t even occur to me that I was when this waiter said at me, though not with any eye contact, “Guns are an abomination.”
Standing Guard | There Is No Freedom Without The Freedom To Defend Yourself
All of human history shows us that a disarmed populace is a vulnerable populace. Vulnerable to tyrants. Vulnerable to criminals.
President’s Column | Gratitude And Vigilance
As I’m sure you’re already aware, the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19 and its variants forced us to cancel the 2021 NRA Annual Meetings in Houston—a huge disappointment to us all.
In Wake Of Lackluster COVID Performance, CDC Targets Guns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not inspired confidence with its response to COVID-19. That’s not NRA’s opinion—it’s borne out by the data.
The Second Amendment Fight in Virginia
Should Terry McAuliffe be elected, an ominous future for the Second Amendment lays ahead.
Henry Repeating Arms Announces Campaign to Benefit Youth with Heart Condition
All proceeds from the 65 rifles will go towards an 11-year-old girl’s medical bills.
California Goes After Gun Shows
Gov. Newsom recently signed into law a measure ostensibly targeting gun shows, not criminals.
McAuliffe Echoes Biden’s “Public-Health” Claims
The Virginia gubernatorial candidate perpetuates Biden administration lies.
Safety Led Guest Co-Host of “The View” to Buy a Gun
Sherri Shepherd understands the value of responsible, practical firearms ownership.
Must-See Interview on Coming Supreme Court Second Amendment Case
NRA-ILA Executive Director Jason Ouimet recently spoke with Grant Stinchfield about a crucial upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case.
It’s a Criminal Problem
Criminal violence has been rising in our cities, but the fault is hardly with Americans' guns.
Jacob Bryant Is NRA Country
Those who know Jacob Bryant and his music will tell you that what you see is what you get. He’s unapologetically honest, telling stories through his music of past struggles with depression, addiction and loss.
Tap NRA Funds For Shooting Range Development
The NRA has been America’s firearm safety, education and training leader and No. 1 defender of the Second Amendment for 150 years, but did you know it also is the nation’s linchpin in shooting range development?
Over 21 Million Americans Now Carry Concealed
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear New York State Rifle & Pistol Association V. Bruen, the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) is reporting that the number of Americans with concealed-carry permits has reached 21.52 million.
Bloomberg Mayor Faces Child Endangerment And Firearm Charges
Things just keep getting worse for Lovely Warren, Rochester, N.Y., mayor and member of Michael Bloomberg’s Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG).
Quick Thinking Saves Lives—Recognizing An NRA Hero
Faced with a dire emergency during one of her courses, Suzanne Freehauf remained calm and acted quickly to save the life of her student, who was experiencing a severe medical situation.
This Group Wants the Feds to Ban Campus Carry
The Center for American Progress, an anti-gun thinktank opposed to self-defense on campus, now says it has a new way to stop the spread of freedom: send in the feds.