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Throwback Thursday: Jack Hinson's One-Man War
This Civil War-era neutral wound up waging a one-man war.
Springfield Armory Debuts Emissary 1911
1911 fans rejoice: Springfield's latest has custom features at a price families can afford.
Pros vs. Cons of Appendix Carry
Here are some of the more important factors to consider.
2021 Junior Olympic Shooters Score Big (Including a New Record!)
A 17-year-old from Texas just set a new national record ... and that's just the beginning!
Stay Sharp: Knife Safety Basics
Know your knife-safety basics.
Firearms Industry Career: Shooting Range Owner
Looking for an awesome career in the firearms industry?
11 (Cheap) Ways to Make Your Home a Castle
Your home is your castle...even if you don't have a king's ransom.
5 Things to Say When Talking to Your Kids About Guns
When discussing guns with your kids the conversation should revolve around one primary theme—responsibility.
First Impressions: Cold Steel Hudson Bay Camp Axe
It's a centuries-old style with a very modern twist.
Fun Friday: "Highlander" EDC
What would Connor MacLeod carry?
5 Tips For Mentoring New Hunters
It's the most rewarding thing you'll ever do (that's also fun for you).
Throwback Thursday: Roger Bacon
This Thirteenth-Century philosopher helped usher in the age of gunpowder in the West.
NRA Hunter Education Free Online Course Now Available in North Carolina
“The NRA developed this free online course with one main goal in mind: to make it easier for new hunters to get into the field.”
Review: Air Venturi Dust Devil BBs End Ricochet Worries
These innovative BBs just boosted shooting safety to a whole new level.
Video Review: Ruger MAX-9
Microcompact for ultimate concealability, but with a surprising ammo capacity!
Riflescopes: Adjustments & Variable Power
The next in our series about optical sights.
National 3-Position Sporter Air Rifle: High School Teams Win Big
The results of CMP's 2021 3P Air Rifle Sporter Championships are in!
Top 8 Keys to Minimizing Recoil
A gun's "kick" can overwhelm new shooters, so here are eight tips to help reduce the negative impacts of recoil.
Champion Target's Flash Clays: Shotgunner's Delight
Watch those clays bursting in air!
Car Camping: Seeing America On the Cheap
Take your family on an adventure that won't break the bank.