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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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What You Need to Know Before Buying Optics
What all those numbers mean...and what they mean to you.
Savage Arms Aims For Zero With Great Nor'easter Shooting Event
The Aiming for Zero Great Nor'easter shooting competition is for a wonderful cause.
3 Things You Do That Make You a Target For Crooks
Want to make a criminal smile? Do these things...
Surviving Extreme Cold-Weather Conditions
10 tips to avoid cold-weather injuries.
Gun Safety: Damascus-Barreled Shotguns
The history and safety concerns of Damascus-barreled shotguns.
America's Weirdest Natural Destinations: Do's and Don'ts
Four cool places to visit with your family...and one you shouldn't.
When Should You Call For Search & Rescue?
How quickly you summon first responders can determine survival, but calling for help unnecessarily has serious consequences.
Wow! Is This the Next World Record Velvet Mule Deer?
We'd make a funny comment here, but we're still too awestruck.
Fun Friday: 5 Weird Wildlife Facts
They sound like tabloid headlines, but these crazy wildlife facts are totally true.
Collegiate Opportunities for NRA Families: Gunsmithing at Piedmont Tech
Gunsmithing is a rapidly growing field--don't miss out!
Defensive Shotgun Accessories: What Do You Need?
Jim Wilson weighs in on what's just extra weight.
First Impressions: Federal HammerDown Lever-Gun Ammunition
Federal Premium introduces the venerable lever gun to the 21st century.
Laser Sights: Red vs. Green
It's more complex than "stop" versus "go."
Conservationists Capture 19-Foot Python, Footballs to Follow
What happens when the invasive species happens to have lovely leather? This.
Conservationists Capture 19-Foot Python, Footballs to Follow
What happens when the invasive species happens to have lovely leather? This.
Why You Should Take Low-Light Defensive Handgun Training
Take the guesswork out of the proverbial "shot in the dark."
Why You Should Take Low-Light Defensive Handgun Training
Take the guesswork out of the proverbial "shot in the dark."
Sandhill Cranes: "Ribeye of the Sky"
Graceful, elegant and…delicious? Yes!
Sandhill Cranes: "Ribeye of the Sky"
Graceful, elegant and…delicious? Yes!
Gun Safety Tips: Bore Obstructions
An important but little-addressed gun-safety topic.