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Cool Jobs: Marine Patrol
On the water with the Marine Patrol.
Video Review: Mauser M18 Bolt-Action Rifle
Mauser reliability at a budget price.
Armed by Architecture: How Better Design Got Me to a Gun Range
“We wanted an inclusive destination—nonthreatening, everyone’s invited."
Throwback Thursday: Lewis Wetzel, Legendary Frontier Scout
An edge-of-your-seat tale from America's frontier past.
Your Handy Gun & Optic Pre-Hunting Checklist
You may be ready, but is your gun and optic?
Family Destination: National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Celebrating all the wild roses of Texas.
Old Colt SAA Revolver & the U.S. Border Patrol: A Legacy
If only this gun could talk.
What is FITASC?
Well, for starters, one of the toughest clay target sports in the world...
2 Venison Recipes (Your Kids Will Actually Eat)
We promise: no meatloaf.
3 Shotgunning Tips For Beginners: Body Position
Here's how to position your body with your shotgun to boost your success.
What is an Ogive Profile?
Here's what that means, and why you should care.
How to Tell Puddle Ducks From Diving Ducks
And no, it's not just about where you'll find them.
Fun Friday: "The Revenant" EDC Kit
How much better off would Hugh Glass have been if he'd had these five things in his EDC kit?
Rising Shooting Stars: Allison Henry
JROTC shooter, honor-roll student and ambassador for the shooting sports...all before her 18th birthday!
Top 3 Budget-Friendly Spotting Scopes
Spotting scopes are an investment; here are three of the wisest ones we've found.
Throwback Thursday: Audie Murphy, WWII Hero & Movie Star
From the battlefield to the box office, Audie was a true American hero.
8 Things to Know About Your Camp Axe
It's the outdoorsperson's most useful tool.
How to Choose the Right Concealed Handgun Carry Position
Our five-point checklist to determine whether or not you’ve found the proper carry position for your firearm.
NRA Youth Ambassador: Mentor a New Hunter, Reap Rewards
NRA Youth Ambassador Hannah Ventura explains why you should take a newbie afield.