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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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Self-Defense Tips: Living In "Condition Yellow"
It's not about fear; it's about awareness.
4 Tips To Choose a Defensive Handgun
The brass tacks of what can be a complex choice.
Family Destination: Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks
A uniquely American experience.
How to Create An Irresistible Food Plot
Plant food now, harvest deer later!
Fun Friday: 10 Tricked Out Guns
From ingenuity to elegance, these guns are cool.
Outdoor Industry Career: Shooting Instructor
Creating the next generation of law-abiding gun owners.
Throwback Thursday: Great Johnstown Flood
It was the tremendous tragedy...was it a natural disaster, or a manmade catastrophe?
Why You (Yes, You) Need Basic Gun Training
Three trainers, three questions, three more reasons to learn gun safety from a pro.
Top 6 Gun & Gear Trends 2020
Here are the top six trends to watch from this year's just-concluded SHOT Show.
Traffic Stops: What CCW Citizens Need to Know
It has been said that an armed society is a polite society. And nowhere is that more important than when dealing with law enforcement.
Gun Manufacturing: Browning vs. Bluing
Here's the nitty-gritty on an essential process that protects your gun.
Industry Spotlight: Avian-X
Wild turkeys and waterfowl beware: This family-owned business is calling all the shots.
Home Defense With Henry's Lever-Action .410-Bore Shotgun
Is the "lowly lipstick cartridge" enough for armed home defense?
5 Bug-Out Bag Essentials
What's in your bug-out bag?
Is a 20 Gauge Enough Gun for Turkey Hunting?
You've been told that in order to take a turkey you have to bring the heaviest-hitting guns and loads...but is it true?
8 Things Nobody Told You About Hunting
Here's why you should give it a try.
NRA Family Editor's Picks: Valentine's Day 2020
Here's what to get the Second Amendment lover in your life!
4 Ways Having a CCW Made Me a Better Person
Having a concealed-carry permit can change you...for the better.
Throwback Thursday: The Ohio Sportsman Murders
A true-crime tale that will send a chill down your spine.
How To Pattern a Shotgun
It's like zeroing-in, only for your scattergun (and yes, you really should do it).