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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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The Importance of Shotgun Range Etiquette
Some advice from a six-time Olympic medalist on how to make yourself welcome at any range.
Gun Sights 101: Iron Sights, Pt. 1
We've talked a lot about how guns function. Here's how to make them really work for you.
Pistol Grip Shotguns: Great or Gimmick?
A staunch supporter of full-sized scatterguns takes another look at pistol grips.
Pistol Shooting Positions: Part II
Getting into pistol competition? Here’s what you need to know!
Wild-Game Recipe: Elk-Bourbon Meatballs
A zesty way to prove that wild game doesn't have to taste "gamey."
4 Movie Moments That Make Gun Owners LOL
Some firearms misconceptions that make us yell at the screen every time we see ‘em.
Throwback Thursday: Zane Grey
The story of Zane Grey, adventure novelist and storyteller.
Pistol Shooting Positions: Part I
Getting into pistol competition? Here’s what you need to know!
First Impressions: Birchwood Casey Gun Plumber Folding Handgun Tool
Be your own "gun plumber"...for pennies on the dollar!
Rising Shooting Star: Katie Zaun
This 15-year-old North Dakotan is just getting started!
What is "Point Blank Range"?
As with many phrases related to marksmanship, everybody uses it...not everybody knows what it really means.
Video Review: Hi-Point 1095TS 10mm Carbine
Reliable, made in America, super affordable: What's not to love?
4 Things to Know About the Basics of Reloading
Save money and have fun with this do-it-yourself hobby that lets you be in charge of every cartridge.
Suppressors 101: What You Should Know
There are many misconceptions in the media about suppressors. Steve Johnson sets the record straight, explaining exactly what it is that suppressors do.
There's Nothing Like Your First Gun
Take a walk down Memory Lane with us...
Fun Friday: Something City-Slicker This Way Comes
What's your count of all the things this writer managed to do wrong in just a few hours?
Henry Rifles: An American Classic
There is no more truly American firearm than the lever-action rifle...and Henry Repeating Arms is a sterling example.
Throwback Thursday: Nonhelema's Tale
A warrior woman of the Shawnee who left her mark on history.
First Impressions: Savage Model 64 Takedown
It even comes with an Uncle Mike's Bug-Out Bag!
Wild Turkey Dream Team: Mossy Oak & NWTF Combine Forces
A new partnership that's bigger than the sum of its parts.