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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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Camp Woodie: A Summer Camp For Junior Waterfowlers (and More)
Looking for a great kids' summer camp? Read on!
Fun Friday: Moose, Skunk and Pepper Oil
A night when all of the jokes were at the author's expense.
6 Reasons To Take Your Child Hunting
The best way to preserve the sport you love is by educating the next generation about the value of pursuing game.
NRA Family's "Rising Shooting Star" Cheyenne Dalton Wins Lyman Sponsorship
We called it! She's a winner all the way.
Throwback Thursday: Samuel Colt, Master of Invention
Read about how one man created some of the world's most innovative firearms.
To Build a Fire
Jack London's protagonist made some mistakes. Here's how to avoid them.
How Do Guns Work? Self-Loading Mechanisms
We break down how semi-automatics work.
Survival & Home-Defense Carbine Rifles 101
When it comes to self-defense, don't overlook these "mini rifles."
Your Very Own Public Cabin
Here's how to find a great cabin for hunting...or just a weekend vacation with the family.
First Aid In the Field
Don't let yourself be unprepared to render first aid if your adventures will take you out in the wilderness.
Video Review: Springfield Armory Saint Victor AR-15
Looking for a victor? Always bet on a Saint!
Collecting Firearms: NRA Antique Condition Descriptions
Interested in becoming a gun collector? Here are some basics.
How to Introduce Your Family to the Clay Games
A day shooting clay games with the family may be the best day ever. But if you're new to it, here are a few things you should know to ward off a fiasco.
Why Millennials Should Get Involved With Shooting
Talkin' 'bout the next generation.
NRA Country's Sold-Out Great American Outdoor Show Celebration
Here's why GAOS is a can't-miss for music- and gun-loving families!
What NRA Women REALLY Want For Valentine's Day
Want to score points on the day all women want to be spoiled?
Throwback Thursday: Red Cloud, Sioux Warrior
Meet the man who held the Great Plains in thrall.
3 Hot Gun & Gear Giveaways Happening Right Now
You had me at "giveaway."
Pocket Pistol Practice (Doesn't Have To Be Punishment)
How to make getting proficient with your pocket-carry CCW less painful.
Should You Get Involved When a Stranger is Attacked?
Wanting to help is basic human nature, but getting involved without knowing all the facts can be hazardous.