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How to Rid Your Child of a Fear of Nature

Sat, 11/03/2018 - 08:10

Children and adults alike have irrational fears of that which they don't understand, especially when it comes to the creepy crawlies. The USFWS has provided some helpful tips on how to overcome the fear.

America's Weirdest Natural Destinations: Do's and Don'ts

Fri, 11/02/2018 - 05:13

Four cool places to visit with your family...and one you shouldn't.

How to Introduce Senior Citizens to Shooting

Fri, 11/02/2018 - 03:47

America's population of seniors is growing...and vulnerable. Let's not forget them.

First Impressions: MOJO's Spoonzilla Motion Decoy

Thu, 11/01/2018 - 05:06

I don't always hunt spoonbills, but when I do...

Throwback Thursday: Slingers, History's First Snipers

Thu, 11/01/2018 - 04:36

Make no mistake, the ancient sling was no slingshot...and it was definitely not a toy.

What a Family Gained at Gunsite Academy

Wed, 10/31/2018 - 08:47

A father's perspective on what he and his teenage daughters learned at Gunsite Academy.

Should You Pattern Your Home-Defense Shotgun?

Wed, 10/31/2018 - 04:08

Recently, I’ve received several letters from readers asking if they should “pattern” their home defense shotguns...

5 Simple Steps to Bust Your Shooting Slump

Tue, 10/30/2018 - 03:52

It happens to every shooter, whether competitive, tactical or hunter: You hit a slump...

3 Weeks Left to Apply For NRA's Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors Program

Tue, 10/30/2018 - 03:44

A golden opportunity for pro-2A youth to make their voices heard.

Guns & Loads for Self-Defense Against Animals

Mon, 10/29/2018 - 05:42

Lions, tigers and bears? More like rabid foxes, snakes and...OK, bears.

10 Hot Cold-Weather Hunting Togs For Women

Mon, 10/29/2018 - 03:22

Here are just a few items that might come in handy on one of those bitter cold days waiting for the perfect buck to arrive...

Concealed Carry: 3 Things Women Can Teach Men

Sat, 10/27/2018 - 08:43

A dispatch from the distaff.

Fun Friday: 9 Things You Didn't Know About Bats

Fri, 10/26/2018 - 08:21

Bats may look scary, but they're actually fascinating critters.

Review: The Gunbox, Safe Yet Accessible Gun Storage

Fri, 10/26/2018 - 03:46

This might just be the safe gun storage that's right for your family.

Throwback Thursday: Guns of 1861

Thu, 10/25/2018 - 11:07

One hundred fifty years ago, the United States was a country rapidly splitting in two, with both North and South quickly moving to acquire arms for the inevitable conflict. Both the Union and the Confederacy had only the tools of the past war immediately available as they first came to conflict.