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Video Review: Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter
It's a centerfire, it's a muzzleloader, it's a slug gun...it's everything you need in one.
5 Sure-Fire Training Drills For Your Concealed-Carry Pistol
Here's how to get the very most out of your pocket pistol.
Field-Judging Deer For Dummies
Should you take the shot or not?
Be the Envy of the Campground
Glamour camping items are also great for emergency situations.
Fun Friday: 3 Incredibly Creepy Outdoor Legends
Just in time for Halloween: Three nightmare campfire tales with just an element of truth.
9 Best Budget Home-Defense Shotguns
Home defense doesn't have to be expensive; here's proof!
Throwback Thursday: Mary Jemison, "White Indian"
An authentic, first-hand account of life on the American frontier from more than 250 years ago...
NRA's Choice in Coolers: Cordova
Need an awesome cooler that has the 2A in its DNA?
What Do Women Want? NRA Women's Wilderness Escape, Of Course!
Women want adventure, excitement and a challenge.
Help Curb Invasive Species This Fall With Wild Spotter
You can be the eyes and ears of the USDA with this free program.
How to Sharpen an Axe
A sharp axe is a safe axe.
Video Review: Rock Island XT 22 Magnum Handgun
Everything you love about a 1911 and nothing you don't.
How to Buy a Used Gun (Or Any Gun, Really)
It's a great way to save money...if you're careful and well-informed.
How to Track Game
You made the shot…what do you do now? Tracking is an often-overlooked element of hunting, but being able to track game that has been shot is an absolutely critical skill for all hunters.
5 Great Survival Guns
Versatility, reliability and adaptability are key here.
Family Destination: Olympic National Park
Ocean, rainforests and snowcapped mountains...all in a day's drive.
Fun Friday: Spooked! Famous Boot Hills
For this #FunFriday, let's check out the final resting places of some famous American icons.
Cool Outdoor Job: Hunt Club Owner
A husband-and-wife team, the Ballous live a dream.
Throwback Thursday: St. Clair's Big Defeat
Custer's defeat at Little Bighorn looks like a birthday party in comparison.
Old School: How to Read a Compass
When Murphy's Law has Murphied your GPS, here's what to do.