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Celebrate Ruger Day on 10/22 with a Collector's Edition 10/22
October 22 is a day for Ruger fans to share their favorite Ruger stories, take their Ruger firearms out to the range, visit their retailers to add to their Ruger collections and celebrate Ruger's history of almost 75 years.
How to Rack a Semi-Auto Pistol Slide
Next in our "no such thing as a stupid question when it comes to gun safety" series, here are the basics of racking a pistol's slide.
First Impressions: Savage 110 Trail Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle
This brand-new, do-all hunting rifle comes with one of the best stocks currently produced.
Optics Terms Defined: Red-Dot, Resolution & More
In this particular case, "Twilight Factor" has nothing to do with vampires (and that's a promise).
Video Review: Springfield Model 2020 Redline Rifle
Gone are the days of hunters chopping up military surplus arms to take into the deer woods!
What to Expect From an NRA Hunter Education Course
Even if you've never picked up a gun before, NRA Hunter Education will give you everything you need to know for a safe hunt!
First Impressions: Riton 3 TACTIX EED Reflex Sight
Sick of cleaning gunk off your red-dot? So is Riton!
Throwback Thursday: Meet John Henry Pruitt & the Trench Heroes of WWI
American bravery in the first World War was writ large and small, and punctuated with buckshot and bullets.
5 Tips to Drop Deer Where They Stand
If you have the chance to keep your quarry from running, take it! Here's how to maximize your chances.
First Impressions: Weatherby Orion .410-Bore Side-by-Side Shotgun
New side-by-side shotguns can be hard to find ... we expect this one will become an instant classic!
Optics Terms Defined: Ocular Lens and Parallax
The specific terms that people use to describe optics can be confusing. Here's the quick vocab lesson you were looking for!
How to Grip a Handgun: Do's and Don'ts
A critical part of gun safety is simply knowing how to properly hold your handgun.
3 CCW Ideas for Active Lifestyles
Hiking, biking and horseback riding ... with the right concealed-carry setup, safety and comfort go hand-in-hand.
Nominate a Local Hero as the 2023 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
The officer chosen for this award will be recognized at a future meeting of the NRA Board of Directors, receives an engraved firearm from GLOCK, and has their story told in the NRA Official Journals.
First Impressions: ScentLok BE:1 Grinder Treestand Pack
Because your backpack is much stinkier than you know ...
Register Now for Public-Land Christmas Tree Permits
Yes, we're bringing up Christmas before it's even Halloween. Will you forgive us if we tell you about $5 trees?
Throwback Thursday: World War I's "Cousins" Unite
A mere century earlier, America and Britain were at war. But by 1915, the family feud was over.
NRA Family Events: Smith & Wesson Grand Opening (Ft. Silencer Central!)
Coming this weekend: S&W's Grand Opening will be held on October 7, 2023 in Maryville, TN!
3 Firearm Modes of Operation (& How They're Powered)
It's very common for those unfamiliar with guns to misunderstand how their operating systems work.
Video Review: Savage Arms 1911
Its blueprint may be over a century old, but the Savage 1911 is back to the future!