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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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Video Review: Springfield Armory Echelon Semi-Auto Pistol
Self-defenders just got a commission for the upper echelon, courtesy of Springfield.
NRA Family Fun: Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Weekend
The weekend of July 28 to 30 has been officially proclaimed as “Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Weekend” in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Throwback Thursday: Sam Walker, Sam Colt & the Texas Rangers
It's a tale of two Sams, and without it, the story of America would have been very different.
First Impressions: Barnett "King Rat" Slingshots
Sixty years ago, David Barnett faced down the king of all the rats and triumphed ... and you can, too!
Doctor's Rx: Outdoor Families' Ideal First-Aid Kit
What does a doctor bring into the backwoods with him in case of emergency?
One Man, Two Archery World Records
In the hunt for Sitka blacktails, it's all about fair chase for bowhunter Chuck Adams.
Wild Table With Savage Arms: Dandelion Fritters!
They may be a plague on your lawn, but they're a treat on your table!
Leave No Trace With ALPS Mountaineering’s LNT80 Trash & Firewood Hauler
You may be there to take more than photographs, but you don't have to leave anything but footprints.
Launching 2023: Springfield Model 2020 Rimfire Rifle
This is an heirloom-quality rifle pretty enough to sit in your safe, but rugged enough to stay by your side all the time.
Autumn is Coming! Are You (& Your Gun) Ready?
It may be the dog days of summer now, but the deer days of autumn are on their way. Be ready with our guide!
First Impressions: Riton 5 PRIMAL 10x42 ED Binocular
The "ED" stands for "extra low dispersion," and that stands for longer, better hunting in the stand!
Video Review: Colt Anaconda Revolver
This second-generation .44 Magnum wheelgun offers an amazing range-time experience for self-defenders and hunters.
Ensuring Tree Stand Safety: Protecting Hunters in the Great Outdoors
The greatest injury risk to hunters is falling from a tree stand ... and that risk is preventable. Here's how.
Throwback Thursday: Lewis & Clark Vs. Grizzly Bears
The explorers had never encountered anything quite like America's grizzlies ... and it fostered something like an obsession.
NRA Family Fun: Attending a Civil War Reenactment
It's an immersive experience that connects you to America's history like no other.
7 Steps for a Safe Campfire
Know how to build and extinguish a fire ... both skills just might save your life!
Second Amendment Scholarships: Houston Safari Club Foundation Tops $3Mil!
Majoring in Wildlife Management, Range Management, Biology or Wildlife and Fisheries Science? HSC may be able to help!
5 Tips to Help a Beginner Want to Keep Shooting
It's easy to get someone to the range...here's how to keep 'em coming back.
5 Biggest Mistakes Concealed Carriers Make
Taking charge of your own safety comes with some responsibilities.
First Impressions: Slide Headrest Safe
If you ever need to leave your handgun in your vehicle, it's important to do your best to prevent its theft.