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Outdoor Careers: Wildland Firefighter
What is it really like to be on the fire line, breathing the smoke and feeling the heat?
Reviewed: Umarex Legends M1A1 "Tommy" BB Gun
A historical, fully automatic, look-alike BB gun that is fun to shoot is within your grasp. Look no further than the Legends M1A1 for a nice display piece that churns out BBs blazingly fast!
How Do Guns Work? Single-Shot Mechanisms
For many people, a single-shot gun is their first gun. Here's how they work.
Fun Friday Forwards From Friends: Outdoor Fact or Outdoor Fiction?
Was that e-mail forward true...or an April Fool's?
Mission Accomplished: Henry Donates Over $1Mil for Silver Anniversary
They did it! Over one million dollars have been donated courtesy of Henry's Guns for Great Causes Program.
Throwback Thursday: Battle of Fallen Timbers
A tornado hit the woods...and then things got really messy.
5 Public-Range Party Fouls
This NRA-certified instructor has seen it all, and then some. Here's what NOT to do.
MidwayUSA: Developing Ranges Today (To the Tune of $900,000K!)
MidwayUSA Foundation's ongoing dedication to the shooting sports can't be disputed.
Gun Barrels: How Does Rifling Work?
Rifling is one of the most important innovations in firearms technology.
Do You Have to Break-In a New Defensive Handgun?
Answer: Depends on if you don't mind a few "surprises" down the line...
Doctor's Rx to Drown Dehydration
Dehydration is more than a deep-down body thirst ...here's what you need to know.
8 Mistakes Shooters Make to Miss the Mark
We're all human; here are eight mistakes that trip up even pro shooters sometimes.
Reviewed: Federal's .22LR Punch Defensive Ammunition
The ammo giant turns an underpowered cartridge into a contender.
Rising Shooting Stars: Katie Blankenship
What started as an after-school activity to support her hunting passion turned into a passion all its own.
NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum Supports Hunters for the Hungry Programs in 2023
In 2022 alone, the Hunters for the Hungry organizations provided almost 1.6 million pounds of game meat to individuals and food banks!
Silhouette Shooting: Fun for the Whole Family
The sport may have come to us by way of Mexico, but Silhouette is now an all-American pastime, too.
Throwback Thursday: Frederic Remington, Capturing the American West
The story behind those iconic images of America's disappearing frontier.
Cool Jobs: Wildlife Filmmaker
Talk about a cool career! Is it for you?
Top 4 Most Important Active Safety Systems
A tutorial on active safety systems, and what they do.
How to Shoot Shotgun Slugs Accurately
Here's how to get the best performance from your slug gun.