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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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How to Choose Your Child's First Rifle
There's no one-size-fits-all solution, but here are four things to consider.
Camper's Dream "Gun": Crosman American Classic .22 Air Pistol
Your barefoot summer adventure companion is here!
Camping Cutlery: Best Blades for Campout Success
Having the right tools at hand can make or break your outdoor adventure!
How to Align Your Iron Sights
Aiming is a fundamental of marksmanship, and encompasses two elements: sight alignment and sight picture.
5 Reasons Squirrel Hunting is Perfect For Families
Why is squirrel hunting tailor-made for families? I'm so glad you asked!
How to Keep Your Gundog Healthy
Hunting dogs have it better when it comes to health. Here's how to make sure it stays that way.
MidwayUSA Named Official Sponsor of 2023 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits
The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce MidwayUSA as the official sponsor of its 2023 Annual Meetings & Exhibits to be held in Indianapolis April 14-16.
3 Self Defense Myths That Just Won't Go Away
I don’t mean to sound like an old grouch—really I don’t...
Old Sheriff's Funniest Felon FAILs
We like to call these "critical failures in the victim selection process."
CMP's Junior Rifle Club: Join for Gun Safety, Marksmanship & Fun!
“In 2023, we hope to keep introducing the sport as a unique, fun and safe way to compete with your friends!"
Throwback Thursday: When the Seminole Attacked
The tale of the Cape Florida Lighthouse Attack.
5 Sighting-In Mistakes to Not Make
Here are five mistakes NOT to make next time you go to the range to zero that rifle or slug gun.
How to Take Wildly Terrific Wild Turkey Pix
Here's how to hunt thunder chickens with your camera...and take great "trophies"!
Cool Outdoor Career: State Service Forester
“In the future, I believe women foresters will no longer be considered a rarity; I can see that day coming."
Physical Therapist's CCW Advice: Strong-Side Hip Carry
Some ideas for arranging your CCW rig to stay comfortable and healthy.
How Do Guns Work? Break-Action & Double-Barrel Triggers
How the fire control systems of more "traditional" long guns work.
Launching 2023: ALPS OutdoorZ DEADQUIET Shield Bino Harness
Many a hunt has been foiled by noisy fabrics, so why not keep your binocular rig dead quiet?
NRA’s Great American Outdoor Show Welcomed Over 200,000 Attendees in 2023
Enthusiastic crowds of hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen and women gathered at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA.
Your Very Own Public Cabin
Here's how to find a great cabin for hunting...or just a weekend vacation with the family.
Throwback Thursday: Great Johnstown Flood
It was the tremendous tragedy...was it a natural disaster, or a manmade catastrophe?