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Throwback Thursday: When "Into the Wild" Worked
Hollywood movies aside, Dick Proenneke proved that a lone man can survive Alaska's brutal beauty.
Injured in the Wilderness: Doctor's Rx
Accidents happen. Here's what to do when they happen miles from medical care.
You Did It! MidwayUSA Foundation's $200K Giving Tuesday
Two months ago, we put out the call to NRA Family readers ... and boy, did you ever respond!
5 Improvised Shooting Rests For Rock-Solid Accuracy
Here's how to translate your pinpoint benchrest aim into field conditions...and it's easy!
Rising Shooting Stars: Tactical Mia
On the range, she's the exception to the exception ... and we think she'll prove to rule.
4 Best Concealed Carry Positions: Pros Vs. Cons
If you'd like to carry your defensive gun concealed, here are the four best choices for how to do it.
How Do Guns Work? Semi-Automatic (Self-Loading) Mechanisms
We break down how semi-automatics work.
Throwback Thursday: What's a Sten Gun?
On D-Day, the Sten gun served as a drum while the bagpipes played the soldiers ashore.
I Found This Old Gun. Should I Sell It?
Found, inherited, won...should you sell or keep that old gun?
Video Review: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5” OSP in 10mm Auto
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range with the 10mm Auto-chambered XD-M Elite 4.5” OSP!
Caught in a Staredown: What to Do
Uh-oh! The animal you're hunting saw you ... but you might still have a chance if you follow these tips.
3 Self Defense Secrets: Controlling the Light
One of the most effective personal defense strategies is to leave your attacker in the dark...literally.
What Does "Brandishing" a Gun Mean?
Here's what you need to know about this self-defense topic.
10 Advanced Handgun-Training Terms You Should Know
You'll hear these in the classroom and on the range, so it's good to know them.
Throwback Thursday: America's Navajo Code Talkers
America's best "secret weapon" of World War II wasn't an arm at all...it was our Native Americans.
Long-Range Shooting for Beginners: 6 Things I Learned
It's both easier and harder than I thought.
How to Field-Dress a Game Bird
Don't miss the most delicious part of the harvest with these tips.
Reviewed: Heritage Barkeep Revolver
Get ready for your new favorite budget revolver...and some bartender jokes!
Shotguns For Beginners: Henry's Single-Shot Scattergun & Champion's Wheelybird
To get the best start, get the best equipment.
How to Buy a Used Gun: 5 Tips
Purchasing an affordable used gun is a great option for American families.