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Muzzle Brakes, Flash Hiders & Compensators: What They Can (And Can't) Do
Each of these terms describes a device to put on your muzzle...but what's the difference?
NRA Family Favorites: September 24, 2022
We love our readers ... and we also love to read! Here are some of our favorite stories from around the whole family of NRA publications this past week.
Video Review: Stoeger STR-9C Semi-Automatic Pistol
This popular striker-fired handgun has been perfected for deep concealment ... at a very affordable price.
Higher Education for Juniors Who Love Hunting & Shooting
Five factors to consider when you're making your college applications.
Henry Guns For Great Causes: $50K to Shadow Warriors Project
Private contractors serve America in wartime, too. Henry Repeating Arms and Shadow Warriors Project won't forget.
First Impressions: Barnett Slingshots
Might your family enjoy slingshotting? Stranger Things have happened ...
Throwback Thursday: Aldo Leopold, Father of Modern-Day Wildlife Management
"After seeing the green fire die, I sensed that neither the wolf nor the mountain agreed with such a view."
Winchester Model 70-35 Air Rifle: Big-Bore Bliss
Lewis and Clark used an air rifle to hunt big game, and so can you!
Why You Should Take Low-Light Defensive Handgun Training
Take the guesswork out of the proverbial "shot in the dark."
Negligent Discharge: 4 Most Likely Shooter Mistakes
We’re not saying “accidental discharge,” because guns don’t fire on their own. Here are the four times you should take extra care.
How to Teach a Kid To Love Hunting
That first experience can make or break the sport of a lifetime.
460 Juniors Learn Gun Safety & Marksmanship at 2022 CMP Rifle Camps
These young competitors enjoyed an American camp tradition in summer 2022. What did you do on your summer vacation?
A Doctor's Rx For Hunting-Related Eye Injuries
Eye protection isn't just for the range. Here's what you need.
NRA Family Favorites: September 17, 2022
We love our readers ... and we also love to read! Here are some of our favorite stories from around the whole family of NRA publications this past week.
Budding Outdoor Writers: OWAA Student Photo Contest And Norm Strung Youth Writing Awards!
The Outdoor Writers Association of America announces the opening of the 2022 Norm Strung Youth Writing Awards as well as the second annual OWAA Student Photo Contest.
Attention: Sauer 100 6.5x55 SE Caliber Rifle Recall
A specific barrel batch in caliber 6.5x55 SE, which is used in the SAUER 100 model, is being recalled as a precautionary measure.
6 Ways to Avoid Being a "Whitetail Widower"
A "whitetail widower" is someone who gets left behind while their wife has all the fun.
First Impressions: Butler Creek Featherlight Minimalist Sling
Tired of adjusting your rifle's sling every time you bend over or twist? Yeah, us too.
8 Best 9mm Concealed Carry Pistols of 2022: Which One is "You"?
Our columnist harvested a bumper crop of 2022's best CCW-ready guns ... which one would you pick?
Throwback Thursday: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Remember, remember, "The Witch of November."