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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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Sharpshooter Showdown: A Friendly Contest Among History’s Finest Snipers
Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Chris Kyle, Simo Hayha and Carlos Hathcock: Who would win?
Throwback Thursday: Canoeing With the Cree
Almost 100 years ago, two 18-year-olds paddled 2,250 miles across America. This is their story.
How To: Master Sight Radius, Sight Picture & Hold
Three simple things that affect your marksmanship with every shot.
NRA Online Hunter Education Program Reaches Over 100,000 Course Completions
This free, online course was developed to make it easier for new hunters to get into the field.
21 Million Reasons We're Thanking MidwayUSA's NRA Round-Up Program (& You)!
This round-up program from the retail giant has (with your help!) donated $21,000,000 to NRA-ILA's legislative efforts to date.
Family Destination: National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Celebrating all the wild roses of Texas.
Gun Manufacturing: Quality Control
Much more goes into ensuring a firearm is in safe working order than you even guessed!
Announcing Your Free Summer 2022 NRA Club Connection Magazine
Want to learn about how NRA Programs can benefit your shooting club and community?
Top 4 Most Important Active Firearm Safety Systems
A tutorial on the active safety systems you may find on a gun, and what they do.
NRA Family Favorites: June 4, 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.
Savage Arms Boosts Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors
Clay-target student athletes are the next generation of safe, responsible hunters ... and the booster club just grew by one!
NRA Statement In Response To Biden's Address
The National Rifle Association of America released the following statement on Thursday, June 2, in response to President Biden's address.
Video Review: Kimber Rapide Black Ice 10mm 1911 Pistol
This isn't your great-grandfather's 1911, but it's the one he would have wanted!
Important Safety Notice: FN 502 Tactical Handgun
FN is asking owners of FN 502 handguns within the affected serial-number range to stop using their pistols and immediately perform a function check.
Throwback Thursday: Lewis Wetzel, Legendary Frontier Scout
An edge-of-your-seat tale from America's frontier past.
Rising Shooting Stars: Jake Stine
This competitive shooter is as dedicated to giving back to the sport as he is to taking titles.
6 Things to Know About Caring For Your Tent
Take care of your wilderness shelter, and it'll take care of you.
What's the Difference Between Gas-Operated & Inertia-Driven Shotguns?
A semi-auto is a semi-auto, right? Not exactly. Each shotgun type has its pros and cons; here's what newbies need to know.
What is FITASC?
Well, for starters, one of the toughest clay target sports in the world...
Exzellent! American Junior Shotgunners Triumph in Germany
USA Shooting’s junior shotgun athletes earned six medals at the ISSF Junior World Cup.