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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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Dogs for Home Protection
What you need to know about selecting and training a personal-defense dog.
Throwback Thursday: Colt's Peacemaker
This legendary firearm is practically a member of the author's family.
Color Wheel: Shooting Lens Tints & Why They Matter
Your eye protection can also enhance your shooting experience. Here's how.
NRA Family Vacations: Rocky Mountain National Park
Beautiful weather, gorgeous fall foliage and the elk rut...who could ask for anything more?
+P Ammunition: What Higher-Pressure Ammo Means to You
What you need to know about cartridge pressure.
COVID Forces 2021 Rifle/Pistol Nationals Cancellation
Sadly, the pandemic claims another hotly anticipated event.
Allergies Outdoors: What You Need to Know
Allergies stink, but they're worse if you're caught unprepared in the backwoods.
Guns 101: Rifles, Shotguns and Pistols
Everything you wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask.
Gun Barrels: How Do They Work?
It's a little more complex than "magnets"...
The .25 Automatic: Why?
This tiny cartridge has been the butt of jokes for decades. Does it deserve them?
Video: Safe Gun Storage
Here are the options available; which one is right for you?
14 Awesome ATV Safety Tips
Make the most of your time off-road.
Throwback Thursday: Battle of Fallen Timbers
A tornado hit the woods...and then things got really messy.
Throwback Thursday: Battle of Fallen Timbers
A tornado hit the woods...and then things got really messy.
Reviewed: Rock Island Armory AL22 Revolver
A winning wheelgun for old hands and new ones alike.
Reviewed: Rock Island Armory AL22 Revolver
A winning wheelgun for old hands and new ones alike.
Top 5 Reasons to Get Into Muzzleloaders
Why this 15th-century technology is still relevant today.
3 (Totally Avoidable) Backcountry Close-Calls
The author made these mistakes ... so you don't have to!
Doctor's Rx To Stay Safe From Wild-Game-Borne Diseases
The doctor is IN...and he's got the scoop on CWD, Tuberculosis and more!
Doctor's Rx To Stay Safe From Wild-Game-Borne Diseases
The doctor is IN...and he's got the scoop on CWD, Tuberculosis and more!