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Why is the AR-15 So Popular?
In short: They’re reliable, accurate, infinitely versatile and the ultimate kit gun.
Outdoor Industry Career: Police & Military Dog Trainer
How to help the "Thin Blue Line" and a leash intertwine.
5 First-Timer's Firearms Fears (& How to Overcome Them)
It's normal to be a little intimidated. Here's why you shouldn't worry.
What is Rifling Twist Rate?
You hear a lot about it...so what does it mean?
Take a Defensive Handgun Course
Getting the proper training is crucial to your self-defense strategy.
Video: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Winchester Ammo
This venerable ammunition line has a colorful history and a bright future.
How to Read the Wind
Some rules of thumb to get you started.
Hunting Plains Game With My Daughter
One does not simply shoot a trophy kudu bull...you have to earn it.
Getting My Daughter Ready to Hunt Plains Game
The author's and his daughter were to celebrate her high-school graduation with a hunt in Africa. Here's how he prepared her for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
5 Crazy Things Only Outdoors People Get to See
Some of it’s explainable, some of it’s mistaken, but none is indoors.
Mentor a New Hunter, Win Big With Savage Arms
Taking a new hunter out in the field is its own reward, but...how about $12K in prizes, too?
How to Treat Hypothermia
In the conclusion to our three-part series, we describe how to reverse the effects of hypothermia.
Throwback Thursday: The Mystery of Cahokia
They were an entire native culture, one that flourished in North America’s heartland a thousand years ago.
Rising Shooting Star: Levi Henrichs
Helping to break a Guinness World Record was just the beginning for this young dynamo.
How to Mount a Scope in 6 Easy Steps
A precise scope mount can make all the difference on the range and in the field.
Video: How to Draw a Gun With Your Weak Hand
How to protect yourself when your dominant hand is out of commission.
How to Score a Whitetail Trophy
What do all those numbers mean when you're measuring antlers?
Wild-Game Recipe: Zero-Degree Stew
When the temperature goes single-digit, this venison recipe will put the fire back in your belly.
Over/Under Shotguns for Every Budget
There's a stackbarrel for every need...and every wallet.
Safety First: Basics of Pistol Shooting
To have that lifetime of fun with firearms, you FIRST must ALWAYS follow the NRA’s Gun Safety Rules.