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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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Secrets of Handgun Grip
Here's why that "perfect" gun might not be working out for you.
Outdoor Careers: Wildland Firefighter
What is it really like to be on the fire line, breathing the smoke and feeling the heat?
Terminal Ballistics & How to Choose the Right Ammunition (Pt. 2)
Ammunition science offers all the answers.
Archery: Kids Love It!
Get 'em started young! Check out these options for getting your kids into archery.
Video Review: Springfield Armory XD-S Mod.2 9mm Pistol
Purpose-built for CCW, this 9mm pistol is making waves.
6 Things To Do Before Deer Season Starts
Getting ready for whitetail season can be a family affair with these six simple tips.
A Cat Named Bob
Learn all about these mysterious wild cats.
Kids and Dove Hunting: How Young Is Too Young?
Tips on how to know when a youngster is ready, and how to ensure it’s a positive experience.
Fun Friday: "Army of Darkness" EDC Kit
Hail to the King, baby.
NRA Youth Shooting Sports Ambassador Kaleb Rulon Reviews: Ruger's PC Carbine
Ruger's new 9mm carbine has a new fan...are you next?
Throwback Thursday: Jim Bridger, the "Other" Mountain Man
Thanks to "The Revenant," you know the story of Hugh Glass. But do you know the rest of the story?
Teaching My Grandson to Shoot
Times, clothes and customs may change…but this bond does not.
How to Keep Shooting Fun For Beginners
Parents and grandparents are in for a lot of enjoyment when their kids get old enough to begin learning to shoot.
Defensive Handgun Training: 3 Critical Fundamentals
Regardless of how you are learning to defend yourself with handgun, you need to master what one famous trainer called the Combat Triad.
How Terminal Ballistics Helps You Choose the Right Ammunition
Terminal ballistics helps you determine which cartridge is best for you and your gun.
Video Review: Thompson/Center T/CR22 Rifle
A suppressor-ready rimfire rifle with some interesting twists.
Follow-Through: Accuracy’s Finishing Touch
Want to hit more bullseyes or break more clays? Practice staying in shooting mode until after the shot is fired.
All About the Owl
Whooo...whooo...whooo...who are you?
Early Birds: Late-Summer Wingshooting
It’s commonly known that hunting season kicks off with the opening of dove season on September 1.
Fun Friday: Hunter Superstitions
“Don’t ya think it’s about time to break down and buy another cap?” I asked my elk-hunting buddy Dave as we readied our gear for another trek up a Colorado mountain.