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Shotgun Basics: 3 Types of Shotshells (& Why It Matters)
Selecting the appropriate shotshell for your intended use is critical for both efficacy and safety.
Throwback Thursday: Wally Johnson, the Last Ivory Hunter
In 1937 Mozambique, elephants were so overpopulated that people were dying. There, Wally Johnson made his legend.
Rising Shooting Stars: Aidan Cole
This young man's Silhouette career is already casting a big shadow!
Shotgun Lead: Getting Out in Front
Dropping a moving target with your scattergun is a totally different game than aiming at a steel gong, and it all starts with "lead."
What Does Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer Really Look Like?
Not all deer infected with CWD look sick. Here's what you really need to know about this nasty prion disease.
NRA Family Entertainment: The Remington Podcast
From tech talk to deep-dive duck-hunting discussion, this new family-friendly podcast instructs and entertains.
10 American States with Official Firearms
Did you know that seven U.S. states have officially designated state rifles, and that three more have officially designated handguns?
Safety Notice: IWI Issues Recall on Carmel Rifle
IWI will correct these recalled firearms at no cost to the customer. Please check here to see if yours is affected!
How It's Made: Wooden Gunstocks
It's not quite as simple as a 2X4 and a lathe ... not at all.
First Impressions: Taurus 917C Pistol
What’s better than the legendary, long lasting and extremely popular Taurus 92? How about a compact version that holds 18 rounds?
Fun Friday: Winchester Mystery House
Whether it was a labor of love or of fear, the Winchester House's mazes of madness and mystery delight visitors even today.
Henry Repeating Arms: Supporting First Responders' Children
On National First Responders Day, Henry presented $25K to the First Responders Children's Foundation.
Throwback Thursday: How Handguns Shaped World War I (& Vice-Versa)
As the face of war changed, so did the guns we used to fight it: a look at the necessity that mothered inventions.
First Impressions: Elite Survival Systems' CCW Mini Backpack
Mini backpacks are in style in a big way ... and this one turns a trend into self-defense!
Please Don't Do These 6 Things at a Public Range
It's all about gun safety, courtesy towards others and also gun safety. (Yes, we said it twice!)
Video Review: Silencer Central Buck 30 Suppressor
From the minds of the Buck Commander team, right to your door!
NRA Family Entertainment: Jim Shockey's Novel, "Call Me Hunter"
One of the world's most famous outdoor writers penned a fictional thriller ... with a "good guy" hunter protagonist, of course!
NRA Range Development & Operations Conference To Be Held in Denver, CO in 2024
This conference is designed to educate range operators to identify issues associated with range development, environmental concerns and safety.
Gunstocks: What Do All Those Terms Mean?
Cast, drop, pitch ... they all affect shootability and accuracy, so it's important to understand them.
First Impressions: Smith & Wesson Response Pistol-Caliber Carbine
This brand-new offering from S&W is ready when you are!