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5 Sighting-In Mistakes to Not Make
Here are five mistakes NOT to make next time you go to the range to zero that rifle or slug gun.
How to Take Wildly Terrific Wild Turkey Pix
Here's how to hunt thunder chickens with your camera...and take great "trophies"!
Cool Outdoor Career: State Service Forester
“In the future, I believe women foresters will no longer be considered a rarity; I can see that day coming."
Physical Therapist's CCW Advice: Strong-Side Hip Carry
Some ideas for arranging your CCW rig to stay comfortable and healthy.
How Do Guns Work? Break-Action & Double-Barrel Triggers
How the fire control systems of more "traditional" long guns work.
Launching 2023: ALPS OutdoorZ DEADQUIET Shield Bino Harness
Many a hunt has been foiled by noisy fabrics, so why not keep your binocular rig dead quiet?
NRA’s Great American Outdoor Show Welcomed Over 200,000 Attendees in 2023
Enthusiastic crowds of hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen and women gathered at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA.
Your Very Own Public Cabin
Here's how to find a great cabin for hunting...or just a weekend vacation with the family.
Throwback Thursday: Great Johnstown Flood
It was the tremendous tragedy...was it a natural disaster, or a manmade catastrophe?
Launching 2023: KelTec R50 Rifle
Because KelTec doesn't just think outside the box ... they deny that there's a box at all.
8 Questions to Ask Your Gunsmith Now
Ask the right questions before getting work done on your gun.
Compete in IDPA, Build Practical CCW Skills
Become a better handgunner with International Defensive Pistol Association competitions.
How to Diagnose (& Fix) Failures to Feed and Fire
Keep your muzzle pointed downrange, keep your finger off the trigger, and keep this article handy!
Cool Jobs: Young Adult Adventure Writer
Writing and outdoor adventures go hand-in-hand.
NRA Challenges ATF Brace Rule
This NRA-backed and supported lawsuit challenges the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) unlawful rule on stabilizing braces.
How to Choose the Best Turkey-Hunting Shotgun
It's almost Thunder Chicken Time! Do you have the right shotgun?
Throwback Thursday: Audie Murphy, WWII Hero & Movie Star
From the battlefield to the box office, Audie was a true American hero.
How to Choose the Right Leather Holster
Here's what to look for when you're seeking the right retention device for your handgun.
Reviewed: Taurus TX 22 Compact Pistol
Learning the basics on a simple yet reliable gun is priceless, and Taurus does not disappoint.
GAOS Magic: The Great American Outdoor Show's Family Fun
This storied event is more than a gun show ... it's a nine-day jubilee for hunters, shooters and outdoorspeople.