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3 Self Defense Secrets: Controlling the Light
One of the most effective personal defense strategies is to leave your attacker in the dark...literally.
What Does "Brandishing" a Gun Mean?
Here's what you need to know about this self-defense topic.
10 Advanced Handgun-Training Terms You Should Know
You'll hear these in the classroom and on the range, so it's good to know them.
Throwback Thursday: America's Navajo Code Talkers
America's best "secret weapon" of World War II wasn't an arm at all...it was our Native Americans.
Long-Range Shooting for Beginners: 6 Things I Learned
It's both easier and harder than I thought.
How to Field-Dress a Game Bird
Don't miss the most delicious part of the harvest with these tips.
Reviewed: Heritage Barkeep Revolver
Get ready for your new favorite budget revolver...and some bartender jokes!
Shotguns For Beginners: Henry's Single-Shot Scattergun & Champion's Wheelybird
To get the best start, get the best equipment.
How to Buy a Used Gun: 5 Tips
Purchasing an affordable used gun is a great option for American families.
Video Review: KelTec P15 Semi-Auto Pistol
With a 15+1 capacity, this slimmer-than-slim striker-fired handgun is perfect for invisible on-body concealed carry.
Masterpiece! 2022's NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest Winners Announced
You must see to believe these stunning works of art depicting America's game animals, created by our youngest citizens.
A Doctor's Prescription for Hunting Injuries
Hunting as a sport is safer than golf, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared for the occasional "ouch."
I Found This Old Gun. What's it Worth?
So you were digging around in your long-since-passed grandpa’s attic when you uncovered a dusty trunk. Inside, there’s a gun! What's it worth?
Our Top 5 Favorite Hunting Apps
It's like having a Farmer's Almanac and an expert hunting guide in your pocket.
Cool Jobs: Scrimshander
Sandy Brady's engraved gun grips, knives, billiard balls, cue sticks and jewelry can be found in collections around the world.
Great American Outdoor Show's Friends of NRA Banquet, Wall of Guns, Returning in 2023
With 650,000 square feet and over 1,000 exhibitors, your favorite outdoor show is the can't-miss family-friendly event of February!
How to Make Venison Snack Sticks & Sausages
Here's what to do with those less-than-prime game-meat cuts...your family will love 'em!
Train Like You Hunt: Realistic Practice Tips
Never mistake sighting-in for real practice. Here are the tips to set you up for success in the field!
Pistol Shooting With Physical Challenges
Whatever your physical challenge, you still have a right to self-defense.
Throwback Thursday: D-Day, the French Resistance & a “Hedgehog”
During WWII, so much depended upon "a tough little animal that even a lion would hesitate to bite."