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Video Review: Staccato XL Double-Stack Pistol
This hammer-fired, competition-ready handgun is the epitome of "Go Big Or Go Home."
Fun Friday: Life at 68 Below Zero
Chinook winds, overturned boats, bear charges...and so many wonderful tales to tell!
Grandparent's Guide to Teaching Gun Safety
Grandparents make great mentors thanks to their patience and love. Here are six terrific tips to make it work for your family, too.
Throwback Thursday: Remington Cane Gun
No, it wasn't designed by 007's Q Branch...it's real.
Reviewed: Kimber Mako R7 Semi-Auto Pistol
The best seat at a poker table is the one that’s last to act ... and Kimber's Mako R7 is the winner in your hand.
Trigger Pull Weight: Is Lighter Always Better?
Short answer: It all depends on the shooter, the gun and its intended purpose. Complete answer: See below!
Terminal Ballistics & Stopping Power
What is stopping power, and what can the science of terminal ballistics teach us about it?
5 Reasons American Wild Turkeys Are Declining
Wild turkey populations hit a historic high nationwide in 1995, but have dwindled slowly since. Why?
Dr.'s Rx to Prepare Your Mind for Precision Shooting
The most important part of marksmanship isn't your equipment--it's you!
The Enduring Legacy of the Small-Game Hunter
“The hunt has begun! They have been given fair warning! If they get kilt, it’s their own fault!”
Video Review: Savage 110 Magpul Hunter
It's a 21st century platform that hunters can get behind in ways never before possible from a Savage factory offering.
Ammunition Science: Bullet Construction
And yes, we do mean bullets (not cartridges)!
Why (& How) You Should Learn To Shoot One-Handed
These techniques are less-than-perfect solutions, but so are all emergency defensive scenarios.
Throwback Thursday: The Catfish That Provoked an Indian Attack
Hook, line and sinker.
NRA School Shield Grant Program Now Accepting Applications for School Security Projects
The 2022 application period for the NRA School Shield Grant Program opens now.
5 Key Factors For Choosing Your Gun Instructor
Here's how to pick the firearms trainer who can teach you what you need to know, now.
Your Handy Gun & Optic Pre-Hunting Checklist
You may be ready, but is your equipment?
NRA Foundation Grants $252,000 for Ammo to USA Shooting
Working together to remedy an unexpected and critical shotgun ammunition shortage facing the USA Shooting Team.
Rising Shooting Stars: Kaitlin Benthin
This 16-year-old phenomenon is a perfect example of the sportsmanship, talent and can-do attitude that makes champions!
Field-Judging Deer For Dummies
Should you take the shot or not?