NRA Family
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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Video: How to Draw a Gun With Your Weak Hand
How to protect yourself when your dominant hand is out of commission.
Safety First: Basics of Pistol Shooting
To have that lifetime of fun with firearms, you FIRST must ALWAYS follow the NRA’s Gun Safety Rules.
Fun Friday: "Guardians of the Galaxy" EDC
What would Rocket Raccoon carry?
USA Shooting Juniors Collect 21 Medals, 4 World Championships!
Eight different athletes won 12 rifle medals in all five Olympic events.
Throwback Thursday: Marcus Hanna, Singular American Hero
Only one man has ever received the Congressional Medal of Honor AND the gold Lifesaving Medal...
Want More Henry Lever Guns? Here They Come!
The legendary manufacturer of lever-action rifles expands its facilities to meet demand.
3 Methods of Barrel Rifling: Pros vs. Cons
Each barrel-rifling method has benefits and disadvantages. Here's what they are.
Reviewed: Bushnell Elite 4500 Riflescope Line
Bushnell understands what shooters really want ... clear and simple.
Smith & Wesson Issues Safety Recall on M&P12 Shotgun
Please read the following important safety notice!
Wild-Game Recipe: Zero-Degree Stew
When the temperature goes single-digit, this venison recipe will put the fire back in your belly.
Gun Safety: Ammunition Maximum Range
Being aware of the maximum range of your gun/cartridge combination is critical.
How Gun-Mounted Lasers Can Make You a Better Shooter
Have disappointing accuracy results got you seeing red? Try a gun-mounted laser to improve your shooting skills.
Attending a Concealed-Carry Course: What to Expect
Here's what author Chip Gross experienced when obtaining his concealed-carry permit in Ohio.
Fun Friday: 3 (Really Embarrassing) Outdoor Stories
Anonymous, but not apocryphal: It's all true...not that we'd admit it.
5 Reasons You Want a Lever Gun (Even if You Don't Know it Yet)
The lever-action rifle is experiencing a renaissance. Here's why you want in on it!
Throwback Thursday: "Black Bart," the Gentleman Bandit
He didn’t look like a Wild West desperado, and didn’t act much like one either...
Video Review: Hi-Point C9 Pistol
We review this workhorse handgun designed to fit into any family's budget.
6 Ways To Safely Store Your Firearms
Which option is best for your family?
Bass Pro Shops Founder Launches Happy Fishin' Contest for Kids
Some truly incredible prizes (and a lifetime of enjoyment) await participants!
The Very Serious Business of Keeping Shooting Fun
Let's bring back the joy of safe target shooting just for fun.