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Throwback Thursday: Roger Bacon
This Thirteenth-Century philosopher helped usher in the age of gunpowder in the West.
NRA Hunter Education Free Online Course Now Available in North Carolina
“The NRA developed this free online course with one main goal in mind: to make it easier for new hunters to get into the field.”
Review: Air Venturi Dust Devil BBs End Ricochet Worries
These innovative BBs just boosted shooting safety to a whole new level.
Video Review: Ruger MAX-9
Microcompact for ultimate concealability, but with a surprising ammo capacity!
Riflescopes: Adjustments & Variable Power
The next in our series about optical sights.
National 3-Position Sporter Air Rifle: High School Teams Win Big
The results of CMP's 2021 3P Air Rifle Sporter Championships are in!
Top 8 Keys to Minimizing Recoil
A gun's "kick" can overwhelm new shooters, so here are eight tips to help reduce the negative impacts of recoil.
Champion Target's Flash Clays: Shotgunner's Delight
Watch those clays bursting in air!
Car Camping: Seeing America On the Cheap
Take your family on an adventure that won't break the bank.
Remington's 870: America's Favorite Shotgun
Eleven million sold (and counting!)...
Cool Jobs: Hunting Outfitter
Could this be the "cool job" for you?
Throwback Thursday: Sherman's March to the Sea
Psychological warfare or retaliation, this Civil War maneuver left scars you can still see.
Video: Important Crossbow Safety Tips
American Hunter Executive Editor Adam Heggenstaller offers some crucial do's and don'ts.
Hog Hunting With Tactical Gear
How to use your favorite rifle or carbine on something other than paper.
Home Defense is a Family Affair
Involve the whole family in your emergency preparedness plans-you won't regret it.
13 Ways to Take Outdoor Photos Like a Pro
Time fades memories, but one surefire way to relive past hunts and hunting accomplishments is through photographs.
Handgun Self-Defense: Move to Stay Alive
Here's why learning to move in a self-defense situation is so critical.
Video: How to Make Your Own Jerky
It's delicious and nutritious...and easy to do!
This One's For Mr. Wootters
How the author "accidentally" wound up with three matching Ruger Number Ones.
MidwayUSA Foundation: Donate With Confidence for Youth Shooting Sports
"Through the the support given by the MidwayUSA Foundation, I was also able to get a scholarship to college and even a start to my career.”