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How to Have a Wild—but Safe—Time in America’s National Parks

June 13, 2026

Some of the greatest vacation destinations are our national parks, which are the envy of…

Silver Turtles: A Camping Delicacy

May 31, 2026

Like a lot of people who love nature, I’ve spent most of my life outdoors.…

4 Essentials for a Successful Camp Cooking Experience

May 31, 2026

June is National Great Outdoors Month, and that means it is time to go camping!…

3 Pieces of “Expert” Advice New Gun Owners Can Ignore

May 29, 2026

If I were to give advice to any new gun owner on purchasing a first…

What’s So Special About ‘Specials’?

May 24, 2026

Semi-automatic pistols are today’s reigning king of self-defense guns. When I teach the NRA Basic and Instructor…

Gun Stocks: Which Wood—You Choose!

May 10, 2026

The stock is the first thing you notice about a rifle. Here’s why the wood…

Terminology Wars: Seasoned Firearms Instructors vs. Younger Students

May 8, 2026

With each generation, archaic phrases can seem like a whole new language. If you are…

Houston, We Have NRA Members!

April 26, 2026

More than 73,000 members gathered in the country’s fourth most-populous city to celebrate their Second…

Welcome In! NRA Women New Energy Brunch Brings More Women into the 2A Fold

April 24, 2026

Now in its 13th year, the NRA Women New Energy Brunch, which highlights NRA’s outreach…

From Hawaii To Houston: Finding Fab Female NRA Firearm Training on the Mainland

April 16, 2026

Frustrated in their search for next-level instruction on the Big Island, two women journey 3,800…