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Go Retro with German Drillings and Vierlings

April 16, 2025

Add a new level of cool to your shooting with one of these historic but…

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What a New Gun Owner Really Wants to Know

April 15, 2025

STORY AND PHOTOS BY HEIDI LYN RAO What a New Gun Owner Really Wants to…

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Do You Have What It Takes to Become an NRA Firearms Instructor?

April 11, 2025

One of the best ways to support the 2nd Amendment is by becoming an NRA…

Antique flintlock pistol with carved grip.

What is a Damascus Barrel?

April 10, 2025

The intricate patterns, whirls, wavy lines, and light and dark areas make whatever is made…

Assorted handgun bullets and cartridges.

Bullet Weight Pros and Cons

March 30, 2025

Even bullets experience trends. Learn more about heavy vs. light loads to help you decide…

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5 Reasons to Become an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

March 23, 2025

By becoming an NRA Certified Instructor, you are not only protecting your own Second Amendment…

Double-barreled shotgun muzzle close-up.

How to Slug a Rifle Barrel

March 15, 2025

In possession of your grandfather’s old military rifle? Before you fire it, be sure you…

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Concealed Carry vs. Open Carry: Pros and Cons

March 12, 2025

If you live where you can carry either concealed or open, you must choose which…

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Beyond Basic Pistol: NRAs Concealed Carry Training

March 10, 2025

NRA’s CCW course teaches the nine-step sequence to learn—and practice—if you must draw your firearm…

Federal Power-Shok 00 buckshot shells.

4 Things You “Ought” to Know About Buckshot

February 28, 2025

If you are using buckshot for personal defense, it’s important to understand the differences between…