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Ornate 20 gauge shotgun, 28 inches.

3 Things to Check Before Shooting an Older Shotgun

February 27, 2025

It is exciting to shoot any older shotgun, especially if it is 100 or more…

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Unleash Your Inner Cupid this Valentine’s Day

February 17, 2025

Choose a bow and join in the fun with a sport in which anyone can…

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Your Conceal Carry Journey Starts with NRA

February 17, 2025

Whether you are a new gun owner or an experienced marksman, exploring the multitude of…

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Understanding the Complex World of Chokes

February 9, 2025

By Heidi Lyn Rao UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEX Understanding chokes can be very perplexing unless you…

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Hunting Rifles: Make Mine a Double!

February 5, 2025

Now’s the time to pull the trigger—or two—and get that double rifle. Hunting Rifles: Make…

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My Close Encounter with One of the World’s Most Famous Rifles

January 31, 2025

The author describes what it was like to be up close with some of the…

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Knowledge is Power: Joining the Gun Conversation with Both Barrels

January 23, 2025

Educate yourself on as much firearm terminology as possible—both new and old—to keep yourself relevant…

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The Highs and Lows of Being an RSO

January 14, 2025

Being a Range Safety Officer can be fun and rewarding, but it also comes with…

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How To Teach “Dealing with Stoppages” in an NRA Basic Firearms Class

January 12, 2025

When teaching a new shooter how to deal with a stoppage, it is important to…

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4 New Year’s Resolutions for Firearm Instructors

December 31, 2024

Follow these tips to keep your training classes fresh and your reputation as a quality…