ROAMING THE WOODS AND WATERS, CREATING MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME
Now considered a serious and much-loved rifle caliber, the evolution of this cartridge has been anything but smooth. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** The .270 Winchester (.270 Win) is turning 100…
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If you are heading to the range, you should have the necessary tools to ensure your rifle is ready for opening day. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** For many of us,…
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The author, an experienced huntress and markswoman, had the rare and unique opportunity to help guide her son on his first Texas Nilgai hunt. Texas, where I live, is a unique sportsman’s paradise. Not only do hunters have an opportunity to hunt most of the game species in North America, but Texas is also home…
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We all know what it is like trying to complete a project and constantly being interrupted by the phone, co-workers or even our kids. All of us at one time or another have said, “It’s so loud in here, I can’t even hear myself think!” If you have ever said or thought this, your concentration…
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NRA Certified Instructors are ambassadors for the NRA. If you are a student, here are four ways to recognize when your instructor is putting his or her best foot forward. When you visit a gun range, one thing you will notice is there usually is no shortage of firearms instructors. There may be business cards…
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Spending my entire adult life in a career introducing people to firearms and hunting and teaching the safe and proper use, storage, and handling of fire- arms, one of the most frequently asked questions is, “What is the best age to introduce my kids to firearms?†The answer, without hesitation, is NOW! As parents, we…
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Some of today’s most popular cartridges started out as “wildcats,” but thanks to SAAMI, are now produced as safe, standard and commonly available rounds. One of the first things new gun owners notice when they are looking to purchase their first firearm is the seemingly endless number of caliber options to choose from in the…
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We’ve all read stories of priceless artifacts—usually works of art or original historic documents—discovered in pawn shops and garage sales. But as the author discovered, valuable firearms are also hiding in plain sight. Have you ever imagined going to a typical garage sale in your neighborhood and leaving with a $10 painting that caught your…
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Six-time Olympic medalist Kim Rhode is living proof that determination and preparation can take you anywhere—even to the podium at the world’s biggest stage. Known for her remarkable achievements in skeet and double trap, Kim has carved a place for herself in a sport where it was once a rarity for women. But her story…
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I first met Kim Rhode in 2005, when she had proudly won three Olympic medals, her first one at just 17 years of age. 1996 Atlanta—Gold in Double Trap; 2000 Sydney— Bronze in Double Trap; and 2004 Athens—Gold in Double Trap. Kim was a featured celebrity at the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Expo (1992-2008).…
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