Sisterhood Outdoors: Your Instant Firearms Family

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NRA Women and all women Second Amendment supporters around the country are living in a great time. There are numerous organizations at our disposal whose goal is to introduce us to firearms, offer a variety of outdoor activities to try, and to teach us how to safely and properly carry a firearm for self-defense purposes.…

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Stuck In a Rut? Time to Pivot and Progress!

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Getting out of a rut is not as hard as it seems. Simply change what you are doing! ** 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. ** Getting “stuck in a rut†is one of…

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BERETTA TURNS 500 YEARS OLD!

By Heidi Lyn Rao Beretta holds the distinction of being the longest running and oldest active firearms company in the world. Not only is Beretta the oldest firearms company in the world, but it is also one of the oldest and most continuously running companies in the world. There is only one reason why a…

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The Stock Market: Wood, Synthetic or Laminated?

Close-up of a rifle scope mounted on a wooden-stock rifle.

Choosing a new rifle? Besides purpose and caliber, your stock material can be a factor. Here are the pros and cons of each. ** 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. ** Hunters and shooters…

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Kinetic Energy, Hydrostatic Shock and Knockdown Power

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What is the truth about these three concepts? Do they really exist or are they just talking points? ** 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. ** You may have heard the terms knockdown power,…

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UNDERSTANDING SET TRIGGERS

By Heidi Lyn Rao Set triggers are a very unique type of firing system that can be found on older and contemporary rifles as well. Originating in Europe, set triggers were common in the 1700s in flintlocks, 1800s in percussion caps, and the 1900s in bolt, break, and lever action firearms. In the U.S., set…

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Understanding Single-Stage and Double-Stage Triggers

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Knowing the difference between the two triggers and understanding how they operate will help you become a better shooter. ** 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. ** Rifles usually have either a single-stage trigger…

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What Makes a Good Cartridge?

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Whatever the intended application, research the ammunition you plan to use, because that it what ultimately delivers the desired outcome. ** 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. ** Without cartridges, a firearm is nothing…

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