Handguns

What is the Recommended Age to Introduce Kids to Firearms?

By North America Outdoors / October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on What is the Recommended Age to Introduce Kids to Firearms?

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…

How a Cartridge Becomes Standardized

By North America Outdoors / October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on How a Cartridge Becomes Standardized

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…

Is There a Picasso in Your Gun Safe?

By North America Outdoors / October 12, 2025 / Comments Off on Is There a Picasso in Your Gun Safe?

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…

Stuck In a Rut? Time to Pivot and Progress!

By North America Outdoors / September 19, 2025 / Comments Off on Stuck In a Rut? Time to Pivot and Progress!

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…

The NRA Has Something for Everyone

By North America Outdoors / July 31, 2025 / Comments Off on The NRA Has Something for Everyone

American gun owners join the NRA for many reasons that pertain to their individual shooting sports activities, but all join for the common goal of the protection of their Second Amendment rights. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve…

3 Facts Regarding Rifling

By North America Outdoors / July 7, 2025 / Comments Off on 3 Facts Regarding Rifling

Understanding how rifling relates to using the proper ammunition will make any shooter a safer and more effective 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. ** Most people in the gun world have…

Beyond Basic Pistol: NRAs Concealed Carry Training

By North American Outdoors / March 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Beyond Basic Pistol: NRAs Concealed Carry Training

NRA’s CCW course teaches the nine-step sequence to learn—and practice—if you must draw your firearm in self-defense. by Heidi Lyn Rao It is important to recognize that your concealed carry journey does not end at getting your license or permit and taking an NRA Basic Pistol course. Your journey should take you to the next level—an NRA Concealed Carry…

Your Conceal Carry Journey Starts with NRA

By North American Outdoors / February 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Your Conceal Carry Journey Starts with NRA

Whether you are a new gun owner or an experienced marksman, exploring the multitude of training options from the NRA should be your first stop on your path to this goal. Your Conceal Carry Journey Starts with NRA – NRAWomen.com Congratulations on taking the next step in your personal protection journey with the decision to…

4 Ways to Achieve Handgun Success at the Range 

By North American Outdoors / July 22, 2024 / Comments Off on 4 Ways to Achieve Handgun Success at the Range 

Sometimes just knowing and following the basics is not enough. Here are things you can do to help bring the 5 Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting together. 4 Ways to Achieve Handgun Success at the Range – NRA Women.com There is no secret to becoming a better shot. All it takes is to practice the 5 Fundamentals…

Seen at the NRA Show: Women’s CCW Worn 3 Ways

By North American Outdoors / June 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Seen at the NRA Show: Women’s CCW Worn 3 Ways

If you carry concealed, check out these women-owned companies that stood out at the 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Seen at the NRA Show: Women’s CCW Worn 3 Ways – NRA Women.com The exhibit hall at the 153rd NRA Show had something for everyone. Women were especially catered to, with many women-owned businesses and other…