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Hunting guides have very diverse job descriptions. They are trackers, skinners, butchers, cooks, horse wranglers and good listeners. Above all, a hunting guide is responsible for the safety of his or her clients. There are many factors that put hunting guides and hunters' lives in peril. Rugged terrain, inclement weather, and dangerous animals are all factors for which hunting guides must plan. Read More
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EAA/Girsan recently unveiled their game-changing MC14 T Tip-Up™ Pistol, presenting an exceptional solution for women, individuals with disabilities, older adults, and anyone struggling with racking a conventional handgun. With its ingenious Tip-Up™ barrel design, this pistol simplifies the loading and unloading process, delivering great usability and a high capacity in a carry-size package. Complete with an ambidextrous safety, an accessory rail, and the versatility of single/double action functionality, the MC14 T sets a new standard for personal defense. Experience a new level of convenience and reliability. Now available! Starting at $498
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Ammunition built specifically for personal defense needs continues to be a high priority among first-time firearms buyers. The Winchester Defender line of ammunition is the most comprehensive lineup of technology driven products in the industry with more than 20 offerings combined in the pistol, shotgun and rifle categories. Read More
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We use the word "ballistics" a lot, but it's a very broad term—it really just means "the science of the motion of projectiles in flight" and "the study of the process within a firearm as it is fired." In short, it covers all the "stuff" that happens to a bullet. Read More
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It should go without saying that firearms instructors must put their students first when conducting shooting classes. Toward this goal, there are five common mistakes instructors should avoid: failing to learn the common makes, models, and calibers of current firearms; failing to continue their firearms training and education; failing to recognize their business as a small business: failing to be professional: and failing to make their class all about the student. Read More
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Terminal performance is how a bullet or other projectile reacts, and the ability of it to stop a human threat or take down an animal. In other words, hunters rate a bullet's terminal performance in how quickly a projectile kills game animals. Soldiers, law enforcement officers and responsible citizens in self-defense situations rate terminal performance on how quickly a projectile neutralizes a threat. Read More
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The blogosphere is replete with forums for lefties and the many subsets of lefties—including southpaw shooters. While many of the discussions are a worthwhile read just for the dozens of suggested work-arounds implemented by this closely bonded community, we're here to tell you that the firearm industry appears to be increasingly accommodating to the needs of this once "left-out" demographic. Read More
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It seems sometimes as if there's a new cause being assigned to a month on a monthly basis, doesn't it? Underwater Basket Weaving Month may still have a long way to go, but August marks a month that really means something to you and to America: National Shooting Sports Month! Read More
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Merge beautiful scenery and shooting sports into one ultimate vacation at one of these luxurious nature resorts. If crunchy leaves, pumpkin spice and blasting clays set your heart a flutter, we already did all the digging on the best locations for a fall family trip or romantic getaway. Read More
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The Biden administration recently confirmed that it is withholding federal funding from elementary and secondary schools that have hunting or archery programs. The administration claims it is doing this under the cover of its interpretation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), legislation the NRA opposed. Read More
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While August is National Shooting Sports Month, that doesn't mean the fun and learning has to end when the calendar flips to September. The shooting sports are made up of a HUGE group of people—millions! There are more people involved in the shooting sports than camping or golf, and nobody considers confining those activities to a single month. Read More
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Today's NRA Woman has a choice between hammer-fired semi-automatic pistols and striker-fired semi-automatic pistols. Hammer-fired guns have been around since the 1800s. These early hammer-fired guns were single-action revolvers. The single-action revolver soon gave way to the double-action revolver. Read More
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You head to the gun range for a day of shooting. You have your handgun. You have your targets. What else could you want? How about putting your shots where you want them to go on your target? This is done by achieving proper sight alignment and proper sight picture. Read More
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One of the most popular firearm announcements of 2023 so far was the SIG Sauer P365-380 Rose—which we reported here. World champion shooter Lena Miculek collaborated with the gun maker to harness her experience, her journey, her bravery, to create the all-new ROSE brand, designed to help encourage and inspire women to take on the responsibility of their own personal safety through education, training and community. Read More
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If you tell the truth, you never have to worry about keeping your story straight. That's what a Pennsylvania woman learned after she was shot in the leg by a homeowner after she broke into her home, allegedly to retrieve her belongings. Read More
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