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The first question folks often have when stepping up to a shooting bench with a handgun for the first time is, "Will this hurt?" or, "How hard does this thing kick?" Concerns about handgun recoil are perfectly justified for new shooters since it's human nature to steer clear of activities that make us physically uncomfortable. 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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There are many benefits to using a .22-cal. firearm when conducting firearms training. This is especially true if you are training a beginner shooter who has never used a firearm. Most new shooters have no problem starting out with a .22 caliber. In fact, they are usually relieved that you have a small-caliber option for them to start with. Read More
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Famed author Robert Ruark made the phrase "use enough gun" everyday hunting lexicon in his 1966 book, Use Enough Gun: On Hunting Big Game. In his book, he relates the stories of his African safaris and the importance of matching your gun to the game you are pursuing. This is not only important for safety, but to prevent wounding loss of game. Read More
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Anyone who has ever conducted handgun training can tell you that it can be just as challenging for the instructor as it can be for the student. No two students are the same. Each has his or her own set of challenges, be it poor techniques, lack of confidence, or fears. Just as each student is unique from other students, an instructor is a unique, and differs from other instructors. Read More
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NRA Women congratulates one of its own, Karen Mehall Phillips, Director of Communications for NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum (NRAHLF), on her Honorable Mention in the Professional Outdoor Media Association's Pinnacle Awards. Read More
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In the twilight of last summer, just as I boarded a flight, I glanced down at my phone to see four missed calls from Frankie, a good friend in Los Angeles. I hurriedly called back. "He's dead," she shrieked. "He's dead, and I need to learn to protect myself." Read More
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There's deer hunting, and then there's trophy deer hunting. Sitting in a treestand over a food plot hoping to shoot a doe for the freezer is a very different game than locating a trophy buck, trying to figure out his pattern, watching him over multiple seasons, attempting to outsmart him at his own game and hoping for a bit of luck when it all comes together. Read More
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For big game, my preferred firearm is usually a handgun. My wife prefers a rifle. Many people hunt big game with shotguns. No matter what platform you favor, unless you've been shooting and maintaining that gun regularly during the off-season, now is the time to make sure both it (and you) are ready for the autumn hunting season. Why? Read More
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Nearly two-thirds of the way into 2023 Springfield Armory continues its rollout of new firearms, this time with a .22 LR rimfire bolt-action rifle that will turn heads. Offered in both wood-stocked and synthetic-stocked versions, the Model 2020 Rimfire family is a potential heirloom. Read More
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Early in 2023 The Headrest Safe Company introduced one of the most unique and practical items we've come across—a safe built into a car's headrest. Yes, it's an aftermarket universal headrest that uses a two-post headrest (which is most of the cars on the market). Contents are quickly accessed via a biometric lock reader and keypad. Read More
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It seems strange to be talking about wool clothing in July, when much of the country is hunkering inside close to air conditioning grates, or trying to keep cool by wearing as few layers as possible. But Sitka Gear's new Core Merino Collection has us fantasizing about the crisp, early morning fall air as we climb into our blinds in anticipation of taking our first game of the season. Read More
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With a score of 2396-171X, Kim Rowe of Wadsworth, Ohio, is the 2023 NRA High Power Rifle Mid-Range National Champion. For her victory, Rowe received Patriot Minuteman Championship plaque, a gold-tone National Championship Medallion and a $200 check from the NRA. Read More
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What would you do if you arrived home at 1 a.m. and discovered four would-be burglars in your home? That's exactly the scenario a Philadelphia woman was forced to deal with when she returned to her apartment. After a confrontation with the men in which the woman feared for her life, she drew her firearm and shot two of them. Read More
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