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When new neighbors moved in behind me, I did what I usually do—knock on their door with a bottle of wine. After the usual chit-chat, she asked what I did for a living. I told her I'm a freelance writer and an NRA-certified Firearm Instructor. She told me that she inherited a Henry lever-action rifle from her grandfather and recently purchased a small handgun for everyday carry. Read More
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When it comes to ammunition for personal defense, the Winchester Silvertip Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) is a time-tested, proven round. Winchester Silvertip technology provides threat-stopping power across a wide variety of calibers and bullet weights. The engineered jacket profile is designed to ensure reliable functioning, precise accuracy and consistent expansion. Winchester Silvertip is available in a 20-round pack size. Read More
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NRA Women congratulates pro shooter Jessie Harrison for her record 16th Ladies World Speed Shooting Championship title, which has set a record for the most titles of any female shooter in the sport. The event took place April 26-30 at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama. Read More
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Mother's Day is a time where we usually focus on what we can do for our mothers. I want to flip that focus and talk about what we mothers can do for others. We often read articles about how to best get women interested in firearms and their safe use. Read More
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Every gun owner should know the 4 Rules of Firearm Safety, and we should continually reinforce them. But there are some other rules for safety that should also get attention. These are rules about protecting ourselves long term if we engage in shooting sports, hunting and other range-related activities. Read More
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A man sped through a parking lot near a birthday party where children were at play. The adults asked him to slow down, but the two-time convicted felon was enraged by the request. He returned to the party, armed with a rifle. He began firing into the crowd when an armed woman drew her own firearm and fatally shot the attacker. Read More
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When you take a series of shots at a paper target, the holes your firearm just put there are called "groupings." As a defensive shooter, your goal is to get your grouping no larger than the size of your fist, right in the bullseye. Read More
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In Troubleshooting Your Target: When You're Shooting Left, I addressed one of the two most common shooting errors—left-side placement. In this article, I will address the other most common shooting mistake— right-side placement errors. Read More
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There are few things more frustrating than to see a predator chasing deer right through your hunting area. In the common case of coyotes, there's a simple solution: Most of us will just shoot the coyote. When the predator is a stray or lost dog or a pack of dogs, however, the situation is much more complicated. Read More
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I get a lot of satisfaction out of butchering a deer, turkey or duck myself. I can cut the meat exactly how I like it. I can separate the different cuts according to what my family likes best. I can trim every last shred of silverskin off if I want (which no butcher will ever bother with) and examine every roast for stray hairs. Read More
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If you're looking to start hunting black bears over bait, there are a few things you need to know to get off on the right foot—there's a learning curve to this, and it's not as simple as throwing out a box of stale doughnuts and waiting for a bruin to cruise by. Read More
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If you shoot or hunt, you no doubt have heard the words "Pittman-Robertson" bantered about as it relates to conservation funding. But if you've ever wondered what impact that legislation actually translates to for outdoor and hunting activities, here's some welcome information in from the firearm industry trade association... Read More
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Every time we NRA Women read about a new "girl gun group" starting up, we smile. It validates our mission and encourages more women of all ages and backgrounds to come together to celebrate their Second Amendment freedoms. Read More
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Henry Repeating Arms has announced a limited-edition series of 50 "Team Jack" rifles to raise funds for the Vancouver, Washington, family of 14-year-old Jack Troxel to provide financial relief for past and ongoing medical expenses. Read More
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Springfield Armory has become of today's most well-known manufacturers of 1911 pistols, offering an expansive collection of the revered platform in multiple calibers. Now the company has announced another to its line up with the release of the 1911 Operator 9mm. Read More
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