NRA Family

NRA Family is NRA’s property for beginning shooters of all ages and their families, designed to provide a friendly, entertaining, informative introduction to the world of shooting and the outdoors.

Fieldcraft Friday: Natural Insect Repellents & Bug-Proofing Your Shelter

Our smallest adversaries in the backcountry are the most relentless. Here are some woods-wise ways to deter them.

Reviewed: Beeman XTREME VIPER Air Rifle

Want a simple, powerful, accurate, hard-hitting air rifle for destroying targets beyond 50 yards or for hunting small game? Give this rifle a look!

Throwback Thursday: Lewis & Clark Vs. Grizzly Bears

The explorers had never encountered anything quite like America's grizzlies ... and it fostered something like an obsession.

Sooner Or Later: Oklahoma Mountain Lions on the Rise

The "Sooner State" seems to be developing a native population of cougars.

First Impressions: Zeiss Pro-Series Tripod Kits

Correcting everything you never liked about a tripod ...

Civilian Marksmanship Program Awards $350K in Scholarships

Congratulations to all 127 scholarship winners ... and some tips for future scholars, too!

Reviewed: TriStar Raptor II Shotgun

If you're looking for a semi-auto that’s dependable, easy to handle, and built with beginners and value-minded shooters in mind, the Raptor II checks all the right boxes.

NRA Now Accepting Applications for Public Range Grants

"Our grants provide financial stimulus and recreational facilities for entire communities. We are incredibly happy to offer this program to make a positive impact for America’s target shooters."

NRA-ILA Petitions Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to NFA Restrictions on Short-Barreled Rifles

“The National Firearms Act imposes burdens on law-abiding gun owners that have no grounding in the text, history, or tradition of the Second Amendment,” said Doug Hamlin, NRA Executive Vice President & CEO.

3 For Flinching! Tips to Iron Out That Flinch

Flinching at a loud sound and recoil is a natural response, but you can overcome it. Here's how.

NRA Partners in Lawsuit Demanding "Red Flag" Public Hearing

John Commerford, Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), released the following statement announcing the legal action.

Leupold's "Project Hunt" Returns for 2025

This unique opportunity to have your hunt professionally filmed and produced has already created some masterpieces. Will yours be next?

NRA Praises Supreme Court Decision: Smith & Wesson v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos

The Court unanimously blocked Mexico’s attempt to bankrupt U.S. firearm manufacturers.

Throwback Thursday: Spanish "Ruby" Pistols of WWI

It's the most popular pistol you've never heard of.

Rising Shooting Stars: Logan Lucas

Some people are just born to break clays ...

Ammo Awareness: .22-250 Rem.

There’s a cartridge that vastly outperforms the civilian version of the 5.56, and that’s the .22-250 Remington.

NRA Family Fun: Donut Round Social Media Challenge, June 6 - 13

Now you know what that 13th donut in the "baker's dozen" is for!

First Impressions: BANISH 9 Suppressor with Micro Booster

All silencers reduce sound and recoil ... but they don't all actively work to keep your pistol running smoothly.

Do Father's Day the NRA Family Way (with Our Gift Guide)!

Tactical, practical picks for the Dad who’s always had your six!

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