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.

3 Welcome Surprises of Concealed Carry

What the author thought were invisible hurdles to CCW turned out to be welcome surprises ... you may find the same!

11 Things You Need In Your Survival Kit

Nobody ever plans to get lost in the woods; it just happens...and it can happen even to experienced outdoors people.

Rising Shooting Stars: Benjamin Holliger

He made the Top 20 at the 2022 National Matches ... at the age of just 15. What are his secrets?

Fun Friday: Pulp Fiction "Pumpkin" Revolver

A Hollywood moment that subverts the "Chekhov's Gun" trope...or does it?

5 Reasons To Wear Ear Protection Even While Hunting

The face of hunting has changed, so the face of hunters ought to as well.

Video: Insider's Tour of Smith & Wesson's Performance Center

How does the S&W Performance Center take standard products from the company's offerings and tune them up?

Handgun Self-Defense: Move to Stay Alive

Here's why learning to move in a self-defense situation is so critical.

CCW: Buy the Best Holster You Can Afford

Sheriff Jim has some advice on your concealed-carry rig.

6 Reasons to Hunt Feral Hogs (Even If You're On the Fence About Hunting)

To start with, everyone who lives near feral pigs will thank you...but there's more. Lots more.

Basics of Shooting: Breath Control

Keeping your shots steady can be as natural as breathing...or not.

Doctor's Rx to Defeat 6 Summertime Health Hazards

Hot-weather hunting, hiking and shooting is fun...here's how to make it safer, too.

What You Need to Know About Rabies

Summertime is great, but unfortunately, it's also rabies season. Here's how to keep your family safe.

Less-Lethal Self-Defense Options

One gun writer's take on the "less-lethal" self-defense choices on the market.

How Do Guns Work? Lever-Actions

A classic American design, explained.

Throwback Thursday: Annie Oakley's Guns

She may only have been 5 feet tall, but this shooter's shadow is a century long.

Reviewed: Tisas Bantam Semi-Auto Pistol

A .45 ACP pistol made that’s made for everyday carry … but looks almost too good to put into a holster.

Shooting Fundamentals: Hold Control

Our simple tips for making every shot count.

Cool Outdoor Job: Natural Resources Pilot

How Joe Barber entered one of the most interesting outdoor jobs out there...and how you can, too.

How To Use a Topo Map & Compass

Learn the basics of finding your way with simple, foolproof tools.

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