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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.

Video: Difference Between Centerfire & Rimfire Ammunition

You'll hear and read these two terms used constantly to describe your gun's ammo. Here's what they mean.

Throwback Thursday: Afghani Jezail Rifle

With their sinuous stocks, elaborate embellishment and remarkable accuracy, these handmade flintlocks still control a corner of history.

Beating Heart of Winter: Great American Outdoor Show Returns February 1-9!

It's the world's largest outdoor show ... never mind the frost and snow!

CCW Minute: Low-Round-Count Drills with Becky Yackley

NRA Women's Becky Yackley walks you through a practice drill that maximizes your concealed-carry readiness while burning as little ammo as possible.

Video How-To: Mounting the Rifle

There's a trick to accuracy with your long gun, and NRA Training Counselor Larry Quandahl reveals how it's done.

Why Do They Do That? 19 Deer Behaviors Explained

If you spend enough time watching whitetail deer, you're going to have some questions. 

Throwback Thursday: 150 Years of Colt's Single Action Army Pistol

This simple, reliable design is a blueprint for survival ... both the firearm's, and that of its wielder.

Throwback Thursday: Savage Arms Model 99

What does it take to create a lever-action rifle that shoots as well today as it did 127 years ago?

Video How-To: Sight-In Your Rifle

Most scoped commercial rifles can "outshoot" the shooter ... but only if you sight them in properly. Here's how.

Wild Table with Savage Arms: Smoked Bison Brisket

Know how delicious beef brisket is? Many people think bison is even better. Why not try it and see?

Video Review: Marlin Dark Series Model 1895 Lever-Action Rifle

Marlin's Dark Series of lever guns brought the venerable platform into the 21st century, and the Model 1895 is no exception.

CCW Minute: How to Grip a Pistol

Silent, sage-like and short: Here's how to properly grip a semi-auto, in 60 seconds!

Watch NWTF's "Doctor Tom" on Fall Turkey Hunting

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and America's favorite game bird is front and center!

Video Review: Ruger American Gen II Standard Bolt-Action Rifle

It doesn't just look cool, it is cool. Here are the rest of the reasons it's our NRA Gun of the Week!

Home-Defense Minute: Defensive Shotgun Setup

Can you use an unmodified field shotgun for home defense? Yes. Is it the best solution? No. Shooting Illustrated's Kevin Creighton explains.

Watch Leupold's Project Hunt Winner: Straight & Narrow

When life hits hard, you hit back harder. “Straight and Narrow” shares the story.

Video Review: Winchester Xpert Bolt-Action Rifle

Nimble, accurate and feather-light, Winchester's Xpert rimfire is sure to delight.

CCW Minute: How to Safely Reholster Your Handgun

How do you reconcile Rule #1 of gun safety with the need to reholster your defensive gun? Here's how!

How to Hunt Deer: Stands, Decoys, Calling & More

Hoping to bring some venison home to your family? Here are some how-tos for beginners from the National Deer Association.

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