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Not all guns have external safety mechanisms, but if yours does, it's important to understand how it works.
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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.
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.
Gun Safety & Alcohol Don't Mix!
Here's why alcoholic beverages should wait until after the guns are put away ... no exceptions!
NRA Gun Safety Training Brings Families Together
Recognized the world over, NRA training offers a safe, supportive entry to your family’s favorite new hobby.
Ammo Awareness: .260 Remington
Did you know that there was a near-perfect 6.5 Creedmoor ... before it was 6.5 Creedmoor?
3 Gun-Handling Fictions (That Are Actually Facts)
The very foundation of gun safety lies in accepting these metaphorical concepts as bedrock fact.
How to Read a Ballistics Table
Don't be intimidated! All the work has been done for you.
NRA's Rules of Gun Safety Explained
Whether you're new to firearms or have been shooting for decades, the rules of gun safety simply cannot be repeated often enough.
Video How-To: Choose the Best Ammunition for Your Gun
It's a bit more complicated than just checking the markings on your gun's barrel. We explain!
Ammo Awareness: 8mm Mauser
No, that's not a typo ... it's an 8mm historical chambering that still has some neat modern applications.
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