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6 Ways to Be a Better Shooter in 2019

6 Ways to Be a Better Shooter in 2019

Here are some New Year's resolutions you'll be psyched to keep.
Rising Shooting Star: Makayla Scott

Rising Shooting Star: Makayla Scott

She's a success story on every level, and for so many reasons.
How Do Guns Work? Single-Shot Mechanisms

How Do Guns Work? Single-Shot Mechanisms

For many people, a single-shot gun is their first gun. Here's how they work.
3 Ways Bird Hunting is Different Overseas

3 Ways Bird Hunting is Different Overseas

Head across the ocean to Old Blighty to see how they do it in England!
New Year's Resolution: a Defense Plan for the Whole Family

New Year's Resolution: a Defense Plan for the Whole Family

Get the whole family involved—including the kids—in planning for any contingency.
4 New Year's Resolutions (You Won't Mind Keeping)

4 New Year's Resolutions (You Won't Mind Keeping)

More results, less guilt!
Long-Range Shooting for Beginners: 6 Things I Learned

Long-Range Shooting for Beginners: 6 Things I Learned

It's both easier and harder than I thought.
First Bear Hunt: The Legacy Goes On

First Bear Hunt: The Legacy Goes On

After 10 years of patience, a girl becomes a hunter.
Why You Should Take Low-Light Defensive Handgun Training

Why You Should Take Low-Light Defensive Handgun Training

Take the guesswork out of the proverbial "shot in the dark."
5 Sure-Fire Training Drills For Your Concealed-Carry Pistol

5 Sure-Fire Training Drills For Your Concealed-Carry Pistol

Here's how to get the very most out of your pocket pistol.
4 Gun & Optic Mods That Will Make You a Better Shooter

4 Gun & Optic Mods That Will Make You a Better Shooter

Here's Part II in our series on simple changes you can make to become a...
5 NRA Carry Guard Expo Classes For Women

5 NRA Carry Guard Expo Classes For Women

Self-defense strategies for women, by women. Don't miss them!
Throwback Thursday: 5 Medieval Thoughts on Guns

Throwback Thursday: 5 Medieval Thoughts on Guns

Forget years; let's #Throwback a few centuries!
Top 4 Most Important Active Safety Systems

Top 4 Most Important Active Safety Systems

A tutorial on active safety systems, and what they do.
4 Reasons Being a Female Shooter Rocks

4 Reasons Being a Female Shooter Rocks

It’s true: Girls have more fun.
3 Candidates For Your "One and Done" Gun

3 Candidates For Your "One and Done" Gun

Buying your first gun? Need one that can "do it all"? Here are three thoughts.
Why Practicing Gun Handling is Critical

Why Practicing Gun Handling is Critical

Here's how Someone Who Isn't Me learned that the hard way.
How Terminal Ballistics Helps You Choose the Right Ammunition

How Terminal Ballistics Helps You Choose the Right Ammunition

Terminal ballistics helps you determine which cartridge is best for you and your gun.
Trigger Pull Weight: Is Lighter Always Better?

Trigger Pull Weight: Is Lighter Always Better?

That all depends on the shooter, the gun and its intended purpose.
5 Reasons to Take a Hunter Safety Course Online

5 Reasons to Take a Hunter Safety Course Online

Is the online option for taking hunter safety classes right for your family?
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