Project Enduring Pride participant enjoys his marksmanship with a M1 Garand rifle at the NRA Range

Enduring Pride helps those who were wounded in the service of our country with the transition from military to civilian life. If one uses Tuesday's outing as a barometer of Pride's progress, I'd say they're doing one heck of a job.

"A number of people go through the range every week," said Customer Service Specialist Debra Crews. "I can't remember the last time we've seen so many smiling faces out on the line. Now that they all have their Range ID Cards, I hope to see them down here more often."

Volunteers from NRA Headquarters and the U.S. Border Patrol took personal time to man the thirteen open bays, each with either a pistol or rifle ready to fire. Among the options were a Smith & Wesson 4566, a Mac 10, a 1911, an M-1 Garand and a M4 rifle. Taking turns, the soldiers and family members spent a few hours sending shots down range with great success.

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The deadline to apply for this year's Youth Education Summit is February 1 — less than a week away.

Interested in visiting the Nation's Capital? Felt the need to develop a greater understanding and appreciation for the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the workings of the federal government? If you're a high school sophomore or junior in good academic standing, you should pass up the opportunity to become part of the NRA's Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.).

Open only to sophomore or junior students, Y.E.S. is a once in a lifetime, seven-day, all-expense-paid leadership week in Washington, DC, featuring tours of the U.S. Capitol, National Archives Museum, Pentagon, NRA National Firearms Museum and more.

Y.E.S. also features opportunities to earn scholarships.

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If you're in and around the great Washington Metropolitan Area this weekend, there's one place you've got to be - the 3rd Annual NRA Great American Hunting & Outdoor Show. The doors open today at 3:00 p.m. here at the Frederick Fairgrounds in Frederick, Maryland and this is one show that you won't want to miss.

From hundreds of exhibitors in the hunting, fishing, outdoors, and shooting sports industry, to nationally-known seminar speakers, and a display of the biggest bucks you've ever seen, the NRA Great American Hunting & Outdoor Show is mecca for hunting and outdoor enthusiasts. We're already onsite getting our booth set up and watching all of the other exhibitors put the finishing touches on their displays. Tickets are just $10, or $8 for NRA Members with a valid membership card. Kids 9 years old and younger get in for free. Want to see the show for free? Join the NRA or renew your membership and you'll receive a FREE weekend pass to the show!

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A Smith & Wesson Model 2 revolver presented to General William Tecumseh Sherman by the officers of his personal staff in 1869. It now resides in the National Firearms Museum.

As Supica explains it, they started referring to the Model 2 as the Old Army revolver when Smith & Wesson started producing the Model 3. A new guy would ask if this was the right gun to ship and a factory veteran would say, “No, that’s the Old Army revolver.” Makes sense.

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Before drawing long lines for autographs, photos and handshakes at SHOT Show, Gunny R. Lee Ermey was making his presence known during Media Day at Glock's shooting bay.

In addition to being a member of Team Glock, the infamous retired Gunnery Sergent is an NRA Board Member and a big proponent of law enforcement shooting (that day he could be seen sporting his jacket from last year's NRA National Police Shooting Championships).

Being a popular figure at an event set up specifically for the media, Gunny found himself constantly in front of cameras. It was nonstop photographs, videos, and interviews throughout the day.

While passing by the Glock booth, NRA General Operations Executive Director Kayne Robinson stepped in to say hello. While waiting for a lull in the interviews, we noticed a flash of light every time Gunny turned his head. Something odd was sticking out of his ears — bullets.

While browsing the booths of the Sands Expo and Convention Center, I ran into Mike Farrell of the Ithaca Gun Company. Calling in the SHOT Show crowds with a prime piece of artillery, Mike was anxious to show off something new … the Ithaca Tactical rifle.

Magazine release, at 10 o'clock from the tigger, can be activated with a flip of the thumb or smack of the hand.

“The big thing we changed was the bolt carrier,” said Farrell. “The mechanisms inside are actually done with diamond coating. All in a normal temperature vacuum so we're not heating up and losing any tolerance. The key factor is that you do not have to oil the gun.”

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After the rousing success of last November's webinar on Membership Recruitment and Retention, NRA's staff from the Clubs & Associations Department is holding another online session later this afternoon. Schedule for 1pm eastern, today's session focuses on three important aspects of the Association; Friends of NRA banquets, qualifying and applying for grants, and the Youth Education Summit (YES).

Question is, if it's happening today then why are we telling you now? Because the webinar filled up almost as soon as it was announced. Were it not for a few last minute cancellations, we probably wouldn't be saying anything at all. But now that there's room, we want to make sure that as many people as possible can benefit from this expert advice.

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If you missed out on last Sunday's episode of Friends of NRA, here's a quick clip from the episode to see a little of what Matt and Jessie got into.

Episode 4 - Volunteers in the Volunteer State

Touching down in the aptly titled "Volunteer State" of Tennessee, Matt and Jessie pay a visit to the Arlington High School clay shooting team, The Arlington Trappers, who hold the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) HS Division's 2011 national title.

With music and food culture being such a large focus of Memphis and Nashville, our hosts had no qualms diving into the state's blues and country roots as they traveled around.

And because you can never be too prepared, Matt and Jessie take part in a fighting rifle course offered by two Friends of NRA volunteers, followed up by a visit to the home of Barrett Firearms to test some American made firepower.

Friends of NRA airs on the Outdoor Channel Sundays at 10:00 PM EST.

Do you have a trophy buck at home that you think is a real winner? Now you can find out when you enter your buck in the NRA Mason/Dixon Big Buck Contest during this weekend's NRA Great American Hunting & Outdoor Show in Frederick, Maryland.

Entering your buck couldn't be easier - simply bring it to the show this Friday or Saturday where it will be displayed and scored. On Sunday, winning entries will be displayed along with awards.

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