Holster options when the weather turns warm and the clothing become lighter

NRA Store's Dirk Grove returns from Father's Day weekend with three solutions for those summertime conceal carry issues

Fairfax, Virginia - The warmest days of the year are approaching. And that means some creative thinking is in order, if you’re going to carry a concealed handgun.

If you work in an air-conditioned office, a conventional holster system might continue to work, even in the summer. But, let’s face it – sooner or later, you’re going to find yourself outdoors, wearing shorts,
t-shirt and flip-flops – with no acceptable way to remain invisibly armed.

Why not think out of the box this summer? And we mean REALLY out of the box – why not disregard conventional holsters altogether? Here are three fantastic alternatives that are sure to enhance your summertime lifestyle without hindering your accustomed vigilance (or your casual comfort).

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Matching father and son knife set with engraved case

NRAStore.com's Brian Evans sent over the the following Father's Day special for Membership Monday.

Fairfax, Virginia - Who gave you your first knife?

Well, if you’re like many of us, it was your father. And if your father was like mine, he also taught you the safety and responsibility of carrying a knife. With that knife, you may have learned the art of whittling or how to harvest a deer – lifelong lessons that we still use today.

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Hi-Temp Panic Syndrome countered by Tactical Shorts from NRA Store

NRA Store Manager Dirk Grove returns with his first summer special for Membership Monday

Fairfax, Virginia -Most NRA folks we know are “gadget” people. They’ll never leave the house without a pocket knife, flashlight, CCW permit, keys to long-forgotten storage units, dog biscuits, batteries, dental floss, and, well, you get the picture.

And most of these folks get a little panicky with the onset of warmer summer weather.

Is their panic due to perspiration phobia? Could it be an aversion to frigid supermarket air conditioning levels? Perhaps it’s due to anticipated symptoms of withdrawal from warm, crackling winter wood fires.

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A pictorial passage through the History of the American Soliders

NRAstore™ Merchandise Buyer Brian Evans came up with the perfect item from the shelves of NRAStore.com to highlight the sacrifice put forth by America's soldiers throughout the years.

Fairfax, Virginia - Remembering the brave men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces is the foundation of Memorial Day. But for Memorial Day, NRAstore asks that you not only remember, but learn about and celebrate history of the American Soldier.

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Takes phrase from NRA Executive VP's now famous speech about the best way to stop bad guys with a gun

Good Guys now wear Black (and Navy)

NRAStore Sales Manager Dirk Grove sends us the following on an inspiring new product at NRAstore.com:

Fairfax, Virginia - Some folks just don’t get it.  They don’t realize that when more law-abiding citizens are armed, the safety of ALL citizens increases.

All too often, those of us who staunchly defend the Second Amendment are vilified as the “bad guys.”

For NRA patriots there are no gray areas. We all know that a firearm is only a tool. Wayne LaPierre captured the essence of the issue last year when he said:

“The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.”

Show your support for the NRA and let the world know you’re one of the good guys when you wear our new GOOD GUY WITH A GUN t-shirt. Printed in full color on both front and back, it grabs the attention of those who see you coming with the provocative slogan, “THE ONLY THING THAT STOPS A BAD GUY WITH A GUN IS…”

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Wagan from Texas is youngest, Arkansas' Burd repeats as oldest champ

Houston, Texas - "This morning, we will continue the long standing tradition of recognizing the youngest and the oldest life members in attendance at the NRA Annual Meeting of Members."

Those were the words of NRA President David Keene. In the opening minutes of Saturday's Annual Meeting of Members, the search for the cornerstones of NRA's Life Membership began. Wrangled by Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre, the NRA's littlest members were asked to stand with their parents as LaPierre counted down the years. If we call out the year you were born, please sit down. One by one the numbers dwindled. When he reached 2009, only one pair was still standing.

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Specials on shirts, hats and more from the NRA Convention in Houston

NRAstore™ Merchandise Buyer Brian Evans put together something special for this week's Membership Monday. Something with a Houston, Texas twang.

Fairfax, Virginia - Did you make it down to Houston for the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits? Let's say you did. Let's say you were one of the 86,000 to walk the halls, hear the speakers and take in this year's Second Amendment celebration. Let's say it was all you could ask for and more.

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Microfiber Leak Containment in the Outdoor World from NRAStore.com

While we're on the road back from Houston, NRAStore Sales Manager Dirk Grove whipped up the favorite from the NRA Tactical secton:

When leaks occur in the political world, bad things often follow.

The same may be said of leaks in the outdoor world, although the consequences may be somewhat less dire. Leaks in the outdoor world are responsible for stained truck seats, ruined picnics, rusted guns, foul-smelling dogs and a plethora of other inconveniences that can ruin an otherwise perfect day in the field.

Luckily, there’s a product available to help alleviate the outdoor leak problem (which may be approaching epidemic proportions).

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As they say in Texas, the president’s 90 percent is all hat and no cattle

NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre addressed the crowd at the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting of Members inside the George R. Brown Center in Houston, Texas:

Houston, Texas - At this gathering one year ago, I predicted that our freedom might soon face its greatest threat ever. I spent the past year warning gun owners all over this country that, if re-elected, President Obama would launch an all-out, historic assault against the Second Amendment and the personal freedom of hundreds of millions of law-abiding Americans.

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