New AR fore-ends work just as well Geissele Automatics' triggers

If you haven't been following Shooting Illustrated's latest work, then you've probably missed Steve Adelmann's review of the Geissele Automatics’s Super Modular Rail. Here's a taste of what you've missed:

Geissele Automatics Super Modular Rails
Geissele Automatics now offers freefloat fore-ends for AR-pattern rifles that are every bit as superlative as the company's legendary triggers.

The AR aftermarket offers of a mind-boggling array of component options. Many of these add-ons do a great job of helping us transform the basic black rifle into an ergonomic, accurate and practical firearm. Unfortunately, more than a few shoddy components likewise proliferate the parts world, complicating the lives of shooters and gunsmiths alike. Freefloat tubes are a prime example, and a number of cheap and expensive models have caused me enough trouble that I routinely avoid them at all costs.

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New York rebuilds and recovers following Hurricane Sandy

Following in the footsteps of Sandy
NRA American Warrior correspondent J.R. Salzam is embedded with New York National Guard troops in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

"Guardian 3-0, this is Apache 6. SP time now, 3 pax, 1 victor, moving out into the area of West Rockaway. How copy, over.”

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No matter where you live, the joy of the shooting sports should be accessible

Fairfax, Virginia - This month's issue of NRA InSights shows you how sharing your love for the shooting sports can be the biggest gift of all. Read on to learn about one generous firearms enthusiast who brought the shooting sports to the inner-city schools of Memphis, Tennessee and is helping shape a whole new generation of trap and skeet shooters.

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Deer season calls for the right rifle, but with so many options ...

10 Rifles for Today's Deer Hunter
When it comes to selecting a rifle, there's almost no end to the options available. Which models are the best on the market today? Check out Keith Wood's Top 10.

10. Savage 111 Hunter XP
Times are tough right now and not everyone has a pile of money to spend on a rifle they may only use a few days out of the year. The Savage Hunter “package” is an accurate, durable and dependable rifle that comes with a Bushnell 3-9X40 scope and mounts right out of the box. This turnkey setup retails for just over $500 and, thanks to Savage’s reputation for accuracy, will likely outshoot many rifles available at twice the price.

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You want to start your youngster out right on the range

Choosing Your Child's First Gun
Your child's first gun can influence whether he becomes a lifelong hunter or walks away altogether.

It’s a big decision and an exciting one, for both you and your child, as you ponder that first gun. No doubt the passion for the outdoors has been lit from shared days afield and maybe even at the range, but now it’s time to extend the ultimate in trust and responsibility by purchasing a gun and giving it to your child as his or her designated gun to take afield with them.

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This month's NRA InSights features a big article on the Youth Hunter Education Challenge

Fairfax, Virginia - Is Thanksgiving getting you in the mood to go out and bag your own bird? This month's digital edition of NRA InSights has a huge feature on the International Youth Hunter Education Challenge and is ready to be enjoyed. Held every year, YHEC lets you put your hunting skills to the test against kids from all across the United States.

NRA InSights covers all the latest in shooting news just for young shooters—competitions, youth-appropriate gun and gear reviews, tips, tactics and stories from readers.

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Complete shooting system for hunting or personal protection

Modern Marvel - Mossberg Flex
With interchangeable stocks, buttpads, barrels and fore-ends, the Mossberg FLEX pump-action shotgun, based on the tried-and-true Model 500 action, is a complete shooting system that can serve for deer hunting with slugs, scattergunning for spring gobblers or personal protection.

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British flintlock musket known as the "Brown Bess" ignites thrills

Fairfax, Virginia - These are the calls you love to get at the NRA.

Folks from the National Firearms Museum called up this morning to say that they'll be tied up all day. Sorry, can't be helped, but we're shooting guns for American Rifleman all day. Really? Can I come along?

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New Jersey's Ammoland.com seen by 1000’s of NRA, Ammunition, Shooting and Firearms enthusiast

Fairfax, Virginia - Remember, earlier today, when I said that I was prepping for a meeting with a well respected firearms website? Promised to tell you about it later. It's later. And the website I was referring to is Ammoland.com.

Created by New Jersey native Fredy Riehl, Ammoland.com is a press service for just about everything in the shooting sports. From politics to collecting to hunting, gear and auctions, odds are they have something to feed your firearm appetite.

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