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History in a Handgun: Gen. Ridgely Gaither’s Colt .380

History in a Handgun: Gen. Ridgely Gaither’s Colt .380

This flag officer's sidearm saw battle against tyranny...
History in a Handgun: Capt. Thurman Barrier’s Colt Woodsman

History in a Handgun: Capt. Thurman Barrier’s Colt Woodsman

How an experimental modification wound up in the hands of a shooting champion...
The Strangest Guns You’ll Find In The NRA Museums Collections

The Strangest Guns You’ll Find In The NRA Museums Collections

Oddball firearms and experimental designs on display…
History In A Handgun: William W. McMillan’s Colt .45

History In A Handgun: William W. McMillan’s Colt .45

A purposeful pony pistol from a accomplished marksman...
Every Song Is A Short Story

Every Song Is A Short Story

Get to know NRA Country Artist of the Month Aaron Watson...
Shooting a Modern-Day Hand Cannon

Shooting a Modern-Day Hand Cannon

Getting hands-on with a punch-packing pistol…
History in a Handgun: William Tecumseh Sherman’s Smith & Wesson No. 2

History in a Handgun: William Tecumseh Sherman’s Smith & Wesson No. 2

A gifted gun that perfectly represents a Union Army hero…
6 Things You Might Not Know About Ruger

6 Things You Might Not Know About Ruger

Interesting facts about one of America's leading gunmakers...
History in a Handgun: Arlayne Brown’s Colt Revolver

History in a Handgun: Arlayne Brown’s Colt Revolver

The go-to gun for one of history’s finest female sharpshooters…
This Is A Gunsmith's Story

This Is A Gunsmith's Story

How one man turned his hobby into a career...
History in a Handgun: Jefferson Davis and His Kerr Revolver

History in a Handgun: Jefferson Davis and His Kerr Revolver

A gun’s connection to a presidential getaway attempt…
Taking A Tour Through American History At The NRA National Firearms Museum

Taking A Tour Through American History At The NRA National Firearms Museum

A free educational resource that can help prepare Virginians for the SOL…
Cabela’s, Bringing The Outdoors To You

Cabela’s, Bringing The Outdoors To You

How the world’s foremost outfitter embraces outdoorsmen and women across the country…
Remembering How the Beretta M9 Became America’s Sidearm

Remembering How the Beretta M9 Became America’s Sidearm

How an Italian pistol wound up in U.S. military hands...
The FN FAL: ‘The Right Arm of the Free World’

The FN FAL: ‘The Right Arm of the Free World’

The battle rifle that fought the spread of communism...
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