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History in a Handgun: Gen. Ridgely Gaither’s Colt .380
This flag officer's sidearm saw battle against tyranny...
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Competitive Shooting
NRA President Allan Cors reflects on the M1 Garand
How the legendary rifle shaped his shooting life...
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History in a Handgun: Capt. Thurman Barrier’s Colt Woodsman
How an experimental modification wound up in the hands of a shooting champion...
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The Strangest Guns You’ll Find In The NRA Museums Collections
Oddball firearms and experimental designs on display…
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History In A Handgun: William W. McMillan’s Colt .45
A purposeful pony pistol from a accomplished marksman...
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Every Song Is A Short Story
Get to know NRA Country Artist of the Month Aaron Watson...
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Shooting a Modern-Day Hand Cannon
Getting hands-on with a punch-packing pistol…
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The Resurgence of Rimfire Ammo, The World’s Best Training Tool
Why .22LR is here to stay...
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History in a Handgun: William Tecumseh Sherman’s Smith & Wesson No. 2
A gifted gun that perfectly represents a Union Army hero…
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6 Things You Might Not Know About Ruger
Interesting facts about one of America's leading gunmakers...
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History in a Handgun: Arlayne Brown’s Colt Revolver
The go-to gun for one of history’s finest female sharpshooters…
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This Is A Gunsmith's Story
How one man turned his hobby into a career...
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NRA Range, National Firearms Museum Named To Fairfax Business Hall of Fame
Two NRA fan favorites honored by local community…
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History in a Handgun: Jefferson Davis and His Kerr Revolver
A gun’s connection to a presidential getaway attempt…
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Taking A Tour Through American History At The NRA National Firearms Museum
A free educational resource that can help prepare Virginians for the SOL…
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Cabela’s, Bringing The Outdoors To You
How the world’s foremost outfitter embraces outdoorsmen and women across the country…
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NRA Contributions Shine In First D.C.-Area Cabela’s Location, Opening March 9
A display of history, passion and freedom...
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Remembering How the Beretta M9 Became America’s Sidearm
How an Italian pistol wound up in U.S. military hands...
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How Will You Do In This NRA Museums' Presidents Day Quiz?
How well do you know our nations leaders?
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The FN FAL: ‘The Right Arm of the Free World’
The battle rifle that fought the spread of communism...
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