“personal protection”

Our annual survey highlights the year’s best ammunition and components—and you can see most of them under one roof at this year’s NRA Annual Meetings.

Suppressors, commonly but less accurately called silencers or “cans,” have been commercially available since 1908. Unfortunately for freedom-and hearing-cherishing Americans, they have been demonized by the anti-gun media largely due to their portrayal as “assassin tools” in Hollywood movies. In reality, however, suppressors are common in other countries because of the vast benefits they offer shooters and hunters. Here are few common myths about suppressors.

Cabela's has announced that the 2014 edition of its "NRA Weekend" event will be hosted by the company's retail locations this coming weekend, Sept. 13 and 14, respectively. All new and current NRA members who join or renew their membership during NRA Weekend will receive a $25 Cabela’s gift certificate.

A handgun does no good on a shelf back in camp. But the trouble is, handguns chambered for cartridges appropriate for wilderness protection and/or big-game hunting tend to be a bit heavy. It’s common enough to head into the hunt with good intentions, but after a few exhausting days when even your shoelaces become too heavy, you often find a reason to leave the handgun behind.

Effective immediately, bowhunters may carry any caliber of firearm for personal protection afield.

NRA Publications, your leading source for news and information about firearm ownership and the shooting sports, is pleased to announce the debut of its newest web property: NRA Family.