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2021 Gear of the Year: Tetra Hearing

Tetra Hearing was founded by two audiologists who knew that in the field, hunters need to hear sounds unique to their quarry, and to a lesser extent human conversation, but not much else—especially not gunfire. Their tinkering produced technology to improve a hunter’s hearing and protect it at the same time.

2021 Muzzleloading Product of the Year: Traditions NitroFire and Federal Premium FireStick

The new NitroFire and FireStick system keeps ignition consistent by protecting the powder, even during storage, and the loading process is extremely easy.

2021 Optic of the Year: Trijicon Huron Riflescope

The Huron line provides a value-priced optic to hunters who desire the premium glass, durability and performance Trijicon is known for. With both turret and reticle shooting systems in place for downrange accuracy, you’ll know with confidence where your bullet is headed before pulling the trigger.

2021 Ammo of the Year: 27 Nosler

The all-around 27 Nosler is good for anything in North America short of big bears or bison.

2021 Hunting Handgun of the Year: Kimber KHX Custom (OI) 10mm Auto

Kimber has produced our 2021 Hunting Handgun of the Year: its KHX Custom (OI) in 10mm Auto.

2021 Shotgun of the Year: Savage Renegauge

The Savage Renegauge is our 2021 Shotgun of the Year.

2021 Rifle of the Year: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint

Meet our 2021 Rifle of the Year, the Model 2020 Waypoint, the first rifle from Springfield Armory marketed exclusively to hunters.

NRA Publications Names Mark Keefe Editorial Director

The National Rifle Association’s Publications Division is pleased to announce Mark. A. Keefe, IV, has been appointed Editorial Director, succeeding John Zent, who held the post from 2004 until April of this year, retiring after nearly four decades as an NRA staff editor. Brian Sheetz will replace Mark Keefe as editor in chief of American Rifleman.

‘How My Guns Worked in Africa’

Stewart Edward White’s 1911 report to NRA members was one of the first from Africa’s hunting fields ever published in an American periodical, and is proof our association will always remain at the forefront of trends in firearm use.

New for 2021: Short Action Benelli Lupo

NRA Publications Editorial Director John Zent tests out the Benelli Lupo on a range day at West Virginia's Prospect Hall Hunting Club.

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