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Honorary Chair Richard Childress Invites You to National Hunting and Fishing Day

For 45 years, Congress has recognized the fourth Saturday in September as National Hunting and Fishing Day—and that tradition will continue on Sept. 23, 2017. NRA Second Vice President and Honorary NHF Day Chair Richard Childress is encouraging outdoorsmen and women across the nation to join in on the festivities by pledging to take someone hunting, fishing or shooting between now and Saturday.

#SundayGunday: Browning BLR Lightweight '81

Many hunters may already be familiar with the Browning BLR, but let’s take a close look at one of the current versions of this popular lever-action, the BLR Lightweight ’81.

#SundayGunday: CMMG Mk3 6.5 Creedmoor

If you’re looking for a dual-purpose rifle that can handle big game and predators near and far, and steel targets beyond 1,000 yards, the AR-style Mk3 in 6.5 Creedmoor from CMMG has you covered. Get the details in our latest #SundayGunday video.

Watch: Barrett Sovereign B-X Pro Shotgun

As you may have heard, nowadays Barrett does a bit more than just its famous .50-caliber semi-automatic rifle. Just what do we mean by more? Shotguns.

NRA Gun of the Week: Springfield Armory M1 Garand Rifle

Just a few years before the United States entered the second global war, the U.S. service rifle changed from the bolt-action M1903 Springfield, to the gas-piston-operated semi-automatic M1 Garand.

Watch: Coot Raids Canvasback Nest

Delta Waterfowl researchers have captured some surprising video of coots harassing canvasback ducks and destroying nests.

NRA Gun Gear of the Week: Precision Hunter Build—The Theory

In reviewing "bargain" bolt-action rifles for American Rifleman, Managing Editor Joe Kurtenbach couldn’t help but think that, much like a stripped AR, these guns may make great foundations for personalized rifle builds. To test the theory, he purchased his own bargain-bin bolt gun and set a goal to build a precision hunting rifle.

Watch: Hunter Surprises Sleeping Turkey

File this one under things that would never happen during turkey season.

Watch: Bear Opens Car Door, Scares Tourists

In a video posted to YouTube last week, a curious black bear opens the passenger door of a car—with a family of tourists still very much inside.

Cars for Freedom

The NRA Foundation has launched a new campaign, NRA Cars for Freedom, and is asking NRA members for their assistance. If you have an old car, tractor, boat, motorcycle or other unused vehicle, the NRA Foundation will pick it up, free of charge, in nearly any condition.

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