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Handgun Hunting: Top 5 Big-Game Cartridges

Perplexed by which handgun/cartridge combination best suits your hunting needs? We’re here to help.

Hardware: Ruger Mark IV Hunter

A variation of the Ruger Standard, the Mark IV Hunter features stainless metalwork with a handsome, brushed satin finish, and a 7-inch bull barrel with six flutes. It's fitted with iron sights, but it's drilled and tapped for optics.

A Beginner's Guide to Handgun Hunting

Hunting with a handgun is a challenging, yet intrinsically rewarding pastime. Here's a guide to get you started.

Behind the Bullet: .45 ACP

In spite of the numerous developments in handgun cartridge technology over the last century, it seems that the John Browning designed .45 ACP is as valid and as ever, and we'd bet that assessment will be valid in another 100 years.

NRA Store Announces New Range Bag

The NRA Store has rolled out a new product that hunters and shooters should keep an eye on—especially with warmer weather on the horizon. The NRA Tactical Executive Range bag is a versatile, all-in-one solution that should find a home in the wares of more than a few NRA members.

The Challenge of Handgun Hunting

Without a doubt, handgun hunting is one of the most challenging of the hunting sports.

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