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The 146th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits are upon us. When the clock strikes 9 a.m. this morning, tens of thousands of dedicated NRA members will enter the Georgia World Congress Center and begin the festivities. If you're one of the many members making the trek to Atlanta this weekend, we thank you. If you're not, we hope you can join us sometime in the future. Either way, we've compiled a short list of "must-see" items in Atlanta over the course of the show.

History, art and aerospace buffs often flock to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to tour the many museums of the Smithsonian. What's potentially lacking, we must say, is a destination for those that want to learn more about the outdoors. Yes, there are a number of hunter-friendly institutions sprinkled across the nation—like the NRA Whittington Center—but we're still lacking a be-all, end-all museum dedicated to our passion. That will change in 2016, with the upcoming opening of the new Johnny Morris Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium.

The 145th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits are upon us. Here's what you need to make sure you see while you're in Louisville.

History's done a great job explaining the political influences and military engagements that have defined the United States, but not much is often said about the firearms employed to keep the nation free. The NRA Store is rectifying that with its new "Evolution of American Freedom" framed prints, which celebrate many of the rifles and handguns that have proven vital to our country's quest for freedom.

The National Rifle Association proudly announces the opening of America's Rifle, a new exhibit at the NRA National Firearms Museum examining the evolution and popularity of AR pattern modern sporting rifles.

Beginning June 12, the NRA National Firearms Museum is proud to host Steampunk Guns, a new exhibit that combines a fantastic science fiction world with the modern steel canvas afforded by real firearm designs.

From past female NRA presidents to former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to NRA members from all walks of life, the NRA is overflowing with women spearheading the charge to protect American freedom!

The American Hunter staff is on its way to the 144th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Nasvhille, Tenn. Here's a brief list of some of the "can't miss" events you need to be at this weekend.