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Ohio group tours National Firearms Museum, meets with NRA Officials Fairfax, Virginia - It's been a stellar year for the Ohio Gun Collectors Association (OGCA). Not only are they celebrating their 75th Anniversary (Gold or Diamond depending on your anniversary authority), but they are also basking in the win of their tenth Gun Collector's Committee […]

From the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission - Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permit Goes Into Effect for North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will begin issuing Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permits on July 1, allowing new hunters to go afield under the guidance of licensed adult mentors before taking a require […]

Support the NRA and the shooting sports at Friends of NRA dinners Fairfax, Virginia - Courtesy of NRA's Event Marketing and Communications Manager Nicole McMahon, here are the next batch of Friends of NRA events. As you might have guessed, there won't be many Friends of NRA banquets over the 4th of July weekend. Great as it would be to support the […]

Friends of NRA reviews banquet season progress and prepares for second half of 2013 Fairfax, Virginia - The Friends of NRA program is a large family of individuals dedicated to preserving our country's shooting sports heritage. This past week we finished highlighting the Volunteers of the Year; the best of the best among the thousands who donate their t […]

From the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission - Deer Hunting Seasons Finalized, South Dakota Antelope Hunting Season Proposed DEER HUNTING SEASONS FINALIZED Pierre, South Dakota - The Game, Fish and Parks Commission has finalized all 2013 South Dakota deer hunting seasons. The online application process for the hunting seasons will open in mid-June. […]

NRA's Arkansas Youth Hunter Education Challenge championships come down to rabbits and safety trail We've been following the progress of Benton County's 4-H team at the 2013 Arkansas State YHEC Championships. With his final report on the action, here is Benton County Coach Stuart Sage. Little Rock, Arkansas - The final days of Arkansas' N […]

1920s era snubnose, Colt Banker's Special, available in three calibers Fairfax, Virginia - Sometimes you get caught on a tangent. Listen to nothing but Nirvana, playing Angry Birds non-stop or a week-long pizza binge. It can happen in any facet of life. If you're a gun collector, for example, you might start focusing on a particular make or model. […]

Holster options when the weather turns warm and the clothing become lighter NRA Store's Dirk Grove returns from Father's Day weekend with three solutions for those summertime conceal carry issues Fairfax, Virginia - The warmest days of the year are approaching. And that means some creative thinking is in order, if you’re going to carry a concealed […]

Molly Smith of Team Smith & Wesson talks competitive shooting and the 2nd Amendment Fairfax, Virginia - Molly Smith is one of the shooting industry's brightest rising stars. Although to some, like us, she already is one. Still just in high school, Molly is already a professional shooter with Team Smith & Wesson where she shoots revolver and is t […]

Metheny's Message to Fathers After a few phone calls, Outdoor writer Lisa Metheny agreed to put together a Father's Day message for NRAblog. So without any further adieu ... June is the month many dads head to their local shooting ranges to fire off a few rounds or take to nearby lakes to boat or fish. Some maybe even hit the open road with a campe […]

Getting a piece of the pistol action while on the run at Bianchi Cup Columbia, Missouri - The 2013 Bianchi Cup is where you'll find more. More speed, more accuracy and more money than any other action pistol championships. Held at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club just outside of Columbia, you'll be hard pressed to find a greater collection […]

From the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency - Application Period Underway for 2013 WMA Big Game Quota Hunts Nashville, Tennessee - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced the application period for the 2013 Elk and Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Big Game Quota Hunts, the Youth Elk, and WMA Youth will run from June 12- through July 24. The elk […]

NRA Youth Programs gets another great intern from Hillsdale College Fairfax, Virginia - Readers of NRABlog might remember the name Hillsdale College. Not only for their shooting programs, but also their incredible collection of students. This summer, there is a new Hillsdale face around headquarters ... and her name is Anna Pfaff. Pfaff, a teammate of past i […]