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Nominate a Conservationist for Capstick Award

Nominations are being accepted through July 30 for a prestigious award that recognizes significant contributions to wildlife and habitat conservation, as well as sustained commitment to the heritage of hunting.

NRA’s Facebook Page Reaches 1,500,000 Likes

NRA's Facebook page has exploded in popularity, and this week reached its latest milestone of 1,500,000 likes.

Ruger’s “Inside & Out” TV Show Details Firearms Product Development

Ruger's new television program, 'Inside & Out,' gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the product development process at Ruger and other industry leaders. Ruger 'Inside & Out' will premiere on Sportsman Channel June 25 at 9 p.m. EST during Monday Night's Lock & Load primetime block.

Gould Brothers Exhibition Team Joins the Winchester Repeating Arms Pro Staff

The Gould Brothers Exhibition Shooting Team (GBX), made up of Aaron and Steve Gould, has joined the Pro Staff of Winchester Repeating Arms. GBX travels the country wowing crowds with incredible shooting demonstrations using the Winchester Super X3 and Super X Pump. To see examples of their tricks, click the link below.

Fast & Furious: House Committee Holds Eric Holder in Contempt

A House panel voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. in contempt for failing to cooperate with a congressional inquiry into Operation “Fast and Furious,” hours after President Obama asserted executive privilege over related documents, the Washington Post reports.

Nominations Open for 2011 NRA-ILA Volunteer Awards

The NRA-ILA 'Jay M. Littlefield Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award' is an annual honor that recognizes an NRA member who demonstrates exceptionally meritorious activism in defense of our Second Amendment rights. Similarly, the 'NRA-ILA Volunteer Organization of the Year Award' is bestowed upon a group that has gone above and beyond in defending and promoting our rights over the past year.

NRA Asks Florida Sheriff Candidates Pointed Questions

The NRA’s Florida lobbyist, Marion Hammer, sent a survey on behalf of the NRA and the United Sportsmen of Florida, whom she also represents, to sheriff candidates around the state for the first time ever earlier this month. The questions involve important issues such as the state’s Stand Your Ground law and the sheriffs’ opposition to an “open carry” bill.

Cheaper Than Dirt! Asks Customers: Are You Buying Guns? Tell Us Why

A recent post on CheaperThanDirt.com's 'Shooter's Log' blog has generated hundreds of customer comments in response to a simple question: 'Are You Buying Guns? Tell Us Why.'

NRA Pistol Trainers Offer Two New Courses

NRA's Education & Training Department will offer two new courses this summer: Defensive Pistol and Certified Advanced Pistol Instructor.

Potlatch, Idaho: Calling All Gun Makers

An Associated Press story published this week describes how a tiny Idaho town is aggressively courting firearms and firearms-accessory companies to get them to relocate from states that are unfriendly to guns.

How To: Weak-Hand Tactical Shotgun Reloads with Lena Miculek

CTD Shooting Team member Lena Miculek details how to execute weak-hand shotgun reloads in multi-gun competitions using a JM-series Pro Mossberg autoloading shotgun:

Galco unholsters Facebook page

Galco Gunleather has introduced a new Facebook page. Here's what they had to say about it:

Weirdness in the Ammo Market

As the holidays arrive and we all think about buying presents for our loved ones, I wonder if we’ll have any money left over...
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