Insights: Recent Episodes

National Shooting Sports Foundation

Brought to you by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Insights offers a daily connection to hunting and the shooting sports. Host John Quaintance covers a variety of topics, ranging from the history of the American flintlock to the development of the modern conservation movement to great hunting and shooting tips that will help millions safely enjoy their sports. Tune in for the latest news and information from NSSF, the trade association for the shooting, hunting and firearms industry.

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NSSF provides free firearm safety materials to returning servicemen and women

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It's about barrel weight and barrel accuracy

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Steel shot

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About NSSF

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Which is it a Pennsylvania Rifle or a Kentucky Rifle?

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It's important you keep it clean

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Demand for safety education materials from NSSF

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It's known of the Golden Age of Shotgunning

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Let's make sure we always think safety

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Let's determine that distance

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Don't Lie for the Other Guy

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Safe home checklist for firearms owners

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Gun cleaning and maintenance

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Rules for safe storage of your sporting firearms

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Deciding to keep firearms in the home for personal protection

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Rifle scope covers

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Which is your master eye?

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The length and the drop of it

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Making sure the shotgun fits

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Check those reloads before you take them hunting

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Do you need a specialized gun for waterfowl?

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Another look at modern shotshells.

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Shotguns - That ventilated rib.

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More practice.

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Bolt open or bolt closed? How to store that rifle or shotgun.

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Cleaning that firearm at seasons end.

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Those recoil pads are more than what you think.

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Shotgun shell technology.

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The venerable, ubiquitous, .30-06

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More about firearm safety

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A centry old Parker shotgun

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Fabulous double-barrel shotguns

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Accurate enough?

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Practice wouldn't hurt.

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The .350 Remington Magnum

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Scopes - Do you scope your rifles?

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On point once again

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On point with those shotguns

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The gauge game

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Those worthy duck guns

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Patches for cleaning muzzleloaders

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Choosing the proper cartridge for your quarry

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Drams and dram equivalents

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Paper-patched bullets

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Hunter ethics, hunter responsibility and hunter safety

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A checklist for shotgunners

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Firearm maintinance kit

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Shotgunners: What barrel length is right for you needs?

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Scopped rifles

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It's about jump shooting.

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Little gauge guns with ducks over decoys

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A muzzleloader hang fire

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Steps taken to load a muzzleloader.

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Grandpa's Handgun

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Single action semi-auto pistols.

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Are you at home on the range?

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Hunter Safety

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Gun Safety in the Home

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Shotgun Chokes

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Rifle Shooting Techniques

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Common rifle and handgun bullets

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Centerfire versus Rimfire Ammunition

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Muzzleloaders - Rifles, shotguns and pistols

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Refinishing a rifle or shotgun stock.

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Handguns - Pistol or revolver?

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Cleaning Firearms - A clean gun is a functional gun.

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Storing Firearms - Check and inspect those guns from time to time.

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Hunting Shot - Treat target shooting like it's a hunting scenario

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When to take the shot.

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Magazine Spring Stress - How long can a magazine remain loaded?

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Standard Capacity Magazines

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Which load? Success afield begins with preparation at home.

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Muzzleloaders - Lessons learned.

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Giving a Firearm as a Gift -- Some considerations and reminders.

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Shooting at moving targets with a rifle. How skilled are you?

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Indoor shooting ranges are loads of fun.

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Expedient Target Shooting - Shooting safely at impromptu targets.

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Shooting a New Firearm - First shots mean first impressions.

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Tuning Your Firearm -- Kitchen table customization

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Tuning Your Firearm -- Don't mess with success

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Handgun Barrel Length

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About Your Gun Rights

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Share the Harvest -- Just one deer can feed more than 200 people.

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The .410 on clays

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About NSSF and the NSSF website

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Some advice about reloads.

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Competative Shooting -- Making small adjustments is usually best.

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How many rounds should you take on an outing?

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Hand Loading - Bullets - What's available on today's market?

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Caliber vs Caliber - A suitable round for deer.

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Shooting and Hearing - Protect and preserve your hearing.

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The Fair-weather Outdoorsman.

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Sighting-in Day - Sight in your rifles before the opening of hunting season.

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How we decide what to hunt.

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Our Aging Eyes.

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Reloading manuals

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Casting Bullets

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About the affects of barrel mirage.

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About shotgun pellets.

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Get that shotgun stock sized for you.

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Training for shooting competitions. How much do you train?

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Waterfowling - Shooting low

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Taking Control - Safety first

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Tips about shooting and shooting positions for rifle hunters.

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Mouse Guns?

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Have you taken a hunter education course yet?

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A message to younsters about firearms responsibility.

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A brief history of firearms.

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Wildcat or not?

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NSSF files a motion to dismiss traditional ammunition lawsuit.

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Sighting in and making those long shots.

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Who's the Ref? -- A look at hunter ethics.

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Hunter numbers are up 9 percent

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Lubricating Firearms - Just a little can go a long way

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A Hunter's Checklist -- Are you ready for the hunting season?

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Dram equivalent - What is it?

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Marksmanship - Practice often and train with a purpose.

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Shooting the big guns.

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Enroll in a hunter education course today!

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Some outstanding shooting by the USA Shooting team at the London Olympics.

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Olympic winner Kim Rhode.

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Custom Handgun Grips

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Rabbits and rabbit guns.

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Shotgun gauges other than the 12 gauge.

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Now Hear This! Hunters and shooters can enhance their hearing while protecting it.

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Hunters Eyes - Wearing protective lenses to enhance vision afield.

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How to safely secure your firearms at home.

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The number of hunters increased 9 percent between 2006 and 2011.

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The 1911: What a great gun.

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NSSF awards $50,000 in scholarship funds to 42 students.

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Shotgun games like skeet and sporting clays vs wingshooting.

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Which Eye? - Determine which eye is your dominant eye.

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Oops, It Kicks - It's best to try it before you buy it.

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Shooting Primitive - Traditional muzzleloader hunting.

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Sports, sportsmanship and the importance of training.

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Pistol Bayonetts.

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The Hunting Scope.

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Let's Keep It Clean - Proper maintenance will keep your firearm functioning in top form.

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Dad's old revolver.

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Plinking with grandpa.

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Getting ready for opening day.

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One at a Time - Force yourself to make each shot count.

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On Point - Spend some time with your shotgun.

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Which waterfowl gun would you choose?

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How to determine distance in the hunting field.

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Hunting Journal - Keep track of your hunting season.

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Rifle Hunting - Shooting a moving target.

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More about your vision.

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Eyesight and iron sights

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What's your small-game rifle of choice?

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The 28 and 10 gauge shotguns.

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The John Browning Hi Power 9mm pistol has been in continuous production since 1935.

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Smith & Wesson Small Frame Revolvers

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The Inglis Hi-Power - The Hi-Power served on both sides of WWII combatants. Hi-Powers were produced in Canada by John Inglis and Company for Allied forces.

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Scattergun - About shotgun shot patterns.

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Hunter Education - Now is the perfect time for new hunters to enroll in a course.

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Budget Models - Quality and reliable firearms at an affordable price.

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Now is the right time to head to the range and prepare for opening day.

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Safe Shooting In Dry Conditions.

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The classic British game gun.

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Zouave - A muzzle-loading military rifle originally developed by the Remington Arms Company.

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Iron, optics and peep sights.

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What's your pick for the best all-around hunting rifle?

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Pattern your shotgun.

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His name was William Baker.

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Time Marches On

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Moving Game - Leading your target.

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The Art of Snap Shooting

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Rabbit Hunting

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Doves and Guns.

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Firearms Forums.

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A magazine-fed firearm becomes a single-shot firearm without a properly functioning magazine.

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Pocket holsters provide good concealment and accessibility.

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Introducing youths to firearm safety and shooting.

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Wildcatting - Making custom cartridges.

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Reloading those spent cartridges.

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Depression-era Shotguns

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More about air rifles.

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How much is enough? Calibers and cartridges for various game species.

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A look at air guns.

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The Sportsmen's Ammendment

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NSSF's 2011 Legislators of the Year

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Black Powder and Deer

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Pip-squeak Calibers - Yesterday’s pip-squeak is today's performer.

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Fixed vs adjustable sights on handguns.

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NSSF & NAWCA - Firearms industry donates $150,000 to support wetlands conservation.

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Want a versatile revolver? Consider one chambered in .357 Magnum.

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The .38 Super

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What's currently available at NSSF.org

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BSA Council Grants

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Games - Competitive shooting matches

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A visit to the gunsmith

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The Where2Shoot mobile app

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Don't Lie for the Other Guy

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Hill and Capstick - The works of these outdoor writers will not disappoint.

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The popular and versatile .38 Special cartridge.

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The great Mauser model 98.

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Hunters and living green.

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Traveling with firearms.

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About Firearms Retailers.

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Picking the right firearms related accessories.

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Finding the right quail gun.

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Victory for the Second Amendment.

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The turkey gun.

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Bolt-action shotguns.

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The importance of using quality magazines.

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The .22 Magnum Rimfire - Half a Hornet and twice a Long Rifle.

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The Modern Shotgun

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Upland Bird Hunting

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NSSF invites shooting ranges to apply for $400,000 in grants.

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The pump-action shotgun.

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The semi-auto shotgun.

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The quest for accuracy.

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The Target .22 - The popularity of .22 rimfire competition.

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What about the .357 Magnum?

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Do you handgun hunt?

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If you own it, use it. You may enjoy shooting as a hobby.

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Seeing the Light

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So you have your scope zeroed; what about those open sights?

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The Woodcock Gun - Light and quick.

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So you have your scope zeroed; what about those open sights?

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Scopes and Power - Finding your comfort zone.

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Guns you never should have sold.

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Having that follow-up shot.

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Have you ever used a single-shot rifle?

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The lure of the .30-30.

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Does your custom firearm include hand engraving?

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Kit Gun - Do you pack a handgun as part of your kit?

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The big 10-gauge.

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Some Interesting Shots - Combining your interests and/or hobbies.

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Going plinking? Remember, firearm safety depends on you!

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More about bringing it to a gunsmith.

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Bring it to a gunsmith.

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Mentoring - Share your knowledge of hunting and shooting with a youngster.

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When did your passion for the shooting sports begin?

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In ten years, NSSF has awarded $4.7 million to state agencies to promote hunting.

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gunvote - Shooters, hunters and gun owners could make a huge impact at the polls.

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Carry Guns - Size matters.

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The first and most basic rule of firearm safety.

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Shotgun, rifle or handgun?

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The Peacemaker - More about the Colt Single Action Army.

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Colt Single Action Army - One of the most popular revolvers of all time.

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The SKS - A Soviet semi-automatic rifle chambered for the 7.62x39mm round.

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The .30-30 Winchester cartridge.

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Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver.

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The venerable Remington Model 870 pump-action shotgun.

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A look at handgun types.

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Walther HP - An early and rare version of the now famous P38.

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Lever-Action Rifles - Light, compact and fast on the follow-up shots.

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The .22 caliber ArmaLite AR-7 was designed as an aircrew survival rifle.

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Remington Nylon .22 rifles are light, rugged, accurate and highly collectible.

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More about combination guns.

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Combination Guns - Firearms designed for double duty.

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Savage Arms Company - One of the oldest firearms manufacurers in America.

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The Colt Gold Cup - This 1911 is Colt's high-end competition pistol.

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Interest in owning firearms has created a bright spot in the down economy.

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Some facts and other info about the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show, aka SHOT Show.

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The versatility of the .22-250.

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About pistol bayonets.

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Set aside some time to clean your guns.

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The .44 Magnum - Fun to shoot and capable of taking down almost any big game.

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More about engraved guns.

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Engraved guns and other custom firearms.

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Hernando Cortes and the matchlock firearm.

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How safe is hunting? Let's compare it with some other sports.

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More about loading and unloading a firearm.

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Loading and unloading a firearm safely.

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The recent surge in gun buying.

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One for the bucket list - Going full auto.

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More about gun cases and covers.

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Gun Cases and Covers - Your firearm deserves quality protection.

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A hunters zone of fire - Part 2

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A hunters zone of fire - Part 1

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Self-control is one of the most important elements of firearm safety.

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Do you know the basic rules of firearm safety?

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The .410 has been given a new lease on life.

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Some competitive shooting events require special equipment and/or modified firearms.

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The Garand Rifle - First adopted by the U.S. Army in 1936, the Garand was eventually reworked for competitive shooting in the 40's, 50's and 60's.

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How to handle the muzzleloader hang-fire.

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Loading a traditional muzzleloading black powder rifle.

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Where are the birds? Let's hunt them anyway.

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Hunting is one of the safest recreational activities in America.

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A Season's Harvest - More about donating game meat.

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Hunters donated nearly 2.8 million pounds of game meat to those in need in 2011.

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Collecting firearms memorabilia - Part 2

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Collecting firearms memorabilia.

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What did the trappers use?

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How many rounds of ammunition have you shot this past year?

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A gun for every occasion.

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Black Friday and Gun Sales

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The Right Load

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Using that equipment you have.

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Hunting apparel topped sportsman's wishlists this holiday season.

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What are people saying online about the shooting sports?

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Plinking Part 2

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Plinking Part 1

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What it means to be a responsible sportsman.

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Hunting rounds and lever-action rifles

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Deer Rounds - The .30-30 Winchester

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The Magnificent 1911 - Part 2

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The Magnificent 1911 - Part 1

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Full chokes and steel shot.

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Barrels - The long and short of them.

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Ethical Hunting - Hunting well is synonymous with good hunting.

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Blast It Clean - A tip for cleaning those hard-to-reach places

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My First Gun -- What was your first gun?

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More about buying a used firearm.

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Muzzleloader Season

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The stages of hunter development.

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Let's talk about game meat.

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Survey shows strong public support for hunting.

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Wildlife management laws.

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A brief look at hunter education.

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Shooting at flying targets is easy. Here's some tips to help you hit them.

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Rifling Part 3

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Rifling Part 2

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Rifling Part 1

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Some tips for buying a used firearm.

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A look at how weather conditions effect bullet trajectory.

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More about the double barrel shotgun.

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A look at double-barrel shotguns.

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The .338 Winchester Magnum is one of the most popular cartridges for big game.

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Tips for hitting a flying target.

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Clean It - Tips for gun cleaning and gun care.

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Another look at holiday gun gift giving.

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Gun sales continue to climb while gun crime continues to decline.

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Public support for hunting remains strong.

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Tips for hunting with steel shot.

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Some ways to maintain your hunting traditions.

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The importance of recoil pads.

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Tinnitus - This first symptom before hearing loss is a warning to wear protection.

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A tip for shotgunners.

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Shotshells - What's the difference between low brass and high brass?

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Some hunters facts.

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Close the Action - A valuable storage tip for every firearm owner.

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Marksmanship - Do you know your shooting strengths and weaknesses?

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Carrying a firearm safely.

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Shooting any firearm can cause hearing loss.

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Centerfire and rimfire ammunition.

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Hangfire and misfire - What are they and what should you do?

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Matching the Choke - Taylor your gun to the game.

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Two types of laws that govern hunter behavior.

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WhereToShoot.org - The most comprehensive listing of shooting ranges on the web.

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Taking care of your rifle barrel.

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Testing and debugging your new handgun.

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Some tips and techniques for sighting-in.

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Clean Guns - A good cleaning kit should contain the following.

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The importance of hunter education.

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One is None - Always have a backup

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How often are your hunting shots taken from the sitting position?

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Hunting, hiking, camping... It's important to be seen during hunting season.

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Looking at the .26 caliber.

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How to Hunt Part 2 - More hunting tips.

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How to Hunt Part 1 - Tips on how to hunt small game.

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Hunting clothing and missed opportunities.

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Reading the Wind.

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Keep these common hunting violations in mind on your next outing.

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Hunting Violations - Many state hunting laws change from year to year.

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Various tips and techniques from NSSF's Pull the Trigger video segments.

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Pre-SHOT Show event 'Birdies for the Brave' to benefit military homefront groups.

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A look at the four basic rifle shooting positions.

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Some rifle techniques to remember when you are afield.

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Self control is essential to hunting and shooting safety.

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Looking for a place to host a fundraiser or charity event? Try a local indoor range.

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The compound bow is a marvel of modern tech and science.

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Mentoring - Laying a firm foundation for the next generation of hunters and shooters.

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Shooting and hunting tips.

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NSSF Grants - NSSF Awards $435,000 to Shooting Ranges.

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Stand & Shoot - Wingshooters should stand up and stay flexible while shooting.

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Twenty-One Is Enough - Why you don't need a barrel length of over twenty-one inches.

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Hard Use Shotgun - Duck and goose hunting can wreak havoc on a fine shotgun.

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Caliber - How to match a cartridge to your firearm.

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Sit & Shoot - Sitting is a versatile and stable position for shooting game with a rifle.

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Gun Gift Part 2 - More about giving a firearm as a gift.

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Gun Gift Part 1 - Giving a firearm as a gift to a relative or friend.

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Get Fit Part 2 - More about getting fit for the season to come.

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Get Fit Part 1 - Are you fit yet? Get in shape for the coming season.

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Sabot Slugs - Consider a sabot the next time you use slugs in your shotgun.

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How often do you sight in your rifle? Here's a tip to keep you on target.

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How to Safely transport your firearms.

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About Rifle and Handgun Ammo.

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What is ammunition?

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Storing Firearms - Protect against theft and damage.

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Some tips for safely cleaning your firearm.

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Ammunition for your muzzleloader.

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How to properly load a muzzleloader.

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Hunting - The way it is today.

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Hunting - The way it used to be.

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Gifting a Gun - Know the Laws

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Louis Flobert - Gunsmith, Inventor and Key Figure in Firearms and Ammunition History

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Some Things You Want to Know About Black Powder

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You Can Tell a Lot...

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Ask a Pro - The importance of seeking professional training.

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The Deringer - A brief history of the handgun that Henry Deringer built.

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Cutts Compensator - An early version of the interchangeable choke system.

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The history of Dr. Richard Gatling and his gun.

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A look at those large calibers.

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About those medium calibers.

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More about the upland game gun.

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What is an upland gun?

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The Flinklock Action - A major innovation in small arms design.

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The Wheellock Action - Successor to the matchlock, predated the flintlock.

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The Matchlock Action

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Iver Johnson--Manufacturer of bicycles and roller skates is credited with first use of the safety hammer.

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Harrington & Richardson began making revolvers for the American market in 1874.

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Firearms Industry to donate $750,000 to NAWCA over next five years.

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Lancaster School - Origin of the Kentucky rifle.

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Goose Gun - An appropriate shotgun for goose hunting.

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Reloading - Another facet to the shooting hobby.

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A look at indoor shooting ranges

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Go Light -- How much gear is too much?

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Dry Firing -- Perhaps the most instructive form of practice you could do.

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Those Valuable Eyes - You can't hit what you cannot see.

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Dangerous-game Gun - A rifle best suited for hunting dangerous game.

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Which shotgun is most appropriate?

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Doubles - The development of double-barreled shotguns.

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Head out to the range and practice the basics.

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NSSF's Pull the Trigger - Tips for today's gun owners.

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The Over-under - Do you prefer the over-under or a side-by-side?

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The Squirrel Muzzleloader - Both fun and challenging.

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FBI Report -- Violent Crime Drops as Firearms Ownership Rises

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Choosing a Firearm - Is there really a "right" choice?

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Choices - What firearm should you bring on you next outing?

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Deer Rifle - The appropriate deer caliber.

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Three Guns - What would you choose?

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Calibers - A round for every reason and for every season.

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Early Rifles – Exploration of the American frontier calls for smaller, lighter rifles.

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The history of rifling begining with it's original use.

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Ruffed Grouse - A worthy quarry.

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About a Gun Maker

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The Pheasant Gun

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More shooting pointers for shotgunners.

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Shooting pointers for shotgunners.

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Practice Shooting - Go light and avoid the flinch.

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Gauging a shotgun.

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NSSF and State Agencies

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Roosevelt's love affair with all things Winchester.

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A look at what is behind the long reputation of Winchester.

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Handguns for Big Game

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Rifle Types - How do you choose?

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Rifle Types - How do you choose?

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Small Calibers - What is too small for deer-size game?

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One Caliber, One Rifle.

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NSSF and the Boy Scouts - The BSA Council Challenge Grant 2011.

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Shotguns for Small Game.

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Rabbit Guns - There are many options for rabbit hunting.

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All About Firearm Sights.

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Let's check out firearm safeties.

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How a Firearm Shoots.

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Muzzleloaders - Clean your muzzleloader often to prevent fouling.

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A look at muzzleloaders.

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Shotgun Terms - Chokes.

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The NSSF Website.

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Matching firearms and ammunition

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Some comments about ordering gun parts.

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Binoculars - Are quality binoculars part of your hunting kit?

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Classifying Shotguns.

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More about John M. Browning.

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John M. Browning - Father of the repeating shotgun.

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The "Golden Age" of shotgunning.

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The very first shotguns.

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Glassing - Using binoculars or a spotting scope to find game. Do you glass?

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What is a Shotgun?

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Strong Eye - Which is your dominant eye? Make sure with this simple test.

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Ducks - Some tips for duck hunters.

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Barrel Length - Which setup would you choose?

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Holsters – Good protection of a handgun requires a good holster.

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Off Hand - Tips for shooting off hand successfully.

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Carry Guns - Small and compact personal protection firearms.

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Gun Games - The growing participation in competitive shooting.

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Point It Safely - Safe gun handling.

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Range Finders - Do you have a range finder in your kit?

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Shooting at running game.

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More about your eyes.

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Eye Focus - Could your vision be affecting your shooting?

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Famous Hunter's Guns

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Bullet Performance - Terminal ballistics

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Home Rules - Simple safety reminders

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Scatter Guns - Thief-proof your firearms.

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Differences between field loads and magnum loads.

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Loud Enough - If you're going to be shooting, wear hearing protection.

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A brief walk through hunting history.

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The Rain Gun - Remington Arms development of 'special purpose' guns.

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Hunting Licence Sales

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A Look At Scopes.

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Great Guns - Part 3 of 3

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Great Guns - Part 2 of 3

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Great Guns - Part 1 of 3

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Varmint hunters and accuracy.

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Brit's Rule - The British love their shotguns and shooting them.

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Rifling - What does it do?

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Air Rifle Scopes - Air rifle recoil patterns will damage your centerfire rifle scope.

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Many Revolutionary War Era firearms used by the colonists were of British origin.

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A brief history of early American firearms.

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.338 Win Mag - The cartridge for all seasons?

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Southwick Associates -- Top hunting and shooting equipment brands of 2010.

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Precision air rifles and handguns can provide hours of challenging fun.

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How many do you need? - A firearms collection is not unlike a toolbox.

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Everyday Ammo - What sets premium ammo apart from standard ammo?

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7mm Rem Mag - A versatile caliber for North American big game.

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The right equipment can mean a world of difference.

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Used Gun Part 2 - Helpful advice for finding a quality used firearm.

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Used Gun Part 1 - Helpful advice for finding a quality used firearm.

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Buying a House Gun - Which best fits your home defense needs?

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Sportsmen spending in the 21st century.

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Hunting Memory - Do you document your hunts?

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License Fees - Sportsmen footing a big part of the bill for wildlife management.

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Hunters and Conservation - North America’s greatest conservationists.

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Shotguns - Do you use a repeater on wingshooting endeavors? Why not a double?

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Fit for the Field - Part 2: The importance of stock fit for newcomers.

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Fit for the Field - Part 1: The importance of stock fit for newcomers.

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General firearms handling and safety tips.

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The record setting 2011 SHOT Show soared way above expectations.

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Self-Protection - Safety guidelines for self-defense firearms in the home.

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National Safety Council - Household gun accidents on decline for more than two decades.

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Youngsters and Guns - Some teaching points for parents.

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A look at those other gauges that have gained recent popularity.

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First Shot - Do you remember your first shot?

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How to building muscle memory and why it will make you a better shooter.

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Grooves - All you need to know about rifling.

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Shooting Tips - Improve instinctive shooting and distance estimates.

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The .22 Rimfire - Don't underestimate what this round can do.

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Tinnitus - Wear ear protection, tinnitus has no cure.

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How to Miss Part 4 - Bullet trajectory and bore conditions.

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How to Miss Part 3 - Check your zero.

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How to Miss Part 2 - Ammunition.

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How to Miss Part 1 - Bore sighting.

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Slugs - Rifled shotgun slugs are both powerful and accurate.

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Barrel Weight versus Barrel Accuracy.

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Storing your Guns - Gun barrel up, gun barrel down.

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Keep it Clean - How often should you clean your firearms?

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The Pepperbox - This strange pistol was popular in 1849 during the California gold rush.

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How much oil is too much oil?

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How much oil is too much oil?

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The importance of shotshell velocity.

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The ubiquitous .22 Rimfire.

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Recoil Pads - The advantages of recoil pads.

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Finding your master eye.

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Bullet Energy aka Kinetic energy - The measurable work performed by a moving object.

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How rifling works and how it is made.

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Turn your shotgun into an emergency distress call.

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Questions to ask before gifting a gun.

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Be safe, observe these simple rules.

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Gun Control - Thoughts in America.

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Easy steps to refinish and restore your beautiful wooden gun stock.

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It seems like everybody is reloading these days.

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Wind and temperature will cause bullet drift.

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Expedient Bore Cleaner - Ever stick your barrel in the mud?

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What do we Know about the origin of the Kentucky long rifle?

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National Shooting Sports Foundation – 50 Years

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All about compressed rifle loads.

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Black Powder - Black powder rifles can kick fairly hard, here is why.

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John Philip Sousa, America's March King was an avid trapshooter and hunter.

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Thomas G Samworth and the Small Arms Technical Publishing Company.

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A look back at the sporting year past.

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Stock Repair - A quick and easy fix for a broken wooden stock.

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Build your own deer target.

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Which lead will it be? The sustained lead versus the swing-through lead.

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Over-under of auto-loader, which is your preference?

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Reloaders Tips - Important tips for cartridge case scroungers.

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Ought-Six - How the 30-06 caliber got its name.

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Reloaders, here are some tips to save your bullet tips.

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Restore that satin nickel finish to its original luster.

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Protect that valuable bluing on your valuable gun.

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An inventive way to battle firearms theft and aid in their recovery.

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Howday Pistol - This enormous big game pistol was popular in the mid-19th century.

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When is a handgun called a pistol and when is it called a revolver?

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Reloads - Chamber each finished round before marking them as hunting rounds.

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Hunter Safety - Know your target and what is beyond, before you pull the trigger.

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This tip that will extend the life of your brass when shooting black powder cartridges.

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Is your hunting shotgun over-choked? An open choke could get you more game.

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This tip that will extend the life of your brass when shooting black powder cartridges.

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Dram Equivalent - Are you familiar with this term?

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How accurate is accurate enough?

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Double Guns - An affinity for double barrel shotguns.

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NSSF Membership continues to grow with over 1,000 new members so far this year.

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Thief-proof your firearms.

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Spend a morning dusting clays with some friends for an opportunity to try out each others shotguns.

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Are you shooting with your dominant eye?

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A few essential firearm safety tips that everyone should know and practice afield.

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Wear your eye protection at the range and afield.

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A poorly fitting stock will guarantee poor performance.

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The often overlooked 28 gauge is perfect for many common shooting scenarios.

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A great way to carry and protect your choke tubes in the field.

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The .444 Marlin - Marlins' answer to the .44 magnum as a rifle round.

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Chokes not only constrict but also serve to shape the pellet pattern.

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Write It Down - An easy way to gain an edge on long distance rifle shooting.

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The .22-250 Remington - Almost 75 years old, this round excels as a long range varmint cartridge.

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The brilliance of firearms designer John M. Browning, the firearms enthusiasts hero.

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Barrel Length - How long should your shotgun barrel be?

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Improve success by mastering the Swing-Through shotgun technique.

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Check your choke, it may be time to pattern your shotgun again.

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How to bore sight your bolt action rifle.

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Modifying your shotgun stock to fit your various shooting needs.

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Tips that will improve your scores at the sporting clays range.

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Shooters’ Ear - Firearms will permanently damage your hearing so wear ear protection.

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Tips to help waterfowlers determine when birds are in range.

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Handgun hunting may be legal in most states, but having it concealed may not be.

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Re-loaders, weigh your bullets to ensure consistently accurate ammunition.

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Revolver Cleaning - Tips for effectively cleaning your revolver.

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A quick run through some shotgun techniques that will increase success.

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Combo loading becomes common practice during the early days of breechloaders.

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NSSF awards $100,000 grant to the Boy Scouts of America for the fourth consecutive year.

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The low price of steel shot makes it a favorite among waterfowlers.

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Safety tips for waterfowlers and reminders of the accidents that can and do happen.

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Ventilated Ribs - Using a ribbed barrel may improve your wingshooting success.

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Tips for developing your wingshooting technique.

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Gun Cleaning Part 2 - Tips to help take some of the chore out of cleaning your gun.

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Gun Cleaning Part 1 - Cleaning and maintaining your shotgun.

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Pattern It - Tips for getting your shotgun up to peak performance.

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Recoil - Buying a new gun? Sometimes you have to try before you buy.

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Head out to the range with some friends and break some hard targets.

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What bullets are best for brush? The answer may surprise you.

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Length & Drop - Does your shotgun fit your body?

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As firearms sales surged in 2009, crime rates declined.

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Say What? - Here is why you should wear hearing protection when shooting.

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The appeal of hunting with a muzzleloader.

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A good reason to carry a gun care equipment pack.

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The effect wind and temperature have on bullets.

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Lewis & Clark’s Guns - What guns did Lewis & Clark carry into the wilderness?

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Bringing a trio of shooting terms into focus.

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TLC for Barrels: Keeping your rifle barrel clean.

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Tips that can help you test and debug your new handgun.

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Tips for cleaning your shotgun.

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Waterfowl Hunting and Steel Shot: Use shot two times larger than the equivalent lead load.

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Development of 'squareback' auto-loader shotguns.

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A look at innovator Dan Lefever and his contributions to the American side-by-side shotgun.

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One Shot - Be a better shot by ensuring that you have to make each shot count.

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Which gun for the blind? Auto-loader vs over-under.

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Tips on reducing painful recoil and making shooting enjoyable for newcomers.

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Clean Carefully - More guns are broken during cleaning than at any other time.

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Don’t Push: When mentoring young ones, let them experience, enjoy and progress at their own pace.

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Take advantage of the opportunity to take a kid hunting or shooting.

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Ought 6 - The widest range of game of any rifle caliber.

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Spot Shooting - Mount, point and shoot.

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Shotgun Practice is fun for everyone.

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One gun to do it all - The .375 H and H Magnum.

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Check Your Scope: For older variable scopes, try testing each variable for accuracy.

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The off-season is a great time to renew relationships with those landowners who let you hunt their property.

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Want to mount a scope on your new rifle? Here's what you'll need.

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John Quaintance - "Why I Hunt."

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Accurate Enough - Field accuracy vs target paper accuracy.

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Learn about the .338 Winchester Magnum.

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The Waterfowl Gun - Standard or Specialized? Part 2.

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The Waterfowl Gun - Standard or Specialized? Part 1

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Squirrel season is a great opportunity to hone your overall hunting skills.

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The evolution of revolver actions.

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Try taking a formal shooting instruction course.

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Learn about the Winchester Model 70.

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Learn about the .460 Weatherby Magnum.

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Shotgunners - Learn to lead.

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Learn about pump-action shotguns.

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Tips for patterning your turkey gun.

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Tips for patterning your turkey gun.

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Tips for tree-stand placement and set-up.

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Hunting Distances - How far is too far?

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Learn about the .410 shotgun.

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Recoil - Tips for reducing painful recoil and increasing accuracy.

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Barrel Length - Shotguns: The 'all-around' shotgun.

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Barrel Length - Rifles: Barrel length versus muzzle velocity.

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The many styles and preferences of trap guns.

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Using round ball muzzleloading bullets.

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How to shoot accurately from a standing position. Part 2

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How to shoot accurately from a standing position. Part 1

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It's about the memories - Record your adventures.

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NSSF - Poll shows why people are purchasing firearms.

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Learn about the advantages of single shot rifles.

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Important tips for cleaning your rifle. Part 2

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Important tips for cleaning your rifle. Part 1

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Tips and insights for increasing accuracy.

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Learn about the history and value of the Model 1912 shotgun.

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The .45-70 - This ever popular cartridge has both versatility and reliability.

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The 'presence' of the 10-Gauge in the blind.

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Stock Fit - Custom stock-fitting can improve your shooting.

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Hunting PR - The importance of maintaining a positive image within the non-hunting community.

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A look at Trapshooting and tips for success.

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Accurate Rifles Part 2 - Accuracy begins with finding the right set-up for you rifle.

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Accurate Rifles Part 1 - What is accuracy and what is acceptable accuracy?

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Practice firearms safety everyday.

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Introduced in 1956, the .58 Win Mag was designed to handle the largest African game.

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Today's upland hunters have more shotgun choices than ever before.

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The most popular civilian rifle calibers are military based.

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Tips for being a better and safer shotgun shooter.

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Why shotgun barrels are over 21 inches.

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The emergence of the commemorative gun.

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A look into the engraving tradition.

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How are your shooting skills on a moving target with a rifle?

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The importance of hunter ethics.

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More refinishing tips for your rifles and shotguns.

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Some refinishing tips for your rifles and shotguns.

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A look into shotgun proofing.

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NSSF's contributes to the fraternal order of police.

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How to evaluate the condition of your firearms.

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NSSF's new collegiate initiative is increasing participation.

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Open your choke for shooting success.

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Gunmaker Icon Sam Colt.

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Modern Sporting Rifle owners most active.

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Use the appropriate shell for the game you are hunting.

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Buck tradition, wear safety glasses while hunting.

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Protect your ears while hunting too.

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How to determine your dominate eye.

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Use clay targets to keep your wingshooting skills sharp.

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Apprectice Licenses - Families Afield helps new hunters get started.

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Tips for buying a used gun.

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The versatile 28 gauge shotgun.

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Shotgun tip - how to overcome the fear of recoil.

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For better results hunting - pattern that shotgun.

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NSSF's educational videos cover safety and conservation.

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Collecting Bug:Information for would be firearm collectors

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The Cowboy gun - Colt Single Action Army

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The Winchester Model 12 Shotgun.

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The development of the 22 caliber.

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Memorial Day Bonus Episode: Picking the right gun for waterfowl hunting.

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The versatile .22 cartridge.

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Focus on the target and keep swinging.

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Shotguns should be pointed, not aimed.

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How shotgun gauges are determined.

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Free online hearing test.

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Selecting the right 22 caliber ammuntion.

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Safe squirrel hunting tips.

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Make your targets at home for big savings.

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More about buffalo guns.

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Announce the condition of your gun.

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For better accuracy - Don't mix your cartridges.

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Spring time is prime time for the shooting sports.

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Tips for effective game tracking.

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Lost in the woods - use a distress call.

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NSSF Poll results show target shooting on the rise.

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For better results in the field - don't mix your ammo.

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How manufacturers cut rifling in barrels.

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Why rifling plays a critical role in accuracy.

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An American classic the breach loading rifle.

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Wind patterns can make or break a hunt.

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The development of the 22 caliber.

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Wear hearing protection whenever you shoot.

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A rule of thumb for shotgun weight.

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Scope covers - essential equipment that is too often forgotten.

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Exploring the origins of early american gun manufacturing.

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After cleaning, store your guns muzzle down for a few days.

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Hunting licenses climb in 2009 according to sales index.

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What you should know about shotgun fit. Part 2

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What you should know about shotgun fit. Part 1

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Adult mentors play an important role carrying on hunting and shooting traditions.

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Protect your accuracy, protect your bullet tips.

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How to make your paper archery targets last longer.

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How to properly care for your satin nickel finished guns.

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Don't be afraid to move, set up for your shot to avoid a miss.

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Learn more about NSSF's First Shots Program.

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Learn more about the original long-range rifle competition. Part 2

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Learn more about the original long-range rifle competition. Part 1

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Important safety reminders for reloaders that cast lead bullets.

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Understanding the new rules regarding guns in National Parks.

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A few ways you can protect your firearms investment.

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Why increased excise tax receipts are good for wildlife restoration.

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How to carry less gear afield and be more successful.

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Why longer barrels may or may not be better.

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Learn more about the versatile .30-06 cartridge.

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Fun shotgun games also build important shooting skills.

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Sure-fire ways to miss that critical shot in the field.

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If the stock fits - shoot it, improving your odds for success.

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Bull-barrel or standard - what's involved in barrel accuracy.

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A clean gun will keep its owner happy over time.

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Do you have the right hunting mindset for success?

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Pattern your shotgun for success.

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What you should know about steel shot.

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Hmm? The importance of hearing protection while shooting.

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The value and a word of caution about variable scopes.

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Sabot slugs are designed for use in a rifled shotgun barrel.

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Match your shotgun slugs to the barrel of your gun.

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A two-shot solution to sighting in a rifle.

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Match the right bullet to game you are hunting.

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Learn more about the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

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Differences and similarities of the Kentucky and Pennsylvania rifles.

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Long range handguns for hunting.

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About the pepperbox pistol.

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A few tips for deer hunters.

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While interests may be diverse, shooters share a common bond.

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Sight in your rifles 2 inches high at 100 yards.

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When it comes to oil and your gun, too much is not a good thing.

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Why bigger isn't always better.