The ammo shelf at your local gun shop can be an intimidating place, with its myriad brands, boxes and designations. In this video we take you through the information listed on a box of ammunition, like bullet type, grain weight and velocity, so that you can better understand what you are purchasing.
Firearm Basics | Understanding Information on an Ammo Box
In this video we take you through the information listed on a box of ammunition, like bullet type, grain weight and velocity.
More like this from around the NRA
Latest
New Guns: Cool Finds from SHOT Show 2025
Some are saying there's not much new under the sun in the shooting market this year. We disagree. Check out this diverse selection of what's new for 2025.
A Celebration of Sisterhood: Louisiana Secretary of Wildlife Headlines “Women Go Hunting” Event at SCI Show
Sportswoman Madison Sheahan enjoys promoting hunters’ role in conservation.
New Guns 2025: Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series Pistols
S&W has implemented upgrades to its popular CSX pistol, making it the line's most versatile 9mm to date.
Hunting Rifles: Make Mine a Double!
Now's the time to pull the trigger—or two—and get that double rifle.
Italy’s Claudia Tagliaferri Ricci Receives 2025 NRA-Sponsored SCI Diana Award
The award was presented at the annual Safari Club International Convention in Nashville.
New Guns 2025: Smith & Wesson Model 36 Classic Revolver
This revolver chambered in .38 Special is a throwback to the iconic carry-size revolvers that made Smith & Wesson famous in the mid 20th century.
Women's Interests
SECTIONS
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
EXPLORE MORE NRA PUBLICATIONS
