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The Pros and Cons of Using Quick-Release Scope Mounts 

If you’ve ever wondered about quick-release mounts, here is a complete explanation of when and why you would choose to use them.

4 Ways to Achieve Handgun Success at the Range 

Sometimes just knowing and following the basics is not enough. Here are things you can do to help bring the 5 Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting together.

How to Identify—and Train—the Know-It-All Firearm Student

NRA Certified Instructors take great pride and satisfaction in what they do, but in doing so they frequently must navigate the students' varied personalities. Have you encountered the know-it-all—or are you one?

5 Tips to Improve Your Situational Awareness

We talk a lot about color codes and situational awareness, but if you’re not great at it, how can you improve?

 

Back to Basics: Breaking Down a Topo Map

Do you fear the words “No Service”? Here’s how to navigate the lost art of topographic map reading.

6 Bad Shooting Habits—and How to Fix Them

Struggling to shoot as accurately as you’d like? Be sure you’re not making one of these six mistakes.

How to Buy a Used Gun and Not Get Ripped Off (or Go Afoul of the Law)

Found a used firearm you want to buy? Here’s how to do it right, safely and legally.

How to Set Up Your NRA Training Classroom

Want to make a good first impression for your students? Follow these guidelines to create a welcoming, professional environment.

Before You Fire, Know Your Backstop

You are responsible for everything your projectile touches. Here are three common ways to ensure that you have a proper backstop when recreational shooting, target shooting, or hunting.

5 Tips for Better Accuracy

If you’re working on improving your handgun accuracy, you can shorten your learning curve with these five pointers.

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