Category Beginner’s Guide

Not sure if NRA's Basic Pistol online training is for you? I took it recently and review the curriculum, teaching methods, and testing procedures. (Read)

Getting started with muzzleloading is a fun and rewarding challenge for even the most experienced shooters. Here's how to get started. (Read)

If you want to dominate in a 3-Gun competition, you'll need a solid pistol. Find the perfect gun to meet your needs, budget, and help you win matches. (Read)

If you have ever wanted to buy a fully automatic, short-barrelled, or suppressed weapon, you have to first understand this one crucial gun law. (Read)

Silhouette shooting is a fairly old shooting sport that anyone interested in competition should know about. Here's your guide to getting started. (Read)

Developing your own specialty load for your rifle is one of the most fun - and rewarding - things you can do as a shooter. Here's how to get started. (Read)

Its hard to choose 3-gun gear. We've laid out exactly what you need to compete, including all the best gear to get your first match off to a great start. (Read)

IDPA offers a fun, practical way to practice shooting in defensive situations, win prizes, and make new friends. Read on to find out how to get started. (Read)

Service rifle competitions are great for veterans, history buffs, and other firearms enthusiasts to shoot tried-and-true guns in a competition setting. (Read)

If you're looking to get into competitive shooting, you'll need a good 3-gun shotgun. We've rounded up some of the very best available to help you get started. (Read)

Getting started in competition shooting can be a daunting prospect. We've laid out the basics of each competition to make getting started a little easier. (Read)

If you or a loved one are disabled, choosing a handgun can be a hassle. This guide will help take some of the struggle out of this difficult choice. (Read)

If you want to get into bird hunting, you'll need a good shotgun. We've rounded up some of the best of the best to get you started off on the right foot. (Read)

Do you or a loved one suffer from a disability that makes it difficult to use firearms? Fortunately, there are techniques and accessories that can help. (Read)