Insights

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

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

The Matchlock Action

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

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

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

Lancaster School - Origin of the Kentucky rifle.

Goose Gun - An appropriate shotgun for goose hunting.

Reloading - Another facet to the shooting hobby.

A look at indoor shooting ranges

Go Light -- How much gear is too much?

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

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

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

Which shotgun is most appropriate?

Doubles - The development of double-barreled shotguns.

Head out to the range and practice the basics.

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

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

The Squirrel Muzzleloader - Both fun and challenging.