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The NRA National Sporting Arms Museum at the Bass Pro Shops flagship superstore is featuring the first ever Serial Number One Guns exhibit.
October 17, 2013
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Engineer Christopher Miner Spencer was one of those 19th century Yankee polymaths who was responsible for a huge number of different, fascinating contrivances. But it was his eponymous repeating rifle that really established his place in the hierarchy of American inventors.
October 09, 2013
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Invaded by the expansionist Soviet Union in 1939, the Finns, a small nation of practiced riflemen, held Stalin’s hordes at bay for months with Mosin-Nagants and other small arms, including those designed by Aimo Lahti.
October 03, 2013
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The gun that won the West has returned, and is ready to reassume its historic mantle.
October 01, 2013
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The sight of a G-Man with a Thompson is one of the most iconic images of the FBI. But the Bureau has issued its agents many other long guns, ranging from pump-action Remingtons to Rock River M4s.
September 30, 2013
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NRA Editorial Director John Zent recently sat down with the president of Weatherby, Ed Weatherby, to discuss guns, the company's history and the "Weatherby Mystique."
September 27, 2013
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In April 1916, Irish rebels rose up against the British Crown. Armed with a motley collection of obsolete and modern rifles, as well as handguns and shotguns, they resisted the might of the British Empire for five days before final defeat. The rebellion set in motion events that would lead to Irish independence.
September 10, 2013
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The 1847 Cavalry Musketoon was actually an attenuated version of the excellent U.S. Model 1842 Musket, and commands high prices with collectors.
July 24, 2013
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During the American Civil War, the best carbine used by cavalry troopers on either side was the seven-shot, repeating Spencer. The Model 1860 and 1865 Spencer carbines saw service into the Indian Wars and were replaced by an arguably inferior arm, the “Trapdoor” carbine.
July 23, 2013
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If you’re proud to be an American, then thank Daniel Morgan, Timothy Murphy and the American Longrifle.
June 19, 2013
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During the battle of Gettysburg everything from ancient smoothbores to state-of-the-art repeaters was pressed into service.
June 18, 2013
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Rifleman, like William Ross, played an important role toward the end of the War of 1812.
May 30, 2013
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One of the best things said about the Ross Rifle was it was better than a broomstick.
May 28, 2013
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In a desperate need for arms to fight the Germans, the Russian Army turned to Winchester, purchasing Model 1895s in 7.62x54 mm R.
March 20, 2013
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The Top 10 Infantry Rifles were chosen due to innovation, effectiveness, service life, impact on history and small-arms development.
March 12, 2013
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