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1 week ago | nrafamily.org | Mark Fike

Summer is most definitely here. Many species of wildlife are thriving, and that includes predators. With the economy, shortage of eggs and so on, many people have explored the idea of raising their own chickens, turkeys, quail, and other small animals in backyards for food. It is a great way to live. I can attest to that, as my entire life has been spent raising or hunting my own food.

2 weeks ago | nrafamily.org | Mark Fike

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** The Beeman XTREME VIPER comes in a wood stock or a synthetic stock in either .177 or .22 caliber. I tested the Model 1125 chambered in .177 with a wood stock. My initial impression of the gun out of the box was quite good. It appeared to be of good quality and well made.

3 weeks ago | nrafamily.org | Serena Juchnowski

For some, becoming a competitor is a gradual process – participating in a league or club and progressing as one’s skills do. For others, there is a defining moment in which the drive to win and succeed prevails. At the age of 14, Logan Lucas of Pacific, Missouri attended a memorial range day in honor of his friend, Aaron Hurst. Up to this point, marksmanship had only been a consideration for hunting and general plinking.

1 month ago | nrafamily.org | Mark Fike

When I picked up the GAMO P-27, I thought it looked a lot like the GAMO P-430, which I reviewed here. There are some similarities, but there are some differences as well. The P-27 retails on the GAMOUSA.com site for $62.90, while the P-430 currently is retailing for $39.90. Both guns operate on a semi-automatic CO2 powerplant. Both guns have a really neat double-ended magazine holding eight BBs or pellets on each end, totaling 16 shots. The P-27 has three white dots on the fixed sights.

1 month ago | nrafamily.org | Mark Fike

As a public-school educator, gun writer, and leader of a youth outdoor club, I've had the unique opportunity to speak to youth about hunting and shooting sports. Over the years, I've formed some valuable partnerships with businesses and families that have not only enriched the lives of many kids, but built a stronger community of hunters and shooters as well. One of my most meaningful partnerships has been with the Snow family.