A Childhood Memory

I remember the time when my little brother discovered a small gun, a Ruger, in our parents' sock drawer in our small Montana town. He picked it up and showed it to me, and when Dad found out, he was very upset—it was loaded. This incident highlighted the ever-present danger of firearms in the home and the importance of gun safety.

Lessons from the NRA

I took an NRA hunting class where I learned to always treat a gun as if it were loaded and to respect others' lands. The focus was solely on safety, not on the right to own guns. The teachings were practical and straightforward, emphasizing responsible handling and awareness over any form of patriotism or political agenda.

The Shift in the NRA

Something troubling has happened to the NRA. Once an organization focused  ...