A Brief History of Firearms: Birth of the Modern Revolver
Jim Supica is well known for his expertise of firearms as the editor of the Standard Catalogue of Firearms and having served as the Director of Museums for the NRA until he retired in 2020. Jim has graciously provided the ORA access to his archives. The following is...
The Importance of Competition
An Op Ed by ORA Director of Outreach, Amber Parrow I could start off this with the anecdote about kids these days all getting participation trophies. Sure, that can be a problem when there is no longer the recognition for merit, hard work and talent, but this is not...
2025 National Mid-Range Championships
ORA Competition Director, Curtis Bohlman, Photography: Robert Green High Power prone rifle shooters from 14 states and one other country descended on the Oklahoma City Gun Club last month seeking a national title. It was the US Mid-Range Championship’s Minute Man...
Daisy Nationals 2025
As NRA First Vice President, I went this past week to the Daisy Nationals to see nearly 600 youth compete with their Daisy BB guns! This is a competition that has taken place since 1966 for kids 8 to 15 years old. Daisy is committed to safety and education and has a...
