Philmont Museum
Philmont Scout Ranch museums in Cimarron, New Mexico: the Colfax County War case, an 1851 Colt Navy found on the ranch and Kit Carson’s rifle. Free admission.
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National Museum of the U.S. Army
The National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia covers the Army’s full history in 11 galleries with nearly 1,400 artifacts. Free admission.
Black River Technical College
Black River Technical College in Pocahontas, Arkansas offers gunsmithing certificates in riflesmithing, shotgunsmithing and pistolsmithing, plus an associate degree with a rifle emphasis.
Guntry of Maryland
Guntry of Maryland in Owings Mills: a 64,000 sq ft range opened in 2019 with 34 indoor lanes, including the state’s only 100-yard indoor lanes, a training room and a cafe.
Modern Gun School
Modern Gun School, founded in 1946, runs a nationwide distance-learning gunsmithing program, now fully online and based in Wilmington, Delaware.
Fort Chaffee Outfitters
One of the best gun shops on the Gun Show Loophole Tours: a walk through Fort Chaffee Outfitters in Barling, just outside Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The Range at The Preserve
The Range at The Preserve in Richmond, Rhode Island opened in 2018 as the longest indoor range in the United States, with four 150-yard lanes and 16 lanes at 33 yards.
AZ Firearms
AZ Firearms in Avondale, Arizona, run by Dan and Cheryl of Gun Freedom Radio, closed out a Gun Show Loophole Tour with more guns than most two shops combined.
Shipton’s Big R
Shipton’s Big R in Billings, Montana hides a full gun shop inside a ranch and tack store, with gear for reloading, hunting, target shooting and carry.
Outdoorsman, Fargo
Outdoorsman in Fargo, North Dakota: a good-sized gun shop with a strong gun assortment, hunting gear and a friendly staff.