American Hunter – August 2019

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AUGUST 2019 VOLUME 47 / NO. 8

O cial Journal of the

National Rifl e Association

MEMBER PROGRAMS 800672

The NRA, the foremost guardian of the traditional American right to “Keep and Bear Arms,” believes every law-abiding citizen is entitled to

the ownership and legal use of firearms, and that every reputable gun owner should be a member of the NRA.

Wayne R. LaPierre, Executive Vice President

EARREPLACEABLE

While old-timers may be able to claim ignorance,

that excuse has long been retired. Protect your ears.

Hearing damage is permanent.

BY BRYCE M. TOWSLEY



SPECIAL REPORTS

THE RACE TO THE BOTTOM

Democratic candidates have tried to edge out their

competition by pushing a wide array of increasingly

outlandish proposals.

BY NRAILA STAFF



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HIGH STEAKS

When you eat what you kill, it’s your job to ensure

your prime cuts stay in prime condition between the

field and the fork.

BY MARK KAYSER



COVER STORY

THERE ARE MANY RIFLES

BUT THIS ONE IS YOURS

Learn the backstory behind the collaboration

between America’s oldest arms manufacturer and

the world’s largest hunting magazine:

the Remington Model  American Hunter rifle.

BY J. SCOTT OLMSTED



SHEEP ESSENTIALS

Realizethatyourgear,whilesurelyimportant,isn’tthe

onlythingyou’llneedinordertomakeitthrough a

backcountry sheep hunt.

BY JOHN ZENT



HARD TIMES FOR EASY ELK

Though it seemed like a simple plan, the right place

and the right time only exist if every participant is on

the same clock.

BY J. SCOTT OLMSTED



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