NRA National Firearms Museum, Fairfax

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Since 1935, the NRA Museum collection has become one of the world's finest museum collections dedicated to firearms. Now housed in three locations, the NRA Museums offer a glimpse into the firearms that built our nation, helped forge our freedom, and captured our imagination.

For more information on hours and locations of the NRA National Firearms Museum, the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum at Bass Pro Shops, and the Frank Brownell Museum of the Southwest visit NRAmuseums.com.

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By Sunset2b

We visited the NRA range several years ago and i didn’t finish the review, so the range might have been improved since my visit. When I was there I was surprised at how rudimentary the facility was...

We visited the NRA range several years ago and i didn’t finish the review, so the range might have been improved since my visit. When I was there I was surprised at how rudimentary the facility was... more »
By ChuckPMi

There are hundreds, thousands of guns here, from the Revolutionary War to modern weapons. They are integrated into exhibits on various conflicts and individuals. One of the exhibits contains guns...

There are hundreds, thousands of guns here, from the Revolutionary War to modern weapons. They are integrated into exhibits on various conflicts and individuals. One of the exhibits contains guns... more »

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By Erik Bakken

Never have I ever seen such a complete, detailed, extensive, and informative display on any subject in any museum. No matter your political views this should be on your list just for the sheer volume and quality of the information. The curator was knowledgeable on the various collections and displays, their history and value. Not everyone in our party was a firearms enthusiast but everyone left with an appreciation of their efforts.

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By Deanna Lynn Poling

Pew pew pew! Oh so many guns! We spent over 2 hours here. If you read all the details you could definitely spend more here. There are so beautiful guns and rifles to look at plus a lot of history behind them. Definitely recommend if you are a guns lover.

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