June 2021 - North American Outdoors

The Men Who Helped Shape Our World: NRA Women Pay Tribute on Father’s Day

By North American Outdoors | June 20, 2021

A woman holding onto the sun while standing in front of a sky.

Whether he’s called Dad, Grandpa or by another name, the father figures in the lives of many NRA Women have shaped their love and respect for the outdoors lifestyle. Read some of the tributes to them here. My grandpa was a Navy veteran, animal-lover, hunter, fisherman and shooting enthusiast who taught me to stand up…

In Defense of Lightweight Carry Guns for Women

By North American Outdoors | June 7, 2021

A person holding two guns on top of a table.

“Everybody knows” what the best guns for women are … but you’re not everybody, are you? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 7, 2021 No matter which NRA firearm training course I am teachingâ€”Pistol, Rifle or Shotgunâ€”my students invariably ask the same question: â€œWhat is the best gun for a woman?â€ This typically sparks a vigorous debate among…