ROAMING THE WOODS AND WATERS, CREATING MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME
Firearms have their own language with unique words, phrases and meanings. As such, one of the first things that your students should learn is the difference between a magazine and a clip. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 30, 2021 As an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor, it is my job to use the correct gun terminology—and also…
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Those who would infringe your rights always tell you first; it’s time to listen. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 21, 2021 The United States has a very brave and colorful past. We are unique in the fact that we are guaranteed the rights that are given to us by our Creator. Every man…
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While introducing new people to hunting is a noble pursuit, retaining hunters is the key to saving the sport! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 15, 2021 Some hunting organizations with the mission to recruit new hunters gauge their success by the number of individuals taken to the field every year. Most of these…
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The data stamp on a firearm’s barrel is the road map to the chamber by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 14, 2021 If there ever was an “ah-ha†moment when teaching an NRA Firearms Training course, it is when I explain a firearm’s chamber. Most students understand the concept of the chamber, but really do not understand what…
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Properly sighting-in is a critical step to ensure a successful hunt … the good news is that it’s easy to do. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 7, 2021 Going to the range and sighting-in your rifle is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that your hunt is successful. It does…
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Understanding how shotgun choke works is paramount to your shooting success and safety. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 3, 2021 Understanding shotgun choke is critical to your shooting success, but also to your safety. Chokes are, essentially, constriction. Another way to describe choke is as a controlled obstruction. So, a device that causes…
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Choke is probably the most misunderstood component of the shotgun … and one of the most important. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 2, 2021 The shotgun’s choke is probably the most misunderstood component of the shotgun itself; I spend a lot of classroom time explaining the different types of chokes and their intended purposes. That’s…
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