October 2021 - North American Outdoors

There’s ALWAYS Time to Review the NRA Gun Safety Rules

By North American Outdoors | October 28, 2021

There’s a reason the word ALWAYS appears three times in NRA’s Rules of Gun Safety. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 28, 2021 At regular intervals, every serious firearms instructor should pause to review his or her safety procedures. As NRA Instructors we stress in every class the “Always, Always, Always” rules. These NRA Rules of…

Berms, Backstops, Baffles – and Other Gun Range Terminology

By North American Outdoors | October 26, 2021

Beyond range commands, knowing the correct terminology and names of the different areas of the gun range is crucial to having a fun day at the range. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 26, 2021 Safety should be on everyone’s mind when handling firearms. The first step in firearms safety is knowing your firearm and how…

Mind the Gap – The Revolver Cylinder Gap, That Is

By North American Outdoors | October 21, 2021

Failing to avoid the cylinder gap can result in damage far worse than a pinched finger. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 21, 2021 Safe gun handling is the cornerstone to all firearms training courses. All the safety rules revolve (pun intended) around preventing the damage or injury caused by the unintended discharge of a projectile…

7 Reasons Even Revolvers Can Fail

By North American Outdoors | October 7, 2021

Yes, revolvers can malfunction. Here’s what to do if your wheelgun wilts on you. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 7, 2021 There is a belief among many new (as well as experienced) shooters that revolvers are immune to malfunctions. When teaching the NRA Basic Pistol Courses and NRA Instructor Pistol Courses, I always ask the…

7 Range Commands You Need To Know

By North American Outdoors | October 5, 2021

In order to feel at home on the range, everyone should know safety commands like the back of their hand! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 5, 2021 As the days become shorter and daytime temps get cooler, you start to see a noticeable increase in the number of shooters at the local gun range. Fall…

Are You Ready For Waterfowl Season?

By North American Outdoors | October 4, 2021

Here’s how to avoid mistakes, stay legal and hunt ethically this waterfowl season. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 4, 2021 Waterfowl season is a big deal. Especially in Texas, waterfowl hunting is a social gathering where hunters get together and have fun. People have cookouts and barbecues that might even conclude in a big party…