June 2022 - North American Outdoors

Three people are in a raft on the water.

Whitewater Rafting Safety Essentials

By North American Outdoors / June 28, 2022 / Comments Off

Whitewater Rafting Safety Essentials – NRA Women.com Prepare for your next rafting adventure by learning useful terms and rapid classifications. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 28, 2022 NEWS, LIFESTYLE Support NRA Women DONATE Whitewater rafting is one of the most exciting and exhilarating activities during the spring and summer. To feel the raw power of Mother Nature…

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Growing the NRA Women Community – One Member at a Time

By North American Outdoors / June 27, 2022 / Comments Off

Growing the NRA Women Community – One Member at a Time – NRA Women.com Being an active NRA member means seeking out and recruiting new members. President John F. Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” There has never been a truer statement.…

A man in black jacket and blue hat paddling a kayak.

How to Stay Safe During Whitewater Sports

By North American Outdoors / June 23, 2022 / Comments Off

How to Stay Safe During Whitewater Sports – NRA Women.com Want to ride the rapids this summer in your raft, canoe or kayak? Prepare for your next adventure by knowing the hazards you could face. Whitewater sports like rafting, canoeing and kayaking return to popularity as winter transitions into spring, and are in full swing during…

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How to Avoid Backcountry Hazards

By North American Outdoors / June 22, 2022 / Comments Off

How to Avoid Backcountry Hazards – NRA Women.com If you love recreating outside, be aware of these four categories of potentially lethal backcountry hazards. Spending time in the great outdoors is how many NRA Women escape and unwind from modern civilization. The backcountry, in particular, is wild and untouched by human development. However, the more…

Two women smiling for a picture in front of mountains.

Matriarchs Run Montana: Two Women Living in the Wild

By North American Outdoors / June 20, 2022 / Comments Off

Matriarchs Run Montana: Two Women Living in the Wild – NRA Women.com There are many definitions of a strong woman, but these two NRA Women business owners make thriving in the wilderness look easy. We all have an image in our heads of what a strong woman is. I consider every NRA Woman to be…

A man and woman are practicing shooting at the range.

6 Ways to Turn Off a New Gun Owner

By North American Outdoors / June 20, 2022 / Comments Off

6 Ways to Turn Off a New Gun Owner – NRA Women.com Firearm training can take a hard left turn quickly if the instructor falls into one of these categories. Firearm sales are continue to be brisk, with more people purchasing their first firearm–one third of them by women in 2021. Many are seeking formal training…

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Carrying Firearms on Our National Lands

By North American Outdoors / June 17, 2022 / Comments Off

Carrying Firearms on Our National Lands – NRA Women.com Know your Second Amendment rights in National Parks. While NRA women are a diverse group of individuals with a diverse set of interests, I have found that most of us enjoy the great outdoors. We are engaged in hunting, fishing, camping and hiking, as well as…

Two women are looking at a gun with gloves on.

Teach Them Well: 6 Techniques for Firearm Training Success

By North American Outdoors / June 14, 2022 / Comments Off

Teach Them Well: 6 Techniques for Firearm Training Success – NRA Women.com Teaching a firearms course is no different than teaching any other topic. You can have all the knowledge in the world, but if you cannot deliver the information in an effective manner, your students will suffer. A great instructor can identify their students’…

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