Whitewater Rafting Safety Essentials

Three people are in a raft on the water.

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 can be described in one word—incredible! Whitewater rafting…

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How to Stay Safe During Whitewater Sports

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

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 the summer. Fortunately, North America is home to some of…

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How to Avoid Backcountry Hazards

A river is shown with water gushing down it.

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 we are influenced by our modern world, the…

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6 Ways to Turn Off a New Gun Owner

A man and woman are practicing shooting at the range.

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 to learn the safe and responsible use of that firearm. As instructors,…

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Carrying Firearms on Our National Lands

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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 a plethora of other outdoor activities. I recently took…

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Teach Them Well: 6 Techniques for Firearm Training Success

Two women are looking at a gun with gloves on.

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’ needs and knows the techniques that will help their students achieve their…

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