Bird Season Means Shotgun Season 

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Choosing the right shotgun is more than just personal preference, as each type of hunting calls for an optimal type of shotgun. Choosing the right shotgun is more than personal preference. Different types of hunting call for different types of shotguns. When bird hunting, you need to know if the game birds you are hunting…

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The Real Impact of NRA Training

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NRA Instructors: Your interest in and impact on our youth will help ensure that our Second Amendment is protected! Organizations and associations generally rely on a body of members to exist, so it stands to reason that without the recruitment of new members, an organization may cease to exist. The National Rifle Association is no exception. We,…

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Soft-Point or Solid Bullet – Which is Best?

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The answer: It depends. Be sure to match the correct bullet for the game you are hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 18, 2022 NEWS, HUNTING, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Many topics spur debate among hunters, a demographic that is usually willing to voice their opinions on the best rifle, best caliber and best optic. They are also…

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The Forgotten Firearm: The Sporterized Rifle

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Millions of surplus firearms flooded the firearm market at the end of World War II, providing sportsmen and women with some of the best rifles for hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 17, 2022 NEWS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE The end of World War II had an unexpected benefit to hunters in the United States and…

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How NRA Instructors Impact Their Communities

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When NRA firearm instructors properly train individuals, they are demonstrating the “Gold Standard†that the sets them apart from any other training. The NRA offers firearm training and other programs to meet the needs of every citizen. Some training is expected to be utilized each time someone handles a firearm—like keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe…

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Are You a Migratory Bird Hunting HIP-ster?

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The Harvest Information Program helps biologists estimate the number of migratory birds taken each year—and is your way of helping the sport you enjoy!  There are many laws you need to follow when you are waterfowl hunting. Many laws address equipment, such as using a shotgun that is not capable of holding more than three shells. There…

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Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid

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Firearm training is about as serious as a business gets. If you are an instructor, it’s incumbent on you to run a safe class. When I am conducting an NRA Instructor Course, whether it be a rifle, shotgun or pistol class, I do my best to impress upon my instructor candidate students that if there is…

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Firearm Trainers: 3 Rules for Stress-Free Classes

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By being proactive and anticipating issues, you can mitigate most situations before they become a problem. If you are an NRA Certified Instructor and conduct firearms training classes, you know all too well the logistics involved: securing the classroom; locating a range; ordering supplies; and countless other details critical to ensuring a successful outcome. Next, you advertise…

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