4 Tools Firearm Instructors Shouldn’t Be Without

By North American Outdoors | July 20, 2023
A man and woman holding guns in their hands.

One of the keys to great firearm instruction is the ability to adapt to each student. These tools can help. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 20, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, GEAR, FIREARMS Anyone who has ever conducted handgun training can tell you that it can be just as challenging for the instructor as…

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Training with .22s: Not Just for Beginners

By North American Outdoors | July 19, 2023
A group of people are practicing shooting at an outdoor range.

There are many benefits to using a .22-cal. firearm when conducting firearms training. This is especially true if you are training a beginner shooter who has never used a firearm. Most new shooters have no problem starting out with a .22 caliber. In fact, they are usually relieved that you have a small-caliber option for them to…

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Mentoring: Make Sure Your New Hunter Uses Enough Gun

By North American Outdoors | July 18, 2023
A rifle in the foreground of an orange sunset.

Using the largest caliber you can effectively shoot increases the chance of game recovery—which is very important when introducing a new hunter to the activity. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 18, 2023 NEWS, HUNTING, TIPS & TACTICS Famed author Robert Ruark made the phrase “use enough gun†everyday hunting lexicon in his 1966 book, Use Enough…

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The Real Value in Evaluating Your Firearm Instructor

By North American Outdoors | July 10, 2023
Two women wearing ear buds and a hat.

If an instructor is good, word spreads fast. If an instructor is not good, word spreads faster. Here’s why your students’ opinions matter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 10, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, FIREARMS A good teacher does not have to tell others they are good at what they do; it is reflected in their…

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