Gone Fishin’ and Huntin’

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How will you celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 22, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) occurs each year on the fourth Saturday of September, after a proclamation was signed by Richard M. Nixon on May 2, 1972. On the day of its signing, President Nixon…

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What is the Data Stamp Rule – and What Are the Exceptions?

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Sometimes firearms can safely shoot more than one caliber. Here’s how to tell which ones.   by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 20, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Always make certain you have the proper ammunition that can safely be shot out of the firearm you will be using. To correctly match ammunition to…

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Understanding Cartridge Headspace

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Many things must properly line up before a cartridge can be accurately fired through a firearm—and one of the most important factors is headspace. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 14, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, CONCEALED CARRY, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Firearm cartridges are made up of four main components: bullet, case, gun powder and primer. If you look at…

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Firearm Training for Students with Language Barriers

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Once you are sure that you are following all applicable laws and regulations, you are now faced with the challenge of meeting each of your student’s needs. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 12, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Being an NRA Firearms Instructor does not come without challenges. First are the legal challenges—city, county,…

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Training Students with Service Animals

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The laws concerning service animals can be open to interpretation, and NRA Firearms Trainers should become educated on the nuances of the topic. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 11, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Firearms instructors meet some very interesting people. Everybody is unique and has their own needs. As instructors, we try…

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Know Your Doves

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Identifying and shooting your limit of these fast-moving targets is one of the most highly anticipated activity of fall. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 6, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE For many hunters, the opening of dove season signals the beginning of hunting season! Unless you live in the deep southern United States,…

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