Understanding the 4 Types of Sight Pictures

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Just as there is not just one firearm to meet every need, one sight picture is not used for every situation. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 25, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Anyone who has ever gone through an NRA Firearms Training Course should be able tell you that that the 5…

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Do You Know Your Antler Terminology?

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You might take a bull by the horns, but not a deer—or elk, moose or caribou! Regardless of how long you’ve been hunting, if you’ve been referring to a whitetail buck’s “antlers” as horns, it’s time for this refresher course. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 13, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Antlers are what drive…

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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Kids to Hunting

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Mentoring youth hunters means dedicating the time, expense and providing the right equipment for the best outdoor experiences possible. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 11, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Many kids look forward to getting in the field for their first hunt with a parent or other adult role model. As such,…

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How to Measure Your Trophy

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Think you’ve made the record book? Don’t take chances. What you do in the hours after can determine if it will go into the record books or be rejected. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 9, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE If you are an avid hunter, you go through the same ritual every year. As…

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Understanding the Pittman-Robertson Act

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Yes, it’s a tax—one asked for by a group of concerned sportsmen in the 1930s. Thank goodness they did. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 5, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Have you ever sat around the dinner table at night complaining about not paying enough taxes? Have you ever wished your representative government would listen…

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Do You Know Your 9s

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Before you put just any 9mm ammo into your firearm, remember that all 9s are not the same! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 1, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE The 9 mm cartridge is the dominant round today for personal protection, competition, law enforcement and military use. This can be attributed to the…

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