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NRA’s CCW course teaches the nine-step sequence to learnโand practiceโif you must draw your firearm in self-defense. by Heidi Lyn Rao It is important to recognize that your concealed carry journey does not end at getting your license or permit and taking an NRA Basic Pistol course. Your journey should take you to the next levelโan NRA Concealed Carry…
If you are using buckshot for personal defense, it’s important to understand the differences between all your options. by Heidi Lyn Rao When it comes to buckshot, Double โOughtโ (00) is still the king! Though 00 is the most common buckshot used for self-defense, there are several additional options. Knowing these options are important to choose…
It is exciting to shoot any older shotgun, especially if it is 100 or more years old. Just be safe and do your homework. by Heidi Lyn Rao Shooting old shotguns can be very exciting. They are all unique. Often, the actions and other aspects of the firearm are unique to a certain period. For example,…
Choose a bow and join in the fun with a sport in which anyone can participate. Unleash Your Inner Cupid this Valentine’s Day – NRAWomen.com The ancient Roman god of love, Cupid, is often depicted as a winged infant armed with a bow and a quiver of arrows. If you were shot with one of…
Whether you are a new gun owner or an experienced marksman, exploring the multitude of training options from the NRA should be your first stop on your path to this goal. Your Conceal Carry Journey Starts with NRA – NRAWomen.com Congratulations on taking the next step in your personal protection journey with the decision to…
By Heidi Lyn Rao UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEX Understanding chokes can be very perplexing unless you get rid of the mindset that “all improved cylinder chokes pattern like all improved cylinder chokesâ€, “all modified chokes pattern like all modified chokes,†and “all full chokes pattern like all full chokes.†Just because a choke is stamped or…
Now’s the time to pull the trigger—or two—and get that double rifle. Hunting Rifles: Make Mine a Double! – NRA Women.com Ask any firearms marketing professionals about the rise in women participating in outdoor activities, and they will tell you that women are now major players. According to the reporting company Statista, the distribution of…
The author describes what it was like to be up close with some of the most important firearms in the professional hunting world. My Close Encounter with One of the Worldโs Most Famous Rifles – NRA Women.com Have you ever been face-to-face with a piece of history? If you have, you start asking yourself โwho…
Educate yourself on as much firearm terminology as possible—both new and old—to keep yourself relevant when the topic turns to guns. Knowledge is Power: Joining the Gun Conversation with Both Barrels – NRA Women.com Anyone who has been around firearms for at least 50 years, or who has made a living with guns since the…
Being a Range Safety Officer can be fun and rewarding, but it also comes with its share of daily challenges. Here’s how to handle three of the most common scenarios. The Highs and Lows of Being an RSO – NRA Women.com Range Safety Officers (RSOs) are the unsung heroes of the gun-range industry. They perform some…