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5 Mistakes Firearms Instructors Should Avoid

August 9, 2023

Try these tips for what not to do if you are trying to put your…

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Backcountry Backups: Popular Protection Guns Used by Hunting Guides

August 8, 2023

Want to be as safe in the backcountry as your hunting guide? Here are some…

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Understanding Rifle Barrels—Groovy!

August 7, 2023

Rifling makes it possible for bullets to reach their intended target by putting the right…

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How to Make Chuckwagon Camp Cowboy Coffee

August 7, 2023

Once you have your first cup of cowboy coffee like they were made in TV…

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What NRA Instructors are Seeing

July 22, 2023

As more than 17 million Americans have become new gun owners in the past few…

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4 Tools Firearm Instructors Shouldn’t Be Without

July 20, 2023

One of the keys to great firearm instruction is the ability to adapt to each…

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Training with .22s: Not Just for Beginners

July 19, 2023

Training with .22s: Not Just for Beginners – NRA Women.com There are many benefits to…

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Mentoring: Make Sure Your New Hunter Uses Enough Gun

July 18, 2023

Using the largest caliber you can effectively shoot increases the chance of game recovery–which is…

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The Real Value in Evaluating Your Firearm Instructor

July 10, 2023

If an instructor is good, word spreads fast. If an instructor is not good, word…

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Optical Illusion: Understanding Parallax—and Why It Is Important

July 6, 2023

The concept of parallax is difficult to comprehend, and often even more difficult to explain.…