ROAMING THE WOODS AND WATERS, CREATING MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME
Even though he went home with an empty game bag, the memories were priceless and the lessons he learned were far more valuable than a trophy. September is fall black bear season in Wyoming, and the urge hit us. So I, my husband and Luke headed to Wyoming for Luke’s first bear hunt. Fall weather…
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The two most important fundamentals of shooting are trigger control and sight alignment/sight picture. Learning the different types of sights and how to use them is half the battle. If you grew up in a hunting family that extends for several generations, there is one thing we all have in common: the admiration of our…
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Responsible trainers say “safety first,” but really safety should be first, second and third! As an NRA Training Counselor, it is my job to teach and stress the importance of the NRA Gun Safety Rules. These three rules cannot be stated enough and are very redundant throughout every NRA Firearms Training course. These three rules are the…
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Firearm instructors must apply the firearms rules of safety and shooting while customizing training for the individual student. Many of us can remember when women had to make do with hunting and range attire and gear designed for men. When the demand was loud enough, things started to change and we saw a whole new…
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Ethical hunters carry the right tools for the job—including the right equipment even after the animal is presumed to be down. Ethical hunters strive to quickly recover game animals and avoid “wounding loss,” when an animal is hit but not recovered, going on to survive somewhere or expire. As most hunters know, game animals do…
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This women-owned company’s philosophy is to reduce firearm noise and recoil, thus transforming the shooting experience into something more approachable, empowering and fun. This company may be known for its silence, but in the world of suppressors, they are creating a lot of buzz. If you attended the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta, you…
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Of the five different 9 mm cartridges that can be encountered in brick-and-mortar stores, online and at gun shows, one seems to lead the list of “forgotten cartridges.” Read about it here. As an NRA Training Counselor, it is my job to evaluate candidates who wish to become certified NRA Firearms Instructors. This training includes…
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As shooters, we should be concerned with high level of lead in our bodies. This is because most ammunition that we shoot has lead in the bullets. Bullets can be comprised of all lead, or a mixture of lead which can cause elevated levels of lead in our body. Even jacketed bullets usually have exposed…
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In every NRA Basic firearms course, we teach students that there are many reasons why individuals own guns. Some of these reasons include hunting, competition, collecting and for the protection of self and family. Along with the various reasons why people own guns are the types of individuals who are gun owners themselves. As an NRA Training…
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As an NRA Certified Instructor and Training Counselor, I often get questions about the various NRA certifications. The most common one is, “What can I do with this certification?” They are usually both pleased and surprised at the answer. NRA firearms certification are not just for teaching firearms classes or adding credibility for one-on-one instruction.…
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