ROAMING THE WOODS AND WATERS, CREATING MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME
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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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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Every occupation that requires the carrying of a firearm requires different tasks and rules pertaining to keeping the firearm at “the ready.” Game Wardens or Conservation Officers across the United States probably put their firearms through the dirtiest conditions. This is especially true with Texas game wardens. In the span of one day, wardens will…
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As firearm instructors, we have a duty to keep our students safe both in the classroom and on the range. We want to remove all distractions that a student or instructor candidate may experience, while keeping our focus on safety. Teaching marksmanship is important, but instilling a safety mindset and proper behavior will leave a…
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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HOUSTON SAFARI CLUB FOUNDATION • SUMMER 2026 BY HEIDI LYN RAO As hunting seasons around the country draw to a close, most hunters are “winterizing” their firearms for the “long sleep” until the next season opener. This is the time that we reflect on the hunts of the past season, plan…
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If you have served in U.S. military and received compensation, you can thank a woman, because the story of America does not stop with the “Founding Fathers.” The story of the American Revolution is one of bravery, ideology and sacrifice. The Revolution created the best nation the world has ever known, one that will continue…
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Some of the greatest vacation destinations are our national parks, which are the envy of the world. President Woodrow Wilson signed the “Organic Act” in 1916, which created the National Park Service. Since then, the National Park System has expanded to 433 individual units covering more than 85 million acres across all 50 states, Washington,…
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