ROAMING THE WOODS AND WATERS, CREATING MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME
On Memorial Day, when we reflect on our soldiers’ ultimate sacrifice, we must include the many heroic women who also gave all. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 29, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, EVENTS Support NRA Women DONATE Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, has its roots in the Civil War. The graves of fallen Union and Confederate soldiers could…
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Hunters should do everything they can to mitigate the chance of losing their game once the trigger is pulled. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 18, 2023 NEWS,TIPS & TACTICS,HUNTING Support NRA WomenDONATE 5 Ways to Minimize Deer Wounding Loss – NRA Women.com Wounding loss of game animals is a big concern for everyone involved in…
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By Heidi Lyn Rao Always Follow the NRA Training Policies when Conducting a Class: Managing the Student Complainers NRA Trainers are the “Gold Standard” when it comes to firearms instructors. We follow the creed that the NRA stands for one thing – the Constitution of the United States with a focus on the Second Amendment.…
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Shotgun shooting can be the most confusing of all the shooting sports. The following is a list of common words or phrases that you might see on a box of shotshells, along with their definitions. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 3, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Shotgun shooting can be the most confusing of all…
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To properly teach someone how to shoot a firearm safely and correctly, you must understand the relationship between sighting in on a target and the bullet’s path. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 2, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE The common belief that a bullet rises when it leaves the barrel is the most widely disseminated…
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Rao says her ultimate goal is to introduce hunting, shooting and the outdoors to everyone through quality training and safe, memorable experiences Heidi Rao: 2023 Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award recipient – NRA Women.com When you are honored with an award named for one NRA’s most well-known trailblazers, leaders and outspoken activists, you know…
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Want to sound knowledgeable about firearms? Learning the various parts of your gun is a great place to start. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 1, 2023 NEWS,TERMINOLOGY,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE Firearm Basics: Parts of a Gun Stock – NRA Women.com Have you ever heard the saying, “lock stock and barrel”? This is an old phrase…
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We are accustomed to making accommodations when training senior citizens the fundamentals of shooting, but what about when the instructor starts to age out? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 28, 2023 NEWS,TIPS & TACTICS,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE 3 Ways Aging Firearm Instructors Can Stay Effective – NRA Women.com The NRA, as well as the public,…
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Follow these additonal “Rules of the Road” to help keep you safe from being a crime victim while driving. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 24, 2023 NEWS,LIFESTYLE,TIPS & TACTICS,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE 5 Vehicle Safety Tips for Crime Prevention – NRA Women.com There are certain “Rules of the Road” that we must follow to stay…
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by Heidi Lyn Rao Learn Something New: The Art of Trapping Trapping is the oldest form of hunting in the world. It was the trappers who opened the West for settlement. Trappers were the first contact between Indians and the outside world. It was these entrepreneurs who blazed the trails that Lewis and Clark, the…
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