An NRA Woman’s Guide to North American Venomous Snakes

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An NRA Woman’s Guide to North American Venomous Snakes – NRA Women.com Don’t be ssscared! These simple tips will keep you safe. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 24, 2021 Did you know that there is no such thing as a “poisonous” snake? The terms “poisonous” and “venomous” are oftentimes used interchangeably, but the difference lies…

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Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts

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Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts – NRA Women.com Opening Day is just around the corner! Be sure to adhere to these important rules to ensure you are a successful and legal dove hunter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 23, 2021 There is only one way to describe dove hunting: FUN! In many…

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Open Carrying in Open Country

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Open Carrying in Open Country – NRA Women.com All NRA Women are “landowners” with certain Constitutional rights. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 9, 2021 Personal protection is not just a city issue. There is a chance of being victimized while engaged in outdoor activities, just as there is a chance in urban settings. Several years…

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5 Traits of a Successful NRA Firearms Instructor

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5 Traits of a Successful NRA Firearms Instructor – NRA Women.com Lots of people can be a good NRA Firearms Instructor. Here’s how to be a great one! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 5, 2021 With the recent increase in gun sales comes a matching demand for gun training, and with that comes an increase…

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5 Common Mistakes Firearm Instructors Make

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5 Common Mistakes Firearms Instructors Make – NRA Women.com NRA Firearms instructors are the best of the best–now here’s how to stay that way! When conducting NRA Firearms Training classes, always be on the lookout for techniques, methods or the lack thereof that might affect the quality of the course you are teaching. Whether you’re a…

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How to Become an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

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How to Become an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor – NRA Women.com NRA Women Firearms Instructors are the best of the best … so naturally that means you! As an NRA Training Counselor, it seems that many of my students would like to become Instructors themselves. If you’d like to join the ranks of “the best of…

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In Defense of Lightweight Carry Guns for Women

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In Defense of Lightweight Carry Guns for Women – NRA Women.com “Everybody knows” what the best guns for women are … but you’re not everybody, are you? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 7, 2021 No matter which NRA firearm training course I am teaching–Pistol, Rifle or Shotgun–my students invariably ask the same question: “What is the best…

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