Posts by North American Outdoors

What was once an exclusively male activity is now seeing increased participation by more women. Understanding the 3 Types of Reloading Presses – NRA Women.com The most important piece of equipment in reloading metallic cartridges or shotshells is a reloading press, because it is what puts all the pieces that make up a cartridge together.…

Reloading is a safe and enjoyable hobby, as long as you take your time and follow the recommended safe lengths and powder loads found in reliable reloading manuals. 7 Easy Steps to Reloading – NRA Women.com Reloading can help reduce the costs associated with shooting. If you shoot a lot, reloading will help you save…

Celebrated on the fourth Saturday of every September—the 28th this year—this federally recognized holiday commemorates the rich tradition of hunting, sport shooting and fishing. Love the Outdoors? Thank a Hunter! – NRA Women.com By the late 1800s and early 1900s people flooded into the North American wilderness to take advantage of the seemingly endless bounty…

The one component of a firearm that needs special attention is the firearm’s magazine. Here’s how to make sure that the delivery system that feeds the firearm is working properly. Magazine Do’s and Don’ts – NRA Women.com Avid shooters and those who carry firearms for protection believe that it is important to practice, and practice…

Besides saving money, there are multiple benefits to reloading your own ammo. Read about them here. Reloading Can Enhance Your Shooting Experience – NRA Women.com Metallic cartridge and shotshell reloading are the natural progression of avid shooters. All it takes to reload is the right equipment, cases, primers, gunpowder, bullets—and your time. If you do…

Here’s how to deal with the four types of threats unique to the dove season opener: heat; insects; animals; and safety-rule violations. 4 Dove Season Disasters You Can Prevent – NRA Women.com Dove season opened Sept. 1, 2024 for the North and Central zones—and the injuries are already stacking up. Although a percentage of these…

By Heidi Lyn Rao 3 MISTAKES PARENTS MAKE WHEN KEEPING FIREARMS IN THE HOME Gun ownership in the United States has greatly increased in the past couple of years. A lot of this comes from concerned citizens and the current societal conditions. Regardless of the reason, care and caution should always be taken to ensure…

Kids mimic their parents at a very early age—and this includes firearm safety education. Here are three areas in which you should begin their education. 3 Things About Firearms Kids Are Never Too Young to Learn – NRA Women.com If you own firearms and have young children, it is your obligation to educate them in…

Here are five things to do when sighting-in your rifle to increase your chances of hitting your target. 5 Tips for Sighting-In Your Deer Rifle – NRA Women.com Making sure that your rifle is sighted-in is one of the most important things you can do in preparation for Opening Day of deer season. Here are…

Here’s everything you need to know before you hunt these creatures that have lived among us for more 37 million years. See You Later, Alligator! – NRA Women.com Alligator hunting is a combination of excitement, adrenaline, terror and amazement. It is a feeling of true shock and awe when you come face-to-face with a living…