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NRA Woman Heidi Lyn Rao Guests “Hunting Matters” Podcast

By North American Outdoors | May 2, 2022

NRA Woman Heidi Lyn Rao Guests “Hunting Matters” Podcast – NRA Women.com The Houston Safari Club Foundation’s fan-fave podcast guest-stars our 2022 Golden Bullseye Award winner. by NRA WOMEN STAFF posted on May 2, 2022 NEWS, PROFILES Support NRA Women DONATE When we awarded Heidi Lyn Rao our 2022 Woman of the Year Golden Bullseye this year, Houston Safari Club Foundation‘s (HSCF) “Hunting…

Rifle Magazines: To Which Do You Subscribe?

By North American Outdoors | April 28, 2022

A rifle with an extended magazine and a rail.

Rifle Magazines: To Which Do You Subscribe? – NRA Women.com Take the purpose of your rifle into account when deciding which magazine type is best. The Winchester lever-action is known as the rifle that won the West, but few people know why. The development in firearms that propelled the United States westward was the introduction of…

Choosing the Right Rifle Barrel

By North American Outdoors | April 15, 2022

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Choosing the Right Rifle Barrel – NRA Women.com Whether you are hunting, plinking or competitive shooting, the right barrel can help you achieve your shooting goals. The barrel is a critical component of any gun. There are three parts that make up every firearm: action, stock and barrel. The component that usually gets the most…

A Brief History of Firearms

By North American Outdoors | April 14, 2022

A close up of the back end of an antique gun.

A Brief History of Firearms – NRA Women.com Here are the six major developments in firearm technology that led to the guns you know today. We live in an age when researching our past is common. Many companies offer DNA tests so individuals can trace their ancestry. Our cable networks and streaming services have numerous…

Let’s Do the Twist!

By North American Outdoors | April 12, 2022

Let’s Do the Twist! – NRA Women.com Here’s what that “1:10” means in the gun reviews you read … and why it matters. Rifling is more than just grooves in a barrel. Barrel rifling was first introduced in 1498 by August Kotter, an armorer in Germany. Kotter applied the concept of putting a spin on…

Scoring an “F” In Black Powder

By North American Outdoors | April 8, 2022

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Scoring an “F” In Black Powder – NRA Women.com Using the right black powder in a muzzleloader is as important as using the correct cartridge in your gun. Muzzleloading is a specialized activity. Just about any shooter can tell you what a muzzleloading firearm is, but very few can tell you how to load and…

If You Want a Record Tag – Know the Rules

By North American Outdoors | April 5, 2022

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If You Want a Record Tag – Know the Rules – NRA Women.com The rules of entering a trophy have been updated to accommodate new technologies and principles of Fair Chase. Say you’re finally going on that dream hunt, a hunt that you have dreamed about going on as long as you can remember. You…

NRA Gun Safety Training Brings Families Together

By North American Outdoors | April 4, 2022

Smiling shooter wearing safety glasses at range

NRA Gun Safety Training Brings Families Together – NRA Family.org Recognized the world over, NRA training offers a safe, supportive entry to your family’s favorite new hobby. I have been teaching firearms training courses for many years and educated many, many thousands in firearms safety and proper handling and use. I am very lucky–my vocation is my avocation!…

The Different Types of Firearm Safeties

By North American Outdoors | March 31, 2022

Bolt action rifle trigger with safety lever

The Different Types of Firearm Safeties – NRA Women.com Familiarize yourself with these common safety types so you’re prepared to properly handle a variety of firearms, including your own. Firearm safeties are designed to prevent a gun from an accidental discharge. Safeties come in a variety of types and shapes, and each is engaged and…

The Semi-Automatic Shotgun Dilemma: Inertia vs. Gas

By North American Outdoors | March 30, 2022

A close up of the gun 's slide in its case.

The Semi-Automatic Shotgun Dilemma: Inertia vs. Gas – NRA Women.com If you’re in the middle of an inertia vs. gas semi-auto shotgun debate, here are the facts. It is not uncommon for my NRA Basic Shotgun course students to be brand new to the shotgun world. Without fail, once they start breaking clays, they are ready to…