Understanding Hammer-Fired vs. Striker-Fired Pistols

By North American Outdoors | December 14, 2021
Wood-grip 1911 and polymer Glock side view

Understanding Hammer-Fired vs. Striker-Fired Pistols – NRA Women.com Many of today’s new shooters have learned on striker-fired pistols, but what exactly does this mean, and what should they know about hammer-fired guns? Today’s NRA Woman has a choice between hammer-fired semi-automatic pistols and striker-fired semi-automatic pistols. Hammer-fired guns have been around since the 1800s. These…

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5 More Great Gifts for the New NRA Woman

By North American Outdoors | December 13, 2021
A woman sitting on the ground holding a remote control.

5 More Great Gifts for the New NRA Woman – NRA Women.com Sometimes the perfect Christmas gift is the most obvious–especially for the newest shooting sports enthusiasts. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on December 13, 2021 Sometimes the perfect Christmas gift is the most obvious–especially for the newest shooting sports enthusiasts. If you have an NRA Woman…

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What Is a Primer?

By North American Outdoors | December 8, 2021
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What Is a Primer? – NRA Women.com Understanding what a primer is can help you understand how your cartridge or shotshell performs. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on December 8, 2021 The primer is the least understood component of a cartridge or a shotshell. A primer is one of the four components of a rifle or handgun…

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Give New Shooters the Gifts of Confidence, Safety and Security

By North American Outdoors | November 30, 2021
Hands chambering a pistol at an indoor range

Give New Shooters the Gifts of Confidence, Safety and Security – NRA Women.com These gifts do exist–in the form of an NRA Firearms Training Course! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 30, 2021 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Looking to give a gift that could change someone’s life–a gift that has annual returns? How about a…

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Choosing the Right Size Handgun

By North American Outdoors | November 15, 2021
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Choosing the Right Size Handgun – NRA Women.com Full size, compact, subcompact, snubnose …. What’s the difference and what’s right for you? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 15, 2021 America has always been known as the “Land of Plenty,” offering consumers a variety of choices for most products on the market, including firearms. Today’s gun…

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How to Spot a Predator’s Kill (& What to Do)

By North American Outdoors | November 12, 2021
A woman is holding a gun and looking at the ground.

How to Spot a Predator’s Kill (& What to Do) – NRA Women.com Following your senses of sight, hearing and smell–as well as that gut feeling–can save your life. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 12, 2021 One of the most dangerous situations you could find yourself in is stumbling across a “kill” when…

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Keep Bear Spray as a Backup

By North American Outdoors | November 9, 2021
A tree that has fallen down in the woods.

Keep Bear Spray as a Backup – NRA Women.com If you are hunting, hiking or camping off the grid, keep your firearm and bear spray close at hand! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 9, 2021 The best defense against large wildlife predators is to become educated about their habits, habitats and biology. Practicing good and…

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There’s ALWAYS Time to Review the NRA Gun Safety Rules

By North American Outdoors | October 28, 2021
A person holding an open gun and another person holding a gun.

There’s ALWAYS Time to Review the NRA Gun Safety Rules – NRA Women.com There’s a reason the word ALWAYS appears three times in NRA’s Rules of Gun Safety. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 28, 2021 At regular intervals, every serious firearms instructor should pause to review his or her safety procedures. As NRA Instructors we…

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