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There are many benefits to using a .22-cal. firearm when conducting firearms training. This is especially true if you are training a beginner shooter who has never used a firearm. Most new shooters have no problem starting out with a .22 caliber. In fact, they are usually relieved that you have a small-caliber option for them to…
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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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Want to be respected for your firearms knowledge? There’s no shortcut—just put in the time! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 29, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Americans own guns for many reasons: hunting, recreational and competitive shooting, collecting, self-defense and personal protection, among others. But the most complete and thorough answer is, “Because we can!” We…
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More than just a math equation, SD is important in the applications of self-defense and hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 3, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Sectional Density (SD) is a term that is becoming part of everyday gun talk. Sectional Density (SD) has been an important factor in caliber selection for more than…
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A projectile’s BC is its ability to overcome air resistance as it travels to the target. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 16, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Ballistic Coefficient (BC) is a common phrase among shooters that refers to a bullet or a projectile’s performance. A projectile’s BC is its ability to overcome air resistance…
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You don’t have to be a mathematical genius to understand how to apply this common shooting principle. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 14, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, TERMINOLOGY, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Minutes of Angle (MOA) is one of those phrases that if you do not know what it means or understand it, you will be left…
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It seems that we now live in a world of acronyms. In the past you could get by with a good Webster’s dictionary and a Thesaurus. Many of us remember the days in high school or college when we had to complete the dreaded term paper. We had to physically go to the library to do our…
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It is critical to identify which ammunition is the correct type for the firearm you will be shooting BEFORE you shoot. Choosing the right ammunition can be overwhelming and intimidating to a new firearm owner. Manufacturers produce a variety of different types of ammunition, each varying by load, projectile weight, velocity and charge. Knowing which…
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Largely mislabeled as a youth or “girl’s” cartridge these days, the long-lived .243 Winchester deserves respect for the number of big-game animals it can handle. The attempts to develop a .243 cartridge began in the 1940s, but the popular cartridge did not become a reality until after the .308 Winchester was developed in 1952. It…
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