Firearms

Instructor teaches firearm safety.

Do You Have What It Takes to Become an NRA Firearms Instructor?

By North American Outdoors / April 11, 2025 / Comments Off on Do You Have What It Takes to Become an NRA Firearms Instructor?

One of the best ways to support the 2nd Amendment is by becoming an NRA Certified Instructor. by Heidi Lyn Rao As an advocate for the 2nd Amendment and an active member of the shooting sports community, the duty lies upon all of us to introduce as many new shooters as we can to firearms. By…

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Antique flintlock pistol with carved grip.

What is a Damascus Barrel?

By North American Outdoors / April 10, 2025 / Comments Off on What is a Damascus Barrel?

The intricate patterns, whirls, wavy lines, and light and dark areas make whatever is made from this ancient metal very pleasing to the eye. by Heidi Lyn Rao Damascus steel is some of the most beautiful metal in the world. It has been used in the making of knives, swords, rifles, shotguns and pistol barrels. Items…

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Woman instructing gun safety at range.

5 Reasons to Become an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

By North American Outdoors / March 23, 2025 / Comments Off on 5 Reasons to Become an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

By becoming an NRA Certified Instructor, you are not only protecting your own Second Amendment Rights, but you are protecting the rights of those who have not yet joined our ranks. by Heidi Lyn Rao Have you ever thought of becoming an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor? There are many benefits to achieving this sought after title.…

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Double-barreled shotgun muzzle close-up.

How to Slug a Rifle Barrel

By North American Outdoors / March 15, 2025 / Comments Off on How to Slug a Rifle Barrel

In possession of your grandfather’s old military rifle? Before you fire it, be sure you know the proper caliber. Here’s how to find out. by Heidi Lyn Rao If you are a collector of old rifles, or maybe you inherited some war trophies from your father, grandfather, or a treasured heirloom that has been passed down,…

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Beyond Basic Pistol: NRAs Concealed Carry Training

By North American Outdoors / March 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Beyond Basic Pistol: NRAs Concealed Carry Training

NRA’s CCW course teaches the nine-step sequence to learn—and practice—if you must draw your firearm in self-defense. by Heidi Lyn Rao It is important to recognize that your concealed carry journey does not end at getting your license or permit and taking an NRA Basic Pistol course. Your journey should take you to the next level—an NRA Concealed Carry…

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Your Conceal Carry Journey Starts with NRA

By North American Outdoors / February 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Your Conceal Carry Journey Starts with NRA

Whether you are a new gun owner or an experienced marksman, exploring the multitude of training options from the NRA should be your first stop on your path to this goal. Your Conceal Carry Journey Starts with NRA – NRAWomen.com Congratulations on taking the next step in your personal protection journey with the decision to…

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5 Things a New Gun Owner Wants to Know

By North American Outdoors / December 8, 2024 / Comments Off on 5 Things a New Gun Owner Wants to Know

NRA Certified Firearm Instructors aren’t mind readers, but they recognize that all new gun owners want to know the most basic and fundamental principles of gun ownership. Read what they are here.  5 Things a New Gun Owner Wants to Know – NRA Women.com What a new gun owner wants to know, and what the…

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Four 1lb rifle exploding targets.

UNDERSTANDING TANNERITE

By North American Outdoors / November 6, 2024 / Comments Off on UNDERSTANDING TANNERITE

By Heidi Lyn Rao UNDERSTANDING TANNERITE If you are a shooter in today’s world, you have either posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) or TikTok, or you have at least watched, liked, or followed the latest and trending shooting videos. You may even be talented enough to record and upload your own videos and…

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3 More Ways for Parents to Reinforce Gun Safety in the Home

By North American Outdoors / November 4, 2024 / Comments Off on 3 More Ways for Parents to Reinforce Gun Safety in the Home

Have kids and guns? Don’t be passive. Do your part so your children are safe in and out of your home.  3 More Ways for Parents to Reinforce Gun Safety in the Home – NRA Women.com When you decide to keep a firearm in the home for protection, and there are children present, extra precautions…

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Who is the Non-Gun-Owner?

By North American Outdoors / October 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Who is the Non-Gun-Owner?

Just because some people do not own a firearm doesn’t mean they are anti-gun—or unable to change their minds. Here are a few ways we can earn their support. Who is the Non-Gun-Owner? – NRA Women.com Just because a person does not own a gun—a non-gun owner—does not necessarily mean that his or she is…

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