Firearms
It affects everything we do, from getting out of bed, performing specific tasks, and even how we shoot. While actual recoil is measurable, felt recoil is extremely subjective. It does not matter what the actual recoil is, it is the perceived recoil that the shooter experiences. Recoil is the “kick” or “push” of the firearm…
Read MoreAdd a new level of cool to your shooting with one of these historic but hip firearms. Go Retro with German Drillings and Vierlings There seems to be a trend in the U.S. firearms market. Firearm owners are going retro! You can identify this is the trend based on what is being marketed to consumers.…
Read MoreSTORY AND PHOTOS BY HEIDI LYN RAO What a New Gun Owner Really Wants to Know An increasing number of individuals are exploring their options to purchase a firearm for the very first time. Many of these people did not grow up in a household with firearms. As adults, they have either married into firearms,…
Read MoreOne 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreBy 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.…
Read MoreIn 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,…
Read MoreNRA’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…
Read MoreWhether 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…
Read MoreNRA 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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