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Firearms
Beyond the Rifle: Other Gear Essential to Your Hunt of a Lifetime While the firearm you select for your hunt is critical, it’s only part of the all-important equation for a successful outcome. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 19, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE Late winter is one of my busiest times of…
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Understanding Bolt Extractors Next to the firing pin, the bolt extractor is the one of the most important features of any firearm. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 12, 2024 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Many shooters do not think much about extractors. They just shoot and assume that the gun knows what to do. In reality,…
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3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field If you are a hunter and want to increase your chance of success in the field, practice these three things regularly. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 6, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HOW-TO, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE There are two types of individuals who practice at the rifle range:…
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3 Factors to Consider When Helping Others Select a Firearm It is an honor when someone asks your advice on the purchase of a gun, so be unbiased and thorough in your answer. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on January 28, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, HUNTING, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE If there was ever a standard question every…
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Good Vibes: Key to Effective Firearm Instruction In order to be a successful firearm instructor, there’s no place for a bad attitude in the classroom or on the range. Here’s how to make sure you give your students your best. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on January 18, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE To become a certified NRA…
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Preventing the 4 Common Causes of an Accidental Discharge Proper training and mindset can be the best insurance against any missteps. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on January 8, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE To be a responsible gun owner, it is incumbent on you to get the training necessary to learn the safe and proper…
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Know Your Rifle Bolt Become a knowledgeable gun owner by understanding the various types of bolt-action guns. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 7, 2024 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE There are three main components of any rifle or shotgun: the action, stock and barrel. The action is what loads, fires, and unloads or “ejects” the cartridge…
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Dilemma: What CCW Firearm Should I Get Her? It’s a question nearly all gun owners get asked at some point. And most of them botch it. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on December 14, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE One of the most common questions asked to a gun owner—firearms Instructors in particular—is, “What…
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Those Who Can—Teach! You might be a great shooter and know a lot about firearms, but how equipped are you to pass along your knowledge? Here are five ways to get there. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on December 1, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Instructors should strive to be as effective as possible. This…
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Once you are sure that you are following all applicable laws and regulations, you are now faced with the challenge of meeting each of your student’s needs. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 12, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Being an NRA Firearms Instructor does not come without challenges. First are the legal challenges—city, county,…
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