Firearms

We Love It: Whisperchicks Suppressors

By North American Outdoors / August 29, 2026 /

This women-owned company’s philosophy is to reduce firearm noise and recoil, thus transforming the shooting experience into something more approachable, empowering and fun. This company may be known for its silence, but in the world of suppressors, they are creating a lot of buzz. If you attended the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta, you…

4 Dangers of Elevated Lead Levels in Shooters

By North American Outdoors / August 22, 2026 / Comments Off on 4 Dangers of Elevated Lead Levels in Shooters

As shooters, we should be concerned with high level of lead in our bodies. This is because most ammunition that we shoot has lead in the bullets. Bullets can be comprised of all lead, or a mixture of lead which can cause elevated levels of lead in our body. Even jacketed bullets usually have exposed…

What Type of Gun Owner Are You?

By North American Outdoors / August 21, 2026 / Comments Off on What Type of Gun Owner Are You?

In every NRA Basic firearms course, we teach students that there are many reasons why individuals own guns. Some of these reasons include hunting, competition, collecting and for the protection of self and family. Along with the various reasons why people own guns are the types of individuals who are gun owners themselves. As an NRA Training…

NRA Certifications Are Not Just For Instructing

By North American Outdoors / August 13, 2026 / Comments Off on NRA Certifications Are Not Just For Instructing

As an NRA Certified Instructor and Training Counselor, I often get questions about the various NRA certifications. The most common one is, “What can I do with this certification?” They are usually both pleased and surprised at the answer. NRA firearms certification are not just for teaching firearms classes or adding credibility for one-on-one instruction.…

3 Carry-Gun Tips from a Seasoned Game Warden

By North American Outdoors / August 2, 2026 / Comments Off on 3 Carry-Gun Tips from a Seasoned Game Warden

Every occupation that requires the carrying of a firearm requires different tasks and rules pertaining to keeping the firearm at “the ready.” Game Wardens or Conservation Officers across the United States probably put their firearms through the dirtiest conditions. This is especially true with Texas game wardens. In the span of one day, wardens will…

Cool Heroes for Boys: 20 True Tales of Adventure

By North American Outdoors / July 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Cool Heroes for Boys: 20 True Tales of Adventure

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read.—Mark Twain I remember something that was told to me when I was very…

6 Ways to Make the Range and Classroom a Safe Place for Firearm Students

By North American Outdoors / July 7, 2026 / Comments Off on 6 Ways to Make the Range and Classroom a Safe Place for Firearm Students

As firearm instructors, we have a duty to keep our students safe both in the classroom and on the range. We want to remove all distractions that a student or instructor candidate may experience, while keeping our focus on safety. Teaching marksmanship is important, but instilling a safety mindset and proper behavior will leave a…

Why Shooting “Old School” Might Be Your Best Hunting Move Yet!

By North American Outdoors / July 1, 2026 / Comments Off on Why Shooting “Old School” Might Be Your Best Hunting Move Yet!

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HOUSTON SAFARI CLUB FOUNDATION • SUMMER 2026 BY HEIDI LYN RAO As hunting seasons around the country draw to a close, most hunters are “winterizing” their firearms for the “long sleep” until the next season opener. This is the time that we reflect on the hunts of the past season, plan…

3 Pieces of “Expert” Advice New Gun Owners Can Ignore

By North American Outdoors / May 29, 2026 / Comments Off on 3 Pieces of “Expert” Advice New Gun Owners Can Ignore

If I were to give advice to any new gun owner on purchasing a first firearm and subsequent training, it would be very simple and to the point: Don’t always trust the “experts,” and look to NRA Certified Instructors for accurate information. Some of the “experts” to avoid include internet and social media influencers; workplace watercooler wranglers;…

What’s So Special About ‘Specials’?

By North American Outdoors / May 24, 2026 / Comments Off on What’s So Special About ‘Specials’?

Semi-automatic pistols are today’s reigning king of self-defense guns. When I teach the NRA Basic and Instructor Pistol Courses, most of my students—of all ages—cringe at the thought of shooting the revolvers I incorporate into the range portion of the class. But many of my students endeavor to become NRA Certified Pistol Instructors, so I must sign off…