Firearms

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4 Ways to Determine the Chamber of Your Firearm

By North American Outdoors / May 13, 2024 / Comments Off on 4 Ways to Determine the Chamber of Your Firearm

4 Ways to Determine the Chamber of Your Firearm – NRA Women.com Checking and verifying should be routine before shooting any firearm with which you are not familiar.  Knowing what your firearm is chambered for is critical for ultimate safety when shooting your gun. First, you must know what a chamber is. Many shooters regularly…

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Understanding Barrel Attachments

By North American Outdoors / April 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Understanding Barrel Attachments

Understanding Barrel Attachments – NRA Women.com It’s time to make your shooting experience more pleasant with one of the many available accessories. Today’s firearm enthusiasts have many options that were not available “back in the day.” Not only are there many more different calibers available to shooters, but there are also many more makes and…

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HOW TO BECOME A NIMROD

By North American Outdoors / April 10, 2024 / Comments Off on HOW TO BECOME A NIMROD

By Heidi Lyn Rao HOW TO BECOME A NIMROD Is the title “Nimrod” a positive or negative term to you? Most people think the term Nimrod has a negative connotation implying that someone is an idiot or a dolt. In reality, the term Nimrod is a distinguished title that is not easily obtainable. Historically, a…

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7 Types of Triggers and Their Uses

By North American Outdoors / March 28, 2024 / Comments Off on 7 Types of Triggers and Their Uses

7 Types of Triggers and Their Uses – NRA Women.com Without a trigger, there would be no way of starting the ignition process in a firearm. Learn about the seven types of triggers on commonly used firearms. The trigger is one of the most important parts of a firearm, as without it there would be…

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When is the Best Time to Teach Kids About Firearms?

By North American Outdoors / March 18, 2024 / Comments Off on When is the Best Time to Teach Kids About Firearms?

Responsible gun owners owe it to their children to teach them the safe and proper use of firearms as early as possible in their development. When is the Best Time to Teach Kids About Firearms? – NRA Women.com As an NRA Firearms Instructor, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “When is…

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Know Your Ammo: Specialty Ammunition

By North American Outdoors / March 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Know Your Ammo: Specialty Ammunition

Like any tool, you need to know specialty ammo’s intended use–and use it correctly. Know Your Ammo: Specialty Ammunition – NRA Women.com “Specialty” ammunition is designed for a specific or intended use. Like any tool, you need to know its intended use–and use it correctly. For example, you would not use a drill to drive…

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Firing Pins: Types and Uses

By North American Outdoors / March 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Firing Pins: Types and Uses

By Heidi Lyn Rao Firing Pins: Types and Uses One of the major parts to a firearm’s action is the firing pin. The firing pin is what sets off the initial detonation when the trigger is pulled, by striking the primer of the cartridge or shotshell. Once the primer is struck, the gun powder ignites,…

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Heidi Rao – The Busiest Woman You’ll Meet – HSCF Hunting Matters

By North American Outdoors / February 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Heidi Rao – The Busiest Woman You’ll Meet – HSCF Hunting Matters

Heidi Rao – The Busiest Woman You’ll Meet – HSCF Hunting Matters – NRA Women.com If you ask anyone who meets Heidi, to describe her without fail they would say that she is the busiest person they know. Heidi started her career 24 years ago with Texas Parks and Wildlife as the Training Specialist who…

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Understanding Bolt Extractors

By North American Outdoors / February 12, 2024 / Comments Off on 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 Understanding Bolt Extractors – NRA Women.com Many shooters do not think much about extractors. They just shoot and assume that the gun knows what to…

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3 Factors to Consider When Helping Others Select a Firearm

By North American Outdoors / January 28, 2024 / Comments Off on 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 3 Factors to Consider When Helping Others Select a Firearm – NRA Women.com If there was ever a…

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