Firearms
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…
Read MoreResponsible 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…
Read MoreLike 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…
Read MoreBy 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,…
Read MoreHeidi 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…
Read MoreNext 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…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MoreProper 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 Preventing the 4 Common Causes of an Accidental Discharge – NRA Women.com To be a responsible gun owner, it is incumbent on you to get the training necessary to learn the…
Read MoreBy Heidi Lyn Rao Celebrate New Year’s Day All Year Long January 1st of every year is the start of the new year for most of the people around the world. Many believe it is a time of renewal, throw the yoke off from the previous year, and start anew in relationships, business, and personal…
Read MoreInstead of one present, how about five–a gift for each of the senses that our gun-owning loved ones will use. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 28, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE 5 “Sense”sational Christmas Gifts for Gun Owners – NRA Women.com It is the season of gift giving again! We all look forward to finding…
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