Firearms

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Preventing the 4 Common Causes of an Accidental Discharge

By North American Outdoors / January 8, 2024 / Comments Off on 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 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…

Celebrate New Year’s Day All Year Long

By North American Outdoors / December 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Celebrate New Year’s Day All Year Long

By 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…

5 “Sense”sational Christmas Gifts for Gun Owners

By North American Outdoors / November 28, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 “Sense”sational Christmas Gifts for Gun Owners

Instead 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…

Understanding the 4 Types of Sight Pictures

By North American Outdoors / October 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Understanding the 4 Types of Sight Pictures

Just as there is not just one firearm to meet every need, one sight picture is not used for every situation. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 25, 2023 NEWS,TIPS & TACTICS,CONCEALED CARRY,FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Understanding the 4 Types of Sight Pictures – NRA Women.com Anyone who has ever gone through an NRA Firearms Training…

Do You Know Your 9s

By North American Outdoors / October 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Do You Know Your 9s

Before you put just any 9mm ammo into your firearm, remember that all 9s are not the same! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 1, 2023 NEWS,TIPS & TACTICS,TERMINOLOGY,FIREARMS,GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Do You Know Your 9s – NRA Women.com The 9 mm cartridge is the dominant round today for personal protection, competition, law enforcement and…

What is the Data Stamp Rule – and What Are the Exceptions?

By North American Outdoors / September 20, 2023 / Comments Off on What is the Data Stamp Rule – and What Are the Exceptions?

Sometimes firearms can safely shoot more than one caliber. Here’s how to tell which ones.   by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 20, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE What is the Data Stamp Rule – and What Are the Exceptions? – NRA Women.com Always make certain you have the proper ammunition that can safely…