Firearms

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Dispelling the Myth of Bullet Rise

By North American Outdoors / May 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Dispelling the Myth of Bullet Rise

To properly teach someone how to shoot a firearm safely and correctly, you must understand the relationship between sighting in on a target and the bullet’s path. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 2, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE The common belief that a bullet rises when it leaves the barrel is the most widely disseminated…

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Heidi Rao: 2023 Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award recipient

By North American Outdoors / May 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Heidi Rao: 2023 Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award recipient

Rao says her ultimate goal is to introduce hunting, shooting and the outdoors to everyone through quality training and safe, memorable experiences Heidi Rao: 2023 Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award recipient – NRA Women.com When you are honored with an award named for one NRA’s most well-known trailblazers, leaders and outspoken activists, you know…

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Firearm Basics: Parts of a Gun Stock

By North American Outdoors / May 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Firearm Basics: Parts of a Gun Stock

Want to sound knowledgeable about firearms? Learning the various parts of your gun is a great place to start. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 1, 2023 NEWS,TERMINOLOGY,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE Firearm Basics: Parts of a Gun Stock – NRA Women.com Have you ever heard the saying, “lock stock and barrel”? This is an old phrase…

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How to Make the Most of Firearm Training For Seniors

By North American Outdoors / April 20, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Make the Most of Firearm Training For Seniors

Being unprepared for age-related issues can cause delays in training and it can put an undue burden on the other students in the class. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 27, 2023 NEWS,HOW-TO,LIFESTYLE,CONCEALED CARRY,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE How to Make the Most of Firearm Training For Seniors – NRA Women.com The demographics of individuals seeking firearms…

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Take a Seat at the Second Amendment Table!

By North American Outdoors / March 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Take a Seat at the Second Amendment Table!

Want to be respected for your firearms knowledge? There’s no shortcut–just put in the time! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 29, 2023 NEWS,LIFESTYLE,CONCEALED CARRY,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE Take a Seat at the Second Amendment Table! – NRA Women.com Americans own guns for many reasons: hunting, recreational and competitive shooting, collecting, self-defense and personal protection, among…

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Understanding Sectional Density (SD)

By North American Outdoors / March 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Understanding Sectional Density (SD)

More than just a math equation, SD is important in the applications of self-defense and hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 3, 2023 NEWS,TERMINOLOGY,HUNTING,GEAR,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE Understanding Sectional Density (SD) – NRA Women.com Sectional Density (SD) is a term that is becoming part of everyday gun talk. Sectional Density (SD) has been an important…

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Understanding Ballistic Coefficient

By North American Outdoors / February 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Understanding Ballistic Coefficient

A projectile’s BC is its ability to overcome air resistance as it travels to the target. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 16, 2023 NEWS,TERMINOLOGY,HUNTING,GEAR,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE Understanding Ballistic Coefficient – NRA Women.com Ballistic Coefficient (BC) is a common phrase among shooters that refers to a bullet or a projectile’s performance. A projectile’s BC is…

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The Easy Explanation of Minute of Angle (MOA)

By North American Outdoors / February 14, 2023 / Comments Off on The Easy Explanation of Minute of Angle (MOA)

You don’t have to be a mathematical genius to understand how to apply this common shooting principle. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 14, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, TERMINOLOGY, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Minutes of Angle (MOA) is one of those phrases that if you do not know what it means or understand it, you will be left…

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Understanding Ballistics Basics

By North American Outdoors / January 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Understanding Ballistics Basics

Understanding Ballistics Basics – NRA Women.com It seems that we now live in a world of acronyms. In the past you could get by with a good Webster’s dictionary and a Thesaurus. Many of us remember the days in high school or college when we had to complete the dreaded term paper. We had to physically go…

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Overheard on the Gun Range: Common Terminology

By North American Outdoors / December 22, 2022 / Comments Off on Overheard on the Gun Range: Common Terminology

Overheard on the Gun Range: Common Terminology – NRA Women.com Knowing what these terms mean can keep everyone safe while having an enjoyable experience at the range. Knowing what these terms mean can keep everyone safe while having an enjoyable experience at the range. Accidental Discharge–An unanticipated and unforeseen discharge of a firearm. Injuries and property…

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