Firearms

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

4 Gifts for New Shooters That You Can’t Wrap (and One You Can)

By North American Outdoors / December 5, 2022 / Comments Off on 4 Gifts for New Shooters That You Can’t Wrap (and One You Can)

4 Gifts for New Shooters That You Can’t Wrap (and One You Can) – NRA Women.com Sometimes the best presents go unwrapped and require nothing more than your time and energy. Is it just me, or is it getting harder to find that perfect gift for the loved ones in our life? This is probably…

10 Firearm Safety Rules to Follow While Hunting

By North American Outdoors / November 29, 2022 / Comments Off on 10 Firearm Safety Rules to Follow While Hunting

10 Firearm Safety Rules to Follow While Hunting – NRA Women.com The main safety rules apply to all firearm-related activities–with a few more for hunting. As responsible hunters and firearm owners, it is our duty to ensure we follow the 10 rules of firearm safety to avoid being injured or worse, killed. Although there may…

The 10 Rules of Ammunition Safety

By North American Outdoors / November 23, 2022 / Comments Off on The 10 Rules of Ammunition Safety

The 10 Rules of Ammunition Safety – NRA Women.com It is critical to identify which ammunition is the correct type for the firearm you will be shooting BEFORE you shoot. Choosing the right ammunition can be overwhelming and intimidating to a new firearm owner. Manufacturers produce a variety of different types of ammunition, each varying…