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3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field

By North American Outdoors / February 6, 2024 / Comments Off on 3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field

3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field If you are a hunter and want to increase your chance of success in the field, practice these three things regularly. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 6, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HOW-TO, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE There are two types of individuals who practice at the rifle range:…

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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

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 If there was ever a standard question every…

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Good Vibes: Key to Effective Firearm Instruction

By North American Outdoors / January 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Good Vibes: Key to Effective Firearm Instruction

Good Vibes: Key to Effective Firearm Instruction In order to be a successful firearm instructor, there’s no place for a bad attitude in the classroom or on the range. Here’s how to make sure you give your students your best. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on January 18, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE To become a certified NRA…

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5 Common Gun Range Mistakes—and How to Fix Them

By North American Outdoors / December 6, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Common Gun Range Mistakes—and How to Fix Them

5 Common Gun Range Mistakes—and How to Fix Them Whether it’s improper range attire or not knowing what a cease fire is, here’s how to address those issues. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on December 6, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Most gun ranges are safe and have established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure…

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Deer Camp Lessons: Reading the Signs of Shot Placement

By North American Outdoors / November 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Deer Camp Lessons: Reading the Signs of Shot Placement

By watching the behavior of your deer, you can identify where the shot landed. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 10, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE With deer season comes deer camps, telling tall tales around the campfire, and creative excuses as to why a shot was missed, or the one that got away.…

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Layer by Layer: The Secrets to Staying Warm in the Winter

By North American Outdoors / November 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Layer by Layer: The Secrets to Staying Warm in the Winter

There’s nothing like cold, wet clothes clinging to your skin to ruin a winter outing. Knowing where and how to wear the proper materials will keep you warm, dry and safe! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 8, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Winter can be an exciting time of the year for outdoorsmen…

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How to Measure Your Trophy

By North American Outdoors / October 9, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Measure Your Trophy

Think you’ve made the record book? Don’t take chances. What you do in the hours after can determine if it will go into the record books or be rejected. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 9, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE If you are an avid hunter, you go through the same ritual every year. As…

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How to Make Chuckwagon Camp Cowboy Coffee

By North American Outdoors / August 7, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Make Chuckwagon Camp Cowboy Coffee

Once you have your first cup of cowboy coffee like they were made in TV Westerns, you will be forever changed. Here are the secrets to the perfect cup. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 7, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE If you find yourself deep in the backcountry in an outfitters camp, or simply an…

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4 Rules of Camping Etiquette

By North American Outdoors / June 5, 2023 / Comments Off on 4 Rules of Camping Etiquette

June is National Camping Month. But no matter what time of year you decide to camp, it’s always important to be a good neighbor. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 5, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE Being a good neighbor is always important, especially when camping. The good news is that you already have…

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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 Women DONATE The demographics of individuals seeking firearms training is ever expanding. Most firearms trainers will tell you that they have…

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