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Firearm Trainers: Watch Those Clichés

By North American Outdoors / October 13, 2022 / Comments Off on Firearm Trainers: Watch Those Clichés

Firearm Trainers: Watch Those Clichés – NRA Women.com The next time you catch yourself using often-used phrases when training, stop and ask yourself what they really mean. Clichés are common in the English language, and a staple in our everyday vernacular. We often use them without even knowing we are doing so. Even though some…

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Firearm Trainers: How to Deal with “Problem” Students (and How Not to be One)

By North American Outdoors / October 5, 2022 / Comments Off on Firearm Trainers: How to Deal with “Problem” Students (and How Not to be One)

Firearm Trainers: How to Deal with “Problem” Students (and How Not to be One) – NRA Women.com Everyone taking your class is entitled to proper training. Here are some suggestions to make sure other students don’t interfere with that goal. Firearm training classes are filled with students from all walks of life. More often than…

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5 Steps to Finding the Right Firearm Instructor—For You

By North American Outdoors / October 3, 2022 / Comments Off on 5 Steps to Finding the Right Firearm Instructor—For You

5 Steps to Finding the Right Firearm Instructor—For You – NRA Women.com You are the client, so you need to interview your firearm trainer the same as you would any contractor. Firearms instructors everywhere will tell you that business has never been better. With crime increasing in nearly every city in the United States, gun…

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Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid (pages 12-14)

By North American Outdoors / September 8, 2022 / Comments Off on Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid (pages 12-14)

Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid (pages 12-14) – NRA Club Connection Firearm training is about as serious as a business gets. If you are an instructor, it’s incumbent on you to run a safe class. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 10, 2022 NEWS, FIREARMS, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE When I am conducting an NRA Instructor Course,…

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The Real Impact of NRA Training

By North American Outdoors / August 23, 2022 / Comments Off on The Real Impact of NRA Training

The Real Impact of NRA Training – NRA Women.com NRA Instructors: Your interest in and impact on our youth will help ensure that our Second Amendment is protected! Organizations and associations generally rely on a body of members to exist, so it stands to reason that without the recruitment of new members, an organization may…

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How NRA Instructors Impact Their Communities

By North American Outdoors / August 16, 2022 / Comments Off on How NRA Instructors Impact Their Communities

How NRA Instructors Impact Their Communities – NRA Women.com When NRA firearm instructors properly train individuals, they are demonstrating the “Gold Standard” that the sets them apart from any other training. The NRA offers firearm training and other programs to meet the needs of every citizen. Some training is expected to be utilized each time someone handles…

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Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid

By North American Outdoors / August 10, 2022 / Comments Off on Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid

Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid – NRA Women.com Firearm training is about as serious as a business gets. If you are an instructor, it’s incumbent on you to run a safe class. When I am conducting an NRA Instructor Course, whether it be a rifle, shotgun or pistol class, I do my best to…

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Firearm Trainers: 3 Rules for Stress-Free Classes

By North American Outdoors / August 4, 2022 / Comments Off on Firearm Trainers: 3 Rules for Stress-Free Classes

Firearm Trainers: 3 Rules for Stress-Free Classes – NRA Women.com By being proactive and anticipating issues, you can mitigate most situations before they become a problem. If you are an NRA Certified Instructor and conduct firearms training classes, you know all too well the logistics involved: securing the classroom; locating a range; ordering supplies; and countless other…

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6 Ways to Turn Off a New Gun Owner

By North American Outdoors / June 20, 2022 / Comments Off on 6 Ways to Turn Off a New Gun Owner

6 Ways to Turn Off a New Gun Owner – NRA Women.com Firearm training can take a hard left turn quickly if the instructor falls into one of these categories. Firearm sales are continue to be brisk, with more people purchasing their first firearm–one third of them by women in 2021. Many are seeking formal training…

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Teach Them Well: 6 Techniques for Firearm Training Success

By North American Outdoors / June 14, 2022 / Comments Off on Teach Them Well: 6 Techniques for Firearm Training Success

Teach Them Well: 6 Techniques for Firearm Training Success – NRA Women.com Teaching a firearms course is no different than teaching any other topic. You can have all the knowledge in the world, but if you cannot deliver the information in an effective manner, your students will suffer. A great instructor can identify their students’…

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