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5 Mistakes Firearms Instructors Should Avoid

By North American Outdoors / August 9, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Mistakes Firearms Instructors Should Avoid

Try these tips for what not to do if you are trying to put your best foot forward as a firearm instructor. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 9, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE 5 Mistakes Firearms Instructors Should Avoid – NRA Women.com It should go without saying that firearms instructors must put their…

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What NRA Instructors are Seeing

By North American Outdoors / July 22, 2023 / Comments Off on What NRA Instructors are Seeing

As more than 17 million Americans have become new gun owners in the past few years, the NRA’s 125,000 firearms instructors have been busy training and teaching them about their freedom. What NRA Instructors are Seeing – America’s 1st Freedom.org While America’s 1st Freedom readers are well aware of the National Rifle Association’s all-important political advocacy that has…

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4 Tools Firearm Instructors Shouldn’t Be Without

By North American Outdoors / July 20, 2023 / Comments Off on 4 Tools Firearm Instructors Shouldn’t Be Without

One of the keys to great firearm instruction is the ability to adapt to each student. These tools can help. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 20, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, GEAR, FIREARMS 4 Tools Firearm Instructors Shouldn’t Be Without – NRA Women.com Anyone who has ever conducted handgun training can tell you that…

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Training with .22s: Not Just for Beginners

By North American Outdoors / July 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Training with .22s: Not Just for Beginners

Training with .22s: Not Just for Beginners – NRA Women.com There are many benefits to using a .22-cal. firearm when conducting firearms training. This is especially true if you are training a beginner shooter who has never used a firearm. Most new shooters have no problem starting out with a .22 caliber. In fact, they are usually…

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The Real Value in Evaluating Your Firearm Instructor

By North American Outdoors / July 10, 2023 / Comments Off on The Real Value in Evaluating Your Firearm Instructor

If an instructor is good, word spreads fast. If an instructor is not good, word spreads faster. Here’s why your students’ opinions matter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 10, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, FIREARMS The Real Value in Evaluating Your Firearm Instructor – NRA Women.com A good teacher does not have to tell others they…

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Always Follow the NRA Training Policies when Conducting a Class: Managing the Student Complainers

By North American Outdoors / May 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Always Follow the NRA Training Policies when Conducting a Class: Managing the Student Complainers

By Heidi Lyn Rao Always Follow the NRA Training Policies when Conducting a Class: Managing the Student Complainers NRA Trainers are the “Gold Standard” when it comes to firearms instructors. We follow the creed that the NRA stands for one thing – the Constitution of the United States with a focus on the Second Amendment.…

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3 Ways Aging Firearm Instructors Can Stay Effective

By North American Outdoors / April 28, 2023 / Comments Off on 3 Ways Aging Firearm Instructors Can Stay Effective

We are accustomed to making accommodations when training senior citizens the fundamentals of shooting, but what about when the instructor starts to age out? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 28, 2023 NEWS,TIPS & TACTICS,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE 3 Ways Aging Firearm Instructors Can Stay Effective – NRA Women.com The NRA, as well as the public,…

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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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3 Steps to Training a New Shooter

By North American Outdoors / February 3, 2023 / Comments Off on 3 Steps to Training a New Shooter

3 Steps to Training a New Shooter – NRA Women.com When a new shooter seeks out a firearms training course and pays for a service, they are essentially hiring the instructor. It seems that most individuals who put themselves out there and advertise as a firearm instructor have never had any formal training, outside being…

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8 Essentials for Effective Firearm Training

By North American Outdoors / October 25, 2022 / Comments Off on 8 Essentials for Effective Firearm Training

8 Essentials for Effective Firearm Training – NRA Women.com By understanding the requirements for effective training, the instructor can be a more effective teacher. Many people are knowledgeable on a particular subject, but not everyone is a good teacher. Think back to all the instructors you have had in your life. Some were knowledgeable, just…

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