Instructors

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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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How to Market Your Firearm Training Business—and Attract More Students

By North American Outdoors / October 20, 2022 / Comments Off on How to Market Your Firearm Training Business—and Attract More Students

How to Market Your Firearm Training Business–and Attract More Students – NRA Women.com Want more students? Tap into your specific community with some imagination and out-of-the-box thinking. The number one question I get from individuals who want to teach others in the NRA firearm disciplines is, “How do I find students?” My answer to them…

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Firearm Trainers: 6 Reasons to Use Training Aids

By North American Outdoors / October 18, 2022 / Comments Off on Firearm Trainers: 6 Reasons to Use Training Aids

Firearm Trainers: 6 Reasons to Use Training Aids – NRA Women.com Without training aids, all you have is a lecture. Training aids are very important in firearm training. The more training aids an instructor has, as long as they relate to the topic at hand, the better his or her class will be. Without training…

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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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