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“Hunting Matters” Talks with NRA Women Contributor Heidi Rao

By North American Outdoors / February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on “Hunting Matters” Talks with NRA Women Contributor Heidi Rao

“Hunting Matters” Talks with NRA Women Contributor Heidi Rao Our 2022 Woman of the Year’s reach extends well beyond NRA. Find out how you can listen to Heidi as she guest stars on this important podcast. by NRA WOMEN STAFF posted on February 22, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, PROFILES Support NRA Women DONATE Regular NRA Women readers know that Heidi Lyn…

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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Kids to Hunting

By North American Outdoors / October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Kids to Hunting

Mentoring youth hunters means dedicating the time, expense and providing the right equipment for the best outdoor experiences possible. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 11, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Many kids look forward to getting in the field for their first hunt with a parent or other adult role model. As such,…

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Gone Fishin’ and Huntin’

By North American Outdoors / September 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Gone Fishin’ and Huntin’

How will you celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 22, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) occurs each year on the fourth Saturday of September, after a proclamation was signed by Richard M. Nixon on May 2, 1972. On the day of its signing, President Nixon…

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Firearm Training for Students with Language Barriers

By North American Outdoors / September 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Firearm Training for Students with Language Barriers

Once you are sure that you are following all applicable laws and regulations, you are now faced with the challenge of meeting each of your student’s needs. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 12, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Being an NRA Firearms Instructor does not come without challenges. First are the legal challenges—city, county,…

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Training Students with Service Animals

By North American Outdoors / September 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Training Students with Service Animals

The laws concerning service animals can be open to interpretation, and NRA Firearms Trainers should become educated on the nuances of the topic. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 11, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Firearms instructors meet some very interesting people. Everybody is unique and has their own needs. As instructors, we try…

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Being a Markswoman in a Marksmanship World

By North American Outdoors / August 31, 2023 / Comments Off on Being a Markswoman in a Marksmanship World

What’s it like to be an active participant in traditionally male-dominated activities like hunting and shooting? This prolific NRA Women contributor offers her insight. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 31, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE I have spent my entire adult life in what has traditionally been a male-dominated world as it relates to firearms.…

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3 Ways to Be a Team Player at the Range

By North American Outdoors / August 28, 2023 / Comments Off on 3 Ways to Be a Team Player at the Range

Most shooters want to help each other and welcome new shooters to the range, continuing our shooting traditions and keeping the Second Amendment strong. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 28, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE The shooting community is a warm and welcoming group open to those who choose to practice their Second…

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4 Tips for Instructing Students who Lack Confidence

By North American Outdoors / August 24, 2023 / Comments Off on 4 Tips for Instructing Students who Lack Confidence

The challenge of instructing an individual who lacks confidence can be difficult, but can be overcome by incorporating different teaching methods and learning tools. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 24, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE One of the biggest challenges a firearms instructor encounters is the student who lacks confidence. This student…

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What NRA Instructors are Seeing

By North American Outdoors / July 22, 2023 / Comments Off on What NRA Instructors are Seeing
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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 Anyone who has ever conducted handgun training can tell you that it can be just as challenging for the instructor as…

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