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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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Mentoring: Make Sure Your New Hunter Uses Enough Gun

By North American Outdoors / July 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Mentoring: Make Sure Your New Hunter Uses Enough Gun

Using the largest caliber you can effectively shoot increases the chance of game recovery–which is very important when introducing a new hunter to the activity. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 18, 2023 NEWS, HUNTING, TIPS & TACTICS Mentoring: Make Sure Your New Hunter Uses Enough Gun – NRA Women.com Famed author Robert Ruark made the…

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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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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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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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Growing the NRA Women Community – One Member at a Time

By North American Outdoors / June 27, 2022 / Comments Off on Growing the NRA Women Community – One Member at a Time

Growing the NRA Women Community – One Member at a Time – NRA Women.com Being an active NRA member means seeking out and recruiting new members. President John F. Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” There has never been a truer statement.…

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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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What’s It Like Being an NRA Mom

By North American Outdoors / May 8, 2022 / Comments Off on What’s It Like Being an NRA Mom

What’s It Like Being an NRA Mom – NRA Women.com Hear from the women shaping the future of the Second Amendment. Fostering the Future As a foster parent, my priority is to help the girls who join our family heal, learn to embrace their value, and grow into happy, productive young adults who can write a…

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NRA Woman Heidi Lyn Rao Guests “Hunting Matters” Podcast

By North American Outdoors / May 2, 2022 / Comments Off on NRA Woman Heidi Lyn Rao Guests “Hunting Matters” Podcast

NRA Woman Heidi Lyn Rao Guests “Hunting Matters” Podcast – NRA Women.com The Houston Safari Club Foundation’s fan-fave podcast guest-stars our 2022 Golden Bullseye Award winner. by NRA WOMEN STAFF posted on May 2, 2022 NEWS, PROFILES Support NRA Women DONATE When we awarded Heidi Lyn Rao our 2022 Woman of the Year Golden Bullseye this year, Houston Safari Club Foundation‘s (HSCF) “Hunting…

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NRA Gun Safety Training Brings Families Together

By North American Outdoors / April 4, 2022 / Comments Off on NRA Gun Safety Training Brings Families Together

NRA Gun Safety Training Brings Families Together – NRA Family.org Recognized the world over, NRA training offers a safe, supportive entry to your family’s favorite new hobby. I have been teaching firearms training courses for many years and educated many, many thousands in firearms safety and proper handling and use. I am very lucky–my vocation is my avocation!…

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