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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 relieved that you have a small-caliber option for them to…
Read MoreUsing 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 Famed author Robert Ruark made the phrase “use enough gun†everyday hunting lexicon in his 1966 book, Use Enough…
Read MoreIf 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 A good teacher does not have to tell others they are good at what they do; it is reflected in their…
Read MoreWhen 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 self-taught and learning through videos and social media. There are…
Read MoreWhen 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 a firearm—like keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe…
Read MoreBeing 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. As an NRA member, you are doing a lot for your country by supporting…
Read MoreFirearm 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 to learn the safe and responsible use of that firearm. As instructors,…
Read MoreHear 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 new chapter for their lives. Helping them gain the skills…
Read MoreThe 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 Matters†radio show and podcast took notice. “Hunting Matters,†a fan favorite,…
Read MoreRecognized 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! As hard as I work to keep my firearms classes…
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