NRA Women

Man cooking with a campfire outdoors.

Want to Become an Outdoors-Woman? Here’s One Way to Start

By North America Outdoors / July 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Want to Become an Outdoors-Woman? Here’s One Way to Start

The successful BOW program (Becoming an Outdoors-Woman) began in 1990 in Wisconsin but its popularity as one of the leading programs for women has propelled its expansion into 38 states. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend…

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Close-up of rifle barrel rifling grooves.

3 Facts Regarding Rifling

By North America Outdoors / July 7, 2025 / Comments Off on 3 Facts Regarding Rifling

Understanding how rifling relates to using the proper ammunition will make any shooter a safer and more effective shooter. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Most people in the gun world have…

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Women learning to shoot outdoors with guidance.

NRA Instructors Have a Duty To Be Knowledgeable Shooters

By North America Outdoors / July 7, 2025 / Comments Off on NRA Instructors Have a Duty To Be Knowledgeable Shooters

When it comes to firearms and training, NRA Certified Instructors are considered the Gold Standard. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Many modern conveniences seem to be getting more complicated, such as…

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Outdoor adventures: hunting, fishing, and nature scenes.

NRA Women Can Be Found Everywhere!

By North America Outdoors / June 24, 2025 / Comments Off on NRA Women Can Be Found Everywhere!

Think you have a busy life? You might actually feel like a slacker after you get to know this extraordinary outdoors woman from the northwest. Spending three weeks in the backcountry of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho had me wondering, where are all the men?! It turned out that my husband and four sons made up…

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Elderly women hiking on a mountain trail.

Matriarchs of the Mountains: The Next Generation

By North America Outdoors / June 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Matriarchs of the Mountains: The Next Generation

The women of the Northwest have been passing the torch to the next generation for more than 150 years. The northwestern United States has always been the woman’s domain. It was the women who settled the West, not the men. If there was any doubt to that, just look at the earliest male explorers. If…

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The Hazards of Fishing a Small Mountain Lake

By North America Outdoors / June 15, 2025 / Comments Off on The Hazards of Fishing a Small Mountain Lake

Grizzlies, otters and moose, oh my! How a once-calm fishing trip turned less than peaceful. As we climbed up the mountainside on an old dirt road, with every switchback, our wheels slid across the rocks. We eventually made it to the top of the mountain, and followed similar dirt roads and switchbacks, and winded our…

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Staying Safe in National Parks

By North America Outdoors / June 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Staying Safe in National Parks

America’s national parks are treasures to be enjoyed by all. However, be sure to follow all the rules to ensure a safe—and legal—outing! Americans are once again hitting the roads for their annual summer vacations, which may include destinations within the National Park System. But each year many visitors to federal lands end up injured or…

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Shooting range training with firearms instructor.

Recruiting Firearm Instructors Who Rise to the Top

By North America Outdoors / June 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Recruiting Firearm Instructors Who Rise to the Top

Here’s how to be the firearm instructor candidate who displays the attributes that make NRA Instructors the “Gold Standard” in the industry. The NRA Training Department expects a lot of its Training Counselors (TCs). This is because Training Counselors are tasked with ensuring that the instructor candidates who they are recommending for certification meet the NRA’s…

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The Pros and Cons of Using a Muzzle Brake

By North America Outdoors / June 4, 2025 / Comments Off on The Pros and Cons of Using a Muzzle Brake

Muzzle brakes are a tool to aid in accurate shooting, but are not a replacement for practicing at the range. Have you ever fired a rifle with severe and unmanageable recoil (the energy transferred to the shoulder when the shot is fired), and muzzle flip (the sharp rise of the muzzle after the shot)? Extreme…

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Your Concealed Carry Journey Starts with NRA

By North America Outdoors / May 28, 2025 / Comments Off on Your Concealed Carry Journey Starts with NRA

Congratulations on taking the next step in your personal protection journey with the decision to carry concealed. Whether you are a new gun owner or an experienced marksman, exploring the multitude of training options from the National Rifle Association (NRA) should be your first stop on your path to this goal. As America’s firearm safety…

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