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From Hawaii To Houston: Finding Fab Female NRA Firearm Training on the Mainland

By North America Outdoors / April 16, 2026 /

Frustrated in their search for next-level instruction on the Big Island, two women journey 3,800 miles to Texas for the gold standard in training. By Heidi Rao One of the greatest things about being an NRA Certified Firearms Instructors is that you meet the greatest people. This is because individuals who specifically look for NRA…

3 Hunting Tips from an Old Game Warden

By North America Outdoors / April 16, 2026 /

For a fun, safe and successful hunt, it’s best to follow sage advice from the most experienced. Old hunters like our fathers, grandfathers and early pioneer women (who had to keep the kids fed when they were alone) knew how to track and harvest what they needed for their survival. These hunters usually spent more…

4 Mistakes New Gun Owners Make

By North America Outdoors / April 5, 2026 / Comments Off on 4 Mistakes New Gun Owners Make

As an NRA Certified Instructor, I encounter plenty of new gun owners. Many of them are excited to be in class and on the range, and eager to learn. Others are apprehensive and afraid. Some of these students have the correct equipment and reasonable expectations. Others have been ill-advised on which gun to purchase, and…

Firearm Terminology: Understanding Rifle Glass Bedding

By North America Outdoors / March 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Firearm Terminology: Understanding Rifle Glass Bedding

Glass bedding and free-floating barrels can no doubt improve the accuracy of your firearm, but you still need to do your part and become proficient with your firearm. ** 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…

Firearm Terminology: Handgun Sizes

By North America Outdoors / March 18, 2026 / Comments Off on Firearm Terminology: Handgun Sizes

Understanding handgun terminologies and sizes will help you choose the right gun for you. ** 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. ** Semi-automatic pistols and revolvers have their own terminology when it comes to…

The NRA Thrives When Membership Grows: All Members Must Do Their Part

By North America Outdoors / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on The NRA Thrives When Membership Grows: All Members Must Do Their Part

The best way to ensure that the NRA will be around for another 155 years is to recruit new members. ** 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. ** The author (fourth from left) with…

4 Benefits to Being Part of a Firearm Training Team

By North America Outdoors / March 10, 2026 / Comments Off on 4 Benefits to Being Part of a Firearm Training Team

If you are going to have a successful firearms training school, you are going to need some help. ** 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. ** Being an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor has many…

Firearm Terminology: Rifle and Shotgun Stocks

By North America Outdoors / February 17, 2026 / Comments Off on Firearm Terminology: Rifle and Shotgun Stocks

As we get more proficient with our firearms, it is important to know the differences between their parts. When NRA Certified Firearm Instructors teach students to use the correct terminology, many times it is in general terms. For example, we teach the terms “forearm” and “stock.” While these terms are correct, they are general terms.…

How to Train Cross-Eye-Dominant Firearm Students

By North America Outdoors / February 11, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Train Cross-Eye-Dominant Firearm Students

If you are a firearms instructor, don’t let a student simply “compensate” for being cross-eye dominant! Follow these tips for proper training and a more successful student.** 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. **…

Try Something New by Trying Something Old

By North America Outdoors / February 10, 2026 / Comments Off on Try Something New by Trying Something Old

Want to revive that “new hunter” feeling? Here are a few ways to keep the excitement going from year to year. ** 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. ** As hunting seasons around the country…