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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. **…
Want to revive that “new hunter” feeling? Here are a few ways to keep the excitement going from year to year.ย ** 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…
Ultimately, a studentโs confidence might be dependent upon his or her instructor. Here are a few tips to making sure they are performing to the best of their ability. ** 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…
It is important for hunters to remember the threats that come with springtime in the woods.** 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. ** With spring turkey time approaching, it is important for hunters to…
Since 1949, NRA’s Hunter Education model has reached millions worldwide, including in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and several other countries. Here’s how it works. Itโs that time of year again: Convention season! January kicks off with theย ย Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Showย andย Wild Sheep Foundation (Sheep Show)ย to name a few. This is also the…
Game Wardens are a unique category of law enforcement officers. I can say this with confidence because I married one! My husband, John, who is now retired, was employed by Texas Parks and Wildlife for almost 30 years. From enforcing Texas laws, to catching and moving alligators and the occasional manatee, to patrolling the Texas/Mexico…
Even the best rifle and scope combination is no match for Mother Nature. Here are ways to deal with each challenge. When choosing a firearm, you can do your research and purchase the best gun on the market for its intended use. The problem is that the best rifle and scope combination is no match…
Want maximum output from your firearm? Follow these tips to ensure your gun is a keeper. A firearm is only as good as its internal components, design and relationship with the cartridge for which it is chambered. There are internal factors that can either make a gun great, or factors that make a gun destined…
This little cartridge can be one of the most powerful tools for teaching the fundamentals that create safe, confident and successful shooters. As a longtime NRA Instructor, one of the best tools I have found to use with new shooters is a .22 LR. The NRA Training Department encourages instructors to utilize the .22 LR…
You can be the best shot in your chosen firearm discipline, but if you are not a good communicator, you may not be an effective teacher. NRA Firearms training courses advise new shooters to seek out the advice of knowledgeable shooters when researching and purchasing their first gun. Gaining knowledge is only possible through education. We have…