NRA Women
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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.…
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. ** 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…