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Are You a Migratory Bird Hunting HIP-ster?

By North American Outdoors / August 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Are You a Migratory Bird Hunting HIP-ster?

Are You a Migratory Bird Hunting HIP-ster? – NRA Women.com The Harvest Information Program helps biologists estimate the number of migratory birds taken each year–and is your way of helping the sport you enjoy!  There are many laws you need to follow when you are waterfowl hunting. Many laws address equipment, such as using a shotgun that…

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Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid

By North American Outdoors / August 10, 2022 / Comments Off on Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid

Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid – NRA Women.com Firearm training is about as serious as a business gets. If you are an instructor, it’s incumbent on you to run a safe class. When I am conducting an NRA Instructor Course, whether it be a rifle, shotgun or pistol class, I do my best to…

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Firearm Trainers: 3 Rules for Stress-Free Classes

By North American Outdoors / August 4, 2022 / Comments Off on Firearm Trainers: 3 Rules for Stress-Free Classes

Firearm Trainers: 3 Rules for Stress-Free Classes – NRA Women.com By being proactive and anticipating issues, you can mitigate most situations before they become a problem. If you are an NRA Certified Instructor and conduct firearms training classes, you know all too well the logistics involved: securing the classroom; locating a range; ordering supplies; and countless other…

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5 Easy Steps to Load and Reload a Pistol

By North American Outdoors / July 26, 2022 / Comments Off on 5 Easy Steps to Load and Reload a Pistol

5 Easy Steps to Load and Reload a Pistol – NRA Women.com Load your semi-automatic with ease and confidence by following these five steps. Pistols are semi-automatic, magazine-fed handguns. To load a pistol, you must first load the firearm’s detachable magazine. The type of magazine that is used in your pistol is either a single…

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Training: Your Primary Survival Tool

By North American Outdoors / July 22, 2022 / Comments Off on Training: Your Primary Survival Tool

Training: Your Primary Survival Tool – NRA Women.com First responders regularly revert to their training to handle emergencies. But what about the rest of us? Training and practice can help you be just as ready. Trainers who conduct emergency, disaster or self-defense courses all preach, “Practice Makes Perfect!” Practice is the follow-through of any training…

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How to Load and Unload a Revolver

By North American Outdoors / July 15, 2022 / Comments Off on How to Load and Unload a Revolver

How to Load and Unload a Revolver – NRA Women.com Knowing how to efficiently reload your revolver is essential for proper function and successful training. Revolvers are loaded by filling the cylinder of the firearm with cartridges. Revolver cylinder ammunition capacities can vary from gun to gun, and caliber to caliber. Revolvers are sometimes referred…

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Whitewater Rafting Safety Essentials

By North American Outdoors / June 28, 2022 / Comments Off on Whitewater Rafting Safety Essentials

Whitewater Rafting Safety Essentials – NRA Women.com Prepare for your next rafting adventure by learning useful terms and rapid classifications. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 28, 2022 NEWS, LIFESTYLE Support NRA Women DONATE Whitewater rafting is one of the most exciting and exhilarating activities during the spring and summer. To feel the raw power of Mother Nature…

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Growing the NRA Women Community – One Member at a Time

By North American Outdoors / June 27, 2022 / Comments Off on Growing the NRA Women Community – One Member at a Time

Growing the NRA Women Community – One Member at a Time – NRA Women.com Being 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.…

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How to Stay Safe During Whitewater Sports

By North American Outdoors / June 23, 2022 / Comments Off on How to Stay Safe During Whitewater Sports

How to Stay Safe During Whitewater Sports – NRA Women.com Want to ride the rapids this summer in your raft, canoe or kayak? Prepare for your next adventure by knowing the hazards you could face. Whitewater sports like rafting, canoeing and kayaking return to popularity as winter transitions into spring, and are in full swing during…

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How to Avoid Backcountry Hazards

By North American Outdoors / June 22, 2022 / Comments Off on How to Avoid Backcountry Hazards

How to Avoid Backcountry Hazards – NRA Women.com If you love recreating outside, be aware of these four categories of potentially lethal backcountry hazards. Spending time in the great outdoors is how many NRA Women escape and unwind from modern civilization. The backcountry, in particular, is wild and untouched by human development. However, the more…

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