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The Least Understood Rifles: Trapdoors, Rolling Blocks and Falling Blocks

By North American Outdoors / August 25, 2022 / Comments Off on The Least Understood Rifles: Trapdoors, Rolling Blocks and Falling Blocks

The Least Understood Rifles: Trapdoors, Rolling Blocks and Falling Blocks – NRA Women.com Knowing and understanding these primitive firearms leads to the admiration of the soldiers who had to use them. When conducting NRA Firearms Courses, there are certain topics on which I need to dedicate more time. I know that when I conduct the NRA Basic…

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The Real Impact of NRA Training

By North American Outdoors / August 23, 2022 / Comments Off on The Real Impact of NRA Training

The Real Impact of NRA Training – NRA Women.com NRA Instructors: Your interest in and impact on our youth will help ensure that our Second Amendment is protected! Organizations and associations generally rely on a body of members to exist, so it stands to reason that without the recruitment of new members, an organization may…

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Soft-Point or Solid Bullet – Which is Best?

By North American Outdoors / August 18, 2022 / Comments Off on Soft-Point or Solid Bullet – Which is Best?

Soft-Point or Solid Bullet – Which is Best? – NRA Women.com The answer: It depends. Be sure to match the correct bullet for the game you are hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 18, 2022 NEWS, HUNTING, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Many topics spur debate among hunters, a demographic that is usually willing to voice their opinions on…

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The Forgotten Firearm: The Sporterized Rifle

By North American Outdoors / August 17, 2022 / Comments Off on The Forgotten Firearm: The Sporterized Rifle

The Forgotten Firearm: The Sporterized Rifle – NRA Women.com Millions of surplus firearms flooded the firearm market at the end of World War II, providing sportsmen and women with some of the best rifles for hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 17, 2022 NEWS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE The end of World War II had an…

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How NRA Instructors Impact Their Communities

By North American Outdoors / August 16, 2022 / Comments Off on How NRA Instructors Impact Their Communities

How NRA Instructors Impact Their Communities – NRA Women.com When NRA firearm instructors properly train individuals, they are demonstrating the “Gold Standard” that the sets them apart from any other training. The NRA offers firearm training and other programs to meet the needs of every citizen. Some training is expected to be utilized each time someone handles…

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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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