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Viewing Party: 3 Rules to Follow When Viewing Wildlife

By North American Outdoors / May 31, 2023 / Comments Off on Viewing Party: 3 Rules to Follow When Viewing Wildlife

These visitors to Yellowstone National Park are way too close to this bison. Find out what else to doโ€“and not to doโ€“when you are in wildlife habitat. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 31, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Wildlife watching appeals to everyone: from birdwatchers to campers to hunters in the off-season. This…

Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

By North American Outdoors / May 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

On Memorial Day, when we reflect on our soldiers’ ultimate sacrifice, we must include the many heroic women who also gave all. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 29, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, EVENTS Support NRA Women DONATE Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, has its roots in the Civil War. The graves of fallen Union and Confederate soldiers could…

5 Ways to Minimize Deer Wounding Loss

By North American Outdoors / May 18, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Ways to Minimize Deer Wounding Loss

Hunters should do everything they can to mitigate the chance of losing their game once the trigger is pulled. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 18, 2023 NEWS,TIPS & TACTICS,HUNTING Support NRA WomenDONATE 5 Ways to Minimize Deer Wounding Loss – NRA Women.com Wounding loss of game animals is a big concern for everyone involved in…

Understanding Shotgun Shell Terminology

By North American Outdoors / May 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Understanding Shotgun Shell Terminology

Shotgun shooting can be the most confusing of all the shooting sports. The following is a list of common words or phrases that you might see on a box of shotshells, along with their definitions. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 3, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Shotgun shooting can be the most confusing of all…

Dispelling the Myth of Bullet Rise

By North American Outdoors / May 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Dispelling the Myth of Bullet Rise

To properly teach someone how to shoot a firearm safely and correctly, you must understand the relationship between sighting in on a target and the bullet’s path. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 2, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE The common belief that a bullet rises when it leaves the barrel is the most widely disseminated…

Heidi Rao: 2023 Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award recipient

By North American Outdoors / May 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Heidi Rao: 2023 Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award recipient

Rao says her ultimate goal is to introduce hunting, shooting and the outdoors to everyone through quality training and safe, memorable experiences Heidi Rao: 2023 Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award recipient – NRA Women.com When you are honored with an award named for one NRA’s most well-known trailblazers, leaders and outspoken activists, you know…

Firearm Basics: Parts of a Gun Stock

By North American Outdoors / May 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Firearm Basics: Parts of a Gun Stock

Want to sound knowledgeable about firearms? Learning the various parts of your gun is a great place to start. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 1, 2023 NEWS,TERMINOLOGY,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE Firearm Basics: Parts of a Gun Stock – NRA Women.com Have you ever heard the saying, “lock stock and barrel”? This is an old phrase…

3 Ways Aging Firearm Instructors Can Stay Effective

By North American Outdoors / April 28, 2023 / Comments Off on 3 Ways Aging Firearm Instructors Can Stay Effective

We are accustomed to making accommodations when training senior citizens the fundamentals of shooting, but what about when the instructor starts to age out? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 28, 2023 NEWS,TIPS & TACTICS,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE 3 Ways Aging Firearm Instructors Can Stay Effective – NRA Women.com The NRA, as well as the public,…

5 Vehicle Safety Tips for Crime Prevention

By North American Outdoors / April 26, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Vehicle Safety Tips for Crime Prevention

Follow these additonal “Rules of the Road” to help keep you safe from being a crime victim while driving. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 24, 2023 NEWS,LIFESTYLE,TIPS & TACTICS,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE 5 Vehicle Safety Tips for Crime Prevention – NRA Women.com There are certain “Rules of the Road” that we must follow to stay…

How to Make the Most of Firearm Training For Seniors

By North American Outdoors / April 20, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Make the Most of Firearm Training For Seniors

Being unprepared for age-related issues can cause delays in training and it can put an undue burden on the other students in the class. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 27, 2023 NEWS,HOW-TO,LIFESTYLE,CONCEALED CARRY,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE How to Make the Most of Firearm Training For Seniors – NRA Women.com The demographics of individuals seeking firearms…