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One of the keys to great firearm instruction is the ability to adapt to each student. These tools can help. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 20, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, GEAR, FIREARMS 4 Tools Firearm Instructors Shouldn’t Be Without – NRA Women.com Anyone who has ever conducted handgun training can tell you that…
Training with .22s: Not Just for Beginners – NRA Women.com There are many benefits to using a .22-cal. firearm when conducting firearms training. This is especially true if you are training a beginner shooter who has never used a firearm. Most new shooters have no problem starting out with a .22 caliber. In fact, they are usually…
Using the largest caliber you can effectively shoot increases the chance of game recovery–which is very important when introducing a new hunter to the activity. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 18, 2023 NEWS, HUNTING, TIPS & TACTICS Mentoring: Make Sure Your New Hunter Uses Enough Gun – NRA Women.com Famed author Robert Ruark made the…
If an instructor is good, word spreads fast. If an instructor is not good, word spreads faster. Here’s why your students’ opinions matter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 10, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, FIREARMS The Real Value in Evaluating Your Firearm Instructor – NRA Women.com A good teacher does not have to tell others they…
The concept of parallax is difficult to comprehend, and often even more difficult to explain. Here’s a great primer. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 6, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, GEAR Optical Illusion: Understanding Parallax—and Why It Is Important – NRA Women.com There are a lot of terms and concepts that are used when…
Vacation should be a time when we let down our guard, but often it is often when we are most vulnerable. If you plan to vacation with a firearm in tow, pay attention to these important facets. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 7, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS 4 Tips for…
June is National Camping Month. But no matter what time of year you decide to camp, it’s always important to be a good neighbor. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 5, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE Being a good neighbor is always important, especially when camping. The good news is that you already have…
Spending time on the water this summer? Even if you are an experienced swimmer, there’s never an excuse not to wear a life jacket. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 5, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE June 3-11 is National Fishing and Boating Week in 2023. Now is the time to learn how to be safe…
Follow these smart hiking tips so your enjoyable outdoor adventure does not turn into a rescue operation. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 2, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE In honor of National Trails Day–the first Saturday in June–follow these smart hiking tips so your enjoyable outdoor adventure does not turn into a rescue operation.…
These visitors to Yellowstone National Park are way too close to this bison. Find out what else to do–and not to do–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…