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If You Want a Record Tag – Know the Rules – NRA Women.com The rules of entering a trophy have been updated to accommodate new technologies and principles of Fair Chase. Say you’re finally going on that dream hunt, a hunt that you have dreamed about going on as long as you can remember. You…
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The Different Types of Firearm Safeties – NRA Women.com Familiarize yourself with these common safety types so you’re prepared to properly handle a variety of firearms, including your own. Firearm safeties are designed to prevent a gun from an accidental discharge. Safeties come in a variety of types and shapes, and each is engaged and…
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The Semi-Automatic Shotgun Dilemma: Inertia vs. Gas – NRA Women.com If you’re in the middle of an inertia vs. gas semi-auto shotgun debate, here are the facts. It is not uncommon for my NRA Basic Shotgun course students to be brand new to the shotgun world. Without fail, once they start breaking clays, they are ready to…
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History of Cartridge Propellants – NRA Women.com Without gunpowder there would be no guns! Without gunpowder there would be no guns! Gun powder is one of the “Four Great Inventions” of ancient China: paper, the compass, gunpowder and printing. Gunpowder was invented during the Tang Dynasty in the 9th century and consisted of a mixture of…
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5 Types of Long-Arm Actions – NRA Women.com Understanding the different action types not only makes you a more educated shooter, but also a more responsible gun owner. Firearm actions are one of the three basic parts of a firearm: action, stock and barrel. Actions of a firearm did not exist until the mid-to-late 1800s.…
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How to Choose the Right Holster Type For You – NRA Women.com Deciding on the right gun and holster type go hand-in-hand. One of the most common questions I am asked as a firearms instructor is, “What gun would you recommend for self-defense?” As all instructors should, I go through the pros and cons of…
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Prep Your Hunting Rifle for Off-Season – NRA Women.com Don’t pack away your rifle for the off-season before completing these five steps. It’s that time of year again … hunting seasons are ending. This is when you put away your hunting gear, accessories, decoys and calls. The last items hunters usually put away are their…
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Rimfire Roster: Smallest Calibers, By the Numbers – NRA Women.com What’s the difference between all those kinds of .22 ammo? Some critical facts … and some history you didn’t know! When most people think of rimfire ammunition, they think of the most common cartridge in the world–the .22 LR. There are two types of cartridges:…
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Maybe You Can’t Hit Your Target Because–You Just Cant!- NRA Women.com It’s possible that you’re canting the firearm, or holding it at an angle. When teaching a new shooter, I often see inconsistent shot placement. At first glance, everything looks right. The shooter is following all the fundamentals but he or she cannot hit where they are…
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To Steel or Not To Steel – NRA Women.com Steel shot is a highly debated topic, but here are the rules and safety concerns you should know. To steel or not to steel? That is the question. I am referring to steel shot. In 1991 the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) required the use of non-toxic…
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