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5 Critical Facts About Shotguns, Chokes & Safety

By North American Outdoors / September 3, 2021 / Comments Off on 5 Critical Facts About Shotguns, Chokes & Safety

5 Critical Facts About Shotguns, Chokes & Safety – NRA Women.com Understanding how shotgun choke works is paramount to your shooting success and safety. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 3, 2021 Understanding shotgun choke is critical to your shooting success, but also to your safety. Chokes are, essentially, constriction. Another way to describe…

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Your Shotgun’s Choke is Important. Here’s Why.

By North American Outdoors / September 2, 2021 / Comments Off on Your Shotgun’s Choke is Important. Here’s Why.

Your Shotgun’s Choke is Important. Here’s Why. – NRA Women.com Choke is probably the most misunderstood component of the shotgun … and one of the most important. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 2, 2021 The shotgun’s choke is probably the most misunderstood component of the shotgun itself; I spend a lot of classroom time explaining…

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When (and How) Should You Introduce Your Child to Hunting?

By North American Outdoors / August 31, 2021 / Comments Off on When (and How) Should You Introduce Your Child to Hunting?

When (and How) Should You Introduce Your Child to Hunting? – NRA Women.com Teaching your child to love ethical hunting takes time, but the rewards last generations. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 31, 2021 In the past few years, I have seen a positive change in the students in the firearms safety courses that I…

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An NRA Woman’s Guide to North American Venomous Snakes

By North American Outdoors / August 24, 2021 / Comments Off on An NRA Woman’s Guide to North American Venomous Snakes

An NRA Woman’s Guide to North American Venomous Snakes – NRA Women.com Don’t be ssscared! These simple tips will keep you safe. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 24, 2021 Did you know that there is no such thing as a “poisonous” snake? The terms “poisonous” and “venomous” are oftentimes used interchangeably, but the difference lies…

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Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts

By North American Outdoors / August 23, 2021 / Comments Off on Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts

Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts – NRA Women.com Opening Day is just around the corner! Be sure to adhere to these important rules to ensure you are a successful and legal dove hunter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 23, 2021 There is only one way to describe dove hunting: FUN! In many…

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Open Carrying in Open Country

By North American Outdoors / August 9, 2021 / Comments Off on Open Carrying in Open Country

Open Carrying in Open Country – NRA Women.com All NRA Women are “landowners” with certain Constitutional rights. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 9, 2021 Personal protection is not just a city issue. There is a chance of being victimized while engaged in outdoor activities, just as there is a chance in urban settings. Several years…

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5 Traits of a Successful NRA Firearms Instructor

By North American Outdoors / August 5, 2021 / Comments Off on 5 Traits of a Successful NRA Firearms Instructor

5 Traits of a Successful NRA Firearms Instructor – NRA Women.com Lots of people can be a good NRA Firearms Instructor. Here’s how to be a great one! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 5, 2021 With the recent increase in gun sales comes a matching demand for gun training, and with that comes an increase…

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5 Common Mistakes Firearm Instructors Make

By North American Outdoors / August 2, 2021 / Comments Off on 5 Common Mistakes Firearm Instructors Make

5 Common Mistakes Firearms Instructors Make – NRA Women.com NRA Firearms instructors are the best of the best–now here’s how to stay that way! When conducting NRA Firearms Training classes, always be on the lookout for techniques, methods or the lack thereof that might affect the quality of the course you are teaching. Whether you’re a…

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How to Become an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

By North American Outdoors / July 16, 2021 / Comments Off on How to Become an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

How to Become an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor – NRA Women.com NRA Women Firearms Instructors are the best of the best … so naturally that means you! As an NRA Training Counselor, it seems that many of my students would like to become Instructors themselves. If you’d like to join the ranks of “the best of…

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NRA Women Instructors: Transforming Gun Owning to Gun Ownership

By North American Outdoors / July 12, 2021 / Comments Off on NRA Women Instructors: Transforming Gun Owning to Gun Ownership

NRA Women Instructors: Transforming Gun Owning to Gun Ownership – NRA Women.com Owning and ownership aren’t the same thing. NRA Women instructors make the difference. Few causes have such a direct impact on our lives, children, grandchildren and the future of our country as the Second Amendment. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the…

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