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Beyond Basic Pistol: NRAs Concealed Carry Training

By North American Outdoors / March 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Beyond Basic Pistol: NRAs Concealed Carry Training

NRA’s CCW course teaches the nine-step sequence to learn—and practice—if you must draw your firearm in self-defense. by Heidi Lyn Rao It is important to recognize that your concealed carry journey does not end at getting your license or permit and taking an NRA Basic Pistol course. Your journey should take you to the next level—an NRA Concealed Carry…

4 Things You “Ought” to Know About Buckshot

By North American Outdoors / February 28, 2025 / Comments Off on 4 Things You “Ought” to Know About Buckshot

If you are using buckshot for personal defense, it’s important to understand the differences between all your options. by Heidi Lyn Rao  When it comes to buckshot, Double “Ought” (00) is still the king! Though 00 is the most common buckshot used for self-defense, there are several additional options. Knowing these options are important to choose…

3 Things to Check Before Shooting an Older Shotgun

By North American Outdoors / February 27, 2025 / Comments Off on 3 Things to Check Before Shooting an Older Shotgun

It is exciting to shoot any older shotgun, especially if it is 100 or more years old. Just be safe and do your homework. by Heidi Lyn Rao Shooting old shotguns can be very exciting. They are all unique. Often, the actions and other aspects of the firearm are unique to a certain period. For example,…

Your Conceal Carry Journey Starts with NRA

By North American Outdoors / February 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Your Conceal Carry Journey Starts with NRA

Whether you are a new gun owner or an experienced marksman, exploring the multitude of training options from the NRA should be your first stop on your path to this goal. Your Conceal Carry Journey Starts with NRA – NRAWomen.com Congratulations on taking the next step in your personal protection journey with the decision to…

Hunting Rifles: Make Mine a Double!

By North American Outdoors / February 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Hunting Rifles: Make Mine a Double!

Now’s the time to pull the trigger—or two—and get that double rifle. Hunting Rifles: Make Mine a Double! – NRA Women.com Ask any firearms marketing professionals about the rise in women participating in outdoor activities, and they will tell you that women are now major players. According to the reporting company Statista, the distribution of…

My Close Encounter with One of the World’s Most Famous Rifles

By North American Outdoors / January 31, 2025 / Comments Off on My Close Encounter with One of the World’s Most Famous Rifles

The author describes what it was like to be up close with some of the most important firearms in the professional hunting world. My Close Encounter with One of the World’s Most Famous Rifles – NRA Women.com Have you ever been face-to-face with a piece of history? If you have, you start asking yourself “who…

Knowledge is Power: Joining the Gun Conversation with Both Barrels

By North American Outdoors / January 23, 2025 / Comments Off on Knowledge is Power: Joining the Gun Conversation with Both Barrels

Educate yourself on as much firearm terminology as possible—both new and old—to keep yourself relevant when the topic turns to guns. Knowledge is Power: Joining the Gun Conversation with Both Barrels – NRA Women.com Anyone who has been around firearms for at least 50 years, or who has made a living with guns since the…

The Highs and Lows of Being an RSO

By North American Outdoors / January 14, 2025 / Comments Off on The Highs and Lows of Being an RSO

Being a Range Safety Officer can be fun and rewarding, but it also comes with its share of daily challenges. Here’s how to handle three of the most common scenarios.  The Highs and Lows of Being an RSO – NRA Women.com Range Safety Officers (RSOs) are the unsung heroes of the gun-range industry. They perform some…

How To Teach “Dealing with Stoppages” in an NRA Basic Firearms Class

By North American Outdoors / January 12, 2025 / Comments Off on How To Teach “Dealing with Stoppages” in an NRA Basic Firearms Class

When teaching a new shooter how to deal with a stoppage, it is important to remember that they are a beginner. How To Teach “Dealing with Stoppages†in an NRA Basic Firearms Class – NRA Women.com Anyone who regularly shoots firearms has, or will eventually have to, deal with some type of stoppage. A stoppage…

4 New Year’s Resolutions for Firearm Instructors

By North American Outdoors / December 31, 2024 / Comments Off on 4 New Year’s Resolutions for Firearm Instructors

Follow these tips to keep your training classes fresh and your reputation as a quality trainer intact!  4 New Year’s Resolutions for Firearm Instructors – NRA Women.com Has your firearm training business grown with you over the past year? Now is the time to think of this year’s New Year’s Resolutions to improve your effectiveness…