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Easter Season Signals Rabbit Season

By North American Outdoors / March 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Easter Season Signals Rabbit Season

Easter Season Signals Rabbit Season – NRA Women.com This might be the year you start a new family tradition–rabbit hunting. Why is the Easter bunny a symbol of Easter? Where did the Easter bunny get its origin? Is the Easter bunny a Christian symbol? Why does the Easter bunny deliver Easter eggs? Where do Easter…

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7 Types of Triggers and Their Uses

By North American Outdoors / March 28, 2024 / Comments Off on 7 Types of Triggers and Their Uses

7 Types of Triggers and Their Uses – NRA Women.com Without a trigger, there would be no way of starting the ignition process in a firearm. Learn about the seven types of triggers on commonly used firearms. The trigger is one of the most important parts of a firearm, as without it there would be…

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5 Mistakes Non-NRA-Certified Instructors Make

By North American Outdoors / March 18, 2024 / Comments Off on 5 Mistakes Non-NRA-Certified Instructors Make

If you are a student looking for instruction, you owe it to yourself to find an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor. Remember, you get what you pay for! 5 Mistakes Non-NRA-Certified Instructors Make – NRA Women.com There are two types of firearm instructors: NRA Certified Instructors, and everyone else. While there are many non-NRA-certified “firearms instructors,”…

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When is the Best Time to Teach Kids About Firearms?

By North American Outdoors / March 18, 2024 / Comments Off on When is the Best Time to Teach Kids About Firearms?

Responsible gun owners owe it to their children to teach them the safe and proper use of firearms as early as possible in their development. When is the Best Time to Teach Kids About Firearms? – NRA Women.com As an NRA Firearms Instructor, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “When is…

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Know Your Ammo: Specialty Ammunition

By North American Outdoors / March 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Know Your Ammo: Specialty Ammunition

Like any tool, you need to know specialty ammo’s intended use–and use it correctly. Know Your Ammo: Specialty Ammunition – NRA Women.com “Specialty” ammunition is designed for a specific or intended use. Like any tool, you need to know its intended use–and use it correctly. For example, you would not use a drill to drive…

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Why I Hunt

By North American Outdoors / February 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Why I Hunt

Why I Hunt There are endless benefits to hunting, but here are four of the main reasons that drive people to the field. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 28, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Why I Hunt – NRA Women.com If you have been hunting long enough, you have been asked “why?” by a family…

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Beyond the Rifle: Other Gear Essential to Your Hunt of a Lifetime

By North American Outdoors / February 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Beyond the Rifle: Other Gear Essential to Your Hunt of a Lifetime

While the firearm you select for your hunt is critical, it’s only part of the all-important equation for a successful outcome. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 19, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE Beyond the Rifle: Other Gear Essential to Your Hunt of a Lifetime – NRA Women.com Late winter is one of my…

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Understanding Bolt Extractors

By North American Outdoors / February 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Understanding Bolt Extractors

Next to the firing pin, the bolt extractor is the one of the most important features of any firearm. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 12, 2024 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Understanding Bolt Extractors – NRA Women.com Many shooters do not think much about extractors. They just shoot and assume that the gun knows what to…

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Know Your Rifle Bolt 

By North American Outdoors / February 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Know Your Rifle Bolt 

Become a knowledgeable gun owner by understanding the various types of bolt-action guns. Know Your Rifle Bolt – NRA Women.com There are three main components of any rifle or shotgun: the action, stock and barrel. The action is what loads, fires, and unloads or “ejects” the cartridge or shotshell. The heart of the action is…

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3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field

By North American Outdoors / February 6, 2024 / Comments Off on 3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field

If you are a hunter and want to increase your chance of success in the field, practice these three things regularly. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 6, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HOW-TO, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE 3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field – NRA Women.com There are two types of individuals who practice at…

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