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The two most important fundamentals of shooting are trigger control and sight alignment/sight picture. Learning the different types of sights and how to use them is half the battle. If you grew up in a hunting family that extends for several generations, there is one thing we all have in common: the admiration of our…
Responsible trainers say “safety first,” but really safety should be first, second and third! As an NRA Training Counselor, it is my job to teach and stress the importance of the NRA Gun Safety Rules. These three rules cannot be stated enough and are very redundant throughout every NRA Firearms Training course. These three rules are the…
Firearm instructors must apply the firearms rules of safety and shooting while customizing training for the individual student. Many of us can remember when women had to make do with hunting and range attire and gear designed for men. When the demand was loud enough, things started to change and we saw a whole new…
This women-owned company’s philosophy is to reduce firearm noise and recoil, thus transforming the shooting experience into something more approachable, empowering and fun. This company may be known for its silence, but in the world of suppressors, they are creating a lot of buzz. If you attended the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta, you…
As shooters, we should be concerned with high level of lead in our bodies. This is because most ammunition that we shoot has lead in the bullets. Bullets can be comprised of all lead, or a mixture of lead which can cause elevated levels of lead in our body. Even jacketed bullets usually have exposed…
In every NRA Basic firearms course, we teach students that there are many reasons why individuals own guns. Some of these reasons include hunting, competition, collecting and for the protection of self and family. Along with the various reasons why people own guns are the types of individuals who are gun owners themselves. As an NRA Training…
As firearm instructors, we have a duty to keep our students safe both in the classroom and on the range. We want to remove all distractions that a student or instructor candidate may experience, while keeping our focus on safety. Teaching marksmanship is important, but instilling a safety mindset and proper behavior will leave a…
As an NRA Certified Instructor, I encounter plenty of new gun owners. Many of them are excited to be in class and on the range, and eager to learn. Others are apprehensive and afraid. Some of these students have the correct equipment and reasonable expectations. Others have been ill-advised on which gun to purchase, and…
A Successful Guide to Introducing New Firearm Owners to Their First Range Experience with Confidence and Success BY HEIDI LYN RAO The sights, sounds, and smells of a gun range may be something that brings comfort to you as a frequent and experienced shooter. To a brand-new shooter, a trip to the gun range may…
If you are a firearms instructor, don’t let a student simply “compensate” for being cross-eye dominant! Follow these tips for proper training and a more successful student.** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **…