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4 Dangers of Elevated Lead Levels in Shooters

By North American Outdoors / August 22, 2026 /

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…

What Type of Gun Owner Are You?

By North American Outdoors / August 21, 2026 /

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…

6 Ways to Make the Range and Classroom a Safe Place for Firearm Students

By North American Outdoors / July 7, 2026 / Comments Off on 6 Ways to Make the Range and Classroom a Safe Place for Firearm Students

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…

4 Mistakes New Gun Owners Make

By North American Outdoors / April 5, 2026 / Comments Off on 4 Mistakes New Gun Owners Make

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…

Range Ready: A Successful Guide to Introducing New Firearm Owners to Their First Range Experience with Confidence and Success

By North American Outdoors / March 31, 2026 / Comments Off on Range Ready: A Successful Guide to Introducing New Firearm Owners to Their First Range Experience with Confidence and Success

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…

How to Train Cross-Eye-Dominant Firearm Students

By North American Outdoors / February 11, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Train Cross-Eye-Dominant Firearm Students

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. **…

How to Improve Your Firearm Student’s Confidence

By North American Outdoors / February 5, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Improve Your Firearm Student’s Confidence

Ultimately, a student’s confidence might be dependent upon his or her instructor. Here are a few tips to making sure they are performing to the best of their ability. ** 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…

5 Reasons Instructors Should Start New Shooters on a .22 LR

By North American Outdoors / January 9, 2026 / Comments Off on 5 Reasons Instructors Should Start New Shooters on a .22 LR

This little cartridge can be one of the most powerful tools for teaching the fundamentals that create safe, confident and successful shooters. As a longtime NRA Instructor, one of the best tools I have found to use with new shooters is a .22 LR. The NRA Training Department encourages instructors to utilize the .22 LR…

4 Rules NRA Instructors Should Follow When Training Students

By North American Outdoors / November 16, 2025 / Comments Off on 4 Rules NRA Instructors Should Follow When Training Students

Don’t stop with the the bare minimum when it comes to safety in the classroom. Go one step further and implement additional rules that apply to your location. All NRA Certified Firearms Instructors must follow rules established by NRA’s Training Department. Instructors can also establish additional rules that might apply to their unique area or…

Deer Season Prep: 4 Things to Take to the Gun Range

By North American Outdoors / November 2, 2025 / Comments Off on Deer Season Prep: 4 Things to Take to the Gun Range

If you are heading to the range, you should have the necessary tools to ensure your rifle is ready for opening day. ** 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. ** For many of us,…