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Muzzle brakes are a tool to aid in accurate shooting, but are not a replacement for practicing at the range. Have you ever fired a rifle with severe and unmanageable recoil (the energy transferred to the shoulder when the shot is fired), and muzzle flip (the sharp rise of the muzzle after the shot)? Extreme…
Read MoreThe concept of felt recoil is subjective because there is no accurate way of measuring it, in fact, it is just how the shooter perceives the actual recoil of the firearm. Felt recoil means something different to every shooter. Some shooters can handle felt recoil better than other individuals. The concept of felt recoil is…
Read MoreChoose a bow and join in the fun with a sport in which anyone can participate. Unleash Your Inner Cupid this Valentine’s Day – NRAWomen.com The ancient Roman god of love, Cupid, is often depicted as a winged infant armed with a bow and a quiver of arrows. If you were shot with one of…
Read MoreBeing 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…
Read MoreIf you are an NRA Certified Instructor, it is your responsibility to welcome new shooters and introduce them to the safe and proper way to handle firearms on the range. Successful Firearm Training: The Range Experience – NRA Women.com NRA Certified Firearm Instructors are seeing more first-time gun owners at greater numbers than ever before. These newbies…
Read MoreSometimes just knowing and following the basics is not enough. Here are things you can do to help bring the 5 Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting together. 4 Ways to Achieve Handgun Success at the Range – NRA Women.com There is no secret to becoming a better shot. All it takes is to practice the 5 Fundamentals…
Read MoreYou are responsible for everything your projectile touches. Here are three common ways to ensure that you have a proper backstop when recreational shooting, target shooting, or hunting. Before You Fire, Know Your Backstop – NRA Women.com How important is knowing your backstop when shooting? Very. In fact, after following the NRA’s 3 Rules for Safe…
Read MoreBy Heidi Lyn Rao 5 ITEMS TO HAVE IN YOUR RANGE TOOL KIT Most gun owners, when going to the range, have a range bag containing hearing and eye protection, ammunition, speed loaders, and other items related to shooting. These are the items needed for the safe and proper use or shoot the firearm. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreNock, Nock! Who’s There? Millions of Kids Being Drawn to Archery – NRA Women.com Archery programs in schools are known to contribute to improved student concentration, motivation, behavior and school attendance rate. Read more to learn how archery is one of the fastest-growing and safest sports–and how you can help start a program in your…
Read MoreIf 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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