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Dilemma: What CCW Firearm Should I Get Her?

By North American Outdoors / December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Dilemma: What CCW Firearm Should I Get Her?

Dilemma: What CCW Firearm Should I Get Her? It’s a question nearly all gun owners get asked at some point. And most of them botch it. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on December 14, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE One of the most common questions asked to a gun owner—firearms Instructors in particular—is, “What…

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3 Rules to Keep Your Firearm Training Class Safe

By North American Outdoors / November 6, 2023 / Comments Off on 3 Rules to Keep Your Firearm Training Class Safe

Your class, your rules, right? Well, kind of! When you conduct an NRA Firearms Training course, a private lesson or any other type of firearm training, there will always be rules to follow. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 6, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE When you conduct an NRA Firearms Training course, a private lesson…

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Understanding the 4 Types of Sight Pictures

By North American Outdoors / October 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Understanding the 4 Types of Sight Pictures

Just as there is not just one firearm to meet every need, one sight picture is not used for every situation. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 25, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Anyone who has ever gone through an NRA Firearms Training Course should be able tell you that that the 5…

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What is the Data Stamp Rule – and What Are the Exceptions?

By North American Outdoors / September 20, 2023 / Comments Off on What is the Data Stamp Rule – and What Are the Exceptions?

Sometimes firearms can safely shoot more than one caliber. Here’s how to tell which ones.   by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 20, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Always make certain you have the proper ammunition that can safely be shot out of the firearm you will be using. To correctly match ammunition to…

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4 Tools Firearm Instructors Shouldn’t Be Without

By North American Outdoors / July 20, 2023 / Comments Off on 4 Tools Firearm Instructors Shouldn’t Be Without

One of the keys to great firearm instruction is the ability to adapt to each student. These tools can help. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 20, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, GEAR, FIREARMS Anyone who has ever conducted handgun training can tell you that it can be just as challenging for the instructor as…

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Training with .22s: Not Just for Beginners

By North American Outdoors / July 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Training with .22s: Not Just for Beginners

There are many benefits to using a .22-cal. firearm when conducting firearms training. This is especially true if you are training a beginner shooter who has never used a firearm. Most new shooters have no problem starting out with a .22 caliber. In fact, they are usually relieved that you have a small-caliber option for them to…

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Mentoring: Make Sure Your New Hunter Uses Enough Gun

By North American Outdoors / July 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Mentoring: Make Sure Your New Hunter Uses Enough Gun

Using the largest caliber you can effectively shoot increases the chance of game recovery—which is very important when introducing a new hunter to the activity. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 18, 2023 NEWS, HUNTING, TIPS & TACTICS Famed author Robert Ruark made the phrase “use enough gun†everyday hunting lexicon in his 1966 book, Use Enough…

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Take a Seat at the Second Amendment Table!

By North American Outdoors / March 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Take a Seat at the Second Amendment Table!

Want to be respected for your firearms knowledge? There’s no shortcut—just put in the time! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 29, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Americans own guns for many reasons: hunting, recreational and competitive shooting, collecting, self-defense and personal protection, among others. But the most complete and thorough answer is, â€œBecause we can!†We…

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Getting to Know the Humble Single-Action Revolver

By North American Outdoors / February 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Getting to Know the Humble Single-Action Revolver

Maybe it is the age we live in, or maybe I am just showing my age. I am amazed how many of my students have never shot a single-action revolver. Revolvers are handguns with a revolving cylinder. The cylinder of a revolver contains cartridges, not unlike the magazine in a pistol. The cylinder of a single-action…

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What Are Transfer Bars?

By North American Outdoors / January 12, 2023 / Comments Off on What Are Transfer Bars?

There is a defining distinction between those of us “in our prime,†and younger generations. No, it is not all of the electronics and technology, the “new†math that we parents cannot do, or even the virtual world. That is because even the eldest of the older generation can learn these things. What separates us…

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