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The concept of parallax is difficult to comprehend, and often even more difficult to explain. Here’s a great primer. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 6, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, GEAR There are a lot of terms and concepts that are used when referring to firearms, ammunition and shooting fundamentals that are difficult to…
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Want to sound knowledgeable about firearms? Learning the various parts of your gun is a great place to start. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 1, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Have you ever heard the saying, “lock stock and barrelâ€? This is an old phrase meaning “the whole thing†which has its roots from the…
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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, “Because we can!†We…
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There are various methods and products to help keep your steady as you ready your rifle to take a shot. Here are the basics. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 22, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Shooting from the benchrest position is the most common position rifle shooters use. This is the first position…
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Largely mislabeled as a youth or “girl’s†cartridge these days, the long-lived .243 Winchester deserves respect for the number of big-game animals it can handle. The attempts to develop a .243 cartridge began in the 1940s, but the popular cartridge did not become a reality until after the .308 Winchester was developed in 1952. It…
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Everyone taking your class is entitled to proper training. Here are some suggestions to make sure other students don’t interfere with that goal. Firearm training classes are filled with students from all walks of life. More often than not, they arrive to class with an attitude of excitement and anticipation, ready to learn. Every so…
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You are the client, so you need to interview your firearm trainer the same as you would any contractor. Firearms instructors everywhere will tell you that business has never been better. With crime increasing in nearly every city in the United States, gun owners are looking to become responsible for their own security and protection.…
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Knowing and understanding these primitive firearms leads to the admiration of the soldiers who had to use them. When conducting NRA Firearms Courses, there are certain topics on which I need to dedicate more time. I know that when I conduct the NRA Basic Rifle Course, I will get questions regarding trapdoor, rolling block and falling block…
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Millions of surplus firearms flooded the firearm market at the end of World War II, providing sportsmen and women with some of the best rifles for hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 17, 2022 NEWS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE The end of World War II had an unexpected benefit to hunters in the United States and…
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While aesthetically pleasing, bluing also has a functional purpose. Bluing is more than a beautiful finish on a firearm. It also serves as a functional protective layer that resists rust and other factors that could cause damage. The process of bluing is not a technique only known to gunsmiths. Many people have conducted a bluing…
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