Safety
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…
Read MoreIf an instructor is good, word spreads fast. If an instructor is not good, word spreads faster. Here’s why your students’ opinions matter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 10, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, FIREARMS A good teacher does not have to tell others they are good at what they do; it is reflected in their…
Read MoreVacation should be a time when we let down our guard, but often it is often when we are most vulnerable. If you plan to vacation with a firearm in tow, pay attention to these important facets. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 7, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS We tend to…
Read MoreJune is National Camping Month. But no matter what time of year you decide to camp, it’s always important to be a good neighbor. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 5, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE Being a good neighbor is always important, especially when camping. The good news is that you already have…
Read MoreSpending time on the water this summer? Even if you are an experienced swimmer, there’s never an excuse not to wear a life jacket. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 5, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE June 3-11 is National Fishing and Boating Week in 2023. Now is the time to learn how to be safe…
Read MoreFollow these smart hiking tips so your enjoyable outdoor adventure does not turn into a rescue operation. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 2, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE In honor of National Trails Day—the first Saturday in June—follow these smart hiking tips so your enjoyable outdoor adventure does not turn into a rescue operation.…
Read MoreThese visitors to Yellowstone National Park are way too close to this bison. Find out what else to do—and not to do—when you are in wildlife habitat. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 31, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Wildlife watching appeals to everyone: from birdwatchers to campers to hunters in the off-season. This…
Read MoreHunters should do everything they can to mitigate the chance of losing their game once the trigger is pulled. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 18, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Wounding loss of game animals is a big concern for everyone involved in hunting—hunters, landowners and conservation agencies. Nobody wants to lose a…
Read MoreWe are accustomed to making accommodations when training senior citizens the fundamentals of shooting, but what about when the instructor starts to age out? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 28, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE The NRA, as well as the public, considers NRA Firearm Training to be the “Gold Standard” … and rightly so!…
Read MoreFollow these additonal “Rules of the Road” to help keep you safe from being a crime victim while driving. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 24, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE There are certain “Rules of the Road” that we must follow to stay safe. We can even take a defensive driving course to…
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