Safety

A fire is burning in the middle of the night.

The 1, 2, 3’s of Fire Building

By North American Outdoors / November 25, 2022 / Comments Off on The 1, 2, 3’s of Fire Building

The 1, 2, 3’s of Fire Building – NRA Women.com Knowing how to start a fire could save your life!  Every outdoorsman and woman should know the 3’s of fire building, which is essential if you want a campfire. After all, campfires are a mainstay in hunting camps and other outdoor activities in the wintertime.…

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The 10 Rules of Ammunition Safety

By North American Outdoors / November 23, 2022 / Comments Off on The 10 Rules of Ammunition Safety

The 10 Rules of Ammunition Safety – NRA Women.com It is critical to identify which ammunition is the correct type for the firearm you will be shooting BEFORE you shoot. Choosing the right ammunition can be overwhelming and intimidating to a new firearm owner. Manufacturers produce a variety of different types of ammunition, each varying…

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6 Creepy Woodland Creatures to Look Out for on Halloween  

By North American Outdoors / October 28, 2022 / Comments Off on 6 Creepy Woodland Creatures to Look Out for on Halloween  

6 Creepy Woodland Creatures to Look Out for on Halloween – NRA Women.com Here’s your spooky field guide to America’s creepiest creatures! October is the time of year when many of us head to the fields or deep into the woods to go hunting, camping or hiking. This is also when there is a greater…

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6 Small But Mighty Household Items to Keep In Your Hunt Pack

By North American Outdoors / October 27, 2022 / Comments Off on 6 Small But Mighty Household Items to Keep In Your Hunt Pack

6 Small But Mighty Household Items to Keep In Your Hunt Pack – NRA Women.com Keep a list of these handy items in your backpack year-round so you won’t forget to include them. If you hunt, you probably have a backpack that stays packed year-round–ready to go in case a hunting opportunity presents itself. The…

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5 Things To Do When Being Checked by a Game Warden

By North American Outdoors / September 15, 2022 / Comments Off on 5 Things To Do When Being Checked by a Game Warden

5 Things To Do When Being Checked by a Game Warden – NRA Women.com Here’s what you can do to set the right tone and help make sure your encounter is a friendly one. There is a specialized law enforcement department that has the sole responsibility of protecting our natural resources. Collectively referred to as game…

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Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid (pages 12-14)

By North American Outdoors / September 8, 2022 / Comments Off on Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid (pages 12-14)

Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid (pages 12-14) – NRA Club Connection Firearm training is about as serious as a business gets. If you are an instructor, it’s incumbent on you to run a safe class. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 10, 2022 NEWS, FIREARMS, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE When I am conducting an NRA Instructor Course,…

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Soft-Point or Solid Bullet – Which is Best?

By North American Outdoors / August 18, 2022 / Comments Off on Soft-Point or Solid Bullet – Which is Best?

Soft-Point or Solid Bullet – Which is Best? – NRA Women.com The answer: It depends. Be sure to match the correct bullet for the game you are hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 18, 2022 NEWS, HUNTING, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Many topics spur debate among hunters, a demographic that is usually willing to voice their opinions on…

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The Forgotten Firearm: The Sporterized Rifle

By North American Outdoors / August 17, 2022 / Comments Off on The Forgotten Firearm: The Sporterized Rifle

The Forgotten Firearm: The Sporterized Rifle – NRA Women.com 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…

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Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid

By North American Outdoors / August 10, 2022 / Comments Off on Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid

Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid – NRA Women.com Firearm training is about as serious as a business gets. If you are an instructor, it’s incumbent on you to run a safe class. When I am conducting an NRA Instructor Course, whether it be a rifle, shotgun or pistol class, I do my best to…

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Firearm Trainers: 3 Rules for Stress-Free Classes

By North American Outdoors / August 4, 2022 / Comments Off on Firearm Trainers: 3 Rules for Stress-Free Classes

Firearm Trainers: 3 Rules for Stress-Free Classes – NRA Women.com By being proactive and anticipating issues, you can mitigate most situations before they become a problem. If you are an NRA Certified Instructor and conduct firearms training classes, you know all too well the logistics involved: securing the classroom; locating a range; ordering supplies; and countless other…

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