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What Is a Primer?

By North American Outdoors / December 8, 2021 / Comments Off

What Is a Primer? – NRA Women.com Understanding what a primer is can help you understand how your cartridge or shotshell performs. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on December 8, 2021 The primer is the least understood component of a cartridge or a shotshell. A primer is one of the four components of a rifle or handgun…

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How to Spot a Predator’s Kill (& What to Do)

By North American Outdoors / November 12, 2021 / Comments Off

How to Spot a Predator’s Kill (& What to Do) – NRA Women.com Following your senses of sight, hearing and smell–as well as that gut feeling–can save your life. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 12, 2021 One of the most dangerous situations you could find yourself in is stumbling across a “kill” when…

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6 Range Techniques to Practice for Success In the Field

By North American Outdoors / November 10, 2021 / Comments Off

6 Range Techniques to Practice for Success In the Field – NRA Women.com Work on these techniques while at the range to be a better marksman, and maybe even a better hunter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 10, 2021 Going to the gun range prior to hunting season can dramatically increase your odds of success.…

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Keep Bear Spray as a Backup

By North American Outdoors / November 9, 2021 / Comments Off

Keep Bear Spray as a Backup – NRA Women.com If you are hunting, hiking or camping off the grid, keep your firearm and bear spray close at hand! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 9, 2021 The best defense against large wildlife predators is to become educated about their habits, habitats and biology. Practicing good and…

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How to Avoid Encounters with America’s Most Dangerous Predators

By North American Outdoors / November 4, 2021 / Comments Off

How to Avoid Encounters with America’s Most Dangerous Predators – NRA Women.com Even though getting off the grid can be a sanctuary, it is not a place to let your guard down. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 4, 2021 Women in the outdoors are increasing in number every year whether it’s through hiking, camping or…

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There’s ALWAYS Time to Review the NRA Gun Safety Rules

By North American Outdoors / October 28, 2021 / Comments Off

There’s ALWAYS Time to Review the NRA Gun Safety Rules – NRA Women.com There’s a reason the word ALWAYS appears three times in NRA’s Rules of Gun Safety. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 28, 2021 At regular intervals, every serious firearms instructor should pause to review his or her safety procedures. As NRA Instructors we…

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Berms, Backstops, Baffles – and Other Gun Range Terminology

By North American Outdoors / October 26, 2021 / Comments Off

Berms, Backstops, Baffles – and Other Gun Range Terminology – NRA Women.com Beyond range commands, knowing the correct terminology and names of the different areas of the gun range is crucial to having a fun day at the range. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 26, 2021 Safety should be on everyone’s mind when handling firearms.…

Mind the Gap – The Revolver Cylinder Gap, That Is

By North American Outdoors / October 21, 2021 / Comments Off

Mind the Gap – The Revolver Cylinder Gap, That Is – NRA Women.com Failing to avoid the cylinder gap can result in damage far worse than a pinched finger. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 21, 2021 Safe gun handling is the cornerstone to all firearms training courses. All the safety rules revolve (pun intended) around…

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7 Reasons Even Revolvers Can Fail

By North American Outdoors / October 7, 2021 / Comments Off

7 Reasons Even Revolvers Can Fail – NRA Women.com Yes, revolvers can malfunction. Here’s what to do if your wheelgun wilts on you. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 7, 2021 There is a belief among many new (as well as experienced) shooters that revolvers are immune to malfunctions. When teaching the NRA Basic Pistol Courses…

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7 Range Commands You Need To Know

By North American Outdoors / October 5, 2021 / Comments Off

7 Range Commands You Need To Know – NRA Women.com In order to feel at home on the range, everyone should know safety commands like the back of their hand! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 5, 2021 As the days become shorter and daytime temps get cooler, you start to see a noticeable increase in…