Shotguns

Two Encounters, One Inspirational Message from an Olympic Champion

By North America Outdoors / September 28, 2025 /

I first met Kim Rhode in 2005, when she had proudly won three Olympic medals, her first one at just 17 years of age. 1996 Atlanta—Gold in Double Trap; 2000 Sydney— Bronze in Double Trap; and 2004 Athens—Gold in Double Trap. Kim was a featured celebrity at the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Expo (1992-2008).…

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Breaking Clays with My New Sisters at The Beretta Shotgun Experience

By North America Outdoors / September 23, 2025 / Comments Off on Breaking Clays with My New Sisters at The Beretta Shotgun Experience

Sisterhood Outdoors once again offered a group of lucky women the unique opportunity of shotgun shooting camaraderie—and to be coached by highly decorated Olympian shotgun champion Kim Rhode. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second…

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Stuck In a Rut? Time to Pivot and Progress!

By North America Outdoors / September 19, 2025 / Comments Off on Stuck In a Rut? Time to Pivot and Progress!

Getting out of a rut is not as hard as it seems. Simply change what you are doing! ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Getting “stuck in a rut” is one of…

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What NRA Shotgun Instructors Need To Know About Patterning

By North America Outdoors / September 1, 2025 / Comments Off on What NRA Shotgun Instructors Need To Know About Patterning

If you or your students have ever wondered why you missed that easy shot, or if you are having trouble improving your shotgun skills, the trouble might be the relationship between your choke and barrel. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission…

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Get Legal for Migratory Bird Season

By North America Outdoors / August 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Get Legal for Migratory Bird Season

Before you head to the fields for Opening Day, be sure you know all the laws and regulations that apply to bird season. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** It is that…

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The NRA Has Something for Everyone

By North America Outdoors / July 31, 2025 / Comments Off on The NRA Has Something for Everyone

American gun owners join the NRA for many reasons that pertain to their individual shooting sports activities, but all join for the common goal of the protection of their Second Amendment rights. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve…

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Demystifying the World of Shotguns

By North America Outdoors / July 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Demystifying the World of Shotguns

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HOUSTON SAFARI CLUB FOUNDATION • SUMMER 2025 BY HEIDI LYN RAO Shotgunning can be the most confusing of all the shooting activities. For the shotgun games, such as trap, skeet, or sporting clays, you are swinging and tracking one or more bright orange clay birds that are launched from a known…

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Dram: The Most Misunderstood Word in Shotgunning

By North America Outdoors / May 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Dram: The Most Misunderstood Word in Shotgunning

Why is this word still found on boxes of modern shotshells, and why is it important to understand it? Dram: The Most Misunderstood Word in Shotgunning Dram is one of those words that many think they know what it means but fall short in giving an accurate definition. That is because the word is an…

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Bullet Weight Pros and Cons

By North American Outdoors / March 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Bullet Weight Pros and Cons

Even bullets experience trends. Learn more about heavy vs. light loads to help you decide which is best for your situation. by Heidi Lyn Rao As a firearms instructor for more than 25 years, I have seen a definite shift in attitude about bullet weight and muzzle velocity, especially in self-defense cartridges. There was a time…

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Concealed Carry vs. Open Carry: Pros and Cons

By North American Outdoors / March 12, 2025 / Comments Off on Concealed Carry vs. Open Carry: Pros and Cons

If you live where you can carry either concealed or open, you must choose which way is right for your situation. Here are some factors to help with your decision. by Heidi Lyn Rao In 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen that the Second Amendment protects the…

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