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Want to be as safe in the backcountry as your hunting guide? Here are some of the most popular firearms that make great backups. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 8, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Hunting guides have very diverse job descriptions. They are trackers, skinners, butchers, cooks, horse wranglers and good listeners. Above all,…
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One of the keys to great firearm instruction is the ability to adapt to each student. These tools can help. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 20, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, GEAR, FIREARMS Anyone who has ever conducted handgun training can tell you that it can be just as challenging for the instructor as…
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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…
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Shotgun shooting can be the most confusing of all the shooting sports. The following is a list of common words or phrases that you might see on a box of shotshells, along with their definitions. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 3, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Shotgun shooting can be the most confusing of all…
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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 barrel”? 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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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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Confused about this aspect of migratory bird hunting? You’re not alone. Read on to understand the nuances—and how to stay legal—in your pursuit of birds this fall. What is baiting and what is considered a baited field? These are the most common questions I get from migratory bird hunters. The first thing you must remember…
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It is the responsibility of every hunter to know the laws regulating the species being hunted. Migratory bird hunting has more than its share of the laws. Anyone who has ever been bird hunting knows how complicated the rules and regulations are. It is the responsibility of every hunter to know the laws regulating the…
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