Shotgun
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…
Read MoreYou 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.…
Read MoreConfused 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…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MoreChoosing the right shotgun is more than just personal preference, as each type of hunting calls for an optimal type of shotgun. Choosing the right shotgun is more than personal preference. Different types of hunting call for different types of shotguns. When bird hunting, you need to know if the game birds you are hunting…
Read MoreHere are the six major developments in firearm technology that led to the guns you know today. We live in an age when researching our past is common. Many companies offer DNA tests so individuals can trace their ancestry. Our cable networks and streaming services have numerous channels and programming dealing with history and antiques.…
Read MoreRecognized the world over, NRA training offers a safe, supportive entry to your family’s favorite new hobby. I have been teaching firearms training courses for many years and educated many, many thousands in firearms safety and proper handling and use. I am very lucky—my vocation is my avocation! As hard as I work to keep my firearms classes…
Read MoreFamiliarize yourself with these common safety types so you’re prepared to properly handle a variety of firearms, including your own. Firearm safeties are designed to prevent a gun from an accidental discharge. Safeties come in a variety of types and shapes, and each is engaged and disengaged in a different manner. They can be in…
Read MoreIf you’re in the middle of an inertia vs. gas semi-auto shotgun debate, here are the facts. It is not uncommon for my NRA Basic Shotgun course students to be brand new to the shotgun world. Without fail, once they start breaking clays, they are ready to invest in new shotguns, join a shotgun club and further…
Read MoreUnderstanding the different action types not only makes you a more educated shooter, but also a more responsible gun owner. Firearm actions are one of the three basic parts of a firearm: action, stock and barrel. Actions of a firearm did not exist until the mid-to-late 1800s. Prior to the development of modern actions, firearms…
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