Shotguns

Know Your Shot—So You Are Not Taking a Shot In the Dark 

By North American Outdoors / November 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Know Your Shot—So You Are Not Taking a Shot In the Dark 

There is a lot to know about using the correct type of size and shot for your intended shotgun activity. Take the time to learn this lesson ahead of time! Know Your Shot—So You Are Not Taking a Shot In the Dark  – NRA Women.com To a beginner shotgun shooter, understanding the different sizes and…

The Shotgun Games We Play

By North American Outdoors / November 4, 2023 / Comments Off on The Shotgun Games We Play

An Introduction to the 3 Most Popular Clay Games By Heidi Lyn Rao The Shotgun Games We Play There seems to be as many different shotgun disciplines and games out there as there are shotgunners to shoot them! It is sometimes difficult to keep current with the new clay target games and variations of established…

Understanding Shotgun Shell Terminology

By North American Outdoors / May 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Understanding Shotgun Shell Terminology

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…

Bird Season Means Shotgun Season 

By North American Outdoors / August 31, 2022 / Comments Off on Bird Season Means Shotgun Season 

Bird Season Means Shotgun Season- NRA Women.com Choosing 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…

The Semi-Automatic Shotgun Dilemma: Inertia vs. Gas

By North American Outdoors / March 30, 2022 / Comments Off on The Semi-Automatic Shotgun Dilemma: Inertia vs. Gas

The Semi-Automatic Shotgun Dilemma: Inertia vs. Gas – NRA Women.com If 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…

5 Types of Long-Arm Actions

By North American Outdoors / March 16, 2022 / Comments Off on 5 Types of Long-Arm Actions

5 Types of Long-Arm Actions – NRA Women.com Understanding 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.…

Maybe You Can’t Hit Your Target Because—You Just Cant! 

By North American Outdoors / February 10, 2022 / Comments Off on Maybe You Can’t Hit Your Target Because—You Just Cant! 

Maybe You Can’t Hit Your Target Because–You Just Cant!- NRA Women.com It’s possible that you’re canting the firearm, or holding it at an angle. When teaching a new shooter, I often see inconsistent shot placement. At first glance, everything looks right. The shooter is following all the fundamentals but he or she cannot hit where they are…

To Steel or Not To Steel

By North American Outdoors / February 9, 2022 / Comments Off on To Steel or Not To Steel

To Steel or Not To Steel – NRA Women.com Steel shot is a highly debated topic, but here are the rules and safety concerns you should know. To steel or not to steel? That is the question. I am referring to steel shot. In 1991 the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) required the use of non-toxic…

5 Critical Facts About Shotguns, Chokes & Safety

By North American Outdoors / September 3, 2021 / Comments Off on 5 Critical Facts About Shotguns, Chokes & Safety

5 Critical Facts About Shotguns, Chokes & Safety – NRA Women.com Understanding how shotgun choke works is paramount to your shooting success and safety. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 3, 2021 Understanding shotgun choke is critical to your shooting success, but also to your safety. Chokes are, essentially, constriction. Another way to describe…

Your Shotgun’s Choke is Important. Here’s Why.

By North American Outdoors / September 2, 2021 / Comments Off on Your Shotgun’s Choke is Important. Here’s Why.

Your Shotgun’s Choke is Important. Here’s Why. – NRA Women.com Choke is probably the most misunderstood component of the shotgun … and one of the most important. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 2, 2021 The shotgun’s choke is probably the most misunderstood component of the shotgun itself; I spend a lot of classroom time explaining…