Shotgun

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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…

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The Lost Art of Gun Cleaning

By North American Outdoors / February 8, 2022 / Comments Off on The Lost Art of Gun Cleaning

The Lost Art of Gun Cleaning – NRA Women.com Avoid misinformation and risky shortcuts! Here are our step-by-step instructions. The first step to maintaining a properly functioning firearm is proper cleaning of the gun. The word “proper” is the key here! As an NRA Firearms Training Counselor, I’ve heard some misinformation about the importance of and…

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Sight Alignment and Sight Picture Means Hitting Your Target 

By North American Outdoors / February 2, 2022 / Comments Off on Sight Alignment and Sight Picture Means Hitting Your Target 

Sight Alignment and Sight Picture Means Hitting Your Target – NRA Women.com By correcting your sight alignment and sight picture, you can place your bullet where you intend! You head to the gun range for a day of shooting. You have your handgun. You have your targets. What else could you want? How about putting your…

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

By North American Outdoors / October 28, 2021 / Comments Off on There’s ALWAYS Time to Review the NRA Gun Safety Rules

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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7 Range Commands You Need To Know

By North American Outdoors / October 5, 2021 / Comments Off on 7 Range Commands You Need To Know

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…

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Are You Ready For Waterfowl Season?

By North American Outdoors / October 4, 2021 / Comments Off on Are You Ready For Waterfowl Season?

Are You Ready For Waterfowl Season? – NRA Women.com Here’s how to avoid mistakes, stay legal and hunt ethically this waterfowl season. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 4, 2021 Waterfowl season is a big deal. Especially in Texas, waterfowl hunting is a social gathering where hunters get together and have fun. People have cookouts and…

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Chamber: The Least Understood Part of a Firearm 

By North American Outdoors / September 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Chamber: The Least Understood Part of a Firearm 

Chamber: The Least Understood Part of a Firearm – NRA Women.com The data stamp on a firearm’s barrel is the road map to the chamber by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 14, 2021 If there ever was an “ah-ha” moment when teaching an NRA Firearms Training course, it is when I explain a firearm’s chamber. Most students understand the…

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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…

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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…

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Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts

By North American Outdoors / August 23, 2021 / Comments Off on Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts

Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts – NRA Women.com Opening Day is just around the corner! Be sure to adhere to these important rules to ensure you are a successful and legal dove hunter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 23, 2021 There is only one way to describe dove hunting: FUN! In many…

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