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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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There are many benefits to using a .22-cal. firearm when conducting firearms training. This is especially true if you are training a beginner shooter who has never used a firearm. Most new shooters have no problem starting out with a .22 caliber. In fact, they are usually relieved that you have a small-caliber option for them to…
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If an instructor is good, word spreads fast. If an instructor is not good, word spreads faster. Here’s why your students’ opinions matter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 10, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, FIREARMS A good teacher does not have to tell others they are good at what they do; it is reflected in their…
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We are accustomed to making accommodations when training senior citizens the fundamentals of shooting, but what about when the instructor starts to age out? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 28, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE The NRA, as well as the public, considers NRA Firearm Training to be the “Gold Standard” … and rightly so!…
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Follow these additonal “Rules of the Road” to help keep you safe from being a crime victim while driving. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 24, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE There are certain “Rules of the Road” that we must follow to stay safe. We can even take a defensive driving course to…
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Being unprepared for age-related issues can cause delays in training and it can put an undue burden on the other students in the class. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 27, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE The demographics of individuals seeking firearms training is ever expanding. Most firearms trainers will tell you that they have…
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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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When a new shooter seeks out a firearms training course and pays for a service, they are essentially hiring the instructor. It seems that most individuals who put themselves out there and advertise as a firearm instructor have never had any formal training, outside being self-taught and learning through videos and social media. There are…
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Good instructors create good students. With proper instruction, your students will leave with the skills they need to improve their marksmanship. Teaching is a skill. Not everyone is a teacher, that is why we, as a society, have so much respect and admiration for those we trust our children with eight or more hours a…
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By understanding the requirements for effective training, the instructor can be a more effective teacher. Many people are knowledgeable on a particular subject, but not everyone is a good teacher. Think back to all the instructors you have had in your life. Some were knowledgeable, just bad teachers. All instructors aim to be a good…
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