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Results: NRA Women Ladies Pistol Project 4—Houston Edition

By North American Outdoors / January 3, 2022 / Comments Off on Results: NRA Women Ladies Pistol Project 4—Houston Edition

Results: NRA Women Ladies Pistol Project 4—Houston Edition – NRA Women.com Our latest handgun survey proved that “right for you” is not a motto but a maxim, one that every woman should carry with her into her next firearm purchase. We have to keep meeting like this!  The NRA Ladies Pistol Project (LPP) began in…

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for NRA Members

By North American Outdoors / December 30, 2021 / Comments Off on 5 New Year’s Resolutions for NRA Members

5 New Year’s Resolutions for NRA Members – NRA Women.com Adding a resolution of personal protection or self-defense can help you reach your goal of living a longer and healthier life. The New Year is usually associated with new beginnings. The most common New Year’s resolutions relate to self-improvement that will result in a longer,…

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Smashing the Barriers for Women Who Hunt

By North American Outdoors / December 24, 2021 / Comments Off on Smashing the Barriers for Women Who Hunt

Smashing the Barriers for Women Who Hunt – NRA Women.com There’s plenty of proof that there are far fewer obstacles for women who yearn to join the outdoor community. Not so long ago, men comprised the majority of those who participate in outdoor activities like hunting. Why? In part, many women were not given an…

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5 More Great Gifts for the New NRA Woman

By North American Outdoors / December 13, 2021 / Comments Off on 5 More Great Gifts for the New NRA Woman

5 More Great Gifts for the New NRA Woman – NRA Women.com Sometimes the perfect Christmas gift is the most obvious–especially for the newest shooting sports enthusiasts. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on December 13, 2021 Sometimes the perfect Christmas gift is the most obvious–especially for the newest shooting sports enthusiasts. If you have an NRA Woman…

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Give New Shooters the Gifts of Confidence, Safety and Security

By North American Outdoors / November 30, 2021 / Comments Off on Give New Shooters the Gifts of Confidence, Safety and Security

Give New Shooters the Gifts of Confidence, Safety and Security – NRA Women.com These gifts do exist–in the form of an NRA Firearms Training Course! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 30, 2021 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Looking to give a gift that could change someone’s life–a gift that has annual returns? How about a…

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6 Range Techniques to Practice for Success In the Field

By North American Outdoors / November 10, 2021 / Comments Off on 6 Range Techniques to Practice for Success In the Field

6 Range Techniques to Practice for Success In the Field – NRA Women.com Work on these techniques while at the range to be a better marksman, and maybe even a better hunter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 10, 2021 Going to the gun range prior to hunting season can dramatically increase your odds of success.…

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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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Mind the Gap – The Revolver Cylinder Gap, That Is

By North American Outdoors / October 21, 2021 / Comments Off on Mind the Gap – The Revolver Cylinder Gap, That Is

Mind the Gap – The Revolver Cylinder Gap, That Is – NRA Women.com Failing to avoid the cylinder gap can result in damage far worse than a pinched finger. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 21, 2021 Safe gun handling is the cornerstone to all firearms training courses. All the safety rules revolve (pun intended) around…

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7 Reasons Even Revolvers Can Fail

By North American Outdoors / October 7, 2021 / Comments Off on 7 Reasons Even Revolvers Can Fail

7 Reasons Even Revolvers Can Fail – NRA Women.com Yes, revolvers can malfunction. Here’s what to do if your wheelgun wilts on you. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 7, 2021 There is a belief among many new (as well as experienced) shooters that revolvers are immune to malfunctions. When teaching the NRA Basic Pistol Courses…

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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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