Firearm Training for Students with Language Barriers

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Once you are sure that you are following all applicable laws and regulations, you are now faced with the challenge of meeting each of your student’s needs. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 12, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Firearm Training for Students with Language Barriers – NRA Women.com Being an NRA Firearms…

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Understanding Terminal Performance

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We hear this term bantered about a lot when it comes to ammunition. But what exactly does it mean, and how does it affect your success in the field or for self-defense? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 10, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Understanding Terminal Performance – NRA Women.com Terminal performance is…

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5 Mistakes Firearms Instructors Should Avoid

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Try these tips for what not to do if you are trying to put your best foot forward as a firearm instructor. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 9, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE 5 Mistakes Firearms Instructors Should Avoid – NRA Women.com It should go without saying that firearms instructors must put their…

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Backcountry Backups: Popular Protection Guns Used by Hunting Guides

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Want to be as safe in the backcountry as your hunting guide? Here are some of the most popular firearms that make great backups. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 8, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Backcountry Backups: Popular Protection Guns Used by Hunting Guides – NRA Women.com Hunting guides have very diverse job descriptions. They…

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Understanding Rifle Barrels—Groovy!

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Rifling makes it possible for bullets to reach their intended target by putting the right amount of spin on a projectile. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 7, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Understanding Rifle Barrels—Groovy! – NRA Women.com Rifling in firearm barrels was a major breakthrough in the history of guns. Before rifling was standard…

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10 Firearm Safety Rules to Follow While Hunting

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10 Firearm Safety Rules to Follow While Hunting – NRA Women.com The main safety rules apply to all firearm-related activities–with a few more for hunting. As responsible hunters and firearm owners, it is our duty to ensure we follow the 10 rules of firearm safety to avoid being injured or worse, killed. Although there may…

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Carrying Firearms on Our National Lands

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Carrying Firearms on Our National Lands – NRA Women.com Know your Second Amendment rights in National Parks. While NRA women are a diverse group of individuals with a diverse set of interests, I have found that most of us enjoy the great outdoors. We are engaged in hunting, fishing, camping and hiking, as well as…

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Firearm Bluing: More Than Just a Pretty Finish

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Firearm Bluing: More Than Just a Pretty Finish – NRA Women.com While aesthetically pleasing, bluing also has a functional purpose. Bluing is more than a beautiful finish on a firearm. It also serves as a functional protective layer that resists rust and other factors that could cause damage. The process of bluing is not a…

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Understanding Hammer-Fired vs. Striker-Fired Pistols

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Understanding Hammer-Fired vs. Striker-Fired Pistols – NRA Women.com Many of today’s new shooters have learned on striker-fired pistols, but what exactly does this mean, and what should they know about hammer-fired guns? Today’s NRA Woman has a choice between hammer-fired semi-automatic pistols and striker-fired semi-automatic pistols. Hammer-fired guns have been around since the 1800s. These…

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5 Traits of a Successful NRA Firearms Instructor

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5 Traits of a Successful NRA Firearms Instructor – NRA Women.com Lots of people can be a good NRA Firearms Instructor. Here’s how to be a great one! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 5, 2021 With the recent increase in gun sales comes a matching demand for gun training, and with that comes an increase…

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