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Heidi Rao – The Busiest Woman You’ll Meet – HSCF Hunting Matters – NRA Women.com If you ask anyone who meets Heidi, to describe her without fail they would say that she is the busiest person they know. Heidi started her career 24 years ago with Texas Parks and Wildlife as the Training Specialist who…
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Next to the firing pin, the bolt extractor is the one of the most important features of any firearm. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 12, 2024 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Understanding Bolt Extractors – NRA Women.com Many shooters do not think much about extractors. They just shoot and assume that the gun knows what to…
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It is an honor when someone asks your advice on the purchase of a gun, so be unbiased and thorough in your answer. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on January 28, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, HUNTING, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE 3 Factors to Consider When Helping Others Select a Firearm – NRA Women.com If there was ever a…
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Proper training and mindset can be the best insurance against any missteps. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on January 8, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Preventing the 4 Common Causes of an Accidental Discharge – NRA Women.com To be a responsible gun owner, it is incumbent on you to get the training necessary to learn the…
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By Heidi Lyn Rao Celebrate New Year’s Day All Year Long January 1st of every year is the start of the new year for most of the people around the world. Many believe it is a time of renewal, throw the yoke off from the previous year, and start anew in relationships, business, and personal…
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Instead of one present, how about five–a gift for each of the senses that our gun-owning loved ones will use. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 28, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE 5 “Sense”sational Christmas Gifts for Gun Owners – NRA Women.com It is the season of gift giving again! We all look forward to finding…
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Just as there is not just one firearm to meet every need, one sight picture is not used for every situation. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 25, 2023 NEWS,TIPS & TACTICS,CONCEALED CARRY,FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Understanding the 4 Types of Sight Pictures – NRA Women.com Anyone who has ever gone through an NRA Firearms Training…
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Before you put just any 9mm ammo into your firearm, remember that all 9s are not the same! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 1, 2023 NEWS,TIPS & TACTICS,TERMINOLOGY,FIREARMS,GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Do You Know Your 9s – NRA Women.com The 9 mm cartridge is the dominant round today for personal protection, competition, law enforcement and…
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Sometimes firearms can safely shoot more than one caliber. Here’s how to tell which ones. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 20, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE What is the Data Stamp Rule – and What Are the Exceptions? – NRA Women.com Always make certain you have the proper ammunition that can safely…
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Many things must properly line up before a cartridge can be accurately fired through a firearm–and one of the most important factors is headspace. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 14, 2023 NEWS,TERMINOLOGY,HUNTING,CONCEALED CARRY,GEAR,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE Understanding Cartridge Headspace – NRA Women.com Firearm cartridges are made up of four main components: bullet, case, gun powder…
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