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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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What’s it like to be an active participant in traditionally male-dominated activities like hunting and shooting? This prolific NRA Women contributor offers her insight. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 31, 2023 NEWS,LIFESTYLE,HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Being a Markswoman in a Marksmanship World – NRA Women.com I have spent my entire adult life in what has…
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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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The concept of parallax is difficult to comprehend, and often even more difficult to explain. Here’s a great primer. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 6, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, GEAR Optical Illusion: Understanding Parallax—and Why It Is Important – NRA Women.com There are a lot of terms and concepts that are used when…
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