4 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Kids to Hunting

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Mentoring youth hunters means dedicating the time, expense and providing the right equipment for the best outdoor experiences possible. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 11, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Kids to Hunting – NRA Women.com Many kids look forward to getting in the field for their…

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Gone Fishin’ and Huntin’

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How will you celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 22, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Gone Fishin’ and Huntin’ – NRA Women.comNational Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) occurs each year on the fourth Saturday of September, after a proclamation was signed by Richard M. Nixon on May 2, 1972. On…

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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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Training Students with Service Animals

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The laws concerning service animals can be open to interpretation, and NRA Firearms Trainers should become educated on the nuances of the topic. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 11, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Training Students with Service Animals – NRA Women.com Firearms instructors meet some very interesting people. Everybody is unique and…

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Being a Markswoman in a Marksmanship World

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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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3 Ways to Be a Team Player at the Range

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Most shooters want to help each other and welcome new shooters to the range, continuing our shooting traditions and keeping the Second Amendment strong. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 28, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE 3 Ways to Be a Team Player at the Range – NRA Women.com The shooting community is a…

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4 Tips for Instructing Students who Lack Confidence

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The challenge of instructing an individual who lacks confidence can be difficult, but can be overcome by incorporating different teaching methods and learning tools. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 24, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE 4 Tips for Instructing Students who Lack Confidence – NRA Women.com One of the biggest challenges a…

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What NRA Instructors are Seeing

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As more than 17 million Americans have become new gun owners in the past few years, the NRA’s 125,000 firearms instructors have been busy training and teaching them about their freedom. What NRA Instructors are Seeing – America’s 1st Freedom.org While America’s 1st Freedom readers are well aware of the National Rifle Association’s all-important political advocacy that has…

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4 Tools Firearm Instructors Shouldn’t Be Without

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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 4 Tools Firearm Instructors Shouldn’t Be Without – NRA Women.com Anyone who has ever conducted handgun training can tell you that…

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Training with .22s: Not Just for Beginners

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Training with .22s: Not Just for Beginners – NRA Women.com 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…

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