Maybe You Can’t Hit Your Target Because—You Just Cant! 

By North American Outdoors | February 10, 2022
A woman is holding a rifle and aiming it.

Maybe You Can’t Hit Your Target Because–You Just Cant!- NRA Women.com It’s possible that you’re canting the firearm, or holding it at an angle. When teaching a new shooter, I often see inconsistent shot placement. At first glance, everything looks right. The shooter is following all the fundamentals but he or she cannot hit where they are…

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To Steel or Not To Steel

By North American Outdoors | February 9, 2022
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To Steel or Not To Steel – NRA Women.com Steel shot is a highly debated topic, but here are the rules and safety concerns you should know. To steel or not to steel? That is the question. I am referring to steel shot. In 1991 the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) required the use of non-toxic…

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The Lost Art of Gun Cleaning

By North American Outdoors | February 8, 2022
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The Lost Art of Gun Cleaning – NRA Women.com Avoid misinformation and risky shortcuts! Here are our step-by-step instructions. The first step to maintaining a properly functioning firearm is proper cleaning of the gun. The word “proper” is the key here! As an NRA Firearms Training Counselor, I’ve heard some misinformation about the importance of and…

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Iron Lady: Learn Iron Sights to Master Marksmanship

By North American Outdoors | January 28, 2022
A close up of the sight on a rifle

Iron Lady: Learn Iron Sights to Master Marksmanship – NRA Women.com Riflescopes and electro-optics are great, but iron sights are fundamental. I remember growing up reading the adventures of Elmer Keith, Jack O’Conner and Earnest Hemingway. I remember reading about the exotic African hunts of W.D. Bell, Fredrick Selous and Robert Ruark hunting alongside Harry…

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The 5 Fundamentals of Rifle and Pistol Shooting

By North American Outdoors | January 26, 2022
A woman is holding a rifle and aiming it.

The 5 Fundamentals of Rifle and Pistol Shooting – NRA Women.com When you can recognize why your bullet did not hit where you intended, and then identify what you did wrong, you are on your way to becoming a proficient shooter. I conduct a lot of NRA Firearms Training courses. Many of my students are not avid…

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Ammo Basics: Common Bullet Types

By North American Outdoors | January 13, 2022
A group of different types of bullets lined up.

Ammo Basics: Common Bullet Types – NRA Women.com Different bullet types accomplish different goals. Make sure you’re using the right ammo! Firearms have their own language. To a non-shooter, it can be as foreign as trying to learn a new language. This terminology also includes ammunition. Ammunition terms are often not fully understood by shooters.…

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Power Grab: Understanding Riflescope Basics

By North American Outdoors | January 11, 2022
A black rifle scope with blue lens and a white dot.

Power Grab: Understanding Riflescope Basics – NRA Women.com You can’t shoot what you can’t see! Knowing the terminology is the first step in selecting the proper riflescope for your situation. Many of today’s shooters put as much thought in their sighting systems or optics as they do their firearm. When it comes to rifles, telegraphic…

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