Chamber: The Least Understood Part of a Firearm 

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Chamber: The Least Understood Part of a Firearm- NRA Women.com The data stamp on a firearm’s barrel is the road map to the chamber by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 14, 2021 If there ever was an “ah-ha” moment when teaching an NRA Firearms Training course, it is when I explain a firearm’s chamber. Most students understand the…

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Sighting-In Your Hunting Rifle Simply & Swiftly

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Sighting-In Your Hunting Rifle Simply & Swiftly – NRA Women.com Properly sighting-in is a critical step to ensure a successful hunt … the good news is that it’s easy to do. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 7, 2021 Going to the range and sighting-in your rifle is one of the most important things you can…

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5 Critical Facts About Shotguns, Chokes & Safety

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5 Critical Facts About Shotguns, Chokes & Safety – NRA Women.com Understanding how shotgun choke works is paramount to your shooting success and safety. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 3, 2021 Understanding shotgun choke is critical to your shooting success, but also to your safety. Chokes are, essentially, constriction. Another way to describe…

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Your Shotgun’s Choke is Important. Here’s Why.

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Your Shotgun’s Choke is Important. Here’s Why. – NRA Women.com Choke is probably the most misunderstood component of the shotgun … and one of the most important. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 2, 2021 The shotgun’s choke is probably the most misunderstood component of the shotgun itself; I spend a lot of classroom time explaining…

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An NRA Woman’s Guide to North American Venomous Snakes

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An NRA Woman’s Guide to North American Venomous Snakes – NRA Women.com Don’t be ssscared! These simple tips will keep you safe. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 24, 2021 Did you know that there is no such thing as a “poisonous” snake? The terms “poisonous” and “venomous” are oftentimes used interchangeably, but the difference lies…

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Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts

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Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts – NRA Women.com Opening Day is just around the corner! Be sure to adhere to these important rules to ensure you are a successful and legal dove hunter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 23, 2021 There is only one way to describe dove hunting: FUN! In many…

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Open Carrying in Open Country

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Open Carrying in Open Country – NRA Women.com All NRA Women are “landowners” with certain Constitutional rights. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 9, 2021 Personal protection is not just a city issue. There is a chance of being victimized while engaged in outdoor activities, just as there is a chance in urban settings. Several years…

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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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5 Common Mistakes Firearm Instructors Make

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5 Common Mistakes Firearms Instructors Make – NRA Women.com NRA Firearms instructors are the best of the best–now here’s how to stay that way! When conducting NRA Firearms Training classes, always be on the lookout for techniques, methods or the lack thereof that might affect the quality of the course you are teaching. Whether you’re a…

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