The Pros and Cons of Using Quick-Release Scope Mounts

If you’ve ever wondered about quick-release mounts, here is a complete explanation of when and why you would choose to use them. The Pros and Cons of Using Quick-Release Scope Mounts – NRA Women.com Quick-release scope mounts, also called quick-detach scopes mounts, are designed to give the shooter the option of removing and reattaching an…

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How to Identify—and Train—the Know-It-All Firearm Student

NRA Certified Instructors take great pride and satisfaction in what they do, but in doing so they frequently must navigate the students’ varied personalities. Have you encountered the know-it-all—or are you one? How to Identify—and Train—the Know-It-All Firearm Student – NRA Women.com NRA Certified Firearms Instructors take great pride and satisfaction in educating others in…

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5 Types of NRA Certified Instructor Candidates

There is one thing that NRA Certified Instructor candidates have in common: the desire to learn the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to teach others the proper handling and safe use of firearms. 5 Types of NRA Certified Instructor Candidates – NRA Women.com It is commonly known in the “gun world” that the NRA is the Gold…

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How to Safely Sweat the Summer Heat

Here’s your guide to recognizing, preventing and treating the four types of heat-related illnesses. How to Safely Sweat the Summer Heat – NRA Women.com Summertime typically offers the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. But with increased exposure to the sun and the elements, there is also an increased chance of experiencing heat-related illness. Being…

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Back to Basics: Breaking Down a Topo Map

Do you fear the words “No Service”? Here’s how to navigate the lost art of topographic map reading. Back to Basics: Breaking Down a Topo Map – NRA Women.com On a recent backpacking trip into the wilderness, I quickly realized a few others in my group lacked confidence with their navigational skills. the further we…

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Abbigail Fields Receives 2023 Women’s Wildlife Management Conservation Scholarship

For the past three years, Abbi has been studying wildlife conservation at Juniata College, in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Abbigail Fields Receives 2023 Women’s Wildlife Management Conservation Scholarship – NRA Women.com NRA Women congratulates Abbigail (Abbi) Fields for being awarded the 2023 Women’s Wildlife Management Conservation Scholarship. For the past three years, Abbi has been studying wildlife conservation…

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Seen at the NRA Show: Women’s CCW Worn 3 Ways

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If you carry concealed, check out these women-owned companies that stood out at the 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Seen at the NRA Show: Women’s CCW Worn 3 Ways – NRA Women.com The exhibit hall at the 153rd NRA Show had something for everyone. Women were especially catered to, with many women-owned businesses and other…

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Father’s Day Gifts for Our Gun-Lovin’ Guys

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Let’s show the father figures in our lives our appreciation with these unique Second Amendment focused products. Father’s Day Gifts for Our Gun-Lovin’ Guys – NRA Women.com As we honor our fathers on a special Sunday in June, we recognize not just their outdoor skills with a firearm or bow, but the values they instill…

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How to Set Up Your NRA Training Classroom

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Want to make a good first impression for your students? Follow these guidelines to create a welcoming, professional environment. How to Set Up Your NRA Training Classroom – NRA Women.com In the NRA Basic Instructor Training Course (BIT), instructor candidates are taught that people come to NRA Instructors because they are the “Gold Standard” in firearm…

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Before You Fire, Know Your Backstop

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You are responsible for everything your projectile touches. Here are three common ways to ensure that you have a proper backstop when recreational shooting, target shooting, or hunting. Before You Fire, Know Your Backstop – NRA Women.com How important is knowing your backstop when shooting? Very. In fact, after following the NRA’s 3 Rules for Safe…

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