3 Ways Aging Firearm Instructors Can Stay Effective

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We are accustomed to making accommodations when training senior citizens the fundamentals of shooting, but what about when the instructor starts to age out? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 28, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE 3 Ways Aging Firearm Instructors Can Stay Effective – NRA Women.com The NRA, as well as the public,…

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How to Make the Most of Firearm Training For Seniors

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Being unprepared for age-related issues can cause delays in training and it can put an undue burden on the other students in the class. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 27, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE How to Make the Most of Firearm Training For Seniors – NRA Women.com The demographics of individuals seeking firearms…

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Take a Seat at the Second Amendment Table!

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Want to be respected for your firearms knowledge? There’s no shortcut–just put in the time! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 29, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Take a Seat at the Second Amendment Table! – NRA Women.com Americans own guns for many reasons: hunting, recreational and competitive shooting, collecting, self-defense and personal protection, among…

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5 Ways to Stabilize your Rifle When Shooting

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There are various methods and products to help keep your steady as you ready your rifle to take a shot. Here are the basics. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 22, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Shooting from the benchrest position is the most common position rifle shooters use. This is the first position…

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Understanding Sectional Density (SD)

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More than just a math equation, SD is important in the applications of self-defense and hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 3, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Understanding Sectional Density (SD) – NRA Women.com Sectional Density (SD) is a term that is becoming part of everyday gun talk. Sectional Density (SD) has been an important…

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Understanding Ballistic Coefficient

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A projectile’s BC is its ability to overcome air resistance as it travels to the target. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 16, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Understanding Ballistic Coefficient – NRA Women.com Ballistic Coefficient (BC) is a common phrase among shooters that refers to a bullet or a projectile’s performance. A projectile’s BC is…

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The Easy Explanation of Minute of Angle (MOA)

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You don’t have to be a mathematical genius to understand how to apply this common shooting principle. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 14, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, TERMINOLOGY, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Minutes of Angle (MOA) is one of those phrases that if you do not know what it means or understand it, you will be left…

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Understanding Ballistics Basics

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Understanding Ballistics Basics – NRA Women.com It seems that we now live in a world of acronyms. In the past you could get by with a good Webster’s dictionary and a Thesaurus. Many of us remember the days in high school or college when we had to complete the dreaded term paper. We had to physically go…

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5 Musts When Taking a New Shooter to the Range

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Good instructors create good students. With proper instruction, your students will leave with the skills they need to improve their marksmanship. 5 Musts When Taking a New Shooter to the Range – NRA Women.com Teaching is a skill. Not everyone is a teacher, that is why we, as a society, have so much respect and…

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Overheard on the Gun Range: Common Terminology

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Overheard on the Gun Range: Common Terminology – NRA Women.com Knowing what these terms mean can keep everyone safe while having an enjoyable experience at the range. Knowing what these terms mean can keep everyone safe while having an enjoyable experience at the range. Accidental Discharge–An unanticipated and unforeseen discharge of a firearm. Injuries and property…

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