7 Range Commands You Need To Know

A group of people standing around at the shooting range.

7 Range Commands You Need To Know – NRA Women.com In order to feel at home on the range, everyone should know safety commands like the back of their hand! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 5, 2021 As the days become shorter and daytime temps get cooler, you start to see a noticeable increase in…

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Chamber: The Least Understood Part of a Firearm 

A woman holding a bullet in her hand.

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

A girl is holding a rifle and aiming it.

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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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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5 Common Mistakes Firearms 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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