5 Things To Do When Being Checked by a Game Warden

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5 Things To Do When Being Checked by a Game Warden – NRA Women.com Here’s what you can do to set the right tone and help make sure your encounter is a friendly one. There is a specialized law enforcement department that has the sole responsibility of protecting our natural resources. Collectively referred to as game…

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Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid (pages 12-14)

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Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid (pages 12-14) – NRA Club Connection Firearm training is about as serious as a business gets. If you are an instructor, it’s incumbent on you to run a safe class. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 10, 2022 NEWS, FIREARMS, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE When I am conducting an NRA Instructor Course,…

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Soft-Point or Solid Bullet – Which is Best?

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Soft-Point or Solid Bullet – Which is Best? – NRA Women.com The answer: It depends. Be sure to match the correct bullet for the game you are hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 18, 2022 NEWS, HUNTING, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Many topics spur debate among hunters, a demographic that is usually willing to voice their opinions on…

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The Forgotten Firearm: The Sporterized Rifle

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The Forgotten Firearm: The Sporterized Rifle – NRA Women.com Millions of surplus firearms flooded the firearm market at the end of World War II, providing sportsmen and women with some of the best rifles for hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 17, 2022 NEWS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE The end of World War II had an…

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Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid

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Firearm Trainers: 4 Dangerous Pitfalls to Avoid – NRA Women.com Firearm training is about as serious as a business gets. If you are an instructor, it’s incumbent on you to run a safe class. When I am conducting an NRA Instructor Course, whether it be a rifle, shotgun or pistol class, I do my best to…

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Firearm Trainers: 3 Rules for Stress-Free Classes

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Firearm Trainers: 3 Rules for Stress-Free Classes – NRA Women.com By being proactive and anticipating issues, you can mitigate most situations before they become a problem. If you are an NRA Certified Instructor and conduct firearms training classes, you know all too well the logistics involved: securing the classroom; locating a range; ordering supplies; and countless other…

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5 Easy Steps to Load and Reload a Pistol

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5 Easy Steps to Load and Reload a Pistol – NRA Women.com Load your semi-automatic with ease and confidence by following these five steps. Pistols are semi-automatic, magazine-fed handguns. To load a pistol, you must first load the firearm’s detachable magazine. The type of magazine that is used in your pistol is either a single…

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How to Load and Unload a Revolver

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How to Load and Unload a Revolver – NRA Women.com Knowing how to efficiently reload your revolver is essential for proper function and successful training. Revolvers are loaded by filling the cylinder of the firearm with cartridges. Revolver cylinder ammunition capacities can vary from gun to gun, and caliber to caliber. Revolvers are sometimes referred…

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Whitewater Rafting Safety Essentials

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Whitewater Rafting Safety Essentials – NRA Women.com Prepare for your next rafting adventure by learning useful terms and rapid classifications. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 28, 2022 NEWS, LIFESTYLE Support NRA Women DONATE Whitewater rafting is one of the most exciting and exhilarating activities during the spring and summer. To feel the raw power of Mother Nature…

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How to Stay Safe During Whitewater Sports

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How to Stay Safe During Whitewater Sports – NRA Women.com Want to ride the rapids this summer in your raft, canoe or kayak? Prepare for your next adventure by knowing the hazards you could face. Whitewater sports like rafting, canoeing and kayaking return to popularity as winter transitions into spring, and are in full swing during…

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