ROAMING THE WOODS AND WATERS, CREATING MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME
You might take a bull by the horns, but not a deer—or elk, moose or caribou! Regardless of how long you’ve been hunting, if you’ve been referring to a whitetail buck’s “antlers†as horns, it’s time for this refresher course. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 13, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Antlers are what drive…
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Many things must properly line up before a cartridge can be accurately fired through a firearm—and one of the most important factors is headspace. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 14, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, CONCEALED CARRY, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Firearm cartridges are made up of four main components: bullet, case, gun powder and primer. If you look at…
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Rifling makes it possible for bullets to reach their intended target by putting the right amount of spin on a projectile. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 7, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Rifling in firearm barrels was a major breakthrough in the history of guns. Before rifling was standard in the production of firearms, the…
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Shotgun shooting can be the most confusing of all the shooting sports. The following is a list of common words or phrases that you might see on a box of shotshells, along with their definitions. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 3, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Shotgun shooting can be the most confusing of all…
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Want to sound knowledgeable about firearms? Learning the various parts of your gun is a great place to start. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 1, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Have you ever heard the saying, “lock stock and barrelâ€? This is an old phrase meaning “the whole thing†which has its roots from the…
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There is a defining distinction between those of us “in our prime,†and younger generations. No, it is not all of the electronics and technology, the “new†math that we parents cannot do, or even the virtual world. That is because even the eldest of the older generation can learn these things. What separates us…
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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 damages can possibly be prevented if all shooters follow the…
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Knowing and understanding these primitive firearms leads to the admiration of the soldiers who had to use them. When conducting NRA Firearms Courses, there are certain topics on which I need to dedicate more time. I know that when I conduct the NRA Basic Rifle Course, I will get questions regarding trapdoor, rolling block and falling block…
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Take the purpose of your rifle into account when deciding which magazine type is best. The Winchester lever-action is known as the rifle that won the West, but few people know why. The development in firearms that propelled the United States westward was the introduction of the first repeating rifles. It was Benjamin Tyler Henry who…
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Beyond range commands, knowing the correct terminology and names of the different areas of the gun range is crucial to having a fun day at the range. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 26, 2021 Safety should be on everyone’s mind when handling firearms. The first step in firearms safety is knowing your firearm and how…
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