5 New Year’s Resolutions for NRA Members

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for NRA Members – NRA Women.com Adding a resolution of personal protection or self-defense can help you reach your goal of living a longer and healthier life. The New Year is usually associated with new beginnings. The most common New Year’s resolutions relate to self-improvement that will result in a longer,…

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Smashing the Barriers for Women Who Hunt

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Smashing the Barriers for Women Who Hunt – NRA Women.com There’s plenty of proof that there are far fewer obstacles for women who yearn to join the outdoor community. Not so long ago, men comprised the majority of those who participate in outdoor activities like hunting. Why? In part, many women were not given an…

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5 More Great Gifts for the New NRA Woman

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5 More Great Gifts for the New NRA Woman – NRA Women.com Sometimes the perfect Christmas gift is the most obvious–especially for the newest shooting sports enthusiasts. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on December 13, 2021 Sometimes the perfect Christmas gift is the most obvious–especially for the newest shooting sports enthusiasts. If you have an NRA Woman…

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Give New Shooters the Gifts of Confidence, Safety and Security

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Give New Shooters the Gifts of Confidence, Safety and Security – NRA Women.com These gifts do exist–in the form of an NRA Firearms Training Course! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 30, 2021 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Looking to give a gift that could change someone’s life–a gift that has annual returns? How about a…

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There’s ALWAYS Time to Review the NRA Gun Safety Rules

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There’s ALWAYS Time to Review the NRA Gun Safety Rules – NRA Women.com There’s a reason the word ALWAYS appears three times in NRA’s Rules of Gun Safety. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 28, 2021 At regular intervals, every serious firearms instructor should pause to review his or her safety procedures. As NRA Instructors we…

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Mind the Gap – The Revolver Cylinder Gap, That Is

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Mind the Gap – The Revolver Cylinder Gap, That Is – NRA Women.com Failing to avoid the cylinder gap can result in damage far worse than a pinched finger. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 21, 2021 Safe gun handling is the cornerstone to all firearms training courses. All the safety rules revolve (pun intended) around…

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7 Reasons Even Revolvers Can Fail

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7 Reasons Even Revolvers Can Fail – NRA Women.com Yes, revolvers can malfunction. Here’s what to do if your wheelgun wilts on you. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 7, 2021 There is a belief among many new (as well as experienced) shooters that revolvers are immune to malfunctions. When teaching the NRA Basic Pistol Courses…

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7 Range Commands You Need To Know

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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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Is It a Magazine or a Clip?

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Is It a Magazine or a Clip? – NRA Women.com Firearms have their own language with unique words, phrases and meanings. As such, one of the first things that your students should learn is the difference between a magazine and a clip. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 30, 2021 As an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor, it…

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