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Where is Your Muzzle Pointed? I watched a video of a group of hunters loading up on a boat and heading out to hunt. One of the hunters spoke a reminder indicating, "to be safe, you should always point your firearm in the air." While in a boat, “in the air” may be a great …
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Sighting in your rifle scope really should be quick and easy. Aside from a windy day, or a loose or defective scope, the only thing that would cause a poor shot grouping this the shooter. Let's eliminate some of those factors and get sighted in. After your rifle scope has been properly mounted and bore-sighted, …
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I enjoy volunteering time to teach gun and hunting safety. I've written and spoken about the NRA's Eddie Eagle GunSafe program many times. That's why I'm excited to share this great news with you! July 2018 Marks Biggest Month in Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program History FAIRFAX, Va. – The NRA Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program reached another milestone in its 30th …
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As we get closer to hunting season, this week's tip to get your shots on target is about muzzle brakes. When we plan to hunt with a rifle, we must do our best to ensure we have good shot groupings. I've shared ways to attain a tighter shot grouping and a few ways to reduce …
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If you've been to the range to prep for hunting season and have noticed that your shot groups aren't consistent, it may be due to the developed bad habit of Shooting Flinch. While sighting in with a friend, I noticed that she'd developed a flinch. She was anticipating the recoil while shooting her rifle, which …
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Spending all day teaching at the women's shooting day I remembered that I need to remind you how to attain smaller shot groups with your rifle. The occasion at which I helped instruct is one designed for ladies who are new to shooting, or at least new to the event. If a lady is a …
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I've mentioned Shoot Like A Girl many times as an opportunity for ladies to get the feel of firearms and archery equipment at a virtual range. This year the SLG trailer will be inside the exhibit hall at the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings in Dallas, Texas. If you're going to be there, stop by. …
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If you're new to following, you should know I'm a fan of all things hunting and shooting. One of my favorite iconic figures in the shooting sport of Olympic shotgunner Kim Rhode. She's a phenomenon in shotgun sports, a fabulous hunter, and a role model to all. Check it out as she continues to claim …
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Do you remember when you were a princess, had huge dreams, climbed to the top of towers, and slew dragons? Hopefully, you're still that girl (or guy!). As we grow up and learn responsibility, respect, patience, and even fear, we sometimes forget where we started and worry about toppling. If we let the doubt take …
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After you've completed your hunting course, you should have an awareness of firearms. To be most successful, and of course safe, in the field you now need to get to know your hunting gun.
