Heidi Rao

Heidi Lyn Rao On Training New Women Shooters

Heidi Lyn Rao isn’t just any firearms instructor. She is also the 2022 Golden Bullseye Award Recipient for “NRA Women Industry Woman of the Year.”

How the Pros Carry Their Freedom

Everyone who has embraced the armed lifestyle has gone on a journey of self-discovery before arriving at the decision to carry their freedom. Here are the stories of five people along with the savviest advice they have to give.

This is My Rifle

A BB gun came first, but then Serena Juchnowski was introduced to a .22 LR and finally to an AR-15 in .223. To many of us, this is a normal progression. To her college friends, her experience and earned point of view was counterculture.

How New Gun Owners are Changing Things

2020 shattered records when it came to new gun-owners and the trend appears to be ascending even faster in this year.

High-Speed, Low-Drag Basics

My Gunsite Academy students might remember hearing me preach this: Achieving high-speed, low-drag is nothing more than applying basics. While everyone wants to move on to advanced training, you must first master the fundamentals, then apply them to every shot.

The Undeniable Second Amendment

An annual event in downtown Detroit showcases this universal right.

How to Speak to New Gun Owners

Millions of Americans have recently become first-time gun owners. How can you help them learn about firearms safety and responsibility? How can you inform them about defending their right to defend themselves and their families?

Ben Affleck Says His Previous Trips to Gun Ranges are “Uncomfortable to Remember”

Despite owning firearms, the actor recalls trips to ranges in an unflattering light.

Freedom is Best Learned Young

A Guide to Becoming an Active Advocate for the Second Amendment

Why a Revolver is Still Worth Considering for Home Defense

Revolvers have their place in the gun world; many folks prefer them for their simplicity and feel. Every gun owner should have at least one in his or her collection.

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