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NRA Women is designed for female gun enthusiasts. It’s a go-to, growing resource for news, education, events and more. Come explore, connect, and unite — with the women of NRA.

8 Women to Watch: 2024 U.S. Olympic Shooting Team

Here are the eight outstanding women competitive shooters representing Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

What’s the Difference: Hot Ranges vs. Cold Ranges

Hot ranges and cold ranges are very different in an important way, and you need to be aware of into which one your gun club falls.

 

The Armed Citizen® July 26, 2024

A woman used her 9 mm Ruger pistol—and her training—to hold a man high on drugs at bay until police arrived.

Lena Miculek Breaks Records at USPSA Multi-Gun National Championship

Miculek easily defended her High Lady title through eight field courses and four speed shoots.

How Bad Is It … Not to Get a Permit in a Permitless Carry State?

If your state allows you to carry concealed without a permit, should you get one anyway?

4 Mistakes I Made in My Hunter Prep Class

There’s nothing like an instructional course to reveal your weaknesses, and boy, did I find mine.

NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging ATF’s “Engaged in the Business” Rule 

The ATF’s Final Rule unlawfully redefines when a person is “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms and therefore required to be federally licensed.

The Pros and Cons of Using Quick-Release Scope Mounts 

If you’ve ever wondered about quick-release mounts, here is a complete explanation of when and why you would choose to use them.

4 Ways to Achieve Handgun Success at the Range 

Sometimes just knowing and following the basics is not enough. Here are things you can do to help bring the 5 Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting together.

How to Beat the Heat When Training 

Follow these tips to maintain or improve your shooting skills during extreme heat conditions.

How to Identify—and Train—the Know-It-All Firearm Student

NRA Certified Instructors take great pride and satisfaction in what they do, but in doing so they frequently must navigate the students' varied personalities. Have you encountered the know-it-all—or are you one?

The Armed Citizen® Reload July 19, 2024

In a fit of rage, a man threw his wife to the ground and began shaking her. Read this story and other previous accounts of women who defended themselves with a firearm.

5 Types of NRA Certified Instructor Candidates

There is one thing that NRA Certified Instructor candidates have in common: the desire to learn the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to teach others the proper handling and safe use of firearms.

SIG Sauer Opens Registration for New Hampshire ROSE Retreat

The ROSE Retreat is an all-inclusive event that brings women together for a guided firearms journey with nine-time world champion Lena Miculek.

New Guns 2024: Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Micro Pistol

The new Bodyguard 2.0 boasts a new profile, has a higher capacity, and includes modern enhancements designed for concealed carry.

Team Krieghoff’s Karen Miles Wins 2024 FITASC Ladies World Championship

The top FITASC Shooters from around the word competed in one of the toughest contests of the year.

5 Tips to Improve Your Situational Awareness

We talk a lot about color codes and situational awareness, but if you’re not great at it, how can you improve?

 

Navigating Gun Politics Inside the Home

Experiencing pushback from family members about your gun rights? Sometimes you have to draw a line in the sand.

Most Popular Handguns at A Girl & A Gun's 2024 National Conference

More than 700 AGAG members representing 135 AG & AG chapters from 45 different states.participated in the conference.

Shooting and the Cup of Coffee Analogy

What can a cup of coffee teach you about good shooting?

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