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A look at the pluses and minuses of off-body and on-body techniques Like most men in law enforcement, I have little or no fashion sense. My closet contains clothes in “earth tones” (brown, green, black and tan), along with the occasional blue (jeans) and white (T-shirts). I dress as if I’m preparing for some sort of tactical event, where the ability to camouflage myself is the key to survival. You'll find no chartreuse, periwinkle or mauve in my wardrobe! My wife, on the other hand, has a mix of different types of clothing. As a fellow law enforcement officer, she...

From concealed-carry class attendee to successful team competition shooter to sole owner of an ammunition company, one woman's inspiring journey through the firearms world. America is still the greatest country in the world for allowing anyone to make their dreams come true through enough hard work, ambition and a never-ending devotion to their vision. For instance, consider the historical life of Annie Oakley. The 19th century female trailblazer became America’s sweetheart as one of the greatest shooters of all time. At a time when women were largely confined to home and their family, Oakley generated huge audiences across the country...

Every day, women become less of a minority amongst American gun owners. The trend data shows that women feel responsible for their own protection and are taking the necessary steps to ensure it. Even more interesting is the quietly growing number of females who are participating in self-defense firearms courses that go beyond the basics. What these courses offer are aspects of shooting that relate directly to real life. Spatial and situational awareness as well as firearm manipulation techniques are just a few of those concepts. The combination of these skill sets begins to introduce a new shooter to thinking...

Women are the largest growing demographic of handgun owners for self-defense. More women than ever are also starting to carry concealed pistols for protection, and also attending beginner classes to learn how to operate a firearm. However, the struggle to find the right firearm can be difficult. Gun manufacturers design most of their handguns with men in mind because that’s the biggest demographic of handgun owners, but that is slowly starting to change. Some semiauto pistols stand out as excellent choices for women looking for their first firearm. While we’ve stuck to 9mms for the purposes of this article, there...

About four years ago, one of my editors sent me a link to a YouTube video where a beautiful, ponytailed young woman named Kirsten Joy Weiss shot balloons on the roadside with a .22 rifle while speeding past on the back of a motorcycle. “Wow,” I thought, “where did that girl learn to shoot?!?” I later learned that her air and smallbore rifle competitive shooting had earned her plenty of medals and brought her to world championships and the brink of the Olympics. Since that first video, and scores more exciting content that followed on YouTube, Weiss has made a...

Shotshow 2018 has just passed and there were some really good looking subcompact guns that will be a big hit for the female CCW. There were three handguns that stood out at Shotshow 2018 for women and they are: Walter PPQ SC With its three dot combat sights this gun can shoot rapidly and quick target acquisition. Low profile won't snag on clothing. The grip has a tactile feel, means a great feel. The 5.6 lb trigger will help with increase accuracy. Trigger also the quick reset.Springfield Armory 911 This may be the perfect pistol for your “Everyday Carry”. Lightweight...

This gun range is like a walk in the park for the Fast & Furious star Michele Rodriquez. There’s something to be said for an actor who trains with genuine guns in order to bring realism to a role on the silver screen. When you look at Michelle Rodriguez, who plays Letty in the Fast & Furious franchise, it’s obvious she takes her stunt training seriously. The following footage was shared on the Facebook page of Taran Tactical Innovations, the company that trained Michelle for her current role in The Fate of the Furious. Her trainer is well-respected Taran Butler,...

Tia and pistols near Yuma, AZ In Alaska, a couple is not content with teen age girls learning how to shoot .22 rifles and pellet guns.   Not that their is anything wrong with that.  Air rifles and .22 rifles are excellent tools for teaching beginners to shoot, and for target practice and hunting small game.   But this course goes further and involves a wider variety of firearms.   From peninsularclarion.com: In addition to safety, the course includes trigger technique, accuracy practice, shooting from a full range of positions, and a chance to gain experience with a variety of guns. Ted...