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Limited Time Offer! Medication: Phentermine Tablet Strength: 37.5 mg Cost: ONLY $4.30 per pill Order Now & Save! Phentermine, a brand-name drug for weight loss, is widely known as one of the most potent appetite suppressants. Nevertheless, its side effects and addictive nature make other people opt for safer alternatives…
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Break-Ins and Intuition : Many years ago, in the fall of 2012, I came home from work to an unusual scene of my jewelry strewn across the floor all the way from my basement door into my bedroom as I walked inside. Instantly, I knew someone had been in my…
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2022 demographic data is in! See how the women gun owner has changed over the last year.
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The Story The Well Armed Woman is dedicated to self-defense and our Second Amendment rights. There are so many that don't understand the importance of learning to protect ourselves and seeking education and training to make this possible. The following story is a perfect example of why our Second Amendment…
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Charges Filed After Self-defense Goes too Far A family faces charges after their self-defense tactics were more severe than the potential danger. SNELLVILLE, Ga. — Two Gwinnett County men are facing criminal charges because police say they went too far after a stranger tried to get into their home. The men…
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The Story You often hear of people trying to pay it forward. Usually, people are trying to do good deeds to negate all the bad that we see in the world. We want to do and see good in our world for so many reasons. Most of the time these…
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The Story There are so many dangers out there. People who want what you have. Others who want to harm you for their own pleasure. We have ways to protect ourselves out in the world but we also need to learn that this protection should also be used in our…
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The Glock 19 has proven to be a great gun for women. Read my full review and find out why it is one of the most popular guns in the US.
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Learning how to shoot a gun can be overwhelming. Here are a few key points you will want to know before taking your first shot.
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An unexpected tragedy happened to a family as their home was invaded and set on fire by an unprovoked home invader.
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This article is for you ladies! Concealed carry for women is different for us - it just is. Make it easy on yourself, and learn from women.
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This is an anonymous survey in which the data collected will help us to provide the very best products, content, and service we can for female gun owners.
More importantly, it will help us guide and educate the firearms industry for women's needs and preferences. We will make them understand that women are here and not going anywhere!
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What guns do women buy? Find out in The Top 10 list of survey data from The Well Armed Woman. See what guns women prefer.
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This years 2021 survey data shows us who the American woman gun owner is. Also, take a look back over the years to see how she has evolved!
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Where do women carry their concealed guns? The answer – all over the place! Find out the most popular areas for women in 2021
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In this article, you will find information, a breakdown of the technique and practice tips to help cement drawing from concealment skills.
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There are a lot of important things to accomplish during the brief motion of extending. So, let’s get to work.
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This is an anonymous survey in which the data collected will help us to provide the very best products, content, and service we can for female gun owners.
More importantly, it will help us guide and educate the firearms industry for women's needs and preferences. We will make them understand that women are here and not going anywhere!
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Scan and Assess your Surroundings is Part IV of our Drawing from Concealment Series.
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Part 5 in our 5-step series "Drawing From Concealment" shows you the steps to reholster your gun safely.
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Have you ever thought about purchasing a long gun for home defense but you aren’t sure where to start? Thanks to all the amazing responses to The Well Armed Woman 2020 Survey, we have data that shows what long guns women purchased and which ones they used for home defense! This is a overview of the data gathered from the survey
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The woman gun owner, let's take a look into who makes up this demographic. This data was gathered from over 5,000 women around the country!
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Women are diverse and the ways we carry are diverse as well! Everyone is different and what works for one woman will not necessarily work for another. However, you can use this list to try to work out what would be best for you!
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We have analyzed our survey data and found out the most popular guns women purchased in 2020! Before we get into the results, I want to thank the more than 5,000 women who answered our survey! This information is so important! Why? Because of your responses, we can not only show women looking for a new gun what other women have purchased and use, but this data is extremely helpful to the industry as they strive to understand and meet the needs of women gun owners.
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Sifting through the endless firearm options to choose the right gun for you can be confusing. In this four part series, Carrie Lightfoot and guest Ashley Suris answer your questions to help walk you through making the right decision. This episode will dive into the differences between revolvers and semi-automatics.…
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Sifting through the endless firearm options can be confusing. In this four part series, Carrie Lightfoot and guest Ashley Suris answer your questions to help walk you through making the right decision. In this video we discuss hand size and hand strength. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel Also…
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Sifting through the endless firearm options can be confusing. In this four part series, Carrie Lightfoot and guest Ashley Suris answer your questions to help walk you through making the right decision. In this video we discuss different types of safeties. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel Also Watch…
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Sifting through the endless firearm options can be confusing. In this four part series, Carrie Lightfoot and guest Ashley Suris answer your questions to help walk you through making the right decision. In this video we discuss the purchasing of your gun, where to go and what to ask. …
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"Carrying a gun isn't supposed to be comfortable, it is supposed to be a comfort" Clint Smith
Clint's quote is very revealing as it is important to understand that concealed carry for a women inevitably means making some physical adjustments and concessions. There may be times when it’s an inconvenience or a little uncomfortable, but this just comes with the territory.
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I created an infographic that provides a great snapshot of who WE are. If you want to know more about women gun-owners and their behaviors in 2019, you're in luck!
All of this great information is used to help improve and shape the firearms industry. Women have long been ignored and I am here to foster change and increase the perceived importance of women in the industry. We are mothers, wives, friends, grandmothers, and so much more. Every year I share the results of this survey with manufacturers and industry leaders to get you what you need!
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Looking for a gun? Find out what the most popular guns for women are. From a national survey, here are the top 20 gun models women purchased in 2019.
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Finding great options for women's range apparel is an ongoing challenge. Well, I bring you the options you have been waiting for!
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These basic rules codified by Jeff Cooper are universal. They apply to EVERYONE and they apply ALWAYS! No matter how experienced a shooter and no matter what the circumstances. ALWAYS. LEARN THEM, KNOW THEM AND SAY THEM EACH TIME YOU TOUCH A FIREARM. The Gun Safety Rules Are: All guns a..
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The results are in! The Well Armed Woman Annual 2019 Survey data is in, and boy does it tell an exciting story! More than five thousand of you submitted entries, thank you! The information you have provided not only helps me to meet your needs at The Well Armed Woman, but it also gives me reliable data to use as I work with leaders in the firearms industry to better understand their female consumers.
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The hot weather of summer can make concealed carry quite a challenge, and for many women, this results in leaving the gun at home. Unfortunately, criminals don’t take the summer off, so we must find ways to carry in every season.
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Below is a transcript of The Declaration of Independence provided by the National Archives What does The Declaration of Independence say? You can read a summary here Fascinating Facts about the Declaration of Independence To Remain Free, We Need To Deepen Our Understanding Of The Declaration These are the 56…
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Below is a transcription of Constitution of The United States provided by The National Archives What does The Constitution say? You can read a summary here The Federalist Papers Constitution 101 - Free online course - Hillsdale College We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more…
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This is your life and you have chosen to take control. You are not bound by fear, nor do you let it run your life.
To maintain your lifestyle of fearlessness and freedom, it must be your mindset at all times. You must continue your training both physically and mentally.
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Ok… so I think I can speak for many of us gun toting ladies who have a soft spot for Keanu Reeves. He is a cool, down-to-earth, attractive guy and he loves to shoot guns. What’s not to love?! When celebrities who are constantly in the public eye handle and…
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The industry has progressed significantly in recent years, with some of the most prevalent myths about female gun owners debunked — you know, things like “women need and should carry a revolver” and “all women want pink guns.” Now, by and large, everyone reading this is “walking in the light;” if not, however, a quick search on Google will supply a plethora of educational resources for you to read and cast these myths aside.
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By Jenna Cisneros | June 1, 2019 at 7:17 PM EDT - Updated June 1 at 10:02 PM LUGOFF, S.C. (WIS) - Women across the country united at their local shooting ranges Saturday for #NotMe Day to show they are “empowered self-protectors” and refuse to be victims. Women nationwide stood in solidarity with…
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There are so many horror stories of people experiencing identity theft and all the personal hardship they endure trying to get back to normal. Unfortunately, in most cases, people don't know they have been a victim of identity theft until it is too late and their personal information has already been used in a fraudulent way.
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Don't go to the range unprepared! Use this list to guide you and fill your bag with all the essential range gear (and some gear you might not think about)!
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Top 10 Most Popular Guns For Women in 2018!I n this article I will share the most popular guns purchased in 2018 based on more than 4000 responses.
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A semi-automatic pistol is a handgun where the magazine that holds the ammunition which slides into the grip of the gun. A semi-automatic pistol uses some of the energy created from firing of the gun to eject the spent cartridge and load a fresh one. Semi-automatic pistols have the benefit of magazines that can hold a larger number of rounds. They also typically have an easier trigger pull, have the ability to shoot multiple rounds very quickly and are slimmer and more compact in shape.
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One of the least understood topics for pistols is what caliber really means. As a result, we made a handgun caliber comparison chart, and guide that faces this cartridge-related issue head-on. What Does Caliber Actually Mean? At its most basic definition for guns, caliber refers to the diameter of the…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Well Armed Woman Releases Surprising New Data on the Female Gun Owner Powerful insights into the female demographic (SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – February 1, 2019– The Well Armed Woman, the nation’s largest resource and social media community of women gun owners, releases new data on the mysterious…
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This content provided by EIC of Gun News Daily, Chris Browning 43 DEGREES NORTH You are not alone if you think your phone is listening to you. This is a feeling that many have, and it’s not without reason. Lots of smartphone users have reported that even when they are…
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I have received my NRA Board Committee assignments and wanted to send you a quick note and share them with you. I am thrilled to have been asked to sit on four committees: Women's Policy, Training & Education, Grassroots, and Public Affairs. Looking forward to starting this journey and getting…
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Infographic: Women’s Favorite Holsters And Carry Locations Posted by Brandon Curtis, August 15, 2018 from Concealed Nation In the world of concealed carry, women have been taking the plunge by the thousands (millions?) over the past few years. That number may be even higher, but the point is that more…
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What are the top 10 guns women are buying? There are two questions we receive here at The Well Armed Woman every single day, all day long. What guns should I buy and how should I conceal carry? This isn’t surprising as women are trying to solve a big problem,…
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Wow, what a week in Dallas! The 147th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits was amazing and I attended as a new NRA Board Director. It was a record-breaking event. Attendance was the largest it has ever been with 87,154 NRA members! Being surrounded by so many like-minded and enthusiastic gun-owning Americans is incredibly…
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Inspirational Female Gun Owners of the Wild West Contribution from freelance writer – Jess Walter Female gun ownership is on the increase, with estimates of female gun owners at around 15 million. However, the history of gun-wielding females goes back to the founding of our nation. Since the invention of the first rifle…
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Organization Empowers Women Through Firearm Training By Courtney Gilmore of NBCDFW News In North Texas, groups catering to women and firearm training are on the rise. North Texas chapters of “The Well Armed Woman” are growing. The organization is focused on educating, equipping, and empowering women through firearm training. The North Fort…
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The ladies room, potty, doing your business, going to the bathroom, or even powdering your nose. Whatever you call it - we ALL have to do it! The problem is, what in the world do you do with your concealed firearm when you do?
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A large majority of the women who come through my classes have raised the concern about storage of their firearm when they’re not carrying it. It seems simple enough to answer at first. Certainly, it needs to be unloaded and locked in a safe, especially if children are in the…
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Let’s break this down into two different sections: recommendations based upon carry style AND tips for carrying while traveling about on a motorcycle. Republished with permission from our friends at Concealed Nation Pocket Carrying? Pocket Holster It. If you’re going to carry in your leather jacket or vest, make sure the…
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One of the most exciting things I can report this year is that many more women are carrying concealed and the way they carry their firearms is changing! With the commitment to education and training that I have seen you undertake this past year, you are carrying your firearms primarily on the body and on or in your waistbands (which is the best location for safe and easy access). This shows just how committed you are to finding the best and safest carry on the body positions and holsters! I am so proud of you! KUDOS!!
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It’s been such a tough couple of weeks, with emotions running so high and the agony of what happened in FL weighing heavily on us all. The loss of these beautiful people is unbearable to fathom. It hurts all Americans so deeply, the intensity of the conversation is at…
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Carrie Lightfoot who opposes gun control appeared on a CNN panel Thursday, and she destroyed the gun control narrative. “You can’t start messing with our constitutionally protected rights.” Her name is Carrie Lightfoot, and she is a NRA certified pistol instructor. At one point in the panel, a man named Scott Pappalardo…
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The top locations and conceal carry holsters women love One of the most important issues we work on daily with our customers is finding the right conceal carry holsters for them. Holsters that work with their bodies, their clothing and their favorite firearm (another issue we assist with daily is…
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I am so grateful to have been able to spend some time with Cheryl Todd, Co-host of Gun Freedom Radio while at the SHOT Show Carrie Lightfoot of the Well Armed Woman has been nominated to the Board of Directors for the NRA. We sat down with her to ask…
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By Stephanie Langston Published: January 18, 2018, 6:00 pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – More and more women are packing heat, and the gun industry is taking aim at their new target, from tactical clothing to female only gun clubs. What was once a man’s world is evolving. “Every time I step out of…
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -- An organization aimed at educating, empowering, and equipping women with knowledge about firearms is coming to South Central Kentucky. The Well Armed Woman is a national organization, now placing roots in Bowling Green. Local chapter leader, Renee McCarty, says it doesn't matter how much experience…
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This Pro-Gun Woman Group is Doing Incredible Things in America Semi-automatic or revolver? Ankle or hip holster? A purse you can use to concealed carry vs. a concealed carry purse? These are not your typically overheard female conversations – unless you’re attending a TWAW chapter meeting or event. The Well…
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MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT) - Women are one of the fastest growing groups of gun owners, according to the National Rifle Association. Pew Research Center says women are more likely than men to own a gun simply for the purpose of protecting themselves. In East Tennessee, gun groups are helping women learn…
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The data is in! Here are the top concealed carry holsters for women - 2018. Once again, you deserve a standing ovation! The Well Armed Woman 2018 annual survey and 2018 holster sales gave us a lot of interesting data, and it shows that the majority of women are carrying…
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By E.J. Schultz. Published on September 26, 2017. Credit: Illustration by Zigor Samaniego For most of her life, Carrie Lightfoot had no use for firearms. "Guns were just not a part of our world at all," says the mother of four, who was born in New York and raised her family in Arizona.…
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This is the first of a series of articles which will focus on protecting yourself in your home. Many of you either own a firearm for self-protection or are seriously considering it as an option. If, perhaps armed self-protection is not for you, these articles will also provide information that is important for all women.
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Just hearing the words “Safe Room” elicits all sorts of images of war rooms with steel walls, men in military garb sweating and shouting panicked commands into a red telephone or even some multi-headed alien trying to slip his tentacle under the window jam! OK, went a little far with the alien, but the truth is, a Safe Room really is just a room in your home; yes, fully decorated and lived in, but where you can position yourself to best defend yourself and your family in the event of a home invasion
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Can You Use a Stun Gun in Your Area? Contribution from freelance writer - Jess Walter With reason to fear for their personal safety, or just wishing to learn how to defend themselves, women all over the country have begun learning how to use weaponry. Being well-versed in gun safety is…
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As a gun owner, you’re probably very focused on security and keeping yourself safe from threats, at least from a physical point of view but keeping yourself physically safe from threats with a gun is only part of personal security as a whole. Another aspect of your personal security that…
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Subscribe to our Youtube Channel! Purchase or learn more: Lace Belly Band Carrie Lightfoot discusses and demonstrates the Lace Belly Band concealed carry holster. Transcription: Hi, I'm Carrie Lightfoot owner of The Well Armed Woman and founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit The Well Armed Woman Shooting…
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Purchase here: Concealment Compression Undershorts Sunscribe to our YouTube Channel Carrie Lightfoot discusses and demonstrates the compression shorts concealed carry holster. Video Transcription: Hi, I'm Carrie Lightfoot, owner of The Well Armed Woman and founder and chairman of the board of The Well Armed Woman Shooting Chapters. Today we're going…
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Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Review
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2017 TWAW Shooting Chapters National Leadership Conference Get ready, the 2017 TWAW Shooting Chapters National Leadership Conference is coming to gorgeous Provo, Utah Sept. 29-Oct. 1st, 2017! The fun and opportunities start Sept. 27th with 5 pre-conference instructor level certification courses. Thursday our leaders spend the day being spoiled with training provided by…
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Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Carrie Lightfoot of The Well Armed Woman discusses and demonstrates the Compression Tank Top Holster. Purchase here: Concealment Undershirt Tank Tank top Holster Video Transcription: Hi, I'm Carrie Lightfoot the owner of the well-armed woman and the founder and chairman of the board of the…
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Many studies and surveys over the years have shown that women do more Christmas shopping than men. In light of that, American Concealed spoke with Carrie Lightfoot, owner and founder of The Well Armed Woman, to learn some tips on how to protect yourself against holiday crime while out and about this…
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Gun Scopes 101 - How To Use & Find The Best Scope If you've ever considered getting a gun scope but you're not sure where to start, whether you are a beginner or simply need more info on gun scopes, this crash course into gun scopes is designed for…
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It’s that time of year again, the Top 10 time of year. So let’s talk guns, more specifically, the gun’s women are buying. Although I am a fierce advocate of each woman getting her hands on and shooting as many guns as possible to help find the “Right one” for her,…
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What guns are women buying? Well, we know that each woman can only know which is the right one for her, but here are the top 10 choices women are making when purchasing a handgun which can help to narrow the field of options for you.
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There are a number of options on where to purchase your firearm. The Well Armed Woman does not currently sell firearms or ammunition. In our products section, you will find wonderful options for everything you will need, but your gun.
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Are you considering starting a family, already pregnant, or have you just had a new baby? The topic of guns & babies can raise some important concerns. If you have questions about shooting while pregnant, or other issues associated with firearms prior, during or after pregnancy, keep reading! In this…
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Mothers are always looking out for the best interest of their children, and that starts early. The choices that a mom-to-be makes while pregnant affect her baby. In my last article I discussed the topic of lead and the risks of exposure, as well as other chemical hazards while handling…
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Part 3 of the series, “Guns and Babies.” Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby! At this point your days and nights are probably all running together, sleep is minimal, and life revolves around this new little person. Feeding schedules and diaper changes are part of your new routine,…
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The AR15 is getting a bad rap. There is so much misinformation communicated through both ignorance and malice. It's time to set the record straight. Let's begin with some history.
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Written by Barbara Baird for Range 365 The DI-ADEM is the first AR built for women, using input from at least 140 female shooters, and currently is for sale only to those who helped it come into being: members of The Well Armed Woman's 350 chapters across the country, with more…
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9/29/16| by Jacki Billings Spurred by the need for personal protection, a growing contingency of gun owners is bucking the white, heterosexual male stereotype and using firearms to level the battlefield. Gun ownership and women As a young, African-American woman, Antonia Okafor says she often felt discouraged from firearm ownership. That all…
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NBC Today Show - Guns topping Christmas lists thanks to terrorism concerns, fear over restrictions. Watch the segment HERE Companies like "The Well-Armed Woman" in Scottsdale, Arizona, have done brisk business selling accessories like holsters, concealed carry purses, and bullet jewelry targeting female gun owners. Dec. 22, 2015, 6:21 AM…
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. From GLOCK: "Congratulations to The Well Armed Woman, LLC. TWAW has been chosen as the 2015 GLOCK Safety Ambassador of the Year award for their support of GLOCK’s annual #SafetyPledge drive. We appreciate TWAW’s ongoing support for GLOCK's safety initiatives." I am so darn proud of all of The Well Armed Woman…
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Carrie Lightfoot demonstrates the Sticky Holster, an innovative in the waistband and pocket holster that is very popular with women gun owners. No belt is required! Visit The Well Armed Woman Store to see and purchase this and all of our holsters for women. Purchase or learn more: The Sticky…
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TWAW Instructor and Chapter Leader Kim Condon, owner of Boondocks FTA in Raymond MS shows how to us the Uplula magazine loader. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel See Uplula product options and colors HERE
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RICK SAPP — JULY 31, 2015 It’s been a major theme for the shooting sports industry over the past couple of years, but it’s been a difficult problem to reconcile without clear consensus. How does the firearms market attract a new customer demographic? It seems a simple question, but the industry has…
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Trigger Discipline for Woman Contributed by Chase from outdoormethods.com Whether you are a civilian, police officer, or in the military, if you plan on carrying a gun the first thing you must be taught is firearm safety. This includes being instructed on proper trigger discipline. Trigger discipline eliminates a…
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Republished with permission from our friends at Concealed Nation Trigger control is one of the fundamental elements of shooting. Combined with grip, stance, sight alignment and breathing, you must master trigger control to shoot accurately, quickly, and with confidence. If you carry a double-action revolver, DA/SA semi-auto, or DAO semi-auto, you…
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An innovative "clamp" holster clip that will fit on most IWB holsters. It allows for carry on any fabric with not belt required. View information on the Ulticlip and Ulticlip 3+ Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel
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Here is the first of 3 videos on the subject of tactical training and women with special guest Glen Stilson of Independence Training Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
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Scenario Based Training Scenario based training not only grows our defensive shooting skills, it also grows our psychological and emotional skills to effectively deal with a violent attack. It won't just be our ability to shoot a gun and hit a target that protects us, it will be our ability…
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I very calmly took my .357 out of the place I had it (I have a CCW) and put it on the passenger seat of my car. That was the last I saw of the truck.
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NBC NIGHTLY NEWS Authorities say store surveillance video should help answer how a toddler was able to grab a gun out of his mother's purse and fatally shoot her. Published December 31st 2014, 4:38 pm Carrie Lightfoot, founder of The Well Armed Woman shares her thoughts on concealed carry purses. View original…
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Brendaliss Gonzalez 10:31 PM, Jul 17, 2014 OLATHE, Kan. - A growing number of women aren’t just joining women’s only gun groups, they’re also looking for new ways to carry a concealed weapon to avoid the more traditional hiding spot, the purse. Charlene Herrin leads the first Kansas City…
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Martina Schuett has crimson red nails that match her lipstick. She owns a spray-tan business and dotes over her 1-year-old daughter.
She also has a semi-automatic handgun slipped inside a holster in her pants.
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Ammunition…To the new shooter trying to understand even the basics of ammunition can cause great confusion and anxiety. I remember going to the gun store as a new shooter and being completely lost in the sea of boxes, numbers, calibers, grains, letters, and jargon. I had no idea what I…
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Video discussions on topics and issues important to women shooters. This episode discusses the challenges of concealed carry for women in the winter. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube page and don't miss any!
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Discussion on topics important to women shooters. Today's topic is on printing or carrying concealed without a bulge. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel
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Carrie Lightfoot, owner of The Well Armed Woman demonstrates and talks about the The Well Armed Woman ankle holster. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel Transcription: Hi, and welcome to another Woman's Holster talk. My name is Carrie Lightfoot and I'm the owner of The Well Armed Woman. I do…
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Gun and Lasers Discussion on topics important to women shooters. Today's topic is on the use of lasers are they a good choice or not? Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel or check out more videos HERE
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Written by Rick Neale FLORIDA TODAY If she’s ever confronted in the darkness by a home invader or parking-lot prowler, Holly Young is determined: She does not want to be an easy target. “I just choose to carry a firearm because I don’t want to be a victim,” said Young,…
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USA TODAY Rick Neale, USA TODAY3:38 p.m. EDT September 29, 2013 TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- If she's ever confronted in the darkness by a home invader or parking-lot prowler, Holly Young is determined: She does not want to be an easy target. "I just choose to carry a firearm because I…
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Video Series for women shooters discussing issues important to women gun owners. This episode discusses the importance of being mentally prepared on multiple levels. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube page!
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Contributed by Cami Brasher (image: www.hobbygunsmith.com) I am a 51 year old grandmother who has been reloading my cartridge ammunition for the last 30 years. The fact that I am female seems to surprise most people as reloading seems to be the last bastion of male dominance in firearms. So, Ladies,…
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Video Series for women shooters discussing issues important to women gun owners. This episode discusses the wisdom of firing a warning shot. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube page and don't miss any!
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Video Series for women shooters discussing issues important to women gun owners. This episode discusses lead exposure a the range. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube page and don't miss any!
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There are so many words that people in the gun industry use that is it hard to keep up! I have compiled a gun glossary of everything I could think of, technical, slang, controversial, it is all here. I wanted a quick easy, but most importantly, reliable source for you to have, to find the words you come across while researching and learning about gun ownership. Don't forget to get to bookmark this page for quick access.
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Video Series for women shooters discussing issues important to women gun owners. This episode discusses carrying with a round in the chamber. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube page and don't miss any! Also see blog article at Beretta USA
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Contributed by Kelly Curtis When I saw the white Suburban, I knew it was a mistake crossing the last road and continuing south on the railroad tracks. Still, the evening’s golden light across the alfalfa fields, the purple sky, and the fresh air beckoned me. I was in a new town, still learning the streets and ..
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Being Prepared The Well Armed Woman Today: A Video Series for women shooters discussing issues important to women gun owners. This episode was sparked by the disturbing video of a woman brutally beaten in a home invasion, as a result, it gave us the important discussion topic of being prepared.…
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Video Series for women shooters discussing issues important to women gun owners. This episode discusses going to the gun store to buy your first gun. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel
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The Well Armed Woman TODAY video series for women shooters discussing issues important to women gun owners. This episode discusses PINK in the industry. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel
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The Well Armed Woman Video Series for women shooters discussing issues important to women gun owners. This episode focuses on the challenges of concealed carry for women in the summer. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel See blog article on Beretta USA
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Carrie Lightfoot, owner of The Well Armed Woman, demonstrates and talks about the Magnetic Waistband Holster for women's concealed carry. Purchase the Magnetic Holster HERE Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel
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I wanted to speak to you, the American woman gun owner, face to face. The looming changes and restrictions to our rights to to be able to match the weaponry of the violent criminal who wants to do us harm are coming. As women - we already have the disadvantage,…
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By Peter Boyer Published December 06, 2012 FoxNews.com If the apocalypse were at hand, one sign might be a burst of activity at Dunkelberger’s, a sports outfitting establishment in Stroudsburg, Pa. Dunkelberger’s, like other purveyors of guns and shooting gear across the country, has experienced a boom in business this…
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By Guest Contributor Dawn Brown Recoil, also known as kick or kickback, is the backward momentum of a gun when it is fired. Many beginners are very concerned about how much recoil a gun is going to produce when it fires. That is completely understandable because if you’ve never shot…
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It was a long day of travel - I kept wondering why did Thunder Ranch have to be so far away in the mountains? Once I arrived I quickly understood. The property was breathtaking. The facilities even more impressive. This was way more than a shooting range, this was a serious training…
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Carrie Lightfoot, owner of The Well Armed Woman demonstrates and talks about the The Well Armed Woman Pistol Pouch by Thunderwear holster. Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel
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