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Gun Reviews by Women – Glock 43 – Allison
Glock 43 Gun Review By Allison Glock 43 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Glock Model: G43 Caliber: 9mm Glock 43 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left-handed? Left-Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to you? Small size, easy to conceal, readily accessible…
Gun Reviews by Women – CZ Shadow 2 – Vanessa
CZ Shadow 2 Gun Review By Vanessa CZ Shadow 2 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: CZ Model: Shadow 2 (Black & Blue) Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 4.89 in Ammunition Capacity: 17 + 1 Price: $1350 CZ Shadow 2 Usage and Features Primary Use Competition Are you right or left handed?…
Gun Reviews by Women – H&K VP9 – Vanessa
H&K VP9 Gun Review By Vanessa H&K VP9 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: HK Model: VP Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 4.09 Ammunition Capacity: 10 + 1 H&K VP9 Usage and Features Primary Use Competition Are you right or left-handed? Left-Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to you?…
Gun Reviews by Women – S&W M&P – Sandrea
Smith and Wesson M&P Gun Review By Sandrea S&W M&P Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: M&P Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 4.5" Ammunition Capacity: 17+1 Price: $549.00 S&W M&P Usage and Features Primary Use Home Defense Are you right or left-handed? Left-Handed What features does this gun…
Gun Reviews by Women – S&W M&P 2.0 – Cynthia
Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Gun Review By Cynthia S&W M&P 2.0 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: M&P 2.0 Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 5 Ammunition Capacity: 17 plus 1 Price: $500 S&W M&P 2.0 Usage and Features Primary Use Other Are you right or left-handed? Left-Handed…
Gun Reviews by Women – Sig Sauer P238 – Alisha
Sig Sauer P238 Gun Review By Alisha Sig Sauer P238 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P238 Caliber: .380 Ammunition Capacity: 8 with extended mag Sig Sauer P238 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left-handed? Left-Handed What features does this gun have that…
Gun Reviews by Women – S&W M&P Shield – Alisha
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield By Alisha S&W M&P Shield Specifications Gun Manufacturer: S&W Model: M&P Shield Caliber: 9mm Ammunition Capacity: 10 S&W M&P Shield Usage and Features Primary Use Target Shooting Are you right or left handed? Left-Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to…
Gun Reviews by Women – Springfield XD Service Model – Alisha
Springfield XD Service Model Review By Alisha Springfield XD Service Model Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Springfield Model: XD service model Caliber: 9 mm Barrel Length: 4” Ammunition Capacity: 10 Price: $379.00 Springfield XD Service Model Usage and Features Primary Use Competition Are you right or left-handed? Left-Handed What features…
Gun Reviews by Women – Springfield 1911 – Alisha
Springfield 1911 Review by Alisha Springfield 1911 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1911 Caliber: 9 mm Barrel Length: 5” Ammunition Capacity: 9 Price: $1200.00 Springfield 1911 Usage and Features Primary Use Competition Are you right or left-handed? Left-Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to you?…
Gun Reviews by Women – S&W M&P – Alisha
Smith & Wesson M&P Review Alisha S&W M&P Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: M&P Caliber: 9 Barrel Length: 5” Ammunition Capacity: 10 S&W M&P Usage and Features Primary Use Competition Are you right or left handed? Left Handed What features does this gun have that appealed…
Gun Reviews by Women – Ruger Security 9 – Becky
Ruger Security 9 Gun Review By Becky Ruger Security 9 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Ruger Model: Security 9 Caliber: 9 mm Barrel Length: 5" Ammunition Capacity: 15 Price: $400.00 Ruger Security 9 Usage and Features Primary Use Competition Are you right or left-handed? Right-Handed What features does this gun…
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Carrie Lightfoot is purpose-driven with the ambition and passion to create positive change. She is a savvy entrepreneur, mentor, author, speaker and influencer. An authority and ambassador for women gun owners in the industry and in the media. She is a voice for women in advocacy of the Second Amendment.…
Gun Reviews by Women – Sig P365 – Kat
Sig P365 Gun Review By, Kat Sig P365 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model:Â P365 Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 3.1 in Ammunition Capacity: 10+1 Price: $499 Sig P365 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left-handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have…
Gun Reviews by Women – Ruger SR22 – Heather
Ruger SR 22 Gun Review By Heather Ruger SR22 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Ruger Model: SR 22 Caliber: .22 Barrel Length: 3.75" Ammunition Capacity: 9 Price: $249.99 Ruger SR22 Usage and Features Primary Use Target Shooting Are you right or left-handed? Right-handed What features does this gun have that…
Gun Reviews by Women – Glock 48 – Tammy
Glock 48 Gun Review by Tammy Glock 48 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Glock Model: 48 Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 4.17" Ammunition Capacity: 10 Price: $510 Glock 48 Features and Usage Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left-handed? Right-Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to…
Gun Reviews By Women – Ruger EC9 – Heather
Ruger EC9 Gun Review By, Heather Ruger EC9 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Ruger Model: EC9 Caliber: 9mm Ammunition Capacity:Â Â 7+1 Price: Â Â $260 Ruger EC9 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left-handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to you?…
Gun Reviews by Women – Ruger SR22 – Hollie
Ruger SR22 Gun Review by Hollie Ruger SR22 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Ruger Model: SR22 Caliber: .22 Barrel Length: 3.5" Ammunition Capacity: 10 Price: $300 Ruger SR22 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left-handed? Right-handed What features does this gun have that appealed to you?…
Gun Reviews By Women – Springfield 911 .380 – Crystal
Springfield 911 .380 Gun Review By, Crystal Springfield 911 .380 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Springfield Amory Model: 911 Caliber: .380 Springfield 911 .380 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left-handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to you? Small, easy…
Fall Sale Spectacular 2019
Great Concealed Carry Holsters for Fall
Fall is HERE! The leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler and people can’t stop debating the greatness of pumpkin spice everything. Autumn is such a great time of year! Not only because of everything I just mentioned, but because concealed carry becomes so much easier! Do you have…
Springfield Armory Hellcat – One Hell of a Gun
The Springfield Armory Hellcat just might be an answer to my concealed carry gun prayers! I know, that's a pretty bold statement, but the innovations Springfield has brought to this gun are not only exciting and functional but incredibly impressive. They have been working on this gun for 2+ years,…
Gun Reviews by Women – Sig P365 – Barbora
Sig P365 Gun Review by Barbora Sig P365 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: p365 Caliber: 9mm Price: 21 980,00 CZK (928.84 USD) Sig P365 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left-handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to…
Gun Reviews By Women – Sig P365XL – Kristin
Sig Sauer P365 XL Gun Review By Kristin Sig P365 XL Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P365 XL Caliber: 9mm Sig P365 XL Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left-handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to you?…
Gun Reviews By Women – Sig P365 – Lisa
Sig Sauer P365 Gun Review By Lisa Sig Sauer P365 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P365 Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 3.5 Ammunition Capacity: 10+1 Sig Sauer P365 Usage and Features Primary Use Other Are you right or left handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have…
Gun Reviews By Women – Sig P365 – Angela
Sig Sauer P365 Gun Review By Angela Sig Sauer P365 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P365 Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 3.1" Ammunition Capacity: 10+1 Price: $469 Sig Sauer P365 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left handed? Right Handed What features does this gun…
Gun Reviews By Women – Sig P365 – Sharalee
Sig Sauer P365 Gun Review By Sharalee Sig Sauer P365 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P365 Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 3.5 Ammunition Capacity: 10+1 Price: $499 Sig Sauer P365 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left-handed? Right Handed What features does this…
Gun Reviews By Women – Sig Sauer P365 – Chani
Sig Sauer P365 Gun Review By Chani Sig Sauer P365 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P365-MS Caliber: 9 mm Ammunition Capacity: 10+1 or 12+1 Sig Sauer P365 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left-handed? Left Handed What features does this gun have…
Gun Review By Women – Sig P365 – Angie
Sig Sauer P365 Gun Review By Angie Sig Sauer P365 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P365 Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 3.1 inches Ammunition Capacity: 10 or 12 round magazine is available Price: $500.00ish Sig Sauer P365 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or…
Situational Awareness: Why, When and How
Gun Reviews by Women – Ruger SR22 – Valerie
Ruger SR22 Gun Review By Valerie Ruger SR22 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Ruger Model: SR22 Caliber: .22 Ruger SR22 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left-handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to you? I bought this as my "starter"…
Gun Reviews by Women – Ruger SR22- Tracy
Ruger SR22 Gun Review By Tracy Ruger SR22 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Ruger Model:Â SR22 Caliber: 22LR Ammunition Capacity:10 Price: $380 Ruger SR22 Usage and Features Primary Use Target Shooting Are you right or left-handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to you? Has a…
Gun Review By Women – Ruger SR22 – Diane
Ruger SR22 Gun Review by Diane Ruger SR22 Specification Gun Manufacturer: Ruger Model: SR22 Caliber: .22 Barrel Length: 3.5 “ Ammunition Capacity: 10+1 Price: $379 Ruger SR22 Usage and Features Primary Use Target Shooting Are you right or left-handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that…
Gun Reviews By Women – Ruger SR22 – Beverly
Ruger SR22 Review By Beverly Ruger SR22 Specifications Model: SR22 Caliber: 22 Ammunition Capacity: 7 Ruger SR22 Usage & Features Primary Use: Concealed Carry Are you right or left handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to you? My SR22 is easy to slide…
Gun Reviews By Women – Ruger SR22 – Elizabeth
Ruger SR22 Gun Review by Elizabeth Ruger SR22 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Ruger Model: SR22 Caliber: .22 Barrel Length: 3.5" Ammunition Capacity: 10+1 Price: bought used for $250 Ruger SR22 Usage and Features Primary Use Target Shooting Are you right or left-handed? Right Handed What features does this gun…
Gun Reviews By Women – Ruger SR22 – Doris
Ruger SR22 Review By Doris Ruger SR22 Specifications Model: SR22 Caliber: .22 Barrel Length: 3.5” Ammunition Capacity: 15 + 1 Price: MSRP $439.00 Ruger SR22 Usage & Features Primary Use: Target Shooting Are you right or left handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that appealed…
Gun Reviews by Women – Ruger SR22 – Leanne
Ruger SR22 Gun Review by Leanne Ruger SR22 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Ruger Model: SR22 Caliber: 22 Barrel Length: 3.5" Ammunition Capacity: 10 Price: $300.00 Ruger SR22 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry What features does this gun have that appealed to you? The safety engages when no…
Gun Reviews By Women – Ruger SR22 – Nicole
Ruger SR22 Review By Nicole Ruger SR22 Specifications Model: SR22 Caliber: 22 LR Barrel Length: 3.5" Ammunition Capacity: 10 Price: $450 Ruger SR22 Usage & Features Primary Use: Target Shooting Are you right or left handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to you?…
Gun Reviews By Women – Ruger SR22 – Ginger
Ruger SR22 Gun Review by Ginger Ruger SR22 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Ruger Model: SR22 Caliber: 22 Ammunition Capacity: 10 Ruger SR22 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left-handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to you? Small, Lightweight, easy…
Gun Reviews By Women – Ruger SR22 – Arlene
Ruger SR22 Review By Arlene Ruger SR22 Specifications Model: SR22 Caliber: 22 LR Ruger SR22 Usage & Features Primary Use Target Shooting Are you right or left handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to you? Zero recoil. For plinking Tell us about shooting…
The Second Amendment
Amendment II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Below are some very good articles pertaining to The Second Amendment to better help to understand why it was included…
The Second Amendment – A Resource For You
As our right to protect ourselves and be the best self-protectors we can rely on our rights protected by the Bill of Rights and the Second Amendment, I thought it would be helpful to build a resource for you. A place where you can learn all there is to know…
The Bill of Rights
Below is a transcript of The Bill of Rights provided by The National Archives What does is say? You can read a summary here Eight basic facts about the Bill of Rights On September 25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States proposed 12 amendments to the Constitution.…
The Constitution of The United States
Below is a transcription 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 perfect Union,…
The Declaration of Independence
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…
How to Contact Your Lawmakers
Communicating with your Law Makers and Senators is vital. They must hear from you to know how it is you expect them to govern as your elected officials. I encourage you to go visit them in person or personally give them a call. Emails are also an important way to…
Gun Reviews By Women – Ruger LCPII
Ruger LCP II Gun Review by, Deborrah Ruger LCP II Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Ruger Model: LCP II Caliber: 380 Ruger LCP II Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry What features does this gun have that appealed to you? It is lightweight very easy to use and carry Tell…
My EDC – Always Ready
Ladies, I hear you. Without fail, during my days out on the range or leading an instructor course, women ask me "How often do I practice with, shoot, and clean my EDC?" Everyday Carry (EDC) firearms have a special task when it comes to our self-protection. You do not mount…
To Post or Not to Post
I think it is safe to say that everyone is online! Many of us keep in touch with friends and family, track our finances, check the headlines, and even shop for clothing, food, and cars! The world is changing and so is the way we as people engage with others.…
Follow Your Intuition
In July 2018 I terminated a maintenance tech for drinking on the job and abandoning the job. 2 months later he threatened to kill me via email. I filed a police report and was told to get an order of protection. That day I went to a local gun store…
If I Were You I’d Get a Gun
Met my kids father when I was 18 and for 7 years I was beaten and abused (he almost killed me twice) finally got the chance to get away in September of 2011 but unfortunately he knew where I was and continually threatened me and anyone that would harbor me…
Becoming Mentally Prepared
My story is not one of survival per se, but I feel it is definitely relevant to a woman’s right to protect herself. I grew up around guns and have always known how to shoot guns. I have, for years as an adult, owned guns for personal protection. However, I…
We Will Not Be Silenced – Instagram Takes TWAW Down
On Saturday, August 17th, Instagram removed our page. Without any warning or notice, our page was taken down. There was no communication with us, and it remained that way for 6 days. Just like that, in an instant, we were gone. Gone from the fastest growing social media platform, and gone from our over 32,000 followers.
Gun Reviews By Women – Sig P365 by Nicole
Sig P365 Specifications Gun Manufacturer Sig Sauer Model P365 Nitron XRAY3 Day/Night Sights with Manual Safety Caliber 9mm Barrel Length 3.1 in. Ammunition Capacity 10+1 (standard), 12+1 (optional), 15+1 (optional) Price Around $500 Sig P365 Usage and Features Primary Use Target Shooting Are you right or left-handed? Right Handed What…
Fearless and Free is a Lifestyle
Keeping Concealed Carry Private
Printing… What Can You Do?
I know that many of you think you’re printing and it can be especially nerve-racking when you start to carry, trust me, I know! I would look down at my waistband or look in the mirror and all I would see is "GUN". But... are you printing? If so, what can you do about it?
They Stole My Car But Not My Will to Survive
I was 21 years old and shopping at the local supermarket. Being 21 I was purchasing beer and jellybeans for an Easter time party with all my close friends. I proceeded to walk out to my car in the parking lot when someone approached me from behind and stuck an…
Keanu Reeves Best Gun Movies
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…
Prepare Yourself for Anything
Self-Defense Flashlight Fundamentals
You may not think a flashlight is an important part of your EDC toolbox. If this is you, think again! This simple tool could be the most important component of your self-defense plan and it could save your life. A flashlight can be taken with you EVERYWHERE! There are NO…
The BEST Self-Defense Flashlight
Now that you are all read up on the fundamentals of EDC flashlights and understand why everyone should carry a flashlight, let me show the best all-around self-defense flashlight. The PowerTac M5 Self-Defense Flashlight is finally here and has everything you need in an EDC flashlight. This flashlight is compact,…
Range Gear You Need, Want & Might Forget
Take Back Your Power
This is not my story. This is a story that I relay from a friend of mine who has since passed away. She and I became friends in 2002. She had escaped an abusive relationship. She was 49 years old at the time. When I met her she was scared.…
Celebrating Independence Day
Summer is starting and soon it will be the Fourth of July, our beautiful nation’s day of independence. Everyone loves to celebrate the most important day in America’s history, but are we really celebrating Independence Day?
Strong Women Require Strong Gun Belts
Has this happened to you? You found your ideal firearm and the perfect IWB/OWB to go with it, but when you clip it to your belt, it starts to sag - or worse- your firearm moves out of place? You need a gun belt. This is all too common when…
Best Gun Belt For Women
Need a good gun belt? Find out which one is the absolute best for women and why you cannot live without this one. This will be the last belt you buy!
Keeping Your Identity Safe
How To Dress For Concealed Carry – Photos & Tips
We all know how frustrating it can be to dress for concealed carry and be comfortable & fashionable. That changes now!
Why I ALWAYS Carry a Flashlight
While building and adding to your personal self-defense system, there are a few obvious things you think to carry; Your firearm, cell phone, pepper spray, and maybe a handheld self-defense tool. However, I find one of the best and most important items is often overlooked- the self-defense flashlight. Now obviously…
What to Look for in Self-defense Tools
I Can’t Go Back Home
In the dark, I heard voices in the still of the night. Home alone I woke up startled. I peeked through my bedroom window but there was nobody there. Six weeks later I got a feeling I can't explain at San Francisco airport. Those voices I heard that night six…
In The Days of CB Radios
When I was a teenager, back in the days of pickup trucks, CB radios with PA systems in them, I was stalked. This was before any stalking laws were on the books. Law enforcement could do nothing about him coming by my house and telling me over the PA system…
Personal Style and Concealed Carry
Concealed carry is not just about carrying a gun. Most of you already know this, but it still needs to be said. When you carry a gun every day, you need to really be aware of your surroundings and your Every Day Carry (EDC). How do you go from life…
6 Considerations For Earning A Woman’s Business
Yes, women are different. There are noticeable physical differences we all know and see as soon as they walk through your door. However, there are additional and profound differences that are important to understand to earn their business. To effectively win the trust and business of the complicated creature that…