Intuition

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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Gun Reviews By Women – Smith & Wesson Shield EZ9 – Tisia

Smith & Wesson Gun Reviews – M&P Shield EZ 9 By, Tisia   Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ 9 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: EZ Caliber: 9mm Ammunition Capacity:   10 Price: $500   Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ 9 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed…

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Gun Reviews By Women – Sig Sauer P320C – Teresa

Sig Sauer Gun Reviews – P320 Nitron Compact By Teresa   Sig Sauer P320C Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P320 Nitron Compact (320C-9-B( Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 3.9 inches Ammunition Capacity:   15 Price:    $469.00   Sig Sauer P320C Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you…

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Gun Reviews By Women – Smith & Wesson Shield EZ – Kristen

Glock Gun Reviews – Smith & Wesson Shield EZ 380 By Kristen   Smith & Wesson Shield EZ Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Shield EZ Caliber: 380 Ammunition Capacity:   7-8   Smith & Wesson Shield EZ Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or…

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Gun Reviews By Women – Glock 26 – Teresa

Glock Gun Reviews – Glock 26 (Gen 5) By Teresa   Glock 26 Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Glock Model: 26 (Gen 5) Caliber: 9 mm Barrel Length: 3.43 Inches Ammunition Capacity: 10/15/17/24 Price: $560.00   Glock 26 Usage and Specifications Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left handed? Right…

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Gun Reviews By Women – Glock 42 – Cheryl

Glock Gun Reviews – Glock 42 By Cheryl   Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Glock Model: 42 Caliber: 380 Barrel Length: 3.25 inches Ammunition Capacity:   6+1 Price: 400$   Glock 42 Features and Usage Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left handed? Right Handed What features does this gun…

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Woman Tricked, Friend Coordinates Burglary

The Story You've all heard the saying "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer", right? Well, in the case of this home invasion, a woman unknowingly literally did this. A woman left her home with a friend, leaving her three children behind, while her friend's accomplices robbed her home.…

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Woman Duct Taped in Home Invasion

The Story A woman was sitting in her kitchen working on some home projects. She was alone in her home of 25 years when she heard the door open. After being bound with duct tape and listening to her home being ransacked, she called the police. Woam Bound with Duct…

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After a Gym Attack, Woman Teaches Self-defense

The Story A woman was attacked in her apartment building gym. The gym is supposed to be a safe place to work out and focus on your physical health. What happens when someone tries to harm you? How do you fight back? This woman knew that she needed to defend…

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Elderly Couple Face Home Invasion

The Story A woman and her husband were getting ready for a potluck dinner with neighbors when their plans came to a screeching halt. The elderly couple was forced out of their home by a younger man and woman who wanted to lay claim to the elderly couple's home. Elderly…

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Stalking Leads to Multiple Murder

The Story Stories about stalking are hard to hear. The numerous attempts to contact the victim, unwanted visits and gifts, and threats are only the beginning. Stalking can end with verbal contact or physical harm, even murder. Podcaster Stalked and Murdered A woman and her husband we found shot in…

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Fake Online Delivery Leads to Robbery

The Story Online shopping has become almost essential to our lives. I don’t know anyone that doesn’t shop on the internet for clothes, beauty products, groceries, or furniture. It is so easy and convenient, why wouldn’t we shop online? Unfortunately, there are predators who will use this to their advantage.…

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Multiple Attacks at Bus Stop

The Story Multiple women have come forward after a man attacked them at a bus stop. At least three women told a tale of the same man attacking them after demanding money at gunpoint. These attacks not only happened on a public street, but they also happened during the day.…

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Man Wanted to Kill for the Thrill

The Story A man and woman meet at the gas station, strike up a conversation and exchange numbers. They decide later that day to meet up at the man's home. This sounds like the beginning of an adorable rom-com or a horror film. Unfortunately for the woman, her story is…

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Man Stalks and Stabs Woman

The Story There are always dangers out in the world and many of them show signs before any harm occurs. This was the case when a man stalked and stabbed a female grocery store clerk. Masked Intruder Stalked Woman Before Stabbing Her Police arrested a man after he stalked and…

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Attacks on Runners on the Rise – Tips

The Story Women are getting fed up with being scared. We should not have to worry about an attack when going about our lives as usual. We should be able to go out on the town, run errands, and just run in general without the threat of an attack. Unfortunately,…

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Shocking Attack in Quiet Neighborhood

The Story: A Shocking Attack in a Quiet Town An entire town is in shock after a seemingly unprecedented attack on a young woman in a quiet neighborhood. It was late at night and she was walking along a road in a well-known neighborhood. She, and other women in the…

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Woman Attacked While Security Stands By

 The Story A woman was walking into the subway station to board a train to see her daughter. She has traveled the same line many times between D.C. and NYC with no trouble. That is until last month when multiple men attached her as security guards did nothing. Woman Attacked…

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Roommate Stabs Woman Several Times

Woman Survives Multiple Stab Wounds Inflicted by Roommate A South Florida woman is grateful to be alive after she was stabbed several times allegedly by her roommate, who police arrested earlier this month for attempted murder. On Jan. 6, Dejon Harrison thought she was going to die. She was home with her…

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Should You Carry An Extra Magazine?

If you are looking for a quick answer to this question, the answer is yes! How can I answer that question so quickly and without an in-depth explanation? Read my full article to find out why.

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Ski Mask Home Invasion

The Story Who else loves meal prepping? I love it! It saves me so much time during the week and the process is just enjoyable. However, even when completing a task like this, you need to be on your toes. A woman was prepping her meals for the week when…

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Attack on Popular Hiking Trail

The Story Getting outdoors and into the open air is good for you. Everyone would agree, this is a fact. But what happens when you venture out into the wilderness and there is someone there that intends to do you harm? This is what happened to a woman walking along…

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Girl Uses Smart Device to Call for Help

The Story When your family is in danger they need to know what to do. If you find yourself in harm's way, do your children have a plan to get help? One little girl used her intelligence and quick thinking to help her family. After hearing an altercation taking place,…

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Gun Reviews by Women – Sig Sauer P239 – Kamelia

Sig Sauer P239 Gun Review By Kamelia   Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P239 Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 3.6" Ammunition Capacity: 8 Price: $350   Sig Sauer P239 Usage and Features Primary Use Home Defense Are you right or left handed? Right handed What features does this gun have…

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Self-defense Goes Too Far

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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Woman Shot, Killed with Own Gun

The Story Preparing yourself for an altercation and self-defense is of utmost importance. You need to have your gun on you in case there are dangers that threaten you. A woman knew this and took this to heart. She was attacked in her home and had her gun on her,…

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Woman Shoots Intruder with Shovel

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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Online Date Leads to Kidnapping

The Story There are times when people take risks and they pay off. You decide to take a chance and start a new career, move to a new city, or date someone exciting and new. However, there are times when taking a risk is dangerous. For example, you meet someone…

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The Well Armed Woman 2022 Survey!

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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Woman Killed Knew She was in Danger

The Story When you know you are in danger you do something about it. Depending on the situation, you press charges, you file for a protective order, and you add security to your home. What happens when you take steps and it doesn't help? Unfortunately, this was the case with…

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Man in Garage Assaults Couple

The Story Knowing how to protect yourself sounds like an easy task. Don't put yourself in a bad situation, take precautions, and know your surroundings. These are all simple concepts. But what happens when you actually find yourself in a situation where self-defense is necessary? One man assaulted a woman…

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Holiday Crime Safety Tips

Holidays are a Time for Giving but Many Take Advantage We all want to think the best about people around the holidays. People are in a festive and giving mood during this time of year. Those in need receive extra help, organizations give more and more, and the number of…

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Car Stolen During Holiday Shopping

The Story The holiday shopping season is one of the most fun and exciting times of the year. You are thinking about your loved ones and finding the perfect gifts. Though many of us still use online shopping for many gifts, mall shopping is making a comeback. I, personally, hate…

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Man Attacks and Tries to Suffocate Woman with Bag

The Story Picture this scenario. You are walking home from work or an early dinner through your well-known, safe neighborhood. You notice a man has been walking the same path for the last few minutes. As you get closer and closer to home the man is still there but you…

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Woman Fights Back… with a Stick

The Story This is an older news article but I find it to be just as important today as it was when it happened. Unprovoked attacks seem to be on the rise and women are often victimized. When you are out in your community you should feel safe but prepared…

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Man Invades Home Through Window

The Story Knowing that there are dangers in the world is enough to get people to think about what would happen if. However, it is not often enough to get people to take the steps they need to prevent an attack. One woman was going about her day when a…

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Good Deed Leads to Death

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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Gun Reviews by Women – Ruger LC9- Katie

Ruger LC9 Gun Review By Katie   Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Ruger Model: LC9 Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 8cm Ammunition Capacity: 7+1, extended mags 10+1   Ruger LC9 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that appealed…

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Woman Threatened; “This is the Day You Die”

The Story You've heard similar stories. A person is walking home late at night, the same path they've walked a hundred times. Only this time is different. Someone is on the same path and wants to do the person harm. A woman was threatened and then assaulted after walking home…

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Gun Reviews by Women – Sig Sauer P365 – Karen

Sig Sauer P365 Gun Review By Karen   Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P365 Caliber: .380 Ammunition Capacity: 10-15 Price: $549.00   Sig Sauer 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…

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Gun Reviews by Women – Springfield XD Subcompact – Alisha

Springfield XD Subcompact Gun Review By Alisha   Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Springfield Armory Model: XD Subcompact Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 3” Ammunition Capacity: 10 Price: $599.00   Springfield Armory XD Subcompact Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left handed? Left Handed What features does this…

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Gun Reviews by Women – S&W Victory 22 – Diana

S&W Victory 22 Gun Review By Diana   Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: Victory Caliber: .22 LR Barrel Length: 5.5 inches Ammunition Capacity: 10 Price: $490   S&W Victory 22 Usage and Features Primary Use Target Shooting Are you right or left handed? Right Handed What features does…

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Woman Awoken by Robbers

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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Gun Reviews by Women – Springfield XDS Mod 2 – Jennifer

Springfield XDS Mod 2 Gun Review By Jennifer   Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Springfield Model: XDS Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 3.3 inches Ammunition Capacity: 7+1; 9+1 Price: $365.00   Springfield XDS Mod 2 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left handed? Ambidextrous What features does this…

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Woman Fends off Attacker with Knife

The Story A woman found herself in one of the scariest positions any of us could imagine. She was taking a nap in her home and woke up to a man on top of her threatening to harm her. What can you do in this situation? You fight back! With…

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Gun Reviews by Women – Taurus TX 22 – Jessie

Taurus TX 22 Gun Review By Jessie   Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Taurus Model: YX Caliber: .22 LR Barrel Length: 4 inches Ammunition Capacity: 16 Price: $400.00   Taurus TX 22 Usage and Features Primary Use Target Shooting Are you right or left handed? Right Handed What features does this gun…

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Gun Reviews by Women – Taurus C2- Sandra

Taurus C2 Gun Review By Sandra   Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Taurus Model: C2 Caliber: 9mm   Taurus C2 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? It fits my hand size well. The…

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Gun Reviews by Women – Taurus Tx22 – Jessie

Taurus Tx22 Gun Review By Jessie   Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Taurus Model: TX22 Caliber: 22lr Barrel Length: 4.10” Ammunition Capacity: 16 rounds Price: 300.00 Taurus TX22 Usage and Features Primary Use Target Shooting Are you right or left handed? Right Handed What features does this gun have that appealed to…

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Gun Reviews by Women – Springfield Hellcat – Jenifer

Springfield Hellcat Gun Review By Jenifer   Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Springfield Armory Model: Hellcat Caliber: 9 mm Ammunition Capacity: 11,13 & 15 Price: $540   Springfield Hellcat Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left handed? Right-Handed What features does this gun have that appeal to…

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Gun Reviews by Women – Ruger LCR .38 – Mary

Ruger LCR .38 Gun Review By Mary   Specifications Gun Manufacturer: Ruger Model: LCR Caliber: .38 Ammunition Capacity: 5 Price: $579   Ruger LCR .38 Usage and Features Primary Use Concealed Carry Are you right or left handed? Right-Handed What features does this gun have that appeal to you? Lightweight,…

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How to Move Across the Country With Guns

You’re preparing to move to a new home and everything’s going well so far. You’ve found the right moving company and you know how you’re going to organize your boxes so that the move goes smoothly. There’s just one problem. You have a gun and a variety of related accessories.…

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How To Use Pepper Spray

Pepper spray is a very common self-defense tool among women, chances are you have it, are thinking about getting some or know someone who carries it. This article will go over the actual spraying of pepper spray and what to practice.

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Women and Long Guns – 2020 Survey Data

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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Most Popular Guns Women Carried in 2020

The Well Armed Woman conducts a survey every year to find out more information about women and the guns they own, for the first time ever we also gathered information about the most popular guns women carried in 2020! We know that it is important to know what guns have been purchased so we can best serve our customers. However, we also know that this is not the whole picture. Keep reading to see the top 10 guns women carried in 2020!

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Most Popular Guns Women Purchased in 2020

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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6 Tips to Making Your Own Shooting Targets

Making your own shooting targets is one the cheapest way to practice your shooting (and DIY) skills and it does not need to be difficult. Use these tips to make your own shooting targets without making a hole in your pocket. You can make different types of shooting targets by using recycled materials. You can also go a bit more for reusable ones. Regardless, you don’t need to spend a lot to make make them effective.

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The Well Armed Woman 2021 Survey!

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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Storing Your Gun in Your Car

One of the challenges that comes with concealed carry is what to do with your gun when you are driving and when you find yourself at a location that does not permit the carrying of a firearm on their premises. Here are three great options.

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State Gun Law and Compliance Resources

Trying to understand state gun laws and compliance can be quite a hurdle. Not only do you have to be able to understand the legal jargon you have to be able to find the information! If you know where to look and have the resources you need, knowing the gun laws will be so much easier. Here are resources for some states that have more complicated gun laws that are likely to change.

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Twice in One Day

This is the story of the day I was ready to use my gun not just once, but twice. I live in California where the CCW process isn't a same-day process like some other states. The day I'm talking about happened in the middle of my going thru getting my…

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If I Wasn’t Carrying Concealed…

All at once from behind the truck bed came 2 Hispanic punks in black hoodies, one holding a gun.  He yelled," I want this truck! Give me the f...ing truck!" Strictly on instinct, I drew my puny 380 Ruger, turned and aimed my pistol at the brat aiming at me, and yelled, "I  don't think so!" This flattened the second guy up against the car beside me.  I yelled again saying GET OUT OF HERE!...NOW!"

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Following Me

I was coming home one night after dropping a friend off at her house, after I got out of town about 7 miles I noticed a car following me.

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Concealed Carry for Women of All Body Types

We all know that concealed carry can be difficult no matter what size or shape you may be. Because of all of your thoughtful responses, I was able to put together these common issues and tips for women of every shape and size.

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People Can Surprise You

We Went Hunting I was 18 years old and went deer hunting with my then-boyfriend. I had no idea he had taken acid. Well before the incident happened we stopped and rested so my rifle wasn't close to me. At that point in time, he was high. He then wanted…

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Introducing Friends and Family to Guns

Introducing your family and friends to guns is a dream many of us have! We want to share our passion for firearms and self-defense with anyone who will listen. With all of the turmoil and unrest in our country right now, this is the time many will become interested in gun ownership. So many new people are looking at guns and gun ownership in a new light due to current events. Even people who were previously against guns realize the importance of being able to protect themselves and naturally start thinking about their options.

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You Just Never Know

Going Fishing I was fishing in a couple of places by myself while my boyfriend was out to sea for a bit. He’s in the U.S. Navy. Ever since I got my CCP and my CCW I never thought I would really need it until this one day. I decided…

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Transitions Safety Tips

We are most vulnerable during transitions, which we experience hundreds of times a day. Find out how to protect yourself during these crucial moments.

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Situational Awareness and Masks – How to Stay Safe

There are some things occurring that are making our task of staying situationally aware more challenging. One of these is the heightened sensitivity of others in which the slightest "offenses", which today are almost impossible to define, can set someone off. In addition, wearing masks causes us to have less information available to read people. We can't see their faces to help us assess their intent or volatility. So how can you use situational awareness and wear a mask?

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Mistaken Identity

Parking lot attack Recently, I was pulling out of my apartment complex to pick up food for my roommate and me. As I was leaving this girl waved me down. She was about my age in her early twenties and seemed a little frazzled like she needed help .So, I…

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Situation in My Favor

Before I share my parking lot attack, some history. I have 5 kids and a disabled husband. My husband has always been a huge 2A advocate and carries everywhere he can. He had been mugged years ago after being out to eat with his friends at an establishment that didn't…

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The Mentality of a Gun Owner

I have always practiced situational awareness (something that family/friends always poked fun at me for doing) and at the age of 24, I was gifted my first gun from my then-boyfriend. I had practiced often with him and was always told never to pull your gun unless you intend to…

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Concealed Carry for Women: An Online Course

Concealed carry is just as easy as carrying your gun, right? Actually, it is so much more complicated! You have made the decision to move from being a gun owner to being a concealed carrier. This is a BIG DEAL. I can't tell you how excited I am about Concealed Carry for Women: An Online Course! There are so many things you need to know about concealed carry and I am here to help! This course will help you start your journey with a great base of knowledge and an idea of how to progress.

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Freedom

Freedom can mean so many things through the eyes of different people. I wanted to find out, what does freedom mean to you? Well, I got my answer!

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Concealed Carry Mindset

You have a gun and you know how to use it, so you're ready to carry concealed... right? Not unless you have a concealed carry mindset.

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Over 29 Minutes Later

I drew my gun and called 911. I did not want to shoot and begged 911 to get there quick so I wouldn’t have to, but I would do anything to protect my unborn daughter

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An Empowered Woman Is…

An empowered woman is a force to be reckoned with. You’ve heard this word “empowered” used a lot and you might wonder why it is such an important focus word for us here at The Well Armed Woman. So, let's take a deep dive into what it really means and what makes a woman empowered and what empowered women do.

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New Gun, Now What?

I know there is so much information out there that it can be very overwhelming. So, I have narrowed down what I believe are the next 7 steps you should take to become a knowledgeable, safe, and skilled Well Armed Woman. What is next for you on your journey toward your armed self-protection?

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The Options: Run, Hide, Fight

The first goal is to never find yourself in a situation where your life or that of someone you love is in danger. Preventing the need to utilize any of these responses should be part of our daily lifestyle. Perhaps we missed something, weren’t prepared properly, or made a wrong choice to find ourselves in a threatening situation. Being aware of our surroundings and taking the necessary preventative steps, such as keeping all lower level windows locked or choosing to take the well lit, more active street to our parked car, can prevent a self-defense situation from occurring.

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Holsters for Exercise and an Active Lifestyle

Finding a great holster for your active lifestyle doesn't have to be a challenge! I have compiled a list of what you should look for in an exercise holster and suggestions for holsters that work for exercising and an active lifestyle. A safe, reliable, comfortable holster is important to have for every activity level.

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Women and Guns Infographic 2019

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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Holster Cant Simplified

Understanding holster cant can be simple! Know what positive, negative, and neutral cant mean AND get tips about how to find your perfect cant.

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Guns and Hand Limitations

Any physical challenges we may have will directly impact our ability to handle and shoot a gun safely and effectively. Knowing and understanding how to work with them is essential to finding the right gun that can give us the confidence we need. 

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Walk with Confidence

Walk with Confidence Many years ago I was walking at our local high school track on my lunch break. The track wasn't near the school and had to be entered through only one gate. Chain link surrounded the track with all other gates locked. A local homeless man entered the…

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“We Just Finished Some Target Practice”

During my early 20’s I lived alone in a nice little one-bedroom apartment. My neighbors were 4 men in their 30’s and 40’s. They were brought in from out of state to build the new shopping center down the road. In their first month of living there, these men had…

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Pocket Carry: 7 Tips and Considerations

Pocket carry isn't talked about much, in fact, it's rather neglected. Pocket carry is a good option when you do so safely. If you take the time to understand the advantages and disadvantages, you may find that this is a viable way to carry for you. Everyone is different but with the right gun, the right holster and the right clothing, pocket carry could be your new favorite option! Here are some tips and suggestions that to help you understand pocket carry a little more.

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GWG Concealed Carry Apparel

Recently, they released a new Concealed Carry Fashion line. You bet, I jumped on the fan bandwagon. We are all constantly struggling to find comfortable and fashionable ways to successfully live our lives as concealed carriers.

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It’s Not a Good Idea to Approach Me!

ButI had just started pistol shooting and joined a chapter of TWAW. The class that Saturday was about being aware of my surroundings and we got a keychain with white, yellow, orange, and red beads to engine us of the stages of awareness. We also practiced yelling things like “…

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“She Has a Gun”

It was about 1974 and I had just moved back to my hometown. I had rented a small red sports car and was pulled into a parking spot at a 7-11. I didn’t have a concealed carry permit but was allowed to have my pistol laying on my car seat

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Women & Guns: 2019 Survey Data Tells a Story

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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TWAW Comfort Shield – Total Comfort

I think the key to carrying concealed every day and everywhere is comfort. The truth is, if we aren't comfortable we may not carry all of the time. We all are on the constant quest to find true concealed carry comfort. The Well Armed Woman now has the answer! How about a soft cushion in between all of this hard and all of our soft? Let me introduce you to the solution for truly comfortable IWB concealed carry: The TWAW Comfort Shield!

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TWAW Holsters for Men

It is no secret, we KNOW women! But did you know TWAW has holsters for Men also?! Here are a few great products that work for men!

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Holiday Outfits and Concealed Carry

Getting dressed when you carry a gun every day can be daunting. You ask yourself, "What will cover my gun?" "How can I wear this dress and my holster?" "Can I even carry in this outfit?" Holiday outfits and concealed carry often do not go together. However, I am here for you! I understand the frustration and I understand the need to carry concealed successfully. Let's look at some great outfit and holster options that you can wear to any formal or informal holiday affair!

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Debunking Two (More) Myths Of The Female Customer

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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The Most Comfortable Belly Band

Finding the right holster can be a daunting task. You are going to have so many important questions. "Will it fit my body?" "Is it comfortable?" "Will my gun fit?" "I'm a lefty, will this work for me?" "What about when I change clothing styles... will I be able to change my carry position?" The Well Armed Woman's new Comfort Carry Belly Band will make you answer "YES!" to all of these questions!

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Never Afraid Again

The next day’s review of security cameras showed 2 young men had been wandering the property, looking in windows and trying to open doors. It was horrifying to watch them approach my camper.

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Driving Alone

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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Speaker and Media Inquiries

Please use the form below to contact Carrie for speaker and media inquiries. 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…

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Situational Awareness: Why, When and How

Below is the situational awareness color code first developed by the late Col. Jeff Cooper, founder of Gunsite Academy in AZ. Each color represents a state of alertness as we live out our lives. The “state” or level of awareness you are in has and will have a direct impact…

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The Second Amendment

  Amendment II The Second Amendment reads: 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. Resources Below are some very good articles pertaining to The Second Amendment to better help to understand…

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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…

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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   See all of our Second Amendment resources HERE   On September 25, 1789, the First Congress of…

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The Constitution of The United States

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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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…

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How to Contact Your Lawmakers

It is vital that you contact and communicate with your lawmakers and elected officials.  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…

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My EDC – Always Ready

Everyday Carry (EDC) firearms have a special task when it comes to our self-protection. You do not mount these guns up on a wall or tuck them away in a safe for months at a time. These are kept on our bodies all day, every day, and relied on to keep us safe at a moment's notice. So it is important that we take the time to practice, maintain, and care for that gun.

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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Becoming Mentally Prepared

The Night My Alarm Went Off 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…

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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.

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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…

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Fearless and Free is a Lifestyle

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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Keeping Concealed Carry Private

In the world we live in today, disagreement, arguments, and judgment surround us. With so much angst along with a lack of understanding and tolerance for the concealed carry lifestyle you have chosen, many want to make you feel like you are  a paranoid gun nut if you are known to be carrying. I say "no more!" It is time we carry confidently and confidentially live our lives as armed self-protectors free from worry about what others think.

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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?

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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…

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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…

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Prepare Yourself for Anything

You may go to Amazon and see the same things all the time because what you see is based on what you’ve searched for in the past and what products are sponsored. So how do you know you’re seeing everything you might need or want? Search for it! This list will guide you so you can search for great gadgets that will help you to always be prepared.

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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.…

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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?

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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…

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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!

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Keeping Your Identity Safe

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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How To Dress For Concealed Carry – Photos & Tips

The Well Armed Woman collects photos showcasing real women who carry in real outfits. They share with you what gun and holster they use, where they got their outfit, how much it cost them and tips on why that outfit is great for concealed carry! This is your one-stop place to find ideas for great outfits for everyday concealed carry.

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6 Considerations For Earning A Woman’s Business

Ensure your marketing efforts reflect relatable imagery for women. If she can visualize herself partaking in an activity, chances are she’ll do her best to realize it. 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.

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What to Look for in Self-defense Tools

In most cases, the number one self-defense tool is your gun. However, what if you are not comfortable carrying a gun or you are going to places that you are not legally allowed to carry? In these instances, we still need to protect ourselves. We need the tools and the ability to take our safety into our own hands. When you can’t protect yourself with your gun or if you don’t have a gun, you can still protect your six if you know what to look for in self-defense tools.

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I Can’t Go Back Home

Intuition 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 an intuition-like feeling I can't explain at the San Francisco airport. Those voices I heard…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Pepper Spray- Is It For Me?

Pepper Spray is one of the most readily available tools used in self-defense today, but does that mean it is for you? I will discuss what it is, the different forms of pepper spray, and how to choose the right strength. By the end of this, you will feel confident in finding the right spray that will pack the most punch!

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#NotMe Day Reflections

.WOW! Just WOW! I know that doesn’t sound very sophisticated, but it’s all that could come out of my mouth as I watched hundreds if not thousands of women all across this country participate in #NotMe Day on Saturday, June 1st. Photos and stories flooded social media. As women came…

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Dating and Your Gun

Dating and concealed carry, not typically talked about but definitely a vaild topic to discuss! Do you tell them you are carrying? Find out here!

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#NotMe Day – Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #NotMe Day June 1st, 2019 Women across the country will unite to show they are “empowered self-protectors”  and refuse to be victims.   (SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – May 13, 2019 –  The Well Armed Woman Shooting Chapters invites women all across the country to head to a local shooting range…

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Submit Your Gun Review

The Well Armed Woman Gun Review Submission Page   Do you have a gun you love? Don't love? Tell us about it!! Let's face it, we love reviews. We would love for you to submit your gun review. When you are purchasing anything, don't you go straight for the review…

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Concealed Carry Summer Fashion

Summer concealed carry fashion tends to be more difficult to deal with as the days get warmer and the clothes get smaller. You need to become strategic in the clothes that you wear. You don't have to sacrifice style for function, read these tips and I promise you will find it easier to carry this summer.

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Etiquette On The Range

Etiquette on the range is important to think about when you start going to a shooting range. Find out how to not "turn heads" at the range.

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Best Concealed Carry Purses This Season

Trying to find the best concealed carry purse can be difficult! You have so much to think about. Is the purse going to safely conceal your gun? Will you be able to use the purse every day? Are you going to be able to draw your gun from this purse…

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Knock It Off and Protect the Wall

I'm surprised and disappointed at how quickly and blindly so many grab on to the misinformation about the NRA that’s put forth and paid for by Bloomberg and those foaming at the mouth to take away our Second Amendment. If you didn’t know, they are the source of all the…

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Trigger Discipline for Woman

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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How a Revolver Works

To best understand how a gun works,  let's take a look at the two types of handguns separately. They each work differently and each have advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will look at the Revolver. If you haven't already, check out Parts Of a Revolver here to get…

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Making The Decision: Part 1 – Do I Need a Gun?

Do I Need a Gun? So, where do you even start to answer the question, “do I need a gun?” You know you want to stay safe, protect your loved ones, and maybe, most of all, not let yourself become a victim. So, do you just go out and get…

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Making the Decision: Part 2 – What do I Need To Know?

What do I Need To Know About Owning A Gun? What do you need to know before totally jumping in and buying your first gun? Well, everything of course! But seriously, there are a few things to think about along with the previous questions of  “Do I need a gun”…

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Smith & Wesson 380 EZ – A 3 in 1 Women’s Gun Review

I’m so excited about this review of the Smith and Wesson M&P EZ Shield .380. Why? I have three reasons. First, I think this gun brings something to the women’s market that really serves the needs of American women gun owners. Second, this review contains feedback from a brand new shooter and intermediate shooter and a more experienced shooter.  Bringing each of these three different perspectives into one review to meet you, our follower's needs. That makes this a three in one review!

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Women, Protect Yourselves

My sister lives in Texas, states away from me. One night, while her husband was working graveyard at approximately 3:30 in the morning, two men kicked in her front door. Of course, it woke her. She jumped up and grabbed her handgun to protect herself and met them in the…

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Am I Ever Really Safe?

My scary elevator ride Three years ago my husband and I were on our honeymoon. We were staying in a hotel and he had gone down to the car to load some of our stuff. A few minutes later I headed down. I stepped into the elevator and I noticed…

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Home Decor for Patriotic Gun Lovers

Home Decor for the Patriotic Gun-lover in You If you're anything like me, gun ownership is not just a part of your life, it's a lifestyle! Showing our patriotism and support for the Second Amendment is so important that sometimes we forget to have some fun with it. I was…

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The Handgun Caliber Comparison Chart and Guide

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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Top Concealed Carry Holsters For Women – 2018

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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Tips For Shooting In Cold Weather

Here are some tips for shooting in cold weather. When it comes to winter and heading out to the range in frigid temperatures, it’s important to understand how cold temperatures affect your body, and therefore your shooting ability. Our Brain Physiologically, when our body temperature starts to fall, our brain…

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Surprising New Data on the Female Gun Owner

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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Do You Have A Dominant Eye – Does It Matter?

We all learn from an early age which one of our hands we prefer to use, our right or left. However, many people are unaware that they also have a preferred eye, a dominant eye, which is the one that works harder at sending the images to the brain. Although…

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Red Flag Laws – What Are They and What Do They Do?

Emergency Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) also known as Red Flag Laws now exist in 13 states with more in the works.  By now I’m sure you have heard of them and perhaps are somewhat aware of what that phrase means. However, do you know how they can affect you and…

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Was My Phone Listening To Me?

A few weeks ago, my husband and I decided we needed a little time away from the office so we got in the car and headed north into the mountains. I safely packed my computer out of reach in the back and I placed my cell phone in the cup…

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Is Your Phone Listening To You?

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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The Obsession That Saved My Life

The Obsession That Saved My Life A survival story submitted by Wanda July 2016 something came over me and I decided I wanted a gun. I had been seeing too many home invasion stories on the news. That's what urged me to go buy one. I just couldn't imagine sitting in…

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TWAW Shooting Chapters Launch Instructional Standards & Development Program

U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- The Well Armed Woman Shooting Chapters leadership has completed the development of the TWAW Shooting Chapters Instructional Standards and Development (ISD) Program. The program supports the volunteer chapter leaders in their efforts to continually improve as instructors and educators for The Well Armed Woman Shooting Chapter membership. Implementing techniques and…

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15 Forgotten Benefits of Shooting – Infographic

There are some real benefits of shooting. As a Well Armed Woman, you know that the significant benefit of owning and training with a firearm is that it can save our lives, right? In fact, that is the driving reason most women buy a gun and learn to shoot. We…

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Kalbfus Rod & Gun welcomes the Warren Well Armed Woman

Kalbfus Rod & Gun welcomes the Warren Well Armed Woman by LORRI DRUMM Staff Reporter from the Times Observer   The Warren County Chapter of The Well-Armed Woman met Saturday at the Kalbfus Rod and Gun Club on Chapman Dam Road in Clarendon More than 30 women of all ages,…

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Carrie Lightfoot: A House Divided Cannot Stand – NRA TV

Carrie Lightfoot: A House Divided Cannot Stand An Interview on Cam & CO   Abraham Lincoln famously said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." The Well Armed Woman founder Carrie Lightfoot says division in the Second Amendment community isn't something that's happening spontaneously. Specifically, it is a divide and conquer…

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Meet Trailblazer Carrie Lightfoot

Meet Trailblazer Carrie Lightfoot Published by Voyage Pheonix Oct 25, 2018   Today we’d like to introduce you to Carrie Lightfoot. Thanks for sharing your story with us Carrie. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there. I came to my life with firearms late…

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Advantages of a Stun Gun for Women

Stun guns are currently one of the most popular defensive tools around, especially among women. While stun guns don’t have all the same advantages as a true firearm, like range and the ability to completely incapacitate your attacker, guns aren’t always accessible and they can’t be carried in as many…

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Firearm Safety Rules

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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Women’s gun group grows in popularity

Women’s gun group grows in popularity By Natalie Schwartz Staff Writer from dailycomet.com When Adrianna Eschete was first learning about firearms, her husband did all but pull the trigger for her by buying, cleaning and maintenancing the weapon. But Eschete was hungry to learn more about firearms, so she began…

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Being Prepared Can Make the Difference

Being Prepared Can Make the Difference A survival story submitted by Karen T. My story isn't as dramatic as many I have read, but I am convinced my concealed carry gun kept me from being involved in a bad situation. My husband and I traveled to Memphis a couple of years…

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An Attack Can Happen Anywhere

An Attack Can Happen Anywhere A survival story submitted by Elizabeth A. My survival story isn’t very dramatic, but it’s very real to me and important for people to know that an attack can happen anywhere. My husband and I lived in Lima, Peru for three years, as my husband…

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The Well Armed Woman in the Land of Lincoln

The Well Armed Woman in the Land of Lincoln August 29, 2018 This entry was posted on August 29, 2018 at 2:54 pm and is filed under GunNews. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. by Lori Sanner Former TWAW Illinois State Co-coordinator The Well Armed Woman (TWAW) started…

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My NRA Board Committee Assignments

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

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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Where Women Conceal Carry – Infographic

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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Ammunition Demystifier – Overview

Using the wrong ammunition in your firearm is extremely dangerous. You must know the proper ammunition for your firearm. The owners manual that comes with your firearm will tell you exactly which ammunition is safe for your firearm to shoot and many manufacturers make the manuals available online as well.

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Ammunition Demystifier – Types Of Handgun Ammunition

Handgun ammunition comes in a variety of types and sizes. The one you need for your handgun depends on the caliber of your firearm along with the rounds recommended by the manufacturer. The calibers listed below certainly are not all of them but will give you an overview of each of the most popular and recommended calibers for personal self-defense.  Of the numerous calibers of handgun ammunition, the .22, .25 ACP and .32 calibers are generally not considered powerful for self-defense, so are not addressed here

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The Top 10 Guns Women Are Buying

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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Write A Gun Review

Reviews written by women for women can be extremely helpful. Knowing what guns women across the country are buying and what they like and dislike about them can be very helpful. At a minimum, it can help to narrow down the possibilities and help to create a great list of…

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Freedom Defined

I am not sure there is a more potent or significant word in the life of our country or its people than the word Freedom... It is the who and what the United States of America is. Our country was born in it, and we stand as a great nation…

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Ammunition Demystifier – Shotgun Ammo

Shotgun ammunition is measured in gauge rather than in caliber and because shotguns are very versatile firearms, ammunition manufactured for them comes in a very wide variety of types and varying sizes and power. The gauge number is on the shotgun ammunition box. Your shotgun ammunition much match the gauge of your shotgun.

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My First Meeting As A New NRA Board Director

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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More Utah Women are Carrying Guns

More Utah Women are Carrying Guns By: Jen Jacobson from Good4Utah.com Chelsea Thurman never thought she'd need a gun to protect herself until she was sexually assaulted. "It's never one of those situations where it's going to be you until it is you and after that, I became very enthusiastic about…

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Female Gun Owners of the Wild West

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

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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Building Your Concealed Carry System

"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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How To Get Your Concealed Carry Permit

Each month, I seem to be getting more and more questions from women about how to obtain a permit to carry a concealed firearm. Whether it's for their own personal protection, their family's protection, or just for a little added peace of mind, an increasing number of women throughout the country are considering applying for a permit to carry a concealed gun. When it comes to how to get your concealed guns permit, the procedure is different for every state. Below is a little information to help you get started and apply for your CCW permit.

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About Concealed Carry Holsters For Women

Concealed carry for women is not as easy as it may seem. Finding concealed carry holsters for women, let alone any holster that will work on a woman's body can be a real challenge. Let's start with some wise words from a friend of mine. "Carrying a gun isn't supposed to be comfortable, it is supposed to be a comfort" - Clint Smith  Clint's quote above is very revealing and it is important to understand that concealed carry for a woman comes with some changes and some concessions.

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Concealed Carry For Women

Conceal and Carry, Concealed Carry, or CCW, is defined as the carrying of a handgun or other weapon in public in a concealed manner, either on one's person or in proximity. Concealed carry for women poses some important questions and challenges. Women have some unique challenges to effective and safe concealed carry such as: holster locations on our curvy bodies, a variety of clothing styles that can make concealed carry challenging and the way a woman lives out her life.

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The Concealed Carry Purse

The Concealed Carry Purse, people either love them or they hate them. To carry your firearm in a concealed carry purse is your decision to make and there is no right or wrong answer. What there is though, is what is recommended. You are an intelligent woman who can consider all of the information, the risks and the pro's and con's and make an intelligent decision for yourself if a concealed carry purse is right for you.

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Women and Holsters Infographic

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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Which Round For Self Defense

When we consider the choice of caliber for our concealed carry gun, we often stick to the well-known choices: .380, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 9 mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. All of these rounds have their pros and cons, and you will find people who will swear by one or the other. The .380 gives you a wide choice of extremely concealable auto-loaders with all different systems of operation. The .38 Special is the round of choice in the ever-popular S&W J-frame snub nose revolver, which has proven itself time and time again as both a primary sidearm and a backup or deep concealment piece.

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NRA Women Tips and Tactics Video Series by Carrie Lightfoot

Carrie Lightfoot Concealed Carry Tips & Tactics Video Series NRA Women has a full series of Tips and Tactics videos with Carrie Lightfoot, Owner of The Well Armed Woman. In this series, Carrie teaches on the following topics: finding the right concealed carry holster, how to get started with concealed…

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Top Selling Women’s Holsters of 2015

I have to say, I just love digging into numbers and stats and seeing the picture they paint. I think it can be very helpful to “see” what solutions others with similar concealed carry challenges are finding effective for their concealed carry. Just as with a firearm, there is no “Best Holster For A Woman”, There are just too many variables that can make one choice good for one woman, but not effective for another.

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3 Keys to Concealed Carry In The Summer

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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Concealed Carry in Winter

Video discussions on topics and issues important to women shooters. This episode discusses the challenges of concealed carry for women in the winter.

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Concealed Carry For Larger Women

Women have multiple challenges carrying a firearm. Many of those challenges are due to the curves and shorter waists of the female body. Concealed carry for larger women has some additional issues that only exacerbate the already challenging problem of finding holsters that can be worn comfortably, discreetly, safely and allow for effective access to the gun should the need arise.

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When You’ve Got To Go…. You’ve Got To Go!

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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Carrying A Round In the Chamber

We know to best defend ourselves and our loved ones we must be ready, equipped and know what to do if necessary. Winning and surviving is about having the edge in the fight, whether that is in time, equipment, skill, and perhaps even in luck. What an interesting topic this is. Take a moment and view the video first...

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4 Self Defense Tools That You Can Carry All The Time

I was recently talking to a man who was telling me the story about his black eye. He had been walking down a street in the early afternoon when two men came up behind him quickly and began to harass him. Before he knew it, he was clocked in the face and his wallet and phone were stolen. He goes on to tell me “I just wasn’t prepared, and I should have been.”

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Learning To Carry; Same Gun, Same Place, Everyday

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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Tips For Concealed Carry While Riding A Motorcycle

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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My Thoughts: Gun Laws and The 2A

  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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CPAC 2018 – The 2nd Amendment: 10 Years after Heller

The 2nd amendment at CPAC. I had the pleasure to speak on a panel at CPAC 2018 - The 2nd Amendment: 10 Years after Heller. The panel was led by Niger Innis and included myself, Willis Lee and Graham Hill. Check out more here: Guns & The Law – Overview

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TWAW DI-Adem AR-15 Rifle Wins Golden Bullseye Award

The Well Armed Woman/LWRCI DIADEM AR-15 Rifle has won the prestigious Golden Bullseye Women's Innovation Product of the Year Award! Each year, NRA Publications awards those who have created the industry’s best new products.  I can't tell you how proud I am. Proud of this outstanding rifle and proud to have been…

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Women in Shooting Sports on Rise in Ozarks

By Lexi Spivak, KY3/KSPR News SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/KSPR)  Women in Shooting Sports on the Rise in the Ozarks and according to the organization Shoot Like A Girl, new research on women’s participation in shooting sports shows significant increase from previous years. The organization conducted a study on participation of women in…

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Gun industry takes aim as more and more women carry

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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The Well Armed Woman informational meeting this Saturday

by JACOB MANN Frontiersman.com PALMER — Women in the Mat-Su may feel like the statistics of crime against them is unsettling, so some may want to learn how to better protect themselves. Self-defense and firearm training seem like some of the more prevalent trends with women seen rising across the…

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Tishomingo Gun Club for Women Only

By Danielle Kernkamp, KTEN News TISHOMINGO, Okla. -- Firearms are used more than two million times a year for personal protection. Some lawmakers want stricter gun laws; others believe in our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Whichever side you're on, gun sales are up, and it's men who are buying the…

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Women-only gun clubs are about ‘being prepared’

TACOMA, Wash. —  Every week, more and more women pick up a gun and learn how to shoot it for the first time. According to the Pew Research Foundation, one in five women report they own a gun. Veteran gun owners are helping rookies learn how to shoot and carry, through…

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Review: LWRCI Diadem AR-15

Article is from NRA Shooting Illustrated Guns come with stories. These stories create history, and history is being made with the first AR-15 built for women—per what women told engineers at LWRCI that they wanted in this type of popular rifle platform. The LWRCI Diadem is a limited-edition run of a direct-impingement…

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Organization brings women together, educating each other on firearms

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

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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More Women Empowering Themselves with Gun Ownership- WLVT TV

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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Cam’s Corner | Well-Armed Women

by Cam Edwards, Host, NRATV’s “Cam & Co.” - Wednesday, November 22, 2017 An organization of pro-gun women is doing incredible things in communities across the nation. This feature appears in the December '17 issue of NRA America’s 1st Freedom, one of the official journals of the National Rifle Association.   I recently…

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I received the call… Nomination to NRA Board

A few months ago, I received a call that Susan LaPierre would be nominating me as a candidate for the NRA Board of Directors.  After the initial surprise, I knew I needed time to consider this monumental opportunity carefully.  Subsequently, I spent weeks on thorough, prayerful, and critical thought and…

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Carrie Lightfoot For NRA Board Endorsements

I am very grateful to the amazing companies and outstanding individuals that have come forward in support of my campaign for election to the NRA Board of Directors. Their belief and faith in me is humbling.       Liberty Safe   Gunsite Academy          Crossbreed Holsters…

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Women’s Holster Talk – Lace Belly Band

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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Female Firepower: Women Take A New Role in Gun Sales

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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Do You Need A Gun? My Story

Only you can answer the question if you need a gun and it's not an easy question to answer. As women, this is a tough question for us to ask ourselves because it means facing our vulnerabilities. For our own peace of mind we tend to assure ourselves that; "people are good" or "my neighborhood is safe" or "I am always aware, I can prevent something from happening

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Could You Use It?

Your choice to carry and own a gun for self-protection says that you are willing to take the life of someone if necessary in order to save your life or the lives of those you love. This is a very significant statement that has very serious ramifications. We of course don't own a gun to "kill", we own a gun to "defend". Should that awful moment ever arise, could you use your gun on an attacker? You will have to answer this question for yourself.

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Do You Need A Gun For Self Defense?

There is no need for discussion. The fact is, we must protect ourselves from violent crime and our homes from invasion. Do you need a gun for self defense? I believe this is a question that every woman needs to ask herself and answer.

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Do You Need A Gun For Home Defense?

The decision to purchase a gun to defend your home, yourself and your loved ones is an important and serious one. Does a woman need a gun for home defense? Only you can make that decision. I can help with my 5 part series starting with Making The Decision Part…

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Do You Need A Shotgun for Home Defense?

Let's start with the shotgun. The shotgun has always been a favorite gun for home defense. A shotgun shoots multiple pellets from casings (shells) at a very high velocity. These pellets have excellent stopping power as they "spray" from the barrel, making it easier to hit your attacker. The shotgun…

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How Would You Handle These Two Scenarios?

From time to time, I am going to have some articles that throw out hypothetical situations that could happen while you’re carrying, and ask what you would do based on the information given. It’s always important to play through an entire scenario all the way to the end. If you want, walk through different steps that you may take, depending on what happens next. It’s all up to you. Many times, we stop at “I’d shoot the bad guy” and don’t go beyond that. Let’s change that each time a new scenario comes up. Play them out.

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Personal Protection In Your Home – Part 1

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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Personal Protection in Your Home – Part 2 – The Safe Room

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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Personal Protection In Your Home – Part 3

OK, ladies - your home is like a fortress and you have a safe room stocked and ready. Are you ready? I mean really ready to handle a home invasion? This is Part 3 in a series on protecting yourself in your home and today the discussion will be on being mentally prepared.

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Why Gun Rights Are Important to Amanda

I was always the woman who was afraid of guns, and couldn’t see why people felt the need to carry one. My husband carries, and has always wanted me to, but I was so terrified of the whole thing. But then I was out walking with my dog last fall, and we went to a nature trail area that I had never been to before..

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Discover Which States Stun Guns Are Legal In

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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Top Tips To Improve Your Cybersecurity As A Gun Owner

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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My Endorsers Share

  Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Gabby Franco Carol Craighead - Crossbreed Holsters Mike Christoff - Sticky Holsters Claudia Chisholm - Gun Toten Mama's Morgan Mills - NRA TV's "On Location" Host Liz Lazarus - Author "Free of Malace"  

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Do You Need A Handgun for Home Defense?

A handgun for home defense is generally less effective than a shotgun as their projectiles have less energy. Aim and accuracy become critical to successfully defending yourself because you can no rely on shotgun spray. however, they do have the benefit of being easier to maneuver with their smaller size.…

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Women’s Holster Talk – Compression Concealment Shorts

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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Women’s Holster Talk – Compression Tank Top Holster

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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The Truth About The TWAW Instructor Courses

  What are We Doing? I don't talk about our instructor certification courses much. However, I spent the last weekend with 15 more amazing women. These women show determination to push through whatever it takes to become the best firearms instructors they can be; I just can't resist. When I…

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2017 National Chapter Leader Conference

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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Women’s Holster Talk – The Sticky Holster

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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The Gun I Didn’t Have To Use

I'm Glad It Was There My dad taught me how to shoot his .357 magnum when I was 9 years old. I knew it wasn't a toy and never touched it. He kept it loaded in his nightstand. We lived out in the country and one night when I was…

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Shopping With My Mom

Typical of most days with my mother, I drove.  She's getting up there in her years and for me to take her places is just a little bit safer for everyone.  She's aware that have earned my concealed carry permit, that I carry a full-size XD .40 in a purse holster…

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Protect Yourself Against Holiday Crime

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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I feel unstoppable – Mehgan’s Story

Not every survival story involves surviving a violent attack, sometimes they are stories of overcoming other types of life threatening adversities. Here is such a story. In June of 2016 Richard and I were on our way to do some target practice. As we were turning left, an older gentleman was…

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Gun Scopes 101 – How To Use & Find The Best Scope

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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Defending Our Young

It's Primal Mothers are never more fierce than when protecting their young. This primal instinct is in all living creatures. The violent fight to the death response is fully acceptable and is the expected response in the animal kingdom when a mother's young are threatened. In the wild, predators lurk…

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Guns & Your Children

If you choose to keep a gun in your home, the safety of your children and the children that visit your home is your responsibility and only yours. Guns and your children is a subject you cannot avoid or postpone. If dealing with the issues of guns and children is not one you can take seriously and take the steps ne..

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Guns & Babies – Part 1 – Pre Pregnancy

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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Choosing The Right Gun For You- Part 1

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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Guns & Babies – Part 2 – The Pregnancy

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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Choosing the Right Gun For You – Part 2

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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Guns & Babies – Part 3 – After The Pregnancy

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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Choosing The Right Gun For You – Part 3

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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Choosing The Right Gun For You – Part 4

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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What Kind Of Handgun For Women

Sadly, the myth that women are somehow less able or too weak to shoot a powerful handgun exists; it exists in gun stores, on the web or anywhere a woman might go to purchase a firearm or perhaps even within her family or social circles. I was at a gun show and approached one of the vendors to look at the guns he had for sale.

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The Best Guns for Women

What is the best handgun for a woman to carry? Everyone wants to know. There has to be an answer to this question, doesn’t there? It seems like such a simple thing to ask.

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How A Semi-Automatic Gun Works

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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The Top 10 Guns Women Purchased in 2016

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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The Top 10 Guns Women Buy

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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6 Best Guns For Women With Arthritis

Shooting with arthritis is challenging. This article identifies the 6 best handguns for women with arthritis. If you’ve been living with arthritis, you understand better than most people how painful and difficult it can be to shoot and operate a firearm. This could put you at a significant disadvantage for…

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What Do You Need To Get As A New Shooter

What Do You Need? Well, that depends. It depends on what your primary purpose of owning a firearm is. EVERY gun owner needs the following: INSTRUCTION - quality instruction is necessary under all circumstances. Ideally this is not a loved one. Although well meaning, only a trained and experienced professio..

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Where To Go Buy Your Gun

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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Benefits of the AR-15 For Female Shooters

Are there benefits of the AR-15 For Female Shooters? The AR-15 is a firearm that, largely due to the fact that it has been repeatedly vilified by numerous major media outlets, has attracted a significant amount of controversy. As a result of this, many women who are new to the…

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Safe Storage Of Guns

Firearms don't hurt people sitting on a table, tucked in a drawer or in a glove compartment. Accidents happen when we are negligent in our care and storage of firearms and they are left loaded, unlocked and available to be mishandled. How we store our firearms is key. Where and how you store your firearm(s) should be a..

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The TWAW/LWRCI DI-ADEM AR-15 For Women: Frequently Asked Questions

Why would a woman want an AR-15? An AR-15 or MSR (Modern Sporting Rifle) is the most modular and popular rifle system for many reasons. Because the military has adopted this platform: the ammunition used is easily sourced, cost efficient, and performs well. Therefore, the parts availability is endless. This…

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The DI-ADEM: First AR Designed For Women, By Women

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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TWAW DI-ADEM – Built For Women, By Women

The first AR-15 built for women by women. 18 months in design with hundreds of The Well Armed Women across the country has created this truly unique rifle built by LWRCI. Read The Frequently Asked Questions Here    

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Shotgun Basics

The shotgun is unique in its ability to fire shells containing varying numbers of pellets, different sized shot and slugs. It is really quite a versatile defense tool that can be a lot of fun to train with.

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A Gun Owning Parents Pledge

Children and guns... For the educated and responsible gun owning parent, these are positive words. We think about the next generation we are raising who will fight to protect our Second Amendment rights. A generation that respects guns as the powerful tools they are. They know how to care for…

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The Well Armed Woman

The Well Armed Woman by W.H. "Chip" Gross - Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Are you a woman who has taken a concealed-carry course but still doesn’t feel quite confident in your firearms handling and shooting skills? Or maybe you’re a woman who has never even fired a handgun before but would…

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Fork in the Road – An Open Letter

To say I am grateful, is such an understatement. The support you all give to The Well Armed Woman, The TWAW Shooting Chapters and to me personally overwhelms me. Because of this, not a day goes by that I am not touched by my position. By the story of a…

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Two Stories

Susan LaPierre shared these with us at The Well Armed Woman National Leadership Conference last month. All I can say is that none of us will be the same. Two women, two very different outcomes. Both will have you on the edge of your seat and both will give you…

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Modern gun ownership exemplifies diversity

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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The Beretta 1301 Tactical Shotgun – An Unusual Review

Usually a firearm review is written by, well the reviewer. Usually by a gun writer for a specific publication or by an individual or shooter who has some experience with a variety of firearms. Well, this review is going to be completely different. Yes, I will share my personal thoughts…

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Hillary’s Enemies List: Carrie Lightfoot

From NRA America's First Freedom In response to a Democratic presidential debate question on Oct. 13, 2015, Hillary Clinton put the 5 million members of the NRA at the top of the list of enemies she is most proud of. This is unprecedented: On national television, a candidate for president…

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Upside Down

When I was younger, I was a competitive gymnast. I am feeling like I used to feel when doing a floor exercise routine or an uneven parallel bar routine: upside down with everything spinning around me. I don't put myself upside down or flip through the air anymore, (Which would not only…

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An Independence Day Message

Sadly, more terror attacks fill the airwaves and have us greatly concerned and pained to witness yet more unnecessary slaughter of innocent life. Our collective heart breaks for those lives lost and for the families and friends that are left behind in agony. I can only speak for myself, but…

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Michelle’s Story – The Well Armed Woman

I had a scare recently. We live in the country and I’ve hardly ever felt frightened, but one night near 10pm our dogs started barking and I heard the roar of a loud engine. I went out on the porch to see who it could possibly be that time of night. A truck came barreling down our lengthy driveway, all the way to the ho..

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The AR15 – The Facts – Infographic

AR Rife Facts: AR does not stand for "assault rifle" or "automatic rifle". AR stands for "ArmaLite Rifle" and is often called a Modern porting Rifle (MSR). AR's shoot one round with each trigger pull s it is not a fully automatic rifle as many believe.

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Friends, Fun and Firepower

Friends, Fun and Firepower is what happens when you get great friends together on a gorgeous spring day in the Arizona Southwest. Cheryl Todd of AZFirearms and Gun Freedom Radio, along with her husband Dan, made this day happen with their incredible variety of new and historic firearms!  In this video you will see…

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Breaking the Shot – Handgun 101 with Top Shot Chris Cheng

Chris Cheng teaches how to effectively break the shot Top Shot Champion Chris Cheng demonstrates for beginners how to bring all the shooting fundamentals together to effectively break the shot. Firearm instructors and experienced shooters are encouraged to watch and share these tips with newcomers to the shooting sports. Watch…

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A Pivotal Moment – A Mom’s Story

Three years ago, I was home alone with my five children piddling around in the kitchen. It was around 10:30pm. I had just brought the van in from the driveway as it was smoking so I gave it time to cool down before bringing it into the garage. Within minutes, I was stunned by a loud banging on the garage door that soun..

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Fashion & Firearms Concealed Carry Extravaganza

Published with permission from Women's Outdoor News Hundreds of women interested in concealed carry attended the Second Annual Fashion and Firearms … A Concealed Carry Extravaganza on Sat., March 5, at the Biltwell Event Center in Indianapolis. The event included nationally acclaimed speakers, self-defense demonstrations and a fashion show. Melody…

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It’s Time To Join-Up Ladies

SoIt's Time To Join Up! Why is it important to you to carry a gun? My guess is that many of you answer this question with something like this: To protect me against violence I refuse to be a victim To protect my children and my family I am my…

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The Well Armed Woman Honored With GLOCK 30th Anniversary Pistol

  Scottsdale, AZ – January 30, 2016 – The Well Armed Woman has been selected to receive a uniquely hand engraved limited-edition G17 Gen 4 pistol to celebrate GLOCK’s 30 years in the United States. Each of the thirty pistols has been uniquely engraved by one of five Master Engravers.…

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A New Year, A New You

Here we are, in the first days of the new year and while I take a few days to recuperate from the whopper of activity this past year has brought, the most outstanding thing that stands out to me isn't the huge numbers of women coming into the TWAW family…

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2015 Gun Rights Policy Conference – C-SPAN

C-SPAN - Gun Rights Policy Conference The Second Amendment Foundation and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms hosted the 30th annual Gun Rights Policy Conference aired on C-SPAN. Speakers included authors, bloggers, radio hosts, knife rights officials, and the owner of The Well Armed Woman, Carrie…

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If We Can Save Just One, It’ll Be Worth It

It was early one September morning, maybe 6:00 am, and I was walking my usual route to work. From door-to-door, it was less than a mile and a half and it was a great way to wake up and watch the sun rise. At 22 years old I was working as a prep-cook while I finished college and morning shifts were tough. My then-boy..

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Loading and Unloading – Kay Miculek – NSSF

Learn how to load and unload a gun in this collection of beginner target shooting tips with the helpful advice of Key Miculek in this video from the NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation) Read more on how to load and unload your gun. For a revolver, click here. For a…

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What to do

The atrocious terror attacks in Paris have me rattled. I must say that the cumulative effect current events is having on me is profound. Terrorism, the plague of political correctness, attacks on our Second Amendment rights, the US economy, the deterioration of our values as a country, lack of support for…

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Late Night Fill-up – Anna’s Story

I had run around to the corner store in the evening to get gas versus doing it in a rush to work the next morning. As I was standing there filling up, a younger latino (maybe early twenties) dude starts walking up after coming out from seemingly behind the neighboring tire store (which was closed). This was probably ar..

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Women empowered to protect themselves with firearms

Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2015 6:15 am By Christian Betancourt The Duncan Banner A shooting group for women. The Well Armed Woman, a national organization that empowers, equips and educates women about gun ownership and protection, started a chapter in Duncan and will meet Oct. 10 at the Firearms Solutions gun…

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The Well-Armed Woman Of Utah

By Crystal Couch A quick view of the statistics on violent crimes against women will make any female more appreciative of what a non-profit organization with chapters all over Utah has to offer. The Well-Armed Woman of Utah Jordan Valley Chapter helps to educate, equip and empower women in our community.…

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Club members have a blast while learning about guns

Shooting Club members have a blast while learning about guns By John Goodspeed    August 13, 2015 A boyfriend gave Michele Crippen a snub-nosed revolver because he thought she should have a firearm. But he wasn’t much of a teacher, and she didn’t become much of a shooter. About 15 years later,…

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The Well Armed Woman Awarded GLOCK’S Safety Ambassador Award 2015

. 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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Women’s Holster Talk – Uplula

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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Women’s Holster Talk – The Ulticlip

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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Is The Shooting Industry Getting It All Wrong?

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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Gun Range Etiquette

Republished with permission from our friends at Concealed Nation We recently posted an article dealing with gun shop etiquette and felt it would be a nice follow up to write about range etiquette as well. When dealing with firearms, there are things that each of us should be aware of as they have thei..

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The Well Armed Woman OWB Holster Makes Industry Top 10 Holsters of 2015

July 22nd, 2015 by Danielle Breteau The American Shooting Journal, their readers, writers, graphics artists, sales rep’s — pretty much anyone under the AMSJ family umbrella — work diligently to pick the “who’s who” in the yearly TOP 10 awards. This month HOLSTERS Due the immensity of the shooting world, it was a very tough…

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Hearing Protection For Women Shooters

Hearing protection is a neglected necessity. I see so many photos of women not wearing any ear protection and it has made me stop and wonder why. I believe it is the perceived inconvenience coupled with not having a full understanding of how important it is. Let's cover the basics first. Hearing pr..

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The Importance Of Practicing With Your Gun

We know to best defend ourselves and our loved ones we must be ready, equipped and know what to do if necessary. Winning and surviving is about having the edge in the fight, whether that is in time, equipment, skill, and perhaps even in luck. What an interesting topic this is. Take a moment and view the video first...

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Gun Training for Women

So, you've just bought your first gun and now it’s time to consider your training. The choices you make for your gun training is as important as the decision to own a gun. As with any important decision in life, it is important to do research on the subject ahead of time to arm yourself with the knowle..

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Loading & Unloading Your Gun – Revolver

Before loading any firearm, thoroughly read the owners manual for specific loading instructions for your firearm. Remember The Four Rules apply ALWAYS so keep them in force while loading and unloading your firearm. The Four Rules Are: All guns are always loaded. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are..

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Loading & Unloading Your Gun – Semi-Auto

Before loading any firearm, thoroughly read the owners manual for specific loading instructions for your firearm. Remember The Four Rules apply ALWAYS so keep them in force while loading and unloading your firearm. The Four Rules Are: All guns are always loaded. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are..

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Proper Gun Grip

Getting a proper grip on your gun is very important. Your gun must become an extension of your hand and arm as it replaces the finger in pointing at an object so proper gun grip is essential. Gun grip effects your sighting (aim), your balance, your ability to work the hammer (on a revolver) to pull the trigger, to work..

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Shooting Stance For Women

There are a number of shooting stances and certainly there are some strong opinions vouching for each! There are, however, some very important aspects of the shooting stance that are necessary for accuracy, speed and safety. I will discuss the variations below and you can adopt the appropriate stance for you. Don't get..

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Sighting Your Gun

Learning how to aim a handgun is one of the most basic skills you will learn when you first acquire your firearm. Properly aiming the handgun is not only a basic part of its normal use, but it is also a vital part of basic firearm safety. If you find yourself defending your life with a firearm, aiming should be a h..

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Trigger Pull Technique

Pulling the trigger on a gun is serious business, a skill that we must learn to do correctly and with the proper technique to be a safe and effective shooter. Here we will review trigger pull technique for the women shooter. Pulling the trigger on a revolver is typically very different than pulling the trigger on..

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Front Sight Focus – Chris Sajnog

This is an outstanding video by Chris Sajnog that will have lightbulbs going off over your head. Are the circles spinning? Now - take a look at the image below and focus, really focus on the front sight and see what happens! Watch the complete video and learn how ..

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The 100 Most Influential Pro-Gun Rights Advocates – Newsmax

The 100 Most Influential Pro-Gun Rights Advocates By John Blosser   |   Monday, 13 Jul 2015 02:04 PM Newsmax is out with our list of 2015's 100 Most Influential Pro-Gun Rights Advocates.  The Department of Justice is reportedly launching a "final assault" against gun owners with more than a dozen new gun-related regulations…

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How to Develop a Smooth Double-Action Pull

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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The Differences Between JHP, SWC, FMJ, +P And Others: What Do These Ammo Types Mean?

There are a lot of different types of bullets out there. In a self-defense situation, some bullets can give an advantage. With each ‘pro‘, there’s usually a ‘con‘. And in the bullet family tree, every round is related by at least a first or second cousin. In this article, we’ll go over a few of the different types of ammunition available. We can’t cover everyone, but we will try to cover the most common varieties.

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Clearing A Misfeed

Malfunctions can happen with all machines, and so it is with a gun. Learning the techniques to clear a misfeed in your gun and deal with them quickly and safely is very important. There are a number of causes for malfunctions with your gun. They can be caused by the ammunition not performing correctly, the gun itse..

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Racking The Slide Of Your Gun

Just words "Rack The Slide" can sound like fingernails scratching on a blackboard or can cause you to feel pain in your arthritic hands. This really doesn't have to be so, why because believe it or not it's not about strength and you don't need manly hands and arms to rack the slide effectively. It is all abo..

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Drawing Your Gun

Drawing your gun is directly connected to how you holster your gun. How to move through the draw depends entirely on where you draw your gun from. Your decision on how to conceal and carry your firearm is a very important one and there is a multitude of factors to consider when selecting your method. The clothing you w..

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Dry-fire Practice For The Woman Shooter

Practice is an important component of training. Dry-fire practice for the woman shooter is an important component of gun ownership. Dry-fire practice is an important part of safe gun handling and usage and practice is necessary if you plan on being successful in the event you find your self defending yourself or those ..

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The Importance of Scenario Based Training

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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Shooting Hygiene: How To Deal With Lead Exposure

Republished with permission from our friends at Concealed Nation Ingesting lead is a serious thing, and can cause numerous problems for people with constant exposure. As you’re likely aware, you come into contact with lead during every trip to the range. You even come into contact with it each time you hand..

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Here We Go Again. Get Ready!

Sadly, we see another tragedy with a gun and the horrendous loss of life at the hands of a sick and hateful person in Charleston SC. Before the family and friends could even wipe the tears from their cheeks, people in positions of influence, such as the media and politicians,…

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Group Aims To Make Women Feel At Home On The Range

Marybeth Crawford is an NRA certified instructor in multiple disciplines and a chief range safety officer. She also leads the local chapter of the Well Armed Woman – a national organization with over 200 chapters throughout the United States. While the group places an emphasis on firearm safety, the ability…

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The Well Armed Woman Launches Competitive Shooting Team

For Immediate Release The Well Armed Woman Launches Competitive Shooting Team Scottsdale, AZ  - June 17, 2015 – The Well Armed Woman has launched a competitive shooting team, sponsoring six ladies from across the country. The team consists of team captain, Karla Pohl, of Texas,  Beth Alcazar of Alabama, Beth…

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NSSF Summit

I have recently returned from Savannah GA and the 2015 NSSF Summit. The NSSF is the trade association for the firearms industry. It is here that the captains of the industry gather to discuss important issues and trends in the industry and look toward the future to work to grow and protect all aspects of the shooting sports.

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New Women’s Firearms Club Seeks to Empower Local Ladies

Northern Michigan's News Leader 5/19/15 By Samantha Radecki, Reporter With a firearm in hand -- this woman says she wants to help empower, equip and lead others. Tonight she held the first ever Well Armed Women meeting in Grand Traverse County. Her goal -- to educate Northern Michigan women about guns and…

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Meet The Shooters at TWAW Competitive Team

I am so exited to announce the formation of The Well Armed Woman Shooting Team! You may be wondering: "I thought TWAW was about empowering women for their personal protection?" Well you are right and that's exactly why we have formed the team! You see, nothing hones our defensive firearm skills better than competit..

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Finding Healing and Empowerment Through Tactical Training

By Autumn Parkin People often ask me why I feel the need to wear a gun every day. We live in a relatively safe community with a very low violent crime rate. I’m a mother to three small children. I’m married to a Marine. They don’t understand why I would feel so unsafe. My answer is long, but basically boils down to ..

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Dana Loesch – Truly A Well Armed Woman

I had the chance to sit down and talk with Dana Loesch following her book signing at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Nashville TN. I watched her sign hundreds of books, each one with a smile and a pose for photos. She had been on her feet for…

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Managing Recoil

This is a sample chapter on Managing Recoil from the Handguns 101 DVD from Armed Response Continue Learning How To Shoot A gun here: Making The Decision: Part 4 – How Do I Use A Gun?

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A Revelation

  I was very fortunate to be invited to participate in Beretta’s 1st Tactical Summit held at the elite Academi training facility in Moyock NC. Top gun industry writers from all over the country attended to get hands on training with the full line of Beretta tactical firearms. Just getting…

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Women get a bang out of shooting clubs

4/6/15 Herald Review TONY REID H&R Staff Writer ROCHESTER – Rachel Thomas is busy blowing big holes through the center of a paper target with her .45-caliber handgun. Standing just next door at the Siddens Indoor Shooting Range & Gunshop in Rochester, Lori Auffenorde isn't doing so well at first with a…

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Allie’s Story – Mom Shoots Intruder

It was a little after 10:30pm when I sat down to watch tv and do some writing. My husband (a police officer) had left for work about an hour or so before, and I had just put our two year daughter down for the night. It started with a rushed knock at the front door. I wasn't expecting anyone and I knew it wasn't ..

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The Well Armed Woman TODAY – It’s A Package Deal

Gun ownership is a package deal. There are a number of important things you take responsibility for when you are a gun owner. In this video, Carrie Lightfoot has a discussion about what it means to you. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos Are you ready to become…

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The Rise of the Well Armed Woman: Smart Girls Getting Smarter

Posted by Kathy King  on March 03, 2015  Last summer at the Smart Girl Summit in Atlanta, I was enjoying a fun afternoon at Quick Shot shooting range with our group of “Armed & Fabulous” Smart Girls, when I had the opportunity to briefly help someone who wanted to learn but was…

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Love Is In The Air

Yes, love is in the air this month. Valentines Day reminds us to demonstrate the love we have for the special people in our lives with a special card, the traditional heart shaped box of candy, perhaps even a piece of jewelry. I have seen images on the internet that speak…

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Special Report: Arming Yourself, Self-Defense Options for Women

MyFoxAL.com - FOX6 WBRC Birmingham, AL Posted: Feb 01, 2015 9:47 PM MSTUpdated: Feb 01, 2015 11:15 PM MST Shderia Thompson Annette Peagler PEARL, MS (Mississippi News Now) - In a society where women are now taking on many responsibilities, some unfortunately, lack the knowledge to protect themselves from danger. There are many…

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A Club For Women Who Share An Aim

On Friday night at the venerable Iroquois Rod and Gun Club, the targets hanging in the shooting range were pink, and one of the shooters wore a tiara. It was the monthly meeting of the Schenectady chapter of The Well Armed Woman, a national organization founded in 2012 by an…

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Well Armed Woman group gives back

Christmas is about giving, and in our little town giving can have a huge impact. Each year a Salvation Army Angel Tree is put up at Gordon’s IGA, ran by Lora Snow and the Kearny Fire Department who do an amazing job. Our great little town does its best to…

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Top Facebook Posts on TWAW for 2014

Top Facebook Posts on TWAW We have had quite a year on Facebook together haven't we? I thought it would be fun and interesting to look at the top Facebook post from each month throughout the year. Here we go... You can click on each image to see the full…

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Family in shock after US toddler shoots mom in Walmart – Daily Mail

By AFP PUBLISHED: 19:29 EST, 31 December 2014 | UPDATED: 19:29 EST, 31 December 2014 The accidental fatal shooting of a US woman by her own two-year-old son at a Walmart store has left her family devastated and again raised questions about gun safety in America. Veronica Rutledge was out shopping with her son and…

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5 Tips for Shopping For Your Well Armed Woman

Okay, so you promised yourself that this year would be different, right? The day after Christmas or Channuka last year, you vowed that you would start your shopping early and carefully select the best gifts for the amazing well-armed woman in your life. Now, the year has flown by all…

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What If It’s Someone You Know

I found out the hard way that it's not always a bad guy or a stranger that you may need protection from. A few years ago when I was in the process of a divorce, my now ex-husband broke into my house while I was asleep and attacked and tried to kill me. If I had had a gun beside my bed like I do now, I believe ..

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Armed woman says ‘It’s about protecting yourself’

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Being attacked by four men while working as an unarmed security guard, spending years in an abusive marriage, and then a burglary at her home taught Kim Bartlett a thing or two about staying safe. A gun, and knowing how to use it, is the answer for her. She has…

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Well-armed women make history with Piney Flats gun club

November 9th, 2014 12:25 am by TONY CASEY     If ever faced with a dangerous “fight or flight” situation, Kimberly Henderson-Clemens wants members of The Well Armed Woman Piney Flats Shooting Chapter to be able to react properly with a firearm. Henderson-Clemens, a proud member of the National Rifle Association who…

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Conference Reflections

As I process our first National Shooting Chapter Leader Conference held this past weekend in St. Louis, MO, although my head is spinning, a few very profound things are clear. 1. Our leaders are truly something special. This group of leaders is not just hundreds of women doing the same…

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2014 National Chapter Leader Conference Press Release

THE WELL ARMED WOMAN HOSTS ITS NATIONAL SHOOTING CHAPTER LEADER CONFERENCE IN ST. LOUIS MO St. Louis, MO – The country’s largest women’s shooting organization will hold its National Chapter Leader Conference Oct. 3-5, 2014 in St. Louis MO. With the number of women who own firearms for personal protection…

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Cleaning Day

On a beautiful sunny afternoon, three years ago, my life changed. It was weekly cleaning day and I had three cleaning ladies polishing my home from top to bottom. I, as was my usual habit, was in my home office working and trying to stay out of their way. The head housekeeper, Glend..

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Get Out of My Garage!

On a hot May day here in AZ 2014 I arrived home to an empty house around 1:45pm to unload my groceries after doing my weekly shopping. I was unloading groceries from the trunk of my car and taking them inside to my kitchen. After about my second trip in and out, I came out of the door that leads into my garage. I was “..

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Group offers women chance to learn about guns

Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2014 11:45 pm | Updated: 11:00 am, Fri Sep 12, 2014. By Kelly Cannon Sitting in folding chairs at long, thin tables, a group of women gather in a small classroom. They talk, laugh and listen to each other. Their ages range, but most are over 40. They wear…

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Sexualization of Women & Guns – TWAW Today

Video discussions on topics and issues important to women shooters. This episode discusses the sexualization of women and guns. Subscribe to our YouTube channel Read Next: Breaking the Bondage of Fear: One Woman at a Time

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Known for Firearms, Promotes Self Defense

Updated: Tuesday, August 5 2014, 11:37 PM EDT NEWTOWN, Ohio (Angela Ingram) -- A group that trains with firearms puts down guns and picks up different self-defense techniques.      "The Well-Armed Woman" put on a survival workshop Tuesday night.  It's a group usually known for firearms, specifically training women.  But…

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About Concealment – Part 1

Mass shootings in the U.S., among other things, have left many people feeling uncertain about safety in our country. A new report released on July 9th from the Crime Prevention Research Center reveals that 11.1 million Americans hold concealed carry permits - up from an estimated 4.6 million in 2007.…

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A Change of Mindset

Guns weren't part of my upbringing and crime wasn't something I had ever been particularly concerned with. The only self-defense I recall learning was "don't talk to strangers." The first time I was raped, I didn't tell anyone because I was ashamed. The anger at the injustice was devastating, and I ended up going down ..

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Chapter Leader National Conference Sponsors & Opportunities

The Well Armed Woman Shooting Chapter program is the premier women’s shooting chapter network in the country. With over 188 chapters in 43 states we are on the front lines, meeting, networking and empowering thousands of American women shooters. We would like to invite you to be a partner in this event…

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Letting women know, ‘yes women can shoot’

BY ANNA PHILLIPS Special to Sauk Valley Media STERLING – It’s a club for modern-day Annie Oakleys, and it’s come to the Sauk Valley. What is this Club? The Well Armed Woman is a national gun club that caters to the growing number of female shooters who are new to…

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More Girls Getting Guns in Arkansas

07/25/2014 09:40 PM 07/25/2014 11:29 PM AROUND ARKANSAS-- According to a study by the Violence Policy Center, a woman in the U.S. is far more likely to be the victim of a handgun than to use a handgun in a justifiable homicide. Across the Natural State, more and more women…

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More women embracing guns, training programs

KOAA- The face of a billion dollar industry is changing. More women are buying guns than ever before. Market research shows they are the fastest growing clientele and the industry is taking notice. 50 years ago, Dakota Rogers had an incident. She felt like her safety was in jeopardy. "I…

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Training Women To Train Women

It is no longer a news flash - women have been and are coming to the world of firearms in huge numbers and with passion. Ranges and firearm training schools are flooded with these feminine firearm freshmen eager to learn everything there is to know about guns and how to use them safely and effectively. At The Well Arme..

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Women look for unique places to carry concealed guns

  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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How Women Are Concealing Firearms in Some Interesting New Ways

Jun. 23, 2014 1:16pm Zach Noble As the number of women holding concealed carry permits surges, ladies are confronting a problem: where should they actually conceal and carry their guns? Nearly 67,000 Texas women obtained concealed carry permits in 2013, WFAA-TV reported, and many are finding existing holster options insufficient. “Most…

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Gun-toting women look for best places to conceal pistols

USA TODAY Jason Wheeler, WFAA-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas1:46 p.m. EDT June 23, 2014 ARGYLE, Texas — Women have about a quarter of the concealed carry handgun licenses in Texas, but unlike men, they often face a problem of where to conceal. A purse is an obvious choice, but a gun isn't…

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Women and Guns: CCW Numbers Growing in Hamilton County

Updated: Tuesday, June 3 2014, 06:53 PM EDT HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio (Rich Jaffe) -- Thanks largely to women who want to carry guns, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office expects to set a record for the number of concealed carry licenses issued this year. Do instructors change their classes to accommodate…

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A True Story About Home Invasion: Would You Be Ready?

By Susan M. Gonzalez My husband occasionally hunted and had guns in our home. I was scared of guns because I had never been taught much about them. Through the years, anytime that my husband was going to be gone overnight he would pull out a handgun and show me what to do in c..

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Gun Toting Girls

  (KUTV) A group of women are packing some serious heat and they say it's all about safety. They are members of the organization named The Well-Armed Women. On the second Tuesday of every month you will find Tiffany Dvorak, 39, and Sandra Shumway, 31, at the shooting range. In…

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Well Armed Woman targets female gun ownership, safety

Susan Brenner may have Disney princess stickers on her ear muffs, but she’s not shy about shooting. The NRA-certified range safety officer wants to empower women who might be intimidated by the male-dominated gun culture and has established a local chapter of the national Well Armed Woman group. “It’s turning…

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Pistol Functions with Il Ling New

Pistol tips to help beginning handgun shooters acquire the confidence they need to handle their firearm. This video reviews most of the basic elements found on today's pistol with Gunsite Range Master Il Ling New.

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Trigger Control with Il Ling

Pistol tips to help beginning handgun shooters acquire the confidence they need to handle their firearm. Gunsite Range Master Il Ling New demonstrates the importance of trigger control.

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An Empowered Survivor

To share my story I have to go back and revisit a night of terror that lives only now in my nightmares. It was a night that took away my choices and left me hopeless, as I powerlessly fell into the blinding terror of what happened that cold, dark night, changing everything.. I was fresh out of Law Enforcement traini..

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Pistol-packing Utah women better shots than men?

BRIGHAM CITY -- Ever-increasing numbers of women are apparently taking up arms and want to do so with other women, say those affiliated with the Box Elder County chapter of The Well Armed Woman Inc., a national organization devoted to meeting female firearm needs. "We feel more comfortable opening up…

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Be A Survivor, Not A Victim

I was once told I was an extremist for carrying concealed; nothing was going to ever happen, and, what on earth could I possibly fear anyway? My answer to that person was "Absolutely nothing!" Have you ever been told you are over-dramatic for carrying a firearm, or looked at strangely as if you are paranoid for doing s..

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Well Armed Woman’ Group Expands In Spartanburg

WSPA SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. -The Well Armed Women group is expanding in the Upstate with a new Spartanburg County chapter. They meet every third Thursday of each month at the Firing Line to educate and empower women on how to defend themselves. "Once you have the proper training and you're…

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Women Bond During Gun Club

FAIRBORN-- Women in the Miami Valley (Dayton) are finding a new and surprising place for a little girl time. Female gun owners are connecting on social media, and bonding at local gun ranges. The club is called "The Well Armed Woman." They formed in February of 2013 and in just…

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More Women Taking Up Arms In Defense

  Posted: Feb 18, 2014 4:17 PM MSTUpdated: Feb 18, 2014 4:18 PM MST By Ashley Knight No longer is the face of gun ownership just a middle-aged white man. The demographics of gun owners are changing to include women. According to the latest statistics, the percentage of American women who own…

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Well Armed Woman in Cincinnati

Updated: Monday, February 17 2014, 11:30 PM EST CINCINNATI (Angela Ingram) -- Ladies are picking up guns and heading to the range to be part of a field that's widely dominated by men. The "Well-Armed Women" is an all-female group that started about a year ago.  Now there's a chapter…

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My Sister’s Story

Sadly, this is not a story of survival, but one of tragedy. It was shared in the hopes that it will never happen again and that we can all work together to change "Gun Free Zones" into "Guns Save Lives Zones" My sister divorced her husband because of his physical and drug abuse. She got a restraining o..

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Top Shot shooter teaches Greenville ladies firearm skills

FOX Carolina 21 GREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) - International competitive shooter, former Olympian and the History Channel's Top Shot star Gabby Franco brought her firearm skills to Greenville Monday. Franco hosted multiple women's only classes, teaching small groups at Sharpshooters in Greenville firearm safety and skills to improve their aim. She says the…

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Women’s Concealed Carry Fashion Show

WOMEN'S CONCEALED CARRY FASHION SHOW Buy tickets or become a vendor here: "THE ULTIMATE FASHION ACCESSORY IS THE ONE THAT KEEPS YOU ALIVE!" Tricia's Story, Have you ever felt like a fish out of water?  Well, if you are a woman with a gun who lives in New York State…

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Never Leave Home Without It

I have been trained and raised in handgun use since I was extremely young. My dad was special forces in the military, and now has been a police officer for over 20 years. It was very important to him that my sister and I were trained and protected from an early age. When I turned 16 my dad gave me my first handgun, a 9..

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More Oklahoma residents seeking gun permits

  Reported by: Lynn Casey More than 60,000 hand gun permits were issued in Oklahoma just last year. That's more than double the number of licenses issued two years ago. FOX23 went to the 2A Shooting Range and spoke with a group of women who are always armed. They call…

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Morris women hit the target

RANDOLPH — Michelle Franzoni stepped up to the shooting range portal with her case, which had the word “Glock” bedazzled on the front in pink. Inside was her pink and zebra-striped 9mm firearm. “It’s less intimidating that way,” said Franzoni, 35, of Mendham Township. Less intimidating was one of the…

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What I learned this year

I know you hear it all the time, everyone is saying it this time of year but this time it’s REALLY true. This year has flown by!! So much has happened and I need to take some time to process it all in my head. One good way for me…

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Orian’s Momma

Let me begin by saying I was raised on a farm and in a family of firearm enthusiats. At a very early age I was taught gun safety, technique, and operation. My respect of a firearm and its ability to take a life with one pull of the trigger is absolute. I received my 9mm after I became a mother. I applied for my permit ..

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Concealed Couture: More Women Packing Heat

Concealed Couture: More Women Packing Heat Posted: Oct 23, 2013 2:23 PM MSTUpdated: Nov 18, 2013 4:00 PM MST By WSPA Staff - email SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. - Women carry their lives in their purses. Now more women are packing something else in their pocketbooks, they say could save their lives. The South…

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Finally…Ammunition Demystified

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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Women and Guns – Another Household Tool

by Home Defense Gun Staffer Cindy Why Women Should Not Be Afraid to Handle Guns Women and guns are not a bad or even an unusual combination. Women are frequently taught to use appliances such as stoves, microwave ovens, convection ovens, curling irons, irons, sewing machines, and other household items…

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Conway gun store helps empower women shooters

Conway gun store helps empower women shooters Posted: Nov 19, 2013 4:42 PM MSTUpdated: Nov 19, 2013 4:42 PM MST By Kelsey Riggs - CONWAY, S.C. - The Gun Store in Conway has two new programs to help more women get involved in shooting. Employee at The Gun Store in Conway said…

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Black Friday Scare

It the was morning of Black Friday and I finally had a day off from my new job. My dogs (shepherds) began barking like crazy about 4:30 AM. We have a lot of deer that use the dry creek bed behind me as a highway so I dismissed their barking. Then I heard a voice. I had left my exterior lights on and ..

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The Well Armed Woman TODAY – Holiday Gift Shopping

Holiday gift shopping for the gun loving woman in your world can be tough. In this video, we discuss the challenges of gift shopping for your Well Armed Woman and some tips for gifts for men too.  Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel Looking for gifts for The Well Armed…

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Armed and Fabulous

CREATED May. 15, 2013 - UPDATED: May. 17, 2013 TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - Armed and fabulous. Females are flocking to firearms and the industry is trying to keep up, bra holsters and all. "It's so much harder for a women to carry a gun concealed than it is for a man."…

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Giving guns a shot: women and firearms

By: Tricia Harte - Email Posted: Tue 6:16 PM, Nov 12, 2013 Record levels of women are picking up rifles, shotguns and handguns. But the women behind the magazines and barrels aren’t your stereotypical gunslingers; instead they’re moms, doctors, lawyers and secretaries. The one thing they have in common is…

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The Well Armed Woman Comes To Sumter

Eastover, SC (WLTX) -- The best way to start an organization is with a bang. "Hey, women want to shoot too," Debbie Brown said. In Sumter, this group of women keep their nails painted and their guns loaded. "It is fun, I enjoy it immensely because it's almost like a stress…

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Lady shooters make South Carolina history

FOX Carolina 21 Posted: Nov 18, 2013 9:34 PM MST Updated: Nov 19, 2013 4:29 AM MST By Nikki Davidson GREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) - The number of women looking to pack heat and get their concealed weapons permits in South Carolina is on the rise, and a national gun group is now growing…

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The Well Armed Woman’ shooting club quick on drawing numbers

WDRB 41 Louisville News LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The name of the organization sounds like a new western movie: "The Well Armed Woman." Instead, it's a real-life national gun club made up exclusively of women. And the popularity and attendance at the Louisville chapter meetings have doubled since the women began meeting in April.…

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Judy’s Story

After working in the ER for several months, the “frequent flyers” were becoming a problem for my husband. While the other providers were willing to feed these addicted individuals, my husband is a stickler when it comes to the law and after sending several of them to jail, (on more than one occasion), they began ..

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Michigan Outdoors TV

Published on Oct 17, 2013 This week we start with a very exciting bear hunt, we also stop in and see what the "Well Armed Women" are all about, plus we join some kids in the UP learning about the outdoors. We end the show with a new product on the…

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Women’s Holster Talk – Ankle Holsters

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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Pretty Guns

I've been seeing a number of pretty guns lately. Some of our Facebook fans and customers are sending in photos of their guns that they've adorned with a variety of new accessories, finishes, and coatings. Some are even dressed up with rhinestones! As I share them publicly on our Facebook page, it's…

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Well Armed Women’ Take Aim In Tulsa

NewsOn6.com - Tulsa, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports - KOTV.com | 'Well Armed Women' Take Aim In Tulsa Posted: Oct 07, 2013 7:33 PM MSTUpdated: Oct 08, 2013 8:03 AM MST Tess Maune, News On 6 TULSA, Oklahoma - A group of Green Country women is taking aim at self…

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New shooting club for women in southeastern Michigan

Marie MacMillan Detroit Gun Rights Examiner Oct. 8th. A new shooting club is forming in southeastern Michigan for women that like to shoot or are interested in learning. The Well Armed Woman currently has about 121 women's shooting chapters across the U.S. The new southeastern Michigan chapter is sponsored by Close…

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The Man I Might Have Killed

By Susan Callaway Certified NRA instructor for handguns, self defense, CRSO The dedication page of my new book reads: To the man I had to shoot to save my life. Yes, you read it right. I've already had to shoot a man in self defense. Here's the story. In 1982 I was living alone at the ..

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Brevard’s well-armed women hone skills

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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Group caters to rising number of well-armed women- USA Today

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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TR’s Story

I lived just on the edge of downtown Fort Worth Texas. I was the manager of 3 apartment houses and lived in one of them. One of my tenants from another house had a visitor that had been released on parole just 2 1/2 weeks earlier. He decided to get high, drunk or a combination of both and decide..

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Guns & The Law – Overview

As I am not a lawyer or capable of keeping current on the laws in all states, I will use links to the Bureau of ATF (Alcoholic, Tobacco and Firearms), the NRA and other sites that are very reliable and current. It is your responsibility to utilize these links and the information they provide to fully understand the leg..

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Orlando-area mom overcomes fear of guns

By Kris Hey, Orlando Sentinel 2:21 p.m. EDT, September 14, 2013 I stood in front of the firing-range target, holding a black 9mm Glock with trembling hands. I couldn't load the bullets or place the magazine in the semi-automatic pistol without my husband's help. I thought if I dropped just one bullet,…

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More Tennessee Women Going Armed, Carry Permits Increase

Watch Video More women are packing heat in Tennessee, according to numbers released Thursday at the Tennessee Department of Public Safety. Carry permits issued to women have gone up over 55 percent since 2008, officials said. A lot of women taking defensive classes or beginner's gun classes said they don't…

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The Basics of Reloading for Women

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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Guns & The Law – Using Your Gun For Defense

Private citizens may use deadly force in certain circumstances in self-defense. The rules governing the use of deadly force for police officers are different from those for citizens. In most jurisdictions, the use of deadly force is justified only under conditions of extreme necessity as a last resort, when all less..

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Straight Shooters: Well Armed Woman

A paper target hangs 21 feet in the distance as Michelle Carpenter grips her handgun, takes aim and shoots. This is only her second visit to the shooting range, and she hits the bull’s-eye. The bang is deafening, and the shells come flying out, but she has ear protection to…

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Idaho’s New Gun Law

By Patty Hutchens If you already have a concealed weapons permit or are interested in obtaining one, you need to be educated on the recent changes in Idaho. As of July 1st, there are now two different types of concealed weapons permits one can obtain in the state of Idaho…

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Gun Safety From Other Secondary Dangers

While a guns primary danger lies in the discharge of ammunition, there are other secondary dangers in which a gun may be detrimental to the health of the handler and bystanders. Gun safety rules will also apply to dealing with these secondary dangers of guns. Danger To Hearing From Noise When a gun is di..

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THE WELL ARMED WOMAN … GUNS AREN’T JUST FOR BOYS

By Jamie Ramsey Special to Copper Area News You may have heard of something called “The Well Armed Woman” and wondered exactly what it was all about. They have been holding local meetings in Kearny for the past several months and have 22 members. There are 94 active chapters across…

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Tips For Traveling With Your Firearm by Land and Air

Republished with permission from our friends at Concealed Nation To most avid concealed carriers, traveling with your firearm can be an annoying and troublesome task when crossing State lines. Most career carriers have the necessary permits to travel to and through most States without worry. However, for th..

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Gun Glossary For Women Shooters: A-C

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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Peggy’s Story

Peggy's Story When Gary Miller was 11 years old he beat his step-father with a brick. He was committed to the California Youth Authority until he was released at the age of 16. He then began a career of burglary and car theft, serving his first prison sentence before the year was ov..

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Guns & The Law – Purchasing

Under federal law, new firearms may only be sold by businesses which possess a Federal Firearms License (FFL), and are known as FFL Dealers. There are multiple legal ways to purchase a gun. Gun Store Although FFL dealers are licensed by the federal government, they are also subject to many local laws and regulati..

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Lead & The Shooting Range

Little do you know, but this insidious heavy metal found in ranges everywhere may be slowly killing you. ​-By Wm. Lane M. Robson, MD Dr. Lane Robson is the Director of Pediatric Nephrology at The Children's Hospital, Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, South Carolina. He is a member of The Greenville Gun Club a..

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The Well Armed Woman TODAY – Round In The Chamber

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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Don’t Rely on a Candy Bar: Why Women Runners Should Carry a Weapon

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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The Well Armed Woman TODAY – Being Prepared

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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You know you’re a Well Armed Woman When…

Yes, another Jeff Foxworthy takes off, but I just couldn't resist. The responses to this “fill in the blank” astonished me. Most made me laugh out loud while others made me realize just how significant it is to be A Well Armed Woman. There were hundreds and hundreds of responses…

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Organization offers gun training exclusively to women

FOX 13 News Salt Lake City Posted on: 10:15 pm, June 16, 2013, by Mark Green and Gene Kennedy DAVIS COUNTY, Utah – More women are arming themselves than ever before, and a new group of well-armed women has come together in Davis County. The group is a local branch of a national…

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The Well Armed Woman TODAY – Summer Carry

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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Well Armed Woman members receive tactical firearm training

  News 12 X11 CBS By: Helen Headlee Updated: Sat 11:03 PM, May 18, 2013 Members of the north Dallas chapter of The Well Armed Woman are taking tactical training. And their target? "I'm trying to become more comfortable handling a firearm," said Sandy Murphy, who attended the training. "I want to…

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Women Packing Heat

Cassandra Duvall CREATED May. 13, 2013 Green Bay, WI -- It's a nationwide movement that Wisconsin women are taking part in, arming themselves with guns. They’re doing it in groups, or as individuals for a number of reasons, even as the gun debate in America heats up. Women we spoke…

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NBC 26 Special Report: Women Packing Heat

Green Bay, WI -- It's a nationwide movement that Wisconsin women are taking part in, arming themselves with guns. They’re doing it in groups, or as individuals for a number of reasons, even as the gun debate in America heats up. Women we spoke with say its empowering, a confidence…

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Women’s Holster Talk – Magnetic Holster

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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Well armed women start blossoming on Central Whidbey

NATHAN WHALEN,  Whidbey Examiner Staff posted May 9, 2013 at 2:10 PM Three gun enthusiasts are forming a group on Central Whidbey Island to provide a supportive, encouraging environment for women interested in learning every aspect of shooting. The Well Armed Woman Whidbey Island Chapter is looking for members. The group is holding its…

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Taking The Fear Out Of Firearms

TAKING THE FEAR OUT OF FIREARMS By Lydia GehringLiving Editor Published: May 5, 2013 4:00AM Guns make me skittish. They always have. I grew up around them. My dad used to try his best to bring home at least one deer each hunting season and find some fancy way for my mom,…

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Women is helping women join the world of gun ownership

                            TMJ4 NBC Courtny Gerris CREATED May. 3, 2013 MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin women are arming themselves. It's part of a nationwide movement that has women coming together over guns, and all of this is happening at the…

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Women-only gun club opens in Cherokee County

CBS Atlanta News CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA (CBS ATLANTA) - Gun sales are rising, and according to industry experts, it is women who are buying firearms at an increasing rate. "Women are the fastest growing group of gun owners and newer shooters world wide," said Joni Gommo. Gommo is the president…

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Women’s Shooting Group Comes to Apple Valley

Woman's shooting group coming to AV April 16, 2013 8:49 PM Sarah Batcha, Staff Writer APPLE VALLEY • A new chapter of the Well Armed Woman's shooting group will be coming to Apple Valley soon, according to a news release. Local gun enthusiast Patricia Johnson will spearhead the Apple Valley…

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Oklahomans Train To Become ‘Well-Armed Women

NewsOn6.com - Tulsa, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports - KOTV.com | NewsOn6 Posted: Apr 14, 2013 6:55 PM MSTUpdated: Apr 15, 2013 8:59 AM MST Grant Sloan, LOCUST GROVE, Oklahoma - A Green Country group plans to be armed and ready in a moment of crisis. They're part of a…

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How sweet it is; gun owners come to LG

April 13, 2013 The Times - Staff Writer Cydney Baron Women in northeast Oklahoma are locked and loaded. Kara Gage and Dee Page are co-founders of the Northeast Oklahoma chapter of The Well Armed Woman. Their chapter, called Sweet Shot, is based in Tahlequah. The Well Armed Woman was founded by…

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Local woman starts chapter of The Well Armed Woman

By Justin McClelland Contributing Writer Dayton Daily News Posted: 12:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013 BROOKVILLE — A local woman is spearheading a group designed to help women feel more at ease with learning about and safely handling firearms. Becky Frame, of Brookville, has started the local chapter of The Well…

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Firearm School For Women

Read the original story here. Reported by: Dontaye Carter Updated: 3/228:53 am Published: 3/21 5:35 pm   FOX 23 More and more women are buying guns to protect themselves. Recently, Well Armed-Woman, a group out of Arizona offering gun training to women by women, started expanding their chapters across the U.S.…

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The Well-Armed Woman Opening West Michigan Chapter

03/27/13  by  Mitch Fick FOX 17 West Michigan   HOLLAND, Mich. — Gina Wesseldyke lines up her gun range target and fires. “Not all of us are sitting on our sewing machines or crocheting,” she says, a spokeswoman for a new age of femininity. “Some of us like to shoot guns.”…

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Women’s Gun Group Organizes in Texoma

  News12 KX11 By: Morgan Downing Updated: Fri 10:51 PM, Mar 15, 2013 SHERMAN, TX -- A new women's gun group has started up in North Texas, and they met for the first time Friday night in Sherman. The women we spoke with tonight were all there to improve their gun…

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A Call To Arms – Tahlequah Daily Press

Tahlequah Daily Press March 18, 2013 By ROB W. ANDERSON TAHLEQUAH — More and more, women are fulfilling roles once deemed appropriate only for men, whether it’s becoming the chief executive officer of a multi-million dollar company, or serving as the disciplinarian for children in the home. Single mothers especially…

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Common Mistakes In Gun Terminology

by Garry James • March 7, 2012 • I'm constantly getting questions about what various gun terms mean. Even those individuals who have been in the sport for a good period of time occasionally slip up and out of ignorance or, sometimes expediency, slip in a wrong description or definition.…

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A Call To Women Gun Owners

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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After Obama re-election, gun owners clinging to Second Amendment

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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Do You Get A Kick Out Of Shooting

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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Going Through The Change

I suppose I could be writing about the change of seasons as we all are invigorated by the crisp weather and the changing leaves. Or, I could even be writing about THE CHANGE. You know the change that involves hormones and hot flashes!  No, I won’t go there, not today. …

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Are You Ready?

Election season is deeply upon us. Sadly with that comes quite a bit of dirty politics, annoying ads and an endless onslaught of phone calls! It is quite easy to “tune out” and just go MIA from heated conversations and the stress of hearing all of the doom and gloom…

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A Story of Survival

Earlier this year, I interviewed a reader of The Well-Armed Woman blog about a situation where she was required to use her gun in self-defense. The kind of situation in which any of us could find ourselves. We have changed her name and some of the details to protect her identity. Please share your thoughts..

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My Story

I was 24, my husband was deployed in Iraq. He comes from a well armed hunting family from Nebraska, so before he left he bought a high point 45 pistol for me, I was told to keep it under my bed. My little sister and her 9 month old son were staying with me, and one night we woke up to my kitchen and ..

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Parking Lot Horror

I had gone alone to Target and I parked "out" a bit as I always do, and down the center aisle right in front of the door. I tried to make sure there were no vans or SUV's next to me. I scouted the parking lot for potential dangerous situations, made a mental note of two guys milling around between the door to Targ..

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Protected by a gun, that I thought I didn’t need

I was protected by a gun, that I thought I didn't need, but was made to carry by my husband. I worked in the city and traveled 37 miles each way from home. I was picking up one of my employees at his apartment complex while his vehicle was in the shop. One morning around 6 a.m., it was still dark when..

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Women’s Stories of Survival

Below are some women's stories of self defense with a gun. Women who found themselves in very scary life threatening situations. They lived to share their stories because they were Well Armed Women; Empowered, Smart & Strong. If you know of a story, or have one yourself please share it with us. Email..

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Our New Home

Back in 1994 I had moved to our new home with our 2 daughters and hubby was to join us in a year after he retired from the Navy. I was never afraid without him as I had to go 6 months or more at times while he was on deployments, so I was used to it. One day, the girls and I went out shopping and I always locked our do..

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My Defensive Handgun Training at Thunder Ranch

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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Understanding Mindset – NSSF

Learn from Charlie McNeese, rangemaster at Gunsite, how having the right mindset plays a critically important role in being prepared for and avoiding dangerous confrontations. (NSSF Video)

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Beginner Carry School – Concealed Carry Purses

Gunsite Academy  Range Master Instructor Il Ling New and Ruger's Lori Petoske team up once again to bring you a new series of videos focusing on concealed carry for women. This episode demonstrates how to carry/conceal a gun in your purse, and how to draw from it.

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Whatever Men Can Do

Written by Mary McDonald.. Guest Contributor Whatever men can do. . . This past weekend, my neighbors were having a little family barbeque and invited my son and I over.  Kind of a welcome back home for a woman that was working out of town for a couple of months. …

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Gun Glossary For Women Shooters: D-H

DECOCKER - On double-action semi-automatic firearms, a lever that mechanically lowers the hammer without firing the gun. DELAYED BLOWBACK - A self-loading firearm whose breechblock and barrel are not positively locked together, but which incorporates a mechanism which initially restricts the breechblock from moving when fired, delaying its opening.

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Women’s Holster Talk – Thigh Holster

Carrie Lightfoot, owner of The Well Armed Woman demonstrates and talks about The Well Armed Woman thigh holster. Also available - Thigh Holster Compression Shorts Subscribe to The Well Armed Woman Youtube channel

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The Battle of the Bulge

General George Patton No, not the major German offensive, launched toward the end of World War II, but the daily battle of women all over the U.S. trying desperately to discreetly carry their firearms. The majority of women prefer on body carry but find it so difficult at times, the…

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A Well Armed Woman’s Independence Day

As Well Armed Women we enjoy our own personal form of Independence Day each and every day! By taking responsibility of our personal self defense, we gain a sense of independence which is both physical as well as emotional. Physically, we are equipped and trained to carry and use a…

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Beginner Carry School – Proper Grip

Pistol tips to help beginning handgun shooters acquire the confidence they need to handle their firearm. Gunsite Range Master Il Ling New shows you how to get a positive grip on your gun.

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Daddy’s Little Girl

Have you ever wondered where all of these women shooters are coming from? They are everywhere; At the range, at gun stores and they are even going to gun shows! It’s like they are crawling out of the woodwork. Even the color and shape of gun gear is changing because…

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The Truth

A recent post on The Well Armed Woman Facebook page on “Why we carry a firearm” created quite a stir and evoked an awesome amount of passion. One word kept smacking me in the face. That word was TRUTH. What frustrates the law-abiding, good American citizen is the avoidance and…

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Impressions of a Gun Show Virgin

Here are some simple impressions and a few questions from a gun show virgin: There are not too many women at gun shows.... Yet! I didn’t get strange looks for walking around with a gun on my hip. I did get curious looks for being a woman cruising the aisles.…

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Cars and Compassion

How far from reality is the characterization that all large companies are only about the money and  that somehow, people of influence have only attained that position at the expense of others. I believe that, for many, it is the other way around. That a company’s commitment to “do good…

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What is a Well Armed Woman

At The Well Armed Woman, it's all about accomplishing the "Three Es:" To Educate, to Equip and to Empower women. Anything that falls into these Es is why it exists and what it's about. I started TheWellArmedWoman.com because there was nothing like it when I was considering a gun. No single resource that had everything…

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Beginner Carry School – Introduction

Gunsite Range Master Instructor Il Ling New and Ruger's Lori Petoske team up once again to bring series of tips introduces the new gun handler to the world of pocket-sized pistols and how to handle them in their day-to-day routine.

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The Problem With Women

Women have issues. Yes we do. No... not those. Women have some challenges that make it uniquely difficult for them to simply buy a gun and jump in to gun ownership. Here are a few of them. Perhaps you can relate or better yet - perhaps you can help. ISSUE…

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Eat Your Vegetables

“I don't want any vegetables, thank you. I paid for the cow to eat them for me.” Doug Coupland "Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon." Doug Larson I have noticed something very interesting. I post a photo on Facebook of a…

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Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

Ahh, a new relationship. The excitement, the long talks, spending as much time together as you possibly can. These things are all part of any new significant relationship. You explore each other, learn everything you can about the other and eventually know everything there is to know.  People begin to…

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Ambassador

You, my friend are an Ambassador. You may not realize it and you may not even wish to be, but you are. The dictionary lists the following definition of an ambassador: “A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.”  You have joined a very distinguished group of…

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Don’t Mess With Mama – Survival Stories

Don't Mess With Mama Survival Stories Submitted by various customers Several years ago, my husband and I were camping at a non-regulated camp area along the Mississippi River. Our 3 young children and 2 other families were with us. There were a few other campers scattered along the banks..

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Hands

Each of our hands consists of 27 bones, 29 major joints, 34 muscles, 123 ligaments, 30 arteries, and the zillions of nerve and blood vessel branches. These all work together in such amazing ways, you have to marvel at how they all collaborate to do the most intricate of tasks.…

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What’s In A Name

I have a confession to make. Publicly before all of you.    I name my guns... I KNOW I must be the only one who does this strange thing. To go through the process of naming my guns, similar to that of when naming my children is bazaar, and probably…

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Never Forget Ruth

I was not prepared..... Not prepared to meet Ruth today. The day started like most others; busy and my head flooded with the "To Do's" of the day for The Well Armed Woman. Sipping my coffee and cruising Facebook to see what was happening and who was doing what, I…

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Ladies Night

  "Oh yes it's ladies night And the feeling's right   Oh yes it's ladies night Oh what a night (oh what a night) This is your night, tonight, everything going to be all right"   I know this Kool & The Gang song is now stuck in your head…

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The Three F’s – The Feminine, Fear and Firearms

For some reason, these three can add up to equal "I could never have a gun". Why is that? Is it genetics? Is it upbringing or social training? I am not trying to change anyone's mind. We each have the right and privilege of making choices and decisions for ourselves.…

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The Phenomenon of Women Purchasing Firearms is Much More…

Recently the news has been flooded with stories of the recent rise in the number of women purchasing handguns. The catchy headlines of "Chicks with Guns" and the undertones hidden in "Babes and Bullets" is totally missing the mark and minimizing this ever growing group of intelligent and empowered women.…

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Women, A Neglected Consumer Group In A Man’s World?

There was a great comment posted on The Well Armed Woman's Facebook page which really identified one of the challenges we have as women as we enter the testosterone-rich world of firearms. It also highlighted the potential we have as a "consumer group" to affect and influence the firearm industry.…

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Flashbang bra holster video

Flashbang bra holster video A revolutionary carry option for women: the Flashbang gives options where there weren't any before - in the bra! Purchase your Flashbang Holster HERE  

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Gun Glossary For Women Shooters: I – P

Let's face it - a woman trying to learn about guns in the male-driven, testosterone-filled world of guns is quite the undertaking, but having to learn an entire new language might just be too much! That's where this gun glossary of gun terms and definitions comes in. Hopefully this resource will help to take some of the confusion out of the complex terminology of the gun world for women.

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Flashbang Snap

The Flashbang has a very unique snap design in order to ensure the holster is secure and stays in place. This video goes over the little trick needed to manipulate the snap.

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Gun Glossary For Women Shooters: Q – Z

RACKING THE SLIDE - pulling the slide back to its rearmost position, and then letting it go forward under its own spring tension. Racking the slide loads the chamber and prepares the gun to fire in a semi-automatic handgun. RAIL - A feature on the underside of the frame below the barrel which allows various aftermarket accessories to be attached the firearm such as flashlights or lasers.

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