History of Gun Regulation in the United States
This article showcases a great infographic depicting the history of gun rights in the United States since the ratification of The Second Amendment in the late 1700s. Check it out!
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Women and Guns 2020 Data: The Woman Gun Owner
The woman gun owner, let's take a look into who makes up this demographic. This data was gathered from over 5,000 women around the country!
Top Holsters and Carry Locations for Women in 2020
Women are diverse and the ways we carry are diverse as well! Everyone is different and what works for one woman will not necessarily work for another. However, you can use this list to try to work out what would be best for you!
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!
Gun Reviews By Women – Glock 43X – Lori
Glock 43X Gun Review Right-Handed
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.
Gun Reviews By Women – Glock 43X – Donna
Glock 43X Gun Review Right-handed
Gun Reviews By Women – Glock 43X – Marsha
Glock 43X Gun Review Right-handed
Gun Reviews By Women – S&W M&P Shield 2.0 – Maureen
Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 2.0 Gun Review Right-handed
Gun Review By Women – Ruger Mark 4 Hunter – Carla
Ruger Mark IV Hunter Gun Review Left-handed
Gun Reviews By Women – Glock 43X – Joyce
Glock 43X Right-Handed
Gun Reviews By Women – Glock 42 – Barbara
Glock 42 Gun Review Right-Handed
Gun Reviews By Women – Glock 42 – Liz
Glock 42 Gun Review Right-Handed
Gun Reviews By Women – Glock 43 – Misty
Glock 43 Review Right-Handed
7 Key Facts About the Gun Industry in 2020
Gun sales have seen record highs in 2020! What does this tell us about the gun industry?
Gun Reveiws By Women – Dorys – S&W M&P Shield EZ 9mm
Smith and Wesson M&P Shield EZ 9mm Right-Handed
The Well Armed Woman 2020 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!
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.
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.
Gun Reviews By Women – Walther CCP – Pamela
Walther CCP Gun Review Right-Handed
Gun Reviews By Women – Walther PK380 – Marie
Walther PK380 Gun Review Left-Handed
Gun Reviews By Women – Walther P22 – Laurie
Walther P22 Gun Review Right-Handed
Gun Reviews By Women – Walther PK380 – Gina
Walther PK380 Gun Review Right-Handed
Gun Reviews By Women – Walther Pk380 – MeLynda
Walther PK380 Gun Review Left-Handed
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.
Gun Reviews By Women – Walther PPQ M2 – Kristin
Walther PPQ M2 Gun Review Left-Handed
Gun Reviews By Women – Sig P238 – Paula
Sig P238 Gun Review Right-Handed
Twice in One Day
This is the story of the day I was ready to use my gun not just once, but twice, in two separate incidents. I live in California where the CCW process isn't a same-day process like some other states and the day I'm talking about happened in the middle of…
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!"
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.
Gun Reviews By Women – Kimber Micro 380 – Faye
Kimber Micro 380 Review Right-Handed
Backup Carry: Is It For Me?
Backup carry, what is it and should I be doing it? I will tell you the reasons to carry a backup gun and how you can start doing it!
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.
People Can Surprise You
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 me to…
Recoil Management For The Woman Shooter
Managing recoil can be a very daunting task. So much so, it may scare new shooters away! Find out why recoil is not scary and how you can manage it!
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.
You Just Never Know
I was fishing 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 one day, I decided to fish somewhere in…
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.
Budget-Friendly Practice
Practicing with your gun can be budget friendly! Check out my helpful tips on how to still practice while not spending money.
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?
Gun Review By Women – S&W M&P Shield EZ .380 – Karen
S&W M&P Shield EZ .380 Gun Review Right-Handed
Mistaken Identity
Recently I was pulling out of my apartment complex to pick up food for my roommate and I. As I was leaving this girl waived me down she was about my age in her early twenties and seemed a little frazzled like she needed help so I slow down, still…
Situation in My Favor
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 allow conceal carry. After that he urged me to…
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 pull your gun unless you intend to…
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.
Gun Reviews by Women – S&W Ladysmith – Aimee
S&W Ladysmith Review Right-Handed
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!
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.
Gun Reviews by Women – Heckler and Koch P30SK – Susan
Heckler and Koch P30SK Gun Review Right-Handed
I Am Afraid to Start Concealed Carrying
Do you want to start carrying your gun on you but are afraid? Don't worry, all women go through this! Find out how to conquer your fear and get carrying!
A Gun Would Have Spoken Much Sooner
The boys pulled out knives and lunged towards me in the small Lobby. All I had was the umbrella which I held tightly.
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
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.
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?
Gun Reviews By Women – Walther CCP M2 – Zoe
Walther CCP M2 Review Right-handed
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.
Quality Does Matter – The Concealed Carry Purse
Think about it this way: You spend the money on a gun that works best for you, endless hours of your time on training and education – why would you choose to use a holster that is cheap and will fail you when you need it most.
Gun Reviews By Women – H&K P30SKS – Victoria
H&K P30SKS v.3 Review Right-Handed
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.
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!
Seniors Citizens and Self-Protection
Being a Senior Citizen can mean you are a walking target for crime. Here are a few ways to help lower your target and protect you and your home!
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.
Gun Reviews By Women – Smith & Wesson 38 – Paula
Smith & Wesson 38 Review Right-handed
Gun Reviews By Women – Walther P99AS – Victoria
Walther P99AS Gun Review Right-handed
Gun Reviews By Women – EAA Witness Pavona – Connie
EAA Witness Pavona Review Right-handed
Gun Reviews By Women – Springfield EMP – Karen
Springfield EMP Review Right-handed
GWG Range Apparel Review
Finding great options for women's range apparel is an ongoing challenge. Well, I bring you the options you have been waiting for!
Deep Discounted Holsters!
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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.
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 gate as I…
“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, brought in from out of state to build the new shopping center down the road. In their first month of living there, they had verbally harassed all…
Gun Reviews by Women – S&W M&P Shield EZ 9mm – Diana
S&W M&P Shield EZ 9mm Review Right-handed
Gun Reviews By Women – Sig P938 – Gina
Sig P938 Review Right-handed
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.