Women & Guns: The Basics – An Online Course
Starting your journey as a new gun-owner is intimidating, overwhelming and can be downright scary. I have been there and remember all of these feelings well. That is why I created this online course.
New Gun
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”…
Making the Decision: Part 3 – Let’s Learn About Guns
Let's learn about guns. This article is the gateway into where to start your research. There are many pieces to place together and I will help you.
Making The Decision: Part 4 – How Do I Use A Gun?
How Do I Use It? "How do I use a gun?" This may sound like a simple question to some, but if you've never shot a gun, let alone held one, this is a very intimidating thought. So don’t be afraid! It's ok to ask the question, “how do I…
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?
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..
Range Gear You Need, Want & Might Forget
Don't go to the range unprepared! Use this list to guide you and fill your bag with all the essential range gear (and some gear you might not think about)!
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..
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..
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.
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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…
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..
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..
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…
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 ..
