Nancy Keaton breaks down how to find information about traveling with a gun, including hotel laws.

Michelle Cerino highlights safety tips for your college kids, based on Kelly Sayre of The Diamond Arrow Group.

Women’s Outdoor News and Avery Skipalis bring you an article on home defense considerations. These points can you help you develop a successful home defense plan.

Avery Skipalis builds on her previous lessons regarding concealed carry, and tells us what to look for when purchasing the items necessary to carry a firearm concealed.

Taurus’ team captain, Jessie Harrison, talks to Nancy Keaton about what she carries and how she carries concealed — all year long.

Avery Skipalis gives the rundown on what you need to know before traveling by privately-owned vehicle (POV) with firearms and ammunition.

Women’s Outdoor News and Avery Skipalis bring you a video on traveling by bus or train with your firearms and ammunition.

Women’s Outdoor News and Avery Skipalis bring you a video on traveling by air with your firearms and ammunition. Whether traveling by air for business or pleasure, you should always keep personal protection in mind.

Nancy Keaton learns how Walther pro-shooters Michelle Waldran and Gabby Franco prefer to carry concealed.

Tatiana Whitlock is a strong proponent of women learning how to carry concealed, teaching several classes around the country throughout the year. In this post she tells us her favorite concealed carry methods.

Do you know what to do with your seatbelt when you EDC in your vehicle? Monica Newman, of Pinot and Pistols, shares her tips.

Do you know what to do with your EDC in your vehicle? Monica Newman, of Pinot and Pistols, shares her tips for concealed carry in the car.

Itinerate traveler Tatiana Whitlock shares her tips for safe travel in a phone interview with Babbs. We think you’ll like what she has to say.

In part 4 of Michelle Cerino’s “Domestic Abuse” series, she focuses on strategies for reclaiming your life. If you know someone who would benefit from this resource, please share. Sponsored by GTM Original.

In part 3 of Michelle Cerino’s “Domestic Abuse” series, she focuses on making a safety plan. If you know someone who would benefit from this resource, please share. Sponsored by GTM Original.

Pinot & Pistols tells you how to calm down and handle a traffic stop while you’re legally carrying concealed.

In part two of a series on domestic abuse, Michelle Cerino explains types of abuse that aren’t physical. Sponsored by GTM Original.

JoAnna Anderson, a realtor and concealed-carry holder in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area shares her tips for personal protection for realtors.

Style Me Tactical’s “Summer Concealed Carry Style Guide” has over 30 pages of tips, advice, and style inspiration that you can use right now.

Recently I attended an outdoor low light shooting class. The trainer, Andrew Blubaugh of Apex Shooting and Tactics, works with us and I’ve helped him with a few classes. This nuts-and-bolts, 3-hour class allowed me to experience and experiment with some new techniques using a handheld flashlight while shooting. Sponsored by Springfield Armory, Inc. Why […]

When someone asks me, “What are you prepping for?” my answer is that I don’t prep for one particular event because I’m an “all hazards” prepper. But I know what the real question is. “What do you think is the most likely serious “disaster” to occur?” To that, I answer without hesitation: Pandemic. While flu […]

Over the past few months, I’ve written about situational awareness and how to lessen your chances of becoming a victim. This month, I’m taking it a step further. Sometimes, regardless of how observant you are, you’re in a situation where you have no choice but to use deadly force.  Sponsored by Springfield Armory In 2013, […]

Michelle Cerino has tips on taking a potty break in a public restroom with IWB carry. Sponsored by Springfield Armory.

Sadly, as 2019 was coming to a close, another church shooting occurred in the US. More often than not, these horrifying events are reported from eyewitness accounts, not giving us much of a learning tool. However, because of live-streaming capabilities, the recent Texas church shooting came front and center in the world’s living rooms. The […]

Previously I wrote “Situational Awareness Skills: Tips to Help You Stay Frosty”  and  “Situational Awareness Skills: Lessen Your Chance of Being a Victim.” For part 3 of this series, I’ve included ways to teach your kids observation skills.  Sponsored by Springfield Armory Board Games Does your family enjoys playing games together? If so,  the following […]

Chris Cerino, who runs Cerino Consulting and Training Group, offered a few tips on winter wear for concealed carry. Chris ought to know, being not only a popular firearms trainer and professional shooter, but also, as a law enforcement officer and former Federal Air Marshal. See if you can apply any of his recommendations to […]

Last month I wrote “Situational Awareness Skills: Lessen Your Chance of Being a Victim.” For part 2 in this series, I’ve included different ways to “stay frosty” – which, in other terms, means watch your back, stay alert and/or be careful. Sponsored by Springfield Armory Reading List  They say, “The body won’t go where the […]

Last month, I spent a few days out of town with a friend I’ve known since college school. We explored the town during the day, ate amazing meals and enjoyed walking tours in the evening. I learned a lot on that trip. Not only did I learn the history of the town, I also learned […]

Search your closets and dresser drawers. Our featured blog Style Me Tactical shares summer concealed carry tips sure to make your daily wardrobe selections less time consuming. ~MC When it comes to concealed carry during the summer months we can all agree on one thing…it’s a little bit harder. The weather, along with the clothing […]

The magnitude of the mystery of “what women want” may never be fully unraveled, but we took a step toward that goal by examining what types of concealed carry guns we ladies choose most often. To discover the answers to this age-old (OK, maybe not quite that ancient) query, I consulted with one of my […]

I think the creation of ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft have been a great addition to the way we get around. Personally, I hated the cabs in DC. They took longer routes to get increased fares and sometimes wouldn’t take you to your destination because the probability of driver picking up another fare […]