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Retro WON: Changing Perceptions, How to Deal with the Anti-Gun Crowd Professionally

Annette Doerr relates how she has responded to negativity about her firearm ownership, and also, gives tips for more positive interactions. Sponsored by LaserMax, Inc.

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Dry Fire – Why You’ll Want to Make the Time

Annette Doerr tells you why you should take time to dry fire practice during cold weather. Sponsored by LaserMax.

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A Wild West Roundup: What Firearms did Women Use in the Old West?

Women and guns were an important part of American history. Annette Doerr points out the guns these ladies may have used in the Wild West.

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Retro WON: Spring Training II — Getting Into Shooting Shape

Have you let your workout routine get lax? Annette Doerr helps you target those areas that will help you get into better “shooting shape” in her column sponsored by LaserMax.

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Retro WON: Spring Training Tips for Your Firearms Practice

Learn drills you can use with your firearms to prepare yourself for the upcoming shooting season. It’s time for some spring training! Sponsored by Lasermax.

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The Thrifty Shooter 2: More Ways to Save Money at the Range

Don’t go broke! Annette Doerr has even more ways for you to save money at the range. Sponsored by LaserMax.

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Range Games: Have Fun While Practicing Your Shooting Skills

Are you bored shooting the same old drills? Try these range games and have some fun while you practice. Sponsored by LaserMax.

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The Importance of Maintaining Your Firearms and ‘How To’

When it comes to firearms maintenance, most people occasionally get a little lax. Annette Doerr shares simple gun cleaning steps in her column. Sponsored by LaserMax.

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Laser Sights: Red versus Green

Thanks to newer technology and research, we have the option to purchase lasers in red or green. Annette Doerr shares her insights in her column, sponsored by LaserMax.

Vera Koo The Most Unlikely Champion is the story of a petite Chinese-American woman, wife, mother and grandmother and her run to the top as a world title holder in the sport of Action Pistol Shooting.
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Crafty WON: How to Create Your Own Bullet-Bedazzled Shadowbox

Annette Doerr gets crafty in her column “Armed and In Charge” sponsored by Lasermax.

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Give Your Pistol a Facelift with These DIY Upgrades

Annette Doerr shows you four ways to upgrade your pistol in her column, “Armed and In Charge” sponsored by LaserMax.

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Thump. Crash! What’s Your Home Intruder Plan?

Do you have a plan if there is a home intruder? Annette Doerr starts that conversation in her column sponsored by Lasermax.

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Laser Review: The Spartan Laser by LaserMax

Annette gets converted from someone who never thought she’d like shooting with a laser to a huge fan when she reviews the Spartan Laser by LaserMax.

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9 Things to Know Before Applying for a Nonresident Pistol Permit

Do you know if your pistol license has reciprocity to legally carry your pistol in other states? Annette Doerr explains how to find out in her column sponsored by LaserMax.

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To Pink, or Not to Pink … That is the Question

Colorful firearms are everywhere. Annette Doerr did a little research on the colorful side of firearms in her column, sponsored by Lasermax.

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Six Great Finds at the NRA Great American Outdoor Show

Even if you walked the floor at the NRA Great American Outdoor Show you may have missed something. Our Annette Doerr shares some WONderful finds with us in her column, “Armed and In Charge,” sponsored by Lasermax.

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Why the Gun He Got You Sucks!

Ever get a gun you didn’t like from your significant other? Annette Doerr asks that question in her column Armed and In Charge, sponsored by LaserMax Inc.

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Taking a Stance

Annette Doerr explains various stances for shooting, with recommendations from Gabby Franco and Joseph D’Ambrosio. Armed and In Charge is sponsored by LaserMax, Inc.

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Dear Santa: Ideas for Shooting-Related Stocking Stuffers

Are you ready to start shopping for stocking stuffers for the shooting enthusiast in your life? Annette Doeer is ready to help you and lists several great ideas. Sponsored by Armed and In Charge.

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There’s An App For That: Half-A-Dozen Shooting Apps

Annette Doerr went shopping for shooting apps, and WOWZAHS, wait till you see what she found. Sponsored by LaserMax, Inc.

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It’s the Little Things … 5 Must-Have Accessories for Gun Owners

What? You don’t own all 5 of these handy dandy items for your firearm? Why ever not? Sponsored by LaserMax Inc.

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The Thrifty Shooter — 5 Tips for Saving Money at the Range

Annette Doerr lists easy ways to save money and still enjoy your range time. Sponsored by LaserMax, Inc.

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What to Do When He’s Just Not Into You: Dealing With a Non-Female-Friendly Gun Salesman

Why you should walk away. That’s your last resort when a gun salesman ignores you, writes Annette Doerr. Sponsored by Armed and In Charge.

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How to Get Your Kids Out to the Range in Responsible Shooting Programs

Annette Doerr explains how she started a youth rifle club and lists other ways to get your kids outside and shooting safely and responsibly this summer. Sponsored by LaserMax, Inc.

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How I Survived My First Ladies-Only Shooting Clinic

We welcome new columnist Annette Doerr, who shares how she planned and executed a Women on Target shooting clinic for ladies last year. Looks like she survived and is going to do it again this year! Sponsored by LaserMax, Inc.

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