Shelley Hill, of The Complete Combatant, asks several pepper spray trainers, mindset advocators, firearms instructors and alumni from their training courses how they work with pepper spray and why they practice. This advice is worth the read so you can glean your own plan on how to carry and deploy the “hot sauce blessing” if necessary.

Babbs spent more time on the range with a new Ruger Security-380, and chose three drills from John Kolis’s excellent resource for practice.

New concealed carry permit holder Angie Perry signed up for CCW Safe’s membership, and promptly explored all the benefits that membership holds. She is now even more confident in her journey to be a responsible gun owner.

Shelley Hill addresses the question of whether you need to carry pepper spray, and asks several of the country’s top firearms trainers, along with everyday people who carry for self-defense, for their opinions. You’ll be surprised at their answers, and it may convince you to carry it if you already don’t.

Our fashion advisor, Michelle Cerino, takes a look at fall fashions and figures out how you can add a concealed carry option to the total look.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill describes how to use pepper spray correctly, and it involves practicing with inert spray first. Find out more and why.

After CCW Safe acquired the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network, Inc., Former members of the ACLDN might have questions about renewals and how those will now work. Michelle Cerino breaks down the process of renewing with CCW Safe.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill practiced what she preaches about always carrying pepper spray, and it came in handy. She also thought on her feet, which is another valuable trait to employ while out in public.

Avery Skipalis compares GLOCK’s Gen 5 to Gen 6, in this first installment of her comparison series. She believes the Gen 6 represents a thoughtful progression of the stellar GLOCK platform.

Michelle Cerino details staying protected in a “gun free” zone. From self-defense tools to CCW Safe coverage, she gives us the full run down.

In this post, Becky Yackley breaks down the considerations around home defense choices: shotgun, AR or pistol. She even talks about choosing the right ammunition.

Michelle Cerino put the Nova RFID compact leather wallet to the test and found that she liked it, and even though it is small, it is mighty in options for carrying what you need – compact style.

Babbs bought a Lady Conceal Delaney purse, and has been carrying it and her firearm all around the place for half a year. She also purchased a Lady Conceal matching wallet, and likes the fit and function of both products.

Shelley Hill, of The Complete Combatant, goes through eight things to consider when learning to cycle through tools for self-defense. Especially during the holiday season, understanding this concept of tool cycling is paramount to safety in the world.

Avid outdoorswoman Andrea Bogard checks out this lovely leather concealed-carry backpack from Lady Conceal. Find out why she will gladly pack her snacks, necessities and a suitable lead slinger in the Marley.

Pro-shooter Julie Golob shares her Project ChildSafe story in this video.

The Lady Conceal Daisy Leather Backpack offers a compact solution for a modern diaper bag. Jackie Richardson reviews this purse.

Nancy Keaton loves to go metal detecting for treasures in Texas, but hadn’t found the right concealed-carry purse to take along. Until she chose the Dakota Leather Sling bag from Lady Conceal. Find out why Nancy recommends this bag to outdoorsy women.

Michelle Cerino takes a little spring fling with her new Shay Slim Leather RFID Crossbody purse from Lady Conceal. Find out why it’s the perfect pairing for non-lethal defense tools, such as pepper spray or a taser.

Michelle Cerino gives us the run-down on choosing and using a non-lethal self-defense tool. She also offers tips and tactics for using pepper spray.

Michelle Cerino looks back at 2024 and the eclectic selection of articles surrounding off-body concealed carry purses – featuring Gun Tote’n Mamas.

Are you mentally prepared to take on holiday shopping, including personal defense if necessary? Michelle Cerino runs through helpful resources that will make you think, prepare and shop confidently this season.

Avery Skipalis brings you a quick video on how firearm storage is a thoughtful and much-appreciated gift this holiday season.

Michelle Cerino offers advice for gifts from Gun Tote’n Mamas for the person who wants to practice personal defense – lethal or non-lethal.

Michelle Cerino is always on the lookout for training to advance her firearms skills and personal defense methods. She recently attended a class, sponsored by WOFT and XINSURANCE. She walked away with confidence and even more skills.

What is EDC? We discuss everyday carry items you should keep on you at all times, as well as concealed carrying for women with firearm recommendations.

Michelle Cerino packed and carried a Gun Tote’n Mamas’ Classic School Girl Satchel Crossbody purse in the new hot color of ocean blue out on the town. Find out why she’ll keep this one in her lineup of concealed-carry bags.

It is time to shop for a fall concealed carry bag. Michelle Cerino checked out some fashion trends and paired them with an assortment of Gun Tote’n Mamas’ concealed-carry purses.

Michelle Cerino gives you a great list of back-to-school GTM purses and bags to carry, without a firearm.

Michelle Cerino checks with GTM’s president, Claudia Chisholm, for suggestions on perfect bags for concealed carry.

Nancy Keaton reviews the Gun Tote’n Mamas lambskin clutch and took it out on the town one night in Texas. She writes, “I think it looked fabulous on me and it was so lightweight and comfortable that I almost forgot I had it on. I’ve never felt that before with any purse that I have worn cross-body.”