In part 4 of the Concealed Carry Journey series, see what drills Elizabeth shoots with her Springfield XD-S on her first trip to the range.

Check out the Puck, from Lockdown. It’s a monitoring and security device that fits into the palm of your hand, and it’s mobile.

An inexpensive way to elevate training, success and improve repeatable accuracy at the range and beyond is by changing to a custom trigger.

Babbs kicks-off our SilencerCO suppressor journey with their Sparrow 22. Find out why she considers it a great beginner suppressor.

Ammunition comes into play when shooting suppressed. Find out what you need to know about subsonic versus supersonic ammunition.

Whether shopping for yourself or for that man that needs help in the style department, consider one of these GTM off-body carry options.

Timney Triggers teamed up with Vudoo Gun Works to create a mother-of-a-giveaway. Vudoo’s Crow rifle with a Calvin Elite M700 trigger.

Women’s Outdoor News and Avery Skipalis bring you a video about various ways to secure your handgun and firearm storage solutions.

We are delighted to introduce you to our new writer, Jen Barcklay, an all-around outdoor woman, who is especially enthusiastic about long range shooting and hunting. Hailing from the state of Washington, Jen had always wanted to be a gun writer, but her job got in her way. As a helicopter mechanic – formerly enlisted […]

Whether in a self defense situation or just target shooting, your main objective is to put shots on a target exactly where you want them. However, when under pressure in a dynamic situation, it’s not always easy. Having more ammunition affords the opportunity to continue shooting until the target is hit, or the threat ends. […]

Wanna win a Walther PPS M2 CO2 Airsoft Pistol Kit? Contest runs till May 4.

We have been enjoying following the adventures of Vera Koo for more than 5 years here at The WON. Before that, she routinely appeared with accolades in various releases from winning yet another prestigious shooting competition. Her book, The Most Unlikely Champion, published by Balboa Press in 2017, has recently been accepted and published in […]

It’s a trend. That is, buying another firearm in the same model, but a different caliber. Why? For the obvious reason, that most models of firearms offer the same locations for controls, the same type of anatomy of the frame and an overall comfort level to users who prefer a particular make and model. Take […]

We know you’re probably bored out of your mind and itching to get back out on the range for some live fire practice and/or training. Why not give the #WaltherCQT Airsoft Challenge a try? We are offering several different packages both with Licensed Walther Airsoft guns, BB’s and Fuel to power them. > Click to […]

Wouldn’t it be awesome to work in an industry you love at a company that has the same values as you? Jill Lockwood has just that at Timney Triggers. Find out more about her in this interview at The WON.  Sponsored by Timney Triggers The WON: Tell us a little about yourself.  Jill Lockwood: My […]

These are definitely strange times for us all, and I know that I was pretty disappointed that we’ve had to cancel all the fun shooting events that usually bring in the arrival of spring. Not getting to see my friends is a bummer, and especially not getting to San Antonio, Texas, for the ACUI Collegiate […]

Three years ago, Jennifer Creed became interested in self-protection with a firearm. Even though she did not own a firearm, she joined a local women’s shooting group at a range outside her hometown in the Ozarks of Missouri. She borrowed guns in order to train. This active insurance agent juggles time in the office, in […]

It will be here before you know it. Yes, Mother’s Day is only a month away. Now is the time to get your shopping done early, right from your own home. Although, if you’re like me, it’s not always easy finding that perfect gift. If your mom carries a firearm concealed, perhaps it’s time for […]

Life with Carlos is an adventure, so much so that I often think I have lived 2 or 3 lifetimes compressed into one. Throughout our 50 years of marriage, we have not had a dull moment. We raised a family. We started our own business. We participated in a variety of sports and activities – […]

Congrats to Remington Arms Company on the recent award of the Golden Bullseye by the NRA for its V3 Tac-13. We certainly liked this option for home defense when we reviewed this firearm. ~BB Huntsville, AL – It is a great pleasure that Remington Arms Company received an NRA Golden Bullseye Award for the 2020 […]

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 […]

A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League is once again breaking barriers for women and girls. For the past seven years, the organization’s National Conference has offered 34 simultaneous training sessions on the range over 3.5 days for 450 women. This year the 8th National Conference Presented by SIG SAUER will achieve something even […]

Firearms trainer Avery Skipalis brings you tips and tactics for a safe and enjoyable beginning experience at the range with kids. In this video, sponsored by Project ChildSafe, Avery and her son share some quality range time together. Sponsored by the NSSF and Project ChildSafe First of all, she stresses the importance of teaching your […]

NEWTOWN, Conn.—The National Shooting Sports Foundation is pleased to report that unintentional firearm fatalities reached their lowest level ever, according to the latest data from the National Safety Council’s just-released Injury Facts Report 2018. NSSF, as the trade association for the firearm industry and leading proponent of safe gun handling and storage, applauded the report, […]

You’ve probably heard the saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” When I first began working with various firearm platforms, I only knew what my guns’ triggers felt like. Later, as a trainer and writer, I had the opportunity to shoot other people’s guns. That’s when I learned about the feel of different triggers […]

Recently I read an online article from a well-known designer purse company listing the top handbags every women should own. Since I carry concealed, I decided to peruse GTM’s website to find out if the styles listed in the article also come in concealed carry purse options. Imagine my surprise to find out that GTM […]

Now that the weather is starting to get a little warmer, that means it’s time for you to start heading back out to the range and improving your pistol shooting skills. A common mistake shooters make is going to the range without a plan or training objective in mind. Going without a plan tends to […]

I get asked a lot if one of the features of the Syren shotgun includes less recoil. Before addressing that point, I like to comment on the shotgun ammunition that has been loaded into the gun first. That brings up the subject of how to read a shotgun ammo box. Sponsored by Syren USA We […]

Getting comfortable with concealed carry is a journey – one that I’m still on and will probably be on for a long time. That being said, I’ve come a long way! I’d like to share a few things that have enabled me to get comfortable in my conceal carry journey from a mindset and confidence […]

Are you ready to hit the range? What have you been doing all winter to get ready for spring and your shooting or hunting season? Whether it’s on the range or in the field, here are some steps to take so that you can step outdoors prepared and with essential gear in top condition. Sponsored […]