Shooting season in the winter is fun because it introduces new challenges to overcome, such as how to shoot in crazy weather. But it’s also very cold and nobody likes to be cold. I know many shooters that only shoot in the summer – because they can’t stand the cold (and I would be one […]

During this time of year, everyone says why they are grateful. I’m grateful just to be in my own home during daylight hours on a weekend! It was a very busy year for me as I traveled/attended events on 28 weekends with another 4-to-5 weekends of personal stuff out of town – and, most of […]

What does Becky Yackley do when when it’s too cold to go outside? Clean a gun of course! Through her video and photos she shows you how. Sponsored by Jagermann Sporting Group.

This year ushered in some new shotguns for Syren and they were very successful! There are a few new models coming out for 2020 that we can’t quite give details on yet … but we will soon. We think you’ll like them, so stay tuned! In the meantime, check out what we have now that […]

I’ve been shooting Remington V3s since they rolled off the assembly line in Ilion, New York, and that has been a few years now. I’ve never met one I didn’t like – whether it was in a duck blind or a pheasant field. Recently, I had the opportunity to try the new Waterfowl Pro at […]

“Impact!” is my goal at 1 mile back-to-back for 5 shots, shooting a long range rifle. I’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there, and it’s only the beginning. I sat down with the guy, Curtis Broadbent, that got me into long range shooting to pick his brain about […]

The same name, yet so different. Syren offers a Tempio in 4 different models: Tempio Field, Tempio Light Field, Tempio Sporting and Tempio Trap. As with hiking shoes and running shoes, or even spiked heels for your favorite party dress, these shotgun models have their differences and are used for different reasons. Sponsored by Syren […]

Find out more about competition shooter Julie Golob in this Q&A from GWG Clothing.

There are a lot of questions about how much gun cleaning to do and how often. This is what we do for our shotgun gun maintenance and our advice about taking care of your shotgun. It’s not all encompassing, but it’s more than a lot of people do and it will help your shotgun look […]

Choosing the perfect outfit for an upcoming holiday party often involves digging through a closet minutes before leaving for a party, or even worse, a stressful shopping trip with time wasted in the dressing room. To make the lives of my 2A friends a little less tense, I offer you the following list of holiday […]

Gabby Franco comes with a lot of street cred, including having been an Olympic competitor in the shooting sports, a current firearms trainer, a spokesperson for the 2nd Amendment and a competition shooter. She also is an ambassador for one of our partners, Walther Arms. Gabby penned a book, Troubleshooting: Mastering your Pistol Marksmanship, a […]

I love testing products, so when the opportunity came along to try out a new scope, I said, “Yeah!” Although Crimson Trace is widely known for its lasers and red dot sights, it has stepped into the rifle scope arena in a big way. Affordable and quality built, this the CSA-2624, 6-24x56mm Crimson Trace riflescope […]

CZ-USA debuts its very first chassis rifle; the CZ 457 Varmint Precision Chassis chambered in 22 LR.  Ready for competition right out of the box, the CZ 457 Varmint Precision Chassis is built on an aluminum chassis and weighs in at 7 pounds. The rifle is available in two different barrel lengths, with a 16.5-inch and a 24-inch version. The adjustable Luth-AR stock can be configured […]

Many have chosen the 9mm PPQ as their competition or home defense gun. And for good reason. Everyone’s heard about the Walther PPQ and its exceptional trigger. But what a treat to check out the Walther PPQ M2 Q4 TAC! There is SO much to say about this beauty, so let me get started.  Sponsored […]

I recently talked with Megan Watts, an Eastern Shore native who loves to shoot targets and waterfowl, upland game, deer and also love fishing and drawing. She’s recently joined the Syren ProStaff and currently is shooting our Syren XLR5 Waterfowler. Sponsored by Syren USA The WON: Please will you tell our readers what you want […]

We have partnered with CrossBreed Holsters for several years, and as with our other partners, we actually use the merchandise because we believe in it. CrossBreed makes rugged concealed carry holsters combining Kydex handgun pockets with body-conforming leather backings that we believe women will want to wear for years. Currently, for on-body carry, I rotate […]

One of the things I have learned over the past few years is that you have to use the equipment that works for you, regardless of what others do. While precision rifles (PRs) are often used for shooting competitions, I have found that a PR is a wonderful hunting firearm for me. Although a PR […]

As a little girl, I used to start writing my Christmas list on Thanksgiving Day, the same day the toy sales inserts arrived in the newspaper. This year, to my astonishment, similar advertisements arrived in the mail before Halloween. Retail companies add to holiday stress by pushing the shopping season earlier and earlier each year. […]

I’d like to imagine that if Betsy Ross were alive in 2019, she would be stitching her flag with an AR-15 resting in the corner. Maybe it would  have her flag emblazoned on it, in red, white and blue Cerakote. While we all might not sew, we all make decisions about what tools to have […]

I learned to hunt whitetail in my mid-40s. I finally used a birthday present, a Ruger Model 77 Mark II rifle, that my husband had given me several years earlier, to tag 2 does in northern Missouri. This was the start of my life with Ruger’s whitetail hunting rifles and becoming a whitetail hunter. Sponsored […]

Get your ducks-in-a-row this holiday season. Avoid last minute gift shopping. Save yourself from those awkward moments of opening a present and trying to act excited. Whether you are the gift giver or receiver, it’s time to get those Christmas lists started. The following concealed carry purses, totes and backpacks from GTM Original are my […]

For someone that may be newer to the firearms community, the thought of purchasing a firearm may bring about a lot of anxiety. There’re so many questions that need to be answered, such as what brand, caliber, etc., and for the average person, that can seem like a daunting task. With countless options available, it […]

Anyone who has a passion for a hobby understands what tools they need to be successful. You don’t need to have the biggest, baddest rifle at the range to hit targets back-to-back. I like to compare this to riding horses: I can throw a halter on my horse, get on, ride and have a good […]

Introducing the Omega 36M, a light, compact, full auto rated modular centerfire rifle suppressor with the versatility to use on magnum rifles, 9mm pistols and sub-guns. The Omega 36M is a two-piece modular design with a fully welded core, front and rear.  The rear core contains Cobalt 6 and Inconel baffles which provides extreme wear […]

Did you follow along with the Guinness World Record shoot sponsored by CZ-USA? During the 12-hour marathon, 5 shotgun shooters tried to see how many clays they could break. The night before the big day, I sat down with the 2 female athletes to find out why they think the shotgun sports are  a great […]

Remember that scene in the movie “Home Alone,” where the McAlister family is sprinting through Chicago O’Hare in a desperate effort to make their flight? That’s exactly what I felt like dashing through the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport on my way to Saskatchewan for the 2019 Waterfowl Media Conference. It was my second year attending, and […]

As I mentioned in my previous article reviewing the Ruger AR-556, this is a quality and versatile firearm. While I have enjoyed taking it to the range and breaking it in, and I could use it for varmint hunting, I plan on using it primarily as a home defense option. I like that it is […]

I’m always on the lookout for guns that would appeal to women shooters. With the rise in popularity of red dot optics on smaller carry guns, I found the Walther PPS M2 with the factory-milled Shield RMSc optic very intriguing.  Sponsored by Walther Arms The Walther PPS M2 is known to be a reliable gun […]

GTM Original (GTM) has designed a personal defense bag that physically challenged concealed-carry holders will appreciate

There is nothing better than checking the Wyoming Game & Fish website when the draw results become available and discovering that you have been awarded one or more of the hunting licenses for which you applied. This year, I was fortunate to receive a late season cow elk tag. In order to prepare for this […]