Syren pro-staff member Dee Orr, who is a long-time Sporting Clays shooter, now lives in Florida (after many years in Maryland). Thus, she has taken Florida by storm by working with the Florida Sporting Clays Association (FSCA) and a group called the FSCA Honeybelles (which is an orange – hence its logo). Guys in the […]

As more women are gaining an interest in the shooting sports, we are finding more female gun-store staff at retail counters and in management positions within the industry. I wanted to talk with some of these ladies whose profession is in the retail firearms workplace. Since I am the female owner of a firearms store, AZFirearms, […]

I’m so excited to have found range gear that stands out among a sea of black, OD and grays. Zero In For Her, a female owned company, designed range gear for women that is not only cute and sassy, but also, functional and well built.  Zero In For Her Range Bag How cute is this […]

Just recently, I received the opportunity of a lifetime – to take a lesson with master sporting clays and wing shooting instructor Daniel Schindler of the Paragon School of Sporting. After spending time on the range with Daniel, I came away knowing why it’s not only important to know why I missed the target, but […]

The following accessories and gun gear products are some that I’d choose to make my gun unique to me, and ones that I use regularly. Some are even listed on Amazon’s “Top Sellers” in “Gun Accessories & Parts,” and I agree that they are “must-haves.”  She Shoots 2 is sponsored by CrossBreed Holsters Gun Accessory […]

Walther Arms offers several compact concealed carry firearm options for women, which include the CCPM2, the PPQ sub-compact and this one, the PPS M2 LE Edition. Imagine my surprise, when I went to pick up a Walther at the gun store and learned that there were 3 for me to take home and review? The […]

4-H was founded in 1902 in Clark County, Ohio by a schoolmaster by the name of Albert Belmont Graham. Albert started the first agriculture youth program, although 4-h was founded in 1902 It wasn’t until 1912 that they came up with the name and symbol. The symbol is a four-leaf clover with 4-H’s on each […]

As curator of the Cody Firearms Museum, in Cody, Wyoming, Ashley Hlebinsky’s latest and most important duty is managing a massive renovation project at the museum, with a deadline of July 6, 2019. Along with the obligation of running a major firearms museum, Ashley co-hosted “Master of Arms” last year on the Discovery Channel, a […]

There are some things women SHOULD know about basic aftermarket firearms accessories.  We’re going to cover the basics of aftermarket pieces for pistols. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group Build your grip The first thing you do with a pistol is grip it. A pistol is a firearm that requires a solid foundation of applying basic […]

I recently spent a day with the Toledo Swamp Rats, a youth trap and skeet team from Toledo, Ohio. Last fall, the young shotgunners won a skeet shooting clinic with shotgun-world-record holder and CZ-USA’s shotgun product manager David Miller through the CZ-USA NexGen photo contest. Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) athletes and teams were invited […]

Global leader in innovative tactical apparel, footwear and gear, 5.11 Tactical, is officially launching a program of instructional classes hosted at its 45 company-owned retail stores throughout the U.S. The 5.11 ABR (Always Be Ready) Academy events are free to the public and will be held monthly at different company-owned retail locations nationwide. The 5.11 […]

We know that you’re on the lookout for great gift ideas for the guys in your life, and so, we’re going to run a series of reviews on GTM Original bags that men can use for CCW, too. Meet our new contributor, Army officer and now, English teacher Ian Richardson. We think you’ll enjoy his […]

Women loved its predecessor, the Walther CCP, designed for the concealed carry market. But, they wanted more and they wanted the CCP to be an easier gun for them to disassemble and clean without a special tool required. Enter the CCP M2, Walther’s answer to a gun cleaner’s prayer. Sponsored by Walther I first heard […]

In this piece for Project Childsafe, we’re going to consider the topic of firearms and home defense. The fact that you own, respect, and secure your firearms means you have tools available to you for your safety, and the safety of your family. Having a plan and discussion about those tools, is something that we […]

“You have to meet Nancy Friedman,” said a friend in the shooting industry. “She’s ‘The Telephone Doctor’ and she shoots a GLOCK.” Sponsored by GLOCK Since that day, I’ve enjoyed a few entertaining phone conversations with Nancy, and we’ve never had 5 minutes lapse without a laugh. Nancy is an expert on customer service, communications […]

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 […]

Humdrum should never describe our shooting range experience. Pack up the guns and ammo, go to the range, shoot at a paper target, reload, repeat. It takes a disciplined person to do this on a regular basis, but if you’ll add in a little “fun factor”, you might find that range drills can be both […]

This should have probably been a first week of January letter, but I bought a house and moved over the holidays … so, it was anything but restful. Now that I am relatively settled, I’m finally finding some time to catch up on a few things – namely my Syren Savvy column. Let’s look back […]

I developed a passion for wingshooting at a very young age. From watching the bird dogs work to the comradery during and after a hunt, wingshooting is a special type of hunting that will always be unique for me. Recently I got exposed to duck hunting (in Northern California) and have become addicted! Based on […]

We love to attend the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show every year and see what’s new and exciting in the world of concealed carry bags from GTM. One of the most popular booths on Level 1 at the show, the GTM women, along with female firearms instructors, talk to buyers and customers and get […]

The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, held annually in Las Vegas, is one of the places where companies introduce new firearms and other products. Some media members are fortunate enough also to attend Media Day at the Range. Held at the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Club, media members test and evaluate some of […]

She’s 20-years old but acts like a senior citizen when it comes to sleep habits. Why? Because this competition shooter knows what it takes to win. Meet Ashley Rheuark, who shoots prestigious national shooting matches wearing GLOCK’s jersey. We interviewed her at the GLOCK booth at SHOT Show this year. Sponsored by GLOCK The WON: […]

During SHOT Show, I had a fun time watching the Girls With Guns (GWG) Clothing 2019 collection “fashion show” at their booth. The models, wearing clothing from the new lines, strutted across the “runway,” as Jen O’Hara (emcee and co-owner) highlighted the details of each piece. GWG Life is sponsored by GWG Clothing The following […]

Michelle Cerino is decluttering her outdoor and competitive shooting gear using tips she learned in the book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” Her column, “She Shoots 2,” is sponsored by Crossbreed Holsters.

When you’re expecting your first child, there are plenty of new worries to think about. Since I’m on my own journey of becoming a mom, I definitely can relate! With everything a new parent needs to get done before baby arrives, there is 1 thing that should be a priority – ensuring your firearms are […]

Since early gun-making days, gun owners have been trying to find ways to protect their firearms from weather and wear, particularly iron and steel parts. The purpose of various gun finishes was primarily to provide some type of coating that would protect the outer layer from rust and corrosion. I recently spoke with a local […]

Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2019 Summer Air Rifle Camp lineup is now officially open. Running from June to August, the vigorous 9-week schedule includes a mix of camps and clinics formatted to train high-school age (9-12 grade) junior athletes on intermediate and advanced air rifle marksmanship skills through various exercises and demonstrations.  […]

You may recall Gabby Franco from her first public appearance in the History Channel’s “Top Shot,” season 4 in 2012, where she made it to the final stage of the competition (the only woman ever to do so). Before her debut to the American stage, Gabby was the first female shooter to represent Venezuela in […]

On a recent pheasant hunt in Kansas with CZ-USA, I met 15-year-old Makayla Scott and her dad, Telford, from White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Right from the start, I knew this bubbly young lady was something special. Not only did she greet everyone, looking them straight in the eyes, she also joined in conversations and […]

As more women are gaining an interest in the shooting sports, we are finding more female gun-store staff at the retail counters and in management positions within these organizations. I wanted to talk with some of these ladies whose profession is in the retail firearms industry. Since I am the female owner of a firearms […]