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 […]

Crimson Trace®, recognized as America’s Top Brand of laser sights and tactical lights in a shooting sports industry survey, today announced that its innovative Lasersaddle™ LS-250 red laser sight (and LS-250G green laser sight) for the Mossberg® Shockwave™ firearm is now available. This laser sight is precision engineered for a custom fit onto the Mossberg […]

SMYRNA, Ga. – January 2, 2019 Today, GLOCK, Inc. announces two additions to the GLOCK pistol family.  The GLOCK 43X and the GLOCK 48 feature the design of the Slimline series with a silver slide and are a perfect fit for everyday carry. Chambered in 9X19, both pistols feature a compact Slimiline frame with silver nPVD […]

During a media event with Remington Outdoor Company in Little Rock, Arkansas, we were offered the chance to visit their Lonoke ammunition plant. Having never been inside an ammunition plant, I was super excited for the opportunity.  Sponsored by Remington Outdoor Company Remington Ammunition Plant The Remington Ammunition Plant is located on more than 1,200 […]

Vicki Farnam is a household name in the world of gun training. Having been in the firearms industry for more than 25 years, this vivacious grandmother teaches alongside her well-known husband, John Farnam. Together they own Defense Training International, a business that trains law enforcement as well as civilians in the skills of self-defense. Vicki […]

I don’t switch out guns like I change my shoes. However, I like to have a few guns to choose from for my concealed carry options, and have tended to choose smaller framed versions that I can easily conceal in inside-the-waistband holsters. With winter coming in strong, and with the purchase of 2 new longer-length […]

Crimson Trace®, recognized as America’s top brand of laser sights in a nationwide survey by Southwick Associates, offers many laser sight and light products for installation on numerous models of Ruger® handguns. In addition to more than a dozen Lasergrips® laser sights that will fit onto Ruger 1911 pistols as replacement grips, Crimson Trace offers […]

I’ve been carrying concealed for many years now, and as a women who uses a wheelchair, my preferred method is to use a concealed carry handbag. Because I sit all day, with frequent transfers, I don’t wear a belt for comfort reasons, as well as the fact that I don’t ever run the risk of […]

Do you have plans for Christmas break with your family? When my boys were younger, the days after Christmas always involved things such as Nerf guns and LEGO sets. As they got older, it changed to Red Ryder BB guns. Even older, and now I’m looking at AK stocks to surprise my teenagers who love […]

After going through the indoor, dry fire drills with my new Crimson Trace the CWL-202 tactical light on my AR, I took trainer Chris Cerino’s advice and headed outside to a range that would allow me to move and to fire at multiple targets. Sponsored by Crimson Trace In case you want a refresher or […]

The 1911 was designed by John Browning in 1911. Of course, that’s where the name originated. It’s a single-action pistol that uses a firing pin. The “Commander” size typically has a barrel length from 4 to 4.25 inches, as opposed to the longer “Government” barrel length of 5 inches or shorter “Officer” barrel length of […]

Crimson Trace® laser sights and tactical lights are well-known by firearms owners for meeting or exceeding their many product needs and demands in the self-defense market. The Oregon-based firearms accessory industry leader continues to offer numerous Rail Master™ laser sights and Rail Master™ Pro laser sights and lights combinations. These sights and lights will equip […]

Grace Callahan in a shotgun shooting instructor at Griffin & Howe Shooting School, located at Hudson Farm in New Jersey, and a Syren dealer. She’s also a rising star in the Sporting Clays world and is currently ranked 4th in the All American Points Race for the Ladies division. She’s been a Master Class shooter […]

There’s still time to buy some exceptional gifts for people who love the outdoors. We’d like to invite you to consider purchasing a gift this season from our partners. After all, they are the reason we can bring you our stories, reviews, opinions and lifestyle information. Check out our gift ideas for outdoorsy types in […]

Christmas is fast approaching, which usually means there are a bunch of frantic people out there scrambling to find gifts for the firearms enthusiast in their lives. I have a few gift ideas that may help ease their shopping stress. Gear Up is sponsored by Springfield Armory Gift Ideas for the Firearms Enthusiast  Firearms Many […]

Christine Cunningham explains why she prefers an over/under shotgun for the bird field. The Edge is sponsored by Syren.

The trend of home concealment furniture has picked up speed recently, especially with crime being on the increase. Multitudes of firearms-related conventions, trade shows and expos across the country are featuring these products. It’s an interesting concept – hiding firearms in plain sight where no one would bat an eye at it being anything other […]

The AR platform is popular for personal/home defense. Crimson Trace recently introduced an aftermarket tactical light, the CWL-202, for rail-equipped long guns. We are going to kick off a series of how-to articles that feature one of the country’s top trainers giving us recommendations on how to use Crimson Trace products. We’ll begin with the […]

Huntsville, AL – Remington introduces the Model RM380 Executive, an all-metal, micro pistol designed for concealed carry.   A tough, all-metal construction for ultimate durability and longevity, the RM380 also features the longest barrel in its class to maximize muzzle velocity and bullet expansion, while facilitating shooting precision and accuracy.  Weighing just 12.2 ounces unloaded […]