Michelle Cerino talked to Vera Koo, former champion action pistol shooter, about what it is like to transition to the world of competitive shotgun shooting in her 70s.

Lisa Michael contributed this guest post about her 20-year struggle through the shooting sports that ended with her finally finding a shotgun with the right fit: the Syren Elos N2 Sporting She hopes her story inspires women to do the research, and try a Syren shotgun.

Vera Koo holds the record for winning the most Bianchi Cup matches in the women’s division. She will be remembered for this feat, but even more importantly, she is remembered by her peers and other competitors as a gracious, giving person – as you will see in this compilation.

Gabby has allied herself with the NSSF and its multiple programs that serve a multi-pronged approach to curtailing firearms in the wrong hands. From protecting children and adults to systems and business, Gabby shines a light on some of the NSSF’s safety measures through this helpful video.

Barbara Baird reviews several posts at The WON that advocate for suppressor usage, and reminds us that without the $200 tax stamp cost, it’s a lot cheaper to purchase these tools that reduce noise, recoil and offer so many other benefits to shooting.

As 2025 wraps up, Avery Skipalis looks back at the year as she covered GLOCK’s platform, its people and the exciting brand advancements coming in the New Year.

In her fourth and final video in the series “Women of Team GLOCK” at The WON, Avery Skipalis interviews a passionate go-getter: Thy Ngo.

We revisit the 4 firearms safety rules, and add a bit of fun. In this video, Becky Yackley uses pumpkins as targets as her sons show us all the safety rules on the range.

It’s the last in the three-part series, “Becoming a Collegiate Competition Shooter,” featuring Syren’s ambassador Abby Chambers. Find out more about her journey to successful shooting and what she learned along the way.

Gone are the days of considering one’s senior years as a time spent sitting on the front porch in a rocking chair, watching the world go by – especially if you are Vera Koo. Find out why Vera competes in the Huntsman World Senior Games.

In this video, we revisit competition shooter Lauren Horner’s insights and advice regarding firearms safety, which ties in perfectly with the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “National Shooting Sports Month.”

In the second of the series on “Becoming A Collegiate Competition Shooter,” Kennison Thomason describes her journey from gymnast to competitive shooter and coach. 

To kick off her new series “Women of Team GLOCK” at The WON, Avery Skipalis interviews the youngest member: Morgan Leonhardt.

Vera Koo never slowed down after she retired. Find out what this amazing former pro-shooter is doing with life now.

Syren Savvy kicks off a three-part series on collegiate shotgun athletes and how they made it to this level of competition, and what they envision for their futures. Emily Miller will be a senior at Ft. Hays State University, and is a new Syren ambassador.

Meet three new shotgun competitors on Syren’s elite ambassador team. Find out what more about each of these inspiring women, and why they choose Syren for success.

Vera Koo explains how she conquered the fear of public speaking while at SHOT Show this year.

Avery Skipalis provides an inside look at her journey as a GLOCK Advanced Armorer. From her early training to achieving advanced certification, she shares her insights and expertise with our readers.

Avery Skipalis brings you a quick video on her experience as a GLOCK Armorer. She details how she got started, what she’s learned and how it has empowered her in the firearms industry.

Michelle Cerino details the various AERO Precision products, including Ballistic Advantage and Stag Arms, featured at The WON in 2024. Find the perfect gun or accessory, along with shooting tips from Stag Arms’ pro Becky Yackley.

We look back at two influential shooting sports leaders when they were teenagers, talking about the importance of the shotgun sports. It’s interesting to note that a few years later, Jessica Strasser and Makayla Scott have found their niches in the shooting world, and continue to work for the benefit of youth in shotgun sports.

Michelle Cerino did a bit of digging and unearthed videos that follow and document Vera Koo’s successful shooting career.

Not all hunts wind up with bagged predators, but you can’t fault a gal for trying. Angie Perry takes the Springfield Armory Saint Victor afield in Louisiana and Oklahoma, slogging her way through long evenings looking for wild hogs and coyotes. Find out what happened.

Michelle Cerino talked to two Syren shotgun owners, a mother-daughter duo. Find out what she learned about their histories of shooting and why they love their Syrens.

In this installment of “Women Who Carry,” Avery Skipalis interviews Kim R., a data analyst and newcomer to the firearms community, about carry concealed at the workplace.

Part 2 of Michelle Cerino’s “Girl Power” series, based on women who work for AERO Precision, features even more phenomenal women in the gun industry.

Vera Koo is offering the audiobook version of her memoir, “The Most Unlikely Champion,” to accommodate her listeners who prefer to remain hands-free and informed.

In this revisit of a trip to the Scholastic Action Shooting Nationals, Michelle Cerino walked away impressed by not only shooting skills of youth, but their overall decorum.

In part one of “Girl Power: Meet the Women of AERO Precision,” Michelle Cerino introduces us to women who make AERO Precision work.

Walther pro-shooter Michelle Waldran gives you tips on how to get her to the gun range, based on tried-and-true experience.

Michelle Cerino gleans through Vera Koo’s past columns to find tips for competition. After all, as an eight-time Bianchi Cup champ, Vera Koo has the street cred for this type of advice.