This is the first part of a series on obtaining a concealed carry license (CCL) in the state of Ohio. During the next few months, we’ll follow 24-year-old Elizabeth Buerling on her journey of becoming a concealed carry license holder.    Gear Up is sponsored by Springfield Armory Meet Elizabeth Buerling In the 7th grade, Elizabeth […]

Dove season is a time of enjoyment, competition, fun and skill. Dove are fast-flying birds, very similar to ducks, but smaller and quicker, making them harder targets. Around our house, dove season is when we gather with our family and friends, have fun competing against one another, share stories from past years, eat good food […]

We live in the age of social media and it’s hard to stand out in the crowd. Scrolling through our feeds on Instagram, we are bombarded with thousands of photos and videos. Each one vying for our attention to get noticed, to sell a product, or to convey a message. It’s 100% visual and it’s […]

Tattoos represent many things to many people and regardless of why people get tattooed, there always seems to be a story behind each and every tattoo. More and more women are taking the plunge to get inked and we wanted to reach out to some outdoor women to find out more about their tattoos and […]

Dry fire training is the practice of firing, or practicing the manipulation of, a firearm without ammunition. That seems easy enough to understand, but let’s take a look at the reasons why someone would want to practice dry firing, as well as some drills that are helpful.   She Shoots 2 is sponsored by CrossBreed Holsters […]

Ashlee Lundvall prefers kayaking as a form of exercise in her off season from hunting. Sponsored by Mace Brand.

Watching the news over the spring and summer of 2018, we might be tempted to think that every high school student across the United States have been caught up in anti-gun-rights marches. The good news is that as big and loud as those teens are, there are plenty of examples of young men and women […]

As I write this, our friends from Illinois are pulling out of our driveway to head back home. After spending the last few days exploring Wyoming via kayak and ATV, they’ve officially caught the mountain-life bug. I think it is safe to say that they will definitely be back next summer. This marks our half-way […]

It’s here! The next generation of the most popular pistol ever produced by Springfield Armory is now available in the most popular caliber. Meet the XD-S Mod.2 in 9mm. I have to share a little secret … I’ve had the Springfield Armory’s XD-S Mod.2 in 9mm for about a month now. I’m so excited to […]

As many of you already know, I am part of the Volquartsen Factory Team. That being said, I get to shoot the latest and greatest offerings from Volquartsen. Volquartsen’s motto is “Build it better,” and everything that leaves their shop is absolutely top notch! Based in Carroll, Iowa, the Volquartsen family has made it their […]

People want to take my purse. They don’t want it for its contents inside, they want it for the bag itself. The bag? It’s a Gun Tote’n Mamas distressed buffalo leather CCW, cross-body bag with a snap-open front flap.    Sponsored by Gun Tote’n Mamas The RFID thing Introduced into the “Cinnamon line” last year, […]

I hear many people talk about what they want to do “some day.” Too often, though, “some day” never arrives until the window of opportunity has closed and they can no longer do what they always said they wanted to do. I do not want to miss my “some day.” That is why I decided […]

People who are passionate about what they do are key to building anything in life – whether its a vibrant online community, such as the women of The WON have created or a family project or a shooting event on the range. In other words, attributed to my friend Julie Golob, “Passion trumps perfect.” With […]

These signs can stop you in your tracks at the entrance. You know, those signs that tell you that you can or can’t carry a firearm into the building. What do they mean and how do they pertain to concealed carry license holders? What about those who carry without a permit and live in a […]

In this video, I’ll walk you through the various features of the Liberty HDX-350 Handgun Smart Vault, from Liberty Safe. This safe makes a great nightstand safe suitable for your firearms or valuables.    Sponsored by Liberty Safe One of the techy features of this safe is the inclusion of USB ports – both internally […]

Independence Day – we like to call it “The 4th of July” – we celebrate it with family cook-outs with hot dogs and burgers on the grill, and close the day out with sparklers and fireworks. But, when was the last time you or I really stopped to consider the deeper meanings of this day? […]

Christina Boggs is a hunting and fishing guide in Arizona specializing in big game hunts and kayak fishing trips.    She Guides is sponsored by Remington Outdoor Company   I’m a little different. I started off as a non-hunter for the first 35 years of my life.  My aunt’s husband hunted; I liked being outdoors […]

When I began hunting, I was focused on big game animals. As I grew as a hunter, I started to venture out into other species, including bird hunting. I was given the opportunity to attend my first turkey hunt in 2016 with Turkey Tracks in northern Indiana, and it was a wonderful adventure. I knew […]

If you have ever worn a custom-tailored dress or suit, you know how good “custom” can feel. With a firearm, we might be tempted to defer to a “gun tailor” to get a custom feel. While there are definitely things I want a gunsmith to do for my rifle (rebarreling, for example), there are 4 […]

Last May, several outdoor writers came to one of the most beautiful places in the Ozarks – Big Cedar Lodge, in Ridgedale, Missouri. Bass Pro Shops and Toyota hosted the event, “Outdoors in the Ozark Mountains,” that featured a wide range of outdoor activities, and kicked off with a day onsite at the new Johnny […]

Ashlee Lundvall inspires you to find your own, personal rhythm and enjoy the sport of fly-fishing. Sponsored by Mace Brand.

I was precise in everything I did throughout my sport shooting career. I was precise in the way I practiced. I was precise in the way I ate in the weeks leading up to a match. I was precise in the way I prepared my guns and equipment for competition. So I suppose it is […]

There is a lot to consider when choosing what to wear for shooting sporting clays. Sponsored by Syren USA.

Did you hear Springfield Armory’s exciting news? It has decided to hit the road with the Shoot Like A Girl (SLG2) trailer. Women, ages 16 and older, who stop by the trailer will have the opportunity to put their hands on a few of Springfield Armory’s firearms especially designed for concealed carry.  Gear Up is […]

As a hunter, I am always looking for opportunities to challenge myself. When I was given the chance to review a Volquartsen  firearm, I knew right away what I wanted to attempt. I remembered reading the Wyoming Game & Fish regulations on turkey hunting that mentioned a change regarding the firearm requirements for turkey hunting. […]

I live on an old cattle ranch in the Ozarks that we manage for deer these days. That means, we work with several game cameras – at last count, 8 – to keep track of how the herd is doing. Currently, we’re watching fawns show up as singles or doubles with their moms. Because The […]

Church security, design a plan to help reduce the severity of a tragic event, as well as a church’s level of liability should one occur.

There isn’t really a standard recipe for the ideal Syren ProStaffer, but these 3 ladies have what it takes to promote the Syren brand of shotguns.  Some of the things they have in common are a great attitude, big welcoming smiles to everyone they meet, a love of our guns and shotgun shooting!  As we […]

In my younger years, I couldn’t wait for winter’s arrival. The first big snowfall meant making snow forts, sledding, or even hitting the ski slopes. As I’ve aged, I don’t enjoy the cold season quite as much. Maybe it’s that every ache and pain is more noticeable with frigid temperatures, or maybe I just don’t […]

The whole point of being prepared is to know that you have the ability to take care of yourself and your family when something unexpected happens. It’s not all about the end of the world and “doomsday”; it’s about knowing that you’re able to handle whatever comes your way. Here are some practical tips to […]