Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the 4” Polished Blued SA-35™, the newest addition to the popular SA-35 family of pistols.

Shelley Hill addresses the question of whether you need to carry pepper spray, and asks several of the country’s top firearms trainers, along with everyday people who carry for self-defense, for their opinions. You’ll be surprised at their answers, and it may convince you to carry it if you already don’t.

Vera Koo reveals some secrets to her youthful appearance and abundant energy levels with Michelle Cerino.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill describes what criminals look for in our daily lives, and how we need to be ever vigilant and not allow any strikes to happen, or if they do, react accordingly.

Michelle Cerino is ready to roll at the range with the Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 9mm PDW, a pistol-caliber carbine. To help her better understand how to perform mechanical offset drills correctly, she asked well-reputed firearms instructor Andrew Blubaugh for tips.

Syren pro-staffer Kate Ahnstrom offers last-minute dove and goose hunting tips for early hunting this season.

Michelle Cerino has been privileged to get her hands on Springfield Armory’s Prodigy line throughout the years. Find out what she thinks about the newest member of the Prodigy family, the 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5” AOS 9mm.

Babbs asked to try a Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor for the express purpose of shooting long range with her sons this fall. Find out how she is preparing it for the trip.

Syren pro-staffer Kate Ahnstrom shares her story about a battle she’s been fighting for years with Babesiosis, a tick-born disease. Find out what she does to prevent tick bites, and how she has progressed through treatment to become disease free.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill asks us to consider stretching our plans of responses to include “what if?” Find out how to employ this tactic to train your brain for self-defense scenarios that might happen in your world.

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’s second book, “Wisdom and Things: Essays From an Unlikely Champion,” adds depth to her stories in her first book. We take a look at how this book was received by women in the shooting world.

Michelle Cerino goes to the best source in the firearms world to explain about the use of a pistol brace, and that is John Crump. Find out what she learned and why you might be well within the bounds of legality to now own and use one.

In yet another timely and instructive post that furthers our education into self-preservation, Shelley Hill describes how the mirror neuron systems of our brains work.

Throughout the years, we have been honored and delighted to share book reviews of Vera Koo’s books. Michelle Cerino takes a look at some of the thoughts surrounding Vera’s first book, “The Most Unlikely Champion.”

Shelley Hill explains how easy it is to discover the perfect grip if you use a firearm from the Heckler & Koch VP9 line. She also recommends two drills to make sure you’re hitting the target with your set up.

Michelle Cerino had a thought sometime in the wee hours of the morning, equating her desire to learn how to swing a golf club to someone who might want to learn to shoot. Find out more about how she equates the two skills.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill describes how to use pepper spray correctly, and it involves practicing with inert spray first. Find out more and why.

In this installment of “Syren Savvy,” fitness and lifestyle coach Haley Faith gives us the rundown on strength training for shotgun shooting.

If you’re looking for an entry point into the line of Springfield Armory Echelon ownership, look no further than its new Echelon Alpha – offered at a reasonable price point.

Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the Echelon™ Alpha 4.0C 9mm pistol, offering shooters a highly accessible entry point into the modular Echelon ecosystem.

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.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill details how to deliver the word no confidently, especially when it might mean the difference between life and death.

Syren USA has built a wonderful team of female ambassadors throughout the years. Recently, it added three more amazing women to the ranks. Meet Lindsey Martin, Blayke Barlow and Aniston Hamil.

Shelley Hill has received the newly released Heckler & Koch VP9CC, and can hardly wait to get out and live her lifestyle with it on her side. Given the fact that she already trains with and carries HK firearms, she knows that she’s getting a reliable personal defense firearm.

Syren’s pro-staff shotgunner, Kate Ahnstrom, gives tips on how to approach and shoot clay rabbits on a clays course.

Michelle Cerino gets a first look at the new Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 9mm PDW, a carbine in tungsten gray. Find out what she sees, and why she is looking forward to testing this one at the range soon.

Featuring an added retail value of more than $200, Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the new SAINT® Gear Pac®.

Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the SA-35™ 4″ 9mm, offering a unique new addition to this incredibly popular line of semi-automatic pistols.

In an interesting series of interviews, Michelle Cerino talks to former pro-shooter Vera Koo about topics that pertain to Vera’s success and life story. Find out how Vera’s advice about how to be a good Chinese wife could translate into modern day marriage tips.