Vera Koo’s husband, Carlos, has been featured here at The WON. He has shared his adventures with his daughter, Christina, as his companion. From salmon to sharks, the dynamic duo has struck out to make memories.

Michelle Cerino talks to self-defense experts and gets tips on how to stay safe while shopping this holiday season.

Featuring a retail value of up to $375, Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of Gear Pac®.

Michelle Cerino tells us how to shop for a gun, and why we should take a hard look at Springfield Armory’s new Echelon series.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill lays it all out here in regard to considering transitional spaces and your own personal security. Are you aware of the sometimes tiny and often overlooked danger zones between you and another space? Find out here.

Syren Pro-staffer lays down a precursor, a must-read, for anyone who is interested in getting into shotgun shooting – either on a range with clays or in the field with live birds. Find out what you absolutely must know in order to see success with your shotgun.

Anyone who knows or knows of Vera Koo will admire her for her outstanding athleticism. Yet, she didn’t grow up as a fierce competitor, but trained herself. In this post, we can see what she has passed along to her daughters as competitors, and why her husband has been a life coach to encourage her to compete and not give up.

Professional shooter and author Vera Koo shows us the many ways she’s stepped out of her comfort zone, both personally and professionally.

The Complete Combatant, Shelley Hill, runs us through Dr. William Aprill’s ASK, TELL, MAKE method of stopping a crime about to be perpetrated against you.

Syren ambassador Kate Ahnstrom gives important tips about getting prepared for the upland bird season.

From the FFL guy’s kitchen table to Michelle Cerino’s, find out what impressed both of them about the Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 2.0.

Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of a collection of newly redesigned SAINT Victors.

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.

Michelle Cerino takes a break from the heat to shop for a trendy fall wardrobe that she can wear when she’s carrying concealed.

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.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill talks to her friend who used to live a more casual and carefree lifestyle, until someone poked around in her dresser drawers while she was showering.

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

It may be hot on the range, but you can still train safely. Michelle Cerino runs through tried-and-true tips for hot weather and firearm training.

The Complete Combatant, aka Shelley Hill, presents the pros and cons of striking an assailant if you feel threatened. She also includes sage advice from her husband and business partner, trainer and coach Brian Hill.

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

Syren pro-staffer and shotgun instructor Kate Ahnstrom explains the nitty gritty of shotgun pellet penetration versus pattern density. After reading this instructive piece, you’ll want to double check your own shotgun to see how it’s performing.

Michelle Cerino puts Springfield Armory’s Kuna pistol through its paces for the first time. She may trick it out a bit and run some PD ammo through it in the future, but for now, she’s very happy with how it’s running.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill gives us a good description of what to look for in predators, and the two types especially – Process and Resource. Learn the difference and prepare to act accordingly.

Michelle Cerino reminds us of the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Gun Storage Check Week, which is the first week in June, and about various methods of safe gun storage.

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.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill finishes the 4-part series on Reactionary Zones with aplumb. Find out why you should think about the unthinkable: what to do when there’s maybe a half-second to make a choice to defend your life. Worth the few minutes of your time to read.

Vera Koo, former professional action pistol shooter has another side, a facet to her life, which includes being a lover of the arts and theater. In this round-up post, Michelle Cerino reminds us of where Vera’s been – from Broadway to an art museum. Michelle takes away valuable advice from Vera, who is an icon and a sage.

Our publisher, Babbs, spent time onsite at the Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife Museum in Springfield, Missouri, recently, watching Boone and Crockett Club official measurers confirm scores of magnificent trophies that will be on display in the museum from May through July.

Michelle Cerino rounds up several past posts by Vera Koo surrounding her openness to new experiences, including windsurfing and zombie hunting.

Syren pro-staffer and shotgun instructor Kate Ahnstrom walks you through how to choose the best shooting eye pro you can afford, and why.

Michelle Cerino received a Springfield Armory Kuna shortly before its release date. Find out why she’s looking forward to taking this one to the range soon.