In this week’s show, Barbara Baird and Carrie Lightfoot welcome new contributor Julie Golob to the team. Julie, who is a professional competition shooter, will give weekly shooting tips in her series titled “Tip Time,” sponsored by the NRA Women’s Network. The pair also discuss trending firearms news, cool products and events. Carrie interviews the Fan of the Month, Donna, about being a self-protector. Sponsored by Ruger.
In a catch-up session, Carrie explains that she’s heading to a TWAW/NRA 3 Day Instructor Course, and that she’s looking forward to it: http://thewellarmedwoman.com/courses
Barb talks about a Civil War Encampment experience, and how she learned that women were spies.
Big News #1 – Carrie announces a new sponsor for The Women’s Gun Show: NRA Women’s Network, http://www.nrawomen.tv/
Big News #2 – Barb talks to Julie Golob about Julie’s new role at The Women’s Gun Show.
Tip Time, with Julie G.: Julie Golob talks about the importance of a stance when shooting. Sponsored by NRA Women’s Network.
Survival Story
Carrie mentions how a Mom pulls out guns to chase off 5 suspected burglars: http://www.wbbjtv.com/2017/05/16/mom-pulls-guns-chase-off-5-burglars/?sf79797425=1
Firearms News You Can Use
Barb says the stock market for gun manufacturers has shifted back up after Trump election: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-guns-stocks-idUSKBN1852A1
Carrie is disappointed that NY lawmakers push bill requiring child-proof triggers on guns http://www.guns.com/2017/05/24/ny-lawmakers-push-bill-requiring-child-proof-triggers-on-guns/
Fan of the month Interview with Donna
Meet Donna and find out why she’s a self-protector.
Carrie likes these Offhand Gear Hand Guards, which now come in new colors and patterns ($225 to $300): http://www.offhandgear.com/ar-15-hand-guards/ Barb is going to order a Girls with Guns “We the People” tank top ($19.99): https://www.gwgclothing.com/collections/new-womens-tops/products/we-the-people-flag-racerback-tank-top-white
The WON’s new columnist, Lynne Green (Syren Savvy), penned “Traveling with Firearms – What You Need to Know”: http://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2017/03/traveling-guns/
TWAW Product of the Week It’s here and available! The new TWAW/LWRC DI-ADEM AR 15, made especially for The Well Armed Woman and the first 1,000 will go to chapter leaders and members ($1,499): http://thewellarmedwoman.com/twaw-lwrci-di-adem
Calendar: What’s up?
Carrie recommends that you search for a Women on Target Clinic this summer, sponsored by the NRA: https://wot.nra.org/
Barb knows that people with children out of school are looking for worthy events. She recommends NWTF JAKES events across the nation: https://www.nwtf.org/about/hunting-heritage/jakes
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Publisher/Editor Barbara Baird is a freelance writer in hunting, shooting and outdoor markets. Her bylines are found at several top hunting and shooting publications. She also is a travel writer, and you can follow her at https://www.ozarkian.com. View all posts by Barbara Baird