Podcast #9: Gabby Franco, Paragliding and Pulling Your Tooth Out with a Slingbow

In this week’s episode, Stacy Bright and Barbara Baird discuss a host of topics, including the Red Bull X-Alps and its lone female competitor (Dawn Westrum), along with other notable women in the outdoor scene this summer. Barb interviews professional competition shooter Gabby Franco, and Stacy talks to Carrie Lightfoot, who delivers another important tip regarding firearms and how to pick a holster for concealed carry purposes.

Shooting

•  Safety First, Despite What Hollywood Shows – Some of the ways guns are depicted in movies are completely wrong! http://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2015/07/safety-first-despite-what-hollywood-shows/
• How Important is Stun Gun Voltage, Anyway? – Wendy will tell you what to look for : http://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2015/07/how-important-is-stun-gun-voltage-anyway/

The Well Armed Woman Weekly Tip – Founder Carrie Lightfoot: Selecting your concealed carry holster

Hunting

• Women of Remington Outdoor Company:  Ginger Chandler – A series on women who work for Remington, and shoot Remington products  http://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2015/07/women-of-remington-outdoor-company-ginger-chandler-engineer-and-senior-veep/

Fishing

• Lady Bass Anglers Set to Fish in Kentucky Lake – Starts July 17th : http://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2015/07/lady-bass-anglers-set-to-fish-in-kentucky-lake-tournament/
• New Online Course for Boaters – Learn how to communicate using a VHF radio : http://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2015/07/new-online-course-for-boaters-all-about-marine-radio/

Interview: Barb interviews Gabby Franco who is a Top Shot contestant, NRA Commentator, Olympic Athlete, and Firearms Trainer. See http://www.gabbyfranco.com.

Ask Us:   What’s the big deal about letting your child use a slingbow to remove a baby tooth?

Adventure 

• Red Bull XAlps update on US Woman, Dawn Westrum – Follow the action here: http://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2015/06/10-reasons-to-follow-the-red-bull-x-alps/
• National Park Foundation’s ‘Open Outdoors for Kids’ – Connecting more kids to their national parks : http://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2015/07/national-park-foundations-open-outdoors-for-kids-a-great-way-to-provide-new-experiences/

Special thanks to Adley Stump for graciously allowing us to play “Like This,” on our podcast.  See more from Adley on her website: http://www.adleystump.com

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  About Barbara Baird

  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 →