No matter what event you find women participating in, they are competitive. The more competitive they are, the more confidence you see in their demeanors. From very stereotypical “girl stuff,” such as shopping, to sports, like women’s rugby, women can be fierce. But what separates the demure from the tenacious? How do you encourage a […]

Do you have plans for Christmas break with your family? When my boys were younger, the days after Christmas always involved things such as Nerf guns and LEGO sets. As they got older, it changed to Red Ryder BB guns. Even older, and now I’m looking at AK stocks to surprise my teenagers who love […]

Young people are growing up in a world vastly different from what we experienced 30 or 40 years ago. Movies from our childhood movies with screens that broadcast in real time and allow human interaction are now REAL. We can make phone calls around the world through the Facebook app for free, as opposed to […]

Many families across the country are getting ready to head to the woods for hunting season and we want to review a few safety reminders for everyone hunting with firearms. Whether you hunt with family or your best friends, make sure that you follow the  4 rules of firearms safety, so that you end the […]

Taking a gun on a plane is a big undertaking. Here are 3 steps that will help you through a flight when you’re flying with firearms. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group Step 1: Read Part 1 of ‘Flying with Firearms’ It would be helpful to refresh or learn the basics in this column I wrote […]

Every family has its rules. As gun owners, we have some very important rules that everyone must follow. These rules apply to everyone, no matter their ages. We don’t grow out of the requirements to follow the rules of firearms safety, in fact, as we age, as we gain experience with firearms; it’s our job […]

I recently wrote a piece for The WON about running with a gun, and there is another piece of that self-protection mindset that we should make sure we cover: storage. Part of carrying a gun when you run, walk, hike, or otherwise leave your house and chose to be armed is securing it when you […]

I’ve run since I was 14. At the time, the daughter of a friend told me I shouldn’t run alone – something bad could happen to me. She was only 6, but she already had gained an awareness of this reality: as a female, running down a country road poses danger. I never stopped running. […]

Traveling with guns is an adventure! The cost to travel with firearms, and the legal ramifications are a big undertaking. I’m here to share a few insights from travel to other parts of the country and globe with guns, so that when you head out the door with your firearms, you can rest easy and […]

Raising children with a respect for firearms means that our children need to know what guns are. As parents, it is our job not only to educate them about what guns are and how to safely handle them, but also to instruct them about the ins and outs of normal firearms use. What that means […]

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 […]

Moms face a difficult task when it comes to organizing the family for travel. We have to get everything squared away and packed, but also teach kids to be responsible for themselves. When you finally get everything into the car, it can seem like anything that didn’t make it wasn’t important.  Not a Soccer Mom […]

Moms worry. We worry if our kids are with us or without us. Worries about firearms, regardless of whether we own any, are similar to worries any parent has when raising children in a world full of powerful tools – from cars to bikes to power tools. It is possible to raise children to respect […]

Cleaning a shotgun. It’s really pretty simple, and knowing how to break down and wipe down your gun is a skill not to be undervalued.   Not a soccer Mom is sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group Reign in your potential to become a circus show – keep your guns clean. Gather your supplies. I use […]

When you were a kid, you probably heard your mom say, “Don’t swim after eating!” When you took hunter safety, you learned about hunting with a partner, or if you were lucky enough to live in a state with mentored hunts, you probably spent a lot of time in the woods with a parent, grandparent, […]

Becky Yackley was there with her camera as room full of ladies filled the Bonnier Sportman’s Lounge for the 3rd annual Meet & Mingle at SHOT Show 2018. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group.

Working outdoors? Becky Yackley shares her favorite cold weather gear with us. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group.

Becky Yackley has the perfect ideas for your Tactical Christmas List. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group.

Becky Yackley shares tips on preparing your kids for hunting season. Sponosored by Jagemann Sporting Group.

Becky Yackley proves you don’t need an expensive firearm to teach kids the fundamentals of shooting. Sponsored by the Jagemann Sporting Group.

Becky Yackley knows the importance of teaching kids to shoot. She share these pistol tips with you. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group.

Find out what happens when you awaken the sleeper and she becomes the range mom. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group.

Becky Yackley explains what it’s like to be part of a shooting family. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group.

If you’re traveling with kids you must read Becky Yackley’s tips on loading up the van. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group.

Becky Yackley explains why she is not a ‘soccer mom’, and the sport her family takes part in. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group.