Are you mentally prepared to take on holiday shopping, including personal defense if necessary? Michelle Cerino runs through helpful resources that will make you think, prepare and shop confidently this season.

Michelle Cerino received a Springfield Echelon 4.0C. Find out what she did with it before her first trip to the range, and why.

Michelle Cerino tackles the problem of age-onset arthritis with a client. Find out tips and tricks to deal with the pain that can come with shooting a handgun when you suffer from arthritis.

Michelle Cerino learns why three females chose to protect themselves, especially since they carry, with CCW Safe memberships.

Michelle Cerino offers advice for gifts from Gun Tote’n Mamas for the person who wants to practice personal defense – lethal or non-lethal.

Vera Koo has been a globe trotter for several years. Reading her accounts of travel is like having a friend describe a journey. You won’t want to miss this round-up of places Vera’s been.

Michelle Cerino is always on the lookout for training to advance her firearms skills and personal defense methods. She recently attended a class, sponsored by WOFT and XINSURANCE. She walked away with confidence and even more skills.

Michelle Cerino delves into the benefits of a CCW Safe membership. Find out why she will join, and why others have.

Michelle Cerino packed and carried a Gun Tote’n Mamas’ Classic School Girl Satchel Crossbody purse in the new hot color of ocean blue out on the town. Find out why she’ll keep this one in her lineup of concealed-carry bags.

Michelle Cerino recommends that concealed carry holders take things a step further and add training that includes shopping scenarios and returning home afterward to their practice regimes.

Throughout the years, championship shooter Vera Koo has integrated her Chinese upbringing into her modern American lifestyle. Find out how she mingles four Chinese concepts into everyday living in this collection of stories.

It is time to shop for a fall concealed carry bag. Michelle Cerino checked out some fashion trends and paired them with an assortment of Gun Tote’n Mamas’ concealed-carry purses.

Michelle Cerino talked to two Syren shotgun owners, a mother-daughter duo. Find out what she learned about their histories of shooting and why they love their Syrens.

Vera Koo explains why maintaining a strong mind and continually setting goals are important parts of her life. In this round-up of several of her posts at The WON, we may receive inspiration to do the same for ourselves.

Do you have a plan in place should you need legal defense and emotional support following a personal defense happening in your life? Michelle Cerino explores the many benefits of CCW Safe.

Nationally renowned hunter and television host Melissa Bachman makes South Dakota home. Find out why.

With the holidays around the corner, Michelle Cerino gives you lots of tips for situational awareness and proper concealed-carry options.

Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of its 1911 Agency Optic System (AOS) pistols that combine the proven capabilities of the 1911 with modern optics integration — all offered direct from the factory.

Part 2 of Michelle Cerino’s “Girl Power” series, based on women who work for AERO Precision, features even more phenomenal women in the gun industry.

Michelle Cerino gives you a great list of back-to-school GTM purses and bags to carry, without a firearm.

In part one of “Girl Power: Meet the Women of AERO Precision,” Michelle Cerino introduces us to women who make AERO Precision work.

Vera Koo, champion professional shooter, has faced physical challenges throughout her course of competitive years. Michelle Cerino delves into Vera’s past columns regarding how she healed from injuries and kept herself healthy.

Michelle Cerino is thinking ahead, and planning her Christmas (and other holiday) list for those who have been “nice.” She’s taking advantage of Springfield Armory’s handy online store to fulfill wish list wants.

Expectations were high when Michelle Cerino accepted the assignment to review the Heritage Barkeep. Find out why this gun is a keeper to her.

Michelle Cerino gleans through Vera Koo’s past columns to find tips for competition. After all, as an eight-time Bianchi Cup champ, Vera Koo has the street cred for this type of advice.

Michelle Cerino checks with GTM’s president, Claudia Chisholm, for suggestions on perfect bags for concealed carry.

Michelle Cerino jumps at the chance to review a single-action revolver, the Taurus Deputy, and learn more about the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS).

Michelle Cerino adds the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp to her “collection” of cats. Find out why she especially likes this one, and can get on target even faster with the new design.

Michelle Cerino describes several ways to store your firearm if you carry it off-body. Since this is the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Gun Storage Week,” we thought it is important. Gun Tote’n Mamas includes information in its manual on this topic, as well.

Michelle Cerino walks you through how to keep your “cool” after you hear a click instead of bang. Learn about handgun malfunctions and what you need to do when it happens to you.

Michelle Cerino meets Syren’s Julia at the Sinkola plantation for an old-fashioned quail hunt. Find out why this gun was perfect for this type of setting.