I recently spent a day with the Toledo Swamp Rats, a youth trap and skeet team from Toledo, Ohio. Last fall, the young shotgunners won a skeet shooting clinic with shotgun-world-record holder and CZ-USA’s shotgun product manager David Miller through the CZ-USA NexGen photo contest. Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) athletes and teams were invited […]

Schaumburg, Illinois, hosted the 2019 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic. Through this event, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever welcomed 22,387 attendees, hundreds of vendors and even more bird dogs.  Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) are both grassroots, volunteer, membership-based nonprofit organizations. The mission of PF and QF […]

March is Women’s History Month. For the past 4 years, I’ve dedicated this month’s column to an interesting woman or to women in history who were firearms enthusiasts and perhaps a bit outspoken for their time. This year is no exception. Meet 6-foot-tall, 200-pound Mary Fields, also known as “Stagecoach Mary,” the first African American […]

I had a great time this past weekend at the 2019 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Schaumburg, Illinois. From Friday through Sunday, 22,387 attendees visited trade show vendors who focused on upland game bird hunting (pheasant and quail), wildlife conservation, dog training and wildlife habitat management and restoration. They also held seminars on […]

The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, held annually in Las Vegas, is one of the places where companies introduce new firearms and other products. Some media members are fortunate enough also to attend Media Day at the Range. Held at the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Club, media members test and evaluate some of […]

During SHOT Show, I had a fun time watching the Girls With Guns (GWG) Clothing 2019 collection “fashion show” at their booth. The models, wearing clothing from the new lines, strutted across the “runway,” as Jen O’Hara (emcee and co-owner) highlighted the details of each piece. GWG Life is sponsored by GWG Clothing The following […]

Michelle Cerino is decluttering her outdoor and competitive shooting gear using tips she learned in the book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” Her column, “She Shoots 2,” is sponsored by Crossbreed Holsters.

Whether you’re a firearms enthusiast, or just getting introduced to the world of guns, you’ve most likely heard of Springfield Armory, Inc. in Geneseo, Illinois. But do you know the history and iconic heritage of the name Springfield Armory? I found interesting information and resources about Springfield Armory that I think you will enjoy. Gear […]

On a recent pheasant hunt in Kansas with CZ-USA, I met 15-year-old Makayla Scott and her dad, Telford, from White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Right from the start, I knew this bubbly young lady was something special. Not only did she greet everyone, looking them straight in the eyes, she also joined in conversations and […]

During a media event with Remington Outdoor Company in Little Rock, Arkansas, we were offered the chance to visit their Lonoke ammunition plant. Having never been inside an ammunition plant, I was super excited for the opportunity.  Sponsored by Remington Outdoor Company Remington Ammunition Plant The Remington Ammunition Plant is located on more than 1,200 […]

Christmas is fast approaching, which usually means there are a bunch of frantic people out there scrambling to find gifts for the firearms enthusiast in their lives. I have a few gift ideas that may help ease their shopping stress. Gear Up is sponsored by Springfield Armory Gift Ideas for the Firearms Enthusiast  Firearms Many […]

Recently, I had the opportunity to hunt pheasant in Greensburg, Kansas, with CZ-USA. We hunted with Upland Inn Hunts, an upland game bird technology and habitat development company. The Gun Dog TV crew, from Outdoor Channel, joined us.  Sponsored by CZ-USA The Shotguns Dave Miller, CZ-USA’s shotgun product manager and pro-shooter, brought along several shotguns […]

I first started shooting sporting clays as a way to improve my aerial clay shots in 3–gun. Around the same time, I also fell in love with wingshooting after going on a chukar hunt. Now, a few years later, I have my custom CZ–USA shotgun on order and I’m ready to up my sporting clays […]

Have you ever tried firearm simulator training? I recently had the opportunity at the Boondocks Firearms Training Academy (Boondocks FTA) in Raymond, Mississippi. A firearm simulator is much more than just a video game. Used correctly, this eye-opening experience offers numerous training opportunities.    Gear Up is sponsored by Springfield Armory Firearm Simulator Simulators are […]

It’s the holiday season, which usually means dinner parties, get-togethers, and new outfits. Yes, silky shirts, heels, skirts and dresses aren’t always conducive for concealed carry on your body. For some who carry everyday, this may mean switching to off body concealed carry, a viable alternative. Sponsored by Gun Tote’n Mamas Holiday Concealed Carry 5 […]

If you’ve been following this series on obtaining a concealed carry license (CCL), you’ve already read about Elizabeth Buerling’s background in part 1 and about her lessons on grip, trigger press and sight picture in part 2. In this 3rd part of the series, Elizabeth learns the importance of proper gear for training and how […]

Anna V Outdoors is a competition sporting clays shooter, bird dog trainer and CZ-USA ambassador. She’s dedicated to sharing her passion for conservation and love for bird hunting and the shotgun sports.  Sponsored by CZ-USA Raised in a Hunting Family  Growing up, shooting time meant family fun time. I continued those family traditions with my […]

The people at Crimson Trace have heard just about every crazy idea out there involving the use of lasers (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) on firearms. So much so, that they created a list of the top 15 most common laser myths they’ve heard. The following is a sampling of the those laser […]

Almost a year ago I traveled to Las Vegas to attend the Springfield Armory Desert Duel, a writer’s event where they introduced new firearms. One of these firearms was the M1A 6.5 Creedmoor, which technicially was not a new rifle, but a new chamber. In the past, Springfield’s M1A Loaded only came chambered in .308 […]

I’ve been struggling with my shotgun shooting for the past few years. Not so much 3-gun or wing shooting, but oh … those orange clays. To help up my game I finally decided to get fit for a custom shotgun. I reached out to Dave Miller of Miller Shooting Sports, who also works as the […]

In this second part of a series on obtaining a concealed carry license (CCL), Elizabeth Buerling learns how to shoot using a 2-handed grip, what a “point of aim, point of impact” sight picture is and how to  do a proper trigger press for a factory, striker fired gun. In the first part of the […]

I’ve noticed a trend on social media, especially from “influencers,” that has me quite concerned about the eyesight of a few generations of shooters. It seems the focus of photos posted from the range have changed from practicing self-protection, competing or educating to a “Look at me … I’m holding a firearm” approach. The cool […]

I love secrets, mysteries and even those hidden picture puzzles from Highlights magazine. Perhaps that’s what drew me to Liberty Home Concealment furniture. They build everyday pieces of furniture and decor with hidden compartments to conceal firearms (or anything else you may choose). I decided the Freedom Series coatrack would look perfect in my entrance […]

This is the first part of a series on obtaining a concealed carry license (CCL) in the state of Ohio. During the next few months, we’ll follow 24-year-old Elizabeth Buerling on her journey of becoming a concealed carry license holder.    Gear Up is sponsored by Springfield Armory Meet Elizabeth Buerling In the 7th grade, Elizabeth […]

It’s here! The next generation of the most popular pistol ever produced by Springfield Armory is now available in the most popular caliber. Meet the XD-S Mod.2 in 9mm. I have to share a little secret … I’ve had the Springfield Armory’s XD-S Mod.2 in 9mm for about a month now. I’m so excited to […]

Did you hear Springfield Armory’s exciting news? It has decided to hit the road with the Shoot Like A Girl (SLG2) trailer. Women, ages 16 and older, who stop by the trailer will have the opportunity to put their hands on a few of Springfield Armory’s firearms especially designed for concealed carry.  Gear Up is […]

Spend a day fishing for bluegill. Bring the entire family along, pack a lunch and enjoy the outdoors.

Oh, the glorious life of a 3-gunner … travel, weekends spent with friends and hours and hours of shooting. Sure, it looks and sounds glamorous, but there’s a whole lot that goes into participating into a weekend match. I asked my friend, Rebecca King, a sponsored shooter for SENTRY Products Group, what it takes to […]

They go by many names, groundhog, woodchuck, whistle pig and grass rat. A rodent in the same family as squirrels, these omnivores feast on more than a pound of vegetation a day. Female groundhogs deliver 1 litter of 4 to 5 young a year. Yes, since February 2, 1887, the groundhog officially became a celebrity […]

I’ve shot many different Springfield Armory firearms and felt excited to get the opportunity to take the new 1911 TRP 10mm RMR [MSRP: $2,507] to the range. Sure, I ran quite a few rounds though one last fall at Springfield Armory’s Desert Duel writers’ event, but that was without the RMR. Now I had the time […]

Recently I wrote an article about why off body purse carry is OK. Continuing on that subject, I reached out to Claudia Chisholm, president and co-owner of Gun Tote’n Mamas, to find out what you should look for when choosing a concealed carry (CCW) handbag. Sponsored by Gun Tote’n Mamas   5 things to look […]