Lanny Barnes tells us why she decided to carry a concealed firearm, and how she mastered proficiency with it. Also, she delves into the importance of situational awareness, an absolute necessity regardless of whether you carry or not.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill kicks off part one of a four-part series on Reactionary Zones, with the MOST time you can expect for reacting to a threat.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill delves into research surrounding seniors and when and where they are vulnerable to attacks and thefts. Find out more here, and how you can, hopefully, prevent being target by society’s miscreants.

Michelle Cerino looks back at 2024 and the eclectic selection of articles surrounding off-body concealed carry purses – featuring Gun Tote’n Mamas.

It’s natural for gun owners who enjoy target shooting, hunting, collecting or just plain plinking to want to share their enjoyment of firearms with others. What better way to do that than to gift a firearm to a family member, close friend or relative?

The Complete Combatant, aka Shelley Hill, walks us through many helpful tips for staying safe and free from interference from the “Grinch” this Christmas.

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.

Avery Skipalis brings you a quick video on how firearm storage is a thoughtful and much-appreciated gift this holiday season.

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.

The Complete Combatant, Shelley Hill, gives us common-sense tips for thwarting property crime in our homes.

Andrea Bogard takes the Taurus GX4 from a place of concealment to unconcealed carry, and describes why and how.

Courtney Nicolson gives excellent advice for traveling in the U.S. with a firearm.

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.

What is EDC? We discuss everyday carry items you should keep on you at all times, as well as concealed carrying for women with firearm recommendations.

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.

Morgan Rogue gives you a run-down on Project ChildSafe’s resources for parents, educators and law enforcement.

Women’s Outdoor News and Avery Skipalis bring you a quick video highlighting Jackie P., an Aviation Advisor who ensures she has the knowledge and skills to protect her children and herself.

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.

In this installment of “Women Who Carry,” Avery Skipalis interviews Kim R., a data analyst and newcomer to the firearms community, about carry concealed at the workplace.

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.

The Complete Combatant Shelley Hill gives us several helpful de-escalation techniques, along with ways to recognize heightened hostilities from others.

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

Our Babbs decided to forego buying a stagecoach and just keep shooting the Heritage Mfg. Badlander in 20 gauge. Find out why this one works for personal defense.

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

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill delves into the various types of smiles and why you can’t trust all of them. Learn when to run away and when to relax in the company of someone, based on a smile.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill asks four top decision and “mindset” people in the field to tell us their perspectives regarding mindset, and how it relates to personal defense. She then lays out how we can employ mindset in daily routines and tasks.

Avery Skipalis kicks off a new series called “Women Who Carry.” In this first installment, she walks us through how she incorporates safety into her profession as a REALTOR®. 

Former Olympian biathlete Lanny Barnes shares her story of learning the importance of safe storage, and passing along that information to others.