“Impact!” is my goal at 1 mile back-to-back for 5 shots, shooting a long range rifle. I’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there, and it’s only the beginning. I sat down with the guy, Curtis Broadbent, that got me into long range shooting to pick his brain about […]

Well, it finally happened, I reached the big five-oh. And with it came a few changes that I first noticed this past summer. While on the range or shooting clays, I began seeing spots in the sky, almost like transparent threads or cobwebs. One time, I actually tried removing this mystery thread from the front […]

Chris Cerino, who runs Cerino Consulting and Training Group, offered a few tips on winter wear for concealed carry. Chris ought to know, being not only a popular firearms trainer and professional shooter, but also, as a law enforcement officer and former Federal Air Marshal. See if you can apply any of his recommendations to […]

There are a lot of questions about how much gun cleaning to do and how often. This is what we do for our shotgun gun maintenance and our advice about taking care of your shotgun. It’s not all encompassing, but it’s more than a lot of people do and it will help your shotgun look […]

When it comes to firearms safety, there’s a lot more than meets the eye. If there are firearms in the home, it’s important for both parents and children to not only learn about proper storage, but also safe handling. The Project ChildSafe website talks about both of these issues effectively and clearly, giving clear education for […]

Over 25 years ago, I believed (as a young competitive shooter), that winning a gold medal was the only way I could consider myself a champion. And who wouldn’t, especially when you are training 6 days a week? Well, I sure believed so. But as we all know, winning a gold medal doesn’t happen all […]

Did you follow along with the Guinness World Record shoot sponsored by CZ-USA? During the 12-hour marathon, 5 shotgun shooters tried to see how many clays they could break. The night before the big day, I sat down with the 2 female athletes to find out why they think the shotgun sports are  a great […]

As I mentioned in my previous article reviewing the Ruger AR-556, this is a quality and versatile firearm. While I have enjoyed taking it to the range and breaking it in, and I could use it for varmint hunting, I plan on using it primarily as a home defense option. I like that it is […]

Shotgun Shooting drills are crucial to getting better at shooting. Some drills work for all events and some only work for a specific event. Here are some drills I do to improve my shotgun shooting for trap and skeet competitions.  Shotgun Shooting Drill for Skeet Spot Shooting  Spot shooting with skeet is easier to do […]

It doesn’t matter how talented you are, practice is what separates the average from the good, and the good from the great. However, the big problem most of us face is the lack of time to dedicate to improve our shooting skills. And you know what? I get it, I love to spend time with […]

This is the 3rd piece about safe firearms handling habits, and about teaching kids good gun handling habits, and it will cover tips on shotgun handling habits. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group Gun Handling Habits: Start Small  Shotguns get a bad rap with women, because of the recoil. A common shotgun you will run across […]

Are you looking for a way to encourage a young shooter in your life to further his or her skills and enjoy time together on the range? I certainly was, which is why I recently introduced my daughter to some fun shooting drills for kids with .22 rifles. We had a wonderful time, and I […]

Owning a firearm is a right of every American, but it also has implied responsibility. The responsibility is to practice good firearms safety. Proficiency also is vitally important, especially when you are using your gun for personal protection.   At Shoot Like A Girl, when we meet soon-to-be, first-time and/or new gun owners, we stress […]

Poor lighting can prevent your abilities to navigate around obstacles and also hinders your ability to locate a potential intruder or quickly assess a threat. Realizing that criminal activity peaks during evening hours, especially after dark, it’s important to have the advantage of illumination. We know that law enforcement carries weapon-mounted lights, and with the […]

August is National Shooting Sports Month, the perfect time to invite a new shooter to the range. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) encourages everyone with a love of the shooting sports to help build the sports by introducing a friend with the +ONEMovement. Sponsored by Springfield Armory Taking a New Shooter to the Range […]

Shooting in the heat is part of competitions in the summertime, and shooting when it’s sunny out is a lot nicer than in the winter. The one thing that isn’t that nice about shooting in hot weather is it can get scorching hot and … you can get sweaty and exhausted. There are many things […]

Last month we touched on the role parents have in forming not just their children’s minds, but also their children’s capacities for critical thinking and preparedness. We talked about safe firearms handling habits as they pertain to a pistol, and this month, we are going focus on these practices as pertaining rifles.  Sponsored by Jagemann […]

I honestly can’t remember the first time I met Kristy Titus, and I think that is because I feel like I’ve always known her. We’ve all clicked with someone like that, and there is usually a chemistry and commonality between you that aids in the process. I love that Kristy is the perfect blend of […]

For any parent, forming children’s minds is an important job. But what do we focus on? No matter what role firearms play in your home, you should arm your children with the necessary tools to make sound decisions. Two of the best tools any parents can give their children are the skills of critical thinking […]

I’ve seen quite a few students arrive at firearms training classes wearing the correct clothing for a day on the range. However, every once in a while, to my amazement, a few show up not quite dressed for the occasion. Perhaps they never got the memo or maybe they just didn’t know any better. To […]

With the cold weather behind us and long, summer days ahead, it’s time to get out to the shooting range and knock off the rust. I recently asked a few well-known instructors across the country to name some range drills they would suggest to get back on target.  Sponsored by CrossBreed Holsters Donna Anthony Donna […]

Adding an optic to my Walther was an intimidating move. It required me to change one of the fundamentals of shooting I worked hard to master: To focus on the front sight. This was like a mantra I followed for over 25 years in both practical and Olympic shooting. I traveled around the country teaching […]

Over time I have experienced many issues at a shooting competition that many shooters experience every day. I would like to describe how to successfully deal with the problems you will encounter. You can face shooting match issues such as defective shells, broken guns and speakers not working. When something goes unplanned, you have a […]

One of the best ways to introduce your family to firearms safety is a pastime commonly referred to as “plinking.” It means shooting at fun targets, without much in the way of goals except hitting the target. Think of it like a day at the beach – you learn about the rules of how to […]

We’re at Station 5 on a sporting clay range. The shooter I’m squadded with hasn’t missed one. When he arrives in the shooting box to take the first shot, he sets the gun down, takes a deep breath, and looks at the background of the station. He then picks up the gun, raises it to […]

Gabrielle Pitre’s awards list is many arms lengths’ long, and includes High Colligate Service Rifle (NRA Nationals), 2018 Pennsylvania CMP State Champion and numerous Individual and Category awards at local and regional matches – dating back to 2011. Sponsored by Capstone Precision Group We found out why Gabrielle Pitre started shooting, the reasons she shoots and […]

With spring, it’s time to change up the concealed carry methods for some of us. That means, it’s also time to practice, and who doesn’t like fresh, trusty drills? For this series of drills, we turned to Scotty Banks – training manager for GLOCK.  Sponsored by GLOCK FAST 4 Scotty has coined the term “FAST […]

Many people have different ways they prepare for shooting competitions. They go by what feels natural and comfortable. So, how I prepare for a shooting competition may not work for everybody, but it may work for some.  Here are a few things I do the day before any competition: Make sure I have all my […]

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) today unveiled a new video series, “Many Paths to Firearm Safety,” to help new and potential gun owners understand the responsibilities they have if they decide to keep a firearm in their home.   The series reflects that more Americans—especially women—are buying guns […]

Often, during competition shooting, a match designer sets a barricade somewhere within a stage. As a competitor, it’s important to know how to shoot from various ports and steps. For successful barricade shooting, a shooter must build a sturdy shooting platform for the firearm.  Gear Up is sponsored by Springfield Armory The Barricade Although there […]

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 […]