Humdrum should never describe our shooting range experience. Pack up the guns and ammo, go to the range, shoot at a paper target, reload, repeat. It takes a disciplined person to do this on a regular basis, but if you’ll add in a little “fun factor”, you might find that range drills can be both […]

A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) is proud to launch the all-new 2019 Shooting Journal. Marksmen have long used shooting journals to analyze range performance and log their practice sessions. With this Shooting Journal, AG & AG offers a revolutionary program to help the female marksman organize her plans, goals, time, […]

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 […]

Whether you plan to shoot clays at a public range or at a home range, there are a few firearm safety rules that should always be top of mind. We welcome new contributor Ali Juten to the series of safe shooting tips, sponsored by Project ChildSafe. Sponsored by NSSF & Project ChildSafe First, you’ll likely have […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Christine Corkell is a Syren ProStaffer who shoots a Syren Tempio Over/Under 12 gauge and also, a Syren L4S 12 gauge semi-automatic. She lives on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and has been competing in Sporting Clays since 2008 and in Master Class since the fall of 2016, the highest level available in Sporting Clays. […]

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 […]

I met Theresa Shields at the Fairfax Rod and Gun Club on a cold and blustery day during a demo event we were hosting. New to the shotgun sports, Theresa was a natural and smashed targets in no time. She exuded excitement about our line of Syren shotguns. We started talking and told me she […]

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 […]

A special thanks goes to Scott Volquartsen, president of Volquartsen Firearms, for this post on simple fixes for troubleshooting firearms. Do you over complicate things that are sometimes simple? If so, we have a lot in common as I will over analyze the simplest things. As I get older though I am finding it doesn’t […]

“What should I do if I’m pulled over by a police officer while I’m carrying my firearm?” This question frequently comes up in my gun classes, so much so that I’ve added a section in my PowerPoint to discuss how to handle the situation. Hopefully, you’re a cautious driver and won’t find yourself in this […]

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 […]

Cheyenne knows preparation is one of the keys to success in everything you do, including shooting competition. Sponsored by Volquartsen.

In this guest post, competition shooter Reanna Kadic details how she uses SENTRY Products Group’s Hexmags and color codes them for various shooting disciplines. Kadic is on the pro team for SENTRY and has a bit of a reputation of being very OCD, about keeping her gear organized. ~The editors Sponsored by SENTRY In my […]

Dry fire training is the practice of firing, or practicing the manipulation of, a firearm without ammunition. That seems easy enough to understand, but let’s take a look at the reasons why someone would want to practice dry firing, as well as some drills that are helpful.   She Shoots 2 is sponsored by CrossBreed Holsters […]

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 […]

Shooters looking to take their games to the next level might be tempted to stock up on ammo and hit their ranges for more trigger time. They might try to have a coach or teammate watch their techniques and provide feedback. Perhaps shooters might even search online for advice on the particular skills they are […]

The shooting sports are many things. They’re physically challenging because of the need to more quickly and efficiently change from shooting position to shooting position. In my opinion though, the hardest part of shooting is the mental aspect. If you watch how the top shooters handle adversity or a bad stage, you’ll see that they […]

No more summer vacations. Syren Brand Manager Lynne Green interviews ProStaffers Ashley Butcher and Annemarie Garrett to find out how they balance a new job with a shooting schedule in life after college.   Syren Savvy  is sponsored by Syren.    LG: Where did you attend university, and how much did you shoot during college? Annemarie: […]

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 […]

First, let me make one thing clear before you read on. This article is NOT about the best choice in pistols for concealed carry. Whether you choose to carry a revolver, striker fired, or double/single hammer driven pistol is very personal. You need to carry the type of pistol YOU find most comfortable carrying. However, […]

People head to the gun range for multiple reasons. Some may be sighting in a new firearm, while others may be testing out a new type of ammo for an upcoming hunting trip. The range is a great place to practice with your handgun, or even take your family for a fun day of target […]

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, […]

Find out what happened in the behind-the-scenes interview with Carrie Lightfoot about the 60 Minutes” show that never happened.

On this week’s show, Barbara Baird talks to ­­­­gun trainer Michelle Cerino about romance on the range – regarding some tips for training with your loved one or significant others so that you remain friends and lovers.  Sponsored by Ruger. height=”450″ width=”500″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen> Carrie Lightfoot joins Barbara to discuss recent […]

It’s not always about training, sometimes you need to just go shooting. Lynne Green has some ideas to get you started. Sponsored by Syren USA.

On this week’s show, Barbara Baird talks to Julie Golob about her new book, Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules – already an Amazon top seller in its first week! width=”280″ height=”300″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”> Carrie Lightfoot joins Barbara to discuss way cool products and Julie Golob offers another “Tip Time” in her series on Shooting Faster, and […]

It’s cold out and Michelle Cerino has suggestions for practicing EDC in your cold weather gear. Sponsored by Springfield Armory.