Are you ready to hit the range? What have you been doing all winter to get ready for spring and your shooting or hunting season? Whether it’s on the range or in the field, here are some steps to take so that you can step outdoors prepared and with essential gear in top condition. Sponsored […]

For the last of my 3-part series on travel planning, I offer tips for you regarding luggage and packing. A few key concepts kept in mind can be the difference between a great journey, and one that leaves you wishing you’d thought ahead. We’re going to think ahead together, and if you follow some of […]

One of the best parts of travel is staying someplace new! Options from AirBnB and VRBO give you more choices in your travel plan than simply, “which hotel.” While a clean hotel room with a hot shower can be a huge boost after a long flight, sometimes the comforts of a home that can be […]

What does Becky Yackley do when when it’s too cold to go outside? Clean a gun of course! Through her video and photos she shows you how. Sponsored by Jagermann Sporting Group.

One of the most enjoyable ways to learn about the world around us is to travel and see it. The more we want to see, the more we need to travel. Travel comes with joys and pains, risks and rewards. I’m going to share some thoughts on how you can travel smart: minimize your risk, […]

I’d like to imagine that if Betsy Ross were alive in 2019, she would be stitching her flag with an AR-15 resting in the corner. Maybe it would  have her flag emblazoned on it, in red, white and blue Cerakote. While we all might not sew, we all make decisions about what tools to have […]

America’s hunting lands fill up with hunters, young and old, during deer hunting season. What many people find enticing about deer hunting is the high quality and nutritional value of venison, a lean, organic meat that is as natural as anything a person could buy. For others, it’s time with family and friends that beckons […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Every American should own a rifle. From youngsters with little .22 Crickets to old guys with their M1 Garands to women with rifles fit for them, so in particular, the popular AR style. I’m an advocate of changing a gun to fit your needs. I’m going to share a few of my favorite things that […]

There are some things women SHOULD know about basic aftermarket firearms accessories.  We’re going to cover the basics of aftermarket pieces for pistols. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group Build your grip The first thing you do with a pistol is grip it. A pistol is a firearm that requires a solid foundation of applying basic […]

In this piece for Project Childsafe, we’re going to consider the topic of firearms and home defense. The fact that you own, respect, and secure your firearms means you have tools available to you for your safety, and the safety of your family. Having a plan and discussion about those tools, is something that we […]

Every year in January, the firearms industry convenes at SHOT Show to showcase new products and conduct business. It’s a crazy week, full of much to see. After a few years, it seems that maybe someone has a new banner or branding, but there’s a lot going on in the firearms industry that doesn’t seem […]

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 […]

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 […]

Taking a gun on a plane is a big undertaking. Here are 3 steps that will help you through a flight when you’re flying with firearms. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group Step 1: Read Part 1 of ‘Flying with Firearms’ It would be helpful to refresh or learn the basics in this column I wrote […]

I’ve run since I was 14. At the time, the daughter of a friend told me I shouldn’t run alone – something bad could happen to me. She was only 6, but she already had gained an awareness of this reality: as a female, running down a country road poses danger. I never stopped running. […]

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 […]

People who are passionate about what they do are key to building anything in life – whether its a vibrant online community, such as the women of The WON have created or a family project or a shooting event on the range. In other words, attributed to my friend Julie Golob, “Passion trumps perfect.” With […]

Moms face a difficult task when it comes to organizing the family for travel. We have to get everything squared away and packed, but also teach kids to be responsible for themselves. When you finally get everything into the car, it can seem like anything that didn’t make it wasn’t important.  Not a Soccer Mom […]

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 […]

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, […]

Becky Yackley was there with her camera as room full of ladies filled the Bonnier Sportman’s Lounge for the 3rd annual Meet & Mingle at SHOT Show 2018. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group.

Working outdoors? Becky Yackley shares her favorite cold weather gear with us. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group.

Becky Yackley has the perfect ideas for your Tactical Christmas List. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group.

Becky Yackley shares tips on preparing your kids for hunting season. Sponosored by Jagemann Sporting Group.

Becky Yackley proves you don’t need an expensive firearm to teach kids the fundamentals of shooting. Sponsored by the Jagemann Sporting Group.

Becky Yackley knows the importance of teaching kids to shoot. She share these pistol tips with you. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group.

Find out what happens when you awaken the sleeper and she becomes the range mom. Sponsored by Jagemann Sporting Group.