In these times, when we ponder how to get more women interested in the outdoors and how to raise girls that are anglers, hunters and shooters, we need to understand that it’s never too late for a woman to get outdoors oriented.

First-time buyers of any important purchase – whether a car, a trip to Europe, or a firearm –  all face the same initial questions and anxieties. The buying process itself can be intimidating, and in most cases, we simply don’t know what the first steps are and what to do once we have begun. Too […]

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, I bet there are a few children and fathers scrambling to find the perfect gift for the mother who enjoys a shotgun sporting lifestyle. Here are my top 5 gift ideas to make this Mother’s Day one to remember. Sponsored by CZ-USA Field Sports The Perfect Shotgun Every mom deserves […]

Whether it’s Mother’s Day, or any of the other 364 days of the year, moms deserve to be recognized and celebrated. If you’re looking for just the right gift for the gun-lovin’ lady in your family, maybe one of these gift ideas will work. I threw in some tried-and-true items that I own, and recommend. […]

Kayla Kane is a dynamic young shooter from Texas who won High Lady at the Texas State Championships in the FITASC (aka, Federation Internationale de Tir Aux Sportives de Chasse) event last summer – when it was about 110 degrees.  Syren Savvy is sponsored by Syren USA She bested National Champion Desi Edmunds, and won […]

Once you’ve had one, you’ll want more. Learn how to find morels and how to be safe in the turkey woods while hunting for these magnificent mushrooms.

A few years ago, I reviewed the Walther PPQ M2, and liked it. I’ve been carrying that firearm for a while now, especially in colder temperatures and under coats and jackets for concealed carry. Walther asked The WON to review its sub-compact version of this striker-fired pistol, the Walther PPQ SC, in the Law Enforcement […]

I met Jen Barcklay at the Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt in 2016. I knew a little about her from her hunt application, but I was excited to learn more about her story. As someone who knows firsthand the healing benefits of hunting and shooting, I hoped that Jen and I would share a common connection. […]

As I mentioned in Part 1 of this 2-part series, “Best Personal Gun Accessories and Gear for 2019,” Amazon is one of my favorite places to shop. For Part 2, Tactical Gun Accessories, I looked to several well-known companies, as well as online stores to find practical, tactical gun accessories.  She Shoots 2 is sponsored […]

Are you thinking about getting ready for another camping season? Katie Pavlich has some tips to get you started.

Although I know it’s not supposed to be a fashion statement, off-body every-day-carry (EDC) should be seasonal and appropriate for the outfit. When choosing my CCW handbags for warmer weather, I look for brighter colors and lighter weight designs.  Sponsored by GTM GTM-66 American Cowhide Vertical Shopper The white cutout panel of the GTM-66 American […]

The newsletter from Girls with Guns Clothing touted this heading: “Spring Styles That Are M-I-N-T To Be + Hunt With Us During Ladies Week In November.” How could I not check this one out?  GWG Life is sponsored by GWG clothing I clicked through to the home of Girls with Guns Clothing online, to its […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hollis Lumpkin is talking turkey and has some tips to help you bag a gobbler.

Barbara Baird takes the Danner Mountain Boots 600 out into the Ozarks for a test.

Syren pro-staff member Dee Orr, who is a long-time Sporting Clays shooter, now lives in Florida (after many years in Maryland). Thus, she has taken Florida by storm by working with the Florida Sporting Clays Association (FSCA) and a group called the FSCA Honeybelles (which is an orange – hence its logo). Guys in the […]

Marjorie Paulson explores the different ways to call in a turkey.

As more women are gaining an interest in the shooting sports, we are finding more female gun-store staff at retail counters and in management positions within the industry. I wanted to talk with some of these ladies whose profession is in the retail firearms workplace. Since I am the female owner of a firearms store, AZFirearms, […]

I’m so excited to have found range gear that stands out among a sea of black, OD and grays. Zero In For Her, a female owned company, designed range gear for women that is not only cute and sassy, but also, functional and well built.  Zero In For Her Range Bag How cute is this […]

Have you every tried turkey hunting? Find out why Ashlee Lundvall encourages all ladies to head out to the turkey woods.

Carrying concealed off-body, whether in a handbag, backpack or gym bag is an option chosen by many people. As with any everyday carry (EDC) choice, there are ways to make drawing easier, faster and safer. Here are 5 EDC tips for those who chose to carry concealed in a handbag. (Note: They are in no […]

The following accessories and gun gear products are some that I’d choose to make my gun unique to me, and ones that I use regularly. Some are even listed on Amazon’s “Top Sellers” in “Gun Accessories & Parts,” and I agree that they are “must-haves.”  She Shoots 2 is sponsored by CrossBreed Holsters Gun Accessory […]

If you’re looking for ways to improve your archery technique you need to read these tips by Emily Houston Monroe.

Walther Arms offers several compact concealed carry firearm options for women, which include the CCPM2, the PPQ sub-compact and this one, the PPS M2 LE Edition. Imagine my surprise, when I went to pick up a Walther at the gun store and learned that there were 3 for me to take home and review? The […]

As curator of the Cody Firearms Museum, in Cody, Wyoming, Ashley Hlebinsky’s latest and most important duty is managing a massive renovation project at the museum, with a deadline of July 6, 2019. Along with the obligation of running a major firearms museum, Ashley co-hosted “Master of Arms” last year on the Discovery Channel, a […]

You bought your bow, now what? Emily Monroe shows you how to tune it in her column, “The ‘How-To’ Gun Girl”

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 […]

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 […]

Callie Wolverton traced the history of women’s hunting apparel. You’ll be amazed at how far it’s come.

Vera Koo describes the modern-day women’s gun movement and highlights viable women’s shooting organizations throughout the world. ~BB Sponsored by Vera Koo Victoria Knowles-Lacks describes her gun club in simple terms. “We shoot, and then we eat cake,” Knowles-Lacks, the founder of The Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club, said last year during an interview with […]