As someone who has been shooting and hunting for many years, one of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon is heading out to our local gun range and getting in some practice with my rifle or handgun. More often than not, if my husband accompanies me, our competitive streaks come out and we end […]

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 […]

The people at Crimson Trace have heard just about every crazy idea out there involving the use of lasers (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) on firearms. So much so, that they created a list of the top 15 most common laser myths they’ve heard. The following is a sampling of the those laser […]

The Pacific Flyway is the migration path that we hunt here in California. The Pacific Flyway is 1 of 4 major migration patterns in America for waterfowl and other migratory birds. Extending from Alaska to Patagonia, these birds follow food, search out breeding grounds and travel to wintering sites in both spring and fall. The […]

I watched my youngest granddaughter transform from a baby to a toddler. I experienced the high tea of a lifetime. And, most importantly, I enjoyed quality family time that included many experiences, including camping on Moutcha Bay. Those are the highlights of the summer trip Carlos and I took with our 3 children, their spouses […]

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 […]

You know what’s fun? Trying new things. You know what’s even more fun? Trying new guns! I recently had the opportunity to review the oh-so-much-fun Remington Model 870 Tac-14 Marine Magnum, and I have to say, it did not disappoint. Sponsored by Liberty Safe I should give you a little background on the Remington Tac-14, […]

Impressum Media, publisher of the Firearms Guide series just published the new 9th Edition as searchable database at www.FirearmsGuide.com and also as super fast Flash Drive Edition & Online Edition Combo that you can carry on your key chain. The new Firearms Guide Flash Drive & Online Edition Combo is: 1. A Reference Guide that […]

Find out Callie Wolverton’s 5 favorite waterless beauty essentials that help beat the stink. Sponsored by Girls with Guns Clothing.

How do you vote? I don’t mean if you mail in your ballot or drive to the polling booths. I mean, how do you make an educated and informed vote?  Do you just listen to the TV and radio ads?  Or, do you meet personally with the candidates by attending town halls and candidate forums?  […]

If you are an archer or bowhunter and expecting a baby you have to check out the baby gear Emily Monroe found.

I like to be around energy and excitement. That is one reason why I enjoy traveling to New York City. The bright lights, the noise, the crowds on Times Square, the array of colors, I love it all.  Sponsored by Vera Koo I traveled to New York on a theater tour for a second straight […]

Almost a year ago I traveled to Las Vegas to attend the Springfield Armory Desert Duel, a writer’s event where they introduced new firearms. One of these firearms was the M1A 6.5 Creedmoor, which technicially was not a new rifle, but a new chamber. In the past, Springfield’s M1A Loaded only came chambered in .308 […]

I’ve been looking for a handgun that would be appropriate for my 8-year old daughter to try for her first time. She’s shot a few rifles now, and enjoyed the experience, so I wanted to ensure that this was pleasurable for her as well. I couldn’t have made a better selection than the Volquartsen American Flag […]

Gun safety is literally in gun owners’ hands with the revolutionary design by IDENTILOCK®, a biometric gun lock that unlocks with the touch of the correct fingerprint. Avid outdoorswoman and conservationist, Jules McQueen, is advocating all gun owners to utilize IDENTILOCK’s technology. Learn more about this advanced technology and how it can potentially save lives […]

Jennifer Drake is Michigan’s first (and only?) female hunting guide. She owns and operates Drakes Guiding Services in the northern part of the lower peninsula. She is dedicated to teaching Michigan kids traditional hunting skills with her unique hunting lesson program.  She Guides is sponsored by Remington Outdoors I grew up here in northern Michigan […]

I’ve been struggling with my shotgun shooting for the past few years. Not so much 3-gun or wing shooting, but oh … those orange clays. To help up my game I finally decided to get fit for a custom shotgun. I reached out to Dave Miller of Miller Shooting Sports, who also works as the […]

Kassidy Groeper is a sophomore at Lindenwood University in Missouri. Kassidy has been a Syren ProStaffer for several years now and in the past has primarily been a Bunker Trap shooter.  She has added the disciplines of American Trap, American Skeet and International Skeet to her repertoire since joining the team at Lindenwood.  I reached […]

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 […]

Stacey Thorburn is a big game guide in New Zealand. She is passionate about guiding female hunters and encouraging other women to get out there and become guides!   She Guides is sponsored by Remington Outdoor Company   My father taught me to hunt. He trapped opossum, caught goats live and has been a trophy […]

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 […]

Taking a new hunter out for the first time is one of the most powerful things that a seasoned hunter can do to help protect our heritage of hunting.  Personally, I like to take youth hunters. It is the most rewarding experience to teach a child how to shoot, hunt and harvest their own meat. […]

Rinse and repeat. Last year, Anietra Hamper took us up close and personal into a day on the New River Gorge Bridge in W.V. with BASE jumpers. This year, our Babbs is on the river, under the bridge. Also features an amazing video!

“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 […]

I’ve noticed a trend on social media, especially from “influencers,” that has me quite concerned about the eyesight of a few generations of shooters. It seems the focus of photos posted from the range have changed from practicing self-protection, competing or educating to a “Look at me … I’m holding a firearm” approach. The cool […]

The face of hunting is changing. In some ways, it is aging. Hunters and anglers are steadily getting older, with fewer younger people entering into this outdoor lifestyle. In other ways, it is becoming more “urban,” with the trend toward a locavore and field-to-plate clean eating. And, in still others it is becoming more acceptable, […]

Hollis Lumpkin helps us prepare for dove hunting in her column, The Bright Side of the Road sponsored by Vista Outdoor.

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. […]

Babbs details why junking is healthy for the whole family.

I love secrets, mysteries and even those hidden picture puzzles from Highlights magazine. Perhaps that’s what drew me to Liberty Home Concealment furniture. They build everyday pieces of furniture and decor with hidden compartments to conceal firearms (or anything else you may choose). I decided the Freedom Series coatrack would look perfect in my entrance […]

Donna McDonald is a big game guide and outfitter in Montana. There were not many women in the sport when she started, and she’s on a mission to change that.    She Guides is sponsored by Remington Outdoor Company I don’t remember not hunting, so that’s a great memory in itself.  I’ve been fortunate to […]