Why Moms Should Concealed Carry
I know what you’re thinking: here we go. A message from a rabid pro-weapons proponent. This isn’t like that! For years I sided with my friends, fellow moms who were opposed to having guns in their homes. As a group, we didn’t support gun ownership. We hated guns. We could not imagine ourselves ever carrying […]
Tennessee Handgun Permits Changes
There has been a lot of hype over Tennessee’s announcement of a second option for concealed carry permit. Some like the National Rifle Association applaud the less stringent rules for obtaining the new concealed carry handgun permit. Others decry the lack of hands-on instruction. Prior to January 1, 2020, if you wanted a Tennessee Concealed/Open […]
You Asked Us: Tennessee Gun Laws
Since the passage of Senate Bill 705 has created a new concealed carry permit in Tennessee. This has prompted questions from state residents regarding Tennessee gun laws. Here are some of the questions that have arisen with the passage of the new Tennessee concealed carry only permit. Question: Does this mean my concealed carry permit […]
Restrictions on Tennessee Carry Permits
The new legislation has provided Tennessee residents with a second option for carry permits. With the passage of the Senate bill, a new concealed carry handgun permit makes it faster, easier, and less expensive for those who wish to exercise their second amendment right to get a concealed carry permit. However, the new concealed carry […]
Stop Worrying!
When people first start to concealed carry, they often have major concerns about some issues. They may stress about things they need to let go. As long as you are being a responsible gun owner, here are some things not to be so hung up about. Don’t obsess about printing. Do you know […]
When is it Time to Lock up Those Guns?
My grandfather has been shooting since he was my age. Grandma teases him that the shooting range is his second home. In a way, she’s right. Grandpa has been taking me down there since I could walk. The old codgers there are honorary relatives. Grandpa gathers with buddies several times a week at the firing […]
Marksmanship Competition
‘ Why make a decision to become involved in marksmanship practice and competition? It’s a question I am asked repeatedly. I can only imagine how much more often my female fellow marksmen get that same question! Why are people puzzled by my participation? It may well be a lack of understanding of what’s involved in […]
Concealed Carry Survival Stories
The most common reason for buying a handgun and training with it is self-defense. Most of us pray we’ll never have to use it. But sometimes this happens. These are stories of survival when being armed may well have saved a life. A veteran of three tours in Vietnam, Christine retired from the army and […]
Are You Prepared to Stand on Your Own?
As a woman at what point does it seem that you need to become self-reliant? Maybe it occurs when you go to college, move out of home, or get a job. Suddenly, your support system is gone. You’re on your own. Sadly, for some women, that moment comes as a result of a bad experience […]
What to Do Before You Buy a Handgun
If you’re thinking of buying a handgun, one of the first steps is learning how to become a responsible gun owner. Take the time to research, read, and talk to others before you choose a firearm. Consider why you are buying a handgun. Most often it is for self-defense. Ask yourself: “Am I ready to […]
