• Infographic: Women’s Favorite Holsters And Carry Locations

    In the world of concealed carry, women have been taking the plunge by the thousands (millions?) over the past few years. That number may be even higher, but the point is that more women than ever are carrying firearms for self-defense. Part of this uptick is thanks to businesses such as The Well Armed Woman,…

  • The Freedom Concealed Story: Part 3; Becoming Better for the Future

    Something I will always remember from the first time I shot a gun is what I was thinking before I pulled the trigger. I thought about how I had the power in my hands to inflict serious harm on another person. Carrying a firearm is a huge responsibility, and individuals who do should definitely know…

  • The Freedom Concealed Story: Part 2; Concealed Carry As A 19-Year-Old College Student

    In the spring of 2017, I was still in high school and visiting my older brother in Utah when I saw on the news that a bill passed allowing 18 year olds to obtain concealed carry permits. I was already accepted in to the same university that my brother attended and had plans in motion…

  • The Freedom Concealed Story: Part 1; My Introduction To Firearms And Concealed Carry

    As a female who was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, firearms were not part of my upbringing. Now, at 19 years old, firearms are a huge part of my life. I was introduced to firearms when I was 17 by a family friend who was interested in pursuing a career in…

  • New Instagram Account Shows That Women Can Carry Firearms, Even College Students, Responsibly And Stylish

    A few months ago I started to notice some photos from a new Instagram account come across my feed and wanted to check it out. It was pretty simple; a young woman decided to take photos of herself and her firearm with different clothing. I thought, “That’s a great idea, and should help other women…

  • I Am a Mom & I Am Armed

    I Am a Mom & I Am Armed

    Republished with permission By Aby Rinella via NRAFamily.org As I saw her face, I knew nothing would ever be the same. This life I held in my arms put it all in perspective. As a college-educated career woman, I looked into the eyes of this child and knew I would take her home and never turn…

  • [VIDEO] My Gun Jammed… Now What?! You’re Not Too Weak To Rack A Semi-Auto

    How many times have you been at the range and your gun either stove-piped, or you had to deal with a double-feed? Do you know what to do? If so, you probably know that it happens to all of us. It’s generally not a big deal. Guns are mechanical devices and can fail (yes, even…

  • [VIDEO] CCW Belly Bands – Ups and Downs

    We could write articles about holsters every day. There are thousands of options and everyone has a strong opinion on what is best, but it’s mostly about personal preference. What seems to be making a run for its money lately, is the belly band. The belly band is an on-body carry system that has a…

  • Women: Finding The Right Gun

    Women: Finding The Right Gun

    “What gun should I get?”  I can’t even begin to count how many times I’ve heard that question.  There is no right answer.   Sure enough, whichever one you get, you’re probably going to want a different one after that. Gun shopping is difficult.  There are so many choices – make, model, caliber, design, but we’re…