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
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
“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 […]
[VIDEO] Guess How Many Guns & Accessories This Woman Is Successfully Concealing
The question comes up so many times from women, and I’m not one to answer the question: How can I comfortably carry a firearm in different attire? I don’t wear dresses or skirts, so it’d be irresponsible of me to give any sound advice. That’s why we have people like the woman in the below […]
[WOMEN] Learning To Carry; Same Gun, Same Place, Everyday
A large majority of the women who come through my classes has raised the concern about storage of their firearm when they’re not carrying it. It seems simple enough to answer at first. Certainly, it needs to be unloaded and locked in a safe, especially if children are in the home. But, this is Concealed […]