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June 2015
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Practical Carry Options For Women

Practical Carry Options For Women

By Carolee Boyles | June 8th, 2015
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As the number of women who choose to carry has increased, they have increasingly demanded holsters that fit them.  Finding carry options that “work” for women is something of a challenge, but manufacturers are becoming more tuned in to what women want, and are coming up with solutions to women’s carry needs.  Because women have a completely[...]

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December 2014
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Shooting Drills From the Experts

Shooting Drills From the Experts

By Carolee Boyles | December 16th, 2014
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Drills are the basis for developing muscle memory and good shooting skills.  Every instructor you train with will have her own favorites.  As basic and simple as they seem at the time, they’re essential to building the fundamentals of good shooting.  Even if you’ve been shooting for 20 years, drills help keep you sharp and focused. Five[...]

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September 2014
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Training with Meggitt Means Better Preparedness

Training with Meggitt Means Better Preparedness

By Carolee Boyles | September 25th, 2014
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As a responsible gun owner, you’ve done everything you’re supposed to do.  You took a concealed weapons class and got your permit.  You’ve practiced every drill you can find.  You have a firearm you’re comfortable with, and you go to the range at least every other weekend.  You’re ready for anything.  Right? Well, not so much. I[...]

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June 2014
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Gun Care Basics

Gun Care Basics

By Carolee Boyles | June 4th, 2014
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After a day at the range, you’re tired and ready to get a shower and something hot to eat.  After giving your pistol a quick wipe, you reload the magazine, chamber a round, and put the pistol back in the lock box beside the bed.  Time for dinner. You’ve just missed about five steps of basic gun[...]

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April 2014
March 2014
Defensive Guns

Top Instructors Pick Their Favorite Defensive Guns for Women

Top Instructors Pick Their Favorite Defensive Guns for Women

By Carolee Boyles | March 28th, 2014
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Shooting instructors are an opinionated lot.  Each one has his or her own favorite drills, training philosophy and favorite gun.  And a good instructor will tell you that the best gun for you is the one you are comfortable with and will practice with most often.  That said, however, if you push a group of instructors to[...]

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