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Review: CrossBreed Holsters – Not just for men
Don’t be fooled, CrossBreed Holsters aren’t just for men. Most of its holsters are well suited for women, and some are designed specifically with women in mind.
...Flashbang Holsters releases limited edition pink Flashbang to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Meet Lucretia Free, publisher of ‘The American Woman Shooter’
She says she wears a “publisher’s hat.” Meet Lucretia Free, founder and publisher of The American Woman Shooter.
...Hawke Sport Optics introduces dedicated shotgun/muzzleloader reticle in Endurance scope family
As shotgun and muzzleloader performance has improved, the need for precision optics has increased. The latest Endurance scope from Hawke delivers a unique blend of performance features to maximize slug gun accuracy and range.
...Erin Wins Won: LaserMax laser and Galco Gunleather holster handbag
Erin H. wins this week’s giveaway package, brought to you by LaserMax and Galco Gunleather. You could win the following fantastic items:
...‘Dan Small Outdoors’ talks to women about mistakes men make when taking women hunting
In a 2-part interview, Dan Small, of “Dan Small Outdoors,” interviewed women authors of an article at Realtree.com titled “12 Mistakes Men Make When Hunting with Women.” The WON’s publisher, Barbara Baird, and Realtree’s PR Coordinator Stephanie Mallory combined efforts to talk to seasoned, as well as new, women hunters in order to help men who might want to take women hunting in the future. They aimed the content toward the new woman or girl hunter, and described potential turn-offs.
...5 ‘must have’ items for beginning 3-Gun competitors
The sport of 3-Gun is rapidly growing in popularity. Not surprisingly – it’s an addicting adrenaline rush to shoot various courses of fire and transition from among an AR-style rifle, semi-automatic handgun and shotgun, all while trying to stay within an allotted par time.
...Shotgun Life Women: Shooting tips from Deborah McKown
Your shotgun is going to weigh about eight pounds. Doesn’t sound heavy, but about mid-way through a round of sporting clays you could find your performance suffers from the constant lifting. That’s why we advocate doing a bit of muscle toning with your shotgun (of course while it’s unloaded).
...‘Gunpowder & lead’ bracelets from Camo Ammo Jewelry
Proudly promote your lifestyle choice on your wrist with a “gunpowder & lead” cuff bracelet from Camo Ammo Jewelry. (We think Miranda would be proud.)
...Retro WON: Forget about the ta-tas … save the person
She lay on the couch in her living room, scarf around her head, eyes sunken, looking gray as a cloudy day. “As soon as I get well, we’re going fishing again,” said my friend, Nancy. She’d had chemo treatment # 8 or #9 the day before this one.
...The Wild World of CarrieZ podcast — Ladies of The WON: Tammy Ballew
Carrie Z. continues her series on women of The WON and interviews Tammy Ballew, columnist at the Women’s Outdoor News. Tammy and Carrie discuss all the hunting trips Tammy has been on and what’s coming up this year!
Click here to listen to The Wild World of CarrieZ podcast.
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10 life-saving items to carry in your hunting pack
LG and I have been hauling our hunting packs around for more than a month already. We started chasing antelope in 100+-degree temperatures. Then, we ended up in rain, hail and snow while stalking elk. After that, we spent long days tunneling through oak brush looking for bear. Most recently, we made it to the duck blind in Louisiana to knock down blue-winged teal. Our hunting packs have been with us every step of the way.
...She likes the Savage Arms’ 11 Trophy Hunter-XP
Alexis, a young deer hunter from Missouri, agreed to help me review a Savage Arms’ 11 Trophy Hunter-XP last summer.
...NRA Women’s Network: New Energy Profile — Shoot Like a Girl
New Energy Sponsored by Remington Arms Company
Shoot Like a Girl
Karen Butler and Cristy Crawford knew that the female firearm community was growing, but had difficulty really getting women involved in the shooting sports. So, they dreamed up Shoot Like a Girl. The ladies are now on a mission to travel the country and spread the joy of shooting far and wide.
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Casting For Cats Ladies’ Backcountry Fishing Tournament scheduled for October
The Casting For Cats Ladies’ Backcountry Fishing Tournament is a one-day backcountry fishing tournament held in Islamorada to raise money to help feral cats and many other needy animals in the Upper Florida Keys. The tournament will be held Oct. 17-18, 2014.
...Jennifer Miller wins federal duck stamp art contest
Jennifer Miller, an artist from Olean, New York, is the winner of the 2014 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest. The announcement was made September 20 by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Deputy Director Rowan Gould at the annual art contest, held at the Service’s National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
...Remington Outdoor Company announces Ginger Chandler as Senior Vice President
Huntsville, AL – The Remington Outdoor Company (“ROC”) is pleased to announce Ginger Chandler’s appointment as Sr. Vice President, New Product Development and Innovation.
...7 questions with 3-Gun competitors Kay and Lena Miculek
Guess who I ran into during the 2014 FNH USA 3-Gun Championship? None other than Kay Miculek and Lena Miculek-Afentul, that’s who!
...Cabela’s to host Ladies’ Day Out event
Nationwide celebration of female outdoor enthusiasts to take place Saturday, Oct. 4
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