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Christine Cunningham will write new column, ‘The Edge,’ at Women’s Outdoor News
Rolla, MO – July 1, 2014 – Christine Cunningham joins the ranks of columnists at “Women’s Outdoor News” (The WON), with a new column titled “The Edge.” Christine, a lifelong Alaskan, author and outdoor columnist, is known for her contributions to outdoor magazines and her commitment to creating opportunities for women to connect and share their stories. Her first book, “Women Hunting Alaska,” profiles some of Alaska’s most outstanding female hunters.
...Ask Writing Huntress: On getting set up for bowfishing
Dear Writing Huntress,
...DIVA WOW hosts first ‘How to Select a CHL Holster’ clinic
DIVA WOW hosted its first “How to Select a CHL Holster,” on Sat., June 21, at Quail Creek Shooting Range in Argyle, Texas. Forty-six women showed up with guns and ammo, and a few brought holsters that they wanted to learn to use.
...Wanna Win WON? How about a Realtree bikini giveaway!
Welcome to summer! This week, at The WON, Realtree is giving away a camo bikini to 1 lucky reader. Better yet, the winner will have her choice of ANY Realtree bikini top/bottom combination in the entire Realtree store!
We like this one, in Realtree Max-4!
Contest ends Friday, July 4, at 5 p.m. EDT. Enter via PunchTab below!
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How to choose shotgun shells
Now that my daughter has a shotgun for competitive shooting let’s talk a little about practicing and using the right shells for the job. You know how to get better, right? Practice. Practice. Practice.
...NRA Women — Tips & Tactics with Anette Wachter: Reading the wind
Tips & Tactics sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoor Fund
“Reading the Wind” featuring Anette Wacther
Reading the wind is essential for any kind of long range shooting. If you don’t have a wind meter, Anette explains some basic fundamentals to help you judge the wind’s velocity and direction.
“Reading the Wind” featuring Anette Wacther
Reading the wind is essential for any kind of long range shooting. If you don’t have a wind meter, Anette explains some basic fundamentals to help you judge the wind’s velocity and direction.
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GLOCK 42 review
I first test-fired the GLOCK 42 during SHOT Show’s 2014 Media Day at the range. Just unveiled to industry folks and not yet available to the public, GLOCK’s smallest pocket pistol created quite a buzz among media members. I immediately saw the value this slim .380 offers to petite women shooters, or to someone looking for a secondary concealed-carry firearm, and requested a sample to review. I even invited my mom to share the GLOCK 42 review experience with me, because I have that much confidence in what this gun can do.
...Outtech Inc. adds Leah Wallenhorst and Megan Clift
Established in 1989, Outtech Inc. is one of the outdoor industry’s leaders in sales and marketing and maintains a portfolio of brand leaders across the categories they represent. Outtech already has a strong group of over 75 industry specialists spread across three divisions and continues to add new members to the team.
...Shotgun Life Women: Shooting tips from Deborah McKown
You can often learn more from misses than hits. When you miss a clay, take a moment to reflect on the entire shot from the moment you called for the target to the point of squeezing the trigger. Think about your foot position, gun mount, hold point, forward allowance, visual focus and breakpoint.
...Outdoors Radio features The Writing Huntress
This week, Dan Small Outdoors Radio features Wisconsin DNR conservation warden supervisor Roy Zellmer, “The Writing Huntress” blogger Lisa Jane Barron, outdoor consultant Jerry “Ace” Luciano and fishing pro Duffy Kopf.
...Scholarships available for the WY Women’s Antelope Hunt
Laramie, Wyo. — Through the support of sponsors, the Wyoming Women’s Foundation is offering scholarships to pay participation expenses for women interested in joining the 2014 Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt.
...Washington Outdoor Women workshop to teach outdoor skills to women
OLYMPIA – Registration is now open for Washington Outdoor Women’s (WOW) annual fall workshop, dedicated to bringing together women and girls (aged 9-12) for a weekend of fishing, hunting and outdoor-skills education....
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing offers couples event
Optional couples fishing added for the Keys LLGF UniversityTavernier/Islamorada – most popular University of the year!
...Team ITI’s Laura Torres-Reyes takes High Lady at Western PA Sectional
Team ITI G4S International Training Inc. a subsidiary of G4S Government Solutions, who is committed to providing benchmark security training in Firearms, Driver Training, and Surveillance operations, is proud to announce that team member Laura Torres-Reyes has taken home the “High Lady’ titles for the third match in a row. This time it was at the Western PA Sectional USPSA match.
...5 tips on how to become a pro in competition shooting
“How do you become a pro?” is one of the most common questions I receive. There really isn’t an easy answer to that, because the question is actually asking many different things. Below are my 5 tips to becoming a pro in competition shooting.
...Secure Firearm Products shooters take top honors at World Action Pistol Championships and Bianchi Cup
It is early summer, and the pistol shooting team members for Secure Firearm Products (SFP) are “red hot” in winning top awards in both the World Action Pistol Championships (WAPC), and the prestigious MidwayUSA/NRA Bianchi Cup National Championships.
...7 options for protective eyewear
I see a variety of protective eyewear at shooting events. Lenses and frames in different shapes, sizes and colors. What makes one pair better than another? Lucky for me, I met up with the following shooters to get their opinions.
...Wanna Win WON? How about a LaserMax and Beretta giveaway!
This week at The WON, LaserMax and Beretta USA have teamed up to bring you a special prize package, including a LaserMax Genesis Rifle Pack and a snazzy pair of Beretta electronic hearing protection!
...Chicks with Picks to hold Women’s Intensive Clinic in July
Chicks with Picks will hold a Women’s Intensive Clinic in July at Devil’s Lake, Wisconsin. This is the most comprehensive rock climbing clinic we have to offer at Chicks Rock! We have put together the “full package” affair so you don’t have to worry your pretty little head about anything except showing up to climb. Enjoy the camaraderie of camping together, sharing meals and hanging our with the Girly Guides. You will have the opportunity to network with other women climbers and create life long friends. Chicks Rock! is so much more than just climbing – it will have a lasting impact on your life! We welcome beginner to advanced rock climbers with 5 different levels you can choose from.
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