Beth Alcazar

Author of Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals, associate editor of Concealed Carry Magazine and creator of a popular women's focused USCCA Blog column, Beth Alcazar has enjoyed nearly two decades of teaching and working in the firearms industry. She holds degrees in language arts, education and communication management and uses her experience and enthusiasm to share safe and responsible firearms ownership and usage with others. Beth is certified through the NRA as a Training Counselor, Chief Range Safety Officer and Certified Instructor for multiple disciplines. She is also a Certified Instructor through SIG Sauer Academy, ALICE Institute, DRAW School, TWAW and I.C.E. Training and is a USCCA Certified Instructor and Senior Training Counselor.


Recent Articles By Beth Alcazar

Anti-Gun Snitches and Busybodies
Anti-Gun Snitches and Busybodies
Beth Alcazar — June 2, 2020
Domestic Double-Talk
Domestic Double-Talk
Beth Alcazar — May 12, 2020
Well-Armed Neighbors Make Good Neighbors
Well-Armed Neighbors Make Good Neighbors
Beth Alcazar — May 5, 2020
Pay It Forward — Today and Every Day
Pay It Forward — Today and Every Day
Beth Alcazar — April 28, 2020
These Boots Were Made for … Training?
These Boots Were Made for … Training?
Beth Alcazar — April 14, 2020
Which Is More ‘Dangerous:’ Gun or Phone?
Which Is More ‘Dangerous:’ Gun or Phone?
Beth Alcazar — April 7, 2020
Industry Influencers: Cheryl Todd
Industry Influencers: Cheryl Todd
Beth Alcazar — March 31, 2020
Industry Influencers: Gabby Franco
Industry Influencers: Gabby Franco
Beth Alcazar — March 24, 2020
Industry Influencers: Dawn Hillyer
Industry Influencers: Dawn Hillyer
Beth Alcazar — March 17, 2020
Industry Influencers: Emily Valentine
Industry Influencers: Emily Valentine
Beth Alcazar — March 10, 2020
Industry Influencers: Dianna Muller
Industry Influencers: Dianna Muller
Beth Alcazar — March 3, 2020
Rise of the High-Capacity Mini-Pistol
Rise of the High-Capacity Mini-Pistol
Beth Alcazar — February 25, 2020
When Doctors Ask About Guns
When Doctors Ask About Guns
Beth Alcazar — February 18, 2020
The Orthodox Jew Who Bought a Nazi Gun
The Orthodox Jew Who Bought a Nazi Gun
Beth Alcazar — February 11, 2020
Lessons From a Break-In
Lessons From a Break-In
Beth Alcazar — February 4, 2020
2020 SHOT Show Recap
2020 SHOT Show Recap
Beth Alcazar — January 28, 2020
In Defense of Patriotism
In Defense of Patriotism
Beth Alcazar — January 21, 2020
Online Firearms Classes: To Attempt or Avoid?
Online Firearms Classes: To Attempt or Avoid?
Beth Alcazar — January 14, 2020
Keeping Kids Safe Through Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation
Keeping Kids Safe Through Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation
Beth Alcazar — January 7, 2020
Two Shots and the Gift of Confidence
Two Shots and the Gift of Confidence
Beth Alcazar — December 31, 2019
‘O AR-15’ — A New Christmas Poem
‘O AR-15’ — A New Christmas Poem
Beth Alcazar — December 24, 2019
6 Stocking Stuffers to Get Right Now
6 Stocking Stuffers to Get Right Now
Beth Alcazar — December 17, 2019
Protecting Your Family While Shopping
Protecting Your Family While Shopping
Beth Alcazar — December 10, 2019
How Do I Know When to Shoot?
How Do I Know When to Shoot?
Beth Alcazar — December 3, 2019
Shoot to the Beat of a Different Drummer
Shoot to the Beat of a Different Drummer
Beth Alcazar — November 26, 2019
5 Tips to Survive Anti-Gun Family Gatherings
5 Tips to Survive Anti-Gun Family Gatherings
Beth Alcazar — November 19, 2019
2A Gaming: Reaching Gamers With Pro-Rights Messages
2A Gaming: Reaching Gamers With Pro-Rights Messages
Beth Alcazar — November 12, 2019
We Are the Gun Lobby!
We Are the Gun Lobby!
Beth Alcazar — November 5, 2019
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