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

That’s Not My Carry Gun…
That’s Not My Carry Gun…
Beth Alcazar — December 26, 2017
The Deadly “Cs” of Concealed Carry
The Deadly “Cs” of Concealed Carry
Beth Alcazar — December 19, 2017
The Ultimate Knife: FOX 599 Karambit
The Ultimate Knife: FOX 599 Karambit
Beth Alcazar — December 12, 2017
Gun Ownership … for the Wife of a Felon
Gun Ownership … for the Wife of a Felon
Beth Alcazar — December 5, 2017
Are You Well Armed?
Are You Well Armed?
Beth Alcazar — November 28, 2017
2A Tools: You Don’t Have to Be a Hammer
2A Tools: You Don’t Have to Be a Hammer
Beth Alcazar — November 21, 2017
Firearm + No Training = Bad News
Firearm + No Training = Bad News
Beth Alcazar — October 31, 2017
The Anti-Gun Boyfriend: To Date … or Not to Date?
The Anti-Gun Boyfriend: To Date … or Not to Date?
Beth Alcazar — October 24, 2017
Holsters: There Can Be Only One … or Not?
Holsters: There Can Be Only One … or Not?
Beth Alcazar — October 17, 2017
When NOT to Use Your Gun
When NOT to Use Your Gun
Beth Alcazar — October 10, 2017
Blaming Victims … the New Norm
Blaming Victims … the New Norm
Beth Alcazar — October 3, 2017
Firearms: Wives Convincing Husbands
Firearms: Wives Convincing Husbands
Beth Alcazar — September 26, 2017
Leggings, Yoga Pants and Firearms
Leggings, Yoga Pants and Firearms
Beth Alcazar — September 19, 2017
UkoalaBag: A Creative Concealed Carry Option
UkoalaBag: A Creative Concealed Carry Option
Beth Alcazar — September 12, 2017
Galco: Planners for Defense
Galco: Planners for Defense
Beth Alcazar — August 29, 2017
Safety at the Gas Station
Safety at the Gas Station
Beth Alcazar — August 22, 2017
Firearms Are Not a Superpower
Firearms Are Not a Superpower
Beth Alcazar — August 8, 2017
Best and Worst Parking Spots
Best and Worst Parking Spots
Beth Alcazar — July 18, 2017
The Impact of Firearms Tragedy
The Impact of Firearms Tragedy
Beth Alcazar — July 11, 2017
A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism
A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism
Beth Alcazar — June 27, 2017
The Benefits of a Grip Safety
The Benefits of a Grip Safety
Beth Alcazar — June 20, 2017
Quotable Quotes
Quotable Quotes
Beth Alcazar — May 30, 2017
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