Women & Guns

Women are the fastest-growing segment of the firearms community and have a unique set of needs when it comes to carrying concealed. Find helpful tips and articles, including the Pacifiers & Peacemakers series, to empower you to be your family’s ultimate protector.

Seven New Year’s Resolutions Every Gun Owner Should Make … and Keep

Beth Alcazar — January 1, 2019

Ugh. I detest New Year’s resolutions. I really do. In fact, I don’t think I’ve EVER made a list of… Read More

Christmas Means…

Beth Alcazar — December 25, 2018

Well … it’s Christmas Day today. Since my blog post doesn’t always come out on the exact holiday, I’m using… Read More

Emotions on the Range

Beth Alcazar — December 18, 2018

Reflecting recently after a long, exhausting week of instruction, I was trying to think through the firearms courses and the… Read More

Alabama’s Thanksgiving Tragedy … Too Close to Home

Beth Alcazar — December 11, 2018

I guess in some ways I feel slightly obligated (or maybe compelled in some way) to comment on the tragic… Read More

Centered and Even

Beth Alcazar — December 4, 2018

“Centered and even.” It’s a fantastic way for a firearms instructor to describe what a student needs to look for… Read More

Why Should Anyone Carry a Firearm?

Beth Alcazar — November 27, 2018

I believe that many certified firearms instructors do a great job of teaching people about the responsibilities of gun ownership… Read More