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.

Self-Defense Superpowers Women Use Every Day (And How to Strengthen Them)

Beth Alcazar, Ed.D. — March 2, 2026

When we talk about self-defense for women, we often focus on techniques: how to strike, how to break free, how… Read More

Best and Worst New Year’s Resolutions for Gun Owners

Beth Alcazar, Ed.D. — December 27, 2024

Ah … New Year’s resolutions. They’re like those shiny new pistols you picked up at the gun store: so full… Read More

Colored Guns: Yay or Nay?

Kat Ainsworth — January 8, 2020

Whether or not handguns meant for self-defense should be customized is a topic that pops up on social media with… Read More

Not Every BODY Experiences Firearms Training the Same Way

Beth Alcazar, Ed.D. — June 18, 2019

I’ve been through a lot of firearms training classes, and some of them haven’t been the most comfortable (physically or… Read More

The Hornady Hot Tub Sonic Gun Cleaner … and Marriage Saver

Beth Alcazar, Ed.D. — April 16, 2019

I purchased the Hornady Hot Tub Sonic Cleaner as a birthday gift for my husband with no intention of reviewing… Read More

Blue Line’s Fabric Clip: A Beltless, User-Friendly Holster Option

Beth Alcazar, Ed.D. — March 19, 2019

Ken Delano of Blue Line, LLC Custom Holsters is a firearms instructor and 20-year police officer in Virginia. He started… Read More