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Hack: Go Bag for Bugging Out

Thu, 11/12/2015 - 11:04
Michelle Cerino lists what’s in her Go Bag, for when she needs to bug out. Check out this hack and prepare your own personalized bag ready to pick up quickly....

Smith & Wesson Team Member Randi Rogers Claims High Lady Title for Third Consecutive Year at IDPA Back Up Gun Nationals

Thu, 11/12/2015 - 08:08

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 11, 2015) — Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Back Up Gun (BUG) Nationals reached a successful conclusion over the weekend with more than 200 of the nation’s top shooters competing for divisional honors. Held at the Smith & Wesson Employee Sports Center, the theme for this year’s match focused on the “Roaring Twenties,” which challenged competitors with intricate props and shooting obstacles inspired from the decade as they raced through 13 stages of fire. When the final scores were calculated, Shane Coley was named BUG Semi-Automatic Champion after posting the top score for the match and Daniel Humphreys took home top honors in the BUG Revolver Division. Elsewhere in competition, Smith & Wesson’s own Randi Rodgers reclaimed the High Lady Title for the third  consecutive year using an M&P® Compact in 9mm.

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America’s Youngest Female Outdoor Publisher Invites Women to Enjoy the Shooting Sports

Thu, 11/12/2015 - 05:27
Dan Small interviewed Megan Smith, publisher of Indiana Outdoor News, on his popular radio show...

How to: Ground Blinds for Beginners

Tue, 11/10/2015 - 10:52

A few years back I started adding ground blinds to my arsenal of hunting tools. While I still hunt from tree stands, I also have several ground blinds set up in strategic locations. If you haven’t tried out a ground blind for yourself, let me tell you about why I highly recommend them for your deer hunting setups.

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What a Crow Knows

Tue, 11/10/2015 - 09:42

A leading crow expert reveals some findings from his research that will help you in the hunting woods.

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Galco Introduces Walkabout Holster for Revolvers

Tue, 11/10/2015 - 09:02

PHOENIX, Autumn 2015 — Galco Gunleather is excited to introduce a version of the popular WalkAbout™ inside the waistband holster – for revolvers! Carrying an HKS-style speedloader or a moon clip in addition to the revolver, the WalkAbout offers a grab-and-go solution to the challenge of packing a reload.

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BOW Destinations: Spotlight! Monkeys of the Osa Costa Rica – Wild & Off the Beaten Path

Mon, 11/09/2015 - 08:40

Don’t wait until the last minute to sign up for this unforgettable trip to the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. We still have a few spaces available for a wonderful BOW Destination. November 15th is the deadline for your deposit of $600.
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How Lasers Can Be Used as Training Aids

Mon, 11/09/2015 - 08:25

No matter whom you ask about the use of lasers on handguns, you’ll get varying opinions. Some people are strongly against them, and others are passionate supporters.

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Women of Syren USA: Kassidy Groeper

Fri, 11/06/2015 - 08:10

Kassidy Groeper isn’t your typical teenager from the Midwest. In fact, this 16-year old from Williamsfield, Ill., is making a name for herself in the International Trap world – and competing against some of the most famous shooters in the world in the process.

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California Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Ocean Fishing Trip at Half Moon Bay, Nov. 14

Wed, 11/04/2015 - 13:36
Join women from California Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program for this special ocean fishing trip, coming up soon!...

Photo Feature: Ruger Women Visit the Ozarks, Part Deux

Wed, 11/04/2015 - 10:16

We had so much fun last year when some women from Ruger Arms came to visit us here in the Ozarks, that we had to repeat again this year; thus, the “part deux.”. And this year, instead of blowing stuff up, we shot even more guns and tried out the new Ruger Precision Rifle at 200 yards. We also visited an antiques shop and the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum at Bass Pro Shops, in Springfield, Mo. We stopped in to visit with 5th graders at the WOLF school, too.

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#HuntingwithJR: Quail

Tue, 11/03/2015 - 15:22

In this installment of #HuntingwithJR, Judy Rhodes gives you some helpful information about quail and how to hunt them. Judy, aka JR, from Dallas, Texas, of course — is a 250-day-a-year hunter, on her own dime and her own time. When not planning and attending DIVA WOW events, a non-profit women’s outdoor organization that focuses on hunting, shooting, fishing and outdoor skills, JR loves to get out with her favorite hunting dog, Shaka, and fill her freezer with delicious meat.

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AG&AG to Host 2 Matches in 2016

Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:04

AUSTIN, TX – A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) will host two major competitive shooting events in 2016. 3-Gun University will again be held in May at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, NM, and Multigun Fall FestivaΙ will take place in October at Rockcastle in Park City, KY.

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Meet Your New Fav Jacket from GWG Clothing: Reversible Mossy Oak Break Up Country Puff Jacket

Tue, 11/03/2015 - 09:51

Puff jackets are the rage this season — from ski slopes to football games to your favorite hunt. Girls with Guns Clothing, with its finger on the pulse of fashion and function in hunting, just released this newly designed jacket. We’ve found that any hunting apparel that works well in the field automatically qualifies for anything else we might need it to do. This one will be a staple in many women’s wardrobes, we believe.

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How to Ruin Your Big Game Hunt

Tue, 11/03/2015 - 08:56
Mia Anstine lists 4 ways you can easily ruin a big game hunt, wasting both time and expense....

Wanna Win WON? RM380 Micro Pistol, Remington Arms Personal Defense Ammo and a Crossbreed Holster!

Sun, 11/01/2015 - 11:39

Remington Arms is proud to present its new micro pistol, the RM380. Our Babbs has spent time on the range with this gun, and she likes it — a lot. She liked it so much, and believes in this  that she asked Remington if they’d give one to a lucky WON reader. And, of course, why not pair it with excellent Remington’s Ultimate Defense Compact Handgun ammo (2 boxes) in .380 Auto?  And that’s not all … you’ll also get your choice of a Crossbreed holster so that you can carry it comfortably.

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Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club News

Sun, 11/01/2015 - 10:35
Discover what the UK’s Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club is doing this fall in the run-up to Christmas, including selling their own branded socks....

NSSF Sweepstakes Offers Chance to Win LaserMax Spartan

Fri, 10/30/2015 - 08:55

October 29, 2015 (Rochester, NY) - For a limited time, the 10 Years & 10 Prizes Sweepstakes offers participants an exciting opportunity to win one of ten valuable prize packs, all of which include the new Spartan™ laser system by LaserMax. Running from now until December 15th, the sweepstakes celebrates the tenth anniversary of First Shots, a popular NSSF program dedicated to sharing the joys of the shooting sports with new shooters in a safe and unintimidating atmosphere. LaserMax proudly supports this worthwhile initiative.

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There’s An App For That: Half-A-Dozen Shooting Apps

Thu, 10/29/2015 - 17:04
Annette Doerr discovers at least half-a-dozen great shooting apps....

When Your Dog Shoots You in the Foot … Whose Fault Is It?

Thu, 10/29/2015 - 16:33

I read the accounts online this past week of an Indiana duck hunter, Allie Carter, whose dog shot her in the foot, point blank, while in a duck blind.

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