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A friend asked, so I figured you might also like to discuss what the best concealed-carry holsters are for women. There's so much to conceal carry holsters. First of all, the "best holster" varies depending on which firearm you use and your body shape. I usually appendix carry with a leather inside-the-waistband holster (IWB). This …
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One of the best things about attending numerous events is the people that you meet and the stories they tell about how they came to the outdoor, hunting, fishing, or shooting industry. I've been teaching at the She Never Quit event for a few years, and the first year I met a woman with an …
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I recently prepared to record my first segment of the year for Armed Lutheran Radio, and then Lloyd said, “If you have ideas for new year tips then go ahead and share them.” I thought, “wait a second” because … while I do have goals and resolutions and a calendar for my year, I really …
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Today I'm sharing a particular story about when it's okay to not stop and wash your hands, and one reason that I carry more than a gun. A disclaimer - Before you continue reading, this is a stray from the past few posts about inspiration and health -- Yet it's not. After you've finished the …
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I sit here today struggling to get my work done, and the list of to-dos is lengthy. There has been a multitude of tragedies that are hitting close to home in my little town. My motto is generally motivational, and I try to be upbeat. That's because I know our time here is short, and …
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I've had a struggle the past few months and it's not the typical one of lugging a huge satchel around with my computer, camera, chargers, and gear. I've retired that messenger-style bag but also had to retire the old heavy MacBook Pro (MBP). I have a new, smaller, sleeker, easier-to-travel with MBP. Don't you think I …
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Living in the country means I'm quite a distance from neighbors as well as the police station. While I initially attained my concealed carry permit because of handgun hunting, I often carry at my home. Some people think of their home as their safe place. While I too consider my domicile a place at which I'm …
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Tactics of Concealed Carry The reasons I carry may differ from the reasons you choose to carry. Therefore the gun I choose also may be different than the one you choose. Let's check it out. CLICK HERE to listen to this tip over on Armed Lutheran Radio. Initially, my primary use for firearms is for …
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One of my very best friends, who I met in college, messaged me the other day asking for advice in regards to purchasing her first gun for concealed carry. Some people had told her that she has to have a revolver because she wouldn't be able to pull back the slide on a semi-automatic handgun. …
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The past few weeks I have been hunting in the woods of Colorado. I've been pursuing elk and now black bear. When out in the field pursuing bear, you sometimes get into some pretty tight spots. Sometimes you may be crawling through or sitting near thick brush or shrubs. These are the key areas where …
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