JulieG’s posts about firearms, gun safety, shooting gear, personal protection and the Second Amendment.
It’s hard to believe the season is over! I have so enjoyed sharing NRA Women’s Love at First Shot with you. Erin, Jasmine and Natalie have learned and experienced what millions of hunters and shooters enjoy in recreational shooting and hunting. In case you haven’t seen the final episode of the season you can watch it […]
The Love at First Shot journey may be coming to an end for Erin Byrne, Jasmine Elias and Natalie Fletcher, but their lives as skilled shooters and confident gun owners have only just begun. In the season finale, “The End is Just the Beginning,” the ladies put their training to the test to complete their […]
With the end in sight and their personal shooting goals within reach, the ladies begin performing their final tasks of the season in this episode of Love at First Shot, “Night & Day.” Alongside her fiancé David and friend Kristen, Jasmine Elias accomplishes the first part of her personal protection objective by completing the classroom […]
How do you get someone to shoot faster? Some women (and men) shoot timidly. Their movements can seem unsure or hesitant. It’s as if they are processing how to make a good shot step by step instead of trusting their own ability to follow a shot procedure. Maybe it’s because they are overthinking it. Maybe they […]
In addition to competitions and trade shows, as a pro shooter, I also attend special events like the annual Federal Premium Ambassador Summit. It’s an opportunity to connect with key people from the factory and the other influencers like 22Plinkster and Nick Hoffman of Nick’s Wild Ride who represent the brand. What happens? Well, there are product shoots […]
This week’s episode of NOIR on NRA.TV is all about influence and I am honored to be a part of it. The definition is pretty simple. To influence is to have an effect on something or someone. We are surrounded by things and people who influence us. From how we vote to who inspires us […]
As the ladies move closer to their goal after weeks of training, the hard work is paying off. First, Jasmine Elias meets up with me at B-Tactical for their second training session to practice personal protection drills with the Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm—and I am blown away by her progress. Mentor and Team Smith & […]
I get this question so often — how do I get my wife or girlfriend to hunt or shoot with me? Many women find it more comfortable to learn from other women. Instead of pressuring her to go with you, consider helping her find a female mentor or women’s group. As the lead instructor for Love […]