Learn to Shoot
The Rules of Stupid
Legendary firearms instructor John Farnam is credited with coining the Rules of Stupid, which is wisdom that everyone should live by.
02/14/2023
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Being Your Own First Responder
Stay Safe on New Year’s Eve
If you’re preparing to sing Auld Lang Syne with friends and family on New Year’s Eve, make sure that your safety plan is in place.
12/29/2021
Learn to Shoot
Are You Being Profiled?
After a Girl’s Night Out of shooting, AG & AG member Kara was excited to join her chapter members for dinner at a nearby restaurant. Although Kara concealed her range bags in her vehicle, parked close to the front in a well-lit high-traffic area of the parking lot, and did everything right to prevent the “random” occurrence of parking lot break ins, it still happened.
11/22/2021
Learn to Shoot
Making ONE Good FIRST Decision
access courses of action, make a decision, and disseminate the information to the rest of your body. Visuals are very effective ways of learning in that they decrease learning time, improve comprehension, enhance retrieval, and increase retention. As human brains are not designed to be multitaskers (doing two or more things at the same time), but serial processors (doing one thing, then going on to the next thing quickly), cycling through the tools is essential in dealing with the scenarios. The more you use the tool, whichever one it is, the easier it is for your body to “automatically” deploy the tool in a real life situation.
07/28/2021
Guns, Gear, & Ammo
Take Caution When Transporting Firearms
The term “jugging” refers to a crime that law enforcement officers are investigating on a daily basis. In years past, jugging was prevalent around the holidays and Christmas shopping, but now is a common occurrence for firearms throughout the year. Jugging is simply a surveillance plan by thieves, and then once they locate a target, they take the first opportunity to break into the vehicle or residence and steal the items.
09/22/2020
Learn to Shoot
Coronavirus and Violence at Home
Part of the culture of A Girl & A Gun is empowering women and families with the ability to take control of their person safety. The Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for resources in our community for those who may face violence during the shelter-in-place mandates.
03/20/2020
Learn to Shoot
Introducing a Firearm to a Woman in Crisis
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) Director of Training, Tatiana Whitlock, and San Diego Chapter Facilitator, Judi Wells, hosted an informative and important conversation recently with Allen Sams and Paul Sharp. The group addressed topics that are relevant to women and women’s self-defense, particularly those facing a threat or impending harm and those who are seeking the skills and resources to protect themselves.
02/05/2020
Learn to Shoot
Aware and Prepared
Being aware of your environment is the first step in personal protection. According to the NRA, there are three levels of environmental awareness – low, moderate and high. Other groups have different ways of conveying these levels, but the NRA’s levels are simple and easy to remember.
08/05/2019
Learn to Shoot
Situational Awareness 2.0
Your smart phone is a great way to stay connected, but can harmful for your personal safety if you don’t diligently check your privacy settings. Not only can wireless technology be a huge distraction that keeps you from monitoring the world around you, it can leave you vulnerable to unknowingly publicizing information about yourself, your family, your finances, or other private information. Use your smart phone to your advantage and ensure that you’re in control of your surroundings, both physically and digitally. Here are 8 Smartphone Safety Tips to follow.
06/18/2019
Learn to Shoot
Holiday Safety Tips
Fall and winter welcome cold weather, holidays, parties, and guests! As you enter the holiday seasons, be mindful of safety for your family and friends. Here are several safety tips to help you develop your safety plan.
11/20/2018
Learn to Shoot
Intimate Partner Violence: Warning Signs
By Sandra Kozero. In his national bestselling book The Gift of Fear, Gavin de Becker gives detectable warning signs of violence. De Becker believes spousal homicide is the single most predictable serious crime in America.
01/11/2018
Learn to Shoot
Intimate Partner Violence: The Facts
By Sandra Kozero. Here are some awakening facts about intimate partner violence (IPV). The statistics are staggering, and while we continue to train women to protect themselves based on stranger violence outside the home, we must educate them on the dangers of sleeping with the enemy.
01/11/2018
Being Your Own First Responder
Understanding the OODA Loop
Lt. Col. John Boyd is considered by some to be one of the greatest military strategists of all time. He served as a fighter pilot in the Korean War, but is known for his concepts for fighter tactics and designs. He published many theories, but his most significant contribution was one incredible strategic tool: the OODA Loop — Observe, Orient, Decide, Act. If you can keep changing the scenario on the bad guy before he can get through his loop, then you win.
12/19/2017
Being Your Own First Responder
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is fun with costumes, candy, and parties! Here are safety tips for families and adults, so put your Halloween plan in place.
10/31/2017
Being Your Own First Responder
When Disaster Strikes — And You’re Unarmed
When disaster strikes, it can be very motivating to buying your first gun. We find ourselves vulnerable to Mother Nature, our infrastructure (power, levies, etc.), and the unknown. You may have never considered getting a firearm, but now feel open to the idea. Your story is mine.
09/02/2017
Being Your Own First Responder
AG & AG at the Happiest Place on Earth
Last week I was at Disney World on a celebration trip! Exactly one year ago, my daughter was rushed into emergency surgery for a massive
04/12/2016
Being Your Own First Responder
Mama Said Use Your Words Part 2
It has been 10 years that I have actively participated in my own personal safety. It has been a process to become a safe, educated,
08/31/2015
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