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A heartfelt thank you to all who have served in our military past, present and future! Learn more about Armed Forces Day at the US Department of Defense.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 3:16 — 35.8MB) | Embed Watch a photo montage from the Barricade, Practical, Plate and Moving Target Events from the 2012 NRA Bianchi Cup featuring images taken by the talented Yamil Sued in this special video podcast from JulieG Radio and JulieG.TV. Watch the Video What’s on [...]

“With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood.”  ~Isadora Duncan Each time I kiss one of Munchkin’s boo-boos or watch her eyes light up with the joy of discovery, I think of my mother.  As I rock my newest little one to sleep and see her first smiles, I think of her then [...]

In her first video as a commentator for NRA News, Natalie Foster of Girls Guide to Guns challenges the president for honoring women victimized by guns while ignoring pro-gun women who should be role models for young girls. Thank you, Natalie, for the great commentary and mention! It’s such an honor to be included among [...]

I have been reaching out to my elected officials, have you? Gun control efforts have been at the forefront of mainstream media coverage. It’s serious enough that not only are the NRA and NSSF providing easy ways for law abiding American gun owners to connect with politicians, but major companies like Smith & Wesson and Magpul [...]

Tune in tonight on the Outdoor Channel’s Shooting USA for coverage of the IDPA Nationals along with a special feature on yours truly! Here are the details from Shooting USA… Shooting USA – The IDPA Nationals It’s the IDPA National Championship, the shooting sport derived from concealed carry training will crown the champions. International Defensive [...]

You may have read here already that one of my personal goals for 2013 is to reach out to my elected officials when it comes to the Second Amendment. In that post I also listed ways to connect with representatives by mail, fax and email through the NRA-ILA and ContactingtheCongress.org. Now Smith & Wesson has also [...]

Some are celebrating this morning, touting a brilliant victory in Super Bowl fashion. Others are dealing with that sinking feeling of worry that our nation is headed down a path that we may never recover from. And for some, it’s just another day. Chances are if you have been so kind to follow this blog [...]

This week the Outdoor Channel featured a photo gallery compiled by Craig Lamb called  ”Outdoorsman on Our Independence.” The gallery showcased a variety of sportsmen from TV hosts to fishing guides. I am honored to be a part of the group!  Each of us was asked the question, what does Independence Day mean to you? The [...]

It’s coming… And hopefully to a range near you – National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day! In just a matter of months Lynne Finch of Female & Armed has built a website and recruited 36 ranges throughout the country to participate in a movement to get young women out shooting. When I learned [...]

I arrived in Springfield, MA late last night to compete in the Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor Nationals on Saturday.  This match will always have a special place in my heart. Back in 2006 I had my first chance to shoot an M&P here as a pick up gun on one of the stages. I [...]

From the moments I set my fingers to the keyboard to seeing Shoot up on major bookseller websites, writing my book has been an incredible journey and an amazing experience. In fact, the first time I saw the title and my name as “author” on amazon.com I squealed out loud. I definitely need one of [...]